Adriana Marchione
Adriana Marchione
TheCreativeHighPodcastLeeGantKnitter
TheCreativeHighPodcastLeeGantKnitter
TheCreativeHighPodcastLeeGantKnitter
Sunday 9th October 2016
Lee Gant's story on 'The Creative High Podcast' reveals how knitting became her lifeline in overcoming addiction and finding healing.
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54 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Healing
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Adriana Marchione
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Categories:
Creative Recovery Journeys
Recovery Reimagined
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Lee Gant's Healing Journey: Knitting Away the Shadows of Addiction
In the process of knitting, the healing is not simply just the making of the stitches, but the place that allows your head to open up so that you can go where you need to go to resolve some of your issues without feeling you know, it's, it's a, I'm in such a comfortable state while I'm knitting that no matter what I'm reliving, it's no longer emotionally painful or you know whatever, so that I can go back and look at it with a different set of eyes, with comfortable eyes and a and a and a safe feeling that I'm ok now.
Imagine turning yarn into a lifeline. In this episode of 'The Creative High Podcast', host Adriana Marchione sits down with Lee Gant, a knitter and author whose needles have stitched together more than just fabric. Lee opens up about her tumultuous past, battling addiction to toxic substances, and how she found solace in the rhythmic act of knitting.
It's not just about making scarves or sweaters; for Lee, knitting became a way to weave through her anxiety and trauma, creating a tapestry of healing and recovery. Lee also dives into the importance of staying occupied during recovery and how knitting fosters a sense of community. She shares poignant moments from her journey, including her relapse and the lessons she learned from it. Her story underscores the dangers of isolation and the transformative power of sharing one's experiences.
As she explains, each stitch is a step towards processing emotions and building connections with others. Adriana Marchione, an arts expert and director, guides the conversation with empathy and insight, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of creativity and recovery. Whether you're a knitter, an artist, or someone navigating their own path to sobriety, Lee's story offers a powerful reminder that creativity can be a beacon of hope and a tool for healing.