MindAligned Meetups = Connection, Connection, Connection
"When Ali was asked about the primary objective for Surf the Earth, she emphasized 'connection, connection, connection.'"
This fall, we're honoring Ali's vision in the most authentic way possible – by bringing real humans together to talk about real life. Welcome to FREE MindAligned Meetups, where vulnerability meets community, and where every voice matters.
Why MindAligned? Why Now?
In a world that's constantly moving, constantly performing, constantly on – we're creating space to simply be. These aren't your typical wellness workshops. This is where anxiety relief meets real strategies for finding happiness. Where personal values get defined and nourished. Where life transitions become navigable instead of overwhelming. Where emotional intelligence becomes your superpower and building trust stops feeling impossible.
We dive into the messy stuff – navigating comparison at every life stage, recalibrating your nervous system when anxiety hijacks your feels, managing holiday expectations without losing your joy. We explore chakra alignment, practice gratitude that's actually authentic, and learn the art of building friendships across all stages of life.
Sometimes it's breathwork that helps you actually breathe easier. Sometimes it's gentle yoga. Sometimes it's circle conversations where judgment gets checked at the door. Always, it's about connection – to yourself, to others, to the wisdom you already carry within.
We're not here to fix you (because honestly, you're not broken). We're here to remind you that figuring out this human experience is something we do together.Two Powerful Series, One Mission
WEDNESDAYS: The 18-35 Reset Zone
6-7 PM In-Person | 8-9 PM EST Zoom Online
Your midweek reset where authenticity meets practical tools. This is honest conversation for the 18-35 crowd – students and community members figuring out life's big questions together. No pretense, just real support for the messy, beautiful work of becoming who you're meant to be.
Fall Wednesday Schedule:
Sept 10 ~ Building Trust (NCMC Library or Zoom)
Sept 24 ~ Navigating Life Transitions (Yoga Studio or Zoom)
Oct 8 ~ Personal Values: Define them, Nourish them, Lean Into Your Best Aligned Life (NCMC Commons or 8PM Zoom)
Oct 22 ~ Navigating Life Transitions: Real Humans, Talking Real Life (Yoga Studio or Zoom)
Nov 12 ~ Emotional Intelligence (NCMC Library or Zoom)
Nov 19 ~ Anxiety: When the 'feels' get hijacked, then what?! (Yoga Studio or Zoom)
Dec 3 ~ Holiday Wellness: Managing Expectations & Finding Joy (Yoga Studio or Zoom)
Dec 10 ~ B.R.E.A.T.H.E with Techniques to Recalculate the Nervous System and Calm (NCMC Library or Zoom)
Partnering with North Central Michigan College We're excited to bring Wellness Wednesdays directly to campus! Once a month, we'll be right there in the heart of NCMC, making mental health support accessible where students live, learn, and grow. College students and community members ages 18-35 are all welcome – because mental wellness doesn't stop at the campus gate.
SUNDAYS: The 18+ All-Generations Experience
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | 231 State St., Suite 5, Ground Level, Petoskey
Here's the beautiful truth: wisdom flows in every direction. Whether you're 18 or 80, you bring something sacred to our circle. Your fresh perspective. Your hard-earned insights. Your gentle presence. Even your silence – because sometimes the most powerful contribution is simply showing up and holding space.
We're not here as teacher and student. We're here as fellow travelers, learning from each other's stories, struggles, and strengths. Your 20-something questions spark new thinking for someone in their 50s. Their life experience offers gentle guidance for your current chapter.
Fall Sunday Schedule:
Sept 14 ~ Anxiety Relief: Finding Happiness (because anxiety doesn't have to be the boss of you)
Sept 28 ~ Guided Meditation & Gentle Yoga (your body will thank you)
Oct 12 ~ Listening to the Body: Stories & Suggestions (your body's been trying to tell you something)
Oct 26 ~ Guided Meditation and Chakra Alignment (energy check, anyone?)
Nov 9 ~ Navigating Comparison at all Stages of Life (spoiler: everyone's just winging it)
Nov 23 ~ Guided Gratitude Circle and Meditation (gratitude that's actually authentic)
Dec 7 ~ Building Friendships at all the Stages (friendship doesn't end at graduation)
Dec 21 ~ Solstice Circle at Meagan's (soup, bread, and real talk – 1-3 PM)
Meet Your Guide: Meagan Krzywosinski
In 2022, Meagan found wall art that said "stop wishing, start doing" – and it hit her soul, hard. What followed was 365 days of cultivating, releasing, manifesting, and doing "the work" to turn her vision into reality.
By 2023, her wish became Inspiring Inner Growth and BraVe Speaks® – spaces where people can show up authentically and let their braVe speak, on and off the yoga mat.
As a Master Certified Life Coach, Social & Emotional Intelligence Coach, SHRM Certified HR Professional, and Reiki Master, Meagan brings both credentials and heart to every gathering. But really? She's a "normal" human with a giant splash of braVe who believes each person has a superpower waiting to be nourished.
Her philosophy: "Keep breathing; it shifts everything. Stay rooted in your braVe, focused on living your best life, and flexible in your approach."
Your Options, Your Choice
In-Person Vibes:
Wednesdays: Alternating between NCMC campus (Library & BORRAL Commons Student Center) and Yoga Studio (231 State St., Petoskey)
New to NCMC campus? Check out the campus map to find your way around!
Can't Make It In Person? No Problem:
Wednesday Online: 8-9 PM EST via Zoom (details sent after registration)
Ready to Connect? Please Register
These sessions are completely free because connection shouldn't have a price tag. But they do require registration because we're creating intentional space for intentional people.
Register now: surftheearthmhc.com/events
Questions? Text Tammy at 231-675-5874 or email surftheearthmhc@gmail.com
Let’s Shred the Stigma Together
In honor of Ali's vision and in service of our collective healing, MindAligned Meetups exist to remind you that you're not alone in this human experience. Whether you're 18 or 80, whether you're thriving or surviving, whether you're local or logging in from afar – there's a seat in our circle with your name on it.
Come as you are. Leave feeling more connected – to yourself, to others, to the truth that we're all just figuring it out together.
Bee Brave. Join the Conversation. It’s Cool to learn about you!
Sponsored by Surf the Earth Mental Health Community in honor of Ali Patrick – a visionary who understood that authentic connection could transform lives. We're fostering a world where mental health is understood and embraced, one genuine connection at a time, because Ali's dream of accessible mental health support for everyone deserves to become reality.
