Explore every episode of the podcast The Art of Hobbyness
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| Tiny Hobbies: It Still Counts | 28 Sep 2026 | 00:12:50 | |
Does learning one French phrase count as a hobby? What about one crossword puzzle or watering your plants? We say yes! We’re talking about tiny hobbies and why you don’t need a big block of free time to make space for a little Hobbyness. @theartofhobbyness | |||
| Hobbies That Take You Places | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:11:36 | |
Sometimes the best way to experience a place is through a hobby. We’re sharing how hobbies like exploring bookstores, visiting farmers markets, sketching, and photography can help us slow down, explore, and connect with the places we visit. @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyness.com | |||
| The Soundtrack of a Hobby | 31 Aug 2026 | 00:12:09 | |
What’s playing in the background can completely change how a hobby feels. From nostalgic playlists to podcasts, audiobooks, ambient sounds, and silence, we’re exploring how the right atmosphere can turn hobby time into a small escape from the everyday. @theartofhobbyness | |||
| The Hobbies We Borrow | 17 Aug 2026 | 00:14:37 | |
Sometimes we fall in love with a hobby because someone we love already does. We’re talking about shared interests, borrowed hobbies, and the little traditions that grow when we make time for the things we love together. @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyness.com | |||
| More Than Just a Hobby | 03 Aug 2026 | 00:14:50 | |
Welcome to Season 3! We’re reflecting on how hobbies become so much more than pastimes, they build confidence, spark creativity, create community, and often lead us somewhere we never expected.
@theartofhobbyness | |||
| What Hobbies Taught Us | 08 Jun 2026 | 00:10:10 | |
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 | |||
| When One Hobby Leads to Another | 01 Jun 2026 | 00:13:18 | |
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 | |||
| The Hobby Glow-Up | 25 May 2026 | 00:16:48 | |
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/ | |||
| Camping Again as a Mom | 18 May 2026 | 00:11:18 | |
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 | |||
| A Mother’s Day Ask | 11 May 2026 | 00:11:52 | |
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 | |||
| The Latte Art Hobby | 04 May 2026 | 00:12:22 | |
Tam tries latte art and shares what it’s like when a cozy hobby doesn’t come easy but you keep pouring anyway. @theartofhobbyness | |||
| The 4 C’s of Hobbies | 27 Apr 2026 | 00:10:37 | |
Erin & Tam explore a simple idea called the “4 C’s of hobbies” and ask: do our hobbies actually meet all our needs? @theartofhobbyness | |||
| Erin’s HYROX Hobby (and Why I Want to Do It Again) | 20 Apr 2026 | 00:18:58 | |
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 | |||
| When a Hobby Finds You (Not the Other Way Around) | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:13:54 | |
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 | |||
| 100 Episodes of Hobbyness | 06 Apr 2026 | 00:19:55 | |
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 | |||
| Do We Actually Need Hobbies? | 30 Mar 2026 | 00:14:40 | |
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 Is for Starting | 23 Mar 2026 | 00:08:46 | |
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 | |||
| From Crows to Cookbooks: Niche Hobbies People Are Trying | 16 Mar 2026 | 00:13:21 | |
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 | |||
| How Hobbies Help Us Through Hard Times | 09 Mar 2026 | 00:13:30 | |
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. @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyness.com | |||
| Spontaneous Hobbies Count Too | 02 Mar 2026 | 00:10:11 | |
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 | |||
| Letting Organization Clear Space and Energy | 23 Feb 2026 | 00:13:32 | |
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 | |||
| Hobby Hangover: The Hobbies We Loved and Left | 16 Feb 2026 | 00:16:55 | |
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 | |||
| Why Doing Social Hobbies Together Matters More Than We Think | 09 Feb 2026 | 00:09:56 | |
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.artofhobbyness.com | |||
| Erin Tries a New Hobby: Candle Making | 02 Feb 2026 | 00:13:43 | |
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. | |||
| Let Yourself Have a Snow Day | 26 Jan 2026 | 00:19:05 | |
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 Counts as a Hobby | 19 Jan 2026 | 00:14:37 | |
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 | |||
| How Hobbies Keep Your Brain Young | 12 Jan 2026 | 00:09:49 | |
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. | |||
| All-or-Something: How Micro Yes’s Transform Mom Life | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:17:36 | |
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 Finally Try a Hobby Together | 29 Dec 2025 | 00:14:31 | |
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 @magpiemahjong | |||
| Gentle Hobbies for Heavy Seasons | 22 Dec 2025 | 00:11:48 | |
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 | |||
| Why the Holidays Feel So Fast (And How Hobbies Help Moms Slow Down) | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:13:05 | |
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. @theartofhobbyness | |||
| The Hobby of Doing Nothing (And Why You Probably Need It) | 08 Dec 2025 | 00:16:42 | |
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. @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyness.com | |||
| Finding Community Through Mahjong with Ali | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:32:26 | |
Erin & Tam chat with Ali from Magpie Mahjong who, after moving to a new city, used mahjong as a way to find her people and eventually launch a tutoring business built on play and connection. We dive into how hobbies create space for belonging, how Ali grew from newcomer to community builder, and why connection is one of the most powerful forms of self-care for millennial moms. @magpiemahjong @bambirdboutique
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| Modernizing Mahjong for the Millennial Mom with Bam Bird Boutique | 24 Nov 2025 | 00:42:31 | |
Erin & Tam sit down with Meredith and Robin of Bam Bird Boutique, two friends-turned-founders who transformed their shared love of mahjong into a beautifully creative tile company. We talk about the leap from hobby to business, how they bring modern design to a traditional game, and the intentional ways they protect the joy of play in the middle of it all. www.bambirdboutique.com @bambirdboutique | |||
| Cozy Game Hobbying with Tam | 17 Nov 2025 | 00:13:39 | |
Tam shares how leaning into cozy gaming, especially Animal Crossing, became her nighttime ritual for relaxing, unplugging, and breaking the doom-scroll trap.
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| Longevity Through Movement with Mallory Ruth | 10 Nov 2025 | 00:41:23 | |
Between the chaos of mom life and the chase for balance, movement can easily lose its joy. Erin & Tam are joined by Mallory Ruth, Founder of The Energy Up Collective, to explore how movement can become a nourishing hobby that grounds you, connects you, and helps you care for your future self with intention. Links: @malloryruthfit @theartofhobbyness
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| Scroll-Free: The Hobby Way | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:18:21 | |
It’s not about quitting your phone, it’s about choosing what really restores you. Erin & Tam talk about the pull of late night scrolling, the guilt that comes with it, and how simple, hands-on hobbies can bring more presence and peace into your days.
Tips on stepping back from screens and starting a new hobby @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyness.com | |||
| The Roots of Mom Guilt and How Hobbies Help | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:20:46 | |
From the never-ending “shoulds” to the pressure to be everything to everyone, mom guilt runs deep. Erin & Tam explore where those expectations come from, why they hit millennial moms especially hard, and how reclaiming creative hobbies can help us find ourselves again. This isn’t about fixing everything overnight, it’s about making space for small moments of play, rest, and self-discovery in everyday life. Article - How to move past ‘mom guilt’ in a world that thrives on it @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyness.com | |||
| Knitting The Rebellion | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:35:14 | |
Sometimes the smallest stitches tell the biggest stories. Erin & Tam talk with Ashleigh-Ellan Kavanagh, a historian and writer who explores how knitting and embroidery have long been tools of identity, joy, and even resistance. From suffragette banners to slow stitching, they uncover how soft things, like yarn and care, can hold serious strength. Threads: @ashleighellan | |||
| The Hobby in the Hunt | 13 Oct 2025 | 00:19:02 | |
What starts as a nostalgic thrift trip turns into a cozy hobby comeback. Tam shares her favorite finds, the story behind her sewing caddy restoration, and how secondhand shopping became a surprisingly playful form of self-care. @theartofhobbyness | |||
| What Is “Millennial Hobby Energy”? | 06 Oct 2025 | 00:14:31 | |
Why does one ball of yarn turn into 200? Why does a casual jog become marathon training? Erin & Tam unpack Anne Helen Petersen’s idea of Millennial Hobby Energy and how our hobbies can quickly spiral from small joys into all-consuming projects. @theartofhobbyness https://annehelen.substack.com/p/what-is-millennial-hobby-energy | |||
| Should I Monetize My Hobby? | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:16:32 | |
Do all hobbies have to become side hustles? In this episode, Erin & Tam explore the cultural pressures millennial moms feel to monetize every creative outlet. From financial realities to social media comparisons, they unpack why the urge is so strong and how to check in with yourself before turning play into profit, so your hobbies stay a source of joy, not just another hustle. @theartofhobbyness | |||
| What Taylor Swift Taught Us About Expensive Time and Hobbies | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:14:47 | |
After her New Heights interview, Taylor Swift had us nodding along when she shared about reclaiming hobbies and seeing her time as “expensive.” In this episode, Erin & Tam reflect on what her words mean for millennial moms navigating family, work, and self-care and how hobbies can be the key to finding joy, balance, and even cross-generational community in life’s busiest seasons. #theartofhobbyness | |||
| Planted with Purpose: Jamie Shrum on Growing Joy Beyond Corporate Life | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:35:54 | |
In this episode, Erin & Tam sit down with Jamie Shrum, a mom who left behind corporate burnout to follow her plant-loving soul. From Southern California roots to Midwest winters, her journey led her to create SoCal Soul, a plant and gift shop designed to spark joy, build community, and remind us that hobbies can heal. Together we explore how stepping away from corporate life changed the way she shows up at home, whether her passion for plants still feels like a hobby, and why creating space for community has been just as important as growing the plants themselves.
Links: https://www.facebook.com/socalsoulplants @socalsoulplants | |||
| The Okay-est Pavlova | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:17:31 | |
Tam takes on baking a pavlova for her latest hobby experiment. The verdict? Just “okay.” Not a new passion, not a total flop. Just a sweet reminder that trying something new doesn’t have to be life-changing to count as self-care. @theartofhobbyness | |||
| Is Content Creation Killing the Joy of Hobbies? | 01 Sep 2025 | 00:17:54 | |
Social media has changed the way we hobby, sometimes for the better, sometimes not. In this episode, we ask: Can we still create just for ourselves? From the rise of content creation to the beauty of private creativity, we’ll explore how to reclaim our hobbies and rediscover the joy of making, playing, and creating without pressure to share. @theartofhobbyness | |||
| Sensory Hobbies: A Reset for the Overstimulated Mom | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:16:57 | |
What if self-care could be as simple as smelling a candle, kneading bread, or listening to nature sounds? In this episode, Erin & Tam unpack sensory play for adults and why it matters for nervous system regulation. You’ll learn how different senses can help reduce overwhelm and bring joy without the pressure to produce or perform. Perfect for hobby dabblers and moms who need a quick, grounding reset. @theartofhobbyness www.artofhobbyness.com | |||
| Life After Teaching: Devan’s Stay-at-home Mom Story | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:36:47 | |
In this episode, Devan, the newest member of the Art of Hobbyness Team, shares her story of transitioning from full-time teacher to full-time stay-at-home mom. She opens up about the identity shift and the tug-of-war between giving everything to others and saving something for herself. We talk about how hobbies became a lifeline, and why prioritizing self-care matters in every season of life. | |||
| From Feeling Behind to Feeling Right: A Book Club Story | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:20:01 | |
Ever joined a hobby group hoping to feel more like yourself only to feel more behind than ever? In this episode, Tam shares the story of her first book club after becoming a new mom, why she felt “behind”, and how she eventually found a version of book club that supports her season of life. It’s a conversation about self-compassion, growth, and how the right hobby space can meet you where you are. @theartofhobbyness | |||
| Season 2 Premiere: Joy Doesn't Have to be Earned | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:15:51 | |
We're back for Season 2 of the The Art of Hobbyness! This week , Erin & Tam revisit the heart of the show: why hobbying is more than a pastime, it's a powerful antidote to burnout culture, especially for millennial moms. In this season kickoff, we're talking about what it means to slow down on purpose, how "doing nothing" can be the most restorative hobby of all, and why joy doesn't have to be earned. @theartofhobbyness | |||