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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:

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.

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Dive deeper into this conversation on Dr. Dwan’s blog:

 👉 Lead with Vulnerability: The Weight We Don't Name
 

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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 hard
• How to know when you’ve slipped into autopilot
• The hidden dangers of leading while disconnected
• And how to REWIRE your leadership with presence, peace, and purpose

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What "drifting" really means psychologically
• Why high-achieving women are especially vulnerable to autopilot leadership
• How our brains reward productivity—and why that can be a trap
• 5 signs you're leading on autopilot (and how to spot them early)
• Why leading from burnout creates a ripple effect on your team and family
• A breakdown of the REWIRED model to interrupt the autopilot cycle

The 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:

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.

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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. 

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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 leader
• A personal story of burnout, breakdown, and breakthrough
• How the Likeability Factor masks internal rejection
• Psychological insight into self-concept clarity and leadership
• The power of reflection, therapy, and spiritual reconnection
• Practical ways to lead with presence—not performance

Key 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:

Scripture:

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.com

Quote of the Episode:

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.

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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 leadership
• Why scanning the room isn’t insecurity, it’s survival instinct
• How reflection helps you release old narratives and reclaim your voice
• A powerful REWIRED action step to help you stop shrinking and start commanding the room
• How to lead with purpose instead of performance

Listen, 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

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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 it
• Showing up at the table armed vs. unarmed: when to bring strategy and when to bring surrender
• How your lived experiences and past wounds shape your leadership style
• Questions to ask yourself when navigating tough conversations or team dynamics
• The power of being reflective over reactive
• Redefining what it means to bring value to the table

Notable Quotes:

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:

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 ✔️ 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.

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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 woman
• What happens when your life looks good but doesn’t feel aligned
• The REWIRED framework for realignment and resilience
• And what it means to show up as the real you not the manufactured version

This 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.

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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.

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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)

May is mental health month and it is important to understand how certain crisis can negatively impact how we pivot. With a rewired focus, we become responsible for where we want to go and the narrative that God has predestined for us…even through suffering. I had the privilege of interviewing someone whose story encompasses and paints the journey of how to self-care by using resiliency, a thirst for literacy, partnering with hope, and creative gifts to create their own freedom while maintaining their innocence in prison for a crime they did not commit.

Robert T. Hinds is a native of Detroit, MI. Robert was wrongfully convicted of first-degree murder in 2001 at the age of 17. When he entered prison as a teenage black male with a third grade reading level, the chances of his future success were slim to say the least.  To learn more about Robert’s story visit www.alifeforalife.org.

Please support Robert in his book release of Peter the Praying Mantis available at this link
https://www.amazon.com/Peter-Praying-Mantis-Robert-Hinds-ebook/dp/B0C4HG73LM?ref_=ast_author_mpb

Below are links to additional projects that Robert would love your support:
Amazon.com: Taking the Reign: A Guide to Overcoming Emotions Teen Boys Edition Book 1 eBook : Hinds, Robert T., Mersha, Assegid, Pryor , Chris V.: Kindle Store

Amazon.com: Etiquette & Professional Development Guide: Preparing for Reentry and Success eBook : Urban Initiative, A Life for A Life : Kindle Store

The Vault: A Simple Guide for Building Your Entertainment Empire - Kindle edition by Hinds, Robert T.. Arts & Photography Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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