Thorns to Blossoms

Some stories crack you open—in the best possible way. In this moving episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Julie Barth to talk about what it really takes to keep going when life keeps hitting hard. From surviving domestic violence to caring for her special needs daughter and losing her husband to cancer, Julie’s story is one of pain, yes—but also one of grit, grace, and quiet strength.

Together, she and Lyndsay talk about the layered reality of motherhood, the exhaustion of caregiving, and the way grief can stretch far beyond a single moment of loss. But this isn’t a story about defeat. It’s about choosing to get back up. Julie shares how advocacy became her purpose, how community gave her strength, and how art became a powerful outlet for healing.

This conversation is a reminder that resilience isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build. And even in the darkest seasons, there is light to be found when women show up for each other.

Tune in if you need a reminder that pain can shape purpose—and that you don’t have to walk through it alone.

Find Julie Barth Online Here:
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Website: juliebarthauthor.com
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Find The Pain Game Podcast Online Here:
Website: thepaingamepodcast.com
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Episode Highlights:
(00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Trauma
(02:13) Resilience Through Personal Struggles
(03:50) Julie Barth's Journey with Tatum
(10:19) Facing Loss and Caregiving Challenges
(17:36) Navigating New Relationships and Challenges
(21:32) The Impact of Domestic Violence
(33:40) From Pain to Purpose: Julie's Books and Outreach