The Fresh Start Podcast

This week we explore the Enneagram a little deeper with our friend Lisa Van Deventer, who is an Enneagram Five. 

In this episode:

• We talk about how this powerful tool can help us all in our quest to know ourselves a little better. 
• We talk about how important Enneagram coaching is and how the IEQ9 is such a great test to find your number. 
• We also talk about wings, lines, subtypes and how we can draw on all our connection points to help us become whole and healthy human beings.
• And we take a deep dive into the world of Enneagram Fives!

Resources

🌐 Coaching • iEQ9 Assessment • Resources
https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed

📖 Books
Deconstruction: Your Journey in Faith by Stacey B. Wynn

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The Fresh Start Podcast: When you know it’s time to be curious, think differently, and hit reset!

Hosted by Marcia Ramirez and Stacey Wynn, MDIV, PCC

https://www.thefreshstartpodcast.com

Marcia Ramirez is a singer/songwriter, author and non-profit director. To learn more about Marcia Ramirez: https://linktr.ee/marciaramirez

Stacey Wynn is a professional certified coach, speaker and author. To learn more about Stacey and to connect for iEQ9/enneagram coaching: https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed

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This episode is sponsored by God and My Girlfriends, a women's non-profit which helps women nurture the three most important relationships in their lives: God, friends, and self. For more information on God and My Girlfriends, go to: www.godandmygirlfriendsministries.org 

We are back after a little summer break and we are continuing with Part 2 of our Enneagram conversation. 

What exactly is the Enneagram, and why do so many people find it transformative?

In this episode of The Fresh Start Podcast, Marcia and Stacey continue introducing listeners to the Enneagram through the lens of the iEQ9 assessment. Last week they explored the core motivations behind each of the nine Enneagram types, discussed why the iEQ9 goes beyond personality labels, and explained how it can become a practical tool for self-awareness, leadership, relationships, and personal growth.

This week the conversation continues with our friend, Marla Richardson and her  iEQ9 journey, taking a closer look at her Social Seven (7SO) profile as a real-life example of how instinctual subtypes add depth and nuance to the Enneagram. Whether you're new to the Enneagram or looking to deepen your understanding through the iEQ9 framework, this episode offers an accessible introduction grounded in curiosity, reflection, and transformation.

FYI....If you watch this episode on our YouTube channel, you'll be able to see the charts as we talk about how to read your own results from this amazing test!

Resources

🌐 Coaching • iEQ9 Assessment • Resources
https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed

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The Fresh Start Podcast: When you know it’s time to be curious, think differently, and hit reset!

Hosted by Marcia Ramirez and Stacey Wynn, MDIV, PCC

https://www.thefreshstartpodcast.com

Marcia Ramirez is a singer/songwriter, author and non-profit director. To learn more about Marcia Ramirez: https://linktr.ee/marciaramirez

Stacey Wynn is a professional certified coach, speaker and author. To learn more about Stacey and to connect for iEQ9/enneagram coaching: https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed

Thank you for listening! Please like, subscribe, and share.

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This episode is sponsored by God and My Girlfriends, a women's non-profit which helps women nurture the three most important relationships in their lives: God, friends, and self. For more information on God and My Girlfriends, go to: www.godandmygirlfriendsministries.org 

What exactly is the Enneagram, and why do so many people find it transformative?

In this episode of The Fresh Start Podcast, Marcia and Stacey introduce listeners to the Enneagram through the lens of the iEQ9 assessment. Together, they explore the core motivations behind each of the nine Enneagram types, discuss why the iEQ9 goes beyond personality labels, and explain how it can become a practical tool for self-awareness, leadership, relationships, and personal growth.

Whether you're new to the Enneagram or looking to deepen your understanding through the iEQ9 framework, this episode offers an accessible introduction grounded in curiosity, reflection, and transformation.

In This Episode

• What the Enneagram is—and what it isn't.
• Why Stacey uses the iEQ9 assessment in her coaching practice.
• An introduction to all nine Enneagram types and their core motivations.
• Why motivation matters more than behavior in the Enneagram.
• Practical ways to use the iEQ9 for greater self-awareness and intentional development.

Resources

🌐 Coaching • iEQ9 Assessment • Resources
https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed

📖 Books
Deconstruction: Your Journey in Faith by Stacey B. Wynn

The Road Back To You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile

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The Fresh Start Podcast: When you know it’s time to be curious, think differently, and hit reset!

Hosted by Marcia Ramirez and Stacey Wynn, MDIV, PCC

https://www.thefreshstartpodcast.com

Marcia Ramirez is a singer/songwriter, author and non-profit director. To learn more about Marcia Ramirez: https://linktr.ee/marciaramirez

Stacey Wynn is a professional certified coach, speaker and author. To learn more about Stacey and to connect for iEQ9/enneagram coaching: https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed

Thank you for listening! Please like, subscribe, and share.

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This episode is sponsored by God and My Girlfriends, a women's non-profit which helps women nurture the three most important relationships in their lives: God, friends, and self. For more information on God and My Girlfriends, go to: www.godandmygirlfriendsministries.org 

Criticism can sting. And the fear of it can keep us from bravely putting into the world the things that matter most—our thoughts, our art, our work, and even our authentic selves.

The truth is, no one gets through life without being criticized. But while criticism is inevitable, it doesn't have to define us. There are ways to sift through what deserves our attention, let go of what doesn't, and even grow because of it.

In this episode, Marcia and Stacey explore how to discern which criticism is worth listening to, how to release the voices that don't deserve your energy, and when—and how—to thoughtfully offer criticism to others. If you've ever held yourself back because you were afraid of what people might say or think, this conversation is for you.

Links:

Fresh Start Episode with personal trainer Annie Mosher: Ep 24: A Fresh Start with Exercise

"The Secret to Surviving Criticism" from the We Can Do Hard Things podcast

Ted Talk by LeeAnn Renninger: The Secret to Giving Great Feedback

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The Fresh Start Podcast: When you know it’s time to be curious, think differently, and hit reset!

Hosted by Marcia Ramirez and Stacey Wynn, MDIV, PCC

https://www.thefreshstartpodcast.com

Marcia Ramirez is a singer/songwriter, author and non-profit director. To learn more about Marcia Ramirez: https://linktr.ee/marciaramirez

Stacey Wynn is a professional certified coach, speaker and author. To learn more about Stacey and to connect for iEQ9/enneagram coaching: https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed

Thank you for listening! Please like, subscribe, and share.

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Support the show

This episode is sponsored by God and My Girlfriends, a women's non-profit which helps women nurture the three most important relationships in their lives: God, friends, and self. For more information on God and My Girlfriends, go to: www.godandmygirlfriendsministries.org 

Can faith and full LGBTQ+ inclusion coexist? Pastor Stan Mitchell believes they can—and his own journey may challenge the way you think about Scripture, church, and belonging.

This week, Stan shares the story of how he led his church to become fully inclusive. Together, we explore what happens when we examine this issue through fresh eyes, why religion has often created insiders and outsiders, and what it means to reflect the radically inclusive love of Jesus.

If you've ever struggled to reconcile your faith with your heart, this episode is for you.

ABOUT OUR GUEST: 
Stan Mitchell currently serves as a Teaching Pastor at The Village in (Atlanta, GA), Austin New Church (TX), The Well (Phoenix, AZ), Harvest Sarasota (FL), The Grove (Bryson City, NC), and Pine Street Church (Boulder, CO).  He is the Pastor Emeritus
of GracePointe Church in Nashville, TN, having served as its Lead Pastor from its inception in 2003 through 2019. In 2015, GP made the move to the full affirmation and celebration of LGBTQ+ people. He now spends his vocational time as a pastor, speaker, LGBTQ+ advocate, and consultant within the Progressive Christian movement.  He is a graduate of Vanderbilt Divinity School.

*To join our GAMG Summer book club: email [email protected] or gamgministries@gmailcom 

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The Fresh Start Podcast: When you know it’s time to be curious, think differently, and hit reset!

Hosted by Marcia Ramirez and Stacey Wynn, MDIV, PCC

https://www.thefreshstartpodcast.com

Marcia Ramirez is a singer/songwriter, author and non-profit director. To learn more about Marcia Ramirez: https://linktr.ee/marciaramirez

Stacey Wynn is a professional certified coach, speaker and author. To learn more about Stacey and to connect for iEQ9/enneagram coaching: https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed

Thank you for listening! Please like, subscribe, and share.

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Support the show

This episode is sponsored by God and My Girlfriends, a women's non-profit which helps women nurture the three most important relationships in their lives: God, friends, and self. For more information on God and My Girlfriends, go to: www.godandmygirlfriendsministries.org 

June is Pride Month, and we love celebrating alongside our LGBTQ+ friends.

In this week’s episode, we share how each of us became fully affirming Christians and why celebrating Pride matters so deeply to us. If you’re a Christian living in the tension between what your heart hopes is true and what you’ve been taught your faith requires you to believe, we think this conversation will resonate with you.

If you are interested in coming on as a guest for our upcoming Enneagram episode, email us at: [email protected]

RESOURCES:

https://rachelheldevans.com/blog/lgbtq

Love Makes Room: And other things I learned when my daughter came out - by Staci Frenes.

UnClobber: Rethinking our misuse of The Bible on Homosexuality - by Colby Martin

Born Again Queer: A History of Evangelical Gay Activism and the Making of Antigay Christianity - by William Stell

https://sarahbessey.substack.com/p/penny-in-the-air

 Does Jesus Really Love Me - by Jeff Chu

Torn: Rescuing the gospel from the gays vs. christian debate - by Justin Lee

God and The Gay Christian - by Matthew Vines

Clarity Unleashed Podcast w/Stacey and Angela

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The Fresh Start Podcast: When you know it’s time to be curious, think differently, and hit reset!

Hosted by Marcia Ramirez and Stacey Wynn, MDIV, PCC

https://www.thefreshstartpodcast.com

Marcia Ramirez is a singer/songwriter, author and non-profit director. To learn more about Marcia Ramirez: https://linktr.ee/marciaramirez

Stacey Wynn is a professional certified coach, speaker and author. To learn more about Stacey and to connect for iEQ9/enneagram coaching: https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed

Thank you for listening! Please like, subscribe, and share.

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This episode is sponsored by God and My Girlfriends, a women's non-profit which helps women nurture the three most important relationships in their lives: God, friends, and self. For more information on God and My Girlfriends, go to: www.godandmygirlfriendsministries.org 

We all know the command to “love your neighbor,” but what does that actually look like in everyday life?

This week, we’re joined by Katherine M. Douglass and Brittany M. Tausen, authors of the beautiful book Love Your Neighbor: How Psychology Can Enliven Faith and Transform Community. Their insights are thoughtful, inspiring, and so needed right now.

We think you’re going to love this conversation!

ABOUT OUR GUESTS:

Katherine M. Douglass and Brittany M. Tausen are psychologists and writers whose work sits at the vital intersection of faith, mental health, and communal life. In Love Your Neighbor, they draw on psychological research, clinical insight, and lived experience to explore how love becomes most transformative when it is practiced with self-awareness, humility, and emotional honesty. Their work invites faith communities to move beyond abstract ideals of love and toward relational practices that foster healing, resilience, and genuine belonging.

For more information about Katherine and Brittany and their book, their free discussion guide, and 40-day Love Your Neighbor Challenge, go here:

https://www.lovingbetter.net/

Find them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovingbetter2025/

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The Fresh Start Podcast: When you know it’s time to be curious, think differently, and hit reset!

Hosted by Marcia Ramirez and Stacey Wynn, MDIV, PCC

https://www.thefreshstartpodcast.com

Marcia Ramirez is a singer/songwriter, author and non-profit director. To learn more about Marcia Ramirez: https://linktr.ee/marciaramirez

Stacey Wynn is a professional certified coach, speaker and author. To learn more about Stacey and to connect for iEQ9/enneagram coaching: https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed

Thank you for listening! Please like, subscribe, and share.

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Support the show

This episode is sponsored by God and My Girlfriends, a women's non-profit which helps women nurture the three most important relationships in their lives: God, friends, and self. For more information on God and My Girlfriends, go to: www.godandmygirlfriendsministries.org 

Are you tired of the extreme narratives in politics these days? Then you will love our guest this week! We had a wonderful chat with Lauren Pinkston, who is running for Governor of Tennessee. I think you'll enjoy hearing her ideas about how to find some common ground in politics, whether you live in Tennessee or anywhere else in America. We hope you'll check out Lauren's website and social media to find out how to support her run for Governor. All the links are below!

Lauren Pinkston for TN

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The Fresh Start Podcast: When you know it’s time to be curious, think differently, and hit reset!

Hosted by Marcia Ramirez and Stacey Wynn, MDIV, PCC

https://www.thefreshstartpodcast.com

Marcia Ramirez is a singer/songwriter, author and non-profit director. To learn more about Marcia Ramirez: https://linktr.ee/marciaramirez

Stacey Wynn is a professional certified coach, speaker and author. To learn more about Stacey and to connect for iEQ9/enneagram coaching: https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed

Thank you for listening! Please like, subscribe, and share.

Join our Facebook group: Here

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Support the show

This episode is sponsored by God and My Girlfriends, a women's non-profit which helps women nurture the three most important relationships in their lives: God, friends, and self. For more information on God and My Girlfriends, go to: www.godandmygirlfriendsministries.org 

Have you heard of Lymphedema? You're not alone! We hadn't either. But Lymphedema effects an estimated 140 to 250 million people worldwide, with almost 10 million in the US alone. It's a chronic condition often caused by cancer treatments or parasitic infections and our guest today, not only lives with Lymphedema but has important information we all need to know about this condition.

Join us for this super important episode!

OUR GUEST: Namaste Anderson serves as Executive Director of Breast cancer Recovery in Action, bringing both lived experience and strategic leadership to the organization’s continued growth. As a co-founder of BRA and a breast cancer survivor, she is deeply committed to ensuring that no survivor navigates recovery alone.

For more information about the upcoming Lymphedema event at Gilda's Club Nashville, go here: https://www.bragroups.org/living-better-with-lymphedema-2026

For more information about Breast cancer Recovery in Action (BRA):

https://www.bragroups.org/

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The Fresh Start Podcast: When you know it’s time to be curious, think differently, and hit reset!

Hosted by Marcia Ramirez and Stacey Wynn, MDIV, PCC

https://www.thefreshstartpodcast.com

Marcia Ramirez is a singer/songwriter, author and non-profit director. To learn more about Marcia Ramirez: https://linktr.ee/marciaramirez

Stacey Wynn is a professional certified coach, speaker and author. To learn more about Stacey and to connect for iEQ9/enneagram coaching: https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed

Thank you for listening! Please like, subscribe, and share.

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This episode is sponsored by God and My Girlfriends, a women's non-profit which helps women nurture the three most important relationships in their lives: God, friends, and self. For more information on God and My Girlfriends, go to: www.godandmygirlfriendsministries.org 

This week we welcome the multi-talented JP Williams to the podcast. We talk about the importance of life coaching, a little bit about the process of songwriting, and how you know when it's time to PIVOT! You'll love this conversation!

ABOUT JP:

JP Williams is a hit songwriter, performer, executive coach and motivational speaker who happens to be completely blind. Having lost his vision at age 10, JP’s overcome adversity to achieve professional success in highly competitive fields. Today, he draws on his unique life experiences to bring inspiration and empathy to every performance, coaching session and speaking opportunity.

An accomplished music industry veteran, JP’s co-written two no. 1 songs: “Best Shot” that led country music charts for three weeks and “Never Walk Alone” that earned top status in the gospel genre. A sought-after entertainer, he’s played many famous venues, including the Grand Ole Opry and Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.

After nearly a decade as a signed songwriter on Nashville’s Music Row, JP embarked on a career transition to coaching for executives. ICF-certified with specialty training in mental health modalities, he’s accumulated thousands of hours working with leaders from Fortune 100 and 500 corporations, universities and healthcare institutions across the U.S.

When he’s not coaching, JP continues to perform and write music under his own publishing company, Blonde Leading Blind Music.

You can connect with JP here:

His website: https://jpwilliams.net

Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindmangram

To hear some of JP's music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jp-williams/1668363981

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The Fresh Start Podcast: When you know it’s time to be curious, think differently, and hit reset!

Hosted by Marcia Ramirez and Stacey Wynn, MDIV, PCC

https://www.thefreshstartpodcast.com

Marcia Ramirez is a singer/songwriter, author and non-profit director. To learn more about Marcia Ramirez: https://linktr.ee/marciaramirez

Stacey Wynn is a professional certified coach, speaker and author. To learn more about Stacey and to connect for iEQ9/enneagram coaching: https://linktr.ee/clarityunleashed

Thank you for listening! Please like, subscribe, and share.

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Support the show

This episode is sponsored by God and My Girlfriends, a women's non-profit which helps women nurture the three most important relationships in their lives: God, friends, and self. For more information on God and My Girlfriends, go to: www.godandmygirlfriendsministries.org