Women In Wellness: Renee Watt on the Five Lifestyle Tweaks That Will Help Support People’s Journey Towards Better Wellbeing
Be tough on yourself. I don’t mean that in a worthiness sense, but in a work ethic sense. If you know that you have work to do, but you’re on your second hour of Animal Crossing, you may need to check yourself. Sometimes your only choice is to roll up your sleeves and make yourself do the work that needs to be done, even if you don’t feel like it.
As a part of my series about the women in wellness, I had the pleasure of interviewing Renee Watt.
Renee Watt is a Celebrity Psychic/Podcast Host that has been featured in such well-known publications as COSMO, INSTYLE and TEEN VOGUE. Her extensive knowledge of the spiritual realms empowers her clients and improves their quality of life through positivity and optimism. Renee is host of the weekly podcast THE GLITTER CAST and co-host of the livestream BETWIXT THE SHADOWS with SAL SANTORO. Renee is an expert in crystals and creates magickal kits that support empowerment, prosperity, and wellness.
Thank you so much for joining us in this interview series! Our readers would love to “get to know you” better. Can you share your “backstory” with us?
I was introduced to the Tarot when I was only 10 years old. My eldest brother’s girlfriend at the time had a deck of her own, which she showed to me and my sister. I was immediately taken by the images, and the idea that I could tap into the future and discover hidden information. I saved my allowance, and a few weeks later I was in a new age store, where I purchased my first deck. I busted out those cards every chance I got, and could often be found giving readings at recess. Around this same time my mother took my siblings and I to a class on developing your psychic ability and intuition, which was an exciting detour from the Catholic Sunday school classes I was used to. As with the tarot, I took what I learned in that class and began offering psychic readings at sleepovers with my schoolmates. Not long after that, I found a book on witchcraft at a local used book store, and began practicing the craft. On my 13th birthday I formed a coven, and we would often meet for slumber parties that involved casting spells and dabbling in divination.
My high school years were a bit more angsty, and I moved away from spiritual practices in favor of punk rock and atheism, though I would still reach for my tarot deck from time to time. College ended up leading to some very dark times, and the majority of my 20’s had me struggling with a severe opiate addiction. At the age of 28 I was broke, in debt, living with my parents, about to get a divorce, and I finally got clean.
I wasn’t interested in 12 step plans or rehabilitation therapy, I’ve always been a pretty internal person, and I wanted to sort out my issues in a solitary manner. I began having extremely vivid dreams, which I noticed where oftentimes prophetic in one way or another. It was as though all the intuitive senses I possessed that I’d dulled with drugs and ignored for so long, came rushing back with an accuracy and clarity I’d never experienced before. Without a second thought I picked up my spiritual practices, as if they’d never left, and began to feel a peace and joy that I hadn’t known for a long time.
In an effort to find myself and experience freedom, I embarked upon a cross country road trip that lasted several months, with almost no money in my pocket. About a month into my journey, I found myself in Louisville, KY where I stayed with one of my friends from my college days. I was near broke and 1,700 miles away from home. I decided to head down to New Orleans. I befriended a street poet there, and he helped me learn the ropes of the French Quarter. I pulled out my tarot decks, set up a booth in Jackson Square, and offered readings to tourists. In one weekend I earned more than enough money to continue on my journey,, which helped me come to the realization that this could be a profession for me. A few months later I was packing my bags for Los Angeles, which is where my career really began to take off and where I remain today. I spend my days giving readings, writing horoscopes, filling orders and working on my website rainbowglitterstar.com and I also have a podcast “The Glitter Cast” and a youtube show “Betwixt the Shadows.”
Can you share the most interesting story that happened to you since you started your career? What were the main lessons or takeaways from that story?
I’m not sure that there’s one interesting event that comes to mind, because every day is interesting to me. I have this unique privilege to peer into the lives of strangers every day, and I’m always surprised by the information that comes through in my readings. Outside of readings, I feel like a lot of my current success is the result of spells I’ve performed and the witchcraft I practice. When you live a life with so much focus on magick and intuition, every day brings forth synchronicities and surprises that are both big and small.
Can you share a story about the biggest mistake you made when you were first starting? Can you tell us what lesson you learned from that?
I am a person who is always trying to see the best in others, and for that reason I don’t always acknowledge red flags when they are presented to me. I think there was a period in my professional life when I may have trusted or gotten close to people who didn’t have my best interests at heart, and I went through some unfortunate experiences because of it. I definitely use more discernment when I am meeting new people on both a personal and professional level these days, though I still try to remain open — it’s a delicate balance.
None of us are able to achieve success without some help along the way. Is there a particular person who you are grateful towards who helped get you to where you are? Can you share a story about that?
I’m lucky to work in an industry with colleagues that value helping others and doing good deeds. There have been many people who decided to take a chance on me by allowing me to work in their store, quoting me in articles, interviewing me for their podcasts, and the list goes on. I’ve been fortunate that the people in my life know that helping me doesn’t take away from their success, and we are always trying to lift each other up.
Ok perfect. Now let’s jump to our main focus. When it comes to health and wellness, how is the work you are doing helping to make a bigger impact in the world?
In the content I create, like my horoscopes and podcasts, I stay away from negative messages or thought processes, and instead try to promote patience, love, and understanding. Within both public and private platforms, I share the tools I use to live a healthier, more balanced life. Whether it’s on my podcast or in a reading, I am always trying to encourage people to be their best. When I work with clients one-on-one my main objective is to empower them, so they can leave behind bad situations and evolve into a more successful and happier version of themselves. I think the work I do has a ripple effect. If I am able to help a client overcome their fears, they then have the chance to go out into the world and do something fantastic. I also have a variety of different products available on my website rainbowglitterstar.com , to help my clients and followers manifest the life they dream of living. I keep my prices as low as possible because I want these tools to be accessible to everyone.
Can you share your top five “lifestyle tweaks” that you believe will help support people’s journey towards better wellbeing? Please give an example or story for each.
1- Take care of your body! I believe that eating well and keeping a consistent exercise routine works wonders for mental health and will give you the stamina you need to grow your career.
2- Be tough on yourself. I don’t mean that in a worthiness sense, but in a work ethic sense. If you know that you have work to do, but you’re on your second hour of Animal Crossing, you may need to check yourself. Sometimes your only choice is to roll up your sleeves and make yourself do the work that needs to be done, even if you don’t feel like it.
3- Be gentle on yourself- As important as it is to have a strict work ethic, you also need to know when to chill out and slow down. If you need to schedule your bubble baths and self-care activities, write it in your planner and keep the appointment.
4- Be happy for other people’s success- Nothing good ever comes from directing anger or jealousy toward someone because they scored a win (even if it’s internal). For the same reason, it’s good to avoid negative gossip and people who try to drag you into those kinds of conversations.
5- Keep your thoughts positive- If you’re feeling exhausted, switch your internal dialogue from “I’m so tired” to “I have the energy to get through the day.” Programming your brain to move in a positive direction can work wonders for your psyche.
If you could start a movement that would bring the most amount of wellness to the most amount of people, what would that be?
I’m such a solitary person, that I’m not sure I’d be great at starting a movement! I do however love the idea that the work I do could have an impact on others and could help them to live their best life. Movements inherently will attract and repel a certain type of people, because there is no one-size-fits-all path to wellness. I think people often need to explore a variety of lifestyle choices before they find what works best for them, and I just hope that they can be open enough to explore new things.
Sustainability, veganism, mental health and environmental changes are big topics at the moment. Which one of these causes is dearest to you, and why?
I became a vegetarian at 10 years old, when I learned of the harsh realities within factory farming. I initially stopped eating meat because I felt sympathy for the animals, but as I expanded my knowledge on the subject, I realized there were environmental and health factors that validated my decision even further. As a teenager I became involved in political activism, with a focus on social justice and equality within race, gender, and sexual preference. I always try to be an advocate for those who are marginalized, and once a month I offer free readings to anyone who donates $25 or more to a progressive charity, which I promote on my Instagram @RainbowGlitterStar. I think the world needs a lot of help in a variety of ways, I don’t have one specific cause I feel committed to but do remain politically and socially active in a fluid sort of way — picking and choosing different charities to support throughout each year.
What is the best way our readers can follow you on social media?
You can follow my business account on Instagram @RainbowGlitterStar to keep up with my daily life and new products I release. For daily horoscopes and updates on podcast episodes follow @TheGlitterCast.
I also have a livestream on youtube that airs every Wednesday www.youtube.com/c/betwixttheshadows.
Thank you for these fantastic insights!
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