The Art of Hobbyness

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03197-z