Tried & True With A Dash of Woo

Renee Bowen
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This podcast is about integrating tried and true strategies that we know actually work - in life, business, self-help; with the science of unconscious programming & the magic of manifestation. I’m a certified life and business coach and a professional photographer who built a multiple six figure business with a degree in Psychology while being a mom to three little kids. I had zero business training, so I dug in, learned the methods and now I’m passing that all onto you! I’m a self described brain geek and have certifications in things like RRT, NLP, Neuro-encoding and Amen clinic brain training and I’m always interested in hearing what you have to say on the topic of brain rewiring too. In this podcast, our conversations range from photography how to’s, systems and business strategies to more woo-woo stuff like energy healing, human design & the basics of manifestation - because well, I’m just kind of all over the place. I know that most creative entrepreneurs ARE a little neuro-spicy so I want to fire up your super charged brains and show you what’s possible.

  1. 3D AGO

    The Anti-Hustle Blueprint: Visibility Without Living on Social Media with Holly Haynes

    Have feedback? Text us! Photographers, get The Creative Team Method for 40% off but only until 2/22! Click HERE to grab it! SHOW NOTES: What if the reason social media feels exhausting isn’t because you’re doing it wrong… but because it was never meant to be your main growth strategy? In this episode, Renee sits down with strategist and founder of the Anti-Social School, Holly Haynes, to unpack what it actually looks like to grow a creative business without being glued to your phone or posting your life away. They talk about why hustle-based visibility burns people out, how long-form content and real human connection still win, and what happens when you stop chasing quick dopamine hits and start building something sustainable. This is a grounded, honest conversation about strategy, Human Design, identity shifts, SEO, AI, and why slowing down is often the fastest way forward. If you’re tired of forcing yourself into marketing strategies that don’t fit your energy, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Get Holly's Free "Ditch the Social Drama" Workshop for female entrepreneurs HERE Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

    50 min

  2. FEB 4

    High-Functioning Burnout, Unmasked with Ashley McDonald

    Have feedback? Text us! Make your future self Unavoidable HERE Show Notes:  High-functioning burnout doesn’t look like falling apart. It looks like holding it all together while quietly unraveling inside. In this episode, Renee sits down with therapist and nervous system–first mentor Ashley McDonald for a deep, honest conversation about the kind of burnout that hides behind ambition, perfectionism, and success. The kind where you’re still performing, still producing, still showing up, but your body and nervous system are waving red flags you can’t ignore anymore. They talk about how trauma and conditioning shape the way women build businesses, why pushing harder is often a survival response, and how values drift without us realizing it. This conversation is reflective, uncomfortable in the best way, and incredibly grounding for anyone who feels like they’re “fine” but knows something is off. Ashley also shares details about her upcoming retreat in Tulum, a five-day immersive experience designed to help high-achieving women step out of survival mode, reconnect with their values, and integrate real change that actually sticks. Mentioned: Ash's site and podcast Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

    1h 1m

  3. JAN 28

    The Senior Photography Advice That’s Hurting Senior Photographers in 2026

    Have feedback? Text us! If you need some regulation in these wild times, click HERE to get Calibrate for free for a limited time. SHOWNOTES: Senior photography has never been static, but the shifts happening right now are catching a lot of photographers off guard. In this episode, Renee sits down with longtime senior photographer and educator Dan Frievalt to talk honestly about what’s no longer working, why marketing feels harder than it used to, and where many photographers are getting stuck without realizing it. They unpack how youth-led trends actually shape the senior market, why Instagram and TikTok have quietly changed the rules, and how relying on outdated marketing advice can stall momentum going into 2026. You’ll also hear a candid conversation about focus, burnout, mindset, and why trying to do everything often weakens your business instead of strengthening it. If you’re a senior photographer who feels like the industry is shifting faster than you can keep up, this episode will help you reconnect to what actually matters, where to focus next, and how to stay relevant without losing your identity. This episode also ties directly into the upcoming Peak Senior Summit and the Power Pack upgrade, where Renee teaches Future Proof Your Marketing: How to Attract Gen Alpha Without Being Cringe.  CLICK HERE to join us for free! And - today is also the last day to grab the Seniorologie Bundle too - it's over 2k of education for only $97 - get it HERE.  Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

    54 min

  4. JAN 21

    Identity Debt and the Hidden Cost of Misaligned Success with Caryn Gillen

    Have feedback? Text us! Grab the SENIOROLOGIE BUNDLE here! You can build a business that looks successful on paper and still feel strangely disconnected from it. In this episode, Renee sits down with Caryn Gillen to name something most entrepreneurs feel but rarely talk about: identity debt. That quiet accumulation that happens when your business keeps running on an old version of you… even though you’ve changed. This conversation goes beyond surface-level mindset talk. Renee and Caryn explore why success can start to feel heavy, why strategy stops working when identity is misaligned, and how leadership becomes harder when your nervous system is stuck in survival mode. They talk about the cost of building from “shoulds,” the difference between comfort and alignment, and why freedom has to be designed into a business, not earned later. If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t want to quit, but I also can’t keep doing it like this,” this episode will meet you right there. It’s honest, grounded, and full of perspective-shifting insights about identity, leadership, and staying in business for the long haul without abandoning yourself. Listen in if you’re ready to understand what’s actually underneath your burnout, restlessness, or desire to reinvent, and why clarity doesn’t come from pushing harder, but from getting more honest. CONNECT WITH CARYN: Grab her freebieInstagramWant to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

    43 min

  5. JAN 14

    The Power of Owning Your Voice | Visibility Tips with Laurie-Ann Murabito

    Have feedback? Text us! Grab your free ticket to the Peak Senior Summit and join us Feb 3-5 HERE  Visibility doesn’t start on a stage - it starts with identity, and that's what we dig deep into on today's episode of Tried & True With a Dash of Woo. In this episode, Renee sits down with Laurie-Ann Murabito, professional speaker, leadership coach, and host of the top-ranked Be In Demand podcast, to talk about what it really takes to be seen and heard in your business. From going years without making eye contact to commanding rooms, Laurie-Ann shares how small identity shifts, intentional energy, and learning to speak from service completely changed her life and career. This is not an episode about becoming louder or "bigger" - it's about becoming more intentional with your voice - and owning it a deep level. If visibility feels triggering, overwhelming, or like something you keep putting off, this conversation might change how you see your voice entirely. CONNECT with Laurie-Ann: https://speakandstandout.com/ https://podcast.speakandstandout.com/  and her limited podcast series "PUBLIC SPEAKING MONETIZATION TIPS": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/public-speaking-monetization-tips-sales-marketing-storytelling/id1848491471 Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

    49 min

  6. JAN 7

    When Science Meets Soul: Why Manifestation Works at the Nervous System Level

    Have feedback? Text us! Grab the Unavoidable workshop for $100 off until January 31 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. Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

    26 min

  7. 12/31/2025

    Before You Plan Next Year, Tell the Truth About This One

    Have feedback? Text us! 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. Grab the freebie she mentioned HERE Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

    21 min

  8. 12/24/2025

    Why This Season Makes Successful Women Question Everything

    Have feedback? Text us! Grab my free google doc "Mapping Your Next Era" + a 13 Wishes Ritual here: https://reneebowen.myflodesk.com/2026prompts  Show Notes: 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!!  Want to work with Renee? SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY CALL HERE LEAVE A REVIEW in 5 seconds flat (helps us a ton!) JOIN the Podcast & Creative Community LEARN MORE about Renee at www.reneebowen.com - main site (photography + coaching) & www.reneebowencoaching.com (coaching + courses) SOCIALS: Instagram Facebook TikTok FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: FREE TRAINING for Photographers Make sure you TAG me when you post on social and once a month, we choose one person who leaves us a review and we'll send you a FREE audible book of your choice!

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This podcast is about integrating tried and true strategies that we know actually work - in life, business, self-help; with the science of unconscious programming & the magic of manifestation. I’m a certified life and business coach and a professional photographer who built a multiple six figure business with a degree in Psychology while being a mom to three little kids. I had zero business training, so I dug in, learned the methods and now I’m passing that all onto you! I’m a self described brain geek and have certifications in things like RRT, NLP, Neuro-encoding and Amen clinic brain training and I’m always interested in hearing what you have to say on the topic of brain rewiring too. In this podcast, our conversations range from photography how to’s, systems and business strategies to more woo-woo stuff like energy healing, human design & the basics of manifestation - because well, I’m just kind of all over the place. I know that most creative entrepreneurs ARE a little neuro-spicy so I want to fire up your super charged brains and show you what’s possible.

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  • Creator
    Renee Bowen
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    119
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Tried & True With A Dash of Woo
  • Show Website
    Tried & True With A Dash of Woo

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