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Are you a mom who is sick of feeling exhausted?
Do you feel like you need an outlet to recharge but cannot seem to figure out what to do?
Do you wish you could find simple solutions that can help you relax and sleep better?
Are you ready to have more time to be present in the moment?
And do you feel like there is no way you can add anything else to your plate - especially something for yourself?
In this podcast you will find ideas and solutions to set you free from mom-guilt about taking time for yourself, the ever exhausting demand to do more and never truly living in the moment.
My mission is to equip you to get more rest + self-care through mindful knitting, natural health solutions, and a simple morning routine.
If you are ready to say YES to stress relief, self-care and creating a knitting practice that centers you - you’re in the right place.
Hey, I’m Nadine. A mom, wife and happy knitter. For over 15 years as a mom I have been trying to figure out how to feel enough. To rest without guilt and to truly believe that I am doing good enough. I tried to find fulfillment by chasing perfection on every level, only to realize that it’s an impossible standard to live by and the sure way to mama burn out and unhappiness.
I finally realized that if I wanted to feel enough and rest without feeling guilty, I needed to focus on progress, not perfection. I needed to understand that caring for MYSELF first is the ticket to be the best mama and wife I can be.
I created some simple routines with natural health solutions and picked up the most cozy and relaxing rituals that made me feel whole and happy. And I am here to share them with you so you can do the same.
If you’re ready to finally take control of your stress, learn to use simple natural self care tools, relax and recharge in a way that YOU love and sleep better, this podcast is for you!
Take a deep breath and whip out those knitting needles - it’s time to ditch the mom-stress and live life on your terms!
Do you feel like you need an outlet to recharge but cannot seem to figure out what to do?
Do you wish you could find simple solutions that can help you relax and sleep better?
Are you ready to have more time to be present in the moment?
And do you feel like there is no way you can add anything else to your plate - especially something for yourself?
In this podcast you will find ideas and solutions to set you free from mom-guilt about taking time for yourself, the ever exhausting demand to do more and never truly living in the moment.
My mission is to equip you to get more rest + self-care through mindful knitting, natural health solutions, and a simple morning routine.
If you are ready to say YES to stress relief, self-care and creating a knitting practice that centers you - you’re in the right place.
Hey, I’m Nadine. A mom, wife and happy knitter. For over 15 years as a mom I have been trying to figure out how to feel enough. To rest without guilt and to truly believe that I am doing good enough. I tried to find fulfillment by chasing perfection on every level, only to realize that it’s an impossible standard to live by and the sure way to mama burn out and unhappiness.
I finally realized that if I wanted to feel enough and rest without feeling guilty, I needed to focus on progress, not perfection. I needed to understand that caring for MYSELF first is the ticket to be the best mama and wife I can be.
I created some simple routines with natural health solutions and picked up the most cozy and relaxing rituals that made me feel whole and happy. And I am here to share them with you so you can do the same.
If you’re ready to finally take control of your stress, learn to use simple natural self care tools, relax and recharge in a way that YOU love and sleep better, this podcast is for you!
Take a deep breath and whip out those knitting needles - it’s time to ditch the mom-stress and live life on your terms!
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Free guide → Swap Scrolling for Stitching - everything you need to intentionally work the knitting habit into your life in just 3 days! (Plus: a newbie cheatsheet)
You know that feeling when you bind off a project and just sit there for a second like… ohhhh, that’s why I keep doing this?
There’s actually a reason your brain responds that way. And it’s the same reason scrolling can feel rewarding in the moment but leave you feeling oddly empty when you finally put your phone down.
In this episode, Nadine breaks down what dopamine actually does, why knitting delivers a more grounded kind of satisfaction than your phone ever will, and why finishing something with your own hands hits so differently — especially as a mom whose work almost never feels done.
In this episode:
What dopamine actually does (it’s more than just “the feel-good chemical”)
Why scrolling taps into reward pathways but still leaves you feeling hollow
Why completion and proof matter so much when you’re a mom
How to use knitting’s natural reward loop to build a habit that actually sticks
Why every single row counts — not just the finished project
Mentioned in this episode:
Free guide → Swap Scrolling for Stitching at theknittingmamas.com
This wraps up the April science series! Next week we’re moving into something new.
You’re tired. You get in bed. You tell yourself five minutes. And then somehow it’s 11:24, your eyes are dry, your brain is completely wired, and you know entirely too much about what strangers ate for dinner tonight.
Sound familiar?
In this episode, Nadine breaks down exactly why scrolling before bed backfires — and why it feels like rest even when it isn’t. Plus a realistic, zero-shame alternative that doesn’t require a perfect routine or an hour of free time.
In this episode:
Why screens before bed make sleep harder (the science, kept simple)
The third reason nobody talks about — and why it might be the biggest one
Why “easy” and “restful” aren’t always the same thing
How to replace the scrolling habit without just white-knuckling it
A realistic bedtime wind-down that actually fits real mom life
The notebook trick that stops late-night brain spirals
Mentioned in this episode:
Free guide → Swap Scrolling for Stitching at theknittingmamas.com
Cortisol has become one of those wellness buzzwords that makes everyone’s eyes glaze over. But before you scroll past — this isn’t that kind of episode.
In this episode, I break down what cortisol actually is, why it’s not the villain it gets made out to be, and what really happens when your body never gets enough chances to shift out of high alert. Plus — why something as simple as 20 minutes of knitting might be one of the most practical tools you have for helping your system finally exhale.
In this episode:
What cortisol actually does (and why it’s not the problem everyone says it is)
Why nonstop days and stimulating evenings keep your body more activated than it needs to be
How knitting creates the conditions your body needs to come out of stress mode
What “lowering your stress load” actually looks like in a real, loud, full mom life
3 simple ways to use knitting as a stress-relief tool starting tonight
Grab your 3-day reset now!
Free guide → Swap Scrolling for Stitching at www.theknittingmamas.com
Cortisol in the morning (from the Alive and Well Podcast)
You sit down to knit for just a few minutes. Then you look up and 25 minutes have passed, your shoulders have dropped, and you feel weirdly more like yourself. That feeling has a name - and once you understand what’s happening, you’ll want to give your brain more of it.
In this episode, I break down the science of flow state, why modern motherhood makes it so hard to access, and why knitting hits exactly the right sweet spot to get you there - without a perfect routine, a fancy setup, or an hour of free time.
In this episode:
What flow state actually is (and why it feels so good)
Why scrolling is basically the opposite of flow
Why your brain is starving for focused attention and doesn’t even know it
How knitting lands in the sweet spot between too easy and too hard
Three simple ways to get into flow faster tonight
Mentioned in this episode:
Free guide → Swap Scrolling for Stitching at theknittingmamas.com
Lumos Lumos Knitting Light
Ever find yourself sitting on the couch at 9:30 PM - technically “resting” - but still feeling completely wired? It’s not a willpower problem. It’s your nervous system.
In this episode, I break down what’s actually happening inside your body when stress never really gets to turn off. I explain the two modes your nervous system lives in, why modern life keeps so many of us mamas stuck in the wrong one, and why the thing you’re doing to wind down at night might actually be keeping you activated.
Plus - why knitting isn’t just a cute hobby, but a real cue your body can use to finally soften.
In this episode:
What your nervous system is actually doing when you feel “wired but tired”
Why 900 small stressors hit differently than one big one
What your phone is doing to your body at night (no shame, just science)
How knitting works as a pattern interrupt for your nervous system
What to start noticing in your own body this week
Mentioned in this episode:
Free guide → Swap Scrolling for Stitching at theknittingmamas.com
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