Rewired; Neuroscience Meets Real-Life Change

Tiffany Grimes
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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.

  1. 1d ago

    Ep 40: Rewiring Midlife—The Brain, Identity & Becoming with Judy Dutton

    Send us Fan Mail What if midlife isn't a period of decline—but a season of transformation? In this episode of Rewired, Tiffany sits down with Judy Dutton, founder of Transitions Coaching LLC, Certified Professional Empower Coach (CPEC), and women's midlife transition coach, for a powerful conversation about what really happens when women enter perimenopause and menopause. For many women, midlife arrives with unexpected changes: brain fog, shifts in energy, changes in confidence, emotional fluctuations, and a quiet but persistent question: Who am I now? Drawing from emerging neuroscience, women's health research, and her own professional journey, Judy helps us understand that what many women experience during this season is not a brain in decline—but a brain in transition. Together, Tiffany and Judy explore: What current neuroscience reveals about the midlife brainThe role estrogen plays in brain health and cognitive functionWhy so many women experience an identity shift during perimenopause and menopauseThe difference between surviving midlife and intentionally thriving through itHow coaching can support women through seasons of transition and reinventionWhy understanding the neuroscience changes everythingJudy's own journey from Fortune 500 HR executive to coach and entrepreneurWhat she learned through her Certified Professional Empower Coach (CPEC) experienceWhether you're navigating this season yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about how our brains continue to evolve throughout life, this conversation offers hope, validation, and practical wisdom. Because midlife isn't the end of the story. It may be the beginning of a whole new chapter. About Judy Dutton Judy Dutton spent more than 20 years as an HR executive inside Fortune 500 companies before founding Transitions Coaching LLC, where she helps high-performing midlife women navigate perimenopause and menopause while staying competitive and thriving professionally. She is a Certified Professional Empower Coach (CPEC) and is currently completing her Perimenopause and Menopause Certificate through the Integrative Women's Health Institute (IWHI). Judy brings a rare combination of organizational leadership experience and women's health expertise—the kind that comes from having been inside the rooms where expectations don't slow down, even when the body is changing. Connect with Judy LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/judy-dutton Email: dutton.judyj@gmail.com Schedule a Conversation (and mention Rewired): https://calendly.com/dutton-judyj/30min Resources Mentioned in This Episode Dr. Lisa Mosconi Director of the Women's Brain Initiative and Alzheimer's Prevention Program at Weill Cornell Medicine Website: www.lisamosconi.com Book: The Menopause Brain (2024) Dr. Mary Claire Haver Board-Certified OB/GYN and Certified Menopause Provider Website: thepauselife.com Books: The New Menopause (2024) The New Perimenopause (2026) Gail Sheehy Books: Passages: Predictable Crises of Adult Life Silent Passages Integrative Women's Health Institute Perimenopause and Menopause Certificate Program Website: https://integrativewomenshealthinstitute.com/ Find a Menopause-Informed Healthcare Provider The Menopause Society Certified Provider Search: https://menopause.org/patient-education/choosing-a-healthcare-practitioner Listener Offer If something in today's conversation resonated with you and you'd like support navigating your own midlife transition, connect with Judy and mention that you heard her on Rewired. Judy is offering listeners a complimentary 30-minute "Know Your Transition" consultation—no strings attached. Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/judy-dutton Or schedule directly: https://calendly.com/dutton-judyj/30min If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need this conversation. Because understanding the brain changes how we understand ourselves. And that understanding has the power to change everything. 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

  2. May 29

    Ep 39 - Is Worry Actually Helping? The Neuroscience of Overthinking

    Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like your brain won't stop scanning for what could go wrong? Maybe it's money. Your health. Your children. Your relationships. The future. Or maybe it's the accumulation of uncertainty that keeps your mind running long after your day is done. In this solo episode of Rewired, Tiffany explores the neuroscience of worry—why our brains are wired to anticipate danger, how worry impacts the nervous system, and the surprising difference between preparation and rumination. Drawing from neuroscience, mindfulness, and a simple yet profound question from meditation teacher Joseph Goldstein—"Is it helpful?"—this episode offers a compassionate framework for understanding worry without becoming consumed by it. You'll learn: Why the brain naturally focuses on potential threatsHow worry activates the body's stress responseThe difference between productive concern and unhelpful mental loopingWhy uncertainty feels so uncomfortable to the human brainFour practical tools for building a healthier relationship with worryHow to return to the present moment when your mind is racing into the futureIf you've ever found yourself lying awake replaying conversations, imagining worst-case scenarios, or carrying tomorrow's problems before they arrive, this episode is for you. Because caring deeply doesn't require suffering in advance. Reflection Question What worry am I carrying right now, and is it helping me respond wisely—or simply keeping me stuck? Connect with Empower Learn more about The Mindfulness Broadcast, coaching, workshops, leadership development, and the ICF-accredited Certified Professional Empower Coach (CPEC) program 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.

    28 min

  3. May 22

    Ep 38 -The Courage to Be Seen: Healing, Identity & Intentional Living with Mikey Williams

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when you stop shrinking yourself to fit expectations… and start living in alignment with your values instead? In this deeply honest and thought-provoking episode of The Rewired Podcast, Tiffany sits down with Mikey Williams — homeschooling mother of three, wellness advocate, deep thinker, and creator whose powerful TikTok presence has inspired thousands through conversations about healing, conscious parenting, relationships, self-respect, spirituality, and personal transformation. Together, they explore: • healing childhood trauma without staying stuck in blame • breaking generational cycles and redefining family legacy • conscious parenting and intentional living • the pressure culture places on women to stay quiet, agreeable, and emotionally responsible for others • learning to trust your own voice • how self-worth shapes the standards we allow in relationships • navigating criticism and hurtful comments online • and what it really means to live courageously and authentically Mikey also shares how her TikTok platform began as a deeply personal journaling process in a very public space — and how choosing to speak honestly transformed not only her audience, but herself. This conversation is vulnerable, empowering, challenging, and deeply human. If you’ve ever questioned old patterns, struggled to use your voice, or felt the tension between who you were taught to be and who you’re becoming… this episode is for you. Connect with Mikey Williams: TikTok: @mkeyjahae Learn more about Empower Coaching & Training: Empower Coaching & Training Listen to more episodes of The Rewired Podcast: The Rewired Podcast 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.

    53 min

  4. May 15

    Ep 37 - Joy in the Trenches: Why the Small Still Matters When the Big Feels Heavy

    Send us Fan Mail What if resilience isn’t about ignoring what’s hard… but learning how to hold both grief and joy at the same time? In this solo episode of Rewired, Tiffany Grimes reflects on a powerful moment from Trevor Noah’s Netflix special Joy in the Trenches that stopped her mid-workout: “Just because the big is happening doesn’t mean that the small stops.” From there, Tiffany explores the neuroscience behind negativity bias, nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and why intentionally noticing moments of joy, beauty, connection, and meaning is not denial—it’s part of how we stay human during difficult times. This episode is a reminder that: joy and pain can coexistyour brain naturally scans for dangerattention shapes neural wiringsmall moments matter more than we thinkresilience is built in the everyday moments we choose to noticeIf the world has felt heavy lately, this conversation offers a grounded, neuroscience-informed invitation back to presence, hope, and the small moments that make life meaningful. Because the small never stopped. Link to Coaching: https://yesempower.com/coaching/https://yesempower.com/coaching/ Link to Mindful MasterClass: https://yesempower.com/mindful-masterclass/ 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.

    27 min

  5. May 8

    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. 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

  6. 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 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

  7. 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 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

  8. 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. 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.

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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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