Episodes
Brandy, the Quilter on Fire talks about her journey with PTSD, and how quilting has been a source of calm and coping for her.
SHOW NOTES
The book Brandy recommends:
The Morning Miracle by Hal Elrod
Link to book: https://amzn.to/3NyWmfu
FIND BRANDY AT:
Brandy Maslowski
Quilt Speaker, Teacher and Author
NACQJ - Certified Quilt Judge
www.thequilteronfire.com
ON INSTAGRAM:
@quilteronfire
FIND MAUDE AT:
theretroquilter.com
ON INSTAGRAM:
@theretroquilter
Published 07/11/23
Lysa Flower talks about being a parent of a Trans child, and the processes of acceptance the whole family goes through.
SHOWNOTES:
Some Articles for understanding Transgender:
Today's Parent: https://www.todaysparent.com/family/parenting/im-not-an-amazing-mom-for-accepting-my-transgender-son/
Human Rights Campaign : https://www.hrc.org/resources/transgender-children-and-youth-understanding-the-basics
International School Parent...
Published 06/27/23
Melody of Ruby Star Society talks about being a recovering perfectionist and how perfectionism can show up in all aspects of life, and not always how you would expect. She shares her journey of self awareness and it is incredibly honest and relatable.
SHOW NOTES
FIND MELODY AT:
rubystarsociety.com
ON INSTAGRAM:
@missmelodymiller
@rubystarsociety
FIND MAUDE AT:
theretroquilter.com
ON INSTAGRAM:
@theretroquilter
@threadandtherapypodcast
Published 06/13/23
Vickeidy of Sewspicious shares her childhood trauma of abuse and how it centered around sewing, as well as her journey through healing and coming back to the sewing machine. She also discusses her painful and overwhelming experience she went through as a new mother and dealing with psychosis.
SHOW NOTES
Resources:
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network). RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, and they offer a variety of resources for survivors of sexual...
Published 05/30/23
Meagan Guite of Sew Giddy and member of the Ruby Star Society crew, shares her story of coping with the many stages of grief after losing her mother to cancer.
SHOWNOTES
Meagan recommends these resources on grief and dealing with death:
Books:
Grief is Love by Marisa Renee Lee
Choose Wonder Over Worry by Amber Rae
Heart Talk by Cleo Wade
Podcast
-You're going to die
-Terrible, thanks for asking
FIND MEAGAN
- on Instagram at: @sewgiddy
FIND MAUDE AT:
...
Published 05/16/23
Paige of Ponderosa Creative talks about being a neurodivergent creative with border polar: a condition of bi-polar and borderline personality disorder. She also talks about her love of quilting and how that became a crutch for her coping which lead to burn out.
SHOW NOTES
Resources for Bipolar Disorder and BPD:
FAQ on either disorder (including what they are, how to support yourself or a loved one, how to find other...
Published 05/02/23
My friend and mentor, Elizabeth Chappell of Quilter's Candy shares her thoughts and feelings about quilting, and how it relates to her business, ADHD, and grief.
SHOW NOTES
Find Elizabeth at:
https://quilterscandy.com/
On Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/quilters_candy/?hl=en
Published 04/18/23
My good friend Belle chats with me about coping with autoimmune diseases, and how quilting got her through treatment. Belle is also an advocate for child abuse prevention and has a quilt pattern and quilt along to support the cause. Links in show notes.
SHOW NOTES
Find Information on the Lovely Pinwheels and the Child Abuse Prevention Quilt Along:
https://www.seamssewme.com/post/lovely-pinwheels-quilt-along-in-april
Find Belle at:
https://www.seamssewme.com/
On Instagram:
...
Published 04/04/23
In this episode, Mary of Sew Mary Happy discusses her traumatic experience with having Covid-19 and how the quilting community helped her through it. Mary is full of positivity and light, and she shares how quilting rejuvenates that for her.
SHOW NOTES:
Find Mary at:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/sewmaryhappy/?etsrc=sdt
On Instagram:
@sewmaryhappy
Find Maude at:
www.theretroquilter.com
On Instagram:
@theretroquilter
@threadandtherapypodcast
If you have enjoyed this episode please...
Published 03/21/23
Bailey of Copper and Citrus shares her story about miscarriage, depression and the journey she undertook to find her passion amist it all.
SHOWNOTES
Find Bailey at:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CopperandCitrus
On Instagram:
@copperandcitrus
Find Maude at:
https://theretroquilter.com/
On Instagram:
@threadandtherapypodcast
@theretroquilter
Published 03/07/23
In this episode, my friend Sarah discusses how quilting was not only there for the last of her mother's life, but also for the grief that came with it. Sarah also talks about how quilting continues to be therapeutic for her mental health.
SHOWNOTES
Find Sarah at:
https://lazycozyquilts.com/
On Instagram:
@lazycozyquilts
Find Maude at:
https://theretroquilter.com/
On Instagram:
@threadandtherapypodcast
@theretroquilter
Published 02/21/23
Cassie a.k.a Bunny has been through so much in such a small window of time. After a traumatizing childbirth and many hurdles to overcome, Cassie shares how quilting reignited her creativity and self.
SHOW NOTES:
You can find Cassie at
https://bunnyisquilting.myshopify.com/
INSTAGRAM:
@bunny_is_quilting
You can find Thread and Therapy and the Retro Quilter at
https://theretroquilter.com/thread-and-therapy/
www.theretroquilter.com
INSTAGRAM:
@threadandtherapypodcast
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Published 02/07/23
In our opening episode, Erin Grogan of Love Sew Modern shares her journey and struggles with ADHD, anxiety and depression. I'm really excited for you to get to know my friend Erin, as I am sure you will find some part of her story relatable.
**Trigger Warning**
This episode contains mentions of self harm and suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate help, please call 911. For a directory of support services please google Suicide Hotline or Suicide Prevention for...
Published 01/24/23
In this episode I talk with Shereece of Sew Hooked on Treasures. Shereece and I became fast friends meeting through the Quilter's Candy Pattern Writing Course. I knew during the course she was going through a rough patch - so I wanted to chat with her about coping through divorce, being a single mom, and finding her identity all while at her sewing machine. I know you'll resonate with not only her, but with her story.
SHOW NOTES:
You can find Shereece at
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Published 01/24/23
In this episode I talk about my relationship with my mother who is a paranoid schizophrenic, and how our relationship has changed due to quilting.
**Trigger Warning**
This episode contains mentions of self harm and suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate help, please call 911. For a directory of support services please google Suicide Hotline or Suicide Prevention for your local services.
SHOW NOTES:
You can find Maude at
THE RETRO QUILTER WEBSITE:
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Published 01/24/23
Introducing a new podcast series by Maude MacDonald, The Retro Quilter, where each episode tells the story of how quilting helps people heal and find their true path in life.
Published 12/23/22