Finding My Rhythm Again: Life, Work, and the Podcast Dream

Lately, life has felt like one big juggling act. Between long days at work, managing bills, life, and trying to keep my head and heart in the right space, I’ve been walking that thin line between exhaustion and inspiration. But despite it all, something inside me keeps pushing forward—and that “something” has a beat. A Harmony Heartbeat.

When I was a kid, my dream was to be a rock star. I wanted to play music—specifically, the drums. But my mom had other plans. She bought me a guitar and signed me up for lessons. Don’t get me wrong—I love hearing others shred on guitar, but I hated playing it myself. That wasn’t my spark. As I got older, I realized I didn’t need to be on stage to love music deeply. I just wanted to be around it—to go to concerts, support the scene, and work behind the scenes in the music industry.

That dream never really left me. It just changed form. Life happened, time passed, and now that I’m older, I’ll admit… sometimes it feels like that dream is slowly fading. But then I remind myself—this podcast? This is my way back to it. My way of staying connected to the world I’ve always loved. It’s not the big stage or a tour bus, but it’s the next best thing. And honestly? I’ll take it.

Starting Harmony Heartbeat by Mickey has been one of the most rewarding—and nerve-wracking—things I’ve done in a long time. I’m not just building a show; I’m building a space where music and real life collide, where stories matter, and where passion doesn’t have to come with a paycheck to be powerful.

Every night I come home tired, but instead of giving up, I plug in. I’m learning, planning, recording, designing, writing, and dreaming—all after working a full shift in shoes and scrubs. And yeah, I’ve got pain. My body protests more than it used to. My heart carries the weight of dreams I thought I had to give up. But here I am, doing it anyway.

Harmony Heartbeat is about more than just music—it’s about the journey. My journey. Your journey. The stories that deserve to be heard. The artists grinding without the spotlight. The songs that got us through our darkest moments. The loud love and quiet strength that live inside us all. Everything that life throws at us, from laughter to tears. It will all be in the podcast.

I’ve got blogs up now and a teaser episode coming real soon—and one of the episodes will feature my one-on-one conversation with Alex Skolnick. Yes the one and only, my guitar hero from Testament. Trust me, you’re going to want to hear that one.

So if you’ve been feeling stuck or like life’s beat has been off, just know: it’s never too late to chase what sets your soul on fire. Whether I’m working in the factory, going to concerts, or interviewing my musical heroes, I’m doing it because it matters. Because I matter. And so do you.

Thanks for being part of this journey with me. Let’s keep chasing the music together.

🎶💜 Peace, Love and Loud Music

Mickey

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Independent Artist Mick Blankenship