a nurse, mother of three, and survivor of addiction, domestic violence, and the ongoing challenges of living with epilepsy.

n this deeply moving episode no.20 of Awareness, host Rob Daniels sits down with Danielle Louise — a nurse, mother of three, and survivor of addiction, domestic violence, and the ongoing challenges of living with epilepsy. Two years ago, Danielle began experiencing seizures with no known cause, ultimately leading to a devastating accident and a loss of independence that changed her life. But Danielle is no stranger to adversity. From raising her children as a single mother during nursing school to working on the frontlines in mental health and addictions care, she’s spent her life helping others — and now, she’s fighting to advocate for herself within the same healthcare system she once served. In this conversation, Danielle shares her journey with raw honesty: the struggle to find answers, the mental toll of invisible illness, and what it means to rediscover strength in unexpected places. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, unheard, or like you were starting over from zero — this episode is for you.