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Why I Knit

Welcome to the Why I Knit podcast! My name is Dr Mia Hobbs and I am a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about the mental health benefits of knitting. Each episode of the podcast I interview a different knitter about why they knit and the (k)nitty gritty of how it impacts their mental well-being. I have an inspiring and diverse range of knitters lined up who have generously shared their stories with me. Find out more about the therapeutic benefits of knitting at my website and find our

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Knitting to connect mind and body with Madison Siegel

Why I Knit ·

2024/01/25

Madison Siegel joins me this week to speak about using knitting as a mindful practice to help her to step back from and notice her thoughts rather than be caught up in them.She speaks about having a diagnosis of ADHD and feeling anxious after the birth of her second child, and how knitting has been part of finding balance and allowing herself to take up space.Madison doesn't have a public Instagram account.Mia HobbsFind out more at my website: www.therapeuticknitting.orgFollow me on Instagram:

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Reconstructing yourself through craft with Susie Bass

Why I Knit ·

2024/01/18

Susie Bass is a researcher studying a PHD in the relationship between power, identity and mental health through craft. Susie is a knitter and multi-crafter and during our discussion she speaks about how craft has been a common thread which has helped her to process traumatic events in her life, and to reconstruct herself afterwards.CONTENT WARNING: During our conversation Susie speaks about losing a baby and experiencing a sexual assault. She also speaks about the process of being diagnosed with

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01:09:11

Putting slowness at the heart of life with Fran of...

Why I Knit ·

2024/01/11

Fran is a bear maker and multi-crafter who is originally from the UK but now lives in the Pyrenees mountains of France. Fran speaks about how craft has helped to negotiate living with chronic illness and a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.FranWebsite: Woollenhearted.comInstagram: @woollenheartedMia HobbsFind out more at my website: www.therapeuticknitting.orgFollow me on Instagram: @knittingistherapeutic

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Loose Ends with Masey Kaplan and Jen Simonic

Why I Knit ·

2024/01/04

The Loose Ends Project aims to ease grief, create community, and inspire generosity by matching volunteer handwork finishers with projects people have left unfinished due to death or disability. The founders, Masey and Jen join me to discuss their own personal relationships with knitting and the story of how they created the Loose Ends Project.Loose EndsFind out more at their website: www.looseendsproject.orgFollow them on Instagram: @looseendsprojectMia HobbsFind out more at my website:

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Series 6 coming soon!

Why I Knit ·

2023/12/08

The Why I Knit Podcast is back with series 6 starting on 4th January 2024!Thanks to everyone who has been in touch to ask when the new episodes are coming out - I look forward to sharing 6 more conversations with you from 4th January.MiaWebsite: therapeuticknitting.orgPatreon: patreon.com/therpeuticknittingInstagram: @knittingistherapeutic

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Crochet is a reason to live with Kathryn Vercillo

Why I Knit ·

2023/07/20

Kathryn Vercillo is a writer and crafter who specialises in the intersection between art and mental health. I particularly loved Kathryn's focus on her relationship with craft being something that is constantly evolving, and her celebration of every part of the process.Kathryn speaks about crochet has helped save her life during periods of depression, and also talks about how she used crochet to help her through the grief following her friend's death through suicide.Kathryn VercilloInstagram

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Knitting for confidence and self-compassion with...

Why I Knit ·

2023/07/13

Jessica Hendrickson is the Creative Design Director at Lion Brand Yarn. As a teenager she had such a strong desire to make and wear her own clothes, that she told her parents she had to attend a school without a uniform. She continues to use knitting and crochet to express her identity, but over time she has also used them to help find her way through post-natal depression and to help her focus. Jessica speaks about how she manages her desire to knit all the things as quickly as possible, but

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54:05

Knitting to refill my mental health bucket with Dr...

Why I Knit ·

2023/07/06

Dr Kaman Hansford is a GP who joined us on one of our retreats for healthcare professionals. She has lived experience of using mental health services and knitting is now a crucial part of her wellbeing plan.Kaman speaks about feeling that she can use knitting as an early warning sign if her mental health is deteriorating, and also that it is one of the tools she uses daily to access some calm.I also really valued Kaman's perspective on using knitting as a way of becoming more

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Knitting is a constant companion with Kesha Evans

Why I Knit ·

2023/06/29

Kesha Evans learned to knit 11 years ago when her son was born prematurely and was in the NICU. She was approached by Carol Caparosa from Project Knitwell who offered to teach her to knit. Despite not considering herself creative at all, Kesha agreed to learn and ended up feeling that the visits from Carol were as important to her as those of the doctors and nurses.Today Kesha is on the board at Project Knitwell and I interviewed her as part of their Knitathon in March 2023. Project Knitwell's

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Knitting myself back together with Jude Harper of...

Why I Knit ·

2023/06/22

Jude generously joined me to speak about how he found knitting and the knitting community during a difficult time, and how knitting was a crucial part of putting himself back together. He also speaks about the death of his parents last year, and how he continues to feel connected to them both through the memories held in knitted items, and also in the other new hobbies and skills that Jude has discovered more recently.Jude also dyes beautiful yarn and by coincidence I realised I was wearing a pair

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Knitting for work-life balance with Shona Mason

Why I Knit ·

2023/06/15

Dr Shona Mason is a dentist and teacher who encourages her students to develop interests outside of dentistry to prevent burnout and encourage them to have a positive work-life balance. As part of this mission she runs a knitting group for students, one of whom got in touch with me and suggested that she'd make a great interviewee for the podcast!ShonaInstagram: @shonamasonmakesMiaWebsite: Therapeuticknitting.orgSupport the podcast by donating on Patreon Instagram: @knittingistherapeutic

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Series 5 is coming soon!

Why I Knit ·

2023/06/12

I am so sorry that it has taken much longer than planned for Series 5! However I am pleased to announce that episode one will be available this Thursday 15th June.In the meantime you can listen to all the previous episodes here or on your favourite podcast app.

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Intentional crafting with Marceline of Hey BrownBerry

Why I Knit ·

2023/02/02

It was a joy to spend time with Marceline to hear her reflections on her relationship with knitting, how this has changed over time, and how she aims to be more intentional in her making.Marceline speaks about tuning in to what she needs from her crafts at a given time in her life, and how connecting to 'the old way' of doing things has helped her to navigate the times when something needs to be unravelled.Marcelinehey BrownBerry YouTube channel: heyBrownBerryInstagram: @heybrownberryEtsy:

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Reclaiming something for myself with Andrea Lui the...

Why I Knit ·

2023/01/26

Andrea is a physical therapist and passionate knitter who is perfectly placed to provide professional advice on what to do when we suffer pain when knitting, and how to prevent it in future. Andrea speaks about how she returned to knitting as a new mum, and how it helped her to find a few minutes each day to do something for herself. She also shares her reflections as a physiotherapist on her important role in helping crafters to find ways of accessing their crafts in a sustainable

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Knitting for calm and connection with Kaleb James

Why I Knit ·

2023/01/19

Kaleb decided to return to knitting during the pandemic as a way of managing anxiety and to feel connected to his mum who had been a prolific knitter. Kaleb speaks about finding that knitting allowed them to slow down, feel calmer and connected to a different community of people.KalebInstagram: @all_things_kalebMiaWebsite: www.therapeuticknitting.orgPatreon: Why I KnitInstagram: @knittingistherapeutic

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A happy dance with my hands with Lisa Silver

Why I Knit ·

2023/01/12

I knew I wanted to interview Lisa for the podcast when I heard her speaking about her experience of having ADHD on Irina Shaar's 'Humans of Westknits' series during the recent Westknits mystery knit along.As someone who isn't great at just sitting and watching TV or listening to something, I feel knitting improves my ability to sit and focus and was interested to hear how Lisa felt about this. Lisa also speaks about her lifelong love of colour; not always wanting to wear the things she wants to

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51:45

Something that meets me where I am with Ailie the...

Why I Knit ·

2023/01/05

Ailie hosts the Thoughtful Knitter YouTube channel. She speaks about returning to knitting in recent years as her health problems meant that she wasn't able to connect with friends and family in the same way.Ailie speaks about her journey from a slightly reluctant knitter to someone who knits every day and focuses more on the process than the end product. AilieYouTube: The Thoughtful KnitterInstagram: The Thoughtful KnitterMiaWebsite: www.therapeuticknitting.orgPatreon: Why I KnitInstagram:

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47:53

Being a part of history with Irina Shaar

Why I Knit ·

2022/12/22

You can tell by the way Irina Shaar interviews knitters and other fibre artists that she loves connecting with people and finding out how they tick, so it was brilliant to hear her story and to get the chance to find out what she has learned from interviewing hundreds of knitters about their craft.IrinaYou can watch Fiberchats on YouTube here: FiberchatsInstagram: @FiberchatsMiaWebsite: www.therapeuticknitting.orgPatreon: Why I KnitInstagram: @knittingistherapeutic

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38:21

Knitting as a safe space with Ellen of Sew and Inspire

Why I Knit ·

2022/12/15

Ellen is a pretty inspiring 16 year old! She sews and knits and already seems to have figured out how to use these crafts intentionally to manage the times when she is struggling with low mood or anxiety. She also speaks about how craft helps her connect to family members and has been passed down through the generations in her family.EllenInstagram: @sewandinspireEtsy shop: Sew and inspireMiaWebsite: therapeuticknitting.orgPatreon for healthcare workers: Why I KnitInstagram:

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Series 4 coming soon!

Why I Knit ·

2022/12/05

Series 4 is coming on 15th December! Sorry for the long wait and thanks for your patience. I am looking forward to sharing these 7 new conversations with you.If you have guest suggestions, please send me an email at mia@therapeuticknitting.org or message me on Instagram where I am @knittingistherapeuticYou can also sign up to my mailing list to find out more about my work at www.therapeuticknitting.org

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