Forever35 Episode 383: The Joy of Adult Hobbies with Anne Helen Petersen | Culture Study Cross-Over Episode
Jan 5, 2026
Anne Helen Petersen, the insightful host of Culture Study and former journalist, joins Doree and Elise to dive into the world of adult hobbies. They explore the significance of hobbies in adult life and share personal stories, like Doree's journey in competitive tennis and Elise's passion for community-building. Anne reveals her love for gardening as a remedy for burnout. The trio discusses practical tips for finding new hobbies, emphasizing nontransactional activities that nourish the soul, and the joy they bring into daily routines.
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From Casual Lessons To Nationals
- Doree started tennis casually during COVID and three years later played at the USTA league national championship with her team.
- She had never played competitively as a kid and still became team captain and national competitor.
Parenting Can Be A Season's Hobby
- Intensive parenting can legitimately be your hobby during a particular life season, and that's valid to accept.
- Anne Helen reframes that involvement as a seasonal identity rather than a personal failure.
Accept Seasonal Hobbies
- Recognize life seasons and accept that hobbies can change with them instead of forcing new pursuits immediately.
- Do small, repeatable activities like monthly needlepoint to keep a hobby alive without full commitment.
