Crafting Hope: Molly Leonard’s Journey from Struggle to Strength

Content warning: Molly shares her experiences with mental health challenges, specifically an eating disorder, in this episode. In this inspiring episode of The Spark Changemakers Podcast, host Nikki Giant sits down with Molly Leonard, the founder of Craft With Me. At just 26 years old, Molly has transformed her passion for crafting into a powerful tool for mindfulness, healing, and community connection.Molly shares her deeply personal journey, from battling mental health challenges and spending years in and out of eating disorder units to discovering the therapeutic power of crafting. She talks about how a simple love for creating helped her find purpose, sparked meaningful conversations in hospital wards, and eventually led to her starting Craft With Me — a not-for-profit that delivers mindful craft workshops to people of all ages.Tune in to hear:The impact of creativity on mental wellbeingThe importance of self-expression and being our authentic selvesHow Molly’s resilience led her to become a King’s Trust Young Ambassador and a recipient of the prestigious Pride of Britain Award.Listen now for a moving conversation about overcoming adversity, finding joy in small moments, and using creativity to make a real difference in the world.Connect with MollyWebsite: https://craftwithme.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftwithmecic/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftWithMeCIC Enjoy The Spark Changemakers Podcast? Subscribe to never miss an episode.