Embracing the Journey: Finding Strength in Every Fall
When you perform, you are out of yourself and more potent, more beautiful." I first encountered Agnes de Mille’s words during my New York acting days. To me, art and life are intertwined. These days, I practice life on the yoga mat—finding presence, strength, and grace, even when I wobble. With ataxia, things don’t always function as they once did. But like Itzhak Perlman playing on three strings, I’m learning I don’t have to stop. I can adapt, re-align, and rise every time I
Heather McAdam
Jul 183 min read
Once Upon a Time: A Journey Through Child Actor Mental Health
Once there was a little girl who found herself in a very big business.
She was only 8 years old in an industry that devours its own for breakfast. She learned very early how to smile through exhaustion, how to please everyone, and how to perform — both on camera and off.
She played the “good girl.” She played the victim when it got her attention. She tied her worth to applause and approval.
What most people didn’t see was the quiet cost it took on her heart and mind.
Heather McAdam
May 234 min read
Self Discovery and Wanderlust
Watching my daughter embark on her solo travels mirrors my own journey of self-discovery. Leaving familiarity behind while navigating a high-conflict divorce, disability, and major life shifts taught me that navigating my path was mine alone. Here are the three bedside books that brought me deep peace and grounding through periods of uncertainty and change.
Heather McAdam
Jun 11, 20242 min read
Finding Your Inner Hero
" Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear." Ambrose Redmoon
As a kid, I was as tough and courageous as they come. Not lacking in confidence, I jumped at any chance to prove my greatness.
Heather McAdam
Jan 31, 20242 min read
