In the second of two episodes, this week I speak to Dr Zoe, a GP specialising in menopause. Zoe’s colleagues joined me last week to speak about knitting a blanket for her following her recent cancer diagnosis.
Zoe speaks about her long history of using knitting to benefit her mental well-being, how she is using it now during her cancer treatment and how knitting has allowed her to find spaces where being an introvert is celebrated.
We also talk about Zoe’s views that knitting is a particularly helpful tool during the menopause when we all rely more on our daily coping strategies to manage this transition.
To connect with Zoe:
Instagram: @manchestermenopausehive
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🧶 We are hosting a LIVE version of our webinar The Healing Power of Knitting on 14th July at 7pm BST followed by a Q&A
🧶 If you'd like to learn more about how to use knitting for your self-care, check out our course Self-Care One Stitch at a Time.
🧶Catch up on our on-demand webinars:
The Healing Power of Knitting where we take a deep dive into the mental health benefits of knitting
Unravelling Burnout where we look at how we can use knitting as a tool to prevent burnout
Knitting for Attention and Focus. We explore how knitting and crochet can support concentration, attention and mindful awareness, particularly for people who struggle with restlessness, distractibility or overwhelm.
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