Let the Falling Begin: Practicing Life on the Mat
“When you perform, you are out of yourself and more potent, more beautiful. You are for minutes heroic. This is power. This is glory on earth, and it is yours whenever you step on the stage.” — Agnes de Mille I first read this quote during my New York acting days, and it made me less afraid of the stage — and less fearful of life. To me, art and life have always been the same. The problems you face in your art are often the same ones you face in your life. These days, I pract
Heather McAdam
Jul 182 min read
Don’t Lose Yourself
Grief and hard times can feel incredibly lonely, like holding a sad little plate of emotional snacks at a party. But you are not alone. When everything else fails, I highly recommend crying in the shower—it’s free therapy with great water pressure. Read my personal permission slip on how to survive the heavy days without losing who you are.
Heather McAdam
Jul 62 min read
“A Gentle Look at What I’m Doing to Support My Body”
Living with idiopathic cerebellar ataxia has taught me that I don’t have to wait for perfect answers or perfect days to take care of myself.
I’ve learned to listen to my body and try gentle things that actually help — red light therapy, my vibration board, ubiquinol, NAD, and cycling three days a week. Some days these tools give me more energy. Other days they simply remind me that I’m still showing up for myself, even when progress feels slow.
Staying positive doesn’t mean p
Heather McAdam
Jul 22 min read
