Mind Your Mind Speaks

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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 adu...

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 note...

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...

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...

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 chal...

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.  ...

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 cob...

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...

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 centers around Cobb Collaborative's upcoming 2nd annual Resiliency Week, dedicated to mental well-being and exploring ways to build a stronger, more resilient comm...

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 2023 Jack Vaughan Jr. Human Service Award Volunteer Winner, Barry Krebs. In this episode, Irene and Barry discuss the initiatives and groups Barry is involved in around Cobb County and his impact on the local community.   As always,...

Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this special episode in honor of Veterans Day, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative's Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Program Director* of Connecting Cobb Veterans, Tyler Bowser.    * Since the recording of this episode, Tyler has been named Program Director of the Connecting Cobb Veterans. You may hear him refer to himself...

Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this special edition episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative's Executive Director, Irene Barton, and other employees, giving you an overview of who Cobb Collaborative is and what we do.   EPISODE RESOURCES: Email - communications@cobbcollaborative.org Website - https://www.cobbcollaborative.org/ Instagram - https://www.insta...

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 Author, Innovator, and Mom, Kris'Tal. In this episode she discusses her newest book that will be released soon and her mental health journey and inspiration behind it.   As always, you can find this episode along with show notes and...

Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this special Suicide Awareness Month episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative's Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Author and Poet, Deanna Repose Oaks.   EPISODE RESOURCES:   Deanna's Website - https://deannareposeoaks.com/   As always, you can find this episode along with show notes and links on our website at cobbcollabo...

Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this special Mental Health Awareness Month episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative's Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Dr. Charnetta Williams, author and founder of Picture Perfect Reads   EPISODE RESOURCES: Email - hello@pictureperfectreads.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Pictureperfectreads Facebook - www.fac...

Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this special Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Month episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative's Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Michael Watson from Happy Mama, Happy Mini.   EPISODE RESOURCES: Website - https://happymamahappymini.org/ Facebook - facebook.com/HAPPYMAMAHAPPYMINI/ Instagram - instagram.com/happymama.happymini...

Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this special Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Month episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative's Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Mental Health Program Coordinator, Lesleigh Knotts   EPISODE RESOURCES:   Prevent Child Abuse Georgia Prevent Chid Abuse Cobb  Georgia Essentials for Childhood HOPE   Georgia' Child Abuse & Neg...

Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this special Child Abuse Prevention Month episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Dr. Jyll Walsh, Deputy Director of  Prevent Child Abuse Georgia     EPISODE RESOURCES: Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/preventgeorgia Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/PreventChildAbuseGA/ Linked...

Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this special Women's History Month episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Julie Bolen from League Of Women Voters.   EPISODE RESOURCES: League of Women Voters of Georgia - https://lwvga.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=0&club_id=996555   League of Women Voters Marietta-Cobb - ht...

Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Jessica Fay, founder of Picture Yourself Archived.   Picture Me Archived offers photo scanning, photo restoration, digital photo albums, slide scanning/VCR conversation, memorabilia organization, and much more! How photography helps support me...

Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Dr. Yolanda Graham of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health.   Human sex trafficking is a $9.9 billion industry. There is a convergence of demand, supply, and impunity that influences the level of activity in an area. The Adverse Childhood Exper...

Welcome to the first Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast episode of 2024! In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Cobb Collaborative’s Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, Kaitlyn Ball.

Welcome to the final Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast episode of 2023! In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Rev. Kristin Lee and Jean Fleming of East Cobb United Methodist Church.  As always, you can find this episode along with show notes and links on our website at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast THANK YOU for your support of o...

In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Alli Neal, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Revved Up Kids.  As always, you can find this episode along with show notes and links on our website at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast THANK YOU for listening and for supporting our Mind Your Mind Speaks podcast.