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

Ep 45: Raising the Next Generation of Women Leaders: A conversation with Sarah Jakle

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2526999/fan_mail/new] What if leadership isn't something you're born with—but something your brain can learn? In this inspiring episode of Rewired, Tiffany sits down with Sarah Jakle, Founder and Executive Director of DemocraShe, a national nonprofit preparing historically underserved high school girls to become future leaders, voters, advocates, and elected officials. But this conversation goes far beyond politics. Together, Tiffany and Sarah explore what neuroscience teaches us about courage, confidence, belonging, and why so many capable people hesitate to raise their hands—even when they have something meaningful to offer. Sarah shares how DemocraShe combines evidence-based brain science, resilience practices, and leadership development to help young women move beyond self-doubt and into purposeful action. One of the most powerful ideas from this conversation is the practice of developing your "Inner Best Friend"—the compassionate inner voice that encourages growth instead of reinforcing criticism. Whether you're leading a team, raising children, advocating for your community, or simply trying to become more courageous in your own life, this episode offers practical wisdom for rewiring the way you think about leadership. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why courage comes before confidence—not the other way around. • How neuroscience explains our fear of visibility and leadership. • The difference between your Inner Critic and your Inner Best Friend. • Why leadership is a practice, not a personality trait. • How small, intentional acts of courage literally reshape the brain. • What gives Sarah hope for the next generation of leaders. As Sarah reminds us, leadership isn't reserved for a select few. It begins the moment we believe our voice matters. Learn more about DemocraShe: www.democrashe.org [https://www.democrashe.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Follow Inner Best Friend on Instagram: @innerbestfriend [https://www.instagram.com/innerbestfriend?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=chatgpt.com] If this conversation inspired you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use a reminder that courage is a skill—and the world needs their voice. Stay connected with Rewired Listen anytime on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rewired-neuroscience-meets-real-life-change/id1832245719], or yesempower.com/podcast [https://yesempower.com/rewired-empower-podcast/] Join the Empower community on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/empower-coaching-and-training/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@yesempower?_t=ZT-90dA6T3bHBt&_r=1], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@yesempower] for weekly tools, neuroscience-based inspiration, and stories of real change. Discover upcoming workshops, LaunchPad learning, and coaching opportunities at yesempower.com [https://yesempower.com/] Empowered people empower people. Live intentionally. Lead thoughtfully. Grow through awareness.

Ep 44: You Can't Outthink a Dysregulated Nervous System

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2526999/fan_mail/new] What if one of the most powerful tools for changing your brain isn't another productivity hack, mindset strategy, or morning routine? What if it's your breath? In this solo episode of Rewired, Tiffany shares a personal story from a particularly full week that led her to rediscover something we all do more than 20,000 times a day—but rarely with intention. Inspired by James Nestor's Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, she explores the fascinating neuroscience behind why slowing our breath can help us think more clearly, make better decisions, regulate our emotions, and reconnect with ourselves. Together, we'll explore: • Why your brain is constantly asking, "Am I safe?" • How your breath directly influences your nervous system • The connection between breathing, emotional regulation, and clear thinking • Why you can't access your wisest self from a survival state • The role of interoception—your brain's awareness of what's happening inside your body • A simple breathing practice you can begin using today Whether you're leading a team, navigating a difficult conversation, supporting others, or simply feeling the weight of a busy season, this episode is an invitation to pause, breathe, and remember that sometimes the fastest way to change your mind is to first calm your body. Because rewiring isn't always about finding a better thought. Sometimes it's about creating the conditions for your best thoughts to return. Resources Mentioned * Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use one deep breath today. Until next time, stay curious...your brain is always changing. Stay connected with Rewired Listen anytime on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rewired-neuroscience-meets-real-life-change/id1832245719], or yesempower.com/podcast [https://yesempower.com/rewired-empower-podcast/] Join the Empower community on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/empower-coaching-and-training/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@yesempower?_t=ZT-90dA6T3bHBt&_r=1], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@yesempower] for weekly tools, neuroscience-based inspiration, and stories of real change. Discover upcoming workshops, LaunchPad learning, and coaching opportunities at yesempower.com [https://yesempower.com/] Empowered people empower people. Live intentionally. Lead thoughtfully. Grow through awareness.

Ep 43: Rewiring Failure - The Neuroscience of Failing Forward

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2526999/fan_mail/new] What if failure wasn't the opposite of success — but the very mechanism behind it? In this solo episode of Rewired, host, Tiffany Grimes, dives into the neuroscience of failing forward and unpacking what's actually happening in your brain during a setback. You'll walk away with five concrete, brain-based coaching tools rooted in the latest research in resilience, positive psychology, and cognitive behavioral coaching. Whether you're in the middle of a setback right now or building the mental architecture to handle whatever comes next — this episode is for you. Tiffany shares 5 Brain-Based Tools for Failing Forward: 1. The Failure Reframe — Turn the verdict into data with three journaling questions 2. Self-Compassion Pause — Acknowledge, connect, offer kindness (Neff's 3-step method) 3. The Micro-Win Ladder — Rebuild dopamine momentum with the smallest possible win 4. Narrative Rewriting — Three-chapter story: what happened / what it cost / what it gave 5. The Resilience Anchor Practice — 5-minute daily nervous system reset Ready to bring the science of falling forward into your workplace or personal life?Partner with an ICF Certified Professional Coach at Empower to do real team and personal growth work — creating understanding of how to use failure to propel growth. Start the conversation at www.YesEmpower.com [http://www.yesempower.com/] Got a question for the podcast??? Email us at Info@YesEmpower.com Key Research Tiffany Referenced: * Educational Psychology Review (2025) — Biological benefits of failure on learning * Frontiers in Neuroscience (2025) — Neurological and psychological predictors of resilience * Frontiers in Psychology (2025) — Self-compassion, PsyCap, and stress management * Society for Neuroscience (2025) — Open discussions of failure and resilience * Cambridge University Press (2025 systematic review) — Daily resilience and recovery speed Stay connected with Rewired Listen anytime on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rewired-neuroscience-meets-real-life-change/id1832245719], or yesempower.com/podcast [https://yesempower.com/rewired-empower-podcast/] Join the Empower community on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/empower-coaching-and-training/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@yesempower?_t=ZT-90dA6T3bHBt&_r=1], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@yesempower] for weekly tools, neuroscience-based inspiration, and stories of real change. Discover upcoming workshops, LaunchPad learning, and coaching opportunities at yesempower.com [https://yesempower.com/] Empowered people empower people. Live intentionally. Lead thoughtfully. Grow through awareness. Stay connected with Rewired Listen anytime on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rewired-neuroscience-meets-real-life-change/id1832245719], or yesempower.com/podcast [https://yesempower.com/rewired-empower-podcast/] Join the Empower community on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/empower-coaching-and-training/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@yesempower?_t=ZT-90dA6T3bHBt&_r=1], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@yesempower] for weekly tools, neuroscience-based inspiration, and stories of real change. Discover upcoming workshops, LaunchPad learning, and coaching opportunities at yesempower.com [https://yesempower.com/] Empowered people empower people. Live intentionally. Lead thoughtfully. Grow through awareness.

Ep 42 - Rewiring Leadership: Growing People, Growing Purpose with Sarah Strickler

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2526999/fan_mail/new] What if the greatest leadership strategy isn't about managing people... ...it's about growing yourself? In this episode of Rewired, Tiffany sits down with Sarah Strickler, co-founder and Chief Community Officer of Grown Rogue, to explore what it really means to cultivate people, culture, and leadership from the inside out. Together, they discuss why companies can't outgrow their leaders, how trust and ownership become the foundation of healthy organizations, and why creating the right environment matters just as much for people as it does for plants. Sarah also shares the surprisingly simple practices that keep her grounded through the demands of leading a growing company: breath, movement, journaling, time in nature, and the discipline of returning to the present moment. Whether you lead an organization, a team, your family, or simply yourself, this conversation is a reminder that sustainable leadership begins long before the boardroom—it begins with how we care for ourselves. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why leadership is ultimately about growing people—not just products • How self-awareness becomes a competitive advantage • The role trust plays in creating high-performing teams • Why culture compounds over time • Simple daily practices that help leaders stay grounded during uncertainty • What it means to lead with presence instead of pressure Sarah Strickler is the co-founder and Chief Community Officer of Grown Rogue, a publicly traded, flower-focused cannabis company rooted in Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley. Since co-founding the company in 2016, she has helped scale Grown Rogue into a multi-state organization known for disciplined execution, intentional culture, and craft-quality products. Sarah is passionate about leadership development, community engagement, and creating environments where people feel safe, seen, and empowered to thrive. Learn more about Sarah and Grown Rogue: • Grown Rogue [https://www.grownrogue.com/about?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Recommended reading from Sarah: • Female Founders: Sarah Strickler on the Five Things You Need to Thrive and Succeed as a Woman Founder (Authority Magazine) [https://medium.com/authority-magazine/female-founders-sarah-strickler-of-grown-rogue-on-the-five-things-you-need-to-thrive-and-succeed-89a8a725210b?utm_source=chatgpt.com] • How It Started: Sustained Excellence with Sarah Strickler (BudsFeed) [https://budsfeed.com/blogpost/how-it-started-sustained-excellence-with-sarah-strickler-founder-of-grown-1775255747059x359167445702279200] • What I Want My Kids to Know About Cannabis This Mother's Day (mg Magazine) [https://mgmagazine.com/business-strategy/leadership-management/cannabis-motherhood-stigma-opinion/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who's growing—not just a business—but themselves. Stay connected with Rewired Listen anytime on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rewired-neuroscience-meets-real-life-change/id1832245719], or yesempower.com/podcast [https://yesempower.com/rewired-empower-podcast/] Join the Empower community on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/empower-coaching-and-training/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@yesempower?_t=ZT-90dA6T3bHBt&_r=1], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@yesempower] for weekly tools, neuroscience-based inspiration, and stories of real change. Discover upcoming workshops, LaunchPad learning, and coaching opportunities at yesempower.com [https://yesempower.com/] Empowered people empower people. Live intentionally. Lead thoughtfully. Grow through awareness.

Ep 41: The Power of Community, Connection & Shared Growth

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2526999/fan_mail/new] In Episode 41, we're getting into the science — and the soul — of community. What actually happens in your brain when you're supported? Why do your goals feel more achievable when someone is walking alongside you? And what can fireflies teach us about human potential? (Yes, really.) Inspired by Shawn Achor's work on Big Potential, this episode explores how the right relationships don't just make life more joyful — they make growth more possible. For all of us. Backed by neuroscience, the Harvard Study of Adult Development, and one surprising stat that will completely change how you think about success, this episode is a reminder that you were never meant to shine alone. This is the episode to share with your people. With your team. With the friend who's been grinding in silence. Because the research is clear: we are wired to shine brighter together. 🌿 Ready to bring the power of community into your workplace? Partner with an ICF Certified Professional Coach at Empower to do the real team growth work — building connection, trust, and shared momentum. Start the conversation at www.YesEmpower.com [http://www.yesempower.com/] Stay connected with Rewired Listen anytime on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rewired-neuroscience-meets-real-life-change/id1832245719], or yesempower.com/podcast [https://yesempower.com/rewired-empower-podcast/] Join the Empower community on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/empower-coaching-and-training/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@yesempower?_t=ZT-90dA6T3bHBt&_r=1], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@yesempower] for weekly tools, neuroscience-based inspiration, and stories of real change. Discover upcoming workshops, LaunchPad learning, and coaching opportunities at yesempower.com [https://yesempower.com/] Empowered people empower people. Live intentionally. Lead thoughtfully. Grow through awareness.