Conversations with Vivian

Conversations with Vivian

Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series is a faith forward podcast for people living in the messy middle. Host Vivian invites guests into honest, unfiltered conversations about life, purpose, relationships, culture, healing, and the parts we don’t always say out loud. Each episode holds space for the good, the bad, the ugly. And the grace that keeps us grounded, growing, and still believing. Expect real stories, bold questions, practical takeaways, and moments that feel like a deep exhale. If you’ve ever loved God and still felt tired, confused, heartbroken, or in process, you belong here. New episodes weekly. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conversations-with-vivian--6859957/support.

Episodes

June 8, 2026 17 mins
Who told us that reinvention belongs to the young.
That there is a deadline on dreams, purpose, healing, or becoming.

In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian explores the fear of starting over, the pressure of age-related timelines, and the courage it takes to begin again.

Whether it's a new career, a new relationship, a new dream, or a new version of yourself, starting over can feel terrifying. Espe...
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Today’s episode is for anyone whose life did not go according to plan.

By now, you thought you'd be married.
Or healed.
Or financially secure.
Or further along in your career.
Or living a completely different story.

Instead, life took a turn you never saw coming.
In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, we're talking about grieving expectations, embracing reality, and finding peace when your life looks diffe...
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May 25, 2026 25 mins
What happens when forgiveness is possible… but reconnection no longer feels healthy.
In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian explores the difficult but necessary truth that forgiveness and access are not the same thing.
She unpacks the guilt many people feel after setting boundaries, the pressure to reconcile at the expense of their peace, and the wisdom required to forgive without repeatedly returni...
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Family Expectations and Cultural Pressure. When Love Starts to Feel Like Obligation.
What happens when love begins to feel heavy. When family expectations, cultural pressure, and unspoken responsibilities quietly shape your choices, your identity, and your peace.

In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian explores the emotional tension many people carry within family dynamics. The pressure to always say...
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What happens when the person everyone depends on starts running on empty.
When you become the helper, the listener, the dependable one. The person people call in crisis, lean on for support, and assume is always “fine.”
In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian explores the hidden emotional weight of being the strong friend. The quiet exhaustion, the loneliness that can come from always carrying others...
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Motherhood and the Quiet Resentment. Guilt. Exhaustion. And the Grace Moms Don’t Always Give Themselves.

What happens when love is real… but so is the exhaustion.

When you are constantly needed, constantly giving, and quietly carrying more than anyone sees.

In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian speaks honestly about the emotional weight of motherhood. The invisible load, the unmet needs, and the qu...
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April 27, 2026 34 mins
My Partner’s Needs. My Needs. Communication, Recurring Conflict, and Learning to Truly Understand Each Other.

Why do the same arguments keep coming back. Different words. Same tension. Same outcome.

In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian unpacks the deeper layers beneath recurring conflict in relationships. Why most arguments are not about the surface issue, how unmet needs drive repeated patterns, ...
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April 20, 2026 41 mins
Marriage in the Middle. The Real Seasons No One Posts About.
What happens after the honeymoon phase? When life gets busy. When responsibilities grow. When communication takes more effort and connection doesn’t come as easily as it used to.

In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian explores the reality of marriage in the middle. The seasons that aren’t always visible, where tension, miscommunication, an...
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April 13, 2026 43 mins
What happens when love is still there… but the alignment isn’t.
When conversations feel different. When values begin to shift. When staying starts to feel heavier than letting go.
In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian explores the quiet, often unspoken reality of outgrowing someone you deeply care about. The tension of holding love and distance at the same time. The guilt that comes with change. An...
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April 6, 2026 26 mins
Why do some people affect you so deeply.
Why does one comment, one action, or one pattern create a reaction that feels bigger than the moment.

In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian unpacks the reality of emotional triggers. What they are, where they come from, and why they are often connected to deeper wounds and unmet needs.

She explores the tension between loving people and protecting your peace,...
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March 31, 2026 20 mins
Have you ever felt like everyone else is ahead of you.
Ahead in life. In career. In relationships. In purpose.
Like you missed a step somewhere. Like time is moving and you’re not.
In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian unpacks the pressure of timelines, the trap of comparison, and the quiet anxiety that comes with feeling “behind.”
She explores why that feeling may not be truth, but perception. How...
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March 23, 2026 42 mins
Who are you when the titles change. When the role ends. When the position shifts. When you find yourself in between seasons and no longer defined by what you do.

In this episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian sits down with Adebisi Onitiri to explore the deeper question of identity beyond performance, roles, and external validation.

They unpack the pressure of living through titles, the quiet identity crisis tha...
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March 16, 2026 55 mins
What happens when the strong one finally runs out of strength.
In this episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian sits down with Sarah Lamb Tirey for an honest conversation about burnout, emotional exhaustion, and the moment you realize you’ve been carrying too much for too long.
They talk about the pressure to keep showing up for everyone else, the warning signs we often ignore, and the courage it takes to pause be...
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Stories shape culture. The films we watch influence how we see faith, morality, love, power, and purpose. But what happens when filmmakers try to bring faith into storytelling without losing artistic depth or authenticity?
In this episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian sits down with Joy Isi Bewaji, screenwriter and movie director, to explore the evolving world of faith-based filmmaking. They talk about the resp...
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Stories shape culture. The films we watch influence how we see faith, morality, love, power, and purpose. But what happens when filmmakers try to bring faith into storytelling without losing artistic depth or authenticity?
In this episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian sits down with Joy Isi Bewaji, screenwriter and movie director, to explore the evolving world of faith-based filmmaking. They talk about the resp...
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What do you do when the apology never comes.
When the text is left on read. When the conversation you needed never happens. When they move on as if nothing broke.
In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian, we’re unpacking the quiet ache of unfinished endings. The kind where you’re left with questions, assumptions, and words you never got to say.
Vivian explores why we crave closure, how waiting on someone else’s accountabil...
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February 22, 2026 45 mins
Friendship Breakups Cut Deep. Grief No One Validates. Moving On with Dignity. We don’t talk enough about friendship breakups.
There’s no ceremony. No public acknowledgment. No structured space to grieve. Just silence. Distance. Unfollowed pages. Unreturned calls. And a quiet ache you’re expected to get over quickly.
In today’s solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian opens up about the pain of losing a friend...
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February 22, 2026 45 mins
Friendship Breakups Cut Deep. Grief No One Validates. Moving On with Dignity. We don’t talk enough about friendship breakups.
There’s no ceremony. No public acknowledgment. No structured space to grieve. Just silence. Distance. Unfollowed pages. Unreturned calls. And a quiet ache you’re expected to get over quickly.
In today’s solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian opens up about the pain of losing a friend...
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February 16, 2026 33 mins
Episode Title: My Faith Has Questions. Doubt, anger, and honest conversations with God.

What do you do when your faith feels complicated.
When prayers go unanswered. When obedience feels costly. When life does not match what you believed for. When you love God, but you’re tired of pretending you’re not confused.

In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian unpacks the tension between doubt and disbelief, ...
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February 16, 2026 33 mins
Episode Title: My Faith Has Questions. Doubt, anger, and honest conversations with God.

What do you do when your faith feels complicated.
When prayers go unanswered. When obedience feels costly. When life does not match what you believed for. When you love God, but you’re tired of pretending you’re not confused.

In this solo episode of Conversations with Vivian: Audio Series, Vivian unpacks the tension between doubt and disbelief, ...
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