The Art of Hobbyness

From creative experiments to unexpected challenges, Erin & Tam look back on the hobbies that shaped Season 2 and the lessons they’re taking with them.   @theartofhobbyness   www.artofhobbyness.com

Tam shares how an organization hobby unexpectedly led to DIY projects, renovations, and a whole new way to express her creativity. A conversation about following your curiosity and seeing where a hobby takes you. @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyness.com

From where we started to where we are now, Erin & Tam reflect on how their hobbies (and mindsets) have evolved over the course of the podcast. What’s changed, what surprised them, and what they’d do differently if they were starting today.   @theartofhobbyness https://www.artofhobbyness.com/

Erin shares what it looked like to revisit camping as a hobby this time with kids in tow. From convincing her husband to go the camper route to what that first trip was really like, it’s a peek into what happens when an old hobby meets mom life. @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyness.com

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 www.artofhobbyness.com

Tam tries latte art and shares what it’s like when a cozy hobby doesn’t come easy but you keep pouring anyway. @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyness.com

Erin & Tam explore a simple idea called the “4 C’s of hobbies” and ask: do our hobbies actually meet all our needs? @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyness.com

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. @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyness.com

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. @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyness.com

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.   @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyness.com

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. @theartofhobbyness www.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. @theartofh...

Millennial moms are great at planning. But what about the hobbies that sneak up on you? Erin & Tam share how a spontaneous kitchen experiment became a reminder not to overthink when trying something new. We explore how saying yes in the moment can bring connection, creativity, and a little spark back into everyday life.   @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyness.com

Tam tries organization as a hobby during a season of change and finds it’s about more than bins and labels. We unpack the “new year, new me” urge to reset, borrowing systems from friends, and how cleaning out a drawer can sometimes feel like cleaning out your life. @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyness.com

You started the hobby. You loved the hobby. You stopped the hobby. Now what? Erin & Tam unpack the guilt that can follow abandoned hobbies and explore why millennial moms feel pressure to turn every interest into a long-term identity, and how releasing a hobby can be just as meaningful as starting one. @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyness.com

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. @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyn...

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.  https://softowl.net/shop/

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. @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyness.com

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. @the...

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.  https://www.n...

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. @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyness.com

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. @bambirdboutique www.bambirdboutique.com @magpiemahjong www.magpiemahjong.com

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. @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyness.com