Ep 27: Rewiring Self-Connection

Send us Fan MailSelf-love is everywhere right now — and if you’re honest, it might even feel a little… uncomfortable. Is it selfish? Ego-centric? What does it actually look like in real life?In this solo episode of Rewired, Tiffany explores a question she hears often in coaching and leadership spaces:“I don’t think I hate myself… but I notice I’m constantly disappointed in myself. Is that normal?”As part of the Love Is a Verb series — following a recent conversation on romantic relationships and leading into an upcoming episode on friendships — this episode reframes self-love through a neuroscience-informed lens. Instead of surface-level affirmations, Tiffany explores the actions that either strengthen or weaken our connection with ourselves: harsh inner narratives, over-responsibility for others’ emotions, invisible roles we carry, minimizing our needs, and confusing growth with self-rejection.Drawing on insights from researchers like Kristin Neff, Brené Brown, bell hooks, and Dr. Dan Siegel, this episode invites listeners to see self-love not as ego, but as relationship — the daily choices that shape how we speak to ourselves, care for our nervous system, and grow without abandoning who we are.✨ Guided Reflection Questions from this Episode:• Where do I speak to myself in ways I would never speak to someone I love?• What role am I still performing that no longer fits who I’m becoming?• When do I override my own needs to stay connected to others?If love is a verb, then self-love lives in action — one compassionate choice at a time.The Boundaries ToolKit Workshop, 3/12/26: https://yesempower.com/better-bondaries-masterclass/Email listener questions to: [email protected] you and your BFF want to be on the podcast? Email me: [email protected] Stay connected with RewiredListen anytime on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or yesempower.com/podcastJoin 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.comEmpowered people empower people. Live intentionally. Lead thoughtfully. Grow through awareness.