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
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The Roots of Mom Guilt and How Hobbies Help
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
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Knitting The Rebellion
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:
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The Hobby in the Hunt
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.
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What Is “Millennial Hobby Energy”?
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.
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https://annehelen.substack.com/p/what-is-millennial-hobby-energy
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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