Stream of Consciousness #41 - Julie Barth

Stream of Consciousness with Dan: Stories from the Midwest · Feb 2, 2026 · 1h 2m

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Julie Barth — a writer, mother of six, and the force behind two powerful advocacy efforts born from the deepest parts of her family’s story. Julie speaks with a clarity and steadiness that make even the heaviest moments feel human and approachable. Our conversation moves through grief, resilience, creativity, and the quiet strength that emerges when life gives you no choice but to keep going.We talk about the origins of the Colin James Barth Outreach, a nonprofit created in honor of her late husband, offering compassion and community to…