Mind Your Mind Speaks

Mind Your Mind Speaks

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Mind Your Mind Speaks episodes

  • S5 EP11: Conversation with Regina White and Brandie Dudley

    Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this special episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative's Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Regina White and Brandie Dudley, the leadership team at Mpowerd.

     

    As always, you can find the show notes at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast.

     

    Thank you for tuning in! 

    39 min
  • S5 EP10: Conversation with Sarah Winograd and Halle from Together with Families

    Welcome, Sarah Winograd and Halle, with Together with Families, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing the trauma of family separation due to poverty. 

    Through their three programs:

    • Family Support
    • KinCare
    • Apprenticeship Training

      • Together with Families connects underserved families with personalized support, uplifts voices with lived experience, and builds a compassionate, community-centered network.

      Sarah encourages everyone to consider how they can support families, saying:

      "Feel free to call or text me" at 678-644-1916.

      You can also contact TwF at [email protected].

       

      Find Together with Families on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

       

      Special Programming Note: Halle Mickel of TwF is preparing to attend law school with the goal of becoming an attorney for families like hers. If you know of a law firm or attorney open to interviewing Halle for an internship opportunity, please reach out to Irene Barton at [email protected]—we’d love to make the connection.

       

      40 min
    • MYMS S EP9: Conversation with Lesleigh Sanders on Mental Health Awareness Month

      Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this episode, Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton and Mental Health Program Coordinator Lesleigh Sanders discuss Mental Health Awareness Month.  

       

      Show Notes

      • Mental Health Awareness Month was founded in 1949 by Mental Health America to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans' lives.
      • 1 in 20 adults experience a serious mental health condition each year (NAMI)
      • In the USA, there is one mental health provider for every 550 people 
        • In Georgia, there is one mental health provider for every 1,169 residents.
        • In Cobb County, there is one mental health provider for every 899 people

          • Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkits:

          • Mental Health America
          • NAMI 
          • SAMHSA

            • Mind Your Mind Social Media Accounts

            • Instagram
            • Facebook 

              • Thank you for tuning in and supporting the Mind Your Mind Speaks podcast.

              You can find this episode and the show notes at: cobbcollaborative.org/podcast

              31 min
            • S5 EP8: A Conversation Worth Revisiting with Lisa King

              We're bringing back one of our favorite episodes!

              In this conversation, Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton sits down with Lisa King — school counselor, author, and national presenter — to explore how innovation in education can better support students and families. 
              Don't miss this inspiring discussion on building stronger connections in and out of the classroom!

              For full show notes and links, visit cobbcollaborative.org/podcast.

              27 min
            • S5 EP7: Conversation with Cobb Collaborative's Kaitlyn Ball and Lesleigh Sanders on Child Abuse Prevention

              In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative's Executive Director, Irene Barton, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, Kaitlyn Ball, and Mental Health Coordinator, Lesleigh Sanders. This podcast focuses on Child Abuse Prevention Month and things we can do to better help our caregivers and children during this time. 

              As always, please visit our website for show notes and links: cobbcollaborative.org/podcast

              THANK YOU, for your support of our Mind Your Mind Speaks podcast. Please like and share our content on social media to help us grow our listening audience. 

              38 min
            • S5 Ep 6: Conversation with Derrick McElry of MentalFit
              Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this special episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative's Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Founder of MentalFit, Derrick McElroy.
               
              In this episode, Irene and Derrick discuss Derrick's life story and the events that led him to create MentalFit, and how he and his team continue to enhance it every day.
               

              As always, you can find this episode along with show notes and links on our website at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast

               

              https://www.mentalfitlife.com/

              27 min
            • S5 EP 5: Conversation with Paula
              Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this special episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative's Executive Director, Irene Barton, and founder of Project Infinity, Paula.In this episode, Irene and Paula discuss Project Infinity, which provides a variety of supports to students and families experiencing homelessness across metro Atlanta. Learn about the unique challenges and also opportunities to support these students by listening to our conversation.
               

              As always, you can find this episode along with show notes and links on our website at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast

              26 min
            • S5 EP 4: Conversation with Jazmyn McCloud
              Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this special episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative's Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Cobb County Health Equity and Community Engagement Director, Jazmyn McCloud. In this episode, Irene and Jazmyn discuss the initiatives of Cobb County Public Health and different ways Cobb community members can become more involved.

               

              As always, you can find this episode along with show notes and links on our website at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast

               

              Cobb Douglas Public Health is a nationally accredited public health agency, and is one of 18 public health districts in Georgia. The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) for Cobb has these 5 focus areas:
              Mental and Behavioral Health
              Access to Care
              Maternal and Infant Health
              Healthy Eating
              Healthy Behaviors
               
               
               
              Listed below are documents Jazmyn references throughout today's conversation: 
              https://cobbanddouglaspublichealth.com/about/publications/
               
              https://cobb2020.com/
               
              https://www.facebook.com/Cobb2020HIP
              27 min
            • S5 EP 3: Conversation with Cobb Moms Helping Cobb
              Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this special episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative's Executive Director, Irene Barton, and members of Cobb Moms Helping Cobb. In this episode, Irene discusses the initiatives and behind the scenes of this empowering group of women.

               

              As always, you can find this episode along with show notes and links on our website at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast

              Jody Vane was named the 2024 Jack Vaughan, Jr. Human Service Award Winner in the Volunteer Category in December for her work with Cobb Moms Helping Cobb.
               
              Cobb Moms Helping Cobb -https://www.facebook.com/groups/615059631916268
              www.cobbmomshelpingcobb.org
               
               
              Administrator Team: Jody Vane, Katie Hurn, and Courtney Morrel
              33 min
            • S5 EP 2: Conversation with Zaneita Henry
              Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this special episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative's Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Founder and CEO of Operation Recovery, Zaneita Henry. In this episode, Irene discusses the initiatives and groups Zaneita is involved in around Cobb County and her impact on the local community.

               

              As always, you can find this episode along with show notes and links on our website at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast

              Zanetia Henry is the founder and CEO of Operation Recovery, Inc. https://operationrecovery.support/
               
              https://www.facebook.com/operationrecoveryinc
               
              and the Cobb County Violence Reduction Initiative Coordinator for VOices for Black Mothers United
               
              We are so pleased that Ms. Henry will be leading activities during our Resiliency Dinner on February 6. Come meet this amazing community leader and advocate by registering here
              25 min

            About Mind Your Mind Speaks

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            Mind Your Mind Speaks is a podcast series from the Cobb Collaborative that brings together subject matter experts and community leaders to help raise awareness, share resources, and inspire action…