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“Self-doubt comes from a belief about yourself—and a belief is just a pattern of thoughts you repeat until it becomes your reality.” -- Gustavo Handam In this episode: Recognize how repeated thoughts become lived realityReframe chaos as part of the becoming processExplore the difference between ego-driven safety and soul-led growthSee how choosing yourself invites deeper connection and confidence Get your free 7-day trial to the FateCreator life coaching app! What happens when the life you planned falls apart… and the life you’re meant for starts asking you to be honest? In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Gustavo Handam—movement coach, wellness leader, and the newest member of the Create Your Fate Retreats team—for a conversation about resilience, self-trust, and what it looks like to keep choosing yourself when the path keeps shifting. Gustavo shares his journey from moving to the U.S. from Venezuela in 2017, to navigating rejection and rebuilding his life from scratch, to betting on himself in a new country with a new career. We talk about the “hurricanes” we all face—external chaos and internal self-doubt—and how he learned to stay grounded in the center of it. This is a real, heartfelt conversation about starting over, rewriting beliefs, and stepping into authenticity—especially when it costs you comfort. Connect with Meg: Free 7-day trial to unlimited coaching tools!Follow Meg on InstagramFollow The Create Your Fate Podcast on InstagramTake your FREE Enneagram TestSubscribe to Meg's newsletterDisclaimer Connect with Gustavo: Follow Gustavo on InstagramGo to Gustavo's Colombia Retreat December 2026!

"Direction is more important than speed." -- Meg In this episode: How to plan your 2026 year with soft energy—and stop forcing clarity when your nervous system is asking for space.The difference between goals vs intentions, and how intentions create alignment without the pressure spiral.How to identify what drains you vs expands you—and choose what feels ready to shift without overwhelming yourself.How to turn a big dream into one tiny doable step, a simple non-negotiable, and a word that becomes your North Star. Get your free 7-day trial to the FateCreator life coaching app! Today is our 2026 planning episode—and I designed it intentionally around the Lunar New Year, because this time of year is actually the perfect window to reset your direction without the pressure spiral. The lunar calendar is about cycles, rhythm, and intention—not rushing. So if January felt weird, slow, scattered, or like “new year, same energy”…you’re not behind. You’re just still in the transition. I’m sharing how my own year started off completely different than I expected, and how I stopped trying to force goals out of sheer pressure. Instead, I used this exact practice to create conditions for clarity—and I want you to do the same before we move into the next lunar cycle. This episode is not a vision-and-goals workshop. It’s a soft, interactive planning practice that helps you choose your direction as we approach the Lunar New Year—so you’re not entering the year with hustle energy, unrealistic expectations, or a nervous system that’s already bracing. We’ll focus on how you want to feel as you build your life, because your subconscious responds to emotion—not logic—and that feeling becomes your compass. You will leave this episode with a North Star and a sense of calm direction heading into the Lunar New Year! Connect with Meg: Free 7-day trial to unlimited coaching tools!Follow Meg on InstagramFollow The Create Your Fate Podcast on InstagramTake your FREE Enneagram TestSubscribe to Meg's newsletterDisclaimer

“The goal isn’t just living longer. It’s living better—more healthy years, not just more years.” —Andres Assef In this episode: Why “doing the most” in January is usually the reason you burn out—and what actually creates momentumThe real truth about GLP-1s: how to use them wisely without sacrificing muscle, hormones, or long-term resultsThe 3 pillars of longevity that matter more than the scale: muscle mass, bone density, and VO₂ maxHow to build an 80/20 routine that sticks—so you stop starting over and start feeling better for real Get your free 7-day trial to the FateCreator life coaching app! We're kicking off 2026 with a conversation that makes you feel aligned, educated, and not overwhelmed about your health goals. Today’s guest is Andres Assef, a human performance + optimization strategist and the owner of MPWR Wellness—and you will be absolutely blown away with this conversation. If you’ve tried to lose weight before and nothing sticks… if you’re exhausted by trendy diets… if you want 2026 to be the year something actually shifts in your body—this episode is for you. And if you’re looking for a quick, “bippity-bop-boo” fix… you already know this isn’t that. We go deep into what actually moves the needle (and what quietly sabotages progress), including the truth about GLP-1s, muscle loss, stress + cortisol, and why doing the most is often the fastest way to burn out and quit. We also talk about the mindset piece: the all-or-nothing spiral, the guilt cycle, and why the most powerful question you can ask yourself this year is… “What happens if I don’t?” Want to kickstart 2026? This episode is for you. Connect with Meg: Free 7-day trial to unlimited coaching tools!Follow Meg on InstagramFollow The Create Your Fate Podcast on InstagramTake your FREE Enneagram TestSubscribe to Meg's newsletterDisclaimer Connect with Andres: Follow Andres on InstagramFollow MPWR Wellness on a href="https://www.instagram.com/mpwr.wellness" rel="noopener...

"Our time is our most non-renewable resource. If you’re constantly counting down the hours, the days, the weeks—it's not the time that’s the problem. It’s the place." -- Meg In this episode: Identify the subtle red flags that signal you may be settling—even when life looks fine on paperUnderstand why certain excuses feel so convincing and how they quietly reinforce staying stuckRecognize how “someday” thinking forms and what gently interrupts itTake a grounded, doable step that opens momentum toward the life you actually want Get your free 7-day trial to the FateCreator life coaching app! Have you ever had that quiet thought creep in: “There has to be more than this…”—and then immediately talked yourself out of exploring it? In today’s episode, we’re getting honest about what’s actually keeping so many people stuck. I walk through the three most common excuses I hear—especially from thoughtful, capable, self-aware people who want more from life but feel frozen where they are. These excuses often sound practical, responsible, and even selfless. But over time, they quietly stall growth and keep you looping in the same patterns. I also share pieces of my own journey—from living a life that looked “right” on the outside to making aligned choices that changed everything. This episode will help you get honest about what you want, identify the beliefs holding you back, and give you the practical tools to finally move toward it. Because the cost of staying the same is far greater than the cost of going for it. *repeat episode, brought back to you for New Year Motivation! Connect with Meg: Free 7-day trial to unlimited coaching tools!Follow Meg on InstagramFollow The Create Your Fate Podcast on InstagramTake your FREE Enneagram TestSubscribe to Meg's newsletterDisclaimer

“A life coach will help you find balance between your personal life and professional life — and a good life coach will make sure it lasts.” — Meg In this episode: The Top 5 reasons people hire life coaches (especially heading into a new year)How to choose a high-quality, aligned, trustworthy life coachThe biggest misconceptions about coaching and how it actually worksCoaching options for every lifestyle, goal, and budget Get your free 7-day trial to the FateCreator life coaching app! As we move into the New Year, many people feel the pressure of reflection, growth, unmet goals, or the desire to start 2026 with clarity and intention. This episode is back because so many people tell me they’re craving clarity right now — and if you’ve been wondering whether a life coach might be the next aligned step for you, this is the grounding guidance you’ve been looking for. If you’re feeling scattered, stuck, overwhelmed by expectations, burnt out from juggling family and work, or simply craving deeper purpose — this episode will help you understand exactly how coaching works and whether it’s the right support for your next chapter. You’ll also learn how to choose a good life coach, not just any coach, so you can invest in yourself with confidence. Connect with Meg: Free 7-day trial to unlimited coaching tools!Follow Meg on InstagramFollow The Create Your Fate Podcast on InstagramTake your FREE Enneagram TestSubscribe to Meg's newsletterDisclaimer

“Before we can consciously create what’s next, we want to honor what brought us here.” -- Meg In this episode: How to reflect on 2025 in a way that creates more momentum for 2026—without skipping the pause.The guided prompts that help you uncover your year’s themes, lessons, growth, and biggest plot twists (even the ones you forgot you survived).How to identify what drained vs. expanded your energy—and why that matters before you set new goals.How to step into 2026 with more softness and self-trust by practicing gratitude, learning to receive, and releasing an old story you’re done carrying. Get Your FateCreator App Special Offer -- Save $250! -- Only For 2025 Reflection Participants This episode is my gift to you at the end of the year—because I don’t want you rushing into 2026 with hustle in your chest and tension in your shoulders. I made this 2025 Reflection episode for the high achievers, the goal-setters, the “what’s next?” people (hi, same) who are so good at raising the bar that we forget to honor how far we’ve come. This is an interactive, journal-in-hand practice where we slow down on purpose, reflect on what this year actually held, and let the pause give us more momentum—not less. Because there is so much power in a pause, and I want you walking into 2026 with clarity, confidence, and self-respect…not pressure. Join The Feminine Frequency Waitlist I guide you through a series of reflection prompts that help you look back on 2025 with honesty, compassion, and clarity—acknowledging your growth, your challenges, your energy, and the parts of you that changed along the way. We soften into gratitude, explore your relationship with support and receiving, and end with a release ritual—choosing what you’re no longer carrying into 2026—so you can move forward from grounded truth instead of old survival patterns. Connect with Meg: Free 7-day trial to unlimited coaching tools!Follow Meg on InstagramFollow The Create Your Fate Podcast on InstagramTake your FREE Enneagram TestSubscribe to Meg's newsletterDisclaimer

“You’re going to be okay… even if they aren’t okay.” — Meg In this episode: The major self-limiting belief that’s been quietly holding you back.How to reclaim your personal power from emotional dependency.How to be okay even when other people aren’t okay.How to identify where you’ve taken responsibility for someone else’s reactions — and what to do instead. Get your free 7-day trial to the FateCreator life coaching app! The holiday season brings joy… but let’s be honest, it also brings family dynamics, old emotional patterns, crowded social gatherings, and layers of expectation that can pull you right back into habits you thought you’d outgrown. That’s why this listener-favorite episode is making an end-of-year comeback. It’s the reminder you need as you navigate heightened emotions, tricky conversations, and the pressure to “keep the peace.” In this episode, you’ll learn how to stop managing everyone else’s emotional world so you can finally reclaim your own. You’ll discover where you’ve taken on responsibility that was never yours, why it’s been draining your power, and how to build true emotional autonomy. This conversation is your invitation to step into self-trust, self-worth, and radical emotional freedom. Connect with Meg: Free 7-day trial to unlimited coaching tools!Follow Meg on InstagramFollow The Create Your Fate Podcast on InstagramTake your FREE Enneagram TestSubscribe to Meg's newsletterDisclaimer

“Bold isn’t loud — bold is intentional. It’s the move you make forward when everyone else stays comfortable.” — Dominique Sachse In this episode: Why boldness isn’t a personality trait — it’s a choice (and how to start making those bold choices today).How to trust yourself through big transitions even when others don’t understand your decisions.The art of navigating criticism with grace and not letting external opinions define your worth.Why reinvention at any age is not only possible, but powerful — and how to give yourself permission to evolve. Get your free 7-day trial to the FateCreator life coaching app! What does it really look like to live boldly? To trust yourself enough to pivot at any age, abandon imagined fears, and follow the path your soul is whispering to you? Today, I’m joined by the incomparable Dominique Sachse — beloved content creator, podcast host, beauty guru, former news anchor, and true embodiment of tenacity, adaptability, and courage. In this powerful, heartfelt conversation, Dominique shares the story of her journey through massive life transitions, public scrutiny, reinvention, and learning how to trust in something bigger than fear. We talk about everything from bold career moves, faith, and resilience… to hair, of course. Dominique opens up about receiving criticism in the public eye, redefining purpose in midlife, transforming through loss, and allowing herself to follow her heart even when the world had an opinion. This episode is a beautiful reminder that you are allowed to evolve, change your mind, and create a life that feels aligned — not just expected. Connect with Meg: Free 7-day trial to unlimited coaching tools!Follow Meg on InstagramFollow The Create Your Fate Podcast on InstagramTake your FREE Enneagram TestSubscribe to Meg's newsletterDisclaimer

“You can’t hate yourself into a version of you that you’ll love.” -- Meg In this episode: Where your negative body image actually came from—and why it’s not your fault.How past comments, comparisons, and memories quietly turn into long-held beliefs.The unconscious thought patterns that keep you stuck in insecurity without you even realizing it.Practical, powerful tools to start shifting your mindset and creating a healthier relationship with your body. Get your free 7-day trial to the FateCreator life coaching app! The holidays can be one of the hardest times of year for body image. Between family gatherings, social pressure, photos, food, comparison, and the rush to start planning our 2026 goals, it’s easy to slip into insecurity or feel like you need to “fix” something before the new year. That’s exactly why I wanted to bring this episode back right now. Before you set any goals for 2026, I want you to slow down, breathe, and look at your body with appreciation—not urgency. Because your goals should come from loving yourself, not from hating parts of you. In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth behind negative body image—where it really comes from, why it sticks, and how to take your power back. I’ll walk you through guided questions, mindset shifts, and one of the most transformative exercises I’ve ever done: writing an honest “love letter” to my body. If you’re feeling triggered, insecure, frustrated, or just exhausted from thinking about your body during the holidays, this conversation will help you reset, realign, and move into the new year from a place of confidence, compassion, and clarity. Connect with Meg: Free 7-day trial to unlimited coaching tools!Follow Meg on InstagramFollow The Create Your Fate Podcast on InstagramTake your FREE Enneagram TestSubscribe to Meg's newsletterDisclaimer

"What you appreciate… appreciates." -- Meg In this episode: How one tiny shift in focus can instantly raise your vibration — even when nothing in your life changes.The surprising neurological reason gratitude can pull you out of anxiety in seconds.The simple morning-and-night gratitude practice that sets the tone for your entire day (and only takes 60 seconds).How to use “gratitude in advance” to create your future — and why what you appreciate truly appreciates. Get your free 7-day trial to the FateCreator life coaching app! What if I told you your life could get instantly better without changing anything about your circumstances… would you be in? The secret? One small, commonly missed mindset shift: Gratitude. We hear about gratitude all the time — but today, I’m breaking down why it’s so powerful, how it instantly shifts your vibration, and real ways you can weave tiny gratitude practices into your everyday life so you can start living (and actually loving) your best life ever. If you’re open to seeing how one tiny change can transform your day, your mood, your confidence, and even your future outcomes, tune in. I’m sharing my personal gratitude practices, the AHA moment I had in a Lagree class that completely flipped my thinking, and the EXACT gratitude tools that are helping me create my best life ever — and how you can too. And if you know someone who would benefit from a simple yet life-changing gratitude reset this Thanksgiving week, send this their way! Connect with Meg: Free 7-day trial to unlimited coaching tools!Follow Meg on InstagramFollow The Create Your Fate Podcast on InstagramTake your FREE Enneagram TestSubscribe to Meg's newsletterDisclaimer

“How to get along with difficult people has nothing to do with the other person. It has everything to do with you loving yourself and freeing yourself.” -- Meg In this episode: How your thoughts about “that a-hole” instantly shift your vibration—and what that means for what you attract next.Why not taking things personally (online, in traffic, at work, in your family) is one of the most powerful energetic shields you’ll ever have.How to accept that everyone has a different model of the world, set clean boundaries, and choose who gets access to you—without dropping into drama.Why forgiveness (of others and yourself) is ultimately about your freedom, and how acting from love instead of fear keeps you in a high-vibe, manifesting state. Get your free 7-day trial to the FateCreator life coaching app! People are frustrating. The driver who cuts you off, the barista who gets your order wrong, the friend who cancels last minute—if you let them, other people’s behavior can tank your mood and your vibration in a matter of seconds. In this episode, I walk you through a simple game to feel your energy shift in real time and show you how quickly your thoughts can pull you from high-vibe to low-vibe… and exactly why that matters if you care about the life you’re creating. We’ll talk about why nobody can “make” you feel anything, how the Law of Attraction ties into your reactions, and how to stop wasting your energy trying to control, fix, or decode other people. Using concepts from The Four Agreements, the NLP idea of a “model of the world,” and some real-life stories (including being trolled online and even by my sweet grandma), I’ll give you seven powerful ways to protect your energy, keep your vibe high, and free yourself from other people’s drama—without becoming a doormat or bypassing boundaries. Connect with Meg: Free 7-day trial to unlimited coaching tools!Follow Meg on InstagramFollow The Create Your Fate Podcast on InstagramTake your FREE Enneagram TestSubscribe to Meg's newsletterDisclaimer

"Your purpose is never going to show up unless you do." -- Meg In this episode: How to know when it’s time to pivot — and what it really takes to follow your callingThe difference between believing you can and believing you deserve itWhy letting go of how you think it “should” look always leads to something betterHow to design a life that feels aligned, joyful, and true to you Get your free 7-day trial to the FateCreator life coaching app! It’s my birthday week! And in true Create Your Fate fashion, we’re celebrating with something I’ve never done before — an interview… with me. My longtime friend Christy took over the mic and asked me 10 powerful questions about my journey — from dental hygiene to fitness to coaching — and what I’ve learned about purpose, pivots, and trusting yourself along the way. This conversation got deep. We talk joy, fear, worthiness, taking risks, and all the things that happen when you stop waiting for life to happen to you and start showing up for it. Whether you’re at your own “halfway point,” in a big transition, or just craving a reminder of how far you’ve come — this episode will reignite your self-belief and remind you why your story matters. Connect with Meg: Free 7-day trial to unlimited coaching tools!Follow Meg on InstagramFollow The Create Your Fate Podcast on InstagramTake your FREE Enneagram TestSubscribe to Meg's newsletterDisclaimer

“Ego doesn’t always say, ‘I’m better than you.’ Ego also says, ‘I’m not enough unless I’m everything for you.’” — Meg In this episode: How to tell if you’re acting from protection (ego) or truth (essence)—using your body as the compassThe barcode metaphor: why authenticity is the only way the universe can deliver what’s meant for youThe sneaky ways ego hides behind “kindness” (people-pleasing, overgiving, overworking) and keeps you in fearEach Enneagram type’s superego message—and a simple practice to cut off the “IF” and return to “I AM” Get your free 7-day trial to the FateCreator life coaching app! In today's episode, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood topics in personal growth: the difference between your essence and your ego. Most people hear “ego” and think of arrogance—but your ego can sound kind, humble, and helpful, while still being completely rooted in fear. It’s the version of you built to stay safe and accepted, but it often keeps you small and disconnected from who you really are. I’ll show you how to spot the subtle ways ego shows up (even when it looks “good”), how to use your body to know if you’re acting from protection or truth, and how each Enneagram type’s superego message keeps you stuck in fear instead of flow. When you reconnect with your essence—your truth—you stop performing and start aligning with your most authentic self. Connect with Meg: Free 7-day trial to unlimited coaching tools!Follow Meg on InstagramFollow The Create Your Fate Podcast on InstagramTake your FREE Enneagram TestSubscribe to Meg's newsletterDisclaimer

" All of these things make you human -- the good and the "bad." ...Are you brave enough to discover them?" -- Meg In this episode: The sneaky mindset that slows your growth (and how to spot it fast)Why “doing the work” doesn’t mean you’ll stop being humanHow to recognize when your growth mindset turns into perfectionismThe shift from trying to “fix” yourself to simply being with yourself Get your free 7-day trial to the FateCreator life coaching app! You’ve been doing the work — reading the books, listening to the podcasts, journaling, meditating, manifesting — all of it. You’ve healed, you’ve grown, and you’ve become so much more self-aware than you were a year ago. But lately, you’re frustrated. Because no matter how much progress you make, those old patterns still pop up — and every time they do, you can’t help but wonder, “How am I still dealing with this?” In today’s episode, I’m not showing you something new to do to outgrow or expand into the next level of your evolution — I’m showing you the one thing you might be doing that’s actually blocking your growth and expansion. The thing that keeps you stuck in the loop of “not enough yet,” even when you’ve already come so far. Because the truth is, real growth doesn’t come from adding more to your plate — it comes from releasing what’s quietly working against you. Connect with Meg: Free 7-day trial to unlimited coaching tools!Follow Meg on InstagramFollow The Create Your Fate Podcast on InstagramTake your FREE Enneagram TestSubscribe to Meg's newsletterDisclaimer

“Your past doesn’t define you — it develops you.” -- Meg In this episode: The real difference between a mistake and a regret — and why it matters.How to know when regret is secretly ruling your thoughts (and how to stop the spiral).The conscious shift that turns regret into your greatest teacher.A powerful reframe that helps you release shame and move forward lighter. Get your free 7-day trial to the FateCreator life coaching app! Well… this isn’t your typical anniversary episode. Four years of Create Your Fate — and instead of a highlight reel, I’m sharing my biggest regrets. Not mistakes, but true regrets — the kind that used to rule me until I learned how to let them refine me instead. Because yes, everything really does work out for your highest good… but you can still wish you’d done a few things differently. In this episode, I’m opening up about the lessons behind those moments and how each one shaped the woman — and coach — I am today. Regret doesn’t have to keep you stuck in “what if.” When you stop searching for a redo and start searching for the lesson, you get your power back. These moments taught me more than any win ever could, and I hope they help you see your own regrets through a softer, wiser lens. Connect with Meg: Free 7-day trial to unlimited coaching tools!Follow Meg on InstagramFollow The Create Your Fate Podcast on InstagramTake your FREE Enneagram TestSubscribe to Meg's newsletterDisclaimer