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Celebrity Doctor Daniel Amen Salutes Danica Patrick for Sharing Her Story With the World

Published 09/17/2022, 3:11 AM EDT

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Earlier this year, former NASCAR and IndyCar driver Danica Patrick removed her breast implants which she got done in 2014. Patrick faced symptoms like loss of hair, weight gain, and face swelling. Fortunately, she is in a better place now and has improved her overall health.

Since then, she has been vocal about the effects she faced because of the implant and how it deteriorated her health over the years.

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The most successful woman in the history of NASCAR and the inspiration to many female drivers in the sport had a conversation with the American celebrity doctor and a five-time winner of the New York Times best-selling author, Daniel Amen.

In a recent Instagram post by the renowned doctor, Daniel thanked Danica for opening her vulnerable side to the world and the struggles she faced while having the implants.

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By opening her personal struggles to the world, the former IndyCar race winner wanted to raise awareness among the women who go through struggles like these and promote body positivity.

Well, that’s just not it. She also has other ventures of her own other than racing, podcasts being one of them where she discusses life.

Life of Danica Patrick outside the racing world

After leaving a great impact on the male-dominated racing world, the 40-year-old retired from racing in 2018. Since then she has taken time out for herself and got involved in various other ventures.

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She also hosts a podcast, ‘Pretty Intense’ every Thursday. There she has an intense discussion with the guests from all aspects of life and talks about inspiring ideas.

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She became an entrepreneur and started her Rose wine label called Somnium, a vineyard in California. Not only that she also owns a  collection of home scents personally designed by her which goes by the name Voyant.

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After leaving the world of racing, she is still a success and a great inspiration to many around the world.

 

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Sashwat Deo

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Sashwat Deo is a NASCAR Author at EssentiallySports. Having completed his undergrad in Mass Communication, he has set out to leave his mark in the field of journalism. Since he is an avid sports fan, it didn't take long for Sashwat to fall in love with the fast-paced and competitive world of motorsports.
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Ankit Sharma