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What if one of the best things you could do for your mental health was to become a beginner at something? In this episode of The Healthy Me Reset, I'm joined by Alice O'Connell, founder of Learn to Knit Online, to explore how creative hobbies like knitting and cross-stitching can help us slow down, manage stress, and rediscover the joy of learning something new. Alice discovered knitting while working as an actress and eventually turned her passion into a way to help others. She shares how knitting became a source of comfort and connection during her breast cancer treatment, and why she believes the process of learning a new skill can be just as valuable as the finished product. We also talk about perfectionism, the pressure women put on themselves to be good at everything, and how embracing the messy beginner stage can help us develop greater confidence and self-compassion. Whether you've always wanted to learn to knit, have a creative hobby you've neglected, or simply need a healthier way to unwind, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to be good at something to benefit from doing it. In This Episode 0:02:03 A Knitting Journey That Started in Adulthood 0:05:13 Embrace the Messy Beginner 0:09:48 Knitting Through Breast Cancer 0:13:42 Crafting Through Life's Challenges 0:20:16 Swap Scrolling for Something Nourishing 0:23:35 Take Beginner Frustration One Stitch at a Time 0:27:00 Find Your Way to Learn to Knit   A Few Takeaways You don't have to be perfect to enjoy the process. Learning something new requires patience, and those early mistakes are part of building confidence and resilience. Creative hobbies can offer a welcome break from stress. Repetitive, hands-on activities like knitting and cross-stitching may help you feel more grounded and give you a chance to slow down. Small moments count. You don't need hours of free time or expensive supplies. Even 10 or 20 minutes spent learning or creating can become a meaningful part of your day. It's never too late to be a beginner. Trying something unfamiliar can open the door to new interests, connections, and a little more joy in everyday life. Connect With Alice O'Connell Learn more about Alice's beginner knitting classes, project tutorials, and free resources: Website: https://learntoknitonline.com/ Instagram: @learntoknitonline  Connect With Dr. Emily Visit https://www.emilyvinzantmd.com/ for more resources on improving your physical, mental, and spiritual health. Enjoying the podcast? Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Your review helps more women discover The Healthy Me Reset and find practical, sustainable ways to improve their health. Listen and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthy-me-reset/id1596288398 Disclaimer The Healthy Me Reset podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or the practice of medicine. The information shared on this podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or another qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health and medical needs.

Didn't See that Coming is intense, in depth, and intended to walk through a really difficult time in my life ... to help you see the humanity and grow in yours! It's intense for me to walk through and a true labor of love for my audience and family. That's why I've decided this is a good time to pause the podcast.  My plan is to bring new episodes out again next December - January! If you love this work, make sure to listen to my Healthy Me Reset podcast - episodes will continue weekly 💓

Are you unfulfilled in your life?  Feel like everyone else has found their place, their people, their comfort zone and you just can't quite fit? You hit the worlds success and you are just existing.  I've been there.  In this episode, I'm sharing my own story of feeling like a square peg in a round hole. And why unfulfillment is inevitable in that place. And where you turn for fulfillment will ultimately become your strength or your next problem.  Medicine might offer you a diagnosis... and medications to numb yourself out. But they won't offer fulfillment.  Buffers like spending money and social media will offer distraction but not fulfillment.  For me, turning to God, the higher power, has brought more peace, comfort, and fulfillment than anything else I've ever found.  Opening my mind to fulfillment from that place has changed this journey from unraveling to reset in the healthiest ways.  If you are ready to step into your reset and find fulfillment and purpose in being you, head to www.emilyvinzantmd.com to find out how to work with me in creating your Healthy Me Reset spirituall, mentally, and physically.    Song reference: Shallow by Lady Gaga Bible Verse: Psalm 17: I call on you, Lord, because you will answer me.   

How much money does it take to be happy? There's 2 very conflicting numbers out there and I think I know why.  In this episode, I'm diving into money and happiness.  And sharing some surprising answers! I've walked life now at a few different income levels and found peace and happiness at every single one... once I stopped chasing the other to fulfill me.  If that's what you are looking for, this episode is for you.    Ready to start your own Healthy Me Reset? Head to www.emilyvinzantmd.com to find out how to work with me!

As women, we are often taught early to "paint the face"... to look happy, to be pretty, to hide the pain.  We learn in the process that the natural us is unacceptable, less happy, less pretty, something to hide.  In the unraveling, many of us reach a point where we just don't want to paint any longer.  What we do with that determines our futures, can impact relationships, and creates a strength or weakness in our relationships with ourselves.  In this episode, I'm sharing how an unexpected connection made me take a long look at my own paint. And what I'm choosing to do with that.  If dropping the paint is part of your Healthy Me Reset, I invite you to come work with me. God sees you authentically but those human voices can be loud. Let's balance that out. Head to www.emilyvinzantmd.com to find out more!

Feel like you are coming out of the unraveling storm just long enough to experience peace and happiness ... and then you hit a new low right after? Me too.  Growth and change takes weathering some strong emotions.  It doesn't make it easy, though.  In this episode, I'm sharing that storm I'm weathering and a few of my favorite songs that are helping me get through.  I'm also sharing the solutions you can choose through medicine and coaching and challenging you to find those that are the healthiest for you.  If you are ready to create a Healthy Me Reset through the unraveling, come work with me. You can find out more at www.emilyvinzantmd.com Songs referenced: You Say by Lauren Daigle

Notice a generational shift in respect in your family? Me, too.  That's what we are taking on in this episode of the podcast. You may not agree with definitions used by other generations but you have to understand their definitions before you will ever move forward to the relationship you desire.  If you feel disrespected, taken advantage of, or misunderstood, this episode is for you.  I've got my my daughter, Ella, on the podcast sharing her thoughts on respect and I'm sharing mine. And, boy, are they different!   If you are ready to start your own Healthy Me Reset and get out of this unraveling, come work with me! Head to www.emilyvinzantmd.com to find out how.   

Sometimes we don't agree.  Sometimes we see things differently.  The relationships that matter most in our lives are the clearest reflection of that.  For me recently, it has been with my daughter, Ella.  And she's on the podcast with me this week! In this episode, Ella and I dive into how we see ourselves and each other. And why understanding that can be the key to reconstructing healthy relationships with each other.  This episode is key for those of you who have a teen to twenty-year-old in your life. Please share it with anyone who needs to hear it...    If you are ready to start your own Healthy Me Reset, you can find more resources and apply to work with Dr. Emily at www.emilyvinzantmd.com. 

Irritability is a common issue for us mid-life ladies.  But sometimes it just feels like you can't kick it no matter what you try.  I've been there... in this episode of the unraveling and many times since 😂   If you are struggling with endless or uncontrollable irritability, it may be time for a Healthy Me Reset. Click here to find out how to work with Dr. Emily on your own path to getting healthy through the unraveling.

Feeling a little lost in this world? I have reached a time in my life where the old answers aren't fitting, the old experts don't feel like the experts I thought they were, and I'm finding so much new connection in that.  It's ok to be lost when you know your foundation.  You will be in this journey.  It's ok to not have all the answers.  You aren't meant to.  It's ok to question the answers you thought were right.  They might not be.    That's growing into the new you through your unraveling.  The you who can sit with people differently: with understanding, with connection, with authenticity and questioning through shared pain.  That connection with yourself, with God, with others might be exactly what God is creating in your lost times.    Unraveling and looking for a healthy way out? Find out how to work with Dr. Emily at www.emilyvinzantmd.com.