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A personal development podcast geared towards helping women improve, become their best selves, live their best lives, and go on to inspire and build others.Join my email list here: https://www.meganbauer.com/weekly-opt-in

  1. 225. Beneath the Results

    1D AGO

    225. Beneath the Results

    Sign up for the FREE 5-day training, Results on Autopilot, HERE! Join my email list HERE!Follow me on Instagram @bauer.ftwYou can WATCH this episode on YouTube HERE!  You can find the podcast website HERE! In this episode, Megan breaks down one of the most misunderstood ideas in personal growth: the difference between achieving a goal once and creating a result that lasts. Using stories from her own decade-long struggle with habits, conversations about weight loss, creativity, and daily routines, she reveals why consistency alone isn’t enough — and why habits are the real engine behind sustainable change. This episode reframes habits not as rigid or boring, but as quiet systems that work in the background, removing the need for willpower, discipline, or constant decision-making. When a habit is fully installed, it doesn’t require force — it simply runs. And that’s when results move to autopilot. You’ll learn why most goals fail after the initial push, how habits become part of your identity, and what it actually takes to build a habit that supports the life you want to live — not just once, but over and over again. You’ll learn: The difference between a one-time goal and a lifestyle result Why consistency alone won’t create lasting change How habits quietly do the work for you once they’re established Why willpower and discipline are temporary tools — not long-term solutions How identity-based habits make results feel effortless Why maintaining results is easier than chasing them What it really means to put results on autopilot Why habits may be boring — but what they create is anything but This episode is a powerful reminder that if you want a result to last, you don’t need more motivation — you need the habit underneath that makes it inevitable. From Impossible to Inevitable is now Breakthrough Mode. We're shifting out of cruise control and into Breakthrough Mode! Thank you for your shares, reviews, and subscriptions! Take a screenshot of this episode, tag me on Instagram @bauer.ftw and tell me what your biggest takeaway is! You can WATCH this episode on YouTube HERE! Instagram: @bauer.ftw

    26 min
  2. 224. The World Needs You Ready

    3D AGO

    224. The World Needs You Ready

    Join my email list HERE!Follow me on Instagram @bauer.ftwYou can WATCH this episode on YouTube HERE!   In this episode of Wednesday in the Wild, Megan reflects on the heaviness of the world right now — the loud, tragic moments that dominate the media — and offers a grounded reminder of why personal growth actually matters more in times like these, not less. Megan connects the often-overlooked link between self-development and real-world impact, explaining how courage practiced in small, daily moments prepares us to act with integrity and strength when it truly counts. Becoming who you are meant to be isn’t selfish — it’s preparation. It’s how you become ready to stand up, speak up, and serve as a force for good when you’re called. This episode is both a call to responsibility and an encouragement: you may not know exactly how or when you’ll make an impact, but by living courageously, managing your inner world, and treating others well, you create ripples that extend far beyond what you can see. You’ll learn: Why personal development is not separate from creating real-world change How courage practiced in daily life prepares you for bigger moments What it means to be “ready” when opportunity or responsibility calls Why you can only ever control your thoughts, emotions, and actions — and why that’s enough How your example influences others, even when you don’t realize it Why becoming your best self is a responsibility, not a luxury How to view yourself as a tool for good — and why it’s your job to maintain it The power of living as a visible example of courage, integrity, and humanity This episode is a reminder that the way you live your everyday life matters — because when you choose courage, growth, and integrity now, you’re shaping the impact you’ll be ready to make when it matters most. From Impossible to Inevitable is now Breakthrough Mode. We're shifting out of cruise control and into Breakthrough Mode! Thank you for your shares, reviews, and subscriptions! Take a screenshot of this episode, tag me on Instagram @bauer.ftw and tell me what your biggest takeaway is! You can WATCH this episode on YouTube HERE! Instagram: @bauer.ftw

    11 min
  3. 223. "The greatest amount..."

    5D AGO

    223. "The greatest amount..."

    Join my email list HERE!Instagram: @bauer.ftw In this edition of Monday Morning with Megan, I chat about this quote: "The greatest amount of wasted time is the time not getting started." - Dawson Trotman From Impossible to Inevitable is now Breakthrough Mode. We're shifting out of cruise control and into Breakthrough Mode! Thank you for your shares, reviews, and subscriptions! Take a screenshot of this episode, tag me on Instagram @bauer.ftw and tell me what your biggest takeaway is! You can WATCH this episode on YouTube HERE! Instagram: @bauer.ftw

    7 min
  4. 222. The Worry Hole

    JAN 30

    222. The Worry Hole

    Join my email list HERE!Follow me on Instagram @bauer.ftwYou can WATCH this episode on YouTube HERE!  You can find the podcast website HERE! In this episode, Megan explores the habit of worry — how easily we fall into it, why it feels productive even when it isn’t, and how much of our lives it quietly steals from us. Sparked by a simple question on a billboard and a candid moment with her husband, Megan reflects on years of worrying — from new motherhood to everyday decisions — and the realization that worry is often optional. Rather than aiming to never worry again, this episode focuses on learning how to crawl out of the “worry hole” faster. Megan shares practical tools, personal stories, and mindset shifts to help you recognize worry for what it is: a thought loop that feels helpful but rarely is. She also draws a clear distinction between worry and anxiety, offering guidance on how to work with each differently. This episode is an invitation to reclaim the present moment — to stop letting worry rob you of the life you’re living right now — and to choose trust, action, or release instead. You’ll learn: Why worry feels productive even though it doesn’t actually help The difference between worry (thought-based) and anxiety (body-based) How to name your worry so it stops feeling overwhelming The simple question that helps you turn worry into action When to solve the problem — and when to let it go How inaction fuels worry and action weakens it A journaling prompt to break out of mental loops A practical ritual for releasing worries you can’t control How to enjoy the present without needing certainty about the future This episode is a reminder that worry may feel automatic, but it’s a choice — and every time you choose action, trust, or release instead, you reclaim the moment you’re living right now. From Impossible to Inevitable is now Breakthrough Mode. We're shifting out of cruise control and into Breakthrough Mode! Thank you for your shares, reviews, and subscriptions! Take a screenshot of this episode, tag me on Instagram @bauer.ftw and tell me what your biggest takeaway is! You can WATCH this episode on YouTube HERE! Instagram: @bauer.ftw

    28 min
  5. 221. This Side of Breakthrough

    JAN 28

    221. This Side of Breakthrough

    Join my email list HERE!Follow me on Instagram @bauer.ftwYou can WATCH this episode on YouTube HERE!   In this Wednesday in the Wild episode, Megan shares an in-the-moment insight that came straight from her journal — a different way of thinking about breakthroughs. Most of us focus on what’s waiting on the other side of a breakthrough: success, confidence, impact, growth. But in this episode, Megan flips the lens and asks a quieter, more confronting question: what has to be left behind? From limiting beliefs and outdated habits to identities that no longer fit, she explores why breakthroughs aren’t just about adding more — they’re about releasing what can’t coexist with who you’re becoming.  This episode invites you to stop fixating on the version of you you’re trying to reach — and instead get honest about the version of you that can’t come with you. You’ll reflect on: Why focusing only on “the other side” of a breakthrough can feel overwhelming How familiarity keeps us attached to identities we’ve outgrown The hidden cost of holding onto beliefs and habits that no longer fit Why growth requires subtraction, not just addition What it really means to make space for who you’re becoming One small belief, habit, or pattern you might be ready to release This is a quiet but powerful reframe: you don’t have to fully believe in who you’re becoming yet — you just have to be willing to let go of what can’t coexist with her. From Impossible to Inevitable is now Breakthrough Mode. We're shifting out of cruise control and into Breakthrough Mode! Thank you for your shares, reviews, and subscriptions! Take a screenshot of this episode, tag me on Instagram @bauer.ftw and tell me what your biggest takeaway is! You can WATCH this episode on YouTube HERE! Instagram: @bauer.ftw

    14 min
  6. 220. "Difficulty calls us..."

    JAN 26

    220. "Difficulty calls us..."

    Join my email list HERE!Instagram: @bauer.ftw In this edition of Monday Morning with Megan, I chat about this quote: "Difficulty calls us to rise up.  And in that rising, we learn what we are capable of." - Carli Baum From Impossible to Inevitable is now Breakthrough Mode. We're shifting out of cruise control and into Breakthrough Mode! Thank you for your shares, reviews, and subscriptions! Take a screenshot of this episode, tag me on Instagram @bauer.ftw and tell me what your biggest takeaway is! You can WATCH this episode on YouTube HERE! Instagram: @bauer.ftw

    8 min
  7. 219. Make it Feel Good

    JAN 23

    219. Make it Feel Good

    Join my email list HERE!Follow me on Instagram @bauer.ftwYou can WATCH this episode on YouTube HERE!  You can find the podcast website HERE! In this episode, Megan dives into the practical side of goal achievement — not from a place of hustle or willpower, but from a place most people overlook entirely: how it feels. Building on the belief work from episode 216, Megan explains why goals that rely solely on discipline and grit are so hard to sustain — and how learning to work with your feelings instead of against them makes progress easier, more consistent, and far less exhausting. She breaks down the difference between goals you actually want to do and goals where you only want the result, and why clarity here matters more than motivation ever will. From there, she offers a simple, actionable framework for moving forward even when you don’t know how everything will work out yet. Through real-life examples — from decluttering her home to planning a major move — Megan shows how creating the right kinds of task lists, question lists, and daily choices can quiet mental overwhelm, create momentum, and make follow-through feel doable. At the heart of the episode are two powerful questions that can change how you approach any goal: What will feel good to do? What will feel good to have done? This episode is an invitation to stop relying on willpower, stop barreling through resistance, and start designing your goals in a way that actually supports you. You’ll learn: Why goals you don’t truly want are an uphill battle from the start The difference between wanting the path and wanting the result How to build task lists that create momentum instead of overwhelm Why getting everything out of your head and onto paper quiets anxiety How progress is often about feeling, not force The role emotion plays in procrastination and follow-through How to move forward even when you don’t know all the steps yet Why sustainability matters more than intensity This episode is a reminder that you don’t need more willpower — you need a better way to work with yourself. When your goals feel supportive instead of punishing, follow-through becomes natural. From Impossible to Inevitable is now Breakthrough Mode. We're shifting out of cruise control and into Breakthrough Mode! Thank you for your shares, reviews, and subscriptions! Take a screenshot of this episode, tag me on Instagram @bauer.ftw and tell me what your biggest takeaway is! You can WATCH this episode on YouTube HERE! Instagram: @bauer.ftw

    25 min
  8. 218. Release the Brakes

    JAN 21

    218. Release the Brakes

    Join my email list HERE!Follow me on Instagram @bauer.ftwYou can WATCH this episode on YouTube HERE!   In this Wednesday in the Wild episode, Megan shares a raw, real-time look at something many of us experience—but rarely pause to understand: resistance. After noticing a spike of resistance in her own life, Megan slows down to explore what resistance actually is—and what it’s trying to tell us. Rather than seeing resistance as something to push through or overcome, she reframes it as an indicator: a signal that something underneath needs attention. Using a simple but powerful metaphor (locked wheels on a rolling table), Megan walks through how resistance often shows up when something could be easy—but isn’t. From burnout and unmet needs, to unexamined beliefs and the fear of not knowing what to do, she breaks down the most common reasons resistance appears and how to work with it instead of fighting it. You’ll learn: Why resistance isn’t the problem—it’s the signal How to get specific about what you’re actually resisting The difference between pushing through and releasing the brakes How unmet needs (rest, fun, play) quietly create resistance Why beliefs like “this will be hard” can stop momentum before you start A simple 10-minute approach to gently re-engage with what you’re avoiding How to stop making things harder than they need to be This episode is a permission slip to slow down, get curious, and stop treating resistance like a character flaw. Sometimes the path forward isn’t more effort—it’s removing what’s in the way. From Impossible to Inevitable is now Breakthrough Mode. We're shifting out of cruise control and into Breakthrough Mode! Thank you for your shares, reviews, and subscriptions! Take a screenshot of this episode, tag me on Instagram @bauer.ftw and tell me what your biggest takeaway is! You can WATCH this episode on YouTube HERE! Instagram: @bauer.ftw

    13 min
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A personal development podcast geared towards helping women improve, become their best selves, live their best lives, and go on to inspire and build others.Join my email list here: https://www.meganbauer.com/weekly-opt-in

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  • Creator
    Megan Bauer
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    225
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Breakthrough Mode
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