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In this episode of Tried & True with a Dash of Woo, Renee breaks down the moment where logic meets magic, and why what we often dismiss as “woo” is actually neuroscience in disguise.

If you’ve ever felt skeptical of manifestation, vision boards, or energy work, or you’ve tried them and wondered why nothing seems to stick, this conversation brings clarity without bypassing reality. 

Renee explains how the subconscious mind, nervous system, and body work together to create lasting change, and why mindset alone is never enough if your system still feels unsafe.

You’ll hear why intuition, visualization, and symbolic practices speak directly to the subconscious, how the nervous system always chooses familiar over ideal, and why so many people unconsciously sabotage the very things they say they want. 

This episode walks you through how energy is not just a metaphor but a measurable biological process, how emotional frequency and regulation shape what you’re able to receive, and why integration matters more than positive thinking. 

Renee also offers a simple four-part framework to turn the “woo” into a grounded, repeatable practice you can actually use in your daily life.

If you’re tired of forcing growth, overthinking your next move, or feeling like your body isn’t on board with your goals, this episode will help you understand why, and what to do instead.

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New Year’s Eve often comes with pressure to plan, optimize, and decide who you’re going to be next. But before you set goals, choose a word, or map out another strategy, there’s something more important to do.

Tell the truth about the year you just lived.

In this New Year’s Eve solo episode, Renee invites you to slow down and reflect honestly on what actually worked, what quietly cost you too much, and what your body and nervous system are no longer available for carrying into the next year. This conversation isn’t about motivation or hustle. It’s about self-honesty, integrity, and building your next chapter from a place that feels grounded and sustainable.

Renee breaks down why so many goals fail by February, how planning from denial keeps you stuck in the same patterns year after year, and why clarity doesn’t come from doing more but from listening more closely to yourself. She also shares a simple year-end reflection you can do in under 15 minutes to help you close this year with intention instead of pressure.

Before you plan anything for the year ahead, take a moment to ask yourself these three questions:

• What worked this year, but took more from me than I want to give again?
 • Where did I override my own boundaries just to keep things moving?
 • What am I secretly hoping I don’t have to do again next year?

This episode is for creative entrepreneurs and high-achieving women who are done repeating the same cycles and ready to build from truth instead of expectation. It’s an invitation to pause, reflect, and move into the new year with clarity that actually sticks.

Listen in if you’re ready to close this year honestly and step into the next one with intention, self-trust, and a deeper sense of alignment.

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The holidays have a way of turning the volume down on the noise and turning the truth way up.

When the shoots slow down, the emails pause, and the usual distractions fall away, many successful women find themselves questioning everything. Their business. Their motivation. Their direction. Even themselves. And what makes it harder is that, on paper, things look fine. Maybe even really good.

In this Christmas Eve solo episode, Renee speaks directly to the quiet discomfort so many creative entrepreneurs feel this time of year. Not burnout exactly, but a restlessness, a heaviness, or a sense that something no longer fits the way it used to. She explores why this season amplifies doubt, why stillness can feel unsettling for high-achieving women, and why questioning your path does not mean you are ungrateful, broken, or off track.

This episode is an honest conversation about outgrowing old versions of yourself, the nervous system shifts that happen when momentum slows, and why your body often knows before your brain does that change is coming. Renee also shares a simple, grounded reflection practice you can use over the holidays to reconnect with what you actually need next, without forcing clarity or rushing into decisions.

If you’ve been feeling unsettled, disconnected, or quietly questioning things you used to feel sure about, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and how to meet yourself with compassion instead of panic.

Listen in if this season has you feeling reflective, restless, or ready for something more honest and aligned, even if you don’t yet have the words for it.

Happy Holidays!! 

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In this eye opening conversation, technology journalist and author Jacob Ward joins me to talk about how AI is reshaping human behavior in ways most people never see coming. 

We explore why our brains are so vulnerable to AI’s design, how companies are creating emotional companions on purpose, and what it really means to outsource our thinking without noticing it.
 

We also get into the future of creativity, the danger of frictionless living, and how to reclaim your agency in a world where even your attention is monetized. This episode will leave you thinking differently about your relationship with technology, your brain, and the choices you make every day.

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This week I’m joined by Dr. Sharon Niv, cognitive psychologist and co-founder of Joyous, for a conversation that completely reframes what we think we know about ketamine treatment. Instead of the intense, dissociative experiences most people imagine, Sharon walks us through a gentler psycholytic approach that keeps you fully aware, engaged, and able to participate in your healing.

We talk about how low-dose ketamine quiets the narrative mind, creates a sense of emotional spaciousness, and opens the door for real neuroplastic change. Sharon breaks down the science behind it, the spiritual implications of working in this state, and why this method is becoming a lifeline for people navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and burnout.

If you’ve ever been curious about the bridge between consciousness work, neuroscience, and practical mental health support, this episode will pull you in immediately.

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If you’ve been wondering what senior photography in 2026 is really shaping up to look like - beyond the surface-level chatter and the Instagram guesses - this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. 

I brought together five incredible senior photographers from across the country for a roundtable-style conversation to talk through what they’re actually seeing in their markets: the trends, the shifts, the struggles, and the changes that are coming faster than ever.

We dig into Gen Alpha’s influence, what's losing steam, what today’s seniors and parents really value, how pricing and spending habits are shifting, and the very real challenges photographers are facing as the industry evolves.

 You’ll hear honest insight, relatable experiences, and different perspectives based on region, style, and business model, which is exactly why this episode is so valuable.

Featuring five Elevate members who bring so much experience and wisdom to the table:

• Stacey Dominici
• Kelly Hite 
• Tracy Caffrey 
• Linda Sobolewski

Whether you’re brand new to senior photography or you’ve been doing this for years, this is the kind of conversation that helps you see the bigger picture ... what’s changing, what’s not, and how to stay relevant without burning yourself out.

Grab your headphones, take notes, and come join the conversation! 

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THE SHOW: If you've been coasting on autopilot, feeling strangely numb in a business you built with your whole heart, or wondering why midlife suddenly feels like a full-blown identity crisis, this episode is your wake-up call. 

A lot of creatives hit their 40s and 50s only to realize comfort has quietly become a cage and the spark they used to trust has fizzled into burnout, resentment, or a “who even am I anymore” spiral.

We’re talking uncomfortable truths, why your nervous system is fighting every change you say you want, and why no amount of strategy will move the needle if you’re operating from misalignment. If you’re nodding along because you know you’ve been keeping yourself safe instead of moving toward what’s actually calling you, you need to listen all the way through.

And if you’re tired of repeating the same year on loop, if you’re craving clarity about who you’re becoming next, or if you’re ready to get out of your own way for real, the Unavoidable class is the work your future self has been begging you to do. I’ll also give you the quick rundown on my Black Friday deals, including Level Up, Creative Team Method, Senior Sunday, my pricing class, and Calibrate — but make no mistake, Unavoidable is the big one.

If your comfort has become the cage, it’s time to get your spark back. Let’s go.

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If midlife health and self trust have been on your mind, this episode will hit home. I sit down with Courtney Townley, host of Grace and Grit and author of The Consistency Code, to explore why so many women feel burned out, dysregulated and disconnected from themselves during this season of life. We talk about nervous system care, why consistency is really a form of self honoring, and how realignment can become your greatest superpower. 

If you have ever struggled with doing all the right things but still not feeling grounded, this conversation will give you a new way to think about health that actually fits your real life.

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Feeling stretched too thin? In this episode, we’re digging into how to delegate with leadership coach Nata Salvatori. 

We explore why control keeps so many creatives stuck, the emotional side of letting go, and the mindset shift that helps you scale your business without losing yourself in the process. 

If you're still trying to do it ALL and can't seem to get out of the busyness loop, this episode is going to hit home! 

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In this fiery solo episode, I’m breaking down why waiting for signs, perfect alignment, or endless clarity rituals is keeping you stuck — and why decisive action is the real activator that rewires your brain, shifts your energy, and moves you closer to the life and business you want.

Inside, I share:

• The dark side of manifestation culture (and why it keeps entrepreneurs broke and passive)
• The neuroscience of decision-making and why your brain craves it
• How indecision is silently draining your income and confidence
• The simple shift that moves you from waiting to creating

If you’ve been journaling, visualizing, or manifesting without much to show for it — this episode will light a fire under you.

Listen in, then grab the links I mentioned:

• COACHING TESTIMONIALS
• CLARITY METHOD EPISODE
• BOOK AN ALIGNMENT CALL
• SYNC AI SUMMIT FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
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Stop manifesting. Start deciding. Because the version of you who has everything she wants already chose.

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