EP 5: Grief be Griefing

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Episode 5: 

Grief Be Griefing

Description:

In this emotional and powerful episode of But Did You Die Though: Confessions of a Widow, Comedian Carmen Barton takes us back to the first 90 days after losing her husband, Anthony “Nick” Carthan. She shares the raw, pivotal moments of early grief — from the overwhelming weight of daily life to the small victories of survival.

One of the most life-changing experiences she highlights is attending Camp Widow, a program designed to connect widows and widowers through community, workshops, and healing (learn more at campwidow.org).

This episode also features her signature 4Cs and 2Fs Report Card segment, focusing on Fashion, where Carmen breaks down the outfit she’s rocking — because healing can come with style. Plus, she reads heartfelt comments from listeners and announces a fun giveaway: But Did You Die Though podcast pillows 🎁 for lucky audience members!

🗒️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

The First 90 Days – How Carmen survived the rawest season of grief.

• Camp Widow – Why this experience was a turning point in her healing journey.
• Report Card Segment: Fashion – A look at Carmen’s outfit of the day and how fashion remains part of her expression.
• Audience Comments – Real voices, real love, and listener engagement.
• Giveaway Alert – Win your own But Did You Die Though podcast pillow!

📨 Participate & Win:

• Send your Comical Confession or grief story to: [e-mail]
• Follow Carmen on Instagram: @carmencomedy
• Subscribe on YouTube: Carmen Barton Comedy
• Connect via Linktree: @carmenbarton

📌 Mentioned in This Episode:

• Camp Widow – campwidow.org
• Philthy Ragz (Fashion Feature from Ep. 4) – @philthyragz | Shop Styles
• Book: Phenomenal: Gurl That’s U! Letters to My Younger Self by Dagne Barton – Purchase Her
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• 🎤 About Carmen Barton

Carmen Barton is a stand-up comedian, actress, and TV personality known for her quick wit and authentic storytelling. A widow and mother of three, she fearlessly transforms life’s toughest moments into laughter, whether on stage, on screen, or behind the podcast mic. From Martin Lawrence Presents: 1st Amendment Stand Up to BET’s Ms. Pat Settles It, and her Amazon best-selling

Closing Note: You’ve officially been Carmonized! Tune in next week for more laughter, lessons, and real-life conversations on love, loss, and living out loud. Follow; Like and Subscribe @CarmenComedy in IG

• Follow Carmen on Instagram: @carmencomedy
  
  
• Subscribe on YouTube: Carmen Barton Comedy
  
  
• Connect via Linktree: @carmenbarton

🎤 About Carmen Barton

Carmen Barton is a stand-up comedian, actress, and TV personality known for her quick wit and authentic storytelling. A widow and mother of three, she fearlessly transforms life’s toughest moments into laughter, whether on stage, on screen, or behind the podcast mic.

🎬 Production Credits:

• Executive Producer: Carmen Barton
• Senior Producer: Coach Dagne Barton