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Vivian Cumins on how to Break Down Better

December 07, 2025 • Tanya Harris Roundy • Season 1 • Episode 21

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In this episode of Roundy's Rants, Raves, and Reviews, host Roundy welcomes guest Vivian Cummins, who discusses her new book, 'Breakdown Better: 52 Restoring Devotionals for Burned Out Women.' Vivian shares her powerful personal journey from a federal career to overcoming a severe mental breakdown and cancer. She explains how these experiences motivated her to write a book aimed at helping women restore balance in their lives through devotionals. Vivian also talks about her inspirations, such as Joyce Meyer, and her upcoming guided journal, 'A Better Way.' Don't miss this inspiring talk about faith, trust, and finding balance.
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Website: https://viviancumins.com

Facebook: https://facebook.com/viviancumins2

Instagram: https://instagram.com/viviancumins

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@viviancumins

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JugglingLifeFindingBalance

Apple and Spotify: https://lnk.to/JugglingLife

00:00 Introduction to Roundy's Rants
00:12 Meet Vivian Cummins
01:04 Vivian's Journey: From Federal Career to Author
02:21 The Shift: Writing Her Own Story
02:36 Breaking Down to Breakthrough
04:59 The Concept of Restoration
06:35 Facing Cancer and Finding Trust
07:26 The Inspiration Behind the Book
10:00 The Writing Process and Overcoming Perfectionism
16:23 Introducing 'Breakdown Better'
21:05 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Vivian
22:39 Closing Remarks

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