The Labyrinth and the Thread Podcast

24/09/2021

The Season 2 finale of the Labyrinth and the Thread is here! Listen to Sound Mind talk about how they are working to end the stigma around in the world. We discuss caring for community members, redefining success, and dealing with the unexpected,
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/69bbf64a-052d-46d5-af35-981f90fe203c

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10/09/2021

How do you talk about your creative work in therapy? Listen to therapist and musician Clara Donaldson share insights from her work as a clinician:
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/45ba915e-c14b-4268-8723-8dbf0be697cf

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08/09/2021

Coming this Friday, an interview with therapist and musician Clara Donaldson. Clara talks about what she has learned about working with creative people as a clinician and ways to talk about creative work in therapy.

27/08/2021

New episode today! Animation storyboard artist Jean Kang and Amelia talk about the connection between mental health and building safety nets for people in creative industries. Featuring bonus facts about labor union history, Star Trek, and cartoons about centaurs. Like the episode? Leave a review on iTunes to help others join the conversation. https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b1eef969-78d4-466f-a510-50bb4b4c782b

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22/08/2021

Coming soon this Friday! Listen to animation storyboard artist Jean Kang talk about belonging and advocacy in creative communities--and the animated series she's most excited about...

06/08/2021

In this week's episode, Brenna Fitzgerald, creativity coach and host of the Creative Recovery Podcast, talks about "clock time" versus "deep time" and ways to reignite creativity when dealing with the changes and limitations of the COVID-19 pandemic . Listen to the full episode at labthreadpodcast.com/listen

02/08/2021

ICYMI, on last week's episode, E'a WholisticArtist Williams shared what she's learned working as a community healer through the arts and why she is transforming a school bus into a community arts and wellness center. Listen to E'a and Amelia talk about community care, pancakes, and how Tupac inspired E'a's name for the school bus arts center. Full episode at labthreadpodcast.com/listen

30/07/2021

The multi-faceted, multi-talented E'a WholisticArtist Williams shares her thoughts on community wellness and healing through art and why she is rehabbing a school bus to become a mobile community arts vehicle--literally. Listen to the episode at https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b0169f3e-22dd-4317-9c2a-c884d1d280da

23/07/2021

We're continuing conversations about mental health and creativity on season 2 of The Labyrinth and the Thread podcast. ICYMI, listen to the Invisible Cabaret talk about stripping away the stigma around mental health. Listen at labthreadpodcast.com/listen

16/07/2021

Season 2 is here!

12/07/2021

It's almost here! The first episode of The Labyrinth and the Thread Season 2 will drop THIS FRIDAY JULY 16TH!!!
This season features another set of wonderful, insightful people sharing how they navigate mental health and creative work...featuring rehabbed buses, burlesque troupes and ukuleles (yes, really) along with insights and tips on taking care of ourselves and our communities.
To listen to season 2 and catch up on season 1, go to labthreadpodcast.com/listen And if you liked season 1 and want to spread the word, leave a review on iTunes to help other listeners join the conversation.

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25/03/2021

Thank you to all of the guests, creative partners, patrons, and listeners who strolled through the Labyrinth with us in Season 1. We'll be back this summer with more stories about creativity and mental health, so stay tuned. If you enjoyed listening Season 1, consider leaving a review on iTunes so more people can find us---see you soon!

10/03/2021

In case you missed it, there's a new episode of The Labyrinth and the Thread! Listen to Joy Michael Ellison talk about writing adventures and creative compatriots...

04/03/2021

I'm so honored to be included in this wonderful list of recommendations by Parker Palmer. And I'm looking forward to exploring the work of all of the other writers, thinkers and activists he shared! For any new listeners finding their way to The Labyrinth and the Thread podcast, welcome! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on our website www.labthreadpodcast.com

Sometimes teaching is about scattering "seeds of possibility.” Maybe that’s what I was doing in this pic, taken at a retreat back in the day when we could gather in person. Either that, or I was beseeching people to laugh at another bad joke! Some day we’ll get together again, but for the moment, I’ll scatter a few seeds of possibility via Facebook:

1. Sharon Salzberg, founder of the Insight Meditation Society, recently celebrated the IMS's 45th anniversary with a webinar that’s archived here https://tinyurl.com/y9qpbvb3. I joined Sharon, Rhonda Magee, and Jerry Colonna in a lively dialogue on “Healing the Heart of Democracy.” Check it out.

2. In preparing for that event, I read Rhonda's important book, “The Inner Work of Racial Justice.” You can learn about the book here https://tinyurl.com/yanlvofo. In this era of domestic terrorism by white supremacists who want to destroy our democracy, we need to be dealing with America’s original sin from every possible angle. This book will help. Please pass the word.

3. Ariel Burger, author of “Witness: Lessons from Eli Wiesel’s Classroom,” recently sat down with Krista Tippett at On Being for an interview that Krista titled, “Be a Blessing.” Ariel is a true rabbi; I always learn in conversation with him. When I endorsed his book, I called it “beautiful and brilliant.” Learn more about his work at https://tinyurl.com/yxaf3du9.

4. Amelia Aldred hosts a podcast called “The Labyrinth and the Thread” about creativity and mental illness: “When trying to create and stay well feels like walking through a labyrinth, how to do you find your way?” A few weeks ago, she interviewed me about depression and creativity, and once again I found myself learning thru conversation with one of my younger mentors. Check it out and spread the word: https://tinyurl.com/y2ossho9

5. Julie Tallard Johnson recently published “The Clue of the Red Thread: Discovering Fearlessness and Compassion in Uncertain Times.” I was privileged to be a conversation partner as she was writing the book. You can read about Julie and her work here https://tinyurl.com/ydcel5lu, and find the book on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/ydxedn6f.

Seeds of possibility—plant a few today! You never know what might grow from them.

19/02/2021

In this week's episode, Lillie Franks talks about stories and possibilities and what comedy and horror have in common. Listen to a clip here:

08/02/2021

The newest episode of the Labyrinth and the Thread is available! Listen to a clip of the delightful Zombie Toast talking about reframing art (& life)

22/01/2021

How do you write about depression--or any other life-altering truth? And how do we care for each other while doing this? On this week's episode of The Labyrinth and the Thread, talks about telling the truth, community care & being born baffled http://bit.ly/2XIw9R1

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15/01/2021

Thank you to all the people who have listened and shared during our very 1rst week & have reached out to share their story with us on social media & email. So many people are isolated and struggling right now and the goal of this project is to help each other feel more connected and less alone. Thank you for helping connect our creative communities through conversation.

09/01/2021

09/01/2021

Good news! The Labyrinth and the Thread is now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Radio Public, and Stitcher!
https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-labyrinth-and-the-thread

How do you create while dealing with depression, grief, addiction, anxiety, or other mental health issues? When trying to create and stay well feels like walking through a labyrinth, how to do you find your way? My favorite story about finding your way is the Labyrinth of Minos in Greek mythology. I...

08/01/2021

How do you create when struggling with anxiety, grief or other mental health issues? What stories do we tell about creativity & mental health? Listen to conversations about these questions and more on The Labyrinth and the Thread, a new podcast about creativity and mental health.
https://www.labthreadpodcast.com/

Conversations about creativity and mental health. For, by, and with people who love to create and have experience navigating mental health.