The Funny Kind

Lost and Found - The Journey Back to You | The Funny Kind™ with Erica Gumieny

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 Your Pivotal Point Contact Page [https://yourpivotalpoint.com/contact] and reach out today! Website: * Your Pivotal Point Website [https://yourpivotalpoint.com/] * The Funny Kind Podcast [https://yourpivotalpoint.com/the-funny-kind] Social Media: * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/YourPivotalPoint] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/YourPivotalPoint] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourpivotalpoint]  #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny

Live With Erica and Ali - Questions and Answers

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 Your Pivotal Point Contact Page [https://yourpivotalpoint.com/contact] and reach out today! Website: * Your Pivotal Point Website [https://yourpivotalpoint.com/] * The Funny Kind Podcast [https://yourpivotalpoint.com/the-funny-kind] Social Media: * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/YourPivotalPoint] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/YourPivotalPoint] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourpivotalpoint]  #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny

What Do You Want?

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.  Why do you want this? Is it aligned with who you are now? Is it something you really need or something you think you should want? Is all that true? 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 [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 Your Pivotal Point Contact Page [https://yourpivotalpoint.com/contact] and reach out today! Website: * Your Pivotal Point Website [https://yourpivotalpoint.com/] * The Funny Kind Podcast [https://yourpivotalpoint.com/the-funny-kind] Social Media: * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/YourPivotalPoint] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/YourPivotalPoint] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourpivotalpoint]  #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny

The Hope Ahead: Trusting What You Cannot Yet See

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:] https://www.wendybabcock.com/legendarywib  [https://www.wendybabcock.com/legendarywib%C2%A0] 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 [https://yourpivotalpoint.com/contact] and reach out today! Website: * Your Pivotal Point Website [https://yourpivotalpoint.com/] * The Funny Kind Podcast [https://yourpivotalpoint.com/the-funny-kind] Social Media: * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/YourPivotalPoint] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/YourPivotalPoint] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourpivotalpoint]  #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny

The Trap of Unforgiveness

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 Your Pivotal Point Contact Page [https://yourpivotalpoint.com/contact] and reach out today! Website: * Your Pivotal Point Website [https://yourpivotalpoint.com/] * The Funny Kind Podcast [https://yourpivotalpoint.com/the-funny-kind] Social Media: * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/YourPivotalPoint] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/YourPivotalPoint] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourpivotalpoint]  #YourPivotalPoint #TheFunnyKind #Motivation #Inspiration #LaughterIsTherapy #PersonalGrowth #TheFunnyKindPodcast #SelfImprovement #EricaGumieny