From Tragedy to Triumph with Barbara Allen

Barb Allen became a Gold Star widow at 32 years old. She learned her husband was murdered by another soldier while in Iraq and was left to raise 4 small boys (ages 6,5,3, and 1) while navigating her own grief and the extensive repeated trauma attached to a 3 1⁄2 year court-martial process. She suffered another trauma when the killer was acquitted.   Barb was not even remotely prepared to face this loss or the prolonged trauma of the court-martial. She became suicidal and fought her way back from that. Today she is stronger, happier, and more grateful than ever to live her beautiful life. Barb is a national speaker, author of Front Toward Enemy and podcast host of American Snippets. You will be amazed by Barb's resilience, wisdom and desire to make a real difference in our world. You can find out more about Barb at www.americansnippets.com     Things You'll Learn From This Episode When you are going through a tough and dark time in your life and you are ready to rebuild, seek out a mentor who has reached the state you need and want to be at. Rebuilding takes time --- allow it to be a slow process. Return value to the world, especially in your darkest times. Put good energy back into the universe and watch how your life becomes lighter.         Enjoying the show? For iTunes listeners, get automatic downloads and share the love by subscribing, rating & reviewing here!   *Share what you are struggling with or looking to transform with Julie at [email protected]. Julie would love to start covering topics of highest interest to YOU. Please also let us know if you are interested to be a guest on her show to discuss where you are stuck, and do live coaching with Julie on her podcast.    Connect with Barb Allen Twitter: @BarbAllenSpeaks Instagram: @BarbAllenSpeaks Facebook: facebook.com/americansnippets LinkedIn: Barbara Allen Website: www.americansnippets.com Podcast: The American Snippets Podcast   Download our podcast interview with Barb Allen here on iTunes   Join host Julie Reisler, author and multi-time TEDx speaker, each week to learn how you can tap into your best self and become your You-est You® to achieve inner peace, happiness and success at a deeper level! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, industry thought leaders, and extraordinary human beings that will help to transform your life. Julie also shares a-ha moments that have shaped her life and career, and discusses key concepts from her book Get a PhD in YOU   Here's to your being your you-est you!  You-est You Links: Subscribe to the Podcast  Learn more at JulieReisler.com Book Julie as a speaker at your upcoming event Amazon #1 Best selling book Get a PhD in YOU Download free guided-meditations from Insight Timer  Julie's Hungry For More Online Program (10 Module Interactive Course)