Juggling Life, Finding Balance Podcast with Vivian Cumins

What does it really mean to have influence?
In a world that measures success by followers, likes, downloads, and views, it's easy to believe that bigger numbers equal greater impact. But is that how God measures influence?
In this thought-provoking conversation, Vivian sits down with Rob Patz, founder and CEO of Coastal Media and Abundant TV, to explore the difference between having followers and having true Kingdom influence. With more than 25 years of experience in Christian media, Rob shares how God transformed his passion for media into a calling to help others amplify their message for eternal impact.
In this episode, Vivian and Rob discuss:
• The difference between followers and genuine Kingdom influence• Growing an audience versus growing lasting influence• The pressure Christian communicators face to build a platform• Why authenticity and heart posture matter more than numbers• Discerning the difference between good opportunities and God's assignment• Staying spiritually balanced through prayer, discernment, and obedience• Encouragement for women who feel their influence is too small to matter• How Abundant TV is creating opportunities for Christian voices to reach the world
GUEST BIO:
Rob Patz is a media entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Coastal Media and Abundant TV, a Christian television network dedicated to sharing faith-filled programming around the world. With more than 25 years of experience in television, radio, podcasting, and digital media, Rob has helped ministries, authors, speakers, and Christian creators amplify their message and expand their influence. His passion is helping people communicate with excellence and use media to make an eternal Kingdom impact.
CONNECT WITH ROBWebsite: https://abundanttv.com/Facebook:   / abundanttv  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundanttvo...LinkedIn:   / abundant-tv  
CONNECT WITH VIVIANWebsite: https://viviancumins.comFacebook:   / viviancumins2  Instagram:   / viviancumins  TikTok:    / viviancumins   YouTube:    / @jugglinglifefindingbalance  
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Books by Vivian:
Break Down Better: 52 Restoring Devotionals for Burned-Out WomenAmazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Breakdown-Bette...
A Better Way! The Break Down Better Guided JournalAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Break-D...
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SisterTalk with Viv & Becca is a special edition of the Juggling Life, Finding Balance Podcast, and is all about the third pillar to an abundant, balanced life: FUN! Viv & Becca are just two Oklahoma gals with a unique bond and passion for storytelling and encouraging women to embrace every season of life. 
In this episode, Vivian and Becca welcome Bryan Hutchison and Mellissa Peery to share the hilarious, yet heartfelt, stories behind their new podcast, The Eggshell Effect: Fully Cooked and Cracking Up. They explore how humor can be a healing tool for overcoming childhood challenges and discuss balancing laughter with heavier topics such as parenting, trauma, and forgiveness.
GUEST BIOS:
BRYAN HUTCHISON is a co-host of The Eggshell Effect: Fully Cooked and Cracking Up Podcast. She is also a proud empty nester of two beautiful daughters, a private practice therapist, and a Californian at heart who now calls Texas home. She enjoys good conversations, thrifting, all things ‘80s, and finding humor in everyday life. She knows firsthand that life doesn’t always go according to plan, and many of the lessons she shares have been shaped by her own experiences of growth, resilience, and starting over. She is passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges through authentic connection, laughter, and the reminder that none of us are alone in our struggles. MELLISSA PEERY is a wife, mom of two adult children, avid traveler, and self-proclaimed thrift store treasure hunter. When she's not exploring new destinations, you'll likely find her spending time with family and friends, laughing with her sister during a thrifting adventure, or making memories with the people she loves most.
As co-host of The Eggshell Effect: Fully Cooked and Cracking Up, Melissa brings warmth, humor, honesty, and real-life perspective to conversations about motherhood, family dynamics, healing, and the experiences that shape who we become. CO-HOST of SisTalk w/Viv & Becca
BECCA ROBINSON is married to her best friend of over 26 years; they have been blessed with three children, three granddaughters, a bonus daughter (daughter-in-law), and a bonus son (son-in-law). She is co-host of the SisterTalk with Viv & Becca and the Eggshell Effect: Fully Cooked and Cracking Up podcast.
CONNECT with Bryan, Mellissa, & Becca:YouTube - The Eggshell Effect: Fully Cooked and Cracking Up    / @theeggshelleffectpodcast  
FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... IG: https://www.instagram.com/theeggshell... Tik Tok:   / the.eggshell.effect  
CONNECT WITH HOST VIVIAN CUMINSWebsite: https://viviancumins.comFacebook:   / viviancumins2  Instagram:   / viviancumins  TikTok:    / viviancumins   YouTube:    / @jugglinglifefindingbalance  Abundant TV: https://abundanttv.com/Apple and Spotify: https://lnk.to/JugglingLife
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Break Down Better: 52 Restoring Devotionals for Burned-Out WomenAmazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Breakdown-Bette...
A Better Way! The Break Down Better Guided JournalAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Break-D...
#foryou #podcast #funnyshow #laughwithus #motherhood

What happens when the thing you turn to for relief becomes the very thing holding you captive?
In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Trina Brannen shares her journey from depression, marijuana and alcohol addiction, and spiritual disconnection to a life transformed by God's grace. What began as a way to cope with emotional pain eventually became a dependency that left her feeling isolated and trapped. Through Christian counseling, recovery programs, authentic community, and God's relentless pursuit of her heart, Trina found the freedom she never thought possible.
Together, Vivian and Trina discuss the growing normalization of marijuana use, particularly among women, the challenges of overcoming addiction in a culture that often celebrates it, and the importance of bringing hidden struggles into the light.
Whether you're battling addiction, struggling with depression, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, this episode is a reminder that healing is possible, shame does not have the final word, and God is still in the business of restoration.
GUEST BIOTrina Brannen was born and raised in Santa Rosa, California, and she loves her hometown. She met her first husband at the age of 14, and that was when she was introduced to marijuana. They married at 19, and by age 26, she had two beautiful kids. She divorced at age 35, then met a new man a few years later. They married and became a blended family of six.
Trina has been a Christian for over 20 years, but over the last 10 years, she has finally begun seeking a deeper relationship with God and learning what it means to surrender her life to Him fully. 
Trina’s journey has not always been easy. She struggled on and off with marijuana addiction for more than 40 years and battled depression for the last 25 years. Through God’s grace, strength, and faithfulness, Trina experienced true freedom and healing in 2026. That transformation has completely changed her life and deepened her passion for encouraging others who may be walking through similar struggles. Her favorite life verse is: "The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth." Psalms 145:18
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CONNECT WITH HOST VIVIAN CUMINSWebsite: https://viviancumins.comFacebook:   / viviancumins2  Instagram:   / viviancumins  TikTok:    / viviancumins   YouTube:    / @jugglinglifefindingbalance  Apple and Spotify: https://lnk.to/JugglingLife
PURCHASE BOOKS (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, & Target!)
Break Down Better: 52 Restoring Devotionals for Burned-Out WomenAmazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Breakdown-Bette...
A Better Way! The Break Down Better Guided JournalAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Break-D...
#podcast #marijuananews #momslife #addictionrecovery #foryou

In this inspiring episode of the Juggling Life, Finding Balance Podcast, Vivian Cumins welcomes Molly Gomez, a former CBS reporter, international speaker, and story strategist, for a powerful conversation about navigating life’s transitions with faith, discernment, and purpose.
Molly shares her personal journey of relocating from California to Nevada, trusting God through uncertainty, and learning how to recognize when a life shift is divinely orchestrated rather than simply circumstantial. Together, Vivian and Molly explore how women can discern God’s direction in shifting seasons, heal from past wounds, and confidently step into the calling and voice God has given them.
In this episode, you’ll discover:• How to recognize God-ordained transitions and shifts• The role of peace, favor, and discernment in decision-making • Why healing your story matters before stepping into your purpose• The transformative “mirror exercise” for self-reflection and clarity• Encouragement for women feeling restless or stuck• The importance of boldly sharing your story & living as a disciple in the marketplace
GUEST BIOMolly Gomez is a former television reporter turned international speaker and Signature Story Strategist who advises high-achieving founders and executives on clarifying their authority and elevating their influence.She is the founder of the Aligned & Assigned Inner Circle, a curated leadership collective for faith-led founders with 6- to 7-figure businesses, where story, strategy, and stewardship converge. Molly’s work goes beyond branding—she architects positioning, presence, and proximity so her clients become the undeniable voice in their market.
CONNECT WITH MOLLY:Sanctified Telegram Channel: https://t.me/sanctifyus Website: https://signaturestoryco.com/Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  YouTube:    / @molly_gomez   LinkedIn:   / molly-gomez   Substack:https://substack.com/@mollygomez Instagram:   / themollygomez   Facebook:   / molly.trotter   
CONNECT WITH HOST VIVIAN CUMINSWebsite: https://viviancumins.comFacebook:   / viviancumins2  Instagram:   / viviancumins  TikTok:    / viviancumins   YouTube:    / @jugglinglifefindingbalance  Apple and Spotify: https://lnk.to/JugglingLife
PURCHASE BOOKS (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, & Target!)
Break Down Better: 52 Restoring Devotionals for Burned-Out WomenAmazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Breakdown-Bette...
A Better Way! The Break Down Better Guided JournalAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Break-D...
#podcast #transition #discernment #foryou #shifting #forwomen

Burnout almost convinced Diana that exhaustion was just a normal part of life. 
Constantly pouring into everyone else while running on empty, she found herself overwhelmed, weary, and searching for something more than temporary relief.
In this powerful testimony, Diana shares how attending the Burned-Out and Ready for a Better Way small group became a turning point in her life. What began as a step toward healing has now become a passion to help other women recognize that they were never meant to live depleted, disconnected, and barely surviving. Restoration is possible, and Diana wants others to experience it too.
GUEST BIODiana Williams grew up in a deeply unstable and traumatic environment marked by addiction, abuse, and confusion about identity and belonging. 
As a child and teenager, she struggled with low self-worth, constantly seeking love and validation through performance, relationships, and later substance use, while enduring foster care and family dysfunction. 
Her early adulthood continued in chaos, including an unstable marriage, addiction, and emotional pain, despite moments of resilience like finishing school and becoming a mother. 
A turning point came in her early 30s when, after hitting emotional rock bottom, she sought help through therapy and entered a 12-Step recovery program, committing to a path of sobriety.
Through recovery and faith, Diana began to rebuild her life, developing a relationship with God, healthier boundaries, and a stronger sense of worth and purpose. Today, Diana is a grounded, stable, happy wife, mother, and grandmother who reflects with gratitude on her transformation, finding peace, love, and fulfillment through service, spirituality, music, and meaningful relationships.
CONNECT WITH HOST VIVIAN CUMINSWebsite: https://viviancumins.comFacebook:   / viviancumins2  Instagram:   / viviancumins  TikTok:    / viviancumins   YouTube:    / @jugglinglifefindingbalance  Apple and Spotify: https://lnk.to/JugglingLife
PURCHASE BOOKS (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, & Target!)
Break Down Better: 52 Restoring Devotionals for Burned-Out WomenAmazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Breakdown-Bette...
A Better Way! The Break Down Better Guided JournalAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Break-D...
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What do you do when life feels like it’s falling apart? You look for "The Covering." 
In this episode, Vivian Cumins sits down with former journalist turned author and ministry leader, Stephanie Esposito, for a vulnerable look at faith under pressure. Born out of a grueling season of trial with her son, Stephanie shares the exact moment she stopped praying "safe" prayers and started praying bold ones. By leaning into the scriptural truth that God cannot lie, she put His promises to the ultimate test. 
This conversation is a masterclass in standing confidently on the Word of God, cultivating emotional resilience, and finding the strength to lead your family through the fire.
Tune in to learn how to foster resilience and discover that trusting in the character of a God who cannot lie is the ultimate game-changer for your daily life.
GUEST BIO:Stephanie Esposito grew up spending four nights a week in church. A pastor’s daughter and granddaughter, she ran from ministry and hid in television news—working her way through ABC, NBC, and independent affiliates before landing at Fox 29 in Philadelphia as a reporter on the city’s number-one-rated morning show, Good Day Philadelphia. Her work was frequently featured on the Fox News Network.
Throughout her broadcast career, Stephanie covered major national and international stories, including reporting on Hurricane Sandy from the eye of the storm, winning an Associated Press Award for coverage of a gas explosion in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and interviewing U.S. Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and John McCain.After more than a decade in television, Stephanie found her voice taking on new form. She transitioned into voiceover work while helping launch and build the online ministry of a megachurch—leveraging her storytelling background to communicate truth, authority, and clarity as well as uncovering leadership skills that had been untapped.
Stephanie is the author of The Covering: Spiritual First Aid for Families, a faith-based book rooted in Scripture and written to equip families to pray God’s Word with confidence. She is passionate about teaching believers that God can not lie and that His promises and authority are not symbolic, but meant to be lived and exercised daily.
CONNECT WITH STEPHANIEFacebook:   / stephesposito  Instagram:   / stephanie.esposit  
The Covering: Spiritual First Aid for FamiliesAmazon: https://shorturl.at/oZBsD
CONNECT WITH VIVIANWebsite: https://viviancumins.comFacebook:   / viviancumins2  Instagram:   / viviancumins  TikTok:    / viviancumins   YouTube:    / @jugglinglifefindingbalance  
Break Down Better: 52 Restoring Devotionals for Burned-Out WomenAmazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Breakdown-Bette...
A Better Way! The Break Down Better Guided JournalAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Break-D...

SisterTalk with Viv & Becca is a special edition of the Juggling Life, Finding Balance Podcast, and is all about the third pillar to an abundant, balanced life: FUN! Viv & Becca are just two Oklahoma gals with a unique bond and a passion for storytelling, encouraging women to embrace every season of life. 
In this episode, Vivian and Becca reunite for an honest, lighthearted conversation about growth, change, and stepping into new seasons. They discuss what it means to take risks, follow one's creativity, and pursue callings that feel both exciting and scary. With their shared love for nostalgia, storytelling, and meaningful work, the conversation explores how our past shapes us while still making room for what’s next. 
CONNECT WITH BECCAFacebook:   / kbaarobinson  
CONNECT WITH VIVIAN - Books:
Break Down Better: 52 Restoring Devotionals for Burned-Out Womenhttps://www.amazon.ca/Breakdown-Bette...
A Better Way! The Break Down Better Guided Journalhttps://www.amazon.com/Better-Break-D... 
Website: https://viviancumins.comFacebook:   / viviancumins2  Instagram:   / viviancumins  TikTok:    / viviancumins   YouTube:    / @jugglinglifefindingbalance  Apple and Spotify: https://lnk.to/JugglingLife

In this special episode of the Juggling Life: Finding Balance podcast, host Vivian Cumins sits down with four women for a heartfelt and honest conversation about her new book, Break Down Better: 52 Restoring Devotionals for Burned-Out Women.
Together, in this fun, book club-style episode, they reflect on specific devotional days from the book and share personal stories of burnout, healing, self-discovery, and restoration. The discussion highlights the importance of self-care, faith, and meaningful relationships, while emphasizing how community and honest conversation can be powerful tools in overcoming life’s challenges.
Each guest offers unique insights into how devotionals, prayer, and journaling have played a role in their own journeys. The episode concludes with details about the book and its companion guided journal, A Better Way!, which is designed to help women navigate this journey of restoration one intentional step at a time.
Key Takeaways:1. The power of community and friendship in navigating burnout and life’s challenges2. Prayer doesn’t have to be formal—it should be authentic and from the heart3. Self-care is essential for emotional, mental, and spiritual health4. Finding joy through relationships and time with loved ones matters5. Devotionals can bring focus, clarity, and daily spiritual direction6. Personal experiences can lead to deeply impactful writing and sharing7. It’s okay to release past roles and embrace new seasons and beginnings8. Healing and self-discovery require grace and compassion toward yourself9. Devotionals can be therapeutic and spiritually nourishing10. Writing and journaling deepen reflection, growth, and connection with God
Special Guests: Brandy MincerRobyn MulderMellissa PeeryDawn Ward
CONNECT WITH VIVIANBooks by Vivian: 
Break Down Better: 52 Restoring Devotionals for Burned-Out Womenhttps://www.amazon.ca/Breakdown-Bette...
A Better Way! The Break Down Better Guided Journal https://www.amazon.com/Better-Break-D... 
Website: https://viviancumins.comFacebook:   / viviancumins2  Instagram:   / viviancumins  TikTok:    / viviancumins   YouTube:    / @jugglinglifefindingbalance  Apple and Spotify: https://lnk.to/JugglingLife