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: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sewandinspire/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@sewandinspire</a>Etsy shop: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SewandinspireByEllen?ref=search_shop_redirect" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sew and inspire</a>MiaWebsite: <a href="https://www.therapeuticknitting.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">therapeuticknitting.org</a>Patreon for healthcare workers: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=48212550&amp;fan_landing=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Why I Knit</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/knittingistherapeutic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@knittingistherapeutic</a>Mentioned in this episode:Self-Care One Stitch at a Time

Knitting as a safe space with Ellen of Sew and Inspire

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