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The Art of Hobbyness is the go-to podcast for millennial moms looking to reignite creativity and make self-care a priority. Join Erin and Tam each week for fun, relatable conversations around empowering moms to explore new hobbies, find fulfillment beyond the hustle, and embrace happiness through creativity.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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If you’ve ever struggled to put yourself on the list, this one’s for you. In our Season 1 finale, Erin & Tam reflect on how The Art of Hobbyness has become more than a podcast—it’s been a practice ground for re-training ourselves (and hopefully you!) to see self-care as something that’s allowed, doable, and even joyful. Through hobbies big and small, we’re learning that millennial moms don’t need to earn rest, creativity, or play—they just need space to remember who they are. Thank you for growing with us. Season 2 is on the way, but for now: take the permission and run with it.
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Hobbies aren’t a “waste of time”, they’re how we remember who we are. In this episode, Erin & Tam dive into the powerful connection between hobbies and healing. Whether you’re in burnout, boredom, or just missing you, this conversation is a gentle reminder that healing doesn’t have to be heavy, it can look like paint, paper, plants, or play.
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You don’t need to stick with one hobby to be “serious” about self-care. In this episode, Erin & Tam talk about trying, quitting, dabbling, and circling back to hobbies. Because joy counts, even if the project’s half-finished.
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Why is something as simple as starting a hobby so hard once you become a mom? In this episode, Erin & Tam dig into the real reasons millennial moms struggle to make space for joy, like mental load, mom guilt, hustle culture, and the pressure to be “productive” at all times.
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Erin & Tam chat about how millennial moms use the celebrity hobby hack to ignite focus circuits, lower stress hormones, and spark the creative thinking that fuels promotions, calmer bedtimes, and unstoppable confidence.
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Tam digs into morel mushroom hunting, a mindful, seasonal hobby that invites moms to slow down, get outside, and enjoy a little reset in the woods.
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In this episode, Erin & Tam help you reconnect with your energy and creativity by pairing each Human Design type with hobby ideas that feel good, not forced. Whether you’re a Generator craving satisfaction, a Manifesting Generator juggling a million ideas, a Projector in need of true rest, a Manifestor ready to do your own thing, or a Reflector who feels it all, you’ll walk away with inspiration to recharge in a way that actually fits your life.
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After co-creating a podcast dedicated to finding the perfect hobby for busy mom life, Erin finally discovered exactly what she needed and embraced a simpler, more sustainable approach to hobbies. In this episode, she shares how focusing on just a few core activities — audiobooks, exercise, 10-minute walks and yoga, and the podcast itself — helped her let go of the pressure to "do it all." Erin opens up about how these small but meaningful shifts created more joy, balance, and energy in her daily life, offering encouragement for any busy mom looking to find peace through hobbies that truly fit — while still leaving space to explore new hobbies when the time is right.
In this episode, Erin shares how small, 10-minute hobbies like walking and yoga helped her reclaim her lunch break, slow down during the workday, and sneak more self-care into a busy schedule. If you’ve ever said, “I don’t have time for hobbies,” this episode is for you.
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This week, Tam slows down with something simple: coloring with markers. She shares how this childhood favorite helped her through a rough patch and turned into a sweet act of care for herself that she could share with others. From messy lines to quiet joy, it’s a cozy reminder that creativity doesn’t have to be perfect to be healing.
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In this episode, Erin & Tam explore the idea of returning to the things that once made us light up as children and how that kind of pure play can be a powerful form of self-care in adulthood. We’re talking about why millennial moms deserve to dig out the Polly Pockets again, and how reconnecting with those childhood joys can bring healing, creativity, and a refreshing new perspective on our daily lives.
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Remember when play was just, play? No productivity, no purpose, just pure fun. In this episode, Tam shares how collecting the Polly Pockets she loved as a kid (with her sister along for the ride!) has become an unexpected way to bring more play into her life as a mom. From the thrill of the hunt to the simple joy of tiny worlds, she explores how nostalgic hobbies can reconnect us to the carefree creativity we often leave behind in adulthood.
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