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: <a href="https://woollenhearted.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Woollenhearted.com</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/woollenhearted/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@woollenhearted</a>Mia HobbsFind out more at my website: <a href="https://www.therapeuticknitting.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.therapeuticknitting.org</a>Follow me on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/knittingistherapeutic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @knittingistherapeutic</a>

Reconstructing yourself through craft with Susie Bass

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