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EPISODE · Jan 4, 2025 · 1H 4M

From Firefighter to Quilter: Brandy Maslowski's Journey of Resilience and Healing

from Breaking the Blocks · host Rachel Pierman

Brandy Maslowski's journey from firefighter to quilter illuminates the complexities of trauma and resilience. She shares her experiences with discrimination, PTSD, and ultimately, how creativity became her healing mechanism, inspiring others to recognize the strength within their own stories.• Brandy's background as a firefighter with familial ties to the profession • The discrimination experienced as a woman in a male-dominated field • Impact of workplace toxicity on mental health and the onset of complex PTSD • Deciding to leave her firefighting career for personal well-being • The transition to quilting as a form of healing and self-expression • Insights on the importance of support systems and self-care in overcoming adversityFollow Brandy @quilteronfire on Instagram and YouTube.Her website is: https://quilteronfire.com/Want to reach out? Suggest a guest? Drop us a text! Support the show

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Brandy Maslowski's journey from firefighter to quilter illuminates the complexities of trauma and resilience. She shares her experiences with discrimination, PTSD, and ultimately, how creativity became her healing mechanism, inspiring others to recognize the strength within their own stories. • Brandy's background as a firefighter with familial ties to the profession • The discrimination experienced as a woman in a male-dominated field • Impact of workplace toxicity on mental hea...

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