Podcasts about threads around

Deborah (Deb) Brandon, Ph.D., is a professor in the Mathematical Sciences Department at Carnegie Mellon University. She is a mother, a writer, and a respected textile artist. Deb is also a brain injury survivor. She has raised awareness of and improve understanding about brain injury through presentations to university and general audiences. She is an award winning author of two books: But My Brain Had Other Ideas: A Memoir of Recovery from Brain Injury and Threads Around the World: From Arabian Weaving to Batik in Zimbabwe. She also blogs about her life with brain injury and her love of textiles 00:30 Who is Deborah Brandon? 01:40 Symptoms leading to brain surgery 07:45 Family connections 09:50 How to tell my children 13:30 Figuring out the new Deborah 17:06 Returning to Work as a Professor in Mathematical Sciences and becoming a better teacher 26:04 Good things have come of this 32:00 Many awards earned as an author! 34:00 Guiding words for anyone with a brain injury 36:20 Our support networks - we are not alone! Do not stay in darkness! 41:39 Give yourself a break! http://debbrandon.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taking-the-helm/support

Author Deb Brandon opens the show with a look at her new book, “Threads Around the World: From Arabian Weaving to Batik in Zimbabwe.” It covers many different weaving styles that she has explored in-depth, some with a very interesting cultural story. Deb is a brain injury survivor, and weaving helped her to recover. She talks about this, the healing process, and the many techniques she has learned.   Joe Glass is the writer behind the popular LGBTQ+ super hero series, “The Pride,” available on Comixology Originals. The series—which recently kicked off its second season—features an LGBTQ superhero team that take on both villains and different societal issues. Glass talks about the different characters and their roles on the team and how people have responded, both in e-mails and when Joe attends different conventions.   Melissa Lycan of the band Nordic Daughter give some tour stories from their recent travels. This Celtic rock band has some impressive stage shows and Melissa talks about what people can expect when they see Nordic Daughter live. Melissa also introduces listeners to the many members of the band, all of whom have a great backstory.   Playlist (In order of airing) The Beings—Butterfly Floating Worlds—Sailing in History Nordic Daughter—We Are One Nordic Daughter-Born to Be a Valkyrie

Deb Brandon is a textile artist, writer, math professor, and brain injury survivor. She is also a board member of WARP Weave a Real Peace, and most recently is the author of Threads Around the World, a collection of essays and photographs sharing textile traditions from communities around the world. Show Notes: www.gistyarn.com/episode-63

Deb Brandon s a weaver, respected textile artist and enthusiast, and writer. She’s been an active volunteer with Weave a Real Peace (WARP), including serving multiple terms as a board member as well as writing the long-running “Textile Techniques from Around the World”column for the WARP newsletter. Brandon is a popular speaker on textiles and other topics. She’s an avid traveler and has competed nationally and internationally in dragon boating, and she’s been a professor in the Mathematical Sciences Department at Carnegie Mellon University since 1991. https://debbrandon.com

Textile artist, academic and brain injury survivor Deb Brandon discusses her beautiful new book, “Threads Around the World: From Arabian Weaving to Batik in Zimbabwe,” that weaves together the stories of 25 diverse world cultures by showcasing their unique take on textile art. More at www.DebBrandon.comFeatured music is 'Alive Again' by www.KimiaPMusic.com

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine & Parks & Travel Magazine, for Big Blend’s World Radio Party! On This Episode: - Lafayette, a Slice of Another World - Travel, food and wine writer Linda Milks shares her experience in Lafayette, Louisiana, a region that’s home to a very rich culture with roots to Cajun, Creole, French, Spanish, African and Native Americans.  - Threads Around the World - Textile artist, academic and brain injury survivor Deb Brandon discusses her beautiful new book, “Threads Around the World: From Arabian Weaving to Batik in Zimbabwe,” that weaves together the stories of 25 diverse world cultures by showcasing their unique take on textile art. - Sydney, Australia - World traveler Dr. Jacqueline Eubany shares her recent adventures in Sydney, Australia. Dr Jackie is a cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and is author of ‘Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story.’ Featured music is by Walk-A-bout Band, Kimia Penton, and Johnny Mastro & Mama’s Boys. Thanks to the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) and JKS Communications for sponsoring this show.

Deb Brandon's career is an eclectic one to say the least. Born in England, raised there, Israel and Switzerland, she lives in Pittsburgh and is a math professor at Carnegie Mellon University, which is where she earned her PhD. Deb's a respected textile artist whose book, "Threads Around the World" describes how artisans from 25 diverse cultures create traditional fiber arts using centuries old methods. Deb is also a brain injury survivor who underwent 3 surgeries in as many weeks. She kept a diary, which eventually evolved into a book: "But My Brain Had Other Ideas: A Memoir or Recovery from Brain Surgery." We cover a lot of ground in this open, honest, life affirming conversation.