School of Joy

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 [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 [https://www.schoolofjoypodcast.com/join-our-join-circle] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolofjoypodcast [https://www.instagram.com/schoolofjoypodcast] Substack: https://substack.com/@schoolofjoy [https://substack.com/@schoolofjoy]

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 [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 [https://www.schoolofjoypodcast.com/join-our-join-circle] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolofjoypodcast [https://www.instagram.com/schoolofjoypodcast] Substack: https://substack.com/@schoolofjoy [https://substack.com/@schoolofjoy]

Renske's Journey in Parenthood: Spiritual Self Mastery 2.0

Renske shares her journey of spiritual self-mastery, emphasising the importance of radical responsibility, interconnectedness, and the integration of spiritual and physical life. She discusses the challenges and lessons of motherhood, highlighting the process of acceptance and the transformative power of self-mastery. The conversation delves into the theme of acceptance and self-mastery, exploring personal experiences and insights related to these topics. It also touches on the power of holding space for emotions and finding joy in everyday moments. Takeaways * Radical responsibility * Acceptance and transformation Acceptance is the key to self-mastery * Holding space for emotions and finding joy sparks in everyday life Come join our Joy Circle — https://www.schoolofjoypodcast.com/join-our-join-circle [https://www.schoolofjoypodcast.com/join-our-join-circle] Find us on Substack - https://substack.com/@schoolofjoy [https://substack.com/@schoolofjoy] Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolofjoypodcast?igsh=amUxZ2FvNjV6cXNs [https://www.instagram.com/schoolofjoypodcast?igsh=amUxZ2FvNjV6cXNs]

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 [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 [https://renskevandenbraak.plugandpay.nl/checkout/the-masters-way-path-of-light] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolofjoypodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/schoolofjoypodcast/] Ishtar's Website - https://theishtarchannel.com [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 Systems * 28:13 The State of Being in Consciousness * 33:44 The Gift of Inner Work * 41:36 The Power of Personal Choice and Spirit

Why You Can't Get Meditation Wrong

Joy Circle (monthly newsletter + reflections/meditations/resources): https://www.schoolofjoypodcast.com/join-our-join-circle [https://www.schoolofjoypodcast.com/join-our-join-circle] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolofjoypodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/schoolofjoypodcast/] Meditations by Joe Dispenza: https://drjoedispenza.com/meditations [https://drjoedispenza.com/meditations] B’s book recommendation: Bliss More by Light Watkins https://www.lightwatkins.com/books [https://www.lightwatkins.com/books] The conversation delves into the transformative power of meditation, the challenges and growth experienced in meditation practice, and the deepening of the meditation practice. It also explores the different layers of meditation, the experience of guided meditation, and the joy sparked by meditation and nature. Takeaways * Meditation has the power to transform lives * Challenges in meditation practice lead to growth and deepening of the practice Chapters * 00:00 The Power of Meditation * 06:03 Flexibility in Meditation Practice * 26:14 Different Layers of Meditation * 35:00 Guided Meditation Experience