In this episode of Healing Unfiltered, I’m joined by author Orin Steele to explore the powerful connection between mental health, identity, and storytelling.

Orin’s debut novel, By Blood, Shadow, and Fire, is more than just a fantasy story — it’s layered with emotional depth, internal conflict, and themes that reflect very real human experiences.

We talk about her journey as a writer, how her personal experiences (including her openness around her journey with infertility) shaped her voice, and how storytelling became a space for both expression and processing.

We also dive into the realities of creativity, including how ADHD shows up in her writing process, and why she’s learned to work with her brain rather than against it.

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