Mind Your Mind Speaks

Cobb Collaborative
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Mind Your Mind Speaks

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 through recorded conversations. This podcast is hosted by Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton. For show notes and links, visit cobbcollaboarative.org/podcast and for more information, email communications@cobbcollaborative.org

  1. JUL 10

    S5EP13: Replay of Our Conversation with Dr. Jyll Walsh

    Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast.  In this special re-release episode, Cobb Collaborative Executive Director Irene Barton sits down with Dr. Jyll Walsh, Deputy Director of Positive Childhood Alliance Georgia, formerly known as Prevent Child Abuse Georgia.   As always, you can find our show notes at cobbcollaborative.org/podcast   Thank you listeners for tuning in!

    34 min

  2. JUL 3

    S5EP12: Conversation with Kelly Mellen

    In this special Pride Month episode, Irene Barton, Executive Director of Cobb Collaborative, is joined by Kelly Mellen—former Cobb Collaborative Communications Director, advocate, mother of two, long-time Cobb County resident, and current team member at Making Things Right (MTR).   Founded in 2021 by Brian Nietzel, Making Things Right is a nonprofit working to rethink and transform the Christian response to LGBTQ+ people. Their mission is to create space for honest conversation, patient understanding, and meaningful support for LGBTQ+ individuals—especially within faith communities.   Kelly shares more about MTR's outreach efforts, including the MTR Connect Web Series (August–December), featuring conversations with special guests. Learn more at: makingthingsright.org/connect She also discusses MTR’s “I’m Sorry” Pride Tour, where the team attends one Pride event per month from May through October (culminating at Atlanta Pride). Other organizations mentioned in this episode that support LGBTQ+ individuals in Christian spaces: Q Christian Fellowship (QCF) Embracing the Journey CenterPeace The Reformation Project The Christian Closet Affirming Therapy Christians for Social Action Oriented to Love Stay connected with Making Things Right: Website: makingthingsright.org Newsletter Instagram YouTube Podcast See where the MTR team will be this year at local and national events

    31 min

  3. JUN 12

    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

  4. MAY 22

    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.

    39 min

  5. MAY 8

    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

  6. APR 29

    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.

    26 min

  7. APR 10

    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

  8. MAR 27

    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/

    26 min
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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 through recorded conversations. This podcast is hosted by Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton. For show notes and links, visit cobbcollaboarative.org/podcast and for more information, email communications@cobbcollaborative.org

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  • Creator
    Cobb Collaborative
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Mind Your Mind Speaks

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