How a Special Needs Mom Turned Life’s Crises Into a Community Support Movement

How a Special Needs Mom Turned Life’s Crises Into a Community Support Movement

July 12, 2026 · 51 min

About this episode

Julie Barth shares her journey of overcoming personal loss and creating a community support movement for others facing similar challenges.

Most of us carry things we don't talk about. In this episode, Julie shares her story of losing her husband, raising a daughter with lifelong medical needs, and learning to navigate grief, guilt, and everything in between. We talk about the realities of caregiving, why healing isn't a straight line, the importance of having a support system, and how self-forgiveness can change everything. Julie also shares how she turned her pain into purpose by starting the Colin James Barth Outreach to help others through some of life's hardest moments. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or like you had to carry everything on your own, this conversation is for you. We hope it reminds you that you're never alone—and that your story has the power to help someone else. Check out Julie https://www.juliebarthauthor.com/ Connect with Us:   Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@MentallyABadass⁠ Join our mental health community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FvMkEuAT1/⁠   Merch: https://mentallyabadass.com/pages/apparel    Join our newsletter! https://mentally-a-badass.kit.com/38b8c56fc7   Join our Patreon for FREE   https://www.patreon.com/c/mentallyabadass…

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Host: Justine Rodes

Guest: Julie Barth

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Organizations: Colin James Barth Outreach, Mentally A Badass, Facebook, Instagram, Patreon, mentallyabadass.com, juliebarthauthor.com

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