The Art of Hobbyness

Why Doing Social Hobbies Together Matters More Than We Think

Erin & Tam talk about how social hobbies, like walking, games, and creative groups, support well-being and even longevity, especially during seasons of motherhood that can feel isolating. We explore why doing something together can feel safer than trying to “make friends,” and how small, consistent connections can quietly improve our health and sense of self.
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Erin Tries a New Hobby: Candle Making

When a candle making kit shows up as a gift, Erin lets herself try a hobby without expectations, allowing creativity to meet her where she is in this season of life.
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Let Yourself Have a Snow Day

Snow days shrink the world and soften expectations but why do we only allow that when the weather forces it? Erin & Tam talk about using hobbies to pass the time when you’re snowed in and how to carry that same low-pressure, cozy energy into regular life. No productivity required.@theartofhobbynesswww.artofhobbyness.com

Walking Counts as a Hobby

Walking doesn’t have to be about steps, speed, or self-improvement to count. Erin & Tam talk about why walking deserves hobby status for millennial moms craving low-pressure self-care. Tam shares how perfectionism made it hard to enjoy walking at first, and how habit stacking, like podcasts or a walking buddy, helped reframe it as care instead of a task. Slow, imperfect walks still count.@theartofhobbyness
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How Hobbies Keep Your Brain Young

What if your hobby wasn’t just fun but actually caring for your brain? Erin & Tam break down research showing that creative hobbies may help slow brain aging. We talk about why learning, play, and curiosity matter more than mastery, why hobbies aren’t a waste of time, and how making space for creativity can be a powerful form of brain care and self-care for busy millennial moms.
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All-or-Something: How Micro Yes’s Transform Mom Life

Motherhood loves to trick us into thinking if we can’t do it perfectly, we shouldn’t do it at all. But what if “something” is exactly what you need? In this episode, Erin & Tam dive into the power of micro yes’s; tiny, gentle choices that help you move out of overwhelm, build momentum, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that get lost in mom life.@theartofhobbynesswww.artofhobbyness.com

Erin & Tam Finally Try a Hobby Together

Erin & Tam share what it was like to try a new hobby, mahjong together for the first time. We talk about why it’s easier to try something new with a safe person, and how letting yourself be bad at something together gives you permission to enjoy the experience without turning it into another thing to master.
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Gentle Hobbies for Heavy Seasons

Seasonal depression isn’t always obvious. Sometimes it looks like low energy, less joy, or feeling off without knowing why. Erin & Tam talk about how seasonal shifts affect mood, especially for millennial moms, and why honoring your capacity through gentle hobbies can be a form of self-care, not giving up.@theartofhobbynesswww.artofhobbyness.com

Why the Holidays Feel So Fast (And How Hobbies Help Moms Slow Down)

If you blink and suddenly it’s January, you’re not alone. For millennial moms, the holidays come with invisible labor, endless deadlines, and the pressure to make everything magical. Erin & Tam talk about what’s really causing the “fast season” feeling and how simple, cozy holiday hobbies can help you step out of survival mode and into slower, more meaningful moments.
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The Hobby of Doing Nothing (And Why You Probably Need It)

Millennial women grew up being told to hustle, overachieve, and stay busy. But what if your most creative, grounded self is waiting in the pockets of time where you do absolutely nothing? Erin & Tam explore the link between quiet moments and creativity, the guilt millennial women feel around rest, and how stillness can help you reconnect with your identity beyond the to-do list.@theartofhobbynesswww.artofhobbyness.com