The Choice is Yours: Tricia Goyer Talks Busyness, Self-Care, and Weight Loss

Juggling Life, Finding Balance Podcast with Vivian Cumins

What does it take to choose joy over overwhelm when life feels impossibly full? Author and speaker Tricia Goyer opens up about managing a household of ten kids, caring for her 95-year-old grandmother, writing over 90 books, and still finding time for self-care. Despite the busyness of her daily life, Tricia shares how letting go of control and trusting God's timing helped her lose 90 pounds and rediscover her vibrant personality. Through candid stories of her weight loss journey and practical tips for time management, Vivian and Tricia explore how surrendering our expectations to God can transform overwhelming days into opportunities for growth, connection, and genuine balance.

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Tricia Goyer is a multi-bestselling USA Today author with an impressive portfolio of over 90 books and 500 articles spanning fiction and nonfiction genres, with a focus on family and parenting. She is the recipient of two Carol Awards, a Retailer’s Best Award, an ECPA Silver Medallion, and a Christy Award nomination.

As a homeschooling mother of ten—seven of whom were adopted—she is also a devoted wife to John and grandmother. She also serves as a loving caregiver for her precious 95-year-old grandmother.

In addition to her literary achievements, Tricia is a sought-after conference speaker, having graced platforms such as MomCon, Raising Generations, and Teach Them Diligently conferences. She’s been a guest on numerous national TV and radio programs. Her speaking engagements across the United States and internationally cover diverse topics including faith, writing, motherhood, and personal transformation.

Tricia hosts the Tricia Goyer Show on iTunes and other podcasting apps. She also co-hosts The Daily Bible Podcast with Michelle Hill. Through her various mediums, Tricia’s inspiring messages reach a broad audience.

Tricia’s journey includes overcoming significant challenges, including experiencing an abortion at 15 and becoming a teen mother at 17. Through vulnerability and faith, she shares her testimony of healing and redemption, inspiring audiences by demonstrating how personal stories can create meaningful life change.

With remarkable determination and grit – and amidst an extremely busy life, Tricia transformed her health by incorporating healthy eating and habits, which has led to increased energy and confidence. No longer does she feel exhausted and overwhelmed, which is why she also became a Health Coach, helping and encouraging others that with support and determination, change is not just possible, it is achievable.

Website: https://triciagoyer.com

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For Health Coaching - Email: [email protected]

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“Overwhelm is only there because we have expectations of all the things we want to get done. Overwhelm is a choice.” - Tricia Goyer

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