67 Episodes

  1. Knitting a blanket of support with the menopause specialists

    Published: 6/18/2025
  2. The accidental knitter with Martyn of Knit365

    Published: 6/11/2025
  3. Adaptive knitting with Beth Gorishek

    Published: 6/4/2025
  4. Bonus episode Journal Club 4 - Crochet improves attention

    Published: 5/28/2025
  5. Series 8 is coming soon!

    Published: 5/5/2025
  6. Bonus episode- Book club 1 - The psychology of craft

    Published: 4/23/2025
  7. Bonus episode - question and answer

    Published: 4/9/2025
  8. Bonus episode Journal Club 3- Experiences of knitting while living with mental distress

    Published: 3/26/2025
  9. Bonus Episode – Journal Club 2 - the benefits of knitting for personal and social wellbeing

    Published: 2/26/2025
  10. Bonus episode - Journal Club Episode 1 - The impact of needlecraft on mental health

    Published: 1/26/2025
  11. Knitting for connection and community with Kristina LaVenia

    Published: 10/23/2024
  12. Knitting a legacy with Carole Wyatt

    Published: 10/16/2024
  13. We don't go to therapy just to be soothed with Tamanna Rahman

    Published: 10/9/2024
  14. Knitting to love the body I have with Whitney Swinimer

    Published: 10/2/2024
  15. Crafting social change with Elena Lo Presti of Craft Forward

    Published: 9/25/2024
  16. Discovering a grounded joy with Christina Socorro Yovovich

    Published: 9/18/2024
  17. Everyone deserves an affirming wardrobe with Victoria Marchant

    Published: 9/11/2024
  18. Mistakes are vital with Bafta nominated filmmaker Samantha Moore

    Published: 9/4/2024
  19. Bonus episode -Understanding the therapeutic hand movements of knitting with Dr Claire Plumbly

    Published: 7/10/2024
  20. The Q&A Episode

    Published: 2/21/2024

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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