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Episode 65: Healing Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: Danielle Pashko’s Story

Danielle Pashko has been to hell and back—and made a wellness career out of it. From childhood cancer to thyroid disease to a crushing diagnosis that changed everything, Danielle’s story is equal parts heartbreak and healing. In this episode of Positively Altered, she opens up about navigating misdiagnosis, trusting your intuition, and rejecting the “just manage it” mentality. She’s bold, she’s brainy, and she’s calling B.S. on one-size-fits-all wellness advice. If you’ve ever felt dismissed by doctors or defeated by your diagnosis, Danielle’s story will empower you to demand better—and live well on your own terms.

In this episode, we cover:

• (4:00) How thyroid cancer changed the course of Danielle’s health journey. 
• (8:00) Why are so many young women getting thyroid cancer?
• (11:00) From Thyroid Cancer to Lyme Disease
• (15:00) When can a wellness journey go too far?
• (22:00) How Tai Chi transformed Danielle’s physical wellness. 
• (35:00) Rapid-fire questions

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About Danielle Pashko                                                                                             

Danielle Pashko is a functional nutritionist and chronic illness coach with extensive experience in helping people manage their metabolic health. She works with clients who struggle with fatigue, digestive issues, glucose regulation, hormonal balance, weight management, and complex chronic illnesses. She also specializes in integrating mind-body modalities such as Tai Chi and Qigong through her online platform Soulhakker. 

Danielle is the author of "Weight Loss Mistakes Even Healthy Chicks Make"​ and "Smile At Your Challenges" and has contributed to articles and videos on holistic health for The NY Post, Fox & Friends, Pix11 News NY, NY1 News, ABC News, CBS News, The Vitamin Shoppe, Chase Bank, Women's Health Magazine, Reader's Digest, USA Today, YPO (Young Presidents' Organization), I24 News and more.

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