Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media

Deanna deBara, writer and Season of Stuck host who studies why people feel stuck, joins the conversation. She breaks down how algorithms and dopamine keep us scrolling. They explore connection versus comparison, the bodily side of stuckness, practical habit tweaks to interrupt loops, tying changes to values, and marketing beyond social platforms.

Caitlin Metz, an illustrator and designer, joins Rebekah Taussig, a writer and disability advocate, for an engaging discussion on life beyond social media. They explore how social media can support introverts and the challenge of forming real connections in a digital world. The conversation highlights creative ways to express identity without online platforms, the importance of local community engagement, and personal anecdotes that illustrate the journey toward authentic friendships. Get ready for a fresh perspective on building relationships!

In this enlightening conversation, Sarah Arantza Amador, a creative coach and tarotist, shares her journey from academia to fostering radical imagination. They discuss navigating creative blocks and the power of collaboration in entrepreneurship. Sarah emphasizes incorporating playful approaches to overcome challenges and the importance of community in nurturing creativity. Listeners are encouraged to embrace personal transformation and explore unique spiritual journeys, all while reviving their imaginative spark even in tough times.

Elise Granata, a community-building expert and organizer at the Bradley Street Bicycle Co-op, shares her insights on escaping the grip of social media. She discusses the erosion of agency and authentic connections caused by these platforms. The conversation dives into the evolution of social media from creative hubs to algorithm-driven landscapes. Elise emphasizes intentional engagement and practical steps for fostering genuine community connections, inspiring listeners to reclaim their agency and explore meaningful relationships beyond the digital world.

Nicole Cloutier, a talented copywriter and podcaster, shares her journey from poetry to persuasive marketing. She discusses how ethical copywriting can feel like magic, emphasizing the importance of pain point and pleasure point marketing. Listeners learn practical tips for writing compelling sales pages, including the power of specificity and emotional engagement. Nicole also provides three easy ways to enhance existing sales pages, ensuring they resonate with potential customers and drive sales. Plus, don't miss her special free sales page bundle!

Leah Kern, an anti-diet dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, shares her journey after leaving social media. She discusses the initial struggles and surprising opportunities that arose from this bold move. The conversation dives into how intuitive eating shaped their values and the interconnectedness of diet culture with social media. Leah also highlights the importance of authentic content and community-building, encouraging listeners to redefine success on their own terms and embrace personal growth beyond online metrics.

Join writer and therapist Lisa Olivera, author of 'Already Enough,' as she discusses the duality of her rapidly growing Instagram following and its impact on her work. Lisa shares why she embraced social media and the challenges of staying authentic in the therapist space. She also dives into the emotional toll of social media addiction, the pursuit of deeper connections through her Substack newsletter, and the complex emotions of grief and gratitude tied to online life. It's a heartfelt conversation about visibility and the choices we make in our digital lives.

In this engaging conversation, Maria Bowler, a writer and coach with a Master's in Religion and the Arts from Yale, discusses the nuances between productivity and creativity. She challenges the obsession with efficiency, proposing that true presence and engagement in our work foster creativity. Maria shares insights on how to stretch time and lose track of it, encouraging listeners to embrace creative friction as a catalyst for growth. Their discussion also touches on the complicated relationship with social media, emphasizing a more meaningful connection to art and life.

It’s 2025 and everyone’s sick of social media… so what do we do now?Today we’re kicking off season six with a conversation with poet, author, actor, and model Arielle Estoria. Over the past decade, Arielle has cultivated a multi-faceted creative career while growing her Instagram following to over 100K people.In this vulnerable conversation, we explore:Arielle’s work as an artist & how social media turned her into an influencerWhat happened for Arielle when supporting Black creators was no longer “popular”The impact of social media trends on our identity + creative practiceThe boundaries Arielle's creating to stay focused on her art in 2025Plus! Arielle asks me if I miss anything about Instagram… and we chat about my newfound Youtube addiction 😬  RESOURCES + LINKS👋 Download the FREE Leaving Social Media Toolkit🌐 Join the Interweb for courses + community🌸 Peep the Clubhouse for bonus episodes + emails💌 Learn more about purchasing ad space + sponsoring the show  COMING UP:✨ RSVP for the FREE 2026 Astro & Biz Planning Summit, happening April 17 & 24 on Zoom✏️ Get on the waitlist for COME TO CLASS, a spring workshop on how to teach & sell online with confidence & care COMMUNITY SPONSORS:🌞 Craving a planner that's about permission not perfection? Check out Nine to Kind Planners today. Get 50% off digital planners with code OFFTHEGRID50 & 25% off analog products with code OFFTHEGRID25. Learn more & claim your discount at: https://www.ninetokind.com/pages/offthegrid 

This is a free preview of a paid episode — where I answer a few questions that have been coming my way a lot lately, including:🤔 Should I niche down?🧐 Does my business need a signature offer?🙃 Will I be more successful if I just do one thing?I have … a lot of feelings … about the advice that every business needs a super specific niche. So if you’ve ever felt like you were doing “too much” or “people just don’t get it” or “maybe I need to scrap all this and commit to one thing,” then please join me as I reflect on:The rise and fall of the “10k Signature Offer”What it means to “niche down” & why this advice is so widespreadWhy creative people NEED multiplicity & how to embrace it in your businessExamples of how to blend many interests & offerings into one online presenceHow to create a business that’s “a meal of all sides” instead of just one main course To hear the whole episode, join the Clubhouse at offthegrid.fun/clubhouseWhen you do, you'll get access to over 30 bonus episodes (and counting), curated tech + creative business newsletters, and more. Plus your own private podcast feed, comments threads, and behind-the-scenes updates on the show.Please join the Clubhouse to support the show! And find this specific episode here :)