Mind Your Mind Speaks

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! 

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 info@together-families.org.

 

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 ibarton@cobbcollaborative.org—we’d love to make the connection.

 

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

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.

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

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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/

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

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

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

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