Your Trauma Isn’t Your Fault, But Healing Is Your Responsibility

Ep. 181 Are you ready to take control of your healing journey and transform your pain into purpose? This episode is for anyone looking to break free from the weight of trauma and embrace a fearless, fulfilling life. Dr. Maryann Rivera Dannert sits down with Dani, an author, chef, and ordained deacon, to explore her journey from a turbulent childhood to becoming a beacon of hope and healing. In this candid conversation, Dani shares insights from her memoir, Pretty Little Bastard Child, offering a raw and relatable look at faith, forgiveness, and resilience. 🔑 What You’ll Gain: How to take responsibility for your healing process. Why forgiveness is essential for moving forward. The impact of addiction recovery and personal growth on redefining success. Insights into overcoming stigma and embracing authenticity. ✨ Dani’s powerful message: Your trauma does not define you, but your healing can transform you. 🎧 Listen now to hear Dani’s fearless story and discover how to reclaim your power and purpose. About the Guest: Dani Matthews, from Harlem, New York, overcame a traumatic childhood to become a multifaceted inspiration. With a love for writing as an early escape, she later pursued careers as a recording artist, chef, and ordained deacon at Rivers of Living Water, New York/New Jersey UCC. Dani also founded Sandy Apples Healthier Meal Options and has dedicated over a decade to food service while constantly giving back to those in need. When she’s not working, writing, or serving her community, Dani enjoys spending time with her wife and their fur baby at their home in Delaware. 👉 Connect with Dani: 🌐 Website: AuthorDaniD.com 📸 Instagram: @authordani.d3 📘 Facebook: Danielle Andubois Matthews 🎥 TikTok: @authordaniD64 Connect with Maryann 🌐 Website: MaryannRiveraDannert.com 💼 LinkedIn: Maryann Rivera Dannert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices