The Still Mind with Wendi Renay

Wendi Renay
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Wendi Renay is a creator, speaker, and mental-wellness educator who blends psychology, identity work, and grounded storytelling to help people find clarity and rebuild self-trust. She began her online presence under the brand DevOUT in 2022, supporting those healing from high-control religious systems. As her audience evolved, Wendi expanded into The Still Mind, a psychology-forward podcast focusing on executive function, emotional regulation, and identity reinvention. She also shares educational content on her YouTube channel at youtube.com/wendirenay.

  1. 12/19/2025

    If You Feel Everything, This Episode Is for You

    If you take on other people’s moods, assume everything is your fault, or feel drained after simple interactions, this episode is for you. Wendi breaks down the difference between absorbing emotions and reflecting them, and why learning this skill can completely change your peace, your relationships, and your sense of self. You’ll hear a grounded, honest look at why we internalize other people’s feelings—and how to stay centered without shutting down your empathy. Work with Wendi:1:1 mentoring → https://calendly.com/wendirenay/30min

    10 min

  2. 12/15/2025

    This Is Why You Still Don’t Feel Confident

    For 1:1 mentorship click here In this episode, Wendi Renay challenges the conventional belief that confidence must precede action. She emphasizes that confidence is a result of taking action, not a prerequisite. Wendi discusses how waiting for the right moment or feeling ready can hinder personal growth. Instead, she advocates for making micro-decisions and taking risks to build self-trust and confidence. By acting despite fear and uncertainty, individuals can unlock their potential and create the life they desire.

    8 min

  3. 12/12/2025

    When You Miss Them, Listen To This

    For 1:1 mentorship, click here! In this episode, we talk honestly about why you miss them, why you start romanticizing the past, and why distance makes everything look clearer than it really was — like dirt settling at the bottom of a water glass. We also talk about the urge to check their socials, how it slows healing, and why stepping back from social media is one of the quickest ways to rebuild yourself. You’ll walk away with practical tools you can use today to help you move through the loss, pick up the pieces, and reconnect with yourself. Missing someone doesn’t mean you should go back — it means you’re human. And you’re healing, even if it doesn’t feel like it yet. letting go, healing, self-acceptance, emotional growth, personal development

    12 min

  4. 12/08/2025

    What Nobody Tells You About Being an Empath

    Schedule 1:1 Convo In this conversation, Wendi Renay delves into the world of empaths, exploring their unique ability to sense emotional cues and navigate complex emotional landscapes. She discusses how empaths often take on the role of fixers and stabilizers in their environments, highlighting the challenges they face due to their heightened sensitivity. empaths, emotional intelligence, sensitivity, emotional cues, conflict resolution

    12 min

  5. 12/05/2025

    Why Your Mind Runs Ahead of Your Life

    For 1:1 mentorship, click here In this conversation, Wendi Renay explores the concept of overthinking, reframing it as a protective mechanism rather than a flaw. She discusses how overthinking often stems from heightened awareness and past trauma, leading individuals to anticipate emotional outcomes to avoid pain. Wendi emphasizes the importance of understanding the roots of overthinking and finding ways to create safety within oneself to mitigate its effects. The conversation encourages listeners to embrace their intelligence and self-awareness while learning to trust themselves instead of being trapped in a cycle of overthinking.

    9 min

  6. 12/01/2025

    Overthinking: Why Your Brain Does What It Does

    Schedule 1:1 Convo In this conversation, Wendi Renay explores her journey of confronting trauma and understanding the complexities of her nervous system. She reflects on her experiences in a high-control environment and how it shaped her perception of self-regulation and emotional well-being. Wendi emphasizes the importance of recognizing that feelings of inadequacy stem from dysregulation rather than personal failure, leading to a deeper understanding of healing and personal growth.

    14 min

  7. 11/28/2025

    Before You React, Text Back, or Spiral… Do This Instead

    If you want deeper support, I’m available for Private 1:1 mentoring We’ll work through your patterns, your communication habits, your confidence, and the inner skills that help you build a calmer, stronger, more self-respecting version of your life. Most people think they have a communication problem.What they really have is a nervous system problem disguised as communication. In this episode, we’re breaking down the difference between reacting and responding — and why learning this skill changes everything. If you’ve ever shut down, snapped, overexplained, or spiraled in moments that mattered, this episode will teach you how to stay grounded, soft, clear, and self-respecting even when your emotions are loud. You’ll learn:• why your nervous system reacts before your mind does• the four reactive styles and how to recognize yours• how to pause, regulate, and choose a tone you actually feel proud of• feminine communication that doesn’t abandon your boundaries• real scripts you can use today This is the emotional self-control you were never taught — explained simply, gently, and powerfully.

    15 min

  8. 11/27/2025

    The Unexpected Joy of Unlearning Everything

    For a 1:1 conversation with me, click here for fresh eyes on your story What if the beliefs you were raised with are the very things keeping you from peace? In this episode, Wendi Renay opens up about the panic, clarity, and deep inner shift that come with unlearning old identities—about marriage, divorce, high-control religion, and how the world really works. Through story and psychology, Wendi explores the nervous system, executive function, and the quiet joy that comes when you finally return to yourself.

    12 min
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Wendi Renay is a creator, speaker, and mental-wellness educator who blends psychology, identity work, and grounded storytelling to help people find clarity and rebuild self-trust. She began her online presence under the brand DevOUT in 2022, supporting those healing from high-control religious systems. As her audience evolved, Wendi expanded into The Still Mind, a psychology-forward podcast focusing on executive function, emotional regulation, and identity reinvention. She also shares educational content on her YouTube channel at youtube.com/wendirenay.

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