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Mad About... with Maddy Alexander-GroutADHD, Anxiety, and Avoiding Your Bank Account with Founder of Brainworks, Nicola Noél | Ep 87 | MONEYIn this episode of Mad About Money, I sit down with the brilliant Nicola Noél - hypnotherapist, Specialist Mental Health Nurse and founder of Brainworks Therapy - to talk about the intersection of neurodivergence, anxiety, and money. We get real about why so many traditional money tools like budgeting apps and spreadsheets just don’t work when your brain is wired differently.Nicola shares her powerful story of growing up in poverty, navigating mental health challenges, and building a shame-free, sustainable relationship with money. We explore how financial trauma shows up in neurodivergent communities, and what it...2025-07-0758 min
Talent TalksActivating Culture in a Remote WorldIn this episode of Talent Talks, host Rob Adams welcomes Jon Levitt, Chief Strategy Officer at BrainWorks, a leading boutique executive search firm with a 30-year track record of sourcing and placing top talent. Jon shares his perspective on how organizations can intentionally activate and sustain culture at every level — even in remote and hybrid environments. Together, Rob and Jon explore practical tools and frameworks BrainWorks uses to make culture actionable, the critical role communication plays in building culture, and subtle indicators that reveal whether a company’s culture is thriving or struggling. Mr. Levitt also discusses how...2025-06-2516 min
The Resilient RecruiterHow to Attract, Hire, and Keep Top Recruiters in a Competitive Market, with Andy Miller, Ep #260Hiring great recruiters should be second nature for recruitment business owners—after all, it's what we do for clients daily. But when it comes to growing your own team, the stakes are higher, the risks are real, and the margin for error is razor-thin.In today’s episode, we dive into what it really takes to attract, hire, and retain high-performing recruiters—especially in a competitive market where top talent has options.You’ll hear the inside story of how one firm scaled from 7 to 50 people and 7X’d its revenue in just five years...2025-05-2253 min
The Tropic Pianist Gamer’s PodcastEpisode 52: Making Boundaries Your Best FriendThis month I'm joined by Nicola Noel, of BrainWorks Therapy, to talk about people pleasing and boundaries.
"Nicola is the founder of BrainWorks Therapy, an online private mental health clinic.
She is an Award Winning Specialist Psychiatric Nurse, Solution Focused Hypnotherapist, and Mindset Coach with over two decades of frontline experience. She has worked across community, acute, judicial, and custodial psychiatric services.
She specialises in empowering professional women to rewire their brains, change their mindsets, manage emotions, build resilience, and improve overall mental health.Nicola’s expertise lies in areas su...2025-01-2214 min
FIITCASTCesta doktoranda za tajomstvom ľudskej DNAV najnovšej epizóde FIITCASU sme mali hosťa a zároveň člena výskumnej skupiny BrAInworks, ale zároveň aj oceneného študenta, doktoranda, ale aj učiteľa Mateja Hrnčiara.
Prezradí, prečo ho skúmanie ľudského genómu v spojitosti s IT a AI zaujíma, na čo si pri výskume musí dávať pozor a aké metódy pri výskume používa. Áno, pôjde v problematike naozaj do hĺbky, no zároveň aj rôzne termíny vysvetlí tak, aby porozumel tomu čo rozpráva každý poslúchač.
Porozpráva tiež, čo z...2024-11-2135 min
Tea BizSpotlight | Precision Agriculture Launches a Tea TransformationThree of the biggest challenges tea growers worldwide face are climate change-accelerated pest attacks and the rapid spread of diseases that lower yields and impact quality. Heavy use of chemicals and mitigation efforts are compounded by acute labor shortages. India alone is experiencing crop loss estimated at 147 million kilos annually, costing growers billions of rupees.Tea sustainability and environment consultant Ashok Batra joins Tea Biz in a conversation with Pinaaki Aggarwal, co-founder of Agravity Systems, a deep-tech precision agriculture startup focused on tea, building and employing a system of autonomous drones and imaging sensors to monitor, analyze...2024-10-0419 min
Women Over 70: Aging ReimaginedSharon A. Brangman: The Phenomenon of Normal Cognitive AgingSharon A. Brangman, MD, Syracuse NY, is a geriatrician who has been a leader in the field of geriatrics for over two decades. Her focus is directly on the phenomenon of normal cognitive aging, concentrating on prevention. Dr. Brangman serves as Chair of the Department of Geriatrics, Director of the Center for Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease and is a Distinguished Service Professor at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. She has held leadership roles at the national level and was elected to the board of the Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs in 2013 and s...2024-10-0335 min
Marketing, Mindset and MotherhoodCEO Leona Burton is joined by The incredible Nicola NoelIn this insightful podcast episode, Leona Burton sits down with Nicola Noel from Brainworks Therapy to dive into her impressive career in mental health services. Together, they explore the importance of self-care, breaking the stigma around mental health conversations, and practical strategies for coping with everyday stressors. Nicola also delves into the long-term effects of COVID-19 on our social interactions and how we can use tools like a 'not-to-do' list to prioritize our well-being. This powerful conversation leads to the unveiling of an exciting new initiative aimed at building a stronger community of...2024-09-2333 min
The Podcast by KevinMDHow to preserve your brain healthWe sit down with Roy Hamilton, a professor of neurology, psychiatry, and physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Pennsylvania. Roy shares insights from his research on using non-invasive brain stimulation to help individuals with cognitive problems caused by neurological disorders. We dive into common misconceptions about cognitive aging, explore proactive steps to maintain brain health, and discuss the strong connection between heart health and brain function. Mentioned on the show: BrainWorks: https://mcknightbrain.org/brainworks/ Roy Hamilton is a professor of neurology, psychiatry, and physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Perelman...2024-09-2026 min
Raw & Real With Lisa WilliamsNicola Noel - Stand Up & Life Will Open Up!Send us a textThank you for being part of this incredible Raw & Real Podcast Community. Welcome back to Season 8!A very warm welcome awaits you to our podcast community & Spiritual Sisters Collective http://spiritualsisterscollective.vipmembervault.com With Retreats, Classes and Workshops In South Wales. And Online Offering too! So much gratitude to our Raw & Real Season 8 Sponsors Headline Sponsor - Mandy Nicholson. Mandy is the Creative Genius Consultant, an Artist, an Author and a Creative Retreat owner in S...2024-09-0450 min
🧠 Let's Talk Brain Health!BrainWorks: Optimize Your Brain Span with Dr. Madhav Thambisetty, MD, PhDJoin us as we delve into brain health with Dr. Madhav Thambisetty, MD, PhD, a McKnight Brain Research trustee and senior investigator at the National Institute on Aging.
Learn about his distinguished career in neurology and his passion for brain health.
Discover insightful findings from a recent survey on American perspectives on brain health, including common concerns about aging and memory.
Dr. Thambisetty shares valuable lifestyle tips to promote a healthy brain and discusses how the McKnight Brain Research Foundation is working to educate the public and healthcare providers alike.
Stay...2024-08-1427 min
Thinking Like A Region18: Zurie Adams - MCLA & BeyondEpisode 18: Zurie Adams
Episode host Erick Ramos-Jacobo, a recent graduate from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), engages in a dynamic conversation with Zurie Adams: an MCLA alumna, theatre- and filmmaker. In this episode of Thinking Like a Region, they delve into Zurie’s journey in the performing arts, her creative inspirations, and her aspirations for a future that intertwines various art forms.
“Perfection is not real. The arts have taught me that because even with all of the rehearsals and every precaution, something is going to go wrong, and that is okay.”
This e...2024-08-1225 min
The Mindful Self-Care PodcastEp. 90 - Cellular Detox with Sandy Wesson - Part 3In Part 3 of 3, Chelsea and Sandy chat about cellular detox.
Sandy Wesson has been a Registered Nurse for 42 years. During these years, she has worked in the
Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Care, Hemodialysis, Hospice and Palliative Care, as well as other
aspects of healthcare.
10 years ago, Sandy left clinical nursing to move into the realm of Functional Wellness - becoming
certified as a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and as a Certified Functional Bloodwork
Specialist. Sandy’s goal is to put the power of health ba...2024-08-1154 minThe Mindful Self-Care PodcastEp. 89 - Brain Health and Concussions with Sandy Wesson - Part 2In Part 2 of 3, Chelsea and Sandy chat about brain health and concussions.
Sandy Wesson has been a Registered Nurse for 42 years. During these years, she has worked in the
Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Care, Hemodialysis, Hospice and Palliative Care, as well as other
aspects of healthcare.
10 years ago, Sandy left clinical nursing to move into the realm of Functional Wellness - becoming
certified as a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and as a Certified Functional Bloodwork
Specialist. Sandy’s goal is to put the power of...2024-07-2852 minThe Mindful Self-Care PodcastEp. 88 - Gut Health with Sandy Wesson - Part 1In Part 1 of 3, Chelsea and Sandy chat about gut health.
Sandy Wesson has been a Registered Nurse for 42 years. During these years, she has worked in the
Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Care, Hemodialysis, Hospice and Palliative Care, as well as other
aspects of healthcare.
10 years ago, Sandy left clinical nursing to move into the realm of Functional Wellness - becoming
certified as a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and as a Certified Functional Bloodwork
Specialist. Sandy’s goal is to put the power of health ba...2024-07-1446 min
The True YouIs it possible to reprogramme your mind? I delve into this topic with Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach Nicola NoelNicola is a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach. She is the owner of Brainworks Therapy, a private online mental health clinic delivering talking therapies and coaching. This includes treating clients with a wide range of problems, helping them to understand and change their mindset. I help professional women reprogramme their brains, manage their emotions, build resilience, and improve their overall mental health. In private practice, Nicola specialises in working in women’s health and with people who have experienced complex trauma and PTSD.https://www.instagram.com/brainworkstherapyhttps://www.facebook.com/nicolabrainworkstherapy...2024-07-1043 min
The Autism Little Learners Podcast#57 Supporting Regulation In The Classroom With COTA's Rachel Harrington & Jessica HillEpisode 57 is full of awesome ideas for supporting co-regulation and self-regulation with our young autistic children. I had a chance to pick the brains of Jessica Hill and Rachel Harrington and you are going to LOVE the information they shared. Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, CPRCS and Jessica Hill, COTA/L, CPRCS are passionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Certified Primitive Reflex Clinic Specialists who host the popular podcast, All Things Sensory by Harkla. Their podcast, digital courses, YouTube, and blog on Harkla.com cover topics related to sensory processing disorder, special needs, parenting, and topics related to child d...2024-02-1340 minThinking Like A Region17. Lisa Chamberlain - The Chamberlain GroupEpisode 17: Lisa Chamberlain - The Chamberlain Group
By Zurie Adams
In 1999, Lisa Chamberlain co-founded the Chamberlain Group, which serves an international clientele of medical device manufacturers, teaching institutions, and hospitals, providing anatomy for the development and training of surgical and interventional procedures.
Prior to that, Lisa graduated from Princeton and attended the Yale School of Drama in the MFA program in Theatre Management. She also worked for 13 years in New York in film and television production before moving to the Berkshires in 1995 to produce visual effects for feature films such...2024-01-0533 minThinking Like A Region16. Lisa Dent - MASS MoCAEpisode 16: Lisa Dent - MASS MoCA
by Erick Ramos-Jacobo
Episode host Erick Ramos-Jacobo is a senior at MCLA. In this episode of Thinking Like a Region, Erick interviews Lisa Dent, Director of Public Programs at MASS MoCA. The two discuss Dent's multidisciplinary career and the influence her career as a curator, designer, art critic, and more has had in supporting her new leadership position.
“I am a black woman who loves to sing in order to feel heard, and I'm so happy when I'm able to be in community with others.”
“I think...2023-12-0738 min
Why Change? A Podcast for the Creative GenerationS3 Ep22: In, Through, and With the Arts with Lisa DonovanDuring this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Madeleine and Jeff discuss their change of personal and professional seasons, including Madeleine’s cross-sector work. Jeff shares his interview with Lisa Donovan which covers a broad array of topics from arts integration to community development, network building, and even professional learning. Madeleine and Jeff discuss the asset-based approaches of cross-sector work, the strength of practitioners at the intersections, and inherent knowledge of rural communities.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The expansive role of the arts intersecting with numerous sectors of community life;
Ho...2023-11-1049 minThinking Like A Region15. Andy Wrba - Mill Town FoundationEpisode 15: Andy Wrba - Mill Town Foundation
By Zurie Adams
Andy Wrba is a Berkshire musician and educator who, in 2012, founded the Berkshire Jazz Collective, which supports the county by creating music that features local artists. For nine years (2014-2023) he served as the Music Director at the Darrow School in Lebanon, NY. Currently, he is the program manager of Mill Town Foundation where he oversees community programs and partnerships while continuing to curate and produce events such as the Bosque Summer Concert series, Lennox Jazz Stroll, and Tanglewood in the City.2023-11-0632 min
Make My Logo BiggerMake My Logo Bigger #22 - Brad LeBlancThis week on Make My Logo Bigger we speak to an entrepreneur who has received awards for business management, entrepreneurship, marketing, public speaking and leadership, the co-founder of BrainWorks - The Growth Agency, Brad LeBlanc. This possibilitarian is dedicated to helping his clients succeed on a global scale through disruptive thinking, innovative ideas and his infectious positivity – making his approach truly inspiring. Sit back as Brad discusses the power of being generous, the importance of withstanding the lows to enjoy the highs, and why he considers himself a “social entrepreneur”. All of this, plus a HUGE announcement from BrainWorks! You do...2023-07-191h 02
BrainX TalksConversation with Prof. Mohammad GhassemiIn this episode, we talk to Dr. Mohammad Ghassemi, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU). He is an internationally renowned scientist and entrepreneur with extensive national and international consulting experience. He holds a Ph.D from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in electrical engineering and computer science with a focus on artificial intelligence. Dr. Ghassemi was formerly a director of data science at S&P Global, and a strategic consultant with BCG. He has over ten years of technical and strategic consulting experience working with many of the world’s largest organizations. In 2018, his c...2023-04-1430 minThinking Like A Region14. Beryl Jolly - The Trustees of ReservationsEpisode 14: Beryl Jolly - The Trustees of Reservations
by Johan Serrano
MCLA student Johan Serrano returns to host the final episode of the season! In this episode of Thinking Like a Region, Serrano interviews Beryl Jolly, arts manager, community engagement professional, former executive director, fundraiser, and currently working as the Vice President of Cultural Properties at The Trustees of Reservations: a land conservation and historic preservation organization dedicated to preserving natural and historical places in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Jolly describes her pathway to this position and the skills her early creative experiences gave her...2022-12-0629 min
The Heauxliloquy PodcastLube, Viberators, and Finding the G-SpotHeauxvember is a month dedicated to sexual health and freedom. In this episode, Vernon and Hakeem will be diving deep into our heaux bags and toy closet. Some of the topics covered in this episode include conversations about our favorite toys, our personal stances on masturbation, repressed sexual expression, and the failures in the male sex toy industry. Subscribe today and join the conversation!
Rory's Brainworks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnMdKRxb2RSEScpe9HCszIQ
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Heauxvember 2022 Playlist: https://bit.ly/3CMAgj5
Purchase the Essential Guide on How to be a Hoe: https...2022-11-261h 33Thinking Like A Region13. Leslie Appleget - BRAINworks, BCAN, and the C4 InitiativeEpisode 13: Leslie Appleget - C4 Initiative
by Skylah Zayas
This episode was recorded in the spring of 2022. Some information may be dated.
Episode host Skylah Zayas is a sophomore at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. In this episode of Thinking Like a Region, Zayas interviews Leslie Appleget, District Arts Integration Specialist for North Adams Public Schools, the former project coordinator of BRAINworks and the C4 Initiative, and the producer of this podcast. The two discuss Appleget’s arts-based education and how it led to the creation of Thinking Like A Region and th...2022-11-1525 min
Buying Local Glens FallsEpisode 5: Brandon Eastman & Bill Dingman (Be Better Podcast & SPoT Coffee)In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Brandon Eastman - host of the Be Better podcast - and Bill Dingman, district manager of SPoT Coffee Saratoga and Glens Falls! They discuss working with the community, dealing with the COVID crisis, and more in this informative episode!
A GLENS FALLS TODAY PRODUCTION
NOTE: The opinions reflected in this podcast are not indicative of the views of Saratoga Business Report, SaratogaBride.com LLC, Saratoga TODAY, Glens Falls TODAY, or Spa City Digital.
00:05 - Introduction: A...2022-11-0434 minThinking Like A Region12. Emily Schiavoni - North Adams Public SchoolsEpisode 12: Emily Schiavoni - North Adams Public Schools
by Mackenzie Liddle & Michael Brassard
NOTE: This episode was recorded in Spring 2021, so some information may be dated.
Today’s episode is hosted by Mackenzie Liddle, a senior and arts management major at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, and Michael Brassard, a senior at BART Charter. In this episode of Thinking Like a Region, Liddle and Brassard interview Emily Schiavoni, the Community and Family Engagement Coordinator at North Adams Public Schools. The three discuss how Schiavoni’s art degree led her to her career in e...2022-11-0126 minThinking Like A Region11. Talya Kingston - WAM TheatreEpisode 10: Talya Kingston - WAM Theatre
by Wendy Lyons
Episode host Wendy Lyons is a student at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. In this episode of Thinking Like a Region, Lyons interviews Talya Kingston, dramaturg, playwright, and educator currently working as the Associate Artistic Director at WAM Theatre. WAM, an abbreviation of Where Arts and Activism Meet, is a professional theatre company in Western Massachusetts. Kingston describes her personal journey to and at WAM, WAM’s mission, and how she believes that arts and activism intersect.
This episode focuses on the creative capacities of public speaking, building confidence, and th...2022-10-2426 minThinking Like A Region10. Quray Clarke - Photographer & Visual ArtistEpisode 9: Quray Clarke - MCLA Student
by Jolyne Allegro
Episode host Jolyne Allegro is a senior at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. In this episode of Thinking Like a Region, Allegro interviews Quray Clarke, a visual artist and photographer from Queens, New York with a specialty in creative portraiture. Clarke is also a student at MCLA, providing listeners with an inside look into how MCLA’s art programs translate into real-world careers in the arts.
This episode focuses on the creative capacities of changing the ways we act, self-expression, community building, human co...2022-10-1221 min
The Revenue MazeEmpowering Your People - Andrew Denton - The Revenue Maze - Episode # 028Today’s guest is an innovative thought leader that is focused on empowering the powerless. He is passionate about building better methods for how we interact with our relative world and helping people to better understand how their brainworks. Andrew Denton is the Founder of Glia Health and Prosper AI. Andrew shares how to connect with your team, what happens when you come to a wall, and the importance of staying humble as a leader.
Takeaways:
Your leadership, team, and, ultimately, company culture are what really drive your business forward and make it easier to...2022-10-0548 minThinking Like A Region9. Erica Barreto - MCLA Institute for Arts & HumanitiesEpisode 9: Erica Barreto - MCLA Institute for Arts and Humanities
by Alana O’Connor
Today’s episode is hosted by Alana O’Connor, a senior at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. In this episode of Thinking Like a Region, O’Connor interviews Erica Barreto, a 2018 graduate of MCLA now working as the MCLA Institute for the Arts and Humanities (MCLA-IAH) Coordinator. O’Connor and Barreto discuss the role of arts in the Berkshires, along with talks about her previous work as well as her working at MCLA, and what being a collaborator of IAH entails.2022-09-2620 minThinking Like A Region8. Pamela Tatge - Jacob's PillowEpisode 7: Pamela Tatge - Jacob’s Pillow
by Emi Bailey
Today’s episode is hosted by Emi Bailey, a freshman at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. In this episode of Thinking Like a Region, Bailey interviews Pamela Tatge, Executive & Artistic Director of Jacob’s Pillow, an international dance festival, professional school, and dance archive in Becket, MA. Tatge and Bailey discuss the Pillow’s work, Tatge’s history in dance, the importance of inclusion in the art world, and more.
This episode focuses on the creative capacities of improvisation, partnership and discipline. Listen in...2022-09-1222 minThinking Like A Region7. Craig Langlois - Berkshire MuseumEpisode 7: Craig Langlois - Berkshire Museum
by Johan Serrano
Episode host Johan Serrano at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts returns to host another episode of Thinking Like a Region. Serrano interviews Craig Langlois, the Chief Experience Officer at Berkshire Museum. The two discuss Langlois’ formal art training, his work in ceramics, and his philosophy around making art and accessing individual creativity.
This episode focuses on the creative capacities of perseverance, self-discovery, designing experiences to get to spark curiosity, and finding creative solutions to creative problems. Listen in to hear Langlois’ perspective on the...2022-09-0631 min