
About this podcast
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…
90 episodes · leisure
Why I Knit
About this podcast
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…
Recent episodes
- An exciting announcement...2 Sept · 3 min
- Knitting for addiction recovery - Journal club5 Aug · 48 min
- Knitting for depression and low mood - a bonus relisten1 Jul · 40 min
- Journal Club - Knitting and Eating Disorders17 Jun · 38 min
- Book Club - Art Cure and Your Brain on Art20 May · 50 min
- Journal Club - Can knitting reduce blood pressure?22 Apr · 34 min
- Bonus Episode - Knitting and ADHD25 Feb · 48 min
- Journal Club - Can knitting improve attention?18 Feb · 40 min
- Knitting to focus on the present moment with Simon of Veteran Knitter11 Feb · 43 min
- Knitting to feel like myself again with Annah of Needle and Feather4 Feb · 54 min