Powerful Stuff

Powerful Stuff

By Meredith BakerComedy
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Powerful Stuff episodes

  • Turn Comparison into Creativity!

    We've all been there. Scrolling then suddenly we see someone who has something we want or who is doing something WE want to be doing. And then we fester and spiral. And the spiraling turns to inaction. And the inaction turns to feeling even worse.

    Been there? Me too. 

    But, fear not! Today, on Powerful Stuff, I'm going to share with you my magic process to stop comparison dead in its tracks, and transform it into your own creative superpower. How you ask? You'll have to listen find out! And I promise that by the end of the episode, you'll be thanking the person you were comparing yourself too (mentally) for giving you the wake up call to share your own unique gifts with the world :)



    30 min
  • The Pleasure Principle: unlocking your POWER

    What if the key to your power was actually… pleasure?

    In this episode of Powerful Stuff, we’re diving into why pleasure isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. We’ll explore how we’ve been conditioned to disconnect from pleasure, why that keeps us playing small, and how reclaiming it is the ultimate power move.

    Expect personal stories, guided experiences, and journaling prompts to help you tap into your deservingness and start leading from your intuition. Because when you center pleasure, you don’t just feel better—you become more powerful.

    Get ready to shift how you live, lead, and show up in the world. Let’s tap in.

    41 min
  • Be Your Best Valentine Ever! A must-do self-love blueprint and powerful visualization

    Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance—it’s a perfect moment to check in on the most important relationship in your life: the one with yourself. In this episode, I’m sharing my own journey with self-love and why it’s not a one-time epiphany, but a daily practice—just like any relationship.

    Where are you sabotaging yourself? Where are you settling for less than you deserve? We’ll dive into these questions, alchemize them, and then come to simple, nourishing rituals to reconnect with yourself and become the best Valentine you’ve ever had. Because self-love isn’t just a feeling—it’s an action! 


    34 min
  • Change your self talk to change your world!

    Have you ever felt so attacked and bogged down by the voices in your head that it's paralyzed you? Or kept you from truly enjoying who you are with or what you're doing? We have ALL been there. And on today's Powerful Stuff, I'm gonna teach you how to identify this negative self talk, detach from it, refute it, and then ground in the most powerful self talk you've ever experienced! 

    Buckle up and get ready to flip your world around with this easy internal switch on how you speak to yourself! 

    36 min
  • Reclaim connection when old stories resurface!

    Have you ever walked into a new situation, full of excitement, only to feel like you’re back in middle school—unsure, disconnected, and out of place? 

    That’s exactly what happened to me at surf camp last week (!) But instead of spiraling, I used this experience to remind myself of my own tools I use lean into connection, not just with others, but also with myself.

    In this episode, I share the lessons I learned about belonging, from overcoming old inner narratives to shifting my focus to what’s present and possible. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to:

    •Recognize and rewrite the stories that keep you stuck in disconnection
    •Create belonging from the inside out, starting with yourself
    •Release expectation around connection and embrace self compassion for yourself and curiosity for others

    Whether you’re navigating a new group, a relationship, or your own inner world, this episode will inspire you to cultivate authentic connection— right where you are! 

    54 min
  • Enter the GROWTH ZONE: lessons from surf camp

     Join me for an episode about entering into our GROWTH ZONE as we dive into a week of lessons at a Brazilian surf camp, where my personal growth musings met the ocean's challenges. Despite seven years of casual surfing, I found myself in the beginner class, while my husband advanced to intermediate after just two years of consistent practice. This experience illuminated three key lessons:

    1. Consistency is Key: Regular practice leads to progress, regardless of when you start.
    2. Define Your Own Path: Your goals are unique; embrace what brings you joy.
    3. Embrace the Beginner's Mindset: Building a solid foundation is essential for growth.

    Tune in to the full Powerful Stuff episode with me to go down the rabbit hole and explore how these surfing insights translate into broader life lessons around how you can approach this current season of growth. And stay tuned for a meditation around being in your growth zone at the end of the podcast! 

    41 min
  • Guided meditation and mindfulness practice to ground in the midst of the LA Fires

    A 15 minute meditation and check in with yourself to process your emotions, reset your nervous system and return to love in the midst of chaos

    We first identify how we feel, and what our mind, body, and emotional self need right now and send them gratitude for all they’ve been doing for us this past week

    Then we check in with our inner child, allow them to express, and ask them what they need from us during this time

    Finally, we send gratitude to people we know who have shown us love this week, people we know we have had the honor of giving love to this week, and then extend that to people we don’t know we have had the honor of giving love to and receiving love from this week

    I hope this practice is a nourishing and restorative space for everyone processing emotions from the fires this week

    Each day this week, I’ll be sharing a meditation or tool to help cultivate grounding and calm. Please let me know if you have a specific request 🫶

    And if you or someone you know was displaced by the fires, please message me directly for a complimentary 1:1 healing session

    In the midst of chaos, one of the best things we can do is check in with ourselves and give our emotions space to breathe

    I love you, LA

    27 min
  • Tips + a meditation to ground yourself and support others during times of chaos and devastation

    Like many of you, I am shocked, confused, and feeling helpless in the face of such immense destruction in a city I have called my home for almost a decade.

    It’s been a surreal experience to watch all of this unfold on my screen as I’m working abroad this month.

    I have put together this episode of Powerful Stuff with my friend @madelinesteitz where she shares her own personal experience about what was helpful when she lost her home to a fire in 2021, tips to be of support to those you know who have lost homes this time, and then we end the episode with a 10 minute meditation to find internal grounding amidst the chaos.

    For those of you (or if you know someone) displaced by the fire, I am offering complimentary healing sessions for whenever is useful to you in the coming months. Message me at [email protected] for the link

    Keeping LA in my prayers 🫶

    35 min
  • How to *embrace* your intention for 2025

    Ok y'all. We are 1 week in to 2025! And if you're wondering how to embrace the energy you want to move through this year with, this episode is for you!

    I give you my own personal anecdote of how I've been 'tested' (in small ways) to step into the energy of my word for the year (which is EMBRACE!) and how you can do the same with your word for the year!



    50 min

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POWERFUL STUFF is the comedic relief to your self growth journey you didn't know you needed. Meredith muses about how to understand, overcome, and transform life's hurdles through deep insight and a…