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Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media

Off The Grid is a podcast for artists, writers & creative business owners who want to leave social media without losing all their income. ✌️ Our host, Amelia Hruby PhD, shares stories, strategies & experiments for growing your business with radical generosity & energetic sovereignty. 🌐 Get the FREE Leaving Social Media Toolkit at offthegrid.fun/toolkit

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49:21

🔑 Why Privacy Matters (Even if Google Knows...

Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media ·

2026/04/22

We talk a lot about privacy at Off the Grid… but what does that actually mean in practice?Today I’m joined by Patricia Egger, Head of Security at my fave privacy-focused tech company Proton. Together, we have a non-technical-person-friendly conversation about:Why Proton insists on ‘privacy by default’The difference between online privacy & securityWhy we love Proton Mail & want you to use it (affiliate link)What it actually means when emails/messages are encryptedProton’s Born

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48:32

🌿 When the Ache Remains — The Joy/Grief of Social...

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2026/04/17

Today I’m resharing my conversation with writer, therapist, and creative Lisa Olivera in honor of her upcoming book — When the Ache Remains: Lessons on Tending to the Unfixable and Finding Beauty Anyway— which is out on April 28th. Lisa and I talk about how her work and life changed as her Instagram platform grew to over 400,000 followers. Together, we dive into:Two reasons Lisa joined Instagram + how it felt as her account grewThe allure of online business + what we’re “supposed to do”

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42:46

🔭 WTF is up with Summits? (& Why I’m Hosting One This...

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2026/04/15

Today I'm answering a question from Kate Henry about why summits often feel sketchy... and how I designed our upcoming Astro & Biz Planning Summit to be the opposite of that!Tune in to learn:How the summit model works ⚡️Why affiliate strategies can make summits feel weird 🧐The questions I ask before agreeing to participate in any event 🙋‍♀️How to make sure a summit benefits the host, speakers AND audience ♻️& Why you should RSVP for the Astro & Biz Planning Summit ASAP (if

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14:39

🔒 My Q1 Biz Recap — Highs, Lows & How Much $$ I Made

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2026/04/13

This year I’m making big changes in my business…So I wanted to bring back my quarterly recaps to share the highlights, challenges, and financial details of Softer Sounds & Off the Grid each season!Tune in to this episode preview to hear about the highs & lows of winter in my biz. Then become a paid subscriber of the Clubhouse at offthegrid.fun/clubhouse to get all the details on how much $$ I made. When you join the Clubhouse, you'll get access to over 40 bonus episodes (and

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54:46

🏦 Answering Your Biggest Tax Questions — with Hannah...

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2026/04/10

Earlier this spring, I asked Interweb members: 'What are your thorniest tax questions?'Then I brought those questions to Hannah Cole of Sunlight Tax, so we could get answers from an actual tax expert! Tune in to this episode to learn:How to know if you should be an LLC or an S-CorpThe best way to calculate your quarterly estimated taxesWhen you need to use Quickbooks (& when you don’t)Why tax protests don’t benefit you in the short term or the long runWhat to do if you don’t file your

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56:33

💸 It’s Not Too Late to Do Your Taxes — Neurodivergent...

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2026/04/08

We heard you might be stressed about the IRS… so we’re arriving with extra support before US taxes are due on April 15th! Today I’m joined by Aneisha Velazquez of Yellow Sky Business Services, who’s here to talk about finances for microbusinesses, including:What bookkeeping really is (& what it’s not)The financial systems solopreneurs need to have in placeTips for neurodivergent business owners struggling with bookkeepingWhy we love Profit First (and Amelia recommends her fave bank

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81:00

♾️ Well, That Didn’t Go As Planned… — A New Series...

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2026/04/03

Nic Antoinette is back! And we’re finally beginning the monthly series we promised you back in January.For April, it's a long-form chat with plenty of laughter and maybe a few tears along the way. So settle in, subscribe to Nic’s newsletter, and press play to hear us talk about:How we coped when Q1 didn’t go as plannedFinancial plans in the turmoil of 2026How to talk about grief in publicThe most divisive Instagram post Amelia ever madeWhat’s bringing us joyThe upcoming 2026 Astro & Biz

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75:21

🤖 What AI Actually Costs: Transmuting AI Shame Into...

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2026/04/01

If we stop trying to get ahead online, what becomes possible? Today Ayana Zaire Cotton of Seeda School returns to the podcast to explore why she quit using ChatGPT and other AI tools. She helps us slowwww down, unpack shame, and align our desire with our capacity — a process and methodology she created and calls Erotic Engineering. Tune in to reconnect with your values, reclaim self-respect, and step off the path of certainty with us. I also highly recommend reading Ayana’s essay — and

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19:44

🔒 An Unexpected AI Conversation — with my spouse JJ Lang

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2026/03/30

Today I’m doing something I said I’d never do… inviting my partner on the podcast!In this Clubhouse-exclusive episode, my spouse JJ Lang joins me for an unexpected conversation about AI.JJ is a high-level chess player and works for US Chess. They’re here to talk about how algorithms and AI engines have been a big part of the chess world for decades — and also why JJ doesn’t use Generative AI or LLMs in their work today.I wanted to share this conversation, because:It’s fun to give you a cute

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33:11

🤖 3 Reasons You Feel So Conflicted About AI

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2026/03/27

Let's get into all our feels about AI. 🌀In this episode, I share some of the messages I've gotten from people who are using AI but feeling bad about it.And I talk through three reasons I think many of us (especially listeners of this show) feel so much tension about these technologies.Tune in for a lot of empathy and even more clarity. Then join our community conversation about AI in the Clubhouse! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODEFind all the episodes in our AI series hereThe Tension of Platforms

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69:59

🤖 Why AI isn’t an Oracle — with Casey Zabala

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2026/03/25

When ChatGPT launched in 2022, I noticed a few spiritual practitioners talking about its ‘oracular consciousness’ and I wondered… is that a thing??Today I’m joined by Casey Zabala of Modern Witches to talk about how AI is reshaping mystical practices in real time — and why that’s harming our intuition and agency.Tune in to hear us discuss:How Casey & I have used AI in the pastThe embedded inequity and colonial power dynamics of chatbotsThe astrology of 2026 and how it’s very AI-codedWhy

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33:26

🤖 How to Write a Thoughtful AI Policy

Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media ·

2026/03/20

Let’s be more transparent about how we are and aren’t using AI in our work!In this episode, I walk you through key considerations and a simple process for writing a thoughtful AI policy for your creative business.You’ll also hear how I crafted the Interweb AI policy, as well as why I was really inspired by Mel Mitchell-Jackson’s AI policy in that process.Press play, then click right here for more notes and resources! COMING UP:✨ RSVP for the FREE 2026 Astro & Biz Planning Summit,

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77:34

🤖 AI Sobriety — with Mel Mitchell-Jackson

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2026/03/18

How are we feeling about AI these days, friends?Ambivalent? Over it? Hopefully curious? 🧐Today on the show, we’re kicking off a 3-week AI series, where we’ll explore the good, bad and ugly of LLMs.Our first guest is Mel Mitchell-Jackson — who returns to the show to share their practice of AI Sobriety.We get into why AI is a labor issue, how it’s impacting our creativity, and why we’re hopeful that locally-hosted small language models might save the day.We also talk about addiction,

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21:35

⚡️ How to Change the Trajectory of Your...

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2026/03/13

If you’ve had a tough 2026 so far, this episode is for you.Today, I’m sharing a nuanced and practical chat with Akua Nyame-Mensah about how we can move from a reactive to a reflective mindset and shift our trajectory in the process.Tune in to hear Akua’s advice for changing the narrative of your business — without repressing or ignoring what’s happening in the world (or your body or your bank account).I also share some examples of how I reshaped my relationship to money through storytelling

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54:30

🏒 The Practice of Attention — Healing Social Media...

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2026/03/11

This week, Cody Cook-Parrott returns to the show to share their new book, The Practice of Attention!We go deep into creative attention, social media addiction, and why we can’t stop checking our email. Tune in as we discuss:Why creative attention is different than distraction or focusHow tending to your attention helps you finish projectsExperimenting with tech breaks, the Wisephone, and the BrickWhich apps grab us: Pinterest vs YoutubeWays to cultivate hobbies, movement regimens &

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33:33

✌️ Unpacking Insecurity, FOMO & How Social Media...

Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media ·

2026/03/06

Let’s talk about how bad social media really is for our mental health and relationships. 🫠In this honest and vulnerable conversation, Natalie Lue of Baggage Reclaim helps us dig into:Growing up without the internetRealizing social media is a toxic, codependent relationshipHow your subconscious “goes shopping for flaws and failures” while you scrollThe problems with hate-followingHow to quit stalking ourselves, our friends, our exes, and total strangers onlineWhy we shop more when we’re

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71:35

💭 Prestige or Freedom: The Delusion of “Living Your...

Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media ·

2026/03/04

I met Mel Mitchell-Jackson in the best way: through a newsletter ad, a ‘wanna chat?’ email, and many texts and virtual coffees since.Today, they’re here to talk about their path from art school to working at Apple HQ to leaving that behind for creative self-employment.Tune in to hear us explore:How to cultivate creative communityThe realities of what it takes to “make it” in art school & beyondChronic illness, Long COVID & find a pace you can sustain3 common traps of over-giving in

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5:03

🔒 A Pep Talk for Believing in Your Business & Your Art

Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media ·

2026/03/02

A few weeks ago, I had a conversation with a new business friend and peer that sent me into a total tailspin.The TLDR; is that they said something relatively innocuous about my podcast & membership model…And it had me questioning everything about I know about success in online business.In this Clubhouse-exclusive episode, I share more of that story and the pep talk I’ve been giving myself since. To hear the whole thing, join the Clubhouse at offthegrid.fun/clubhouseWhen you do, you'll

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32:18

❤️‍🩹 Fractured Attention & Financial Scarcity —...

Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media ·

2026/02/27

Jenni Gritters recently hosted me for a Your Attention is Sacred book club, and I’m excited to share our conversation with you!Tune in as we discuss:Understanding the goals of the algorithmsAddiction as a lens to make sense of social mediaJenni’s decision to delete her Instagram accountThe parallels between fractured attention and financial scarcityReckoning with combative platformsHow to protect your well-being if you’re still on social media⭐️ & RSVP FOR MY BOOK READING IN SAN

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60:27

🐚 Burnout as a Cycle Under Capitalism — with Cyrée...

Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media ·

2026/02/25

Today I’m joined by Cyrée Jarelle Johnson for a deep and thoughtful conversation about spiritual practice, small business, and social media.Together we weave through:How Cyrée crafted his career as a diviner, poet, herbalist + card readerHealing burnout when living with chronic illness and neurodivergenceWhy Instagram has no elders — and all communities are incomplete without eldersDiscernment vs extreme skepticism — and how to navigate the internet’s slop eraHow to blend online & IRL

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