The T.O.C Talk Podcast with Dr. Dwan Bryant

Dr. Dwan Bryant
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The T.O.C. Talk — Table of Confidence Welcome to The T.O.C. Talk—The Table of Confidence...where high-achieving women pull up a chair, take off the cape, and get real. This is your go-to space for conversations that nourish your confidence, protect your peace, and help you lead from a place of psychological well-being not burnout. Whether you’re leading a team, a business, a classroom, or a household, this podcast is here to support the woman behind the title. Each episode is designed to help you: ✨ REWIRE your focus ✨ RECLAIM your joy ✨ REDEFINE what success means to you Here, we unpack real challenges, share strategies rooted in the REWIRED framework: Reflective, Empathetic, Wellness, Influence, Resilience, Energy, and Dedication—and empower you to make bold, aligned moves in every area of your life. Need a mindset shift?Craving deeper confidence?Looking for honest conversations that meet you where you are? Pull up a seat. You belong here. Subscribe now for weekly episodes that fuel your fire, soften your edges, and remind you: You don’t have to have it all. You just have to have what matters.

  1. 12/31/2025

    BECOMING H.E.R.™

    Send us a text BECOMING H.E.R.™ (REWIRED Dedication + New Year Reset) Happy New Year!!! As the year begins, this episode invites you to pause—not to judge yourself, but to honor the woman you’ve been and recommit to who you’re becoming. Dr. Dwan reframes the pressure of a “fresh start” and introduces Dedication in the REWIRED framework as the quiet decision to keep showing up, even when progress feels unseen. This conversation is for the woman who moved forward—even imperfectly—and is ready to enter the new year with intention, discipline, and God-confidence. What You’ll Hear in This Episode Why year-end reflection should lead to gratitude, not guiltHow dedication differs from hustle and perfectionThe unseen, daily choices that shape who you’re becomingWhy becoming her requires a reset—not a reinventionHow consistency beats comparison every timeA faith-centered way to recommit to your next chapterREWIRED Focus: Dedication Dedication is choosing discipline over detours and staying committed when motivation fades. It’s honoring what God planted in you and deciding not to quit on the process. Reflection Questions What did I survive, learn, or grow through this year?What am I willing to stay committed to in the year ahead—even when it’s uncomfortable?Who am I becoming if I keep saying yes to what God is asking of me?Action Steps Before the clock strikes midnight: Write down one thing you’re dedicating yourself to in the new year:A habitA boundaryAn assignmentA version of yourself you’re choosing to honor.Then pray:  “God, give me the discipline to stay when it gets hard, the courage to finish what You started in me, and the grace to grow as I go.” Finish this declaration:  “In 2026, I will…” Ready to Go Deeper? Preorder the novel January 12: I’ll Have What She’s Having — a story for women who lead, love, and are ready to be well in real life.Catch up on last week’s episode exploring operational burnout and the power of saying no without guilt. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1347709/episodes/18408523 Join the FREE 7-Week REWIRED Woman Masterclass (Jan 26–Mar 9): walk through the REWIRED framework and learn how to eliminate operational burnout and live with God-confidence. https://drdwanbryant.com/resources/ols/products/the-rewired-woman-masterclassConfident Woman—keep becoming. Support the show 1 Peter 4:10 - "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." (NIV)

    10 min

  2. 12/24/2025

    The Gift of Focus

    Send us a text The Gift of Focus (feat. Operational Burnout + REWIRED Reset) As the year closes, many women who lead feel the pressure to “finish strong”—but end up depleted, distracted, and delaying what God already assigned. In this episode, Dr. Dwan names a common struggle: operational burnout—when you’re still functioning and producing, but doing it on autopilot with an empty cup. You’ll learn how focus isn’t harsh or selfish—it’s obedience and stewardship, and how to reset with discipline, awareness, and a faith-centered next step. What You’ll Hear in This Episode Why the year feels “faster” when we delay what God told us to doWhat operational burnout is and why it makes focus harderHow distraction can masquerade as “rest”The difference between awareness that helps vs. awareness that becomes excusesWhy focus is a form of obedience—not isolation or attitudeHow protecting your focus is stewardship, not selfishnessReflection Questions Where has my motivation been inconsistent lately—and why?What “rest” have I been choosing that isn’t actually restoring me?What assignment has God already given me that I keep postponing?What boundary do I need to set to protect my focus this week?REWIRED Action Step (Focus Reset) Choose one thing this week: An unfinished taskA familiar habit that needs attentionOr a pause to hear God more clearlyThen pray and ask:  “God, what do You want me to focus on right now?” Listen without rushing… and then do it. Support the show 1 Peter 4:10 - "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." (NIV)

    12 min

  3. 12/18/2025

    Rewire Your Peace Before the New Year

    Send us a text Episode Title: Reclaim Your Peace Before the New Year Scripture: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 (ESV) Episode Description: The holiday season can stretch even the strongest women thin — juggling roles, managing expectations, and holding everything together while quietly running on empty. But what if peace wasn’t something you had to earn through productivity… but something God has already promised? In this reflective episode, Dr. Dwan Bryant, The Workplace Doctor, invites you to slow down and give yourself the gift of grace — to rest, release, and realign before stepping into the new year. You’ll learn:  💛 Why empathy for yourself is the key to sustaining others  💛 How to recognize “operational burnout” before it takes root  💛 Three reflection questions to help you care for your capacity and protect your peace This is your reminder: peace isn’t found in perfection — it’s found in permission.  Before you plan the next big goal, take time to rest in God’s timing and refill what life has been draining. 📚 Stay tuned — pre-orders for I’ll Have What She’s Having open January 12th, and registration for The Confident Woman Life Group coming soon! 🎧 Listen now and let “Reclaim Your Peace Before the New Year” guide you back to center — one REWIRED reflection at a time. Support the show 1 Peter 4:10 - "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." (NIV)

    5 min

  4. 12/11/2025

    Purpose in the Pause

    Send us a text Support the show 1 Peter 4:10 - "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." (NIV)

    8 min

  5. 10/05/2025

    Season 4: The Weight We Don't Name

    Send us a text Episode Summary We all carry something like a disappointment, a missed opportunity, or a private ache that doesn’t fade with time. For women in leadership, those unspoken weights don’t disappear just because we bury them. They quietly show up in our tone, our teams, and the way we lead. In this episode, Dr. Dwan gets real about what it means to name what hurts and why vulnerability isn’t weakness, it’s wisdom. She shares a personal story from her early leadership journey, the weight she carried in silence, and how acknowledging that pain became her turning point toward healing and freedom. Whether you’re leading a team, a family, or simply trying to hold it all together, this episode reminds you that what doesn’t get revealed, won’t heal. Key Takeaways Naming your pain doesn’t give it power, it gives you permission to heal.Leadership trauma is real and healing from it begins with honesty.Vulnerability doesn’t make you less of a leader; it makes you more human.When you lead with authenticity, you create emotional safety for others to do the same.Reflection Prompt This week, take five quiet minutes and ask yourself: “What weight have I been carrying that I haven’t named?”Write it down.  Say it out loud.  Pray over it.  Share it with someone safe. Because what you name, you can heal.  And what you heal, you can finally lead from. Read the Blog Dive deeper into this conversation on Dr. Dwan’s blog:  👉 Lead with Vulnerability: The Weight We Don't Name   Tune In Listen and subscribe to The TOC Table of Confidence Podcast wherever you stream and join the community of high-achieving women learning to lead with grace, clarity, and well-being. #LeadRewired #TableOfConfidence #DrDwanBryant Support the show 1 Peter 4:10 - "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." (NIV)

    7 min

  6. 09/02/2025

    Season 4 New Episodes Downloading Soon!

    Send us a text Support the show 1 Peter 4:10 - "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." (NIV)

    1 min

  7. 08/21/2025

    Leading in Imperfect Conditions

    Send us a text Support the show 1 Peter 4:10 - "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." (NIV)

    11 min

  8. 08/14/2025

    How NOT to lead on Autopilot...

    Send us a text Episode Overview: Ever driven home and couldn’t remember the drive?  That’s not just fatigue. That’s autopilot and it might be leading more of your life and leadership than you realize. In this episode, I share a deeply personal moment when I caught myself drifting and break down what’s really happening in your brain, body, and nervous system when you lead from exhaustion instead of presence. If you’ve ever found yourself physically present but emotionally absent, this is your wake-up call. We’re exploring: Why your brain is hooked on busyness (hello, dopamine!)The real reason detaching from work is so hardHow to know when you’ve slipped into autopilotThe hidden dangers of leading while disconnectedAnd how to REWIRE your leadership with presence, peace, and purposeIn This Episode, You’ll Learn: What "drifting" really means psychologicallyWhy high-achieving women are especially vulnerable to autopilot leadershipHow our brains reward productivity—and why that can be a trap5 signs you're leading on autopilot (and how to spot them early)Why leading from burnout creates a ripple effect on your team and familyA breakdown of the REWIRED model to interrupt the autopilot cycleThe REWIRED Model Preview: R = Recognize the Drift Notice when you’re reacting from stress, not clarity. W = Wellness First Ground your nervous system to regain mental clarity. I = Intentionality Reconnect to your values, choose how you want to show up, and lead from alignment—not survival. Key Quotes: “Autopilot is not laziness—it’s your nervous system trying to protect you from overload.”“You don’t need a 10-day retreat to come back to yourself. You need one pause. One breath. One reconnection.”“Your presence is your power. And your peace? That’s your leadership strategy.” Call to Action: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot and share it to your IG stories—tag me [@drdwanbryant] and tell me your biggest “aha” moment. And don’t forget to share this episode with a fellow leader who needs to come back to herself. 🔔 Subscribe & Review: Love the show? Leave a review...it helps more women find their way back from burnout to balance. Until next time… Breathe. Reset. And lead with soul.  Support the show 1 Peter 4:10 - "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." (NIV)

    11 min
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The T.O.C. Talk — Table of Confidence Welcome to The T.O.C. Talk—The Table of Confidence...where high-achieving women pull up a chair, take off the cape, and get real. This is your go-to space for conversations that nourish your confidence, protect your peace, and help you lead from a place of psychological well-being not burnout. Whether you’re leading a team, a business, a classroom, or a household, this podcast is here to support the woman behind the title. Each episode is designed to help you: ✨ REWIRE your focus ✨ RECLAIM your joy ✨ REDEFINE what success means to you Here, we unpack real challenges, share strategies rooted in the REWIRED framework: Reflective, Empathetic, Wellness, Influence, Resilience, Energy, and Dedication—and empower you to make bold, aligned moves in every area of your life. Need a mindset shift?Craving deeper confidence?Looking for honest conversations that meet you where you are? Pull up a seat. You belong here. Subscribe now for weekly episodes that fuel your fire, soften your edges, and remind you: You don’t have to have it all. You just have to have what matters.

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