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    

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    

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   If you have enjoyed this episode please leave a review! Thanks and Keep it Quilty!

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