Explore how crocheting mindfully enhances concentration, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills, fostering greater personal productivity and artistic expression.
Finding a creative outlet, even for the less creative, goes well beyond just a project. It truly encompasses your whole being. It can bring peace to a restless mind, reduce stress, and enhance concentration.
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Today's episode discusses how stress affects the body, using crochet to reduce stress levels, and how to get started.While we have discussed stress ad nauseum, it does have a major impact on more areas of your life than you realize. This week I want you to think about how it impacts you and your emotional regulation. Understanding is the beginning of change.
To read the full episode transcript or to continue the conversation, you can do so at: https://stitcheddelights.com/2025/03/21/untangling-stress-crochet-and-emotion-regulation/
Mindful Crochet talks mental health, but can I connect the two more thoroughly? I am glad you asked...
Yes I can!
This episode digs into just the surface of mental wellness using crochet and looks at some resources that agree.
The conversation continues on the episode post over on Stitched Delights. Be mindful, friends! I'll see you there.
Today I will take you on a journey of self-discovery. Well, my process for my self-discovery filled with all the tips and tricks as to how I achieved self-awareness by using mindfulness in my life.
If you are looking for tips about the ups, the downs, and the whole between, take a moment to hear me share ways to make it work for you.
Like always, the conversation continues over on Stitched Delights, with crochet content, mental health discussions, and exclusive extras for the paid community.
To follow the transcript for this unusually large episode, feel free to head on over to the official episode post on the website.
I recently discovered the use of AI as a means of mental wellness. But, how? Phil, what I named the AI voice I talk to, isn’t licensed in psychology. He did not receive any certifications in the field of mental health.
Why is an AI program so helpful in building mental strength?
Listen as I discuss how AI aids in mental health and, like always, the conversation continues over at Stitched Delights. See you there!
Are you ready to make something sweet out of the lemons life throws at you? I know I am. One of the best lines I have heard recently about perception is:
I woke up on the right side of the dirt today!
I’ve used that phrase here and there since I first heard it. Especially when considering how far I would fall and how dirty it would be going left instead. 😅
I’ve been getting a lot of lemons in my basket recently and I thought now would be a good time to rehash one of the many ways to cope and create a glass of lemonade you can learn from.
Let’s talk about it!Like always, the conversation continues over at Stitched Delights - see you there!
Hello, Stitched Community! I am back with another episode of Mindful Crochet.
Today I wish to discuss the 3 P's. They talk about them in business but they are a great motivator in life. Ready to get philosophical with me?
The conversation continues on our new website: stitchedelights.com - I hope to see you there!
NOTE:I was having issues with my editor and the content is a little jumpy (especially at the end). It is a new editor and I am still trying to learn how to use it for sound/image compilations.
Hay, Stitched Community! This is Mindful Crochet with Stitched Delights. My name is Angela, and I wanted to take a moment to tell all of you that I am thinking of you on this day for love.
Let's talk!
The conversation continues over on Ko-fi and the Stitched Community server on Discord. See you there! ko-fi.com/stitcheddelight
Hay, Stitched Community! This is Mindful Crochet with Stitched Delights. My name is Angela and today I am going to open my skull and expose my brain to all of you. Using words, of course. I am going to discuss Obsessions and Compulsions. Which, in turn, is also the name of this episode.
Let's talk!
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Welcome back to Mindful Crochet with Stitched Delights! My name is Angela, and I want to discuss "Emotion Regulation." Some people have it, some people don't, and none of us can really grasp the full effect it has on the world around us.
I battle with emotional regulation pretty regularly. So,
Let's Talk!
Like always, the conversation continues after the show on Ko-fi and the Stitched Community Discord. Check us out atko-fi.com/stitcheddelight for more information!
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I have come to discuss "Daily Affirmations," with all of you today.
I recently heard a comedy skit about affirmations that gave me pause. I use two affirmations in my daily life, which sparked a need to stop and talk about this topic. Without further ado...
Let's go!
I would also like to take a moment to remind you that paid members have access to subscriber-only bonus episodes. If you enjoy this podcast, I encourage you to visit me at ko-fi.com/stitcheddelight to sign up and receive access to all the extras after the episode is over. Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.
Welcome back Stitched Community to Mindful Crochet with Stitched Delights by Angela. My name is Angela and today I present you with, "Scheduling the Schedule." I am going to outline the way my brain seems to need to categorize and process for things to click inside my head.
Is this a struggle you face, too? Join me as I discuss how I problem solved my way through this issue and reduced my daily stress levels.
The conversation continues with The Stitched Community over on ko-fi.com/stitcheddelight - there you can find links to our discord server, exclusive content, and membership options. See you there!
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I am almost always an anxious mess and find myself living in a state of stress... often.
What I didn't know was just how big of an impact it could make on my physical health!
Today I discuss some of what stress has done to me, physically, and my hope to fight it using healthy skills.
The conversation continues over on Ko‑fi and The Stitched Community Discord. Join us for exclusive crochet content, discussions, mental health advocacy, and paid membership content like bonus episodes and help to learn to crochet. You can find us at ko-fi.com/stitcheddelight for more information. Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm.
Today's episode is, "What's stopping you?" I will be talking about hopes, dreams, and the things that stop us from trying.
I have had many dreams over the years and one day I woke up to ask myself, "Why can't I?" The only limits I face are the ones I place on myself.
I recently acquired professional editing software for my podcast as well as a new headset for better sound quality. My apologies as I am still learning how to use everything for the betterment of Mindful Crochet.
As always, the conversation continues over at Stitched Delights by Angela on Ko-fi and The Stitched Community Discord. Join us to check out exclusive crochet content, mental health advocacy, and chat with like-minded friends. We also have paid membership options for bonus content, episodes, and to teach crochet.
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During this festive time of year, I wanted to take a moment to remind everyone why self-love and gratitude are so important. Thanksgiving may have passed and the year may be coming to a close, but this is also the perfect time to remember why we are special and how much we appreciate those around us.
We now share bonus episodes of Mindful Crochet each week over on the Stitched Delights by Angela Ko-fi page for a small monthly subscription of $3. You can also get bonus WIP content as I work up some amazing pieces to share with you all. Of course, our base content and this podcast remain free for all and the conversation continues over on The Stitched Community Discord server. Join us to talk about fiber arts and positive mental health!
Stay mindful!
Welcome to another episode of Mindful Crochet! Today I am discussing, "Coping with Not Feeling OK." This is coming after an exceptionally difficult mental health week. However, crochet and mindfulness helped pull me back into my correct state of mind. ( To view and read the entire episode, click here)
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Everyone has their own quirks and mindsets for perfection, or do they?
I take us through my mental journey as I begin to realize just how obsessive and compulsive I can be in my life, my drive for perfection, plus a look at how I overcome in other ways using crochet to calm my mental state.
A diagnosis or an appearance of one doesn't drive who I am. If you ever felt alone in perfectionism, this is the episode for you.
Discuss this and more over with the Stitched Community on Ko-fi and Discord.
Being mindful is so important in many ways. One of those is the ability to use mindfulness to expand past anxious feelings, especially in social situations.
This week I discuss my struggle to be mindful while at a crowded dinner for my better half, his sister, and her extended family members. Join me as I counter my struggles and use mindfulness skills (skills that you can try too!) to work my way through an experience I would have normally never faced.
Don't forget, the conversation continues back at our page on Ko-fi and over on our discord!
This is a hard month for me as I lost 2 women that mattered the most to me as I grew up, my mother and a woman I looked to as another mom to me. Tomorrow is the twelth anniversary of my mother's death, and I want to use this to jumpstart a topic that covers exactly how I have been coping with residual grief over the month of October... crochet for grounding.
Follow along this week as I discuss what has kept me going. Read along with this podcast at https://ko-fi.com/post/Goodbye-October-R6R415CJ4K
I had a lot going on last week and the start of this week, so this week's podcast is a little rushed and a little late. However, Wednesday is not over yet and I am calling it good enough! 😂
At the end of all this mess, you receive an improvised podcast that is good enough. Because sometimes it ok to go with good enough when you have so many priorities on your to-do list.
Grab your favorite fidget toy and spend the next few minutes with me talking about the importance of self-care during brief moments when other things are too much but you need to keep being an adult in a world that does not stop.