Healing power of textiles with Nicole Nehrig, psychologist & author of With Her Own hands

Send us a text How have women used textile work to create meaning and purpose in their lives throughout history? If you"d like to know how creative interests like knitting and sewing can help in psychological transformation, listen to my guest this week Nicole Nehrig, clinical and research psychologist, who has helped individuals and couples process trauma, PTSD & depression, strengthen relationships, find meaning and purpose in life, and live creatively and authentically.  Her work and her own experience inspired her book, With Her Own Hands: Women Weaving Their Stories which integrates psychological theory and practice with historical accounts and firsthand stories of the meaningful role that textile work has played in so many women’s lives.  Nicole shares how textiles have been essential to survival, the development and expression of culture throughout much of human history and how women have been able to tell their stories, shape and express their identities, process difficult emotions, stand up for what they believe in, nurture relationships, and improve their quality of life.  She shows us how vital creativity in all its forms is for enhancing the richness and quality of our lives. You can find out more about Nicole’s work on https://nicolenehrig.com/ And follow her on Linkedin in @nicolenehrig You can follow Host Lou Hamilton on Instagram @brave_newgirl and on Linkedin @LouHamiltoncreatelab PS. Lou helps you transform your health & wellbeing: LOU"S LIFE LAB SERVICES HERE For Lou"s creative wellbeing and art practice go to CREATE LAB or LOUHAMILTONART Join our Brave New Girls retreats to reset and reconnect with what really matters to you. Music licensed from Melody Loops. Support the show Brave New Girls podcast champions women rebel raisers moving mountains for people & the planet. The podcast ranks in top 2.5% globally, and currently No 12 in the top "45 Best UK Women"s Podcasts to Listen to", with Host Lou Hamilton, artist, author & wellbeing coach. https://podcast.feedspot.com/uk_women_podcasts/ Thank you for listening and please subscribe to keep up to date on new episodes as they"re released. Lou is the founder of Brave New Girl Media- bringing you inspiration, support and growth. Sign up to our emails for inspiration, support & growth and LOU"S LIFE LAB free downloadable guide https://bravenewgirlmedia.com Insta @brave_newgirl Books: Dare to Share- bestselling guide to podcast guesting FEAR LESS- coaching guide to living more bravely Brave New Girl- How to be Fearless Paintings & Public Art www.LouHamiltonArt.com Insta @LouHamiltonArt