De Krachtengel (NL)

Brigitta van Hengstum, known as Bri, is a warmhearted, knowledgeable, down-to-earth therapist and process facilitator. Through her company, De Krachtengel, she works with the transformative power of truffles (psilocybin).

Bri has faced her own personal struggles. In 2015, she attended her first ceremony with plant medicine and experienced her first glimpse of the profound healing power that comes from turning inward with the aid of psychoactive plant medicine.

For the next two years, she worked relentlessly. Determined to heal, she approached each ceremony with full armor and sharpened swords, attending countless workshops, reading numerous books, and participating in various courses. Despite her efforts, progress was slow and hard-earned.

It took her years—and a near-death experience—to realize that working hard to heal isn't the answer. Healing comes from working from the heart. Instead of using a sledgehammer to break down the walls she had built, she learned to melt them away with compassion and self-love.

By nurturing her inner softness and deepening her connection with herself through ceremonies and in daily life, she finally began to make real progress. Gradually, the knowledge she had accumulated from books, workshops, and courses over the years shifted from her head to her heart.

Throughout her journey, music has always been her constant companion. Music supported her in ceremony and daily life, helping her navigate difficult emotions and break free from old habits and patterns. To her, music is a form of medicine, offering energy and guidance as she pursued the change she sought.

Today, Bri facilitates highly regarded ceremonies using plant medicine such as truffles and non-psychoactive cacao. During each ceremony, she intuitively selects music or sounds that resonate with the needs of the moment. She is known for her personal attention before, during, and after ceremonies, inspiring her clients to find their own gentle path to healing.