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 overwhelmedThis 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