Mind Your Mind Speaks

In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Dr. Beverly Durden of Ravens Nest Foundation.  For show notes and links, please visit our website: cobbcollaborative.org/podcast

In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton and Shari Martin, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Cobb Community Foundation.  Please visit our website for show notes and links: cobbcollaborative.org/podcast 

IIn this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton and Beoncia Loveless. Listen as Beoncia shares her background and also speaks on the firearm safety advocacy work of Be SMART for Kids. ( besmartforkids.org ) For show notes and links, please visit our website - cobbcollaborative.org/podcast

In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton and Ray Thomas, volunteer President of the Mableton Improvement Coalition. For show notes and links, please visit our website at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast

In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton and Julie Smith, CEO & Georgia Director of the SAM Foundation . The mission of the SAM Foundation is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education by equipping our communities with the skills to intervene in a suicidal crisis.  For additional show notes, including links, please visi...

In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Heather Croas. Heather has lived with a variety of mental illnesses most of her life and is a self-published author of two photo essay books which relate to her experience of living with mental illness. Additionally, she is the host of the MYLAR (My Look at Recovery) podcast. Heather has...

In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Lane Pease, Director of Programs & Partnerships with Kate's Club. Kate's Club was founded 10 years ago and empowers children and teens facing life after the death of a parent, sibling or caregiver. For more information and show notes with links, please visit our website at cobbcollaborati...

In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Jillian Palmiotto. Jillian is the Executive Director of Together We Care, a nonprofit organization that honors and supports the disability community.   For additional show notes, including links, please visit our website - cobbcollaborative.org/podcast

In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Tim Villegas, Editor-in-Chief at Think Inclusive. Tim and Irene discuss the value of inclusion in schools and more.  For additional show notes, including links, please visit our website - cobbcollaborative.org/podcast

In this episode, you will hear and interview between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Sharon Price Lightstone, MS, LPC, LLC.  As a Licensed Professional Counselor with Power Ferry Psychological Associates, Sharon works collaboratively with clients, finding the next best step for them to take to handle challenges and roadblocks in life. She get great satisfaction watching he...

In this episode, Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, has a conversation with Nate Marsh of MUST Ministries in Marietta, GA. Irene and Nate talk about MUST's commitment to connecting people with meaningful employment and meeting people where they are in the employment process. Additionally, they discuss how being unemployed or underemployed can impact mental health.   For additiona...

In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton and Dr. Gabriela González.  Dr. González is a passionate licensed clinical psychologist at Power’s Ferry Psychological Associates. Her focus is in psychological assessment both in Spanish and English. Her aim lies in assisting people into living harmoniously and purposefully in spite of life’s...

In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Andy Goldstrom. Andy is the founder of Parents Journey Coaching.  Please visit our website for show notes including links: cobbcollaborative.org/podcast

In this episode, Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, has a conversation with Lisa King. Lisa is a school counselor as well as an author, mom, and national presenter for both faculty and parent groups across the country. She is passionate that we should be innovative in our educational practices so that we can help our students and families. For additional show notes, including lin...

In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Ana Murphy, Supervisor of School Social Workers for Cobb County School District. We encourage families to become familiar with their school social worker. Can be found on the website of your school or by calling the school. Programs are offered on a regular basis and many school social wo...

In this episode, Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton has a conversation with Gerald Moore who serves a Cobb County as an Assistant District Attorney representing the state in preliminary and bond hearings.    Please visit our website (cobbcollaborative.org) for show notes with links.     

A motivational speaker of rare power and an inspiring life coach, Jennifer Andersen Smith is also the author of a compelling memoir entitled So That For Relationships. The book tells her story of childhood trauma, teen motherhood, and a loveless marriage, in order to inspire other women to overcome hurdles as she has. Born in a Catholic family from rural Illinois, Jennifer grew up on a farm with m...

Laura Searcy, MSN, PPCNP-BC is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in clinical practice with a focus on primary care, child and adolescent injury prevention, and government affairs. She is the Past President of the 8,700-member National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), where she formerly served as the Health Policy Chairperson, working closely with...

In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, and  Granville Freeman . Mr. Freeman has recently joined Metro RESA where he focuses on connecting educators to mental health resources. He also owns  N’nspired by Achievement  which provides mental health counseling to youth. Additionally, he is certified telehealth counselor. In this podcas...

Leroy "Tre" Hutchins - Mr. Hutchins is a Cobb County School Board Member, Post 3. He also serves as a Parent Ambassador. Additionally, he has a long history of community engagement and is a strong advocate of family engagement who encourages everyone to be engaged with their students. Mr. Hutchins has been a supporter of PTA for many years and also serves on the Georgia PTA Board. He sees mental h...

In this episode, Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, speaks with Alois Johnson , Executive Director of the Kennesaw Teen Center . Irene and Alois discuss the upcoming finals of the Cobb County Black History Bowl. Additionally, they discuss other topics including mental health in the Black community.  To learn more about the Kennesaw Teen Center, visit their website at: https://www...

In this episode, Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, has a conversation with Dr. Christy Land and Jenn Vann regarding youth mental health. This conversation covers depression and anxiety in children and adolescents.  Show notes: Psychology Today School Counselor  Group Therapy Telehealth Emergency Medical Care  Emergency Services National Suicide Prevention Line : The National Sui...

Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, has a conversation with Johanna Ramirez Jordan, Bilingual Behavioral Health Consultant, and Briahnna Villegas, Behavioral Health Manager, with Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb. 

Join us for this interview with Meg Kraner from the Cobb County Community Services Board. For more information, call 678-343-7903 or email mkraner@cobbcsb.com Visit www.cobbcsb.com or https://www.cobbcollaborative.org/mind-your-mind for more mental health resources. 

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