Sorry Not Sorry: We're Just Here For Fun

10/02/2025 22 min

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Episode Synopsis

Show Description:Amy and Angelyn discuss the importance of having hobbies outside of the SLP profession, challenging the notion that every activity needs to have a purpose or be monetized. They share their experience creating the podcast as a "low-stakes" hobby and discuss giving themselves permission to pursue activities purely for enjoyment.Key Topics Covered:- Creating space for hobbies without pressure to monetize- The importance of "low-stakes" activities- Challenging guilt around taking time for yourself- Setting boundaries to protect hobby time- The difference between productive activities and joy-bringing hobbies- Being intentional about imperfectionNotable Quotes:"Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself as a professional is to forget about your career for a while." - Amy"Just existing and enjoying what you're doing in your unicorn space is enough." - Angelyn"You don't have to have a purpose for everything that you do." - Amy Key Takeaways:- Hobbies don't need to be perfect or productive- It's okay to be unavailable for hobby time- The importance of not apologizing for taking time for yourself- Creating space for activities without expectations- The value of doing something purely for enjoymentConnect with Us:Angelyn - @dr.angelynfranks on instagram || e-mail: ⁠[email protected]⁠Amy - @amyz.theslp on instagram || e-mail: ⁠[email protected]