Coffee, Crochet, and Conversation
By: Stefanie
Language: en
Categories: Society, Culture, Personal, Journals, Philosophy
Coffee in one hand, crochet hook in the other, mic on the desk, and cats underfoot — welcome to cozy chaos. I’m Stef: mom, maker, runner‑in‑training, and unapologetic chaos coordinator. We mix laughs, tangents, and real talk on parenting (kids and pets), creativity, and self‑care. Segments like Brews News, Shuffle Happens, and Stitch Happens make each episode a coffee date with a friend who gets the messy middle. New here? Ep 0 is just a Costco sample — start with Ep 5 for the full meal. ☕ Cozy ✅ 😂 Funny ✅ 📻 Segments ✅ 💡 Relatable LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/CoffeeCrochetConversation coffeecrochetandconversation.substack.com
Episodes
Resolutions Without the Bullsh*t: Setting Goals That Actually Stick
Jan 09, 2026This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit coffeecrochetandconversation.substack.com Duration: 00:30:35
Breaking Chains: Naming the Things That Keep Us Stuck
Dec 19, 2025In the Season 1 finale, we talk about boundaries without over-explaining, the quiet kind of freedom that comes from choosing peace, and why guilt isn’t a moral compass.
We explore how attachment to familiar roles, patterns, and expectations can keep us stuck—even when nothing is actively holding us there. Using The Devil tarot card as a guide, this episode unpacks the difference between being trapped and believing you are, and how awareness alone can loosen chains you didn’t realize were optional.
This isn’t about burning everything down or magically fixing family dynamics. It’s abo...
Duration: 00:35:06Episode 19: Blending Chaos and Calm: How to Live in the In‑Between
Dec 12, 2025This week on Coffee, Crochet, and Conversation, we’re talking about the never-ending circus of being the “calm friend” while internally screaming into the void like a feral raccoon with a latte.If you know… you know.
We dive into how identity gets shaped by contradictory roles, what it means to be the emotional support lighthouse in your social circle, and why chaos and calm are actually just weird roommates sharing fridge space and arguing over Tupperware.
Then it’s time for Brews News, where I connect the dots on the latest political nonsense — from fear-based r...
Duration: 00:23:02Grief in Two Acts: When You’re Not Ready to Say Goodbye
Dec 05, 2025In this week’s episode of Coffee, Crochet, and Conversation, we’re diving head-first (and at full emotional speed) into the messy, complicated world of grief — especially the kind tangled up in unresolved relationships and the holiday season. You know… the fun stuff.
I walk through what it feels like to lose someone when things weren’t wrapped up with a neat bow, how those feelings sneak up on you between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and what processing “what can’t be changed” even looks like in real life. Spoiler: it’s not glamorous, but it’s real, and you're definitel...
Duration: 00:24:48Holiday Survival Guide: When Family Time Gets Messy
Nov 21, 2025Survive the holidays without losing your mind! From navigating family chaos and emotional landmines to setting boundaries and creating traditions that actually bring joy, this episode covers it all. Plus, we dive into this week’s tarot insight—the Hanged Man—to guide you through shifting perspectives, pausing when needed, and carrying light into the darker corners of life. With humor, honesty, and practical tips, this episode is your survival guide for a calmer, happier holiday season.
Music: "Don't Worry" by Moire (Uppbeat)
Hashtags: #CoffeeCrochetPodcast #HolidaySurvival #TarotTips #FamilyChaos #Boundaries #HangedMan #ShuffleHappens
This i... Duration: 00:29:39
OCD: Not Just About Clean Floors
Nov 14, 2025This week on Coffee, Crochet, and Conversation, I dive into the card Justice from the Tarot of the Sacred Kingdoms — exploring what balance, fairness, and self-honesty really mean when life’s scales tip a little sideways. Between stitches and sips, we get real about finding grace in imperfection, why “being fair” doesn’t always mean being soft, and how creative chaos can actually bring clarity.
It’s a cozy mix of reflection, humor, and a gentle kick in the yarn to keep going — even when things get tangled.
☕ Grab your coffee, pick up your project, and let’s unrave...
Duration: 00:21:33Life’s a Spin: Riding the Wheel
Nov 07, 2025This week, we take a breather from the heavy stuff and ride the lighter side of life’s wheel. From SNAP benefits to soybean politics, we unpack the chaos with a little humor and perspective. I share a personal “wheel moment” about resilience, letting go, and dancing in the rain — literally and metaphorically — and explore how to embrace change when life spins unexpectedly. Finally, we dive into our Shuffle Happens segment with the Wheel of Fortune, reflecting on momentum, opportunity, and showing up for the shifts in your own life.
Grab your coffee, your yarn, and maybe a little u...
Duration: 00:20:48Depression — Tiny Wins in the Dark
Oct 31, 2025Some days getting out of bed is a victory. Other days, it’s making a cup of coffee, picking up your yarn, or just hitting play on a podcast. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about depression, the lies it tells, and how even the smallest actions count as real, meaningful progress.
From guilt casseroles to gothic granny panties (yes, really), we’re finding humor in the hard stuff and grace in the gray days. Then, in Shuffle Happens, we meet The Hermit — a reminder that solitude can heal, but isolation can hurt. And in Brews News...
Duration: 00:28:31CPTSD: Living in the Echoes
Oct 24, 2025Fuel your coffee, pick up your hook, and join me for honest chats about healing, growth, and everything in between. From the quiet victories of living with CPTSD to tarot reflections, self-care rituals, and everyday humor, this is your space to feel seen, validated, and inspired. Grab your favorite brew, unwind, and remember: you’re not broken — you’re rebuilding, one stitch at a time.
Intro/Outro: Don’t Worry by Moire (Uppbeat)
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus... Duration: 00:27:07
Social Anxiety Awkwardly Thriving: Social Anxiety Unplugged
Oct 17, 2025Social anxiety, awkward victories, and showing up anyway — even when life’s messy, chaotic, or full of poop paintbrush moments. Grab your coffee and yarn, and let’s navigate it together.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit coffeecrochetandconversation.substack.com Duration: 00:23:42
Meant for This… or Just a Joke?
Oct 10, 2025Feeling like a fraud? I tackle imposter syndrome with CBT tricks, tracks wins, flips self-doubt, and dives into the Lovers tarot card to spark alignment in your creative life. Courage isn’t confidence—it’s showing up, mistakes and all.
Music Credit: Intro/Outro: Don’t Worry by Moire (Uppbeat)
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit coffeecrochetandconversation.substack.com Duration: 00:28:09
Solo, Not Alone: Thriving as a Single Parent
Oct 03, 2025From cozy chaos to heavy headlines, this week’s episode dives into solo parenting wins and fails, a Stitch Happens kitchen blooper, and Brews News on politics and power plays—before winding down with self‑care hacks and a Hierophant tarot pull reminding us to build our own traditions. Grab your coffee, embrace the mess, and keep your stitches sassy.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit coffeecrochetandconversation.substack.com Duration: 00:30:22
Saying No, Setting Boundaries & Tarot Wisdom
Sep 26, 2025This week, we flex our “no muscles,” set healthy boundaries, and peek into the Emperor tarot card for a little authority wisdom. Plus, national news, cat chaos, and cozy life lessons with coffee in hand.
Music: Don’t Worry by Moire (Uppbeat)
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Intro & Outro — “Don’t Worry” by Moire (Uppbeat)
Connect & Share:
Send your messy, funny, or empowering Stitch Happens stories (bonus points for pets or glitter bombs!) to coffeecrochetpodcast@gmail.com. Don’t forget to like, share, review, and tell a friend—help us grow our cozy, chaotic...
Tiny Wins, Unplugged Moments, and the Empress ☕🧶
Sep 19, 2025Reclaim your brain from endless scrolling without losing your sanity! This week on Coffee, Crochet, and Conversation, we cover everything from the latest economic stats (jobs, inflation, and yes, even Sky’s catnip budget 🐾) to practical tips for unplugging and boosting creativity, mood, and mindfulness.
We explore:
How small tech-free breaks can spark creativity and calm
The power of tiny wins, from finishing a coffee to surviving a 30-minute cat wrestling match
Step-by-step tips for building screen-free rituals
This week’s Shuffle Happens tarot card, the Empress, guiding us toward...
Duration: 00:37:13The Magic of Small Wins: Celebrating Tiny Victories in the Chaos
Sep 12, 2025Small wins aren’t small—they’re survival magic. In this episode, I share a personal story of overcoming social anxiety, explore the ripple effect of noticing others’ victories, and dive into the High Priestess Tarot card from my Sacred Kingdom deck. Slow down, trust your inner guidance, and celebrate all the tiny triumphs that keep us connected.
Music Credit: “Don’t Worry” by Moire (Uppbeat)
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit coffeecrochetandconversation.substack.com Duration: 00:29:19
Finding Your Magic, Delegating Like a Boss, and Shuffle Happens
Sep 05, 2025Being a working mom is messy, magical, and often hilarious — and this week I’m sharing it all. From finding 20 minutes of bliss in solo car rides to learning the power of delegation, we tackle the myths of “super mom” and celebrate showing up every day for your family.
Then we dive into Brews News Extended: key takeaways from the latest Jeffrey Epstein survivor press conference and why tariffs aren’t just politics—they hit every household.
Finally, in Shuffle Happens, our tarot segment, The Magician reminds us that the power to create, grow, and balance life...
Duration: 00:34:04Pajamas, Patience & Power Moves – The Fool’s Journey
Aug 29, 2025In this episode of Coffee, Crochet, and Conversation, we celebrate the unsung superheroes: stay-at-home parents. From coffee-fueled chaos to multitasking miracles, we explore how patience, pajama power, and tiny victories make everyday parenting a full-on adventure.
Plus, our brand-new segment Brews News dives into current events, giving you a sip of info you can trust. And don’t miss our first Card of the Day, featuring The Fool, a tarot-inspired reminder to embrace the unknown, lean into the mess, and trust the journey—because parenting, like life, is all about trial, error, and laughter.
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Duration: 00:28:53Adulting: The Controlled Chaos Edition
Aug 22, 2025Welcome back to Coffee, Crochet, and Conversation—the podcast where adulting is messy, chaotic, and usually requires extra caffeine (and maybe a stitch or two to keep us sane).
In this episode, we dive into the circus that is adulthood: bills that multiply like rabbits, chores that never end, and moments where controlled chaos is the only kind of control we get.
We’ll share laughs, stories, and a reminder that nobody’s really got it figured out—and that’s okay.
☕✨ Grab your coffee and let’s embrace the mess together.
💡 Want a more...
Duration: 00:31:35Why Rest Feels Illegal
Aug 15, 2025Episode 3 of Coffee, Crochet, and Conversation dives into that sneaky little feeling we all know too well: guilt for taking a break. Why does resting feel almost… illegal?
I get real (and funny) about overworking, mental load, and why guilt has no business sitting next to your coffee cup. We’ll talk about:
💤 Why rest is actually a superpower
🧶 How crochet and slow, mindful moments can teach us to breathe
😂 Tales of trying (and failing) to actually “relax” while the cats, dog, and life conspire against you
It’s messy, imperfect, and totally relatable—b...
Duration: 00:28:48Self Doubt Spiral
Aug 08, 2025Welcome to Episode 2 of Coffee, Crochet, and Conversation—where stitches unravel, confidence wobbles, and self-doubt spins us around like yarn in a toddler’s hands.
Today, I’m taking you into the messy middle of my creative process—aka that fun little brain loop where you question everything: your podcast, your projects, your entire existence. We talk about breaking the cycle, embracing imperfect progress, and why sometimes the only way out of the spiral… is through it (with coffee and maybe a few tears).
🧶 Come for the crochet metaphors, stay for the gentle chaos and real talk. Duration: 00:26:51
Terminology 101 — Crochet, Mental Health & Tarot Lingo Decoded
Aug 01, 2025Welcome to the first real episode of Coffee, Crochet, and Conversation! I’m Stef—your overthinking, over-caffeinated host—and today we’re decoding the core terms you’ll hear around here, from crochet fails to mental health buzzwords and tarot lingo.
We’ll cover:
🧶 Yarn disasters, tension tantrums, and why “frogging” is not a frog crime
🧠 PTSD vs. CPTSD, intrusive thoughts, and why setting boundaries isn’t mean
🔮 What a shadow deck is, how tarot pulls work, and why reversed cards aren’t just dramatic divas
😂 “Stitch Happens,” where I tell the tale of my dog vs. 70 feet of yarn
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Duration: 00:34:08👉 Start Here (Before I Change My Mind)
Jul 25, 2025“Episode 0 is basically me saying ‘Hi, I exist!’ Think of it like the free sample at Costco — nice, but not the whole meal. If you want the actual stories, stitches, and unfiltered chaos, skip straight to Episode 5: Stay-at-Home Moms: Pajamas, Patience, and Power Moves. That’s where I spill the coffee, drop a few stitches, and maybe overshare just a little too much. You’ve been warned.”.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit coffeecrochetandconversation.substack.com Duration: 00:08:16