Danielle Walker: Overcoming Personal Challenges

Danielle Walker is a 3x New York Times bestselling author, health advocate, and a self-trained chef. Diagnosed with a severe case of an incurable autoimmune disease at 22 years old, Danielle set out on a personal mission to find ways to manage her symptoms through lifestyle and diet. From her own kitchen, she tested and perfected thousands of recipes that she now shares with millions around the world. Danielle's story is one of resilience, hope, and will give you the courage you need to tackle challenges head on.  Show highlights:1:31 - Danielle's diagnosis with severe case of autoimmune disease at age 223:12 - Doing her own research to find solutions3:58 - Finding new approaches that work for you4:50 - Starting a blog and building an audience6:18 - Staying driven and motivated even with a steep learning curve8:55 - Focusing on positives, keeping a positive outlook9:42 - Transitioning a blog into a business9:50 - Learning new skills on the fly11:00 - Process of writing first book14:50 - Entrepreneurial spirit and experience as a kid selling things18:06 - Using the blog as market research to shape content for book19:50 - Turning vulnerability and hardship into something positive21:21 - Process of writing a personal memoir and power of personal reflection22:13 - Power of going through old notes and conversations22:55 - Being mindful of diet and what you put in your bodyTo learn more about Danielle and shop her store:https://daniellewalker.com Be sure to subscribe & leave a review for the show in your favorite podcast app.Please tell your friends about Everybody Pulls The Tarp on social media and be sure to tag Andrew in your posts @andrewmoses123 (Instagram) and @andrewHmoses (Twitter).Follow Andrew on IG: @AndrewMoses123 and Twitter:@andrewhmosesSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!