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. OCT 5

    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

  2. SEP 2

    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

  3. AUG 21

    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

  4. AUG 14

    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

  5. AUG 7

    Treat Others How You Want to Be Treated

    Send us a text The TOC Talk: Table of Confidence Episode Title: The Likeability Factor: Learning to Like Yourself First Hosted by: Dr. Dwan Bryant, Psychologist | Author | Recovering Perfectionist Episode Summary: In this raw and powerful episode, Dr. Dwan Bryant pulls back the curtain on one of her most vulnerable leadership moments battling an eating disorder while leading a team and showing up like everything was fine. We often talk about the pressure to be liked in leadership spaces—but what if the real challenge is liking yourself? Dr. Dwan explores how self-rejection, performative leadership, and chasing applause can slowly unravel even the strongest women from the inside out. Through the lens of the REWIRED model...specifically the Reflection element...this episode invites high-achieving women to stop pretending and start healing. In This Episode: The hidden cost of being a likable leaderA personal story of burnout, breakdown, and breakthroughHow the Likeability Factor masks internal rejectionPsychological insight into self-concept clarity and leadershipThe power of reflection, therapy, and spiritual reconnectionPractical ways to lead with presence—not performanceKey Takeaways: You can’t lead others well if you haven’t learned to lead yourself.Leadership that lasts starts with internal alignment, not external applause.You can only serve others to the extent you’ve served yourself.Self-liking is not arrogance. It’s wholeness.Reflection Prompt: Ask yourself: “Where in my life am I performing for approval I don’t even need?”  “When was the last time I looked in the mirror and said, ‘I like you’?”Scripture: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” – Mark 12:31 What if the way you treat others is limited by how you treat yourself?REWIRED Focus: R — Reflection Stop avoiding the mirror. Start asking better questions: Where did I learn that perfection = worth?Who told me I needed to be liked to belong?What parts of me have I abandoned in the name of success?Tools for Your Journey: Therapy is not a weakness, it’s a tool for growth.Self-talk matters: Speak life to the woman in the mirror.Try journaling with the REWIRED prompts at dbryantenterprises.comQuote of the Episode: “That version of you—the one who’s bold, brilliant, unfiltered, and free—  She’s not gone.  She’s just buried under old expectations, waiting for you to stop editing and start embracing.”Call to Action: Subscribe to The TOC Talk wherever you listen.Share this episode with a sister who’s leading hard but forgetting herself.Visit dbryantenterprises.com to join the REWIRED community and get leadership tools grounded in psychological and spiritual well-being.Support page:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1347709/support 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)

    13 min

  6. JUL 29

    The Psychology Behind Seeking Before Speaking

    Send us a text Episode Title: Stop Scanning. Start Commanding: Reclaiming Your Voice with Reflection Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of The T.O.C. Talk—Table of Confidence, we’re naming the habit many high-achieving women know too well: scanning the room before speaking. Whether it was a teacher, a colleague, or a moment that made you question your voice, those experiences can quietly shape how you lead, show up, and contribute. But here’s the shift—when you stop scanning for “her” and start commanding from the woman you’ve become, everything changes. We anchor this episode in the first letter of the REWIRED framework: Reflection and walk through how to turn past wounds into present-day wisdom. Because you weren’t made to shrink.  You were made to lead.  And not just lead but liberate. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: What Social Identity Threat looks like in leadershipWhy scanning the room isn’t insecurity, it’s survival instinctHow reflection helps you release old narratives and reclaim your voiceA powerful REWIRED action step to help you stop shrinking and start commanding the roomHow to lead with purpose instead of performanceListen, Share, and Support: If this episode spoke to you share it with a friend, sister, or fellow leader who needs it. ✅ Listen wherever you get your podcasts ✅ Download this episode for those “I need this reminder” days ✅ Subscribe so you never miss a weekly confidence boost ✅ Leave a review to help more women find this space ✅ Follow @TableOfConfidence for daily mindset tools and affirmations Don’t forget to visit dbryantenterprises.com and subscribe to receive my weekly blog a dose of leadership, clarity, and confidence straight to your inbox. Today’s REWIRED Affirmation: “I release the grip of that moment. I reclaim my voice. I no longer shrink. I show up.” Let’s rise together. You don’t have to have it all. You just have to have what matters. #TheTOCTalk #REWIREDLeadership #TableOfConfidence #WomenWhoLead #StopShrinking #StartCommanding #PodcastForWomen 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
  7. What We Bring to the Table

    JUL 24

    What We Bring to the Table

    Send us a text Episode Summary: In this episode, Dr. D. Bryant invites powerhouse women to reflect on what they truly bring to the table beyond the credentials, titles, or performance. With honest insight and empowering storytelling, she breaks down the unseen dynamics of collaboration, confidence, and comparison that often surface in leadership spaces. Using the “Reflective” piece of her R.E.W.I.R.E.D. model, Dr. Bryant challenges listeners to lead with self-awareness over self-doubt and to examine if they’re showing up armed (with ideas and assumptions) or unarmed (with openness and curiosity). Key Topics Covered: The psychology of collaboration and how comparison quietly sneaks in“Invisible collaboration bias”...what it is and how to catch itShowing up at the table armed vs. unarmed: when to bring strategy and when to bring surrenderHow your lived experiences and past wounds shape your leadership styleQuestions to ask yourself when navigating tough conversations or team dynamicsThe power of being reflective over reactiveRedefining what it means to bring value to the tableNotable Quotes: "You don’t have to prove anything when you already know the value of what you bring."  "If someone else’s success feels like a threat, pause. That’s not failure, it’s a flag. It’s your cue to reflect, not retreat."  "We’re not just sitting at the table. We’re owning how we show up at the table." "Reflection helps you name what’s going on inside, so you don’t project it on the outside.” R.E.W.I.R.E.D. Focus of the Episode: Reflective – Stop running on autopilot. Ask the deeper questions. Lead from alignment, not insecurity. Listener Reflection Prompts: Am I leading from alignment or insecurity?Am I contributing or comparing?Am I bringing my strengths or my survival mode?What do I carry to the table that others can’t see but I still need to acknowledge?Call to Action: Loved this episode?  ✔️ Share it with another powerhouse woman.  ✔️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode.  ✔️ Reflect on your own “REWIRED” moment this week and tag @DrDwanBryant with what you’re bringing to the table. Check out my latest blog: What we bring to the table It's not too late to take the survey to find out what Perfect on Paper means to you. Until next time… Stay R.E.W.I.R.E.D. Stay real. Stay you. 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)

    17 min
  8. Rewrite the Narrative

    JUL 17

    Rewrite the Narrative

    Send us a text Hi there, and welcome to The T.O.C...the Table of Confidence...where women are empowered to show up whole, not just polished… to lead from a place of well-being, not burnout… and to unapologetically own their story. In today’s episode, Dr. D. Bryant flips the script on what it means to be “Perfect on Paper.” If you’ve ever been the woman who has it all together on the outside but secretly wonders, “Is this all there is?”...this one’s for you. We’re getting honest about success, expectations, burnout, and the quiet longing for more peace… more truth… more you. Together, we’ll explore: The invisible fine print of being a high-achieving womanWhat happens when your life looks good but doesn’t feel alignedThe REWIRED framework for realignment and resilienceAnd what it means to show up as the real you not the manufactured versionThis episode is your permission slip to lead differently and more humanly. It's time to rewrite the narrative! Want to go deeper? Click the hyperlink below to read the companion blog post:  Perfect on Paper – The Blog   You’ll find reflection questions and real talk that can help you move forward with clarity and courage. Take the Poll: What Are You Bringing to the Table? Let’s get real about where you are—and what you need next. 👉 Take the quick poll now  Don’t keep this to yourself: If this episode resonated, share it with another powerhouse woman who leads with everything she’s got—and needs a little more truth, space, and grace in her life. Subscribe, review, and stay connected. This story? It’s just getting started. Until next time… Stay REWIRED. Stay real. Stay you. 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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