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Podcasts and Interviews

We will explore the strength of living, overcoming the evolving in the strength of empowerment and inspiration. With Heather C Markham as we talk about her book, Rough Waters.

I Can't Stand Podcast with Peta Hooke

Heather C Markham: Losing My Identity As Someone Who Walks

Join Peta and Heather C Markham, author of Rough Waters. Heather candidly shares her experience of living with progressive muscular dystrophy, Heather explores the emotional struggle, acceptance, and empowerment she found after losing her identity as someone who walks; someone with a disability.

Good Morning Texas with Jane McGarry

Overcoming Hurdles: Para Surfer & Author Heather C. Markham

Heather C. Markham takes us into the pages of her new book "Rough Waters: From Surviving to Thriving with a Progressive Muscular Dystrophy"

In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer • Episode 317 • Heather C. Markham

“New Conversation just posted with Heather C. Markham. Heather is an Engineer, assistive technology professional, competitive Para Surfer, author, and photographer. She is also an inspiration. Please have a listen.”

Bonus Material

Becoming the Journey with Grace Lovret

The Americans with Disabilities Act, Not Enough. With Guest Heather C Markham

This week on Becoming the Journey we welcome guest Heather Markham. As her disability became more easy to see by the eye it was less of a strain mentally because she no longer had to fight for someone to believe what she was going through. Heather is in the wheel chair full time now since 2008, but she is not bound to it. Tune in now to hear Heathers story, it is truly incredible. #becomingthejourney #ada #mentoriship#abilitynotdisability #podcast

Donna Seebo Show

Rough Waters: From Surviving to Thriving with a Progressive Muscular Dystrophy – Heather C. Markham

This is a very open and candid discussion for anyone who has MD as you can go from surviving to thriving with this disease, even as it progresses. Heather has MD and she currently is in a wheelchair, yet lives her life with enthusiasm and purpose. Be inspired…listen in.

Celebrate Brave with Nicole Trick Steinbach

Heather C Markham - Braving Up and Being Loved

“I hold onto loved… fiercely loved. I have had dark moments that I talk about in the book (and darker moments since then). It is knowing that I am loved that helps me hold on.”

Meet one of my own brave role models, Heather Markham. We discuss her new book as well as how she “braves that bitch up” to live full of love and adventure, making powerful choices based on dreams, not limitations.

Wellness and Wanderlust with Valerie Moses

Creating a More Accessible World. How can we move forward after receiving a difficult diagnosis?

In our conversation, we talk about how Heather’s diagnosis impacted her own identity, tips for maintaining resilience in difficult times, the challenges of traveling with a disability, and so much more. We also talk about adaptive technology and how we can create a more accessible and equitable world for all.

The Indy Author with Matty Dalrymple

What Heather C Markham learned from Rough Waters: From Surviving to Thriving with a Progressive Muscular Dystrophy

Welcome to my video series WHAT I LEARNED, where authors answer two questions related to their latest book: - What did you learn from your latest book that you'd like to share with your fellow authors? - What did you learn from your latest book that you'd like to share with your fellow readers?

Free Thinking with Montel Williams

I was honored to be welcomed by the great Montel Williams on his podcast “Free Thinking with Montel.” We discussed my memoir, ROUGH WATERS, my military family upbringing, living with a progressive muscular dystrophy and the challenges that are both specific to my circumstances, yet relatable to all.

Healing Soul … with J

Rough Waters : Special Guest Heather Markham

In this episode, we discuss the journey of standing and surviving. Taking the time to pivot and persevere. Finally, following the path of transfer to thrive. Healing is a part of life for many reasons, and for some, it is a cycle of pain, discomfort, grief, adaptability, acceptance, and growth. You are the driving force for your healing, and even if some things are out of your control, remember, you are not a burden. Let the rough waters pull you into the wave so that you can see there is peace, joy, pride, and strength once the wave breaks free.

Cyrus Webb Presents …

Author Heather C. Markham discusses ROUGH WATERS

We talked about writing for a wider audience than just herself, the importance of water, and surviving turbulence.

Fearless Fabulous You

Heather C Markham, Making Waves for Good, Defies Living with a Disability

Competitive para surfer, Heather C. Markham, is no stranger to rough waters. At age 34 she was diagnosed with progressive muscular dystrophy and would eventually require a wheelchair. Heather has defied the odds as a wheelchair user through sports (para surfing and golf), her photography and her advocacy work for individuals living with a disability through her company, Making Waves for Good. Her memoir is "Rough Waters: From Surviving to Thriving with a Progressive Multiple Dystrophy."

Fearless Fabulous You is broadcast live Wednesdays at 12 Noon ET