16/08/2026
✨ NEW EPISODE | Maria Barbagallo: Finding Strength Through Adversity ✨
Some stories stay with you long after the conversation ends—and Maria Barbagallo’s is one of them.
In this heartfelt episode of Life, Friends & Conversations, Maria shares her incredible journey through some of life’s greatest challenges. From supporting her young daughter after a life-changing stroke, to navigating heartbreak, grief, single motherhood, and eventually finding love again, her story is one of resilience, courage, and hope.
Maria’s honesty is a beautiful reminder that even in our darkest moments, healing is possible, strength can grow, and hope can find its way back.
If you’ve ever faced adversity, supported someone through a difficult season, or simply need a reminder that brighter days can come, we hope this conversation speaks to your heart. 💛
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, link below
https://open.spotify.com/episode/27mGm3ZGVdJhEbkJabSLZr?si=erA29xioSaaDSfbZqnqFVA&utm_source=copy-link
If this episode resonates with you, we’d love for you to follow the podcast, share it with someone who may need to hear Maria’s story, and let us know what part of the conversation touched you most.
⚠️ Content Note: This episode discusses childhood illness, alcohol misuse, family separation, self harm, grief, and loss. Please listen with care.
Link to Spotify and YouTube channel in bio 👆and below 👇
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/0t5UiFpRoFUbw5VEvwRi1f?si=FeT4Pyu1QCyNB74cjDhBfg
YouTube (past episodes)
https://youtube.com/?si=7COyox4sYnkNsDIT
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