Thread & Therapy: Recent Episodes
Maude MacDonald
Welcome to the Thread & Therapy podcast! A podcast for quilters with big hearts. I am your host Maude MacDonald, The Retro Quilter, and every episode we dive into the “why” of our beloved craft. You can expect guests to share their stories on how quilting became a catalyst for change, helped them heal and even changed their lives. We’ll be hitting on some vulnerable topics like mental illness, burnout and more. Join us and see how quilting is therapy for us all.
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
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 : https://www.internationalschoolparent.com/articles/my-childs-friend-is-transgender-how-do-i-support-them-when-their-parents-wont/ Resources in British Columbia, Canada: Foundry : https://foundrybc.ca/ Plea : https://www.plea.ca/ Qmmunity : https://qmunity.ca/ FIND LYSA AT: Website: www.lysaflower.com Instagram: @lysaflower Fabric: www.pbsfabrics.com FIND MAUDE AT:
Website: theretroquilter.com
Instagram: @theretroquilter
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
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 violence, including a 24/7 hotline, online chat, and educational resources.
www.rainn.org
Phone: National Sexual Assault Hotline Hours: Available 24 hours 1-800-656-4673 FIND VICKEIDY AT:
sewspicious.com
ON INSTAGRAM:
@sewspicious
FIND MAUDE AT:
theretroquilter.com
ON INSTAGRAM:
@theretroquilter
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:
theretroquilter.com
ON INSTAGRAM:
@theretroquilter
@threadandtherapypodcast
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 resources): https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Bipolar-Disorder and https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Borderline-Personality-Disorder * What Border-polar means: https://www.healthline.com/health/bipolar-and-borderline-personality-disorder-dual-diagnosis
FIND PAIGE AT:
Ponderosacreative.etsy.com
ON INSTAGRAM:
@ponderosacreative
FIND MAUDE AT:
theretroquilter.com
ON INSTAGRAM:
@theretroquilter
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.
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:
https://www.instagram.com/seams_sew_me/
On YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@SeamsSewMe
Find Maude at:
https://theretroquilter.com/
On Instagram:
@theretroquilter
@threadandtherapypodcast
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
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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
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
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
@theretroquilter
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 your local services.
SHOW NOTES:
You can find Erin at
www.lovesewmodern.com
On Instagram: @lovesewmodern
and at @modishquilter
THE RETRO QUILTER WEBSITE:
www.theretroquilter.com
INSTAGRAM:
Thread and Therapy Podcast: @threadandtherapypodcast
The Retro Quilter: @theretroquilter
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
www.sewhookedontreasures.com
On Instagram: @sewhookedontreasures
THE RETRO QUILTER WEBSITE:
www.theretroquilter.com
INSTAGRAM:
Thread and Therapy Podcast: @threadandtherapypodcast
The Retro Quilter: @theretroquilter
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:
www.theretroquilter.com
INSTAGRAM:
Thread and Therapy Podcast: @threadandtherapypodcast
The Retro Quilter: @theretroquilter
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.