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Each Wednesday join me as I share the ins and outs of that quilt life. If you don't have a sewing machine, can bust out a super fly Y seam, or just want to hear about the newest or coolest quilty news, this is the podcast for you
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The Knitty Gritty Podcast with Melissa and Susie

Melissa Gilbert-Busfield and Susie Shubert

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Are you ready to get down to the 'knitty gritty' with some real conversation? Join Melissa Gilbert-Busfield and Susie Shubert as they talk about all the good things and the wisdom and freedom that come with growing older. Okay, they may touch on some of the bad… and quite possibly the down-right ugly…after all, knit happens. No matter what--aging gratefully, unapologetically, with laughter, and celebrating it together is what matters most. Tune in, get inspired, and feel like you're having t ...
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Designed By with Joanna Peña-Bickley

Produced By Substance Studios, The Ai Design Corps | Hosted By Joanna Peña-Bickley

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DesignedBy.show is where design meets visionary leadership. Born of the belief that designing our world, whether it's in governments, businesses, technology or our personal lives, is the ultimate act of leadership. Design is about making intentional choices, not leaving life to chance. Every guest's story is a testament to the power of design as a tool for visionary change. Join Joanna Peña-Bickley, the Ai Design Corps and Substance Studios as they dive into conversations that reveal how cat ...
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God has a podcast. Our celestial creator sits down with the biggest names in entertainment for unfiltered conversations about the human experience and the mysteries of the universe. Plus, God checks in with history’s most iconic characters to get the inside story on what really went down back then and how they’re spending their afterlife. Co-hosted by Joan of Arc (voiced by Tara Sands). Based on the universe’s most popular unverified Twitter account, @TheTweetOfGod. Produced by the Forever D ...
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Send us a text In this episode of Designed By, host Joanna Peña-Bickley sits down with Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, President & CEO of Global Refuge, for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation. Krish shares her incredible journey to America, navigating the transition into a new community, and how her experiences shaped her into the leader she …
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Send us a text In this episode of Designed By, host Joanna Peña-Bickley sits down with Raina Kumra Gardiner, a visionary at the intersection of tech, ethics, and design. As the CEO & Founder of Spicewell, Raina is transforming our relationship with food, and her work at Juggernaut is redefining digital transformation. Grounded in the principles of …
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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into Black culinary arts with a true innovator, Nicole Taylor. Nicole is not just a chef but a storyteller who designs Juneteenth experiences through her vibrant cookbook, "Watermelon & Red Birds." Join Joanna & Nicole as they explore over 75 recipes from refreshing Afro-Egg Cream to savory Peach Jam & Molass…
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Send us a text Join us in this captivating episode of Designed By as Joanna Peña-Bickley introduces Chloe Gotlieb, a design leader whose Evolutionary Attunement style of leadership is shaping the future of innovative businesses. Chloe Gotlieb's journey is a beacon for those at the intersection of design and visionary leadership, perfectly embodying…
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Send us a text In this enlightening episode of "Designed By," Joanna Peña-Bickley connects with Tatyana Mamut, a visionary tech leader and first-generation American, who explores the complex problems democracies face in societal technological transformation. Emerging from this conversation are the outlines of an Ai Peer-ocracy. Drawing from her uni…
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Send us a text Enter the soulful world of jazz, where the vibrant spirit of New Orleans and the healing power of music converge. Join Joanna Pena-Bickley on a special episode of Designed By as she welcomes the incomparable Judith Owen. Today, on Designed By, we are honored to introduce Judith Owen to our audience. Her music, a seamless fusion of dr…
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Send us a text In this inspiring episode Joanna Peña-Bickley sits down with the Tony Award-winning sound designer, Jessica Paz, to explore the intricate fusion of art and science in the world of sound design. Jessica, renowned for her work in theater, film, and music, shares her journey and insights that have led to groundbreaking innovations in so…
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Bonus Episode: Harmonic Healing Designed By Victoria Toy Deiorio Plung into the enthralling realm of biophilic sound design and music therapies. Discover, heal and get lost in the art and science of sound design in this not-to-be-missed bonus episode of DesignedBy.show! 🔊🎭🎶 Subscribe to hear this bonus episode…
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Send us a text Dive deep into the mesmerizing world of sound with the incomparable Victoria 'Toy' Deiorio. Not just any sound designer, Victoria elegantly weaves her rich tapestry of experiences from ballet, acting, and songwriting into groundbreaking soundscapes that have enchanted theaters goers. Join Joanna Peña-Bickley as she unravels Victoria'…
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On this eposide we have Jon Gardzelewski on to tell us about the "Wyoming Singer-songwriter" competition he hosts every year in Wyoming. This competition is made to help creative people in the community to find each other and build a fan base. Its an amazing opportunity and everyone should check it out!…
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Please welcome the amazing Colleen and Bridgett as they join Melissa and Susie this week! Colleen and Bridgett break the silence and turn up the volume on menopause and midlife experiences with their fantastic podcast, Hot Flashes and Cool Topics! Join our fabulous hosts and special guests as they dive deep into the ups and downs of menopause and t…
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Who said age should slow us down? In this episode, we shatter the myth that women lose interest in sex as they age and flip the script on what it means to embrace pleasure. Turns out, some women have never experienced the joy of mind-blowing passion which leads them to perhaps be less interested. We also expose the historical neglect of women's sex…
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This bonus week in June brings us a replay of our top episode so far from 2023! Did you know you have to break in a new bra the way you break in new shoes? Melissa and Susie learned so much from this fantastic interview with Lori Kaplan, the Fairy Bra Mother herself! Undergarments are the foundation upon which we build our wardrobes, and Lori Kapla…
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Send us a text Meet Reginé Gilbert. Reginé a seasoned user experience designer and spatial computing expert, an accomplished author, international keynote speaker and educator. The episode dives deep into around Reginé's path to creating immersive and inclusive user experiences in the world of spatial computing. This dynamic discussion explores the…
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Buckle up for part two! Melissa and Susie are joined by guest Todd Bridges once again for an engaging conversation covering a range of topics. From Todd's love for gaming and his Twitch channel to reminiscing about NBC parties with Melissa, to Gary Coleman's life and legacy, to social media criticism and confronting past mistakes, this episode has …
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Join Melissa and Susie in the first of a two-part episode with the incredible Todd Bridges. Get ready to feel all the emotions in this rollercoaster of an interview as Todd shares his experiences as a child actor, his views on Juneteenth, and his hopes for the future. Todd and Melissa reminisce about the powerful episode that left jaws dropping and…
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Get ready to celebrate the women who raised us, because it's Mother's Day, baby! But let's be real, motherhood isn't all sunshine and rainbows. We've all had our fair share of uncooked macaroni art and Tabasco omelets, am I right? Well, Melissa knows all about it, and she and Susie are joined by the cofounder of Modern Prairie, Nicole Haase, to rem…
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Get ready to talk cooking with Chef Smarty Pants herself, Erica Wides. Not only can we be thankful for Erica for re-teaching us simple kitchen tricks, but we may also have her to thank for making Melissa who she is today. Erica Wides is a chef, cooking teacher, food media host, and commercial actor. She has been in the food world for almost 30 year…
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I’m sorry to break it to you… Melissa and Susie have not written a real, available, parenting book but we kind of wish it was! In this episode, Melissa and Susie touch on the struggles of being an empty-nester, teaching children to make good decisions, letting them fail, and the challenges of having adult children living at home. Trust us, the pers…
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Did you know you have to break in a new bra the way you break in new shoes? Melissa and Susie learned so much from this fantastic interview with Lori Kaplan, the Fairy Bra Mother herself! Undergarments are the foundation upon which we build our wardrobes, and Lori Kaplan, affectionately known as The Fairy Bra Mother, has been supplying costume and …
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This week, Jerry Norton talks about the benefits & uses of hemp & CBD. Jerry started his wellness business to spread the healing power of hemp & to celebrate all the cannabinoids found within this amazing plant. CBD reduces inflammation, and CBD oil used with massage therapy is even more effective. CBD treatment can replace expensive medications wi…
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In this episode, we're getting open, honest, and learning about each other, as we play a game of "getting to know you". So, grab your beverage of choice (we recommend coffee or wine - depending on the time of day) and join us for some good old-fashioned girl talk, complete with friendship bracelets. We'll be talking about everything from our bigges…
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Join Melissa and Susie as they welcome their first official guest to the Knitty Gritty Podcast! April Cornell is an artist and entrepreneur, whose inspired designs lie at the heart of what she does. Born in Montreal, Canada to parents from Nova Scotia, she is one of four children. April is the proud mother of three sons (and two granddaughters!) wh…
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Send us a text Meet Academy Award nominated documentarian Julie Cohen. Julie’s revelationary body of work has helped the world discover divine truths in films like RBG (2018), My Name Is Pauli Murray (2021) and The Sturgeon Queens (2014). Julie’s artistic craft adds a unique dimension that helps society challenge assumptions with dialogues about pa…
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This week we talked with Julie Mendez, a Family Caregiver Support Specialist at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services. Julie discussed the Family Caregiver Support Program of NWSDS. Taking care of a family member or friend is an important job. It can also be a stressful, full-time job. The Family Caregiver Support Program is for unpaid caregiver…
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Have you ever heard of the five love languages? You know, the ones that explain how we give and receive love to others? Well, what if we applied those same love languages to the way we show love to ourselves? Mind blown! As parents, we are constantly telling our kids to love themselves and be confident, but do we take our own advice? Nope, we suck …
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This week we talked with Julie Mendez, a Family Caregiver Support Specialist at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services. Julie discussed the Family Caregiver Support Program of NWSDS. Taking care of a family member or friend is an important job. It can also be a stressful, full-time job. The Family Caregiver Support Program is for unpaid caregiver…
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Love is in the air! Well, at least it is in this hilarious episode where Melissa and Susie talk about why they prefer Galentine's Day over Valentine's Day. Why is there not a Best Friend Day anyway? But in all seriousness, why does it get harder to make friends the older we get? Maybe it's time to get down to the knitty gritty and get real about fr…
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In this episode, Presley Reader talks with John Hughes, CSA, CAEd about medications used to treat Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. John talks about the traditional treatments used for treating symptoms of dementia and how they don’t change the progression of the disease. He also spoke about the new medications that came to market in…
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In this episode, Presley Reader talks with John Hughes, CSA, CAEd about medications used to treat Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. John talks about the traditional treatments used for treating symptoms of dementia and how they don’t change the progression of the disease. He also spoke about the new medications that came to market in…
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n this episode, Presley Reader talks with John Hughes, CSA, CAEd about Five Things Learned About Dementia in 2023. Using a list created by the Alzheimer’s Association, they delve into each item and discuss each in detail and add their own information. Topics covered include better treatments for Alzheimer's & other dementias, daily multivitamins th…
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In this episode, Presley Reader talks with John Hughes, CSA, CAEd about Five Things Learned About Dementia in 2022. Using a list created by the Alzheimer’s Association, they delve into each item and discuss each in detail as well as adding their own information. Topics covered include better treatments for Alzheimer's & other dementias, daily multi…
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Are you ready to get down to the knitty gritty? Join our hosts Melissa Gilbert and Susie Shubert as they discuss the challenges of aging gratefully. Melissa and Susie want to create an open space for women in their "third phase of life", because sometimes society pigeonholes us into either being the "cute little old ladies" or "mean Mrs. Gulch." Wo…
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From setting intentions for 2023 to the time Melissa spent the holidays with The Village People, this episode is full of fun surprises! Join Melissa and Susie in their first official episode of The Knitty Gritty Podcast as they share their holiday recaps, play games, and share their words of the year! In this episode: Listen to Melissa and Susie's …
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