Rewired; Neuroscience Meets Real-Life Change

Tiffany Grimes

Rewired: Neuroscience Meets Real-Life Change is your space for unlocking intentional growth — in yourself and in the people you lead, coach, or inspire. Each episode blends brain science with real-world application, delivering practical tools you can use right away to create lasting change. Through expert interviews, powerful coaching conversations, and bite-sized solo episodes, host Tiffany Grimes shares neuroscience-based strategies for rewiring habits, expanding possibilities, and living with purpose. Whether you’re pursuing your own transformation or helping others navigate theirs, you’ll find insight, community, and empowerment here. This is where science meets soul — and change gets real.

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep 36 - Rewiring Learning: Brain Science, Motivation & the Anti-Boring Approach with Gretchen Wegner

    Send us Fan Mail In this fun, insightful, and deeply practical episode of Rewired, Tiffany sits down with educator, academic coach, and founder of the Anti-Boring Learning Lab , Gretchen Wegner, to explore what the brain actually needs in order to learn, engage, and change. Together, they unpack the neuroscience of attention, motivation, executive function, and why traditional learning approaches often fail both students and adults. Gretchen shares her “Anti-Boring” philosophy for making learning more engaging, memorable, and effective—especially for people navigating ADHD, anxiety, overwhelm, perfectionism, and burnout. This conversation goes far beyond the classroom. Whether you’re a leader, coach, educator, parent, or simply someone trying to create lasting change in your own life, this episode offers practical tools and powerful insights into how we learn best. In this episode, you’ll explore: Why the brain craves novelty, meaning, and emotional connectionThe difference between consuming information and true transformationWhat executive function really is—and why it mattersHow emotional state impacts learning and retentionWhy motivation struggles are often misunderstoodPractical ways to make learning more engaging and effectiveBrain-friendly strategies for helping people move from overwhelmed to empoweredGretchen’s work combines brain science, playful rigor, and practical action in a way that leaves people feeling hopeful, energized, and ready to experiment with change. To learn more about Gretchen’s work and sign up for her upcoming free webinar and newsletter resources, visit: Anti-Boring Learning Lab Resources And if this episode resonates with you, be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review so more people can discover the neuroscience of real-life change. Let’s get rewired. Book now at YesEmpower.com Stay connected with Rewired Listen anytime on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or yesempower.com/podcast Join the Empower community on LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube for weekly tools, neuroscience-based inspiration, and stories of real change. Discover upcoming workshops, LaunchPad learning, and coaching opportunities at yesempower.com Empowered people empower people. Live intentionally. Lead thoughtfully. Grow through awareness.

    1h 1m
  2. MAY 1

    Ep 35 - The Identity Gap: Why You’re Changing But Still Showing Up the Same

    Send us Fan Mail You’re doing the work. You’re thinking differently. You can feel that something in you has shifted. So why do you keep showing up the same—especially with the people who know you best? In this short solo episode of Rewired, Tiffany explores the neuroscience behind what she calls the “identity gap”—the space between who you’re becoming internally and how you’re still behaving externally. Grounded in brain science, this episode breaks down how neuroplasticity is already reshaping your brain daily… and why your identity and behavior don’t always keep up. You’ll learn how your brain defaults to familiar patterns, how social environments reinforce old versions of you, and why your need for belonging can quietly override your desire for authenticity. Most importantly, Tiffany shares a simple, practical way to begin closing the gap—using small, real-time shifts and the power of cognitive reappraisal to reinforce who you’re becoming. This isn’t about becoming someone new overnight. It’s about learning to show up—on purpose—in the moments that matter. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: Why your brain changes faster than your identityWhat the “identity gap” is and how it keeps you stuckHow familiar environments trigger old patternsWhy belonging can override authenticityA simple, real-time reset to help you practice new behaviorsIf you’ve ever felt like you’re growing on the inside but stuck on the outside—this episode is for you. Work with a Brain-Based, ICF Certified Coach at Empower Coaching & Training: www.YesEmpower.com Book now at YesEmpower.com Stay connected with Rewired Listen anytime on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or yesempower.com/podcast Join the Empower community on LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube for weekly tools, neuroscience-based inspiration, and stories of real change. Discover upcoming workshops, LaunchPad learning, and coaching opportunities at yesempower.com Empowered people empower people. Live intentionally. Lead thoughtfully. Grow through awareness.

    20 min
  3. APR 24

    Ep. 34 - Step Into Your Power: Confidence, Growth & Purpose with Nicole Broadway

    Send us Fan Mail What if confidence isn’t something you wait for… but something you create? In this powerful episode of Rewired, Tiffany is joined by Nicole Broadway—entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of the So Girl movement. With over 20 years of experience in fitness, leadership, and personal transformation, Nicole shares what it really takes to step into your power, build confidence, and become the version of yourself you trust. Together, they explore the intersection of real-life growth and the neuroscience of change—unpacking the patterns that keep women stuck and the mindset shifts that help them rise. Nicole brings authenticity, humor, and hard-earned wisdom to a conversation that will leave you feeling both grounded and energized to take action. In This Episode: Why confidence isn’t something you find—it’s something you buildThe internal barriers that keep women from stepping into their next levelThe difference between confidence and alignmentHow community and connection support real transformationPractical ways to shift out of overgiving and into empowered action✨ A Guided Practice Inside This Episode: Tiffany walks you through a powerful “Confidence Reset” using the TEB Model (Thoughts → Emotions → Behaviors)—a simple, neuroscience-backed way to create confidence on purpose. Because when you change your thoughts, you change how you feel… and how you show up. About Nicole: Nicole Broadway is a dynamic leader, entrepreneur, and motivator dedicated to helping others step into their power and become the best version of themselves. She is the owner of Bodies by Broadway and the visionary behind the So Girl movement—an empowerment platform inspiring women to grow, rise, and lead with purpose. With over two decades of experience in both fitness and corporate leadership, Nicole brings a unique, real-world perspective to transformation—helping women build confidence from the inside out. 🔗 Connect with Nicole: Website: SoGirl.orgTikTok: SoGirlBroadway TikTok Book now at YesEmpower.com Stay connected with Rewired Listen anytime on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or yesempower.com/podcast Join the Empower community on LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube for weekly tools, neuroscience-based inspiration, and stories of real change. Discover upcoming workshops, LaunchPad learning, and coaching opportunities at yesempower.com Empowered people empower people. Live intentionally. Lead thoughtfully. Grow through awareness.

    56 min
  4. APR 17

    Ep 33 - Rewiring Relationships: What Nature Teaches Us About Who We Keep Close

    Send us Fan Mail What if the natural world could teach us how to better understand our relationships? In this solo episode of Rewired, Tiffany records from the stunning John Day Fossil Beds National Monument after attending Outdoor Science School with her child—where a lesson on ecosystems sparked a powerful reflection on human connection. From mutualism (where both benefit) to competition, parasitism, and relationships that quietly drain us, Tiffany explores how patterns found in nature often mirror the dynamics in our personal and professional lives. You’ll learn how your nervous system responds to relationships, why some connections energize while others exhaust you, and how awareness can help you begin rewiring toward healthier, more mutual relationships. This episode includes thoughtful reflection questions to help you examine what kinds of relationships you’re practicing—and what may need to change. In This Episode: The relationship patterns found in nature—and how they show up in human lifeWhy your brain and body respond to draining relationshipsHow overgiving, people-pleasing, and resentment developWhat mutual, healthy relationships actually requireOne small shift you can make this week toward healthier connectionReady for deeper support? Get 20% off individual or couples coaching at Empower Coaching & Training with promo code REWIRED. Visit YesEmpower.com Because empowered people… empower people. Book now at YesEmpower.com Stay connected with Rewired Listen anytime on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or yesempower.com/podcast Join the Empower community on LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube for weekly tools, neuroscience-based inspiration, and stories of real change. Discover upcoming workshops, LaunchPad learning, and coaching opportunities at yesempower.com Empowered people empower people. Live intentionally. Lead thoughtfully. Grow through awareness.

    36 min
  5. APR 10

    Ep 32 - Rewiring the Nervous System: The Science & Soul of Sound Healing with Kelly Rose

    Send us Fan Mail What if healing didn’t start with thinking—but with feeling? In this powerful episode of Rewired: Neuroscience Meets Real-Life Change, Tiffany Grimes sits down with Kelly Rose to explore the transformative power of sound healing. Kelly shares her personal journey into this work—what led her here, what she experienced along the way, and how sound became not just a healing modality, but a calling. Together, we explore: What sound healing actually is (in a grounded, accessible way)What’s happening in the brain and nervous system during a sessionHow sound supports regulation, emotional release, and pattern shiftingThe connection between sound, presence, and “rewiring” old ways of beingHow this work can support not just healing—but clarity, creativity, and peak performanceIf you’ve been feeling stuck in stress, overwhelm, or survival mode—this conversation offers a different doorway in. ✨ And at the end of this episode, Kelly guides us through a virtual sound bath experience, giving you the opportunity to feel the impact of this work in real time. ⚠️ Content Note This episode includes personal discussion of depression and suicide. Please listen with care and take what you need. 🎧 Resources & Ways to Connect Join Kelly for a free virtual sound session on April 27: https://www.kellyrosewellness.com/event-details-registration/virtual-free-group-sound-session Learn more about her work: https://www.kellyrosewellness.com Book now at YesEmpower.com Stay connected with Rewired Listen anytime on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or yesempower.com/podcast Join the Empower community on LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube for weekly tools, neuroscience-based inspiration, and stories of real change. Discover upcoming workshops, LaunchPad learning, and coaching opportunities at yesempower.com Empowered people empower people. Live intentionally. Lead thoughtfully. Grow through awareness.

    56 min
  6. APR 3

    Ep 31 - Rewiring the Patterns That Shape Your Life

    Send us Fan Mail We often think of commitment as something we consciously choose. But what if you’re already deeply committed… to patterns you don’t even want? In this solo episode of Rewired, Tiffany explores how our daily thoughts, habits, and emotional patterns become unconscious commitments—reinforced by the brain through repetition. Grounded in neuroscience and real-life tools, this episode will help you: Recognize the hidden commitments shaping your lifeUnderstand how your brain strengthens what you practiceInterrupt patterns that no longer serve youIntentionally shift toward what you actually want to growYou’ll also be guided through a powerful reflection process designed to help you slow down, reconnect to the present moment, and bring more intention to what you are nurturing in your mind, body, and life. ✨ Download the Reflection Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O0IenqzkViBnShGITZHPL1NdGYmq5aqD/view?usp=sharing This simple, thoughtful toolkit will help you notice what you’ve been “watering”—and gently shift toward what you want to grow instead. If you’re feeling ready for deeper support in your own rewiring, individual and couples coaching is available at YesEmpower.com 🎧 Use code Rewired to receive 20% off coaching through April 20, 2026 This isn’t about perfection. It’s about awareness… and what you choose to return to. Because what you practice… what you notice… and what you water… will grow. Book now at YesEmpower.com Stay connected with Rewired Listen anytime on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or yesempower.com/podcast Join the Empower community on LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube for weekly tools, neuroscience-based inspiration, and stories of real change. Discover upcoming workshops, LaunchPad learning, and coaching opportunities at yesempower.com Empowered people empower people. Live intentionally. Lead thoughtfully. Grow through awareness.

    31 min
  7. MAR 27

    Ep 30 - Rewiring Your Voice: The Mindset and Science of Confident Speaking

    Send us Fan Mail What if confidence in speaking isn’t something you’re born with—but something you can rewire? In this episode of Rewired, Tiffany sits down with speaking skills and mindset coach Michele Trent to explore the powerful intersection of mindset, neuroscience, and communication. Together, they unpack why speaking in front of others can feel so threatening to the brain—and how to move from fear and self-doubt to clarity, confidence, and authentic expression. This conversation goes beyond presentation tips. It’s about identity. It’s about voice. And it’s about what becomes possible when we stop holding back and start showing up. You’ll hear: Why the brain perceives speaking as a threat—and how to regulate your nervous system in the momentThe mindset shifts that transform “I’m not a good speaker” into “I have something worth saying”Common mistakes professionals make when trying to communicate their expertiseWhat real confidence-building practice looks like (and what actually makes anxiety worse)How finding your voice can change not just your communication—but your lifeWhether you’re leading meetings, giving presentations, or simply wanting to speak up more fully, this episode offers both insight and practical tools you can use right away. ✨ Ready to go deeper? Download Michele’s free ebook here: Michele Trent Free Resources 🎤 Want to build your speaking skills in community? Explore local and virtual opportunities through Toastmasters International Book now at YesEmpower.com Stay connected with Rewired Listen anytime on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or yesempower.com/podcast Join the Empower community on LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube for weekly tools, neuroscience-based inspiration, and stories of real change. Discover upcoming workshops, LaunchPad learning, and coaching opportunities at yesempower.com Empowered people empower people. Live intentionally. Lead thoughtfully. Grow through awareness.

    50 min
  8. MAR 20

    Ep 29: Rewiring Conversations: The Science of Truly Understanding Others

    Send us Fan Mail Why do we feel like we’re saying the same thing… and still not being understood? In this episode of Rewired, we explore the science of communication and why understanding — not just speaking — is the key to meaningful connection. Drawing on the work of Charles Duhigg, we unpack why conversations break down and how to recognize the three types of conversations happening beneath the surface: Practical Conversations – focused on solving problems and making decisionsEmotional Conversations – focused on feeling heard, validated, and understoodSocial Conversations – focused on identity, roles, and belongingWhen we miss the type of conversation we’re in, we don’t just miscommunicate… We miss each other. You’ll also learn a powerful, research-backed tool called The Loop for Understanding — a simple practice that helps reduce defensiveness, build trust, and improve how we think together. Because from a neuroscience perspective, feeling understood isn’t just emotional… It’s biological. 🔁 A Quick Practice to Rewire Your Conversations In your next conversation — especially a challenging one — pause and ask: What kind of conversation is this? Practical, Emotional, or Social? Then, before offering advice or solutions, try The Loop for Understanding: Ask a curious question “Can you tell me more about that?”Reflect what you heard “So what I’m hearing is…”Confirm understanding “Did I get that right?”Stay in the loop until the other person says: “Yes — that’s exactly what I meant.” Because when people feel understood… They open. They think more clearly. They connect more deeply. And that’s how we begin rewiring conversations — and relationships — for the better. 💬 Ready to Go Deeper? If this episode resonated and you’re ready to strengthen your communication, relationships, and patterns, we’re offering a limited-time opportunity for listeners: ✨ 20% off Individual & Couples Coaching 📅 Now through April 20, 2026 🔗 https://yesempower.com/coaching/ 💻 Use code: REWIRED Whether you’re navigating personal growth, leadership, or your relationship — coaching creates the space to slow down, reflect, and truly be understood. If this episode resonated, share it with someone in your world — a colleague, a partner, or a leader. Because learning how to truly understand each other… changes everything. Book now at YesEmpower.com Stay connected with Rewired Listen anytime on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or yesempower.com/podcast Join the Empower community on LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube for weekly tools, neuroscience-based inspiration, and stories of real change. Discover upcoming workshops, LaunchPad learning, and coaching opportunities at yesempower.com Empowered people empower people. Live intentionally. Lead thoughtfully. Grow through awareness.

    29 min
4.6
out of 5
9 Ratings

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Rewired: Neuroscience Meets Real-Life Change is your space for unlocking intentional growth — in yourself and in the people you lead, coach, or inspire. Each episode blends brain science with real-world application, delivering practical tools you can use right away to create lasting change. Through expert interviews, powerful coaching conversations, and bite-sized solo episodes, host Tiffany Grimes shares neuroscience-based strategies for rewiring habits, expanding possibilities, and living with purpose. Whether you’re pursuing your own transformation or helping others navigate theirs, you’ll find insight, community, and empowerment here. This is where science meets soul — and change gets real.

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