Let‘s Talk About Learning with The Brain Bodega

Let’s Talk About Learning with The Brain Bodega: Chemo Brain - Guest Marshall Gays

In this episode, I get to chat with my friend, and guest Marshall Gays, a fellow childhood cancer survivor about "chemo brain" - what it is, what it feels like to have it, and how it can be a challenge for kids in school. We get the chance to speak candidly about our own feelings struggling with the effects, and how we're committed to helping those who share these similar challenges, and those looking to understand it.

Let’s Talk About Learning with The Brain Bodega: Financial Planning & Preparation for Your Family - Guest Clint Chedester

Join Erika as she chats with her financial advisor,Clint Chedester, about financial planning for parents, families, students, college graduates, financial emergencies, as well as different suggestions about how we can help kids become more financially savvy starting at an early age. 

Let’s Talk About Learning with The Brain Bodega: Out-of-School & After School Programs Guest Damian Kinsey

In this episode Erika speaks with guest Damian Kinsey about after school and out-of-school programs, and the importance of including every member of the family when helping students overcome challenges, and work towards their goals.

Let’s Talk About Learning with The Brain Bodega: Women’s History Day (Month)

During this podcast Erika just takes a little bit of time to acknowledge women of the past, women in her everyday life that have inspired her, and she talks about the importance of women, teens, and girls helping out to lift each other up. She also talks about the importance of modeling positive relationships so that girls, teens, and other young women learn what can be.

Let’s Talk About Learning with The Brain Bodega: Helping Parents Understand What to Do & What to Say to Their Child When Their Child Has Been Diagnosed with a Major Medical Issue

Dr. Peter Richel, MD (Dr. Pete) is a not only a great pediatric doctor, but he's also got one of the biggest, kindest hearts of anyone you'll ever meet. In this episode of Let's Talk About Learning with The Brain Bodega, we chat with Dr. Pete about how parents can find support for themselves, but also how to communicate with their children about major medical issues. Dr. Pete was on the team that diagnosed me with ALL Leukemia at 13 years old, and who got me to the oncologist who saved my life. He is an absolute treasure and being able to record a podcast with him was a wonderful birthday present for me! #pediatric #parents #Medical

Let’s Talk About Learning withThe Brain Bodega: Teacher Growth & Development - Guest Monica Bagby

In this episode of Let's Talk About Learning with The Brain Bodega, I sit down with educator Monica Bagby to talk about all things related to teacher growth and development. We chat about some of the opportunities out there for teachers, and also some of the skills and knowledge that needs to be shared with new teachers before they step foot into the classroom. Stop by and listen - you may learn something new and you may even share a smile with us.

Let’s Talk About Learning with The Brain Bodega: Diversity in Schools - Guest Dr.Monica Manns

In this podcast we join Dr. Monica Manns in a car chat, as she racing across the county. We dive into what it means to have diversity in schools, why it is important for students to be exposed to diversity in school, and how these experiences will benefit them personally, and professionally in the future. Monica also dives into the importance of being able to step out of our comfort zones to have constructive conversations about diversity, that will not only benefit schools, but will also benefits the communities where these schools reside. 

Let’s Talk About Learning with The Brain Bodega: Growing Up with Dyslexia -Guest Jason Bibens

Let's Talk About Learning with The Brain Bodega welcomes Jason Bibens to tell us what it felt like to grow up with Dyslexia. Jason engages in a very candid conversation about the challenges he faced in a time when dyslexia was not a diagnosis that was typically spoken about so openly, nor was it as well understood as it is today. 

Let’s Talk About Learning with The Brain Bodega: Doing a Better Job Getting Students Workforce Ready - Guest Chuck English

There is a lot of focus getting students ready for college, but very few conversations about getting students workforce ready. Students should have the skills to successfully enter and take part in our workforce. Chuck English speaks with us to explain workforce readiness, how workforce readiness can be included in schools, and why it's is so important. 

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Let’s Talk About Learning withThe Brain Bodega: Bullying - Guest Emily George

In this podcast we talk with Emily George, a clinical social from NYC, about what bullying is, how it can impact kids, what to do about it, and also how to proactively address the bullying issues that students may face in the future.