Have you ever found yourself running on empty—trying to hold everything together while quietly feeling like you’re falling apart? If so, you’re not alone. And today’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast was recorded with you in mind.

In this honest and hope-filled conversation, I sit down with author and speaker Vivian Cumins to talk about burnout, breakdown, and the beautiful way God meets us right in the middle of it all. In her book Break Down Better, Vivian shares her personal story of striving, exhaustion, and a breaking point that ultimately became the doorway to deep healing and restoration.

Together, we talk about why so many women feel overwhelmed, how perfectionism and control can keep us stuck, and what it looks like to surrender our lives back to the Lord—one step at a time.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
• The subtle warning signs of burnout you may be overlooking
• Why rest is not selfish—it’s biblical
• How surrender can lead to deeper freedom and peace
• Practical ways to invite God into your everyday life
• Encouragement for finding joy again, even in hard seasons

If you’ve been feeling exhausted, discouraged, or stretched too thin, I pray this conversation reminds you of this simple but powerful truth: God is near, and He longs to restore what feels worn down in you.

Friend, you don’t have to keep striving. You don’t have to carry it all. There is a better way—and it begins by turning back to Him.

With love,
Rachael

P.S. If this episode encourages you, would you share it with a friend who might need it too? You never know how God might use a simple invitation to bring someone hope.

 

Connect with Vivian:

Home | Vivian Cumins

Connect with Rachael:

https://rachaelkadams.com/

Download your Free Love Always Devotional:

https://rachaelkadams.com/free/

Read the Show Notes:

https://rachaelkadams.com/writing/

 

Have you ever found yourself running on empty&mdash;trying to hold everything together while quietly feeling like you&rsquo;re falling apart?&nbsp;If so, you&rsquo;re not alone. And today&rsquo;s episode of The Love Offering Podcast was recorded with you in mind.
In this honest and hope-filled conversation, I sit down with author and speaker <a href="https://viviancumins.com/">Vivian Cumins</a> to talk about burnout, breakdown, and the beautiful way God meets us right in the middle of it all. In her book <a href="https://amzn.to/4mpPctT">Break Down Better</a>, Vivian shares her personal story of striving, exhaustion, and a breaking point that ultimately became the doorway to deep healing and restoration.
Together, we talk about why so many women feel overwhelmed, how perfectionism and control can keep us stuck, and what it looks like to surrender our lives back to the Lord&mdash;one step at a time.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll discover: &bull; The subtle warning signs of burnout you may be overlooking &bull; Why rest is not selfish&mdash;it&rsquo;s biblical &bull; How surrender can lead to deeper freedom and peace &bull; Practical ways to invite God into your everyday life &bull; Encouragement for finding joy again, even in hard seasons
If you&rsquo;ve been feeling exhausted, discouraged, or stretched too thin, I pray this conversation reminds you of this simple but powerful truth: God is near, and He longs to restore what feels worn down in you.
Friend, you don&rsquo;t have to keep striving. You don&rsquo;t have to carry it all. There is a better way&mdash;and it begins by turning back to Him.
With love, Rachael
P.S. If this episode encourages you, would you share it with a friend who might need it too? You never know how God might use a simple invitation to bring someone hope.
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Connect with Vivian:
<a href="https://viviancumins.com/">Home | Vivian Cumins</a>
Connect with Rachael:
<a href="https://rachaelkadams.com/">https://rachaelkadams.com/</a>
Download your Free Love Always Devotional:
<a href="https://rachaelkadams.com/free/">https://rachaelkadams.com/free/</a>
Read the Show Notes:
<a href="https://rachaelkadams.com/writing/">https://rachaelkadams.com/writing/</a>
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Each week, host Rachael Adams sits down with inspiring women who are making a difference right where they are. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and real-life stories, you'll be reminded that your everyday acts of love—no matter how small—matter deeply to God.

You were created to live a life of impact.
You were made to be a love offering.

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Encouraging you to love God, others, and yourself&mdash;one faithful step at a time.
Each week, host Rachael Adams sits down with inspiring women who are making a difference right where they are. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and real-life stories, you'll be reminded that your everyday acts of love&mdash;no matter how small&mdash;matter deeply to God.
You were created to live a life of impact. You were made to be a love offering.
Subscribe today and be inspired to live out the greatest commandment in practical, powerful ways.

The Love Offering

In this episode of The Love Offering Podcast, Rachael Adams talks with Vivian Cumins about the hidden toll of burnout and how God can use even our breaking points for restoration. Drawing from her own experience with striving, perfectionism, and a life-altering breakdown, Vivian shares how surrendering control and seeking God first led her into a season of deep healing and renewed purpose. Together, they explore the warning signs of burnout, the importance of rest and joy, and how women can faithfully lead and love others without losing themselves. This conversation offers hope and practical encouragement for any woman feeling overwhelmed, reminding her that God is near, He cares deeply, and He alone is able to restore what feels worn thin.

Turning Burnout into Breakthrough: A Conversation with Vivian Cumins

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