School of Joy

Renske & B

School of Joy is a space for honest conversations about what it really means to live a spiritual life in the modern world. In each episode, we share honest conversations about our journey doing the inner work, and how acceptance and presence have supported us to live a joyful life. We also talk about the challenges and resistance, and how we face these in everyday life. This podcast is for those who feel lost, stuck, or quietly searching for more — and for those who feel curious about understanding spirituality in a way that feels grounded, joyful, and real. Here, spirituality is simple, practical, and human. Joy isn’t the destination — it’s the path.

  1. Jul 11

    The Inside Job: How Mireille Built a Thriving Business by Letting Go

    What happens when your heart says yes and your mind says absolutely not? That's exactly where today's guest, Mireille Meijs, has found herself — more than once. Integrative therapist, coach, mum of two, and someone who has genuinely lived the journey from burnout and disconnection to a thriving, flowing practice. In this conversation we explore abundance as an inside job, what it looks and feels like to move from contraction to trust, and why sometimes the body just has to bring you to a standstill before you'll listen. 00:00 – Introduction & School of Joy updates 01:02 – Meet Mireille: integrative therapist, coach & mum of two 03:23 – Abundance as an inside job 04:11 – When the business started flowing... then stopped 06:31 – Reaching out for help & discovering Road to Receiving 09:20 – Following the heart, even when it makes no sense 12:11 – The accident that brought everything to a standstill 17:13 – How that changed everything moving forward 21:23 – Trusting the heart over the mind: a pivotal career leap 27:52 – Working through the eight steps & transforming fear into trust 35:49 – How self-mastery shows up in everyday life 39:01 – Mireille's dreams for the future 43:45 – Practical tips if you're in the middle of the struggle 46:50 – Joy sparks 51:57 – Grounding & anchoring to close Connect with us: Sign up for Weekly Meditations here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cuzyg2JvRxagVDz_axgUgw?_x_zm_rtaid=WViko1zORIKeeqQqpSGb6Q.1782237078355.562077b23f9eafe454de5b601078cde9&_x_zm_rhtaid=202#/registration Join the Joy Circle: https://www.schoolofjoypodcast.com/join-our-join-circle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolofjoypodcast Substack: https://substack.com/@schoolofjoy

  2. Jun 27

    Stop Forcing, Start Receiving: A Guide to Higher Guidance

    What if the answers you've been searching for are already there — you just need to learn to receive them? In this episode, Renske and B explore the topic of higher guidance: what it is, how it comes through, and what it really takes to trust it.  From IVF journeys to cross-hemisphere moves, they share the moments that changed everything — and the practical tools to help you start tuning in too. 00:13 – School of Joy updates: meditations, breathwork & sound healings 01:04 – What is higher guidance? B and Renska share their understanding 03:49 – The ego as a tool, not the driver 07:08 – Why this life is just one experience in a much bigger journey 08:23 – B's story: two rounds of IVF, and the guidance she couldn't ignore 13:26 – What made her finally trust and follow that guidance 16:46 – Renska's story: leaving New Zealand and trusting the pull home 21:26 – Taking action on guidance when the mind can't understand it 22:25 – How uplifting your frequency opens you up to receive more 26:23 – Trust as a high frequency in itself 27:22 – Renska on channelling and learning to distinguish ego from divine 31:02 – The many different ways we receive higher guidance 34:40 – B: how to proactively ask for support and guidance 36:39 – A subtle calling might be your invitation — lean into it 37:34 – Why opening to higher guidance is one of the greatest gifts to humanity 38:22 – The pebble in the lake: the ripple effect of lifting your vibration 39:30 – Joy sparks: breathwork intuition reading & a one-year marriage anniversary 45:45 – Grounding & anchoring to close Connect with us: Sign up for Weekly Meditations here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cuzyg2JvRxagVDz_axgUgw?_x_zm_rtaid=WViko1zORIKeeqQqpSGb6Q.1782237078355.562077b23f9eafe454de5b601078cde9&_x_zm_rhtaid=202#/registration Join the Joy Circle: https://www.schoolofjoypodcast.com/join-our-join-circle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolofjoypodcast Substack: https://substack.com/@schoolofjoy

  3. May 31

    In'Easa Mabu Ishtar - From Shadow to Light: The Inner Journey of Humanity

    In this episode, Renske and Ishtar discuss the concept of channeling, the joy of spiritual awakening, and the challenges of humanity's collective consciousness. They explore the importance of connecting with spirit, the simplicity of the spiritual path, and the impact of judgment and belief systems on individual and collective growth. The conversation delves into the concept of inner work, consciousness, and the impact of personal transformation on the collective. It emphasizes the importance of diving deep within oneself, embracing light and shadow, and the role of spirit in guiding personal growth and change. Joy Circle (monthly newsletter + reflections/meditations/resources): https://www.schoolofjoypodcast.com/join-our-join-circle Sign up for the Master's Way: https://renskevandenbraak.plugandpay.nl/checkout/the-masters-way-path-of-light Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolofjoypodcast/ Ishtar's Website - https://theishtarchannel.com Takeaways Channeling is the process of opening one's spiritual stream of consciousness to allow the higher frequency of the spirit to flow through into the physical realms.The spiritual path is a journey of learning and growth, and it is essential to connect with spirit, release judgment, and embrace joy in the process. Inner work is a transformative journey that involves embracing both light and shadow.Consciousness is a state of being in a high vibration, and it is essential to connect with spirit to bring light to the shadows within oneself. Chapters 00:00 Overcoming Judgment and Belief Systems28:13 The State of Being in Consciousness33:44 The Gift of Inner Work41:36 The Power of Personal Choice and Spirit

  4. Apr 5

    Attachments & Aspects: Understanding What Triggers Us

    Attachments & Aspects: Understanding What Triggers Us What if every time you felt triggered, it was actually an invitation? In this episode, Renske and B explore one of the most transformative concepts in their inner work — aspects and attachments — and how understanding them can shift you from feeling like a victim of your emotions to living from a place of real empowerment. Renske breaks down what aspects actually are, why our emotions are like text messages from our soul, and how the breath is the gateway to the heart space where real healing happens. B shares how visualising that energetic cord — the one we hook onto other people’s behaviour — has been one of the most freeing realisations of her journey. Together they dive into: ✨ What aspects and attachments are — and how to know when one is stepping forward ✨ Why emotions aren’t something to push away, but to welcome and listen to ✨ The spiral of growth — why we revisit similar triggers, just with deeper awareness ✨ How to work with an aspect lovingly rather than forcing it to shift ✨ Why group work creates such a powerful container for this healing ✨ The ego mind as a gift — not the enemy — and what it means to let spirit take the wheel Plus joy sparks — B finds deep gratitude in an early morning woodland walk, and Renske shares two beautiful moments of watching her family naturally weave meditation and self-care into their everyday life. 💛 If you’ve ever found yourself cycling through the same triggers and wondering why, this episode is for you. Come join our Joy Circle — https://www.schoolofjoypodcast.com/join-our-join-circle Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolofjoypodcas

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School of Joy is a space for honest conversations about what it really means to live a spiritual life in the modern world. In each episode, we share honest conversations about our journey doing the inner work, and how acceptance and presence have supported us to live a joyful life. We also talk about the challenges and resistance, and how we face these in everyday life. This podcast is for those who feel lost, stuck, or quietly searching for more — and for those who feel curious about understanding spirituality in a way that feels grounded, joyful, and real. Here, spirituality is simple, practical, and human. Joy isn’t the destination — it’s the path.