Simply 1 Percent

Meredith Richards and Wendolyn Pascale
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  • Mental Health
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“Small shifts, big change. Simply 1 Percent is about making simple, powerful adjustments in your life and relationships that lead to massive growth.”

  1. 1d ago

    I'm Not Doing That Anymore: The Purpose of Non-Negotiables

    What are the things you are simply not willing to do anymore? In this episode of Simply 1%, Meredith and Wendolyn start a conversation about non-negotiables: the boundaries, needs, preferences, and values that protect your peace, energy, relationships, and ability to function well. From reliable cars and orthopedic shoes to sleep, travel, doctors, dating, and the chaos we feel in our bodies, they explore how we often discover our non-negotiables backwards: through resentment, dread, shutdown, repeated conflict, or realizing, “I’m not doing that anymore.” This episode is a reminder that saying no does not mean you are closed off. Sometimes it means you finally know yourself. Your Simply 1% this week: notice where you feel dread, shutdown, resentment, or internal chaos — and ask, “Is this self-inflicted?”

    53 min

  2. Jun 3

    Being Right Can Hurt Your Relationships | How Timing And Delivery Change Everything

    Speak the truth in love. In this episode of Simply 1%, Meredith and Wendolyn revisit the motivational gifts and take a closer look at the Perceiver. They talk about what it means to see things clearly, speak truth, and notice patterns others may miss, while also learning how to practice grace, timing, and discernment. They unpack how the Perceiver gift can be both powerful and damaging if it becomes controlling, judgmental, or attached to being right. Through personal stories, friendship examples, and Meredith’s communication triad of audience, timing, and delivery, this episode explores how to use insight with maturity instead of making yourself the authority over someone else’s life.

    37 min

  3. May 26

    Do It Differently, Not Better | The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

    Most people are exhausted because they keep trying to do the same thing… but harder. That’s the mindset we’re challenging in this episode. You don’t always need to become “better.” Sometimes you need to: — change the expectation — change the perspective — change the approach — change the variable In this episode, we talk about: • all-or-nothing thinking • boundaries and expectations • ADHD and doing things differently • difficult family dynamics • self-talk • perspective shifts • why people keep expecting others to become someone they’re not And somehow… it all comes back to a mole destroying a garden. This episode is funny, honest, emotional, practical, and probably one of the clearest explanations of the Simply 1% philosophy we’ve ever shared. 🎧 Episode: Do It Differently, Not Better | The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

    1h 4m

  4. May 20

    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

    1h 7m

  5. May 12

    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.

    37 min

  6. May 6

    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.

    54 min

  7. Apr 29

    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.

    57 min

  8. Apr 22

    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.

    54 min
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“Small shifts, big change. Simply 1 Percent is about making simple, powerful adjustments in your life and relationships that lead to massive growth.”

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  • Creator
    Meredith Richards and Wendolyn Pascale
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Meredith Richards and Wendolyn Pascale
  • Show Website
    Simply 1 Percent