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111: Anne Kirketerp | Craft Psychology: The Link Between Crafting & Wellbeing
Manage episode 471195737 series 3443923
The moment you carve, knit, bake or start folding paper, something remarkable happens in your brain. The anxious spiral of thoughts quiets, stress hormones recede, and you enter a state that Dr. Anne Kirketerp calls "meaningful self-forgetfulness."
Dr. Anne Kirketerp is a psychologist, researcher, and craftsperson who pioneered Craft Psychology—the study of how hands-on creative activities impact mental well-being. With a background in both psychology and craftsmanship, she has spent years exploring the health benefits of making, from reducing stress to enhancing focus and problem-solving skills.
Formerly a professor and research director, Anne left academia to focus on studying the link between crafting and mental health. Her work combines scientific research with practical insights, showing how structured and free-form creative activities can foster flow, resilience, and psychological wellbeing.
She is the author of Craft Psychology and runs craftpsychology.com, where she shares research-based insights and exercises designed to help people integrate craft into their daily lives.
📚 Learn more about Anne Kirketerp and Craft Psychology:
- https://www.craftpsykologi.dk/english-page
- https://www.craftpsykologi.dk/
- https://www.instagram.com/craftpsykologi/
- https://www.facebook.com/craftpsykologi
🗓️ Recorded February 27th, 2025. 📍 Finhan, France
PODCAST INFO
Podcast website: http://theconrad.family/podcast
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Chapters
1. 111: Anne Kirketerp | Craft Psychology: The Link Between Crafting & Wellbeing (00:00:00)
2. Creating Craft Psychology as a Field (00:01:43)
3. Why Craft Has Been Overlooked (00:05:31)
4. The Health Benefits of Using Your Hands (00:09:33)
5. Understanding Flow in Crafting (00:16:14)
6. High vs. Low Structure in Crafting (00:20:50)
7. The Five Effects of Craft Psychology (00:33:02)
8. Craft Activities Under the Radar (00:44:00)
9. Owning Your Passion Without Excuses (00:54:00)
10. Where to Learn More About Craft Psychology (01:09:47)
124 episodes
Manage episode 471195737 series 3443923
The moment you carve, knit, bake or start folding paper, something remarkable happens in your brain. The anxious spiral of thoughts quiets, stress hormones recede, and you enter a state that Dr. Anne Kirketerp calls "meaningful self-forgetfulness."
Dr. Anne Kirketerp is a psychologist, researcher, and craftsperson who pioneered Craft Psychology—the study of how hands-on creative activities impact mental well-being. With a background in both psychology and craftsmanship, she has spent years exploring the health benefits of making, from reducing stress to enhancing focus and problem-solving skills.
Formerly a professor and research director, Anne left academia to focus on studying the link between crafting and mental health. Her work combines scientific research with practical insights, showing how structured and free-form creative activities can foster flow, resilience, and psychological wellbeing.
She is the author of Craft Psychology and runs craftpsychology.com, where she shares research-based insights and exercises designed to help people integrate craft into their daily lives.
📚 Learn more about Anne Kirketerp and Craft Psychology:
- https://www.craftpsykologi.dk/english-page
- https://www.craftpsykologi.dk/
- https://www.instagram.com/craftpsykologi/
- https://www.facebook.com/craftpsykologi
🗓️ Recorded February 27th, 2025. 📍 Finhan, France
PODCAST INFO
Podcast website: http://theconrad.family/podcast
YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/theconradfamily365
Apple Podcasts: https://www.theconrad.family/apple
Spotify: https://theconrad.family/spotify
RSS: https://theconrad.family/rss
SUPPORT & CONNECT
Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Theconradfamily
Share a review: https://www.theconrad.family/review-our-podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconrad.family
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconradfamily
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theconradfamily
Chapters
1. 111: Anne Kirketerp | Craft Psychology: The Link Between Crafting & Wellbeing (00:00:00)
2. Creating Craft Psychology as a Field (00:01:43)
3. Why Craft Has Been Overlooked (00:05:31)
4. The Health Benefits of Using Your Hands (00:09:33)
5. Understanding Flow in Crafting (00:16:14)
6. High vs. Low Structure in Crafting (00:20:50)
7. The Five Effects of Craft Psychology (00:33:02)
8. Craft Activities Under the Radar (00:44:00)
9. Owning Your Passion Without Excuses (00:54:00)
10. Where to Learn More About Craft Psychology (01:09:47)
124 episodes
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