Danea Horn

Danea Horn was born with VACTERL Association, a rare birth disorder that caused malformations in six systems in the body and left her with chronic kidney disease and other demanding health challenges. Her diagnosis was described by Doctor Hardy Hendren of Boston Children's Hospital as one of "nature's worst malformations."Through this intense journey of physical challenge and self-exploration, Danea’s message of embracing our inherent humanity emerged. Her first website Creative Affirmations has inspired readers over one million times. Danea blogs weekly for Health Bistro at Lifescript. She has been featured on or written articles for: RenaLife Magazine, Goodness Magazine, Mind Body Green, Crazy Sexy Life, KevinMD.com and Good Day Sacramento. Her presentation clients include the Portland Trail Blazers, the Entrepreneurs' Organization, Stanford Continuing Studies and Mary Kay.Danea’s book,
Chronic Resilience: 10 Sanity-Saving Strategies for Women Coping with the Stress of Illness,
will be published this August by Conari Press. "Danea Horn has put an honest and wise voice to the intimate journey of illness. She lights a fire for self-compassion and puts stress in its place, while providing empowering suggestions for living with grace and Chronic Resilience. I highly recommend this groundbreaking book." - Kris Carr, New York Times Best Selling Author