Recent Episodes
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Ep. 145 Planning ahead for difficult times and creating a joyful amydala; Knitting shawls, trying mosaic crochet; finishing gnomes; and highlights of Redwood curtain segments
Feb 27, 2023 – 38:09 -
Ep. 144 Solastalgia --seeking comfort--, knitting shawls, gnomes and a snitch; Teaching my bones to knit, removing dams on the Klamath, and an announcement
Jan 21, 2023 – 32:50 -
Ep. 143 Joy Snacks, Insects, Shawl, Blocks, Historic Benbow Inn
Dec 28, 2022 – 39:29 -
Ep. 142 Light and the Brain; Dishcloths, Shawls, Sweater, Pumpkins and Leaves; Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples
Nov 13, 2022 – 35:21 -
Ep. 141. Book Review of Behave; Knitting Pumpkins, Dishcloths and Shawls; Redwoods Skywalk
Oct 10, 2022 – 34:37 -
Ep. 140 Nature Deficit Disorder; Crochet Baby Blanket; Knit Snail and washcloth; The Eroding Cliffs of California
Sep 23, 2022 – 38:20 -
Ep. 139 Thinking Fast and Slow; Knitting and Crochet; Cars to Bikes
Aug 25, 2022 – 34:05 -
Ep. 138 Volunteerism, Mandalas Moebius Cast On, Sneaker and Rogue Waves
Jul 27, 2022 – 37:23 -
Ep. 137 Highly Sensitive People; knitting blocks and socks and crocheting granny squares; Potawot Health Village
Jun 20, 2022 – 45:32 -
Ep. 136. Impact of Shutdowns on Introverts and Extroverts; Knitting baby items and mixing and matching gnome parts; Xeriscaping for Droughts
May 21, 2022 – 35:43 -
Ep. 135. Hedonic Adaptation; Trying Freeform, Finding Comfort; & Knits in the World; Craftsman television series
Apr 20, 2022 – 31:49 -
Ep. 134. Perfectionism; blankets, reports & tips; Cal Poly Humboldt
Mar 9, 2022 – 37:53 -
Ep. 133 Loving Kindness Meditation, Blankets, Hats and Socks, and Old Town Buggy Rides
Feb 22, 2022 – 35:29 -
Ep. 132 Intrinsic & Extrinsic Motivation; New socks, old birds, and new stitches; La Niña & El Niño
Jan 23, 2022 – 42:54 -
Ep. 131 Gnomes, Finishing Plus, Truth Bias, Planned Housing
Dec 27, 2021 – 32:01 -
Ep. 130. Construal Level Theory of Finishing Projects; Sewing up sweaters; Crocheting Coasters; Humboldt Sea Level Rise
Nov 20, 2021 – 35:39 -
Ep. 129 Wool and Sleep; Knitting Little Things and Sweaters; Renaming a State Park
Oct 28, 2021 – 37:50 -
Ep. 128 Grounding, Cardi Knit-along, Knitting Failures, The Grange
Sep 30, 2021 – 39:26 -
Ep. 127 Zoom Tips for Your Brain; Sampler Socks; Cardi Kal; The National Christmas Tree
Aug 28, 2021 – 34:54 -
Ep. 126. Brains of Introverts and Extroverts; Knitting gnomes, shawls, sweaters, and dishcloths; Updates on Behind the Redwood Curtains
Jul 31, 2021 – 39:32 -
Ep. 125. Link Between Biodiversity and Human Happiness; Shawl and Sock Knitting; Keeping the Giant Jolly Art
Jun 18, 2021 – 34:40 -
Ep. 124 Willpower, Two Double Stranded Hats; New Shawl project; Fernbridge
May 4, 2021 – 45:10 -
Ep. 123. Revenge Bedtime Procrastination; Blocking Party and Knitting in Black; Honor Tax
Apr 11, 2021 – 39:20 -
Ep. 122. Resilience, Rick Hanson style; Fingering weight hats, ponchos, scrubbies, & knitting with raffia; Last Chance Grade.
Mar 15, 2021 – 34:46 -
Ep. 121 Brain Booth; Knitted Hats and Gnomes; Knitting Videos; Humboldt Bay Oysters
Feb 11, 2021 – 38:27 -
Ep. 120. Resilience, Finishing and Starting, Pom Poms, Public Art Bench
Jan 10, 2021 – 27:11 -
Ep. 119 Brain, Gut and Moods; Swaps, Knit-a-longs, Birds and Leaves; and North Coast Fall and Winter Gardening
Dec 2, 2020 – 34:59 -
Ep. 118 The Sense of Smell and How it Connects Us to Others; Updates on Knitting; Janes Creek Controversy
Oct 10, 2020 – 31:35 -
Ep. 117 Compassion and the Brain; Knit a-longs; Virtual Fiber events
Sep 7, 2020 – 44:27 -
Ep. 116 Post Traumatic Growth; Cotton and Potholders; The River Otter Project
Aug 20, 2020 – 47:47 -
Ep. 115 Brain Benefits of Travel without Traveling; Comfort Knitting; Ceanothus
Jul 17, 2020 – 30:03 -
Ep. 114 Helping Our Brains Survive Isolation; Celebrating Great Patterns; Hats and Potholders; Open Studios
Jun 13, 2020 – 35:18 -
Ep. 113 Mind-Body in Depth: Depression and Pain; Knitting Hats, Ballband Dish Towel; Starting a Potholder Swap; Businesses Help Support Community
May 2, 2020 – 35:48 -
Ep. 112 The Brain Science Behind Cuteness; Cute Knitting and Crochet; Lady Bird Johnson Park
Mar 23, 2020 – 37:29 -
Ep. 111 The Chocolate Episode: Good for Your brain, a Fun Visit to Dick Taylor's Chocolate Factory, plus Knitting Scarves, Gnomes and Trees
Feb 7, 2020 – 46:01 -
Ep. 110 The Vagus Nerve and Your Brain and Health; Knitting Small Things; Crocheting Scrubbies and getting new yarn; Utility boxes as canvases for public art
Jan 22, 2020 – 47:21 -
Ep. 109 Dinaural Beats, Paper Quilting, Jewish Hearts revisit; Another Contexta Hotpad, Fern Canyon
Dec 5, 2019 – 34:16 -
Ep. 108 Brain Changes in Animal-Human Interaction; Cairos Wristlet; Yield of Washcloth Swap; and the Samoa Cookhouse
Nov 7, 2019 – 36:22 -
Ep. 107 Socks and tips; Analysis Paralysis; North Coast Tourism
Sep 18, 2019 – 38:17 -
Ep. 106 Summer socks, beaded i-cord, color app, washcloth exchange, The Placebo Effect, Arcata Fairy Festival
Aug 13, 2019 – 37:29 -
Ep. 105 Blankets, Buffalo Log Cabin Mitts, Diet and Depression, Reintroduction of the Condor
Jul 14, 2019 – 36:25 -
Ep. 104 Anna Zilboorg Interview: Master Teacher Series
May 18, 2019 – 25:31 -
Ep. 103 Knitting Little Things; Starting a New Welcome Blanket; Magnetoreception and the Human Brain; The Redwood Monastery
Apr 28, 2019 – 43:05 -
Ep. 102 Franklin Habit Interview: Master Teacher Series
Mar 22, 2019 – 33:46 -
Ep. 101 Investigating science and intuition in the film Innsaei; Finishing and planning new knitting projects; Reporting on the documentary Murder Mountain; Giveaways galore
Jan 18, 2019 – 45:23 -
Ep. 100 Do Brain Games Really Work; Finishing a Pair of Fingerless Mitts; Modifying a Dog Sweater and Starting another Charity Block; Feasting on Humboldt Grassfed Beef
Jan 4, 2019 – 33:37 -
Ep. 099 Linking happiness with Housing; Tackling a Dog Sweater; Crocheting a Sweater for the Sheep; Why Salmon is Everything
Dec 17, 2018 – 35:03 -
Ep. 098 The mighty cerebellum invades the thinking brain; Margaret wonders if sock yarn can hold negative energy; Catherine faces harsh reality; Albino redwoods reveal their secrets
Dec 2, 2018 – 30:05 -
Ep. 097 Create Happy Brain Chemicals through Singing; Reaping the Rewards of Dishcloth Exchange; Finding Comfort through Jewish Hearts for Pittsburgh; Discovering the Redwood Canopy
Nov 16, 2018 – 28:13 -
Ep. 096 Finding Fun Brain Facts; Continuing the Template; Finishing Granny Squares; Discovering Milwel Point; Slow Podcasting
Nov 1, 2018 – 35:12
Recent Reviews
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PurlymermaidSaddened but gratefulAloha from me on the Big Island, Today I sadly discovered you have stopped your beautiful sessions with us. I actually teared up and am consoling myself. You ladies are terrific to share yourselves and thoughts with all of us out here. I for one certainly gained so much being included in your programs. I’ve learned about awesome knitters and crocheters. I’ve learned about applicable scientific facts and special places in Humboldt Co. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m sad because I felt as though I had met kindred spirits. Both you women really love life and people, it’s wonderful to have a meaningful message coming my way about the love of my life, creativity. I feel so connected . I feel as though I am in mourning for dear friends. So many losses and tragedy in our lives. But thank you for your beauty and organization and dependable podcasts. I’ll miss you two! So sorry to see you leave. No worries. You left us in a positive place. Lots of love to you both. Aloha and knit on…Susan
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opi24Fun and interesting.Margaret’s and Catherine’s podcast is lovely. They include interesting knitting information, their project reviews and research on brain functioning. The latter is fascinating! Interesting in a useful way, especially on good mental health techniques in this time of the pandemic. Their voices are pleasant, and the segments are well-organized without being rigid. I love this podcast!
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CAPS GrammyWonderful PodcastI started listening to this podcast recently and have very quickly come to appreciate its variety of knowledge and sense of humor. I find it thought provoking too. The two ladies make me feel comfortable, as if I am part of a conversation with friends. I will go back to the beginning and listen to the episodes from the beginning. Thank you!
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MydogmeekaLove this podcastThese two ladies pour their hearts and time into every podcast episode. The valuable to me information they share has me wanting to visit the west coast again and see what I’m imagining in my head as they describe the topic. Tying knitting into its impacts on our brains and lifestyles is so interesting. Thank you!
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Spinning BuddyAlways top notch!My two favorite subjects in one podcast. The science of how your brain learns and creates and knitting! Along with learning other topics about California. Catherine and Margaret have a really nice way of presenting information backed up by scientific studies. I highly recommend!
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Happy Hopper RoseFabulousThis podcast has knitting, neuroscience, psychology and best of all, heart. I have enjoyed it greatly.
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LindaTH101Best Knitting Podcast!Catherine and Margaret are thoroughly entertaining! Their fun relationship come through in every podcast. Every Podcast features a segment on the latest and most interesting brain research particularly as it relates to knitting. Another segment provides information about the Northern California area where they live. This is a beautiful part of the country and I enjoy their discussions about the Redwoods, the native Americans in that area, and the Pacific Ocean. All this and updates on their knitting, tips, and what they are learning about knitting and crocheting makes a great show. Their voices are well modulated and there is no shrieking laughter or rudely interrupting each other. I have been listening since the beginning and never miss an episode.
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lslecoursGreat podcast!I love the learning perspective! Makes me think about my knitting and lifestyle. I also love hearing about the area where you live. Thank you for all your work in producing this podcast!
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eanderson27Excellent podcastGives you plenty of interesting knitting with other topics that give you something to think about when you knit! Love the information on the actual north coast!!
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coltonfiberladyKnitting for the ThoughtfulI really enjoy this podcast, most particularly how brain science and learning research mesh with knitting. It is always nice to think that this addiction, I mean hobby, is doing good things for my brain and health!
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PyperjeanA podcast it's more stimulating than bulletproof coffeeThese two gals seem like ordinary Knitter's however what you learn from them is sophisticated, intriguing and a bit life changing!
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oryxrunPodcast StarsI don’t just like this podcast, this is one of my top shelf podcasts. I am entertained as well as learn so much from the two of you.
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misspammFriends you want to have over.I enjoy listening to this podcast so much. It's like having good friends come over to knit and chat except they know so much more then me.
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bsaito1I love the brainy stuffAlthought I love projects and yarn, it is the brainy stuff that keeps me coming back. Also the descriptions of Humboldt County.
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FlknitterKnitting and science!Love the knitting content and the science segment is always fun and interesting!
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seekateknitEnjoyable knitting Banter!I really enjoy listening to Margaret and Catherine chat about knitting and the brain- it's so interesting! Definately a podcast that I listen too on the regular for learning how to be a better knitter through understanding the process better. Science is just so neat! Also, the behind the redwood curtain segment makes me want to come visit :)
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NoahxstrEntertainingI really enjoy learning about how the brain works and how it relates to knitting and everyday life. Excellent information and very entertaining.
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MsCookie45My brain is being fedI love this podcast! There is always interesting information on how our brains work with the knit process. I can't get enough. I could easily listen to this for the whole 10 hrs of my work day..........everyday! I like hearing about your projects. Then you throw a lovely bit of SWAG at us with information on your area. It's a One Stop Shop of information.
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CarrieMtnGreat podcastThese two women discuss knitting (sometimes crochet), interesting and thoughtful tidbits on the brain or learning, and each episode has something about Northern California. I love to knit, and to learn. I also lived and studied in NoCal for many years. This is a great podcast with interesting topics.
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catholic_grandmaGrab Your Knitting and a Cup of TeaMargaret and Catherine deliver a great experience for the listener as they discuss what they have learned from their knitting, their works in progress, various aspects of learning and brain function as it applies to knitting and their location “behind the Redwood Curtain”. You may find you look at knitting in a whole new way after listening.
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BbobetteOne of my Top Ten PodcastsI love to learn, and their focus on why knitting helps you do that is a great motivater. They have fun on the show, and it is blast to listen too!
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SusCochranFantasticThis podcast is interesting and the information presented about knitting and learning is amazing. There are many many connections to all phases of learning! GREAT!
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Marybeth KressSo smart!Wonderful knitting podcast. I learn something every episode. Great content.
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danimac-Love the discussionsI love the science and neuroscience discussions. And the talk about life in a small town.
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meadowlarkknitFascinating!As a knitter and educator, I can't get enough of the interesting content in this podcast. I am a new listener, catching up on back episodes.
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sonialena7Great Information on Knitting and LearningThe main reason I like this show is because it makes me feel better about all the time I spend knitting. It’s good for my brain and my health! I enjoy listening to the projects and yarns that the hosts talk about, and I especially enjoy listening about learning and brain research. I didn’t think I would care about the segment dealing with life in Northern California, but I find it really interesting and it makes me want to find similar events or places near where I live. This is a great show and I learn so much every episode. I highly recommend it.
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MfleshmanReally enjoy this oneI enjoy the segments on this podcast, especially the brainy stuff. Keep it up ladies.
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LabknitBenefits of KnittingThis is one of the best knitting podcasts around! Interesting topics & I always learn something new!
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