Gen Z & Millennials Embrace Grandma Hobbies

0:00I'm Kory with the story, bringing you the latest from around the world. Young people are ditching their screens for hands-on analog hobbies, like needlepoint, knitting, and majong. This trend lets them escape constant scrolling and tap into creativity. They enjoy it as kids. At 26, Emily Taggart left investment banking to start. What's the stitch? A needlepoint business with cheeky, modern designs that mix humor, and a bit of edge. The shift kicked off during the pandemic with extra free time, but it's sticking around and even growing through social media buzz. Grandma Hobbies, as they're called online, now include pottery, origami, and black smithing for Gen Z and millennials. Mac Taggart and others say it's therapeutic, replacing doom scrolling with something productive for the hands. Experts like psychology professor Jamie Kurtz point out these activities cut stress and build a sense of achievement through focus and challenge. Players like Clara Sherman, with majong, describe hitting a zin state, tuning out the world with friends. It's wise time management in busy lives, she adds.

1:03Some blend tech in smart ways, like Birdwatcher Isaiah Scott using the eBird app to log sightings in aid conservation. At 22, he bought 16 acres in Georgia for wildlife through his online platform. Blacksmith and aware builds a following as Annville Anna, selling durable handmade goods that outlast factory stuff. This isn't just a passing fad. It's a deliberate move toward slower analog living with real communities. Crafters swap pin pow letters, or share poems in T world wide. Mac Taggart jokes, she's always been a grandma at heart, and now it's her full time gig. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode, some chase peace. I put my head in it, S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com.