Malou Dronkers is an artisan chocolate and cacao maker from Amsterdam. She’s the founder of the handrafted chocolate brand “Macaomovement” and the co-founder of Wild Child Cacao, a manufactory of 100% pure bean to bar cacao paste.It's not easy finding anyone more passionate and knowledgeable about the art of chocolate making, and hearing Malou talk about beans, bars, roasting, flavour profiles and tempering usually gets people even more excited about the topic than they already are - sweet stuff, you're in for a treat!In this episode, we unwrap (pun intended) the story of chocolate and cacao from the first to the last bite. How do you even become a chocolate maker in the first place? What's the difference between chocolate and cacao? (Why) does chocolate make us happy? What's so special about the cacao plant and how has its use evolved historically speaking? Why is cacao experiencing a renaissance in its ceremonial use? And how can we ensure ethical and sustainable consumption of the probably most emotional consumer product on the market?So get yourself a hot cup of cacao, lean back and enjoy this delicious conversation - and whether you're a chocolate enthusiast or just curious about the journey of your favourite sweet treat, you'll likely learn a thing or two about the brown gold you so cherish. ║ Connect with Malou Dronkers ║Instagram MacaoMovement - https://www.instagram.com/macaomovement/Instagram Wild Child Cacao - https://www.instagram.com/wildchildcacao/ Website MacaoMovement - https://www.macaomovement.com/shopWebsite Wild Child Cacao - https://wildchildcacao.com/shop/ ║ Connect with Anna ║Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annacatharinheil/Email - [email protected] - https://annaheil.com/Join My Telegram Channel - https://t.me/+4sibUkKfiJU4OTA6Sign Up To My Newsletter - https://annaheil.com/contact/

Kimberly Ann Johnson is a well-known somatic practitioner, educator, author, podcaster and mother. Her work evolves around the themes of birth, motherhood, sex, relationships and trauma healing, with the aim of helping women to live a life of pleasure and power.In this podcast episode, we explore the challenges and needs of new mothers during the fourth trimester of their pregnancy - the postpartum period. In our modern society, there's little to no common understanding on how mothers should best be supported in the first days and months with their newborns, as intergenerational exchange of knowledge and best practices is becoming increasingly rare. The results are feelings of overwhelm, insecurity, inadequacy, depression and stress.Kimberly has been working on rebuild a supportive Mother Culture for years, and shares her insights on what is really needed to help new mothers land safely in the turbulent new world that is motherhood, and to heal both physically and emotionally from the stress of pregnancy and childbirth.Finally, we also touch upon the transformational potential the fourth trimester holds,  how new mothers can use this to their advantage, and truly navigate this rite of passage in a way that serves rather than harms them.║ Connect with Kimberly Ann Johnson ║Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kimberly.ann.johnson/Website - https://kimberlyannjohnson.com/Book "The Fourth Trimester" - https://kimberlyannjohnson.com/the-fourth-trimester/Course "Fourth Trimester Food" - https://kimberlyannjohnson.com/the-fourth-trimester/Course "MotherCircle" - https://mothercircle.com/mothercircle/MotherCircle Facilitator Training - https://mothercircle.com/mothercircle-facilitator-training/║ Connect with Anna ║Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annacatharinheil/Email - [email protected] - https://annaheil.com/Join My Telegram Channel - https://t.me/+4sibUkKfiJU4OTA6Sign Up To My Newsletter - https://annaheil.com/contact/

Victoria Etherington is a certified coach, specialising in supporting people in preparing for and later integrating psychedelic or other peak experiences. She is also the co-founder of Entheogenesis, a legal psilocybin retreat in the Netherlands with an in-depth 5 week preparation and integration programme supporting the experience itself. She also works with breathwork and other somatic modalities in Berlin, either in a group or 1-1 context - hosting intimate breathwork ceremonies, encouraging an exploration of the subconscious.In this episode we discuss what integration means in the context of a psychedelic or peak experiences, and why it is of such high importance when it comes to ensuring lasting change and transformation. Diving into the research findings of recent years on this topic, as well as the traditional and indigenous perspective, we also look at what to consider when preparing for ceremony - and how the preparation process impacts the experience. Finally, the conversation touches upon the benefits of altered states of consciousness in general, and discusses a range of alternative modalities that have the ability bring about such altered states outside of the psychedelic realm. ║ Connect with Victoria Etherington║Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriastruth_Events & Workshops: https://www.eventbrite.de/o/victoria-etherington-56748789163 Berlin Breathwork Events: https://t.me/spirebreathBerlin Lioness Gatherings - Women's Events: https://t.me/lionessgatherings║ Connect with Anna ║Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annacatharinheil/Email - [email protected] - https://annaheil.com/Join My Telegram Channel - https://t.me/+4sibUkKfiJU4OTA6Sign Up To My Newsletter - https://annaheil.com/contact/║ Additional Links ║Entheogenesis: https://entheogenesis.nl/

Susanne Roursgaard is the creator and founder of the The Gaia Method, with decades of experience as a practitioner, therapist, teacher, workshop leader, midwife, sexologist, family therapist and couples counsellor.  Her work evolves around  helping people shed blockages, old patterns, trauma and limiting beliefs that disconnect them from themselves and their bodies - through a combination of gentle bodywork, de-armouring, breathwork, sound and energy work.In this conversation, we talk about why armour forms in the first place, where it tends to manifest in the body,  the advantage of lovingly "inviting" the body to release stuck energies instead of breaking through the armour with force, what a release might feel and look like, as well as the benefits people tend to experience during and after a de-armouring session or trajectory. We also dive into the imprint that we already carry as we are born into this world, given the conditions that we face in the womb, the way our birth story unfolds, and the extent to which the environment we find ourselves in afterwards presents itself as welcoming or hostile towards us.Finally, we touch upon the potency of combining these modalities with plant medicine work, specifically in the context of ceremonial use of Ayahuasca.║ Connect with Susanne Roursgaard║Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_gaia_method/Website - https://www.the-gaia-method.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thegaiamethod9695Facebook Group (Self-Dearmouring for Women) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/271789054213337║ Connect with Anna ║Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annacatharinheil/Email - [email protected] - https://annaheil.com/Join My Telegram Channel - https://t.me/+4sibUkKfiJU4OTA6Sign Up To My Newsletter - https://annaheil.com/contact/

Apparent UFO sightings and the question as to whether there is extraterrestrial life has been influencing humanity for as long as we can remember.  While some people think that it's a complete myth rooted in conspiracy theories, others believe that extraterrestrial beings are indeed living amongst us at this very moment, with either good or bad intentions - depending on who you ask.As a natural sceptic, Jerry Mattox has been researching the matter in an almost scientific way for years now, and has gained a lot of interesting and surprising insights that have caused him to be able to talk about the matter in a nuanced and compelling way, that simply tries to question and inform rather than convince.In this episode, we discuss what the UFO phenomenon is, explore why many highly influential people, as well as official bodies - including a number of governments - have recently started to openly recognise and de-stigmatise the phenomenon, and look at some of the most compelling cases out there.Yet we also dive a little deeper than this, and explore how this phenomenon - whether fact or fiction - has impacted modern culture and religion, and which better questions to ask beyond "is it real"?║ Connect with Jerry Mattox║Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/in.halien/║ Connect with Anna ║Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annacatharinheil/Email - [email protected] - https://annaheil.com/Join My Telegram Channel - https://t.me/+4sibUkKfiJU4OTA6Sign Up To My Newsletter - https://annaheil.com/contact/║ Additional Links & Mentions ║Documentary Film - "The Phenomenon" directed by James FoxBook #1 - "In Plain Sight" written by Investigative Journalist Ross CoulthartBook #2 - "Flying Saucers: A Modern Myth of Things Seen in the Skies: A Modern Myth of Things Seen in the Sky" written by Carl JungBooks #3-4 -  "Passport to Magonia" & "The Invisible College" written by French-born Scientist, Venture Capitalist and Ufologist Jacques Vallée. Now resides in Silicon Valley.The Nimitz Incident (2004) is well described by the Pilot Commander David Fravor in the following podcast interview:https://youtu.be/aB8zcAttP1E?si=0mnL9oTs1otGlt3UHouse lawmakers holds a congressional hearing regarding UFO's and Government Transparency featuring David Grusch, David Fravor as well as Ryan Graves testifying under oath:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNgoul4vyDMInitial interview of David Grusch going public with his non-classified testimony:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfZUA9DMzYQ2017 article in NYT's that kicked off the modern resurgence of UFO interest: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/16/us/politics/pentagon-program-ufo-harry-reid.htmlInitial article revealing David Grusch story:https://thedebrief.org/intelligence-officials-say-u-s-has-retrieved-non-human-craft/

Nicole Nyima Costerus has been studying and immersing herself in a wide range of different spiritual practices from around the world for many years now, which have brought her to many unusual places across the globe, and caused her to travel off the beaten path. In this episode, we talk about her recent initiation as a vodou priestess in the tradition of Benin of West Africa, her time in sacred dieta with the Yananawa tribe in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest, as well as her experience of spending  prolonged periods of time in complete darkness and insolation from the outside world.Despite getting into some of her biggest insights and takeaways from these journeys, we explore how Nicole has integrated what she has learned into her work, and translates these complex, age-old teachings into digestable lessons for people who feel called to connect to these ancestral wisdoms that still hold true in our modern age.As the founder of "Women of Ancient Futures" and the host of the "Seeing in the Dark" podcast, Nicole is truly building bridges between the old and the new, bringing ancient teachings into these modern times. So sit back, relax, and get inspired by this light-hearted conversation around transformational journeywork and personal growth. ║ Connect with Nicole Costerus║Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nicole.nyima.costerus/ Website - https://www.womenofancientfutures.com/Trusting your Intuitive Gifts & Psychic Abilities (FREE Masterclass) - https://www.womenofancientfutures.com/intuitive-gifts-masterclassSeeing in the Dark Podcast - https://www.womenofancientfutures.com/blog║ Connect with Anna ║Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annacatharinheil/Email - [email protected] - https://annaheil.com/Join My Telegram Channel - https://t.me/+4sibUkKfiJU4OTA6Sign Up To My Newsletter - https://annaheil.com/contact/

Hein Pijnnaken has been at the forefront of Microdosing education, research and destigmatisation since  founding the Microdosing Institute in 2017 together with his business partner Jakobien van der Weijden. The Microdosing Institute is a global platform for education, research and community, that aims to unite indigenous wisdom with modern science to enable responsible, conscious and effective microdosing with psychedelics. Hein is  an NLP Transformational Coach, and has almost 30 years of experience with various psychedelics - both in the context of personal use as well as in a guiding role. In our conversation, we outline what microdosing is (and what it is not!), what benefits it might have when used in an informed and responsible manner, why it it so stigmatised in our Western society, what scientific backing can be found around the practice, and what precautions to take. Besides exploring the current hype around microdosing psilocybin (usually in the form of magic truffles), we also touch upon the benefits of microdosing other psychedelic substances such as ayahuasca, huachuma, iboga, amanita muscaria and LSD. The episode also contains a bunch of  anecdotes and insights around the topic based on our personal experiences with these substances - so it's a good mix of science & story, as well as proven fact & personal opinion.  DISCLAIMER - all content in this episode is designed for informational and educational purposes only. Always consult a professional in the field for advice on your particular needs and circumstances before making any decision around whether to engage in the use of psychedelic substances yourself. ║ Connect with Hein Pijnnaken║Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/microdosinginstitute/Website - https://microdosinginstitute.com/Shop - https://microdose.nl/ ║ Connect with Anna ║Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annacatharinheil/Email - [email protected] - https://annaheil.com/Join My Telegram Channel - https://t.me/+4sibUkKfiJU4OTA6Sign Up To My Newsletter - https://annaheil.com/contact/

Laura van der Vorst is a leading hormone health expert, certified functional nutritionist and successful wellness entrepreneur. She co-founded her first company healthcoachfx.com, which aims to help women find back into hormonal balance naturally, with her mother Petra in 2014, and recently became the co-creator of & a teacher at the Women Empowerment Coaching Certification Training.In this conversation, Laura generously shares her knowledge around all things hormone health. Our discussion takes us all the way from the most basic questions such as "what is a hormone and how does it differ from a neurotransmitter?" to more in-depth explorations of why hormones are the secret rulers of the body, different types of common hormonal imbalances in both women and men, their root causes, and what people can do to naturally come back into homeostasis and hormonal balance.While we clearly live in times where our hormones are severely challenged due to the environment we find ourselves in, there's also so much we can do to support our bodies - so this episode is an inspirational one for those who wish to take their (hormonal) health back into their own hands!║ Connect with Laura van de Vorst ║Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauravandevorst/healthcoach.fx - https://healthcoachfx.com/Embodied Coaching Institute - https://www.instagram.com/embodiedcoachinginstitute/Professional Women Empowerment Coach Training - https://healthcoachfx.com/women-empowerment-coach/║ Connect with Anna ║Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annacatharinheil/Email - [email protected] - https://annaheil.com/Join My Telegram Channel - https://t.me/+4sibUkKfiJU4OTA6Sign Up To My Newsletter - https://annaheil.com/contact/║ Additional Links ║FREE Hormone Imbalance Quiz - https://programs.healthcoachfx.com/quiz-hormone-type/Female Cycle Superpowers Course - https://healthcoachfx.com/female-cycle-superpowers/

Salman Hatta takes us on the journey from his head to his heart. Leaving his life as a well-paid, successful, yet unfulfilled professional at top notch investment banks and highly promising startups behind, he decided to walk a completely different path - lead by his heart's calling.  Nowadays, he’s a certified life and psychedelic integration coach, yoga teacher, somatic breathwork facilitator, reiki practitioner, ecstatic dance DJ, jewellery designer and program director at 1heart Journeys, an organisation that organises transformative ayahuasca retreats for entrepreneurs, founders, and changemakers. In our conversation, we talk about the main catalysts for his transformation, some lessons he learned along the way, things he had to let go of as he transitioned into this new era of his life, and the many blessings his courage to follow his heart has brought. An inspiring episode to listen to, especially for those that are currently undergoing a similar transition in their own lives.║ Connect with Salman Hatta ║Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.shalman/Website - https://www.salmanhatta.com/Jewellery - https://www.etsy.com/shop/SpiritLuminousBaliSoundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/djshalman║ Connect with Anna ║Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annacatharinheil/Email - [email protected] - https://annaheil.com/Join My Telegram Channel - https://t.me/+4sibUkKfiJU4OTA6Sign Up To My Newsletter - https://annaheil.com/contact/║ Additional Links ║1heart Journeys - https://www.1heart.com/

Sexologist, psychologist, biohacker and author Anna Lindfors helps us gain a deeper understanding of sexuality, sensuality, womanhood and cycle based living in this episode - and the inherent interconnectedness of these concepts.Our conversation aims to explore and answer questions such as what stands in our way of experiencing sexual pleasure, whether women are by nature "less sexual" than men, how our nervous system influences our ability to experience pleasure, how trauma can limit our sexual expression and influence our relationships, which practices we can use to reconnect to our bodies, sexuality and sensuality, and how the female cycle influences a woman's behaviour way beyond the physical.Additionally, we cover topics such as masturbation as a conscious embodiment practice, orgasms as the ultimate biohack and FemTech tools to track and level up your pleasure.This is a juicy one - so give it a listen and enjoy to the max!║ Connect with Anna Lindfors ║Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healwithanna/Website - https://annalindfors.com/║ Connect with Anna ║Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annacatharinheil/Email - [email protected] - https://annaheil.com/Join My Telegram Channel - https://t.me/+4sibUkKfiJU4OTA6Sign Up To My Newsletter - https://annaheil.com/contact/║ Additional Links ║Lioness Smart Vibrator - https://lioness.io/