HEATHER'S BLOG

Self-care isn't selfish—it’s a fundamental way to nurture your mind, body, and soul. By building routines around physical health, emotional resilience, clear boundaries, and creative outlets, we restore balance to our daily lives. Here is my guide to practicing holistic self-care, including the exact breathwork practices I rely on to stay grounded.

Developing an empowering mindset requires dedication, challenging old belief systems, and—above all—patience. When doctors told me my condition was "idiopathic," I only knew how to fight. True transformation came when I stopped trying to break through limits and learned to slow down, breathe, and remember that your heart makes you a champion, not your physical abilities.

I cried on my daughter's shoulder—I missed my dog, wanted to go to spin class, and couldn't walk. But it gets old playing the victim. It’s okay to have a day in bed crying, but you have to get up. My mantra is "I do hard things." I breathe softly, and I do them. Whatever you're going through, persistence breaks resistance—so keep going!

When I was 12, I picked up Adelle Davis's "Let's Get Well" near my mom's art stand. Growing up in Laguna Beach and commuting to LA for auditions, seeking alternative health wasn't cool yet. Re-reading Adelle's book inspired me to simplify my own health protocol. Here is a look back at where my nutrition journey began, inspired by the trailblazers before us.

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.

I was trying to find the word that describes adversity and struggle while maintaining a sense of humbleness and gratitude. The word that I came up with is GRACE.

" 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.

You don’t have to be in a boxing ring to be a great fighter. Living with a disability means everyday tasks take real determination—like doing laundry on my hands and knees or showering sitting down. These moments take quiet courage. Real strength isn't about moving fast; it’s about continuing to show up for yourself on your own terms.