Counterbalance

Why Adults Don’t Have Hobbies Anymore — Only Side Hustles

Ashley Young Season 1 Episode 4

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When did “fun” turn into “productivity”?

Why does every adult hobby somehow end up on Etsy, TikTok, or someone’s business plan?

In this episode, Ashley and Corey take a hilarious, honest, and surprisingly emotional look at why adulthood has turned joy into work — and why we’re all too exhausted to just play anymore.

They break down hustle culture, mental burnout, the pressure to monetize creativity, and the grief of losing the carefree parts of yourself along the way.

But more importantly… they remind you that you deserve hobbies that feed your soul — not your bank account.

This episode will make you laugh, think, and maybe even reclaim a hobby you forgot you loved.