From Grief to Power: Julie Barth on Surviving Loss, Abuse & Reclaiming Your Life

In this deeply moving episode of Ignite Your Power, host Kathy Mou sits down with Julie Barth—writer, mother of six, trauma survivor, and founder of the Colin James Barth Outreach. Julie shares her powerful story of navigating grief, caregiving, emotional abuse, and ultimately, reclaiming her life. From raising a daughter with a rare genetic disorder to losing her first husband to cancer and surviving a toxic second marriage, Julie’s journey is one of profound resilience and transformation. Her memoir, aNotes from a BlackBerry, captures the raw reality of love, loss, and starting over—and today, she opens up about the red flags she missed, the strength she found, and how she’s now helping women in crisis reclaim their voice and independence. 💫 Topics we explore: The emotional toll of caregiving and grief Subtle signs of emotional abuse Misconceptions about grief and healing Steps to leave a toxic relationship safely How writing became a healing tool Empowering women through nonprofit work This episode is for every woman who has ever felt stuck, unseen, or afraid to begin again. Julie’s story is a testament to the power of rising, even after life tries to break you. 🔗 Learn more about Julie’s work and how you can support the Colin James Barth Outreach at: JulieBarthAuthor.net CJBOutreach.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_barth_author/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julie.e.barth TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notesfromablackberry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliebarthauthor/ Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear this inspiring story today. 💖 _______________________________________________________________ Book a Numerology Guidance Card Reading to get a personalized card reading and coaching from me. Book here: https://www.kathymou.com/offers/tvy2j... Book a 1:1 to tap into your resilience, mental health and to empower yourself, so you can manifest your true desires. Book here: https://www.kathymou.com/offers/BMkcB7si/checkout Download my FREE Empowerment Journal Workbook: https://www.kathymou.com/empowerment-... I created this FREE Empowerment Journal to help you up-level your mindset, and get clear on your blocks so you can manifest all your desires. Join the high vibe EMPOWERMENT, RESILIENCE, MENTAL HEALTH FOR WOMEN OVERCOMING LIFE CHALLENGES FACEBOOK GROUP: / 774152711073368 ♡ ♡ ♡ Connect With Me♡ ♡ ♡ Instagram: @kathy.mou Facebook: @kathy.mou TikTok: @kathymou Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.