The Art of Hobbyness

This Mother’s Day, we’re not talking gifts, we’re talking about what moms actually need. Erin & Tam share why asking for time to explore your own hobbies and interests might be the most meaningful thing you can ask for.@theartofhobbyness
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Tam tries latte art and shares what it’s like when a cozy hobby doesn’t come easy but you keep pouring anyway.@theartofhobbyness
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Erin & Tam explore a simple idea called the “4 C’s of hobbies” and ask: do our hobbies actually meet all our needs?@theartofhobbyness
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Erin reflects on her journey with HYROX and how something physically demanding became a hobby she genuinely enjoys. From sharing the experience with her husband to already looking ahead to the next race, Erin & Tam talk about what it means to be drawn to intensity and how some hobbies leave you wanting more.
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We often talk about choosing hobbies but what about the ones that choose us? Tam opens up about how cooking stepped in during a time of grief and slowly became something more. This conversation explores how hobbies can emerge in unexpected ways, especially in seasons where survival, love, and care quietly shape what we return to each day.
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Erin & Tam celebrate 100 episodes of The Art of Hobbyness by reflecting on how hobbies have shaped their creativity, motherhood, and everyday lives. We share the lessons that surprised us and the encouragement we’d give any mom trying to make space for joy.
 
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Erin & Tam discuss an article from The New Yorker that asks whether hobbies still fit into modern life. Why can hobbies feel harder to claim as adults and when did they start feeling like something we have to justify?Do We Need Hobbies? New Yorker Article
 

Spring makes everything feel possible again. Erin & Tam talk about the gentle urge to try something new this time of year and why hobbies can be the easiest place to begin.@theartofhobbynesswww.artofhobbyness.com

Erin & Tam dive into a list of unexpected hobbies people are picking up lately. From silent book clubs to mastering one recipe at a time, we explore what makes these hobbies appealing and why niche hobbies are having a moment.“12 Of-The-Moment Hobbies To Try This Year” by Jolie Kerr The Washington Post

Not every hobby season is full of excitement and inspiration. Sometimes hobbies meet us during the harder moments in life, offering a small anchor when everything else feels uncertain. Erin & Tam explore how hobbies can create space for rest, creativity, and processing emotions during difficult seasons, and why having a place to put your feelings can be more powerful than we expect.@theartofhobbynesswww.artofhobbyness.com