Pause Purpose Play

Michaela Thomas

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Active rest through knitting, with Mia Hobbs

3/12/2026 • 50 min

In this episode of the Pause Purpose Play podcast, host Michaela welcomes clinical psychologist and knitting enthusiast Dr. Mia Hobbs. The conversation explores the therapeutic benefits of knitting, especially for those dealing with perfectionism, mindfulness challenges, and ADHD. Dr Hobbs, co-founder of Creative Restoration and host of the Why I Knit podcas… Play episode

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