Meditate Wander Create Podcast

Go Analog in 2026: Your Invitation to Embrace Authentic Connection & Deep Presence to Fuel Your Creative Life & Business and Cultivate More Peace

Sun, 24 May 2026 21:15:00 -0700

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.

In This Episode, We Explore

'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

Timestamps

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

Invitations & Links Mentioned:

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.

Reflection & Journal Prompts

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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Connect with Alyssabeth

Empowered Soul Retreats: www.empoweredsoulretreats.com
Own Your Own Way Yoga: www.omyourownwayyoga.com
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Becoming the Alchemist, Part 2: Boundaries, Big Bear & the Wayward Spirit

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:20:00 -0700

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

Becoming the Alchemist Part 1: Transforming through Grief, Shedding Old Wounds & Identities in the Year of the Snake & into Healing & Expansion 2026 Year of the Fire Horse

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:10:00 -0700

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)

Are you Desiring a Retreat in 2026? Peru Retreat Q&A with Mimi Lee, Co-Founder of Empowered Soul Retreats. Return to Sacred Retreat July 7-14

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:20:00 -0700

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

Meditate Wander Create Podcast (Trailer)

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 03:16:00 -0700

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.

Episode 9: Raise Your Vibration Peru Retreat Recap & 2025 Retreat Reveal

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 03:06:13 -0700

In this candid episode, I share memorable moments and testimonials from our retreaters from our Raise Your Vibration through Self-Love & Empowerment Yoga Retreat in the beautiful Andes Mountains of Peru. Highlights include a dancing mindfulness workshop, learning about Peruvian culture, and experiencing the connection to Pachamama - or mother earth. Plus, I share our first retreat location of 2025.

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:

www.empoweredsoulretreats.com/

Let's Connect on social!

www.instagram.com/omyourownway_yoga

Episode 8: Introducing Empowered Soul Retreats with Mimi Lee : Moments of Transformation on the Yoga Journey & Why You Should Join a Yoga Retreat!

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 03:56:01 -0700

In this episode, I chat with with Mimi Lee, Co-founder of Empowered Soul Retreats about our retreats, how Empowered Soul Retreats came to be, moments of transformation on our individual yoga journeys, and how our yoga classes & yoga retreats are truly for every body! We tackle misconceptions about starting a yoga practice, or joining a retreat and introduce our upcoming Reflect | Restore | Thrive yoga retreat in North Myrtle Beach. Listen to learn more about our North Myrtle Beach Yoga Retreat: Reflect | Restore | Thrive this September 18-22, 2023 and our first international retreat in Sacred Valley Peru in 2024. Sign up for our North Myrtle Beach Retreat: www.empoweredsoulretreats.com/beach-retreat Save your spot now for our Raise Your Vibration through Self-Love & Empowerment in Peru April 21-28 2024: www.panacearetreats.co/empoweredsouls **Extra Early bird discount available through 7/21!***

Episode 6: Interview with Mimi Lee: Yoga as a Practice for Liberation, Dismantling Misconceptions and Introducing Empowered Soul Retreats

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 21:51:46 -0700

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!

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/

Empowered Soul Retreats

www.instagram.com/empoweredsoulretreats

Mimi Lee Yoga

www.instagram.com/mimileeyoga

Alyssabeth

www.instagram.com/omyourownway

Episode 5: I am at Home Wherever I find Myself: Affirmations for the Journey & Seasons of Change

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 04:26:02 -0700

In this episode, I'm coming to you from Nashville, on my move across the country. I reflect on what it means to be 'at home' and offer affirmations for seasons of pivotal change. Also, I have an exciting announcement: yoga retreats are coming in 2023! Learn more at www.empoweredsoulretreats.com. Stay tuned for updates in April! You're invited: Join me for guided meditations on Mondays and Wednesdays: sign up at https://omyourownway.offeringtree.com/ . PLUS join me & Mimi for Guided meditation in April on Wednesdays at 5pm PST | 8pm EST. Stay connected: www.instagram.com/omyourownway Retreats: www.instagram.com/empoweredsoulretreats

Episode 3: Reduce Stress and Experience More Joy in 2023 by Starting a Meditation Practice: What's iRest Meditation?

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 03:51:58 -0700

In this episode, I discuss the common misconceptions many have when it comes to starting a meditation practice. This episode is for you if you've been wanting to try meditation but are unsure where to start, or if you've thought that the only way to meditate is by sitting in silence and trying to block out all thoughts. I'll cover some of the main benefits of meditation, and how it is more accessible than ever in 2023. Meditation is for EVERYbody. :) Lastly, I introduce iRest Meditation and why I love both practicing and teaching this guided meditation. Click the link below to Join Online iRest Meditation with me Wednesdays in January: Join Online Meditation: https://omyourownway.offeringtree.com/ References: Peace is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation iRest Meditation

Episode 2: Dwell in the Realm of Limitless Possibility - 2023 New Year Intentions

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 22:33:01 -0700

This episode discusses ditching 'New Year's Resolutions' and instead, opting to set New Year's Intentions. I discuss embracing non-attachment and mindful action when choosing intentions for your new year. I invite you to release the pressure surrounding making 2023 'your best' or 'most successful year yet' and instead, focus on how you can invite more intention and balance to all areas of your life. We begin by grounding into the present moment and reflecting on past resolutions, as a starting place for connecting with your values and intentions for the coming year. We'll explore how releasing our attachment to results can open us up to limitless possibilities. Wishing you a happy new year full of harmony and limitless possibility! How I can Support You in 2023: Online Meditation Join iRest Meditation on Wednesdays in January 2023 *this practice is donation-based and open to everyone.* Learn more about iRest Meditation on my Blog: https://omyourownway.com/why-irest-meditation-reduce-stress-and-balance-your-emotions/ Resources/References: Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Law of Non-Attachment in Buddhism