Puzzle Chat
The Puzzle Chat podcast is your all-access pass to the thrilling world of puzzles with Jeff and Denice for Puzzle Month (All of January) and beyond. From fun challenges to fascinating stories, we’ve got puzzles to play, puzzle hacks to learn, and plenty of Puzzle Day and Puzzle Month fun. Learn more about the puzzle culture! What is Puzzle Month? This special month was started as an extension of Puzzle Day, which is celebrated annually on January 29th. Both Puzzle Day and Puzzle Month were founded by Jodi Jill, a professional puzzle maker and lifelong puzzle enthusiast. Her love for puzzles inspired her to share the joy of puzzling with people around the world.
For over 30 years, Puzzle Day has been a day to honor puzzles of all kinds, and Puzzle Month takes it a step further - encouraging puzzle fans to enjoy puzzles for the entire month of January! Denice and Jeff want to share that love of puzzles with the world!
Puzzle Chat
Puzzle Versus Doomscrolling: What is a Better Way to Unwind
Feeling trapped in endless feeds and doomscrolling late at night? This episode explores a refreshing, mindful alternative: puzzles! Discover how slowing down with a jigsaw, crossword, or brain teaser can calm your mind, boost focus, and turn screen fatigue into pure relaxation. It's probably time you stop doomscrolling and pick up a piece of a puzzle.
Why listen to this episode:
- Learn how puzzles can replace doomscrolling and reduce digital stress.
- Discover the mental and emotional benefits of slow, mindful play.
- Tips for choosing the perfect puzzle to unwind at the end of your day.
- Insight into how puzzle-solving improves focus, creativity, and mood.
- Practical ways to create a relaxing puzzle routine—even for busy schedules.
Take a break from endless scrolling and counteract how filling your brain (and your mood) with puzzles will thank you.