Simply 1 Percent

What to Do When Your Emotions Take Over : You Have Options

What do you do when your emotions completely take over your day? In this episode of Simply 1%, Meredith and Wendolyn talk about emotional reactions, nervous system responses, anger, stress, overwhelm, trauma responses, and the simple phrase that has been changing the way they move through everyday life: “You have options.” From road rage and loud strangers to work stress, parenting moments, irritability, and everyday frustration, they unpack the difference between reacting automatically and responding intentionally. In this episode, they discuss: - How to pause before reacting - Why your nervous system reacts before logic - Emotional regulation in everyday life - Acceptance vs. settling - Why small moments can hijack your entire day - How trauma and past experiences shape reactions - How to stop carrying frustration around all day - Finding your “full cup” - Practical ways to calm yourself when overwhelmed This conversation is honest, funny, emotional, practical, and deeply relatable. If you’ve ever thought, “Why is this bothering me so much?” this episode is for you. New episodes every Wednesday. #EmotionalRegulation #MentalHealthPodcast #SelfAwareness #Relationships #TraumaHealing #MindsetShift #Communication #PersonalGrowth #NervousSystem #Simply1Percent

Getting Curious About the People We Love Most

Relationship and marriage advice on how to create curiosity for deeper connection. Wendolyn and her husband ask each other the kinds of questions most couples never get to. How did you grow to love me differently? What sacrifice looks like to you? What do I not know about how you see me? The questions aren't designed to be perfect or therapeutic. They're designed to create curiosity. And when two people get curious about each other instead of assuming they already know—that's when real connection happens. Listen and ask yourself: who needs me to get more curious about them? New episode of Simply 1% drops every Wednesday. Subscribe for weekly conversations on self-knowledge, boundaries, and living authentically.

Why Pausing Before You Answer Changes Everything

Why Pausing Before You Answer Changes Everything You don't have to answer right away. In fact, that pause is where the real wisdom is. Meredith and Wendolyn explore the readiness factor—why waiting to give your answer instead of rushing to relieve anxiety is how you stop settling and start aligning with what actually matters to you.

Settling vs. Acceptance: The Decisions You Actually Control

Settling Isn't Always a Bad Word — But Settling With Resentment Is. In this episode, Meredith Richards and Wendolyn Pascale explore the critical difference between acceptance and settling. Through real-life examples and Wendolyn's powerful chicken nugget analogy, they discuss how to recognize when you're emotionally starving and accepting crumbs, versus when you're genuinely at peace with a choice. Learn to listen to your body's signals, understand the role of values and priorities in decision-making, and discover why the people at your table matter so much. Featuring practical frameworks for recognizing resentment, practicing the 1% method, and moving toward alignment in relationships, careers, and life.

Knowing Yourself: Self-awareness & Why You Avoid Growing

Knowing yourself is not just about accepting who you are. It is about understanding yourself so deeply that feedback, boundaries, and growth do not feel like criticism. In this episode, Meredith and Wendolyn dive into what it really means to know yourself, why shame blocks self awareness, and how staying grounded in who you actually are makes you easier on yourself and everyone around you. They walk through real life examples like running a bath and forgetting it, flooded apartments, leaving the oven on, and more. They show how knowing your patterns helps you ask for help, set boundaries, and build systems that work with your brain instead of against it. The real 1% shift is this: accept yourself fully and still choose growth. Themes covered: * What it actually means to know yourself * How shame blocks self awareness * The difference between acceptance and complacency * Why understanding your patterns builds compassion for yourself and others * How to respond to feedback when you truly know yourself * How to use your shortcomings as information, not failure New to Simply 1%? We focus on small, realistic shifts, honest self reflection, and what actually works in real life. No hustle culture. No quick fixes. Just real people doing things differently. Want more? Listen to our episode on inherited values to go deeper into boundaries, real life constraints, and relationships.