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

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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.

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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:

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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 Your Pivotal Point Contact Page and reach out today!

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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 Your Pivotal Point Contact Page and reach out today!

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Join Erica and her guest Kate Carter from Kate Carter Coaching as the dive into the fascinating world of paradoxes.  Together, they explore how embracing opposing energies—like love and kindness—can profoundly impact how we show up for ourselves and others.. Tune in to explore the nuanced beauty of paradoxical thinking and its transformative power.

Want to learn more about Kate (and I mean, who doesn't)?  

Check out her website to learn about her services, where she's speaking, or what she's talking about here: https://www.katecartercoaching.com/

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 Your Pivotal Point Contact Page and reach out today!

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Today’s guest is the inspiring Lisa Condon—an award-winning international speaker, executive coach, and creator of the G.R.A.T.I.T.U.D.E. framework. 

 Lisa brings together heart and clarity to help people and businesses grow with purpose. She’s the best-selling author of Stepping Into Gratitude and a true believer that even in uncertain times, we can root ourselves in what matters most. In this episode, we’re talking about how gratitude can help us stay steady when life feels anything but.

Today, Erica and Lisa will discuss how the need to stay steady and grateful in difficult times.

Check out Lisa’s website and learn more about her: https://lisacondon.com/

• Watch Lisa’s When Story:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc4lH-rhctA
• Buy Lisa’s book Stepping Into Gratitude:  https://lisacondon.com/stepping-into-gratitude

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 Your Pivotal Point Contact Page and reach out today!

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Every wanted to talk to Chat GPT?  I never thought I would either.  But, here we are.

Check out this episode where I ask some deep questions of  Chrissy, my new ChatGPT buddy with some humor sprinkled in just to keep it fun.

Bottom line.  

Artificial intelligence is awesome and nothing can compete with the awesomeness that is being human.

  

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 Your Pivotal Point Contact Page and reach out today!

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• The Funny Kind Podcast

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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 Your Pivotal Point Contact Page and reach out today!

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• The Funny Kind Podcast

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Join Erica and her special guest Claire Becker as they discuss some of the learnings on the way to fulfillment.

https://yourpivotalpoint.com/the-funny-kind/the-funky-road-to-fullfillment

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 Your Pivotal Point Contact Page and reach out today!

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Join Erica  as she reflects on the three powerful lessons she’s learned while surviving life’s shit storms. With humor and raw honesty, Erica shares how resilience, finding the humor in chaos, and embracing vulnerability have helped her navigate tough times. Tune in for a blend of laughter and real talk, as Erica reminds us that while life may throw challenges our way, we can always find a way through.

https://yourpivotalpoint.com/the-funny-kind/im-fine-im-fine

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 Your Pivotal Point Contact Page and reach out today!

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• The Funny Kind Podcast

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Join Erica and Ali for another fun discussion with their "special guests" from some of their favorite shows - #outlander, #yellowstone and #thelastkingdom and a bonus - as  they discuss other critical topics of the day.

https://yourpivotalpoint.com/the-funny-kind/erica-squared-with-special-guest-ali-hoffman

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 Your Pivotal Point Contact Page and reach out today!

Website:

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• The Funny Kind Podcast

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