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The Granny Hobby Renaissance & Victorian Whimsy

Is creativity just a hobby? Or is it how we cope with anxiety?

In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on the connection between creativity and stress, the rise of “granny hobbies,” and why so many of us are craving something hands-on right now. As a creative mom navigating motherhood and anxiety, I’ve found that engaging in something creative - even imperfectly - can feel grounding and restorative.

We’ll talk about why creativity isn’t just about being artistic, how it shows up in real motherhood, and why you are entitled to the work, not the result. And later, a little dose of whimsy as I…

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