In the House of Essence Podcast we dive into topics that nourish body, mind, and the planet. Romy & Michelle interview teachers, healers, experts and leaders about topics that help you reconnect to yourself and the world around you. We hope to inspire you and guide you on your path to a more conscious and sustainable life.
Sound healing and tapping into your home frequency - with Stacey Griffin
In the thirteenth episode, Romy and Michelle talk to Stacey Griffin; sound healing practitioner and mindfulness meditation teacher. Stacey is the founder of Shift Meditation, but also an artist and advocate for bringing sound as medicine into the mainstream. We dive into the healing effects of sound, the benefits of a sound bath for both body and mind and how it can help you reconnect with yourself. Stacey shares about her personal and spiritual journey and how she got closer to her essence by following her intuition. We talk about the ancient history of sound, working with frequencies and how you can tap into your home frequency. Read more at: www.houseofessence.nl Instagram: @shiftmeditation @houseofessencenl @michelledingemanse_ @romy.barendse. Podcast artwork by Emily van Vught. Lead music by Rico Greene. Editing by Erik van Oosten.
27 Nov 2020
Shamanism, soul retrieval and working with spirit - with Saraï Pannekoek
In the twelfth episode, Michelle & Romy talk to Saraï Pannekoek; shamanic practitioner and coach and most of all, a woman full of wisdom. We dive into various shamanic rituals and different lineages of this ancient tradition. Saraï passionately shares shares about her journey towards becoming a shamanic practitioner, about following your intuition and being humble. We share our thoughts about the beauty of life and death and dive into the spirit world. We talk about journeying into the lower world, spirit animals and Saraï shares about how you can embrace these teachings yourself. Read more at: www.houseofessence.nl Instagram: @saraipannekoek @houseofessencenl @michelledingemanse_ @romy.barendse. Podcast artwork by Emily van Vught. Lead music by Rico Greene. Editing by Erik van Oosten.
13 Nov 2020
The ocean as a healer and teacher - with Simon Witt
In the eleventh episode, Romy and Michelle talk with Simon Witt; ocean protector, geographer and environmentalist for the Surfrider Foundation, about our wondrous water world. We dive into why the ocean is so important for people, animals and planet and how she's doing nowadays. We talk about the healing effects of being near the ocean or in the water, but also about rising sea levels and plastic pollution. Simon shares about his special connection to the ocean and all the things we can do to protect her. For more: @socialenvironmentalism @surfridereurope @houseofessencenl @michelledingemandse_ @romy.barendse. Podcast artwork by Emily van Vught. Lead music by Rico Greene. Editing by Erik van Oosten.
30 Oct 2020
Release and reduce stress; a deep dive into forest bathing - with Eefje Ludwig
In our tenth episode, Romy speaks with Eefje Ludwig; forest bathing guide, coach and founder of The Forest Bathing Circle. We dive into forest bathing and its positive effects on our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. We talk about our connection with nature and how this has changed over the past few centuries. Eefje explains about the history behind forest bathing and how this slow, sensory and embodied practice works. She also shares one of the strongest invitations to strengthen your connection with nature and yourself. For more: @theforestbathingcircle (with the special code HOUSEOFESSENCE30 you can order your forest bathing audioguide with 30% discount) @houseofessencenl @michelledingemandse_ @romy.barendse. Podcast artwork by Emily van Vught. Lead music by Rico Greene. Editing by Erik van Oosten.
16 Oct 2020
Medicinal power of plants; reconnecting to Mother Nature - with Lisette Kreischer
In our nineth episode, Romy and Michelle speak with Lisette Kreischer, herbalist and activist for animals, plants and Mother Earth. We dive into the medicinal powers of plants and how we can be our own doctors. Lisette shares all about her journey with the plant kingdom and Mother Nature and what this has brought her over the years. We talk about the importance of your intuition when it comes to your own health, but also about our connection to Mother Earth. Lisette explains about the various healing effects of plants and how you can start with using these. For more: @lisettekreischer @houseofessencenl @michelledingemandse_ @romy.barendse. Podcast artwork by Emily van Vught. Lead music by Rico Greene. Editing by Erik van Oosten.
25 Sept 2020
Heal and transform through sacred cacao - with Britta Waechter
In this eight episode, Romy and Michelle talk with Britta Waechter; cacao alchemist, energy healer and founder of Unbound about sacred cacao. We dive into its origins and the cultural history of cacao, dating back to the Mayans and Aztecs. Britta shares all about her journey with cacao and what it has brought her over the years. We We talk about the numerous health benefits for both body and mind, but also the transforming and healing power of cacao. We dive into the spiritual side of cacao and what a sacred cacao ritual or ceremony can bring you. For more: @brittawaechter @houseofessencenl @michelledingemandse_ @romy.barendse. Podcast artwork by Emily van Vught. Lead music by Rico Greene. Editing by Erik van Oosten.
28 Aug 2020
Living from your essence; learn to connect to your heart intelligence - with Tess Keijzer
In this seventh episode, Romy talks with Tess Keijzer; heart intelligence expert and founder of @andheart.co about living and leading from the heart. We take a deep dive into heart intelligence: what it means and how it works. We discuss the science behind it and why connecting to your heart is so important. Tess thoroughly explains about heart coherence, how the heart and brain work together, and how connecting to your heart can help you to help heal yourself physically, mentally and emotionally. We talk about the connection with the quantum field, tapping into your higher self and what heart-centered leadership truly looks like. @andheart.co @houseofessencenl @michelledingemandse_ @romy.barendse. Podcast artwork by Emily van Vught. Lead music by Rico Greene.
14 Aug 2020
The magical power of ice: how to strengthen body and mind - with Verie Aarts
In this sixth episode, Romy & Michelle talk with Verie Aarts; coach and mentor who uses cold exposure and ice baths as one of her favorite coaching methods. Verie shares openly about her journey with the ice bath; how it helped her with her depression and anxiety disorder and reconnecting with herself. We discuss the methods and theory behind it, and how the ice bath can serve as a mirror of your personal growth. We dive into the strength of the mind-body connection, the many health benefits of exposing yourself to the cold, but also talk about the spiritual side and how it can help you experience total silence, happiness and bliss. @verie.nl @houseofessencenl @michelledingemandse_ @romy.barendse. Podcast artwork by Emily van Vught. Lead music by Rico Greene.
31 Jul 2020
Vegan lifestyle: a positive impact on yourself and the planet - with Lisa Stel
In this fifth episode, Romy & Michelle talk with Lisa Stel; vegan lifestyle influencer and co-founder of Smarter Food Choices. We talk about how a plant based lifestyle can be beneficial for humans, animals as well as the planet and how it’s actually one of the easiest ways to make a positive impact and reduce your environmental foot print. Lisa shares about her path from being the biggest meat eater to embracing a nourishing vegan lifestyle. And how changing her diet led her to a whole journey of personal and spiritual development. We dive into what living a vegan lifestyle looks like, the controversies around it and how being gentle with yourself is incredibly important when you want to make a change in your life. Read more at: www.houseofessence.l Instagram: @lisagoesvegan @smarterfoodchoices @houseofessencenl @michelledingemandse_ @romy.barendse. Podcast artwork by Emily van Vught. Lead music by Rico Greene.
17 Jul 2020
Being comfortable in discomfort; a deep dive into Kundalini Yoga - with Marieke de Lange
In the fourth episode, Romy talks to Marieke de Lange; founder of the Kundalini Yogaschool and a woman full of wisdom. We talk about Kundalini yoga and what this dynamic yoga practice can do for you, but also why people find it weird or intimidating. Marieke shares all about her own journey with Kundalini, from her first time experience to the controversy around the founder; Yogi Bahjan. We dive into the mind and its tendency to take over control. We talk how yoga and meditation can help us connect deeper to ourselves and that we can’t expect to find everything in one practice. Read more at: www.houseofessence.l Instagram: @kundaliniyogaschool @marieke.janna @houseofessencenl @michelledingemandse_ @romy.barendse. Podcast artwork by Emily van Vught. Lead music by Rico Greene.
3 Jul 2020
Holistic health, healing and a touch of magic - with Naomi van Ree
In the third episode, Michelle & Romy speak with Naomi van Ree; healer and holistic, energetic practitioner. We talk about holistic health and what that means in these current times. Naomi shares what she does during a healing session and how all aspects of our lives are interconnected. We dive into alternative medicine, daoism and everything that has to do with energy work. We touch upon contacting spirits and ancestors and the influence of past lives. We talk about living a conscious life and how spirituality plays an important role in this. Naomi is also the co-host of the Op Zoek podcast (in Dutch) @opzoekpodcast. Read more at: www.houseofessence.l Instagram: @naomivanree @houseofessencenl @michelledingemandse_ @romy.barendse. Podcast artwork by Emily van Vught. Lead music by Rico Greene.
18 Jun 2020
Eco-positivity, sustainability and conscious choices - with Saskia Mulder
In the second episode Romy is interviewing the most positive sustainability influencer there is; Saskia Mulder, also known as The Social Reporter. Saskia doesn't only share practical tips and advice about sustainability and what we can do for the world, but also explains how it all starts with ourselves. We dive into what spirituality means to her, her journey in connecting more to herself and the importance of taking care of yourself before you can truly take care of the planet. We talk about how to make conscious choices, and how to motivate others to do the same. Disclaimer: the podcast was recorded via Zoom due to the covid-19 restrictions of the past few months. Sources and tips mentioned in the podcast: The Hidden Impact / De Verborgen Impact by Babette Porcelijn, documentaries: Cowspiracy, The True Cost, Minimalism, Before the Flood. Read more at: www.houseofessence.nl. Instagram: @houseofessencenl @thesocialreporter @michelledingemanse_ @romy.barendse . Podcast artwork by Emily van Vught. Lead music by Rico Greene.
10 Jun 2020
How it all started; a peek behind the scenes - with Romy & Michelle
In the first episode of the House of Essence podcast Romy & Michelle share the story behind House of Essence. Michelle & Romy talk about how it all started, the vision behind the concept and what you can expect. More and more people are becoming conscious that we need to live our lives differently, feeling the need to reconnect to our true selves and the world around us. We hope to inspire and guide you on your path to a more conscious and sustainable life. Read more at: www.houseofessence.nl. Instagram: @houseofessencenl @michelledingemanse_ @romy.barendse . Podcast artwork by Emily van Vught. Lead music by Rico Greene.
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