Erica Gumieny

Change has a way of scattering everything we thought we had figured out. A job ends, the kids move out, someone we love is gone, or a season we counted on simply comes to a close. When that happens, how do we pick up the pieces and move forward? This episode looks at the part gratitude plays when life shifts. Gratitude doesn’t erase the hard parts. It helps us release what was without clinging to it, see how our past experiences, even the detours, have prepared us, and recognize the strengths and calling that point toward wh...

Change has a way of scattering everything we thought we had figured out. A job ends, the kids move out, someone we love is gone, or a season we counted on simply comes to a close. When that happens, how do we pick up the pieces and move forward? This episode looks at the part gratitude plays when life shifts. Gratitude doesn’t erase the hard parts. It helps us release what was without clinging to it, see how our past experiences, even the detours, have prepared us, and recognize the strengths and calling that point toward wh...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you stop saying “I’m fine” and finally confront the lies shaping your identity? Author, speaker, coach, and *The Funny Kind* podcast host Erica Gumieny joins the Campfire Council for a conversation filled with faith, healing, humor, and honest reflection. Erica shares the powerful childhood experience behind her devotional *Journey From the Ashes*, why it took 15 years to complete, and how God helped her turn old wounds into purpose. The group also discusses finding genuine community, the healing power of laughter, overcoming feelings of unworthiness, releasing the pressure to perform perfectly, leaving corporate America, and learning to follow God into a new season of life. Learn more about Erica, her coaching, podcast, and *Journey From the Ashes*: https://www.ericagumieny.com If this conversation encouraged you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that they are worthy and deeply loved by God. ⛺ Welcome to the Campfire Council 🎙️ 🙏Got prayer requests? Drop them in the comments—we’d love to pray for you. 👍 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE if this episode impacted you! ✝️ God bless and thank you for watching Produced by: Luke Guagliardo Productions LLC Links: 🔥👕 SEWN IN STRENGTH Shop Christian clothing and accessories at: https://sewninstrength.com Use code: CAMPFIRE for 20% off entire website! Miranda's business account: https://www.instagram.com/_sewninstrength/ Miranda's Sour Dough Business: https://www.instagram.com/sewn.sourdough/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3sRU3X1IZpC1TVkM8a6lvN?si=09TDQdKVQNyB59okg3iv2Q&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa8T5P3KSjH8a3gjVY3MuB_S04oHo-fTRwcHjg9rBTEDpoZqdR0ecNmuJI_aem_62vi08aZh0415A1zyM0ysw&nd=1&dlsi=7af2c97f634548f9 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/campfire-council/id1723620035 💬 CONNECT WITH THE CAMPFIRE COUNCIL: https://www.instagram.com/campfire.council.pod/ https://www.instagram.com/luke_guagliardo/ https://www.instagram.com/joedeguy/ https://www.instagram.com/joederockguy/ https://www.instagram.com/blontok_/

It’s been one year since Journey From the Ashes was published, and in this episode I’m pulling up a chair to answer the question everyone keeps asking me: How’s it going? The honest answer? Better than I imagined. Harder than I expected. And nothing like I planned. We’ll talk about what really happens after the dream comes true: the wins worth celebrating, the surprises nobody warns you about, and the lessons I’ve learned about worth, purpose, and what it means to keep showing up once the big moment has passed. Because finishing the thing isn’t the end of the story. It’s the start of the next chapter. If you’ve ever poured your whole heart into something and then wondered, “Okay now what?" this one’s for you. Accomplishing the dream was never the finish line. It's the doorway to what's next. HOST: Erica Gumieny http://www.ericagumieny.com https://www.facebook.com/EricaGumienyofficial https://www.instagram.com/ericagumienyofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/@EricaGumieny The Funny Kind ™ with Erica Gumieny is where humor meets inspiration! In each episode, Erica shares insightful and light-hearted conversations that explore life's ups and downs and the importance of spirituality and laughter on the journey. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a conversation with a special guest, you’ll walk away feeling motivated and uplifted. Want to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Head over to Erica's website and reach out! www.ericagumieny.com #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny #Comedy

What does it really mean to be redeemed? To be redeemed is to be freed from what distresses, harms, or holds us captive. But that doesn’t mean the hard parts of our story disappear—or that everything gets restored to exactly the way it was. In this episode of The Funny Kind , Erica sits down with Megan to talk about grief, loss, change, faith, and what it looks like to move forward when life hasn’t gone the way we expected. Can something be redeemed even when it can’t be undone? Can we grieve who we used to be while still making room for who we’re becoming? And where is God in the parts of our story we never would have chosen? Redemption doesn’t erase the chapters you’ve already lived. It means they don’t have to hold you captive. Your story isn’t over. GUEST: Megan Malick LMFT M.A. https://a-new-path.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/revmeganmalick https://meganmalick.substack.com/ HOST: Erica Gumieny http://www.ericagumieny.com https://www.facebook.com/EricaGumienyofficial https://www.instagram.com/ericagumienyofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/@EricaGumieny The Funny Kind ™ with Erica Gumieny is where humor meets inspiration! In each episode, Erica shares insightful and light-hearted conversations that explore life's ups and downs and the importance of spirituality and laughter on the journey. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a conversation with a special guest, you’ll walk away feeling motivated and uplifted. Want to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Head over to Erica's website and reach out! www.ericagumieny.com #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny #Comedy

Getting sober was supposed to make life better—but what happens when putting down the drink means finally feeling everything you were trying not to feel? Erica Gumieny opens up about alcohol, grief, changing relationships, losing her identity as "party-fun Erica," and discovering who she was without the escape. We also explore how that transformation became part of Journey from the Ashes and what she wants anyone drinking their way through a painful season to know.

Getting sober was supposed to make life better—but what happens when putting down the drink means finally feeling everything you were trying not to feel? Erica Gumieny opens up about alcohol, grief, changing relationships, losing her identity as "party-fun Erica," and discovering who she was without the escape. We also explore how that transformation became part of Journey from the Ashes and what she wants anyone drinking their way through a painful season to know.

Summer's out, cool breezes and hoodies are in. Join Erica and Ali as they recap 2026's wildest summer trends (jelly shoes, really?), celebrate not shaving their legs for six months, and discuss non negotiables for the upcoming cozy season. GUEST: Ali Hoffman HOST: Erica Gumieny http://www.ericagumieny.com https://www.facebook.com/EricaGumienyofficial https://www.instagram.com/ericagumienyofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/@EricaGumieny The Funny Kind ™ with Erica Gumieny is where humor meets inspiration! In each episode, Erica shares insightful and light-hearted conversations that explore life's ups and downs and the importance of spirituality and laughter on the journey. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a conversation with a special guest, you’ll walk away feeling motivated and uplifted. Want to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Head over to Erica's website and reach out! www.ericagumieny.com #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny #Comedy

Summer's out, cool breezes and hoodies are in. Join Erica and Ali as they recap 2026's wildest summer trends (jelly shoes, really?), celebrate not shaving their legs for six months, and discuss non negotiables for the upcoming cozy season.

Summer's out, cool breezes and hoodies are in. Join Erica and Ali as they recap 2026's wildest summer trends (jelly shoes, really?), celebrate not shaving their legs for six months, and discuss non negotiables for the upcoming cozy season.

Don't miss this episode where bees, a beekeeper, and one beautiful life teach us about protection through community. For more information on the life and legacy of Don Timmerman: https://www.churchandchapel.com/obituaries/Donald-Leo-Timmerman?obId=49045880 https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/obituaries/2026/07/22/don-timmerman-became-synonymous-casa-maria-lifetime-service/91001568007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z117430p001550l003850c001550e1149xxv117430d--49--b--49--&gca-ft=224&gca-ds=sophi For more information on Highlands Honey: https://highlandshoneywi.com/ GUEST: Bryan Bergner https://www.facebook.com/highlandshoneywi/ https://highlandshoneywi.com/ https://www.instagram.com/highlands.honey/ HOST: Erica Gumieny http://www.ericagumieny.com https://www.facebook.com/EricaGumienyofficial https://www.instagram.com/ericagumienyofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/@EricaGumieny The Funny Kind ™ with Erica Gumieny is where humor meets inspiration! In each episode, Erica shares insightful and light-hearted conversations that explore life's ups and downs and the importance of spirituality and laughter on the journey. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a conversation with a special guest, you’ll walk away feeling motivated and uplifted. Want to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Head over to Erica's website and reach out! www.ericagumieny.com #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny #Comedy

Uncover the unexpected life lessons awaiting you in the world of opera! Join Erica as she delves into a captivating conversation with Maggey Oplinger of the Florentine Opera. From the pursuit of excellence over perfection to the importance of staying curious and embracing flexibility, this episode of The Funny Kind™ is packed with wisdom that transcends the boundaries of the stage. Tune in and discover how opera can teach us valuable insights for navigating the complexities of life. The Florentine Opera is Milwaukee’s oldest professional performing arts organization, beginning life as the Italian Opera Chorus in 1933. We’re on a journey of discovery, exploring the glory of the human voice. We’re a powerhouse for all different voices and stories, which have endured through the centuries and resonate with our humanity and passion. We’re a live, supersized experience, created in-the-moment through theater, staging, lighting, lavish costumes, and beautiful song, bringing you the most immersive and all-encompassing artistic experience possible. Join us for a live performance that will sweep you off your feet. The new season starts in September, 2026 https://www.florentineopera.org/ http://www.ericagumieny.com https://www.facebook.com/EricaGumienyofficial https://www.instagram.com/ericagumienyofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/@EricaGumieny The Funny Kind ™ with Erica Gumieny is where humor meets inspiration! In each episode, Erica shares insightful and light-hearted conversations that explore life's ups and downs and the importance of spirituality and laughter on the journey. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a conversation with a special guest, you’ll walk away feeling motivated and uplifted. Want to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Head over to Erica's website and reach out! www.ericagumieny.com #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny #Comedy

Join Erica on the latest episode of The Funny Kind™ as she delves into the empowering topic of inherent worthiness with special guest Amy Lindner, CEO of United Way Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County. Discover why worth isn't something you have to earn and get inspired to embrace your own self-worth. Tune in now for an insightful and uplifting conversation! GUEST: Amy Lindner https://www.unitedwaygmwc.org/ HOST: Erica Gumieny http://www.ericagumieny.com https://www.facebook.com/TheEricaGumieny/ https://www.instagram.com/theericagumieny/ https://www.youtube.com/@EricaGumieny The Funny Kind ™ with Erica Gumieny is where humor meets inspiration! In each episode, Erica shares insightful and light-hearted conversations that explore life's ups and downs and the importance of spirituality and laughter on the journey. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a conversation with a special guest, you’ll walk away feeling motivated and uplifted. Want to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Head over to Erica's website and reach out! www.ericagumieny.com #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny #Comedy

Get ready to chuckle as Erica and Ali try to s sell the most hilariously unmarketable products imaginable. Tune in for a laugh-filled episode that will have you in stitches! HOST: Erica Gumieny http://www.ericagumieny.com https://www.facebook.com/EricaGumienyofficial https://www.instagram.com/ericagumienyofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/@EricaGumieny The Funny Kind ™ with Erica Gumieny is where humor meets inspiration! In each episode, Erica shares insightful and light-hearted conversations that explore life's ups and downs and the importance of spirituality and laughter on the journey. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a conversation with a special guest, you’ll walk away feeling motivated and uplifted. Want to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Head over to Erica's website and reach out! www.ericagumieny.com #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny #Comedy

Get ready to chuckle as Erica and Ali try to s sell the most hilariously unmarketable products imaginable. Tune in for a laugh-filled episode that will have you in stitches!

Free to Me is a conversation about what it means to return to the person God created you to be. Erica and Susan explore how expectations, fear, comparison, and the roles we take on can slowly pull us away from our authentic selves—and why real freedom comes when we stop performing and start embracing who we were created to be. Expect laughter, honest stories, and encouragement to let go of what no longer fits so you can move forward with confidence and purpose. For more information on Susan Marshall's: https://susanamarshall.com/ HOST: Erica Gumieny http://www.ericagumieny.com https://www.facebook.com/EricaGumienyofficial https://www.instagram.com/ericagumienyofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/@EricaGumieny The Funny Kind ™ with Erica Gumieny is where humor meets inspiration! In each episode, Erica shares insightful and light-hearted conversations that explore life's ups and downs and the importance of spirituality and laughter on the journey. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a conversation with a special guest, you’ll walk away feeling motivated and uplifted. Want to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Head over to Erica's website and reach out! www.ericagumieny.com #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny #Comedy

A unicorn and a T-Rex walk onto a podcast. One may be mythical and the other extinct, but don't be fooled—they're still here and have plenty to say. Join Erica and Susie for laughter, stories, observations, random tangents, and the occasional nugget of wisdom that sneaks in when you least expect it. Whether you're looking for a good laugh, a fresh perspective, or just a break from taking life so seriously, this is one conversation you won't want to miss. For more information on Susie visit her website: https://susiemoon.net/ GUEST: Susie Moon https://susiemoon.net/ HOST: Erica Gumieny http://www.ericagumieny.com https://www.facebook.com/EricaGumienyofficial https://www.instagram.com/ericagumienyofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/@EricaGumieny The Funny Kind ™ with Erica Gumieny is where humor meets inspiration! In each episode, Erica shares insightful and light-hearted conversations that explore life's ups and downs and the importance of spirituality and laughter on the journey. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a conversation with a special guest, you’ll walk away feeling motivated and uplifted. Want to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Head over to Erica's website and reach out! www.ericagumieny.com #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny #Comedy

A unicorn and a T-Rex walk onto a podcast. One may be mythical and the other extinct, but don't be fooled—they're still here and have plenty to say. Join Erica and Susie for laughter, stories, observations, random tangents, and the occasional nugget of wisdom that sneaks in when you least expect it. Whether you're looking for a good laugh, a fresh perspective, or just a break from taking life so seriously, this is one conversation you won't want to miss. For more information on Susie visit her website: https://susiemoon.net/

In this episode, I want to introduce you to a man named Ron. I met Ron at a Ministry Leader's retreat I attended at a The Fort Wilderness Camp in Northern Wisconsin and was instantly drawn into his stories and the way he shared love and kindness. Not only did his stories stick with me, but his daily prayer commitment deeply inspired me. “God, give me eyes to see the people who need care today.” Ron intentionally looks for opportunities to encourage and care for others, and I can't wait to share one of his stories with you, This episode is just what I needed and I hope it brings you hope and the knowing that there is a world full of people focused on compassion and connection. This is the point of The Funny Kind™ podcast - to seek out the hope, the light, and the goodness. Because it's out there - we just need our eyes to see! Ron is FULL of amazing stories so if you want to hear more from him or his family who share his love of God and storytelling, reach out to Fort Wilderness - I'm sure they would love to send you a copy! More information on Fort Wilderness: https://fortwilderness.com/ More information on Wendy Babcock: https://www.wendybabcock.com/ More information on Sandi Rose Miller: https://www.sandirosemiller.com/ More information on Bobbie Jo: https://www.lovebobbiejo.com/ GUEST: Ron Robertson HOST: Erica Gumieny https://www.ericagumieny.com https://www.facebook.com/EricaGumienyofficial https://www.instagram.com/ericagumienyofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/@EricaGumieny The Funny Kind ™ with Erica Gumieny is where humor meets inspiration! In each episode, Erica shares insightful and light-hearted conversations that explore life's ups and downs and the importance of spirituality and laughter on the journey. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a conversation with a special guest, you’ll walk away feeling motivated and uplifted. Want to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Head over to Erica's website and reach out! www.ericagumieny.com #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny #Comedy

In this episode of The Funny Kind, I sit down with Carme Pitre, President and CEO of Sojourner Family Peace Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for a powerful and honest conversation about what it really means to feel lost—and how we begin finding our way back. We talk about how hiding parts of ourselves can be an act of protection… how trauma, pain, and the pressure to perform or fit in can slowly pull us away from who we truly are. What once helped us survive doesn’t always serve us forever—and learning to recognize that shift can feel both brave and unsettling. We get real about the signs you’ve lost yourself, what that actually feels like in your day-to-day life, and the quiet moments where you realize something isn’t aligned anymore. And then—what it looks like to begin peeling back the layers and reconnecting with the parts of you that were never meant to stay hidden. We also talk about faith, healing, and the tension of asking, “Where were you?”—in the moments we felt abandoned by God or by the people who should have protected us. What does it look like to work through that? To begin healing? To even consider forgiveness? This is a conversation about survival, self-protection, and ultimately, returning home to your higher powers and yourself—with more truth, more compassion, and more freedom than you’ve felt in a long time. For more information on Sojourner Family Peace Center: https://familypeacecenter.org/ To get your copy of Journey from the Ashes: https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Ashes-Devotional-Erica-Gumieny/dp/B0FXBL81GR GUEST: Carmen Pitre https://familypeacecenter.org/ HOST: Erica Gumieny http://www.yourpivotalpoint.com https://www.facebook.com/yourpivotalpoint https://www.instagram.com/YourPivotalPoint https://youtube.com/@thefunnykind?si=4oC1Ar66Dt1qDjV9 The Funny Kind ™ with Erica Gumieny is where humor meets inspiration! In each episode, Erica shares insightful and light-hearted conversations that explore life's ups and downs and the importance of spirituality and laughter on the journey. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a conversation with a special guest, you’ll walk away feeling motivated and uplifted. Want to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Head over to Erica's website and reach out! www.ericagumieny.com #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny #Comedy

It's time to laugh out loud again with Erica and Ali as they bring the fun in this side-splitting episode. From hilarious stories to relatable moments, this dynamic duo delivers playful banter and plenty of humor to brighten your day. It’s a live show, so tune in and join the fun — audience participation is welcome for a laugh-along good time that will leave you smiling long after it ends. HOST: Erica Gumieny http://www.yourpivotalpoint.com https://www.facebook.com/yourpivotalpoint https://www.instagram.com/YourPivotalPoint https://youtube.com/@thefunnykind?si=4oC1Ar66Dt1qDjV9 The Funny Kind ™ with Erica Gumieny is where humor meets inspiration! In each episode, Erica shares insightful and light-hearted conversations that explore life's ups and downs and the importance of spirituality and laughter on the journey. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a conversation with a special guest, you’ll walk away feeling motivated and uplifted. Want to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Head over to Erica's website and reach out! www.ericagumieny.com #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny #Comedy

In this episode, Erica takes a deeper look at the question, What Do You Want? Instead of chasing the answer, she explores how clarity comes from slowing down, quieting the clutter and noise, and reconnecting with God and the Spirit within. W hy do you want this? Is it a ligned with who you are now? Is it something you really n eed or something you think you should want? Is all that t rue? The answers are already there—you just have to be willing to ask and ready to listen. And if everything is pointing you to yes - then why aren't you TRYING? You can do this! Order your copy of Journey from the Ashes© along with the companion journal: https://a.co/d/09Tts9yN The Funny Kind ™ with Erica Gumieny is where humor meets inspiration! In each episode, Erica shares insightful and light-hearted conversations that explore life's ups and downs and the importance of spirituality and laughter on the journey. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a conversation with a special guest, you’ll walk away feeling motivated and uplifted. Want to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Head over to Erica's website and reach out! www.ericagumieny.com #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny #Comedy

In this episode, Erica is joined by Wendy for a powerful and inspirational conversation about what it really means to choose hope—especially when life feels uncertain or even hopeless. Together, they talk about how hope isn’t about ignoring reality, but about trusting that there’s something for you up ahead, even when you can’t see it yet. They dive into how hope gives us the courage to be brave, how to catch ourselves when we spiral into worst-case scenario thinking, and how small, intentional shifts can move us from fear into forward motion. Because sometimes hope isn’t a feeling—it’s a decision. And that decision can change everything. Get a copy of Wendy's upcoming book Invisible Line https://www.wendybabcock.com/legendarywib The Funny Kind ™ with Erica Gumieny is where humor meets inspiration! In each episode, Erica shares insightful and light-hearted conversations that explore life's ups and downs and the importance of spirituality and laughter on the journey. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a conversation with a special guest, you’ll walk away feeling motivated and uplifted. Want to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Head over to Erica's website and reach out! www.ericagumieny.com #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny #Comedy

In this episode, Erica and Pastor JonathanMisirian, S unpack how holding onto resentment can weigh us down, limiting our growth, and keeping us circling the same pain. Unforgiveness can feel justified. Protective. Even powerful. But what is it costing us? Together they explore: Why unforgiveness feels safer than release How it weighs on us emotionally and spiritually What forgiveness is — and what it is not How to begin letting go without minimizing the hurt If you’ve ever felt stuck replaying something done to you or by you, this episode is for you. The Funny Kind ™ with Erica Gumieny is where humor meets inspiration! In each episode, Erica shares insightful and light-hearted conversations that explore life's ups and downs and the importance of spirituality and laughter on the journey. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a conversation with a special guest, you’ll walk away feeling motivated and uplifted. Want to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Head over to Erica's website and reach out! www.ericagumieny.com #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny #Comedy

Communicating with GIFs is one of Erica's favorite hobbies. She's dreamed of doing a LIVE chat with funny people who giggle as they outdo each other with fun GIFs and that dream is now a reality. Join Erica and her favorite funny guest Ali as they share GIFS and welcome their audience to join in the fun. To participate in the GIF-OFF, join The Funny Kind Discord server to post GIFs and be part of the show https://discord.gg/G5nEM2qT The Funny Kind ™ with Erica Gumieny is where humor meets inspiration! In each episode, Erica shares insightful and light-hearted conversations that explore life's ups and downs and the importance of spirituality and laughter on the journey. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a conversation with a special guest, you’ll walk away feeling motivated and uplifted. Want to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Head over to Erica's website and reach out! www.ericagumieny.com #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny #Comedy

Let’s be honest—all this “love and light” stuff sounds great… but does it actually change anything? Can it really make a difference? In this heartfelt reflection, Erica digs into what love really is, how it shapes us, and why it has the power to bring light into our lives—helping us see more clearly and showing us the way forward. With heart, honesty, and a little humor along the way, this episode explores how love changes people from the inside out—and how living it out in ordinary moments can an illuminate the way forward in even the darkest moments. Here are the two links Erica mentioned in the episode: https://forwardlatino.org/ https://thelordknowswhenwelookaway.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPwrkhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCZk5jNVdjbXFUZEtBcFZQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnGSYRnzl7jqzTVexerTZE-rAf_lgzy9pmoknWs_0IgpTC6pnpqfBsCnIwhl_aem_Drxk6OgakPtKdMDzXSFinA The Funny Kind ™ with Erica Gumieny is where humor meets inspiration! In each episode, Erica shares insightful and light-hearted conversations that explore life's ups and downs and the importance of spirituality and laughter on the journey. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a conversation with a special guest, you’ll walk away feeling motivated and uplifted. Want to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Head over to Erica's website and reach out! www.ericagumieny.com #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny #Comedy

Get ready to laugh out loud with Erica and Ali as they bring the fun in this side-splitting episode. From hilarious stories to relatable moments, this dynamic duo delivers playful banter and plenty of humor to brighten your day. It’s a live show, so tune in and join the fun — audience participation is welcome for a laugh-along good time that will leave you smiling long after it ends. Erica Gumieny http://www.yourpivotalpoint.com https://www.facebook.com/yourpivotalpoint https://www.instagram.com/YourPivotalPoint https://youtube.com/@thefunnykind?si=4oC1Ar66Dt1qDjV9 The Funny Kind ™ with Erica Gumieny is where humor meets inspiration! In each episode, Erica shares insightful and light-hearted conversations that explore life's ups and downs and the importance of spirituality and laughter on the journey. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a conversation with a special guest, you’ll walk away feeling motivated and uplifted. Want to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Head over to Erica's website and reach out! www.ericagumieny.com #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny #Comedy

What if enough isn’t something we chase… but something we choose? In this episode of The Funny Kind , Erica is joined by Melinda Stuart, a Certified Senior Move Manager and owner of Smart Move who specializes in assisting clients and their families with downsizing, relocating, and re-settling. Together, they talk about simplifying, decluttering, and learning to be content with what we already have, instead of constantly reaching for more. We explore why stuff holds so much emotional weight, how letting go can feel both freeing and uncomfortable, and how creating space in our homes often creates space in our hearts, too. This isn’t about perfection or minimalism for minimalism’s sake—it’s about intentional living, gentler choices, and discovering the peace that comes from realizing you already have enough. With a little humor, a lot of honesty, and practical insight you can actually use, this conversation invites you to rethink your relationship with “stuff” and reconnect with what truly matters. ✨ Less clutter. More clarity. And maybe a new definition of enough. Episode giveaways: Downsizing Tool Kit https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Downsizing-toolkit.pdf Keep or Get Rid of Decision Matrix https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Keep-or-Get-Rid-of-Decision-Matrix.docx.pdf Should I Purchase or Keep This https://www.thetransformationnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Should-I-Purchase-This-Should-I-Keep-This.pdf The Funny Kind ™ with Erica Gumieny is where humor meets inspiration! In each episode, Erica shares insightful and light-hearted conversations that explore life's ups and downs and the importance of spirituality and laughter on the journey. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a conversation with a special guest, you’ll walk away feeling motivated and uplifted. Want to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Head over to Erica's website and reach out! www.ericagumieny.com #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny #Comedy

Megan Malik, author of A New Path: A Practical Workbook and Planner for the First Year of Grief and Settling Your Person’s Affairs. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and certified Brainspotting Practitioner, she draws on her background in education, ministry, and psychotherapy to create soulful spaces of meaning and transformation. Together, Erica and Megan, they explore what it means to awaken, or self adjust to that awakening, in your journey through difficulties and change. Megan offers insights in how to quiet the frenetic noise of life and slow down to hear God’s voice amid the chaos. Listeners will walk away inspired to step into their live - even the hard times with faith and authenticity. Watch Megan's When Story to learn how her book came through her life's most difficult times: https://youtu.be/JT39aHTtAVQ?si=guM5g0d5pBq29chn Visit Megan's website to learn more about her and the work she does: https://a-new-path.com/ To buy Megan's book: https://a.co/d/7QpafRV https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=1myW5hojcIu1aQGb1obusjspUBi5EgZYTdHjn1HR2CW The Funny Kind ™ with Erica Gumieny is where humor meets inspiration! In each episode, Erica shares insightful and light-hearted conversations that explore life's ups and downs and the importance of spirituality and laughter on the journey. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a conversation with a special guest, you’ll walk away feeling motivated and uplifted. Want to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Head over to Erica's website and reach out! www.ericagumieny.com #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny #Comedy

Need some inspiration to make the world a little better today? Well, you've found it. Join me as I chat with Jonathan Misirian, Lead Pastor at Southbrook Church in Franklin, Wisconsin as we discuss ways to put faith into action and be a subversive light and serve others. Visit https://southbrook.church /To learn more about Southbrook or listen to the latest sermon series called Light in the Darkness. Here is some information on Eugene Peterson who had such an impact on the subversive servanthood model Jonathan referred to. Here is information on the book, Highly Sensitive People which can help us understand our reaction to things. The Funny Kind ™ with Erica Gumieny is where humor meets inspiration! In each episode, Erica shares insightful and light-hearted conversations that explore life's ups and downs and the importance of spirituality and laughter on the journey. Whether it’s a solo reflection or a conversation with a special guest, you’ll walk away feeling motivated and uplifted. Want to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Head over to Erica's website and reach out! www.ericagumieny.com #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny #Comedy