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Quilting Through ADHD: Kate Sandford’s Creative Lifeline and Journey of Self-Discovery
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What happens when quilting becomes a lifeline for someone managing ADHD? Artist Kate Sandford joins us on Breaking the Blocks to share her transformative journey. She recounts her path from art college to embracing quilting, highlighting how this creative outlet helped her navigate the complexities of ADHD while raising young children. Listen as Kate reveals her early memories of making things and her passion for art, explaining how quilting offered a structured yet expressive way to channel her energy and creativity.
Returning to art after intense self-doubt and a recent ADHD diagnosis at 48, Kate offers an emotional and candid look at her struggles with feelings of inadequacy. She discusses the significant role of hormones, how her children's experiences with autism and ADHD influenced her self-understanding, and the importance of seeking help and support. The episode touches on the challenges of growing up as a creative child under pressure to conform and how these experiences shaped her approach to parenting and personal identity.
Kate also opens up about the therapeutic power of crafting in managing mental health, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and self-expression. From the excitement of attending a two-day masterclass to the mixed feelings of receiving an autism diagnosis later in life, she reflects on the continuous process of healing and self-discovery. Join us for an inspiring discussion on the transformative power of art, the necessity of understanding one's unique neurological wiring, and the value of finding supportive communities.
Follow Kate on @katemustsew on Instagram
Chapters
1. Quilting Through ADHD: Kate Sandford’s Creative Lifeline and Journey of Self-Discovery (00:00:00)
2. Finding Creative Outlets Through Art (00:00:04)
3. Navigating Self-Awareness and Mental Health (00:09:18)
4. Navigating Generational Expectations and Self-Identity (00:19:18)
5. Navigating Childhood Trauma and Self-Expression (00:25:14)
6. Navigating Emotional Responses With Diagnosis (00:37:43)
7. Navigating Emotional Expression Through Creativity (00:44:46)
8. Overcoming Struggles Through Crafting (00:55:57)
9. Spreading the Word and Support (01:03:04)
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