The Fresh Start Podcast

It's time for February Hot Topics! Guests Staci Frenes and Amie Pronk join Marcia to discuss everything from the ICE invasion of Minneapolis, the Superbowl Halftime Shows, The Epstein Files and even the most talked about show, "Heated Rivalry". Join us as we break it all down!

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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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We have a very special episode this week. Our friend, musician and author, Marcus Royce took some time to join us from his home city in Minneapolis to share his experiences there over the last few weeks as ICE has invaded their city. 

Are you wondering what you can do in this polarized climate to make a difference? 

We think you’ll be moved and inspired by this hope-filled episode. 

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About Marcus:

Marcus Royce  has forged a path as a thriving independent artist for more than a decade, managing all aspects of touring, promotion, merchandising, and production. And performing—using his authenticity and talent over hundreds of performances from supporting large touring acts, to solo shows in schools, prisons, bars, places of worship, and businesses. He’s garnered worldwide fans in places like Japan, South Africa, Egypt, Brazil, Australia, and the United Kingdom. He gained extensive media experience on both sides of the camera and microphone, even racking up an impressive acting resume, including the internationally televised show “Nashville” and a handful of independent films.

His tour-de-force Beloved project encapsulates Mark’s heart and artistry—a stunning collection of love songs (half covers and half originals)—mature, adult-contemporary pop, like Michael Bublé or Billy Joel. Fans say Royce’s songs like “Something Good” or “Just Any Day” hit at the heart level, offering hope and encouragement to keep going through difficult days. Other original songs like the anthemic “Time For Hope” or “Pilgrim Man” cry out to be performed on large stages with orchestras and choirs, creating inspirational narratives that stir audiences’ hearts and bring them to their feet. A big part of Royce’s year has always been a Christmas tour, crafting three holiday-specific albums along the way. His “Mary, Did You Know” was the most downloaded holiday song on Amazon for three years.

Marcus Royce Music: https://bit.ly/4t58Q1a

Marcus Royce Substack, Crazy Hope: https://marcusroyce.substack.com/

The Live Hope Minute: https://livehope.substack.com/

Marcus’ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkSmeby/about

Marcus on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smeby

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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 

Do you have a love/hate relationship with exercise? (Or maybe even a hate/hate relationship?) Then this episode is for you! Our guest this week is Annie Mosher. She's a personal trainer and holistic healer that will help you think differently about how to take care of your body. Get ready to be inspired!

OUR GUEST:

Annie Mosher is a trauma-informed bodywork specialist and Drug and Alcohol Counselor in Supervision in the state of Tennessee. She brings a deeply integrative, compassionate approach to addiction recovery, grounded in the belief that healing occurs when the body, mind, and spirit are all welcomed into the process.

Annie began her work in substance use disorder recovery years ago as a trauma-informed personal trainer and bodywork specialist through the American Council on Exercise. As her practice evolved, she became a behavior change specialist, supporting clients in exploring the root causes of their patterns, pain, and desires in order to create meaningful and lasting change. For the past seven years, Annie has worked within recovery residences, offering individual and group fitness, experiential healing, and somatic support. Her work weaves together reiki, breath and body awareness, goal setting, and strength and flexibility work to help clients reconnect with safety, agency, and vitality in their bodies.

Compassion is at the heart of Annie’s practice. She approaches each client as a whole and limitless being—unique, resilient, and worthy of care. Attending to the individual needs of each client’s body and spirit is foundational to her work, both in addiction recovery and in life beyond it.

To connect with Annie:

Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annietown1/

Her Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annie.mosher

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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 

We start the year with a fun chat with our friend Melissa Jackson who always brings some fresh perspective on current events. Join us as we kick off the new year with some New Year's Hot Topics and some fun "yays or nays!"

Monk Walk For Peace Live Map: https://dhammacetiya.com/walk-for-peace/live-map/

Email us at : [email protected]

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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.

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 

We had so much fun taping this episode! If you need some giggles, along with some great information about getting through the holidays, be sure and tune in today for this conversation. (.. and yes, "forks" is exactly what you think it is! Ha!)

Stacey and Amie really brought some great insight on holiday self-care, and lord knows we all need some of that! Also, make sure you don't miss our holiday version of "yays or nays" as we present to you our "Ho Ho Hos or Ho Ho NOS" segment. I have a feeling this will become a regular part of the podcast!

This is our last episode for 2025. We have appreciated all of you who listened and help supported us this year. Can't wait to keep going! Happy Holidays to everyone and we will see you in 2026! -- Marcia

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• 🌐 Ellen Scherr — “Aging Out of F*cks: The Neuroscience of Midlife Awakening”
  https://www.blog.lifebranches.com/p/aging-out-of-fucks-the-neuroscience
• 📖 David Richo — How to Be an Adult in Relationships
  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/643469/how-to-be-an-adult-in-relationships-by-david-richo/

David Richo’s 5 A’s (Brief Description)

• Attention — Offering real presence; noticing yourself and others with care.
• Acceptance — Letting people (including yourself) be as they are without fixing.
• Appreciation — Acknowledging value, effort, or growth.
• Affection — Warmth expressed through tone, words, or connection.
• Allowing — Giving space for differences and emotions without control.

Link to donate to the God and My Girlfriends Single Moms Christmas Blessing Fund: https://godandmygirlfriendsministries.org/single-moms-christmas-ministry

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Email us at : [email protected]

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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Our podcast 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

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 

In this energizing Fresh Start conversation, U.S. Marine Officer and award-winning author Olaolu Ogunyemi shares how lessons from the military, parenting, and his bestselling book Crow From the Shadow have shaped his mission to empower the next generation. Through stories of discipline, resilience, and service, Olaolu invites us to reimagine leadership as an act of humility and renewal—one that begins within ourselves and extends to those we influence.

ABOUT Olaolu Ogenyemi:

Olaolu Ogunyemi is a proud U.S. Marine Officer, award-winning author, and passionate leadership mentor on a mission to build strong leaders from the boardroom to the living room. As the founder of Parent-Child-Connect, Olaolu empowers parents, educators, and mentors to bridge the gap with the next generation through practical, purpose-filled strategies.

His children’s book Crow From the Shadow earned critical acclaim and introduced thousands of families to healthy conversations around emotions, choices, and self-worth. Olaolu has also contributed to Forbes, YouVersion, Military Families Magazine, and other national outlets on topics ranging from fatherhood to leading with empathy and discipline.

Whether speaking to emerging leaders, podcast audiences, or classrooms full of children, Olaolu delivers an energizing blend of military precision, parenting wisdom, and soulful storytelling.

Guest Website | Work

• 🌐 Website: https://parent-child-connect.com 
• 📖 Free Resources: https://parent-child-connect.com/free-resources/ 
• 📖 Book: Crow From the Shadow — https://parent-child-connect.com/books 

••▶️ Social: https://linktr.ee/OlaoluOgunyemi

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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 

In this insightful Fresh Start conversation, Dr. Barbara Ahlquists, a certified transformative life coach and Level 3 Internal Family Systems practitioner, explores what it means to live an integrated, authentic life. Through her story of resilience, healing, and alignment, Barbara invites us to see that transformation begins by turning inward—releasing old patterns and choosing life-giving ways of thinking, feeling, and doing.

About Barbara:

"Dr. Barbara Ahlquists, PhD, is the founder of Integrative Coaching for Life, a private coaching practice devoted to helping others lean into their inner strength and resilience while cultivating greater clarity and balance. As a professionally certified life coach and certified Level 3 Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner, Barbara blends deep inner work with practical guidance, supporting clients in transforming limiting patterns into life-giving practices that foster growth and thriving in all areas of life.

In addition to her one-on-one coaching work, Barbara consults with small mental health practices to help them align their organizations with their core values through the lens of Internal Family Systems—guiding leaders to run their businesses from the “Self” of the organization.  

Beginning in 2026, she plans to offer retreats, groups, and intensives designed to deepen personal growth, integration, and transformation in supportive, experiential settings.

Connect with Barbara:

Website: https://integrativecoachingforlife.com

lnstagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativecoachingforlife

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 

We kick off November with a Hot Topics episode! We are joined by our girl, Melissa Jackson. We cover a LOT, from the shutdown and its effects on the country, the recent elections , the ACA issues, and SNAP. Plus, I throw some unexpected "Yays or Nays" at Stacey and Melissa... join us for an informative but fun conversation! --Marcia 

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 have a special bonus episode this month featuring two breast cancer survivors who are using their experience and their hearts to help other women and families going through breast cancer. We are thrilled to close out October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness month with this wonderful interview. You'll be moved by their stories and inspired as well. Welcome Lyn Haddad and Jehan Corbin to The Fresh Start Podcast!

About Lyn Haddad:

Lyn was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer breast cancer eight years ago. She underwent a very aggressive treatment protocol while parenting six years old twins. Fast forward to today, she and her husband, Gregg, are happily navigating life as parents of two very active teenage sons. Lyn serves on the board of Breast cancer Recovery in Action, co-hosts BRA Banter and is involved in advocacy for metastatic breast cancer patients via the National Breast Cancer Coalition. 

 About Jehan Corbin:

 With no family history and three children under 10, Jehan was stunned to learn she had breast cancer. During her 18 month fight, she was grateful for the large network of survivors she could turn to for support. Now, she is passionate about helping other women access beneficial resources while offering hope and encouragement to others who join “the club no one wants to join”. Jehan finds meaning and purpose in her work with this incredible community of women.

To watch BRA Banter on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BRAGroups 

For more information about BRA (Breast cancer Recovery in Action): https://www.bragroups.org/

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 

Are you struggling with seeing so many people embrace Christian Nationalism? What does the Bible say about how to move and act as Christians in today's society? Should politics be preached from the pulpit? Today we dig deep with Pastor Josh Scott about all that and more! Join us!

ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Josh Scott is the Lead Pastor of GracePointe Church in Nashville and the author of Parables: Putting Jesus’s Stories in Their Place. His work helps people reimagine faith through a progressive Christian lens—bringing historical context and practical compassion to the Bible. He’s also written Bible Stories for Grown-Ups, Cross-Examined  and Context: Putting Scripture in it’s place.

Parables presents a core idea that Jesus’ parables aren’t simple morality tales; they are disruptive, context-rooted stories about the kingdom of God that challenge assumptions about power, justice, and community.

Connect with Josh:

His Website: https://www.joshscott.co/

His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh_a_scott/

His Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/joshuaadamscott

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Our Enneagram prompts today:

1. Thinking (Intellectual Exploration)
Jesus’ parables invite us to look at the world with fresh eyes. The wineskin story challenges our capacity for change, our resilience, and our growing self-awareness.
Ask: “What old frameworks or assumptions can no longer contain our new way of being? What fresh perspective is asking for our attention right now?”

2. Feeling (Emotional Connection)
Fresh starts stir up mixed emotions—grief for what we leave behind and anticipation for what lies ahead.
Ask: “What feelings surface when we consider letting go of ‘old wineskins’? Where do we notice both resistance and excitement within ourselves?”

3. Doing (Action & Application)
The parable reminds us that change is embodied.
Ask: “What small, concrete action can we take today to steward the ‘new wine’ in our lives?”

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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

Join our Facebook group: Here

Follow us on Instagram: Here

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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.

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