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Create Your Fate
by Life Coach Meg Ellis
Most of us are living on autopilot — thinking the same thoughts, getting the same results, and wondering why nothing changes. Create Your Fate exists to interrupt that pattern.Hosted by award-winning Certified Conscious Life Coach, NLP Practitioner, and Somatic Healing Practitioner, Meg Ellis, this is the weekly mindset and life coaching podcast for people who are ready to get out of their own way and feel like themselves again. Meg's body • brain • behavior approach goes deeper than mindset alone to create transformation that actually sticks.Each week you'll get honest, no-fluff solo episodes and expert conversations covering:* Brain — neuroscience-backed tools to rewire negative thought patterns, break self-limiting beliefs, and reprogram your inner voice* Body — somatic healing, nervous system tools, and practices that release what your body has been holding onto* Behavior — Enneagram insights, Law of Attraction, and conscious creation practices you can apply immediately* Top
Episodes
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EP254: There is Nothing Wrong with You (Unraveling Your "Should" Story) | Dr. Rick Diamond
"You end up with what you put up with.” — Dr. Rick Diamond In this episode: How your “should story” develops from the expectations, roles, and beliefs you've inherited—and how to recognize when it's running your life Why we choose familiar discomfort over unfamiliar possibilities, even when we…
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EP253: Pain vs. Suffering: How to Stop Fighting What You Can’t Change
"Pain is what’s happening. Suffering is the fight with the fact that it’s happening." -- Meg In this episode: The important difference between pain and suffering—and how we often unknowingly add a second layer of suffering to painful experiences. How the gap between what is and what we think…
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EP252: Give Yourself Permission to Be Human
“The freedom isn’t getting everybody to understand you and see you the way you want them to see you. The freedom is realizing you don’t have to—and you’re still lovable.” -- Meg In this episode: Why your body can brace for rejection or conflict before your conscious mind has caught up How old...
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EP251: What Happens to the Feelings You Don't Feel?
“Your brain might have decided that you’re done with the feeling, but your body may still be in the middle of its response.” -- Meg In this episode: What happens in your body when you suppress an emotion Suppression vs. repression vs. healthy expression How unprocessed stress can affect the body...
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EP250: The 3 Things That Completely Changed My Life (Trust Me, I Was a Hot Mess Express)
“You don’t change your life by fixing yourself. You change your life by finally understanding yourself.” — Meg In this episode: Why your repeated behaviors usually aren’t random, and what your patterns may be helping you avoid, protect, or receive Why mindset and behavior work were transformative...
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EP249: You are Your Own Guru (Stop Asking Everyone Else for Advice)
“Self-trust isn’t knowing you’re going to get it right. It’s knowing that if you get it wrong, you trust yourself to handle what happens next.” — Meg In this episode: How to recognize when you’re seeking information versus seeking permission How your body, thoughts, and behavioral patterns each...
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EP248: The Cost of Being Agreeable (And How to Stop Needing Everyone to Like You)
"The goal isn't to become so agreeable that everyone can like you. It's to become authentic enough that the people who do like you are actually liking you." — Meg In this episode: Why being “easy” can quietly become a strategy for earning approval The difference between genuine kindness and...
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EP247: Don't Settle for the Fries (Why We Accept Less Than We Really Want)
"Don't settle simply because you're uncomfortable waiting." — Meg In this episode: Why rejection doesn't always mean you're on the wrong path The difference between seeking relief and choosing alignment How scarcity quietly convinces us to lower our standards Why self-worth is built by staying…
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EP246: You’re Not Bad at It. You’re New at It.
“The reframe didn’t magically make me capable. It made me willing to find out what I was capable of.” — Meg In this episode: Recognize when “I’m bad at this” has become an identity instead of a fact Understand how comparison can make being a beginner feel like being a failure Learn why action…
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EP245: PS: You're Already ON the Path
"Stop asking, 'Am I on the right path?' Start asking, 'What is this path trying to teach me?'" -- Meg In this episode: Discover why feeling uncertain doesn't mean you're headed in the wrong direction. Learn how to stop comparing your timeline and start focusing on your direction. Reframe…
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EP244: How to Stop Absorbing Everyone Else's Energy
“You can care deeply about people without emotionally carrying them.” -- Meg In this episode: The difference between empathy and emotional responsibility How childhood conditioning creates emotional hypervigilance Why people pleasing leads to emotional exhaustion Practical tools to stop absorbing...
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EP243: Why You Keep Getting the Opposite of What You Asked For
"What if the thing frustrating you right now is actually the opportunity you've been asking for?" -- Meg In this episode: Discover why asking for more often leads to discomfort instead of immediate results Learn how to recognize opportunities for growth when they show up disguised as setbacks,...
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EP242: I Got Laid Off From SoulCycle (What I'm Learning About Big Feelings, Surrender, & Acceptance)
"Life knows what to do better than we do. Our job is to simply let go and receive each moment with an open heart and then dance skillfully with it." -- Meg In this episode: Learn how to process disappointment without getting stuck in bitterness, blame, or resentment Discover how the Drama…
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EP241: The Science of Reinventing Yourself
“Confidence is not what creates courage. Courage is what creates confidence.” -- Meg In this episode: Why your brain fights change even when you WANT it The real reason confidence comes AFTER courage How identity is built through tiny repeated actions The neuroscience behind reinventing yourself...
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EP240: Want to Change Your Life? Start Here. (Literally, the Smallest Thing You Can Do Right Now.)
"Your brain is not always choosing what's best for you, and it's oftentimes just choosing what's most familiar." -- Meg In this episode: Why your brain is wired for autopilot and how unconscious patterns form The simple neuroscience behind why change feels uncomfortable How even healing and...
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EP239: Rewire Your Brain: The Science Behind How Affirmations Actually Change Your Life
"Your brain doesn’t care what’s true—it believes what you repeat." -- Meg In this episode: Why your brain prioritizes repetition over truth (and how that shapes your identity) The neuroscience behind affirmations and how they rewire your thinking Why affirmations feel fake at first—and how to…
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EP238: How to Stop Shrinking and Start Taking Up Space in Your Life
"You’re not too much—you’ve just been trained to believe your presence requires permission." -- Meg In this episode: Why you feel like you’re taking up too much space (even when you’re not) The hidden conditioning that taught you to shrink, over-apologize, and stay “easy” The difference between...
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EP237: 10 Ridiculous Things I Do Every Day to Manifest Faster
"Manifesting is not about getting lucky. It's about somebody who naturally creates better outcomes." -- Meg In this episode: Why manifesting has nothing to do with thinking something into existence — and what it actually requires The real reason your manifestations feel stuck (hint: it's not your...
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EP236: The Truth About Loneliness Nobody Is Talking About
"Loneliness isn’t a life sentence—it’s a signal for deeper connection." -- Meg In this episode: Why you can feel completely alone even when your life looks full — and what it actually means The 3 types of loneliness and why identifying yours is the key to getting out of it The sneaky way your…
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EP235: How to Stop Self-Doubt and Build Real Confidence | Neil Rubenstein
“You could want something a 10 out of 10, but if you only believe you deserve it a 5 out of 10, that’s where you’re going to land.” -- Neil In this episode: Understand what self-limiting beliefs actually are—and how they quietly shape your outcomes Learn how negative self-talk impacts your...
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EP234: Why You Feel Guilty Resting (Even When You’re Exhausted)
"Rest is not a reward. It's a requirement." -- Meg In this episode: Understand the subconscious beliefs that make rest feel wrong—even when you need it most Learn how productivity can become a survival pattern, not just a personality trait Recognize why your body resists slowing down (and why…
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EP233: The Cost of Carrying Everything: Control, Men & Vulnerability | Jace Williams
"If you’re thinking about the next step, you’re ready." -- Life Coach Jace In this episode: Unpack the hidden link between control and vulnerability—and why letting go can feel terrifying (even when it’s healthy) Reframe “I don’t know” as strength, not failure—and use it to instantly…
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EP232: PS. You're Allowed to Do Things Just for Fun (The Power of Joy Explained)
“If experience is the goal, then everything is considered a win.” -- Meg In this episode: Why joy is a performance advantage (not a weakness) How elevated emotions shift your energy and attract different results What gets in the way of joy — and how to practically return to it Why doing something...
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EP231: Stop Trying to Fix Yourself: The Real Power of Sound Healing | Beto Gonzales
"The universe gives you what you are, not what you want.” — Beto Gonzales In this episode: What sound healing really is—and how vibration supports nervous system regulation Why trying to “fix” yourself can actually block transformation The power of beginner’s mind and dropping expectations How...
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EP230: Why Your Circle Gets Smaller as You Grow
"If you are doing the work that 99% of people spend their life avoiding, why are you surprised when less than 1% of people understand you?" -- Meg In this episode: Why growth can create distance—and how old patterns try to pull you back when you change Why outgrowing friendships, routines, and...
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EP229: Overcoming Self-Doubt: How to Trust Yourself and Choose Your Path | Gustavo Handam
“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 reality Reframe chaos as part of the becoming process Explore the difference between...
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EP228: 2026 Planning for the Lunar New Year: Direction Over Pressure
"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...
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EP227: How to Actually Achieve Your Fitness Goals in 2026 | Andres Assef
“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 momentum The real truth about GLP-1s: how to use them wisely without...
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EP226: These 3 Excuses Are Costing You the Life You Want
"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 paper…
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EP225: Is It Time for a Life Coach? Here’s How to Know.
“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…
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EP224: 2025 Reflection: Choosing What Comes With You Into 2026
“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...
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EP223: Other People’s Emotional Reactions Are Not Your Responsibility
“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...
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EP222: Stop Playing Small (It's Time to be BOLD!) | Dominique Sachse
“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…
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EP221: The Body Image Trap: How to Finally Break Free
“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...
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EP220: The Gratitude Shift That Can Instantly Change Your Life
"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...
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EP219: How to Protect Your Energy from Difficult People
“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...
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EP218: An Interview with Myself at 39: The Truth About Reinvention
"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 calling The difference between believing you can and believing you deserve it Why letting go of how you think it “should” look always leads...
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EP217: Essence vs. Ego: Are You Scanning the Right Barcode?
“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 compass The barcode metaphor: why authenticity is the only way the...
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EP216: The Sneaky Behavior That’s Blocking Your Growth
" 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 human How to recognize when your growth…
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EP215: My Biggest Regrets
“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…
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EP214: The Ugly Truth About Envy: How to Release the Shame and Let It Guide You
"A lot of us have a negative perception of envy. We were taught that wanting something that somebody else has is bad. And when you feel bad about this, guilt and then shame typically follow." -- Meg In this episode: The key difference between jealousy and envy — and why that matters for your…
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EP213: Awaken Your Feminine Energy: Confidence, Flow & Self-Worth | Tina Hines
"Feminine energy isn’t about doing more—it’s about allowing yourself to be. It’s about receiving, surrendering, and stepping into your most authentic self." -- Tina Hines In this episode: Why so many of us default to overdeveloped masculine energy—and the cost it carries. What feminine energy…
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EP212: Stop Spiraling in Comparison: How “Yet” Changes Everything
"You’re not stuck because you aren’t capable—you’re stuck because of the story you’re telling yourself. And one tiny word can change that story." -- Meg In this episode: Why “I’m not enough” statements keep you stuck in a cycle of shame and inaction. How the word yet rewires your brain and opens...
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EP211: Stop Saying Sorry — It’s Killing Your Confidence (and What to Say Instead)
"Self-love is essentially the opposite of guilt because when you constantly say sorry, and you're communicating guilt, you are training your subconscious mind that you're at fault." -- Meg In this episode: Why “sorry” has become an automatic habit for so many people. 8 common situations where you...
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EP210: Confronting The Mother Wound | Angela Hare
"Healing the mother wound isn’t about blaming—it’s about reclaiming your power. And it has to happen from the inside out." — Angela Hare In this episode: How the mother wound silently influences your relationships, career, friendships, and self-worth. Signs that the mother wound may be showing up...
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EP209: The Things We Don't Tell Our Friends | Ryan Samuel
"The cost of not sharing yourself with your friends is isolation. That is so much worse than rejection." -- Ryan Samuel In this episode: The top 3 things people keep to themselves: money struggles, relationship problems, and mental health. Why embarrassment and shame stop us from opening up to…
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EP208: Energy, Sleep, Balance & Joy: 6 Holistic Principles to Transform Your Wellbeing | Kat Burdett
"If you’re exhausted, unbalanced, and running on empty, these six principles can change your life—starting today." — Kat Burdett In this episode: How six core areas of your life work together to create (or drain) your energy. Simple, doable steps you can start today to feel more balanced and...
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EP207: Menopause, Perimenopause & Hormones: Myths Busted and What Your Doctor Never Told You | Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith
"If you feel something’s different, it’s different. Don’t let someone tell you it isn’t—you know your body better than anyone else." — Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith In this episode: The real difference between perimenopause and menopause (and why even doctors often don’t know it). How misinformation...
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EP206: Design Your Best Life Ever
"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: Recognize the hidden red flags that tell you you’re not living your best life. Flip the switch from…
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EP205: Choosing Yourself – The Power of Saying Yes to You | Jose Portillo
"Choosing yourself means letting go of the version of you built for everyone else." — Jose Portillo In this episode: How choosing yourself can feel like sacrifice—and why it’s still worth it. The hidden cost of not choosing yourself (and how to recognize when you’re doing it). Why retreats create…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Most of us are living on autopilot — thinking the same thoughts, getting the same results, and wondering why nothing changes. Create Your Fate exists to interrupt that pattern.Hosted by award-winning Certified Conscious Life Coach, NLP Practitioner, and Somatic Healing Practitioner, Meg Ellis, this is the weekly mindset and life coaching podcast for people who are ready to get out of their own way and feel like themselves again. Meg's body • brain • behavior approach goes deeper than mindset alone to create transformation that actually sticks.Each week you'll get honest, no-fluff solo episodes and expert conversations covering:* Brain — neuroscience-backed tools to rewire negative thought patterns, break self-limiting beliefs, and reprogram your inner voice* Body — somatic healing, nervous system tools, and practices that release what your body has been holding onto* Behavior — Enneagram insights, Law of Attraction, and conscious creation practices you can apply immediately* Top
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