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What if balance isn’t a myth but a muscle you can build with small, faithful choices? We sit down with author and podcaster Vivian Cumins to unpack how a severe burnout became the unexpected path to restoration—and why perfectionism often hides in our most praised habits. From a childhood memory that seeded “never enough” to a life reoriented around faith, stewardship, and joy, Vivian shows how to step off the treadmill of constant striving without abandoning your ambition.

We explore her three pillars for a sustainable life: put God first in your day so priorities flow from peace, practice self-care as stewardship of mind, body, and spirit, and make room for fun because laughter resets your system in ways willpower can’t. You’ll hear real examples—setting a 6 p.m. phone cutoff, allowing “good enough” edits, rebuilding structure after retirement, and navigating empty-nester shifts with intention. We talk people-pleasing, money stress, overcommitting at church and work, and the gentle art of noticing when old perfectionist patterns try to take the wheel.

Vivian also shares resources to go deeper: her devotional Break Down Better, YouVersion plans on balance and goal setting, and a forthcoming guided journal that helps you investigate your why with God—because healing sticks when you address the roots. If your calendar is full but your heart feels thin, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and simple steps to start restoring what matters most.

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In Health,

Shelly