Why I Knit

Dr Mia Hobbs
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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 wellbeing. I have an inspiring and diverse range of knitters lined up who have generously shared their stories with me. You can follow me on Instagram @knittingistherapeutic and get more information on the therapeutic benefits of knitting at my website www.therapeuticknitting.org

  1. Knitting for connection and community with Kristina LaVenia

    23 OCT

    Knitting for connection and community with Kristina LaVenia

    Have you ever stressed yourself our by overcommitting to gift knitting? Do you end up being exhausted by the festive season? Then we have a bonus episode for you! Subscribe to the Creative Restoration newletter here to receive our bonus episode as soon as it is released on 14th November to help you keep your self-care on track during Christmas, and continue to use knitting to benefit your mental wellbeing. This is the final episode in series 7 - thank you so much for listening! Joining me this week is Kristina LaVenia who is a senior lecturer in leadership at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. She has collaborated with Project Knitwell on research delivering knitting workshops for staff in educational settings. Kristina speaks about her own journey using knitting throughout the pandemic, and her experience of offering this as an intervention to others. You can follow Kristina on Instagram here: @klavenia Mia Hobbs Find out about our NEW Audio Course Self-Care One Stitch at a Time Sign up to the newsletter to be the first to know about new episodes: www.therapeuticknitting.org Instagram: @knittingistherapeutic

    1h 10m
  2. Knitting a legacy with Carole Wyatt

    16 OCT

    Knitting a legacy with Carole Wyatt

    Carole Wyatt is a cancer doctor who has been diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. She speaks about using knitting to cope with the difficult days, and also to create a handknitted legacy to pass down to her future grandchildren. Mia Hobbs Find out about our NEW Audio Course Self-Care One Stitch at a Time Sign up to the newsletter to be the first to know about new episodes: www.therapeuticknitting.org Instagram: @knittingistherapeutic Mentioned in this episode: Self-Care One Stitch at a Time

    32 min
  3. We don't go to therapy just to be soothed with Tamanna Rahman

    9 OCT

    We don't go to therapy just to be soothed with Tamanna Rahman

    Tamanna is a nurse practioner and multi-crafter who works in the field of mental health. Tamanna joins me to speak about her own journey to knitting, sewing and embroidery, how this connects her to family traditions and her values of sustainability and ethical production of clothing. She also speaks about she uses fibre arts to benefit the mental health of herself and others. Tamanna Rahman Instagram: @slow.work.sewing Website: slow.work.sewing Mia Hobbs Find out about our NEW Audio Course Self-Care One Stitch at a Time Sign up to the newsletter to be the first to know about new episodes: www.therapeuticknitting.org Instagram: @knittingistherapeutic Mentioned in this episode: Self-Care One Stitch at a Time

    1h 3m
  4. Knitting to love the body I have with Whitney Swinimer

    2 OCT

    Knitting to love the body I have with Whitney Swinimer

    Whitney is a plus size knitter and YouTuber who is passionate about taking back the power to create clothes she loves in colours she enjoys. She speaks about how knitting has helped her to love the body she has, rather than feel that she to change her body to fit the clothes she can buy. Whitney Swinimer Whitney's website: knittedbywhitney YouTube: Knitted by Whitney Whitney's article on how knitting helped her to fall in love with her body Instagram: @knittedbywhitney Mia Hobbs Find out about our NEW Audio Course Self-Care One Stitch at a Time Sign up to the newsletter to be the first to know about new episodes: www.therapeuticknitting.org Instagram: @knittingistherapeutic Mentioned in this episode: Self-Care One Stitch at a Time

    50 min
  5. Crafting social change with Elena Lo Presti of Craft Forward

    25 SEPT

    Crafting social change with Elena Lo Presti of Craft Forward

    Elena Lo Presti is the founder and director of Craft Forward, which is a not-for-profit organisation that provides accessible, creative, experiences suitable for everyone, regardless of their skills and background. Their aim is to disrupt the current elitism within the arts and crafts world and open creativity to all through workshops with a clear social impact. Elena joins me to speak about her own personal story learning to knit as a way of connecting with her grandmother during the pandemic, and tells the story of how she turned this new passion into Craft Forward. Craft Forward Website: https://craftforward.com/ To donate to the Blankets for London campaign (before 10th November 2024): Blankets for London Instagram: @craft_forward Mia Hobbs Find out about our NEW Audio Course Self-Care One Stitch at a Time Sign up to the newsletter to be the first to know about new episodes: www.therapeuticknitting.org Instagram: @knittingistherapeutic Mentioned in this episode: Self-Care One Stitch at a Time

    51 min
  6. Discovering a grounded joy with Christina Socorro Yovovich

    18 SEPT

    Discovering a grounded joy with Christina Socorro Yovovich

    Christina Socorro Yovovich is a writer, knitter and multi-crafter. Christina speaks about how since being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, she had struggled to access joy without worrying about whether this was a sign that she was becoming unwell. She explains how returning to knitting has allowed her to access a safe and more grounded form of joy in her daily life. Christina Socorro Yovovich website: Christina Socorro Yovovich YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@DesertAgaveFiberArts . Instagram: @cyovovich Mia Hobbs Find out about our NEW Audio Course Self-Care One Stitch at a Time Sign up to the newsletter to be the first to know about new episodes: www.therapeuticknitting.org Instagram: @knittingistherapeutic  Mentioned in this episode: Self-Care One Stitch at a Time

    53 min
  7. Everyone deserves an affirming wardrobe with Victoria Marchant

    11 SEPT

    Everyone deserves an affirming wardrobe with Victoria Marchant

    Victoria Marchant is an inclusive knitwear designer who puts size inclusivity at the heart of all her designs. Her latest design, the Padstow Cardigan will be released on October 18th. Victoria Marchant Website: www.victoriamarchantknits.com Instagram: @victoriamarchantknits Mia Hobbs Find out about our NEW Audio Course Self-Care One Stitch at a Time Sign up to the newsletter to be the first to know about new episodes: www.therapeuticknitting.org Instagram: @knittingistherapeutic  Mentioned in this episode: Creative Restoration Retreat Come and join us at the Creative Restoration retreat www.creativerestoration.org Creative Restoration Retreat Come and join us at the Creative Restoration retreat www.creativerestoration.org

    1h 14m
  8. Mistakes are vital with Bafta nominated filmmaker Samantha Moore

    4 SEPT

    Mistakes are vital with Bafta nominated filmmaker Samantha Moore

    Samantha Moore is a filmmaker and animator who directed the BAFTA nominated animated film 'Visible Mending' which is about the ways we repair ourselves through knitting. If you haven't seen Sam's brilliant film, you can watch the film at Sam's Vimeo channel here: Visible Mending Follow Sam on Instagram: @sammooreanimate Mia Hobbs Find out about our NEW Audio Course Self-Care One Stitch at a Time Sign up to the newsletter to be the first to know about new episodes: www.therapeuticknitting.org Instagram: @knittingistherapeutic  Mentioned in this episode: Self-Care One Stitch at a Time

    57 min
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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 wellbeing. I have an inspiring and diverse range of knitters lined up who have generously shared their stories with me. You can follow me on Instagram @knittingistherapeutic and get more information on the therapeutic benefits of knitting at my website www.therapeuticknitting.org

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  • Creator
    Dr Mia Hobbs
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Dr Mia Hobbs
  • Show Website
    Why I Knit

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