{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Coffee Can't Fix Everything ","title":"Navigating Life Transitions with Patricia Barbee","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2100,"description":"Support the show\nHelp sustain independent mental health conversations\nhttps://buymeacoffee.com/coreydionlewisStay connected\nSign up for the Healthy Project Media newsletter for new episodes and resources\nwww.healthyprojectmedia.com\nIn this powerful episode, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Patricia  Barbee (Patty), Executive Director of Project Bridging and educator, for an honest conversation about navigating life's transitions.\nFrom morning routines to major life changes, Patty shares her wisdom on helping youth and adults alike move through difficult transitions with grace and intention. They discuss the importance of mentorship, positive reinforcement, love languages, and why sometimes you just need to \"be positive or be quiet.\"\nKEY TOPICS:\n• Understanding transition in childhood and adulthood\n• The power of mentorship and community\n• Love languages beyond romantic relationships\n• Positive consequences and reinforcement\n• Getting out of your own way\n• Why asking questions matters\n• Building routines that support growth\nABOUT THE GUEST:\nPatricia Adrienne Barbee is an educator and the Executive Director of Project Bridging, a program focused on middle school students during their critical transition years. With over 20 years in early childhood education, Patty is passionate about advocating for children and helping them navigate life's changes.\nMEMORABLE QUOTES:\n\"Be positive or be quiet.\"\n\"If you care, you will learn.\"\n\"Give yourself time to adjust to things.\"\n\"You're worth it. Get you some help and get you some people who love you.\"\nRESOURCES:\nSupport the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/coreydionlewis\nNewsletter: www.healthyprojectmedia.com\nCoffee Can't Fix Everything is a mental health podcast that breaks stigma through authentic conversation. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to a mental health professional.\nCHAPTER MARKERS:\n00:00 - Introduction & Welcome\n00:09 - Meet Patricia Barbee: Educator & Advocate\n01:39 - The Shoe Game &...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/TAvhfZIDEY0cV4SAdAeYtVDDu2bcno0Mig4spoaNT1s/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80YWQ1/YjMwZmE5OTU5MzUx/YjYyNTJmZWQzYjM0/N2UxOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}