Meditate Wander Create Podcast

In this solo episode, Alyssabeth explores why “going analog” in 2026, as a return to deep, offline, human connection, may be the most important thing you can do as a creative and business owner. Speaking as a millennial writer, retreat leader, and introvert, she shares her personal disenchantment with social media, why long-form content still matters, and how getting in the room with others can be one of the most powerful choices you make for your creativity, wellbeing, and business.

You’ll hear how intentional, in-person community, from yoga classes and women’s business groups. to retreats and local meetups can help ease the loneliness epidemic, spark collaborations, and bring you back to presence in a world that profits from your distraction.

• 'Going analog' in 2026
• What “going analog” means beyond nostalgia or trends
• Why deeper connections off social media are more needed than ever
• Disenchantment with social media & content creator culture
• The impact of constant content creation on presence and attention
• Navigating the tension between visibility as a business owner and healthy boundaries online
• Returning to long-form and depth
• Reclaiming long-form writing, podcasting, and real conversations
• Using meditation and mindfulness to create discernment around tech and apps
• The loneliness epidemic & post-college drop-off in connection
• How many adults are feeling isolated and lacking emotional support
• Why connection often plummets after college or early adulthood—and what we can do about it
• Getting in the room: stories from Alyssabeth’s journey
• Going back to school for an MBA and connecting with very different personalities
• Joining the Ventura County Business Women’s Group and experiencing women-centered networking
• How in-person yoga, meditation, and retreats create presence-centered community
• Presence as a creative superpower
• Why authentic connection can’t be optimized, automated, or replaced by AI
• How presence creates the conditions for clarity, new ideas, and aligned collaborations
• Your invitation to go analog
• Practical ideas: yoga classes, meditation groups, book clubs, hike clubs, and other recurring in-person events
• Journaling prompts: noticing what opens—new friendships, collaborations, or creative projects
• Community offerings & next steps
• Empowered Soul Retreats’ upcoming Return to Sacred retreat in the Andes
• The new Mindful Misfits Collective in Big Bear: an in-person community for multi-passionate, mindful humans

• 00:00 – 05:30 • Why “going analog in 2026” and what this episode is about
• 05:30 – 13:30 • Disenchantment with social media, content culture, and attention spans
• 13:30 – 21:00 • Long-form content, poetry, and redefining “content creation”
• 21:00 – 29:00 • The loneliness epidemic and the post-college collapse of connection
• 29:00 – 38:00 • MBA, Ventura County Business Women’s Group, and intentional in-person networking
• 38:00 – 47:00 • Retreats, deep presence, and why authentic connection can’t be optimized
• 47:00 – end • Your invitation to “get in the room,” Mindful Misfits Collective, and upcoming Peru Retreat in July

• Empowered Soul Retreats – Return to Sacred Retreat Peru July 7-14, 2026.
• Join us for an immersive retreat centered on yoga, meditation, and holistic wellbeing in the Andes.
• Mindful Misfits Collective - Big Bear, CA
• A meetup-style community for multi-passionate, mindful humans interested in intentional connection, fitness, wellness, and personal growth. Expect meditation meetups, book clubs, sound baths, hike meetups, and more.
• Fill out the Interest form to join & be the first to get details on upcoming events.

• Where in your life are you craving more in-person connection?
• What is one recurring in-person event (class, club, meetup) you can commit to exploring this month?
• After you 'get in the room' what do you notice in your body, your creativity, and your sense of belonging?

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In this story-based episode, Becoming the Alchemist Part 2, Alyssabeth continues her intimate account of her 16‑month season of transformation. From setting firm boundaries and healing through music, movement, and meditation, to navigating her husband’s injury, her dog being attacked, and finishing her 2nd master’s degree, and ultimately finding a permanent home after 3 years of RV life, this episode is a heartfelt reflection on alchemizing challenge into personal power, homecoming, and purpose.

She weaves together themes of embodiment, movement, sound healing, recovery, and spiritual practice, and invites you into the real, behind-the-scenes journey of becoming the alchemist.

Links:

Retreat in Peru July 7-14, 2026 www.empoweredsoulretreats.com/peru/retreat/2026

Empowered Nervous System Masterclass

Om Your Own Way Yoga

In this episode you'll hear about:

• Setting Boundaries & Energetic Protection
• Reclaiming personal power in a dynamic where there used to be an imbalance
• How setting a firm boundary symbolically closed a long-standing chapter of “shrinking”
• Healing Through Music & Sound, movement & meditation to stay centered enough to complete her degree, while moving through a difficult season
• Movement, Asthma, & Becoming a Personal Trainer
• Supporting clients from their 20s through 90s in reclaiming strength, mobility, and confidence
• Husband’s Injury, Holidays, and Silver Linings
• Trauma, Finals, and Resilience
• Her sweet dog Jaxon being attached just 10 days before finals finishing up an MBA & the holiday season
• Initiations, Celebrations & Tattoos
• Trying New Things: Skiing & Hobbies for Joy
• Transitioning from RV Life to Rooting into Socal Mountains - Big Bear as a new home

In this story-based episode, Becoming the Alchemist Part 1, Alyssabeth shares an inside look at her 16‑month season of transformation. From setting firm boundaries and healing through music, movement, and meditation, to navigating her husband’s injury, her dog being attacked, and finishing her 2nd master’s degree, and ultimately finding a permanent home after 3 years of RV life, this episode is a heartfelt reflection on alchemizing challenge into personal power, homecoming, and purpose.

In this two part episode, she weaves together themes of embodiment, movement, sound healing, recovery, and spiritual practice, and invites you into the real, behind-the-scenes journey of becoming the alchemist.

In this episode you'll hear about:

• Setting Boundaries & Energetic Protection
• Reclaiming personal power in a dynamic where there used to be an imbalance
• How setting a firm boundary symbolically closed a long-standing chapter of “shrinking”
• Healing Through Music & Sound, movement & meditation to stay centered enough to complete her degree, while moving through a difficult season
• Movement, Asthma, & Becoming a Personal Trainer
• Supporting clients from their 20s through 90s in reclaiming strength, mobility, and confidence
• Husband’s Injury, Holidays, and Silver Linings
• Trauma, Finals, and Resilience
• Her sweet dog Jaxon being attacked just 10 days before finals finishing up an MBA & the holiday season
• Initiations, Celebrations & Tattoos
• Trying New Things: Skiing & Hobbies for Joy
• Transitioning from RV Life to Rooting into SoCal Mountains - Big Bear as a new home

Links:

Empowered Nervous System Masterclass

Return to Sacred Peru Retreat July 7-14 with Empowered Soul Retreats

The Winter Takes the Fall - The Scarlet Opera (single)

In this episode, I chat with Mimi Lee, my retreat host / Co-Founder of Empowered Soul Retreats. We chat through your questions and the energy and intention behind our Return to Sacred Retreat this July 7-14 in Sacred Valley Peru. This Retreat is your invitation to Return to Magic. Save your spot today or learn more at the link below:

Retreat in Peru

Welcome to the Meditate, Wander, Create podcast, I’m your host, Alyssabeth Knerr, founder of Om Your Own Way Yoga & Co-founder of Empowered Soul Retreats.

I’m a poet, retreat leader, trauma informed yoga teacher, travel-lover, (& former full-time Rver!). This podcast will guide you on a journey of self-exploration, and will dive into how meditation, writing & travel are all vehicles to transform.

If you’re an artist, wanderer, yoga practitioner, or entrepreneur who desires to live a life rooted in passion, joy & inner peace, this is for YOU.

Join me for solo episodes and conversations with special guests around following your intuition, nurturing your creativity, amd how living the practice of yoga can guide you to live your most empowered life, in alignment with your highest vision & purpose.

In this candid episode, I share memorable moments

ONLY a couple spots left for our Costa Rica Embrace Pure Abundance Retreat November 2-9, 2024.

Spoiler alert: We're going to Nicaragua April 5-12, 2025! Save your spot now for our Serenity & Service to Nurture and Empower Retreat.

Learn more about retreats:

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In this episode, I introduce my good friend, Mimi Lee, RYT-200, iRest Level 1; we chat about her yoga journey, as both a student and teacher, and how yoga is truly for EVERYBODY. We address common misconceptions about yoga, Mimi's favorite part of the 8 Limb path of yoga: Ahimsa. We also talk about how we initially met, and how a trip to Seattle for a meditation training, deepened our friendship and brought us to this new chapter together, including Empowered Soul Retreats.

References from this episode:

8 limb Path of Yoga: Ahimsa

Lao Tzu quote:

“Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny.”

Let's connect!

Sign up for 2023 Retreat info: www.empoweredsoulretreats.com

Join us in North Myrtle Beach this September for our Reflect | Restore | Thrive retreat.

Details coming in April!

PLUS join Mimi and Alyssabeth for online Guided Meditation on Wednesdays in April at 5pm PST & 8pm EST LIVE on Youtube at https://m.youtube.com/@mahoganystv.

Join Alyssabeth for online Guided Meditation via Om Your Own way. Sign up at: https://omyourownway.offeringtree.com/

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