About Julie Barth: Julie Barth, author of Notes from A BlackBerry, From Blackberries to Thorns, and upcoming from Thorns to Blossoms, is a mother to six children and a professional writer whose life experiences transcend the boundaries of fiction. Her journey, marked by love, loss, and an unwavering spirit, lends authenticity to her writing. Julie's narrative style is deeply rooted in her belief that life's true essence is discovered in its most challenging moments. Her work reflects a dedication to finding joy and meaning in every experience, inspiring readers to embrace their own journeys with courage and gratitude.

Julie Barth is also the CEO and founder of the Colin James Barth Outreach, a nonprofit dedicated to helping women-led households with the resources and aid necessary to find security and stability in times of crisis. Her mission is to use her experiences as a caregiver, special needs parent, and trauma survivor to encourage women in similar situations to think resourcefully and always protect themselves without stigma or feelings of selfishness.

In this episode, Brian and Julie Barth discuss: 

• Coping with emotional, financial, and physical challenges after life-altering events
• The power of community and resource networks for women-led households
• Transforming personal tragedy into purpose through charity work
• Resilience, optimism, and practical strategies for surviving crisis and rebuilding life

Key Takeaways:

• When faced with overwhelming hardship, focusing only on what’s directly in front of you can keep you grounded and help you move forward one step at a time.
• Life doesn’t always give us a choice in the cards we’re dealt, but we do have control over how we play them — with courage, resourcefulness, and faith.
• Women in crisis often fall through the cracks of available support systems; building bridges between local resources can make the difference between despair and recovery.
• Pain doesn’t have to end with suffering. When you turn it into purpose, it becomes a source of healing—not just for yourself, but for others too.

"How great of a world would it be if we all just took that little situation, did what we could to make it better, used our experience to whatever part of it, to change it so that the next person going through doesn't have to go through it. And it really is not that hard." — Julie Barth

Connect with Julie Barth: 

Website: https://www.juliebarthauthor.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julie.e.barth 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_barth_author/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliebarthauthor/ 

The Colin James Barth Outreach: https://www.cjboutreach.org/ 

Host contact information: 

• Email: [email protected] 



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