Completely Arbortrary It's The End of Completely Arbortrary (As We Know It)
Jan 1, 2026
After five years of tree talks, the hosts announce a significant hiatus. They dive into the reasons behind this break, discussing burnout and life changes. Exciting plans for a final season surface, featuring revamped episodes. Casey shares his ambitious conifer project for a new book and YouTube series, while Alex reveals his plans for a health reset and music career. They reflect on the uncertain future but promise new content and adventures on the horizon. It’s a heartfelt farewell filled with hope and creativity!
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Take A Real Sabbatical
- Take an extended break when creative work becomes weekly drudgery and burnout sets in.
- Use a sabbatical to reset, explore new projects, and remove constant deadlines from your routine.
Passion Can Become Labor
- Turning passion into a weekly product can turn joyful curiosity into labor and cause creative exhaustion.
- Recognize when teaching your passion has become commodified so you can reclaim intrinsic motivation.
Shared Realization Over Coffee
- Alex told Casey a year-and-a-half earlier he wanted to end the show and they discovered they both felt the same way.
- That shared realization helped make the hiatus decision mutual and less fraught.