EP241: Rebuilding After Grief and Narcissistic Abuse with Julie Barth

In this episode, we welcome Julie Barth for a powerful conversation about loss, caregiving, emotional abuse, survival, and rebuilding life after trauma.

JULIE BARTH is a writer, mother of six, trauma survivor, and founder of the Colin James Barth Outreach, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women-led households in times of crisis. Julie’s memoir, NOTES FROM A BLACKBERRY, is a deeply moving account of love, loss, and resilience, chronicling her journey as a special needs parent while navigating the heartbreaking realities of her first husband’s battle with cancer.

Julie discusses the complexities of loss, emotional abuse, and rebuilding life after trauma. With so many women silently enduring these struggles—whether as caregivers, widows, or survivors of toxic relationships—Julie’s story is both deeply personal and yet universally relevant. Your conversation with her will provide your listeners actionable steps they can take toward healing, securing safety and resources, and ultimately reclaiming personal power.

For many women, the burden of caregiving, financial instability, or an emotionally abusive relationship can feel isolating and impossible to escape. Julie’s journey—from raising a daughter with a rare genetic disorder to losing her first husband to cancer and then surviving years of financial and emotional abuse in her second marriage—sheds light on the hidden struggles so many endure behind closed doors. Through her nonprofit and her writing, she’s committed to helping women in crisis understand that leaving isn’t just possible—it’s necessary. Julie’s insight offers a compelling discussion about resilience, recognizing red flags, and taking back control of their lives.

Get Julie’s memoir, NOTES FROM A BLACKBERRY: https://amzn.to/43WInqL

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