This week we talk with author, Lauren Cibene about her new book and debut memoir, Tiger in a Lifeboat: Discovering India, Deconstructing Faith, and Deciding to Trust Again.

This story tracks Lauren's external journey through India as a backdrop to her internal journey through faith deconstruction, trauma healing, and relearning how to build trust in a broken world.

About Lauren:

Equal parts doubter and believer, Lauren Cibene explores the messy middle of faith, hope, and humanity through writing. Her work embraces life’s big questions with courage and candor, creating space for readers to find their own stories within hers.

By day, Lauren crafts marketing copy that converts; by night, she pens essays on Substack, where thoughtful conversations about faith, creativity, and resilience unfold.

Website: https://laurencibene.com

Enneagram Prompts:

Thinking (Intellectual Exploration):
How does your worldview help you understand how you cope with uncertainty or loss of trust?

Consider: What mental patterns or narratives does your type default to when your worldview is shaken?

Feeling (Emotional Connection):
There is a tension between the life you’re living and the life you want. How does your Enneagram type experience and process this emotional tension?

What feelings arise when you’re caught between old beliefs and new possibilities?

Doing (Action & Application):
Relinquishing a false sense of control is a step toward healing and rebuilding trust. What is one practical way you can practice letting go of control this week—in relationships, faith, or self-expectations?

How might this small act open space for trust to grow?

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

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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

Welcome to today’s episode! We’re honored to have Jodi Rose Gonzales of Jodi Rose Studio and the irose podcast joining us for an inspiring conversation. Together, we’ll explore how the Hero’s Journey and neuroscience intersect to help us access our own inner wisdom and make powerful fresh starts in life. Jodi will share how our repeated thoughts create neural pathways, how art-based mindfulness can help us rewire our brains, and why the guidance we seek is most powerful when it comes from within. Whether you’re facing change or simply looking to deepen your self-acceptance, this episode will inspire you to see creativity as your compass home.

ABOUT JODI:

In a world hungry for wholeness, Jodi Rose Gonzales reminds us that creativity is our birthright, and healing is always possible. She's a self-described "girl in the woods" and fifth-generation homesteader, also recognized as a Top Artist, Empowered Woman, and Global Impact Artist by Marquis Who's Who in America and the International Association of Top Professionals. Through art therapy, mindful movement, and nature-based practices, Jodi weaves together visual art, therapeutic wisdom, and embodied wellness. Bringing a spirit that both grounds and elevates, Jodi proves that transformation isn't just possible—it's an art form.

Find out more on her site: https://www.jodirosestudio.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jodirose.studio/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jodirose.studio

Jodi's podcast: https://www.jodirosestudio.com/blog

Download free art prompts: https://www.jodirosestudio.com/free-art-prompts

This free pdf download offers an introduction to art-based mindfulness, and 30 free art prompt designed to help listeners break through creative block and establish a nourishing creative practice.

Enneagram Prompts: The Hero’s Journey Within

Thinking (Intellectual Exploration):
Reflect on a challenge or “call to adventure” you’ve experienced recently. What limiting belief or old narrative might you need to re-examine in order to cross your personal threshold?

Feeling (Emotional Connection):
Notice what emotions come up as you consider leaving your comfort zone. Where do you feel excitement, fear, or hope as you imagine embracing a new path or beginning?

Doing (Action & Application):
What is one small, courageous step you can take this week to move forward on your Hero’s Journey? Find a creative resource (art, journaling, mindfulness practice) to help you listen to your inner wisdom and support your next step.

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

Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re excited to sit down with Corinne Auman, founder of Choice Care Navigators and author of the groundbreaking book Keenagers: Telling A New Story About Aging. Corinne is a trailblazer in the field of aging, passionate about redefining how we see and experience older adulthood. She believes aging is not a period of decline, but an opportunity for growth, resilience, and renewed purpose. Together, we’ll explore how to plan for a meaningful future, challenge ageism, and discover fresh starts at any stage of life.

About Corinne:

Meet Corinne Auman, a trailblazer in the field of aging and founder of Choice Care Navigators, a company dedicated to helping families navigate the aging process. Corinne is dedicated to fostering personal growth, resilience, and authentic living at every age. With a background in psychology, Corinne's passion lies in reshaping how we perceive older adulthood, a vision she beautifully encapsulates in her groundbreaking book, "Keenagers."

"Keenagers," released in June 2023, challenges conventional notions of aging, emphasizing that 55-80 years old is an extended middle adulthood, not a decline. It's a guide to life planning, not just financial planning, addressing the crucial question of finding purpose and meaning in the post-retirement phase.

Corinne is on a mission to change the conversation around aging. In a culture where many avoid thinking about older adulthood until the last minute, she urges us to embrace aging in a positive light. Corinne's success is not only in authoring "Keenagers" but also in running a thriving company that addresses critical pain points in care management. Her goals align with her book's message – to discuss ageism, changing perspectives, and bringing attention to the topic.

Find Corinne’s book, Keenagers, here: https://amzn.to/3Y6bmqP

Keenagers: Telling a New Story about Aging.

Her website: Corinne Auman's Website

IG: https://www.instagram.com/keenagersbook/

Enneagram Prompts: Healthy Aging and New Stories

Thinking (Intellectual Exploration):
What belief or stereotype about aging have you accepted without question? How might learning more about true aging challenge and expand your perspective?

Feeling (Emotional Connection):
When you imagine yourself or loved ones growing older, what emotions come up? How can you foster a sense of curiosity and possibility around the aging process?

Doing (Action & Application):
What’s one lifestyle choice or daily practice you can start today to support healthy aging for yourself or someone you care about? Seek out a conversation, book, or activity that reframes aging in a positive light.

Podcast Outro

Thank you for joining us and Corinne Auman in today’s inspiring conversation about embracing aging with positivity and intention. We hope you’re encouraged to see aging as an extended opportunity for personal growth, connection, and thriving. Remember, the story you tell yourself about aging can shape your journey—so choose to make it a courageous, authentic, and uplifting one. Stay curious, keep growing, and celebrate every chapter of your life.

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