E84 - Danielle Blum: Fragments, Finger Paint, and Fifty Flavors of Truth

Danielle Blum doesn’t just write stories—she builds worlds where truth, chaos, and affection collide. In this full episode, she opens up about life in Portugal, the creative breakthroughs behind Fragments of Affection, and the global community that helped shape her portrayal of dissociative identity disorder.

We dive into the unexpected anthology born from over 100 interviews with people living with DID, the finger-painted walls that mirror her emotional palette, and the rom-com heroine who barged into her writer’s block with bakery truck swagger.

From deep sea fishing to deep emotional truths, Danielle reflects on the...