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.

The dream was never the finish line. It was the doorway.

Grab your coffee and come laugh, reflect, and dream a little bigger with me.

HOST: Erica Gumieny
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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

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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

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
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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

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/

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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
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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

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