School of Shamanism

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Welcome to School of Shamanism, where ancient wisdom meets everyday life. This is your space to explore shamanic practices, healing, and spiritual transformation in real, practical ways.  SEASON 1: Walking Between Worlds  We're kicking things off with conversations that matter. Each episode, I sit down with healers, teachers, and practitioners who live at the crossroads between ancient and modern, spirit and matter, visible and invisible worlds. 

  1. 1D AGO

    S1 EP15: When the body, the soul, and the system collide with Cori Wilkie

    What does it really mean to walk between worlds, not as a concept, but as a lived, embodied reality? In this episode of Walking Between Worlds, Giada sits down with Cori Wilkie, founder of KOA Edinburgh, trauma-informed somatic therapist, and justice practitioner, for a deeply honest conversation about identity, integrity, and what it costs (and gives) to live between very different realities. Cori shares her journey from yoga and Reiki into trauma-informed somatic work, shaped by personal trauma, surgery, and the long road back into the body. Together, Giada and Cori explore what happens when spiritual practice meets structured systems, when soul-led work exists alongside criminal justice, and when freedom and responsibility pull in opposite directions. This is a conversation about: navigating multiple identities without losing yourselfstaying grounded when your worlds ask different things of youtrauma, nervous systems, and listening to the body as truthjustice, compassion, and why “being strong” is wildly misunderstoodgrief, loss, and trusting life even when it hurtsTender, fiery, reflective, and real, this episode is for anyone who has ever felt split between who they are and where they stand. Connect with Cori Wilkie: Website: www.koa-edinburgh.co.ukInstagram: @koaedinburghTikTok: @koaedinburgh2Facebook: KOAPodcast: KOA UnpluggedCori works primarily in Edinburgh with in-person workshops, and also offers online group work, collaborations, and trauma-informed training in community and corporate settings. Connect with Giada Gaslini: Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.ukInstagram: @‌schoolofshamanismFacebook: School of ShamanismYoutube: School of ShamanismAbout the Host Originally hailing from the vibrant city of Milan, I’ve spent the past two decades traversing the globe in a quest for spiritual and personal growth and combined with 25 years of international corporate work experience. From navigating the vast landscapes of Australia in a campervan to finding tranquility living in a Buddhist monastery in Nepal, my journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Along the way, I’ve delved deep into Buddhist teachings, yoga, and shamanism, becoming Shamanic Teacher,  Forest Therapy Guide, Esoteric Numerologist, Shamanic and Integral Yoga Teacher and Ikigai Coach. In 2013 I settled in Edinburgh, where  I founded the Art and Spirituality Centre, a social enterprise and the School of Shamanism, where I passionately help others on their own transformative journeys. Listen and Subscribe Apple Podcasts: Subscribe & Review Spotify: Follow & Rate Leave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the show Turn on notifications for the new episodes. ________________________________________________________ CHAPTERS Welcome Cori Wilkie Wearing two hats without losing yourself Letting go of “I’m not enough” The practice of balance Where to find Cori ________________________________________________________

    34 min

  2. APR 3

    S1 EP14: Intuition vs fear: learning to tell the difference

    In this episode of School of Shamanism, Giada continues the theme of Walking Between Worlds by exploring one of the most essential skills on the spiritual path: intuition. After introducing visible and invisible worlds in the previous episode, Giada explains how intuition acts as the bridge between them. It is the subtle guidance system that allows us to receive signals from the unseen while navigating the practical demands of everyday life. Drawing from both shamanic tradition and her own lived experience, Giada reflects on what it truly means to walk between worlds. For many people, this means balancing two parallel lives: the grounded responsibilities of work, family, and society, alongside the quieter inner life of spiritual practice, soul guidance, and intuitive knowing. The episode also explores why trusting intuition can be so difficult. In a world that prioritises logic, proof, and measurable outcomes, intuitive knowing is often dismissed or ignored. Over time, many people learn to silence that quiet inner voice, especially in professional environments where instinct rarely counts as valid evidence. Giada breaks down the difference between intuition and fear, explaining how these two signals can feel similar but arise from very different places within us. She also shares practical ways to begin strengthening intuitive awareness through stillness, observation, and small everyday choices. Because intuition is not something mystical reserved for a few people. It is a natural ability we all possess; the quiet language through which the soul communicates with us, and learning to trust it is one of the most powerful ways we can reconnect the visible and invisible worlds within our lives. Connect with Giada Gaslini: Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.ukInstagram: @‌schoolofshamanismFacebook: School of ShamanismYoutube: School of ShamanismAbout the Host Originally hailing from the vibrant city of Milan, I’ve spent the past two decades traversing the globe in a quest for spiritual and personal growth and combined with 25 years of international corporate work experience. From navigating the vast landscapes of Australia in a campervan to finding tranquility living in a Buddhist monastery in Nepal, my journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Along the way, I’ve delved deep into Buddhist teachings, yoga, and shamanism, becoming Shamanic Teacher,  Forest Therapy Guide, Esoteric Numerologist, Shamanic and Integral Yoga Teacher and Ikigai Coach. In 2013 I settled in Edinburgh, where  I founded the Art and Spirituality Centre, a social enterprise and the School of Shamanism, where I passionately help others on their own transformative journeys. Listen and Subscribe Apple Podcasts: Subscribe & Review Spotify: Follow & Rate Leave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the show Turn on notifications for the new episodes.

    12 min

  3. MAR 27

    S1 EP13: Trusting the body’s quiet wisdom with Maria Doherty

    In this episode of Walking In Between Worlds, Giada is joined by the wonderful Maria Doherty - therapist, flower and vibrational essence practitioner and long-time bridge between the NHS and the subtle world of nature-based healing. After nearly four decades working as an occupational therapist with children with additional support needs, Maria shares how her path slowly expanded into Reiki, flower essences, crystal and animal essences, and intuitive work — without ever abandoning her grounded, practical roots. This is a conversation about learning to trust what the body already knows, and about honouring both science and subtlety without forcing them to compete. We talk about walking between institutional healthcare and intuitive practice, working ethically inside the system, and why children and animals often respond first — without explanation, belief, or resistance. Maria demystifies flower and vibrational essences, explains how they’re made, how they work alongside conventional medicine, and why curiosity matters more than belief. Together, we reflect on intuition versus fear, the intelligence of nature, and how tuning in, even gently, even sceptically, can open a doorway to deeper balance. This episode is a soft invitation to listen more closely, trust yourself a little more, and remember that healing doesn’t always shout. Sometimes it whispers. Connect with Maria Doherty: Instagram: @mariadoherty.floweressences Facebook: Empowering Sensitive Children Connect with Giada Gaslini: Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.ukInstagram: @‌schoolofshamanismFacebook: School of ShamanismYoutube: School of ShamanismAbout the Host Originally hailing from the vibrant city of Milan, I’ve spent the past two decades traversing the globe in a quest for spiritual and personal growth and combined with 25 years of international corporate work experience. From navigating the vast landscapes of Australia in a campervan to finding tranquility living in a Buddhist monastery in Nepal, my journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Along the way, I’ve delved deep into Buddhist teachings, yoga, and shamanism, becoming Shamanic Teacher,  Forest Therapy Guide, Esoteric Numerologist, Shamanic and Integral Yoga Teacher and Ikigai Coach. In 2013 I settled in Edinburgh, where  I founded the Art and Spirituality Centre, a social enterprise and the School of Shamanism, where I passionately help others on their own transformative journeys. Listen and Subscribe Apple Podcasts: Subscribe & Review Spotify: Follow & Rate Leave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the show Turn on notifications for the new episodes. ________________________________________________________ CHAPTERS Welcome Maria Doherty When care becomes curiosity Tuning into nature’s intelligence Where to find Maria ________________________________________________________

    23 min

  4. MAR 20

    S1 EP12: Listening to the invisible

    In this episode of School of Shamanism, Giada turns to the deeper meaning behind the season’s theme: Walking Between Worlds. So far, the conversation has explored fear, resistance, imposter syndrome, and the guilt of choosing yourself. But what is the second world we are walking into? What is the invisible world that so many spiritual traditions speak about? Across ancient cultures, from the Dreamtime of Aboriginal traditions to the Otherworld of Celtic lore and the shamanic teachings of Siberia and the Amazon, there has always been an understanding that the visible world is only part of reality. Alongside the physical realm exists a subtler dimension of energy, spirit, ancestors and guidance. In this episode, Giada reflects on why most of us lost the ability to perceive this world, how children naturally sense it before being taught to ignore it, and how our fast-paced, hyper-material culture has dimmed our intuitive senses. She also shares practical ways the invisible world communicates with us every day: through intuition, dreams, synchronicities, symbols, the body’s sensations, and the quiet messages of nature. Learning to perceive this realm does not require extraordinary powers, it begins with slowing down, paying attention, and rebuilding a respectful relationship with the unseen forces that have always been present. Because the invisible world is already speaking. The real question is: are you listening? Connect with Giada Gaslini: Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.ukInstagram: @‌schoolofshamanismFacebook: School of ShamanismYoutube: School of ShamanismAbout the Host Originally hailing from the vibrant city of Milan, I’ve spent the past two decades traversing the globe in a quest for spiritual and personal growth and combined with 25 years of international corporate work experience. From navigating the vast landscapes of Australia in a campervan to finding tranquility living in a Buddhist monastery in Nepal, my journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Along the way, I’ve delved deep into Buddhist teachings, yoga, and shamanism, becoming Shamanic Teacher,  Forest Therapy Guide, Esoteric Numerologist, Shamanic and Integral Yoga Teacher and Ikigai Coach. In 2013 I settled in Edinburgh, where  I founded the Art and Spirituality Centre, a social enterprise and the School of Shamanism, where I passionately help others on their own transformative journeys. Listen and Subscribe Apple Podcasts: Subscribe & Review Spotify: Follow & Rate Leave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the show Turn on notifications for the new episodes.

    11 min

  5. MAR 13

    S1 EP11: Pain, astrology, and the courage to see differently with Paulo da Costa

    In this episode of Walking Between Worlds, Giada sits down with holistic coach, astrologer, hypnotherapist and shamanic practitioner Paulo da Costa for a deep, honest, and refreshingly unpolished conversation about what it really means to walk between worlds. From chronic illness and unanswered medical questions to astrology, hypnotherapy, past-life regression and shamanic practice, Paulo shares his personal journey from scepticism to survival, and how pain became the doorway to something far bigger than logic alone could explain. Together, Giada and Paulo talk about the invisible world most people fear, why we only look for answers when life forces us to, and how modern distractions, fear of judgement, and “easy living” have dulled our resilience. This isn’t astrology from a magazine or spirituality for Instagram likes, it’s about maps, not predictions, and learning how to sit with uncertainty without losing yourself. A grounded, sometimes uncomfortable, but deeply human conversation about intuition, healing, courage, and why once you see, you can’t unsee. Connect with Paulo da Costa: Instagram: @the.holistic.coach.77Facebook: Holistic CoachWebsite: www.holistic-coach.co.ukConnect with Giada Gaslini: Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.ukInstagram: @‌schoolofshamanismFacebook: School of ShamanismYoutube: School of ShamanismAbout the Host Originally hailing from the vibrant city of Milan, I’ve spent the past two decades traversing the globe in a quest for spiritual and personal growth and combined with 25 years of international corporate work experience. From navigating the vast landscapes of Australia in a campervan to finding tranquility living in a Buddhist monastery in Nepal, my journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Along the way, I’ve delved deep into Buddhist teachings, yoga, and shamanism, becoming Shamanic Teacher,  Forest Therapy Guide, Esoteric Numerologist, Shamanic and Integral Yoga Teacher and Ikigai Coach. In 2013 I settled in Edinburgh, where  I founded the Art and Spirituality Centre, a social enterprise and the School of Shamanism, where I passionately help others on their own transformative journeys. Listen and Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: Subscribe & Review Spotify: Follow & Rate Leave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the show Turn on notifications for the new episodes. ________________________________________________________ CHAPTERS Welcome to Paulo da Costa, Holistic Coach Cracked open by experience Comfortable with not knowing Where to find Paulo ________________________________________________________

    40 min

  6. MAR 6

    S1 EP10: The guilt of choosing yourself

    Many of us were raised to be the reliable one. The helpful one. The one who says yes, holds everything together, and puts everyone else first. But what happens when your soul begins asking for something more? In this episode, Giada looks at one of the most powerful and hidden forces that keeps people stuck between worlds: guilt. The guilt that arises when we begin to honour our own needs, boundaries and inner calling. Where does this guilt come from? Cultural expectations, family dynamics, religion, and even the survival patterns of our nervous system can all teach us that caring for ourselves is selfish. Yet the truth may be the opposite. Choosing yourself does not mean abandoning others. It means including yourself in the circle of care. Because when you nourish your own soul, you show up with more presence, patience and love for everyone around you. This episode is a reflection on responsibility, rest, boundaries, and the courage it takes to honour your own life. Connect with Giada Gaslini: Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.ukInstagram: @‌schoolofshamanismFacebook: School of ShamanismYoutube: School of ShamanismAbout the Host Originally hailing from the vibrant city of Milan, I’ve spent the past two decades traversing the globe in a quest for spiritual and personal growth and combined with 25 years of international corporate work experience. From navigating the vast landscapes of Australia in a campervan to finding tranquility living in a Buddhist monastery in Nepal, my journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Along the way, I’ve delved deep into Buddhist teachings, yoga, and shamanism, becoming Shamanic Teacher,  Forest Therapy Guide, Esoteric Numerologist, Shamanic and Integral Yoga Teacher and Ikigai Coach. In 2013 I settled in Edinburgh, where  I founded the Art and Spirituality Centre, a social enterprise and the School of Shamanism, where I passionately help others on their own transformative journeys. Listen and Subscribe Apple Podcasts: Subscribe & Review Spotify: Follow & Rate Leave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the show Turn on notifications for the new episodes.

    10 min

  7. FEB 27

    S1 EP9: Awakening inside the system with David Palacios López

    In this episode, I sit down with David from Essence Scotland for an honest, searching conversation about what happens when you realise the world you’ve been living in no longer feels true and yet, you still have to learn how to stay in it. David reflects on growing up feeling out of place, questioning rules that never made sense, and moving through systems that promised help but felt empty at the core. From social work and deep frustration with institutional care, to coaching, breathwork, and embodied healing practices, he shares how his own crises became the doorway into listening, really listening, to himself and to others. We talk about the idea of living in a “non-truth world”, why so many people are drawn to breathwork, yoga and healing spaces, and the uncomfortable reality that waking up often hurts. David speaks openly about discipline over motivation, the daily battle of staying aligned in a system designed to distract, and the quiet compromises we all make around food, movement, work and self-care just to remain human. Together, we explore what it means to walk between worlds: the physical and the spiritual, comfort and truth, illusion and awareness. We touch on identity, emotional honesty, embodiment, and why choosing consciousness doesn’t mean escaping society — it means learning how to live inside it without losing yourself. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite belong here, sensed that something about “normal life” feels off, or are learning how to honour your truth while still paying the bills, this conversation is an invitation to stand your ground, soften where you can, and keep choosing yourself — even when it’s uncomfortable. Connect with David: Instagram: @essence.scotlandInstagram: @davidpalacioslopezWebsite: essencescotland.comEmail: smile@essencescotland.com Connect with Giada Gaslini: Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.ukInstagram: @‌schoolofshamanismFacebook: School of ShamanismYoutube: School of ShamanismAbout the Host Originally hailing from the vibrant city of Milan, I’ve spent the past two decades traversing the globe in a quest for spiritual and personal growth and combined with 25 years of international corporate work experience. From navigating the vast landscapes of Australia in a campervan to finding tranquility living in a Buddhist monastery in Nepal, my journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Along the way, I’ve delved deep into Buddhist teachings, yoga, and shamanism, becoming Shamanic Teacher,  Forest Therapy Guide, Esoteric Numerologist, Shamanic and Integral Yoga Teacher and Ikigai Coach. In 2013 I settled in Edinburgh, where  I founded the Art and Spirituality Centre, a social enterprise and the School of Shamanism, where I passionately help others on their own transformative journeys. Listen and Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: Subscribe & Review Spotify: Follow & Rate Leave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the show Turn on notifications for the new episodes. ________________________________________________________ CHAPTERS: Welcome David Palacios López from Essence Scotland Choosing truth in a world built on lies Making peace with imperfection Where to find David ________________________________________________________

    32 min

  8. FEB 20

    S1 EP8: Fear on the threshold

    In this episode of School of Shamanism – Walking Between Worlds, Giada turns toward something many avoid: fear. What happens when your soul pulls you in one direction, but your mind clings to safety? When you feel split between the visible world and the invisible one, between security and calling? Giada speaks about resistance, imposter syndrome, procrastination disguised as “not yet,” and the quiet ways we shrink ourselves to stay acceptable. The fear of being judged. The fear of failing. The fear of succeeding. The fear of being fully seen. She shares how waiting to feel “ready” can become a lifelong postponement, and why courage rarely arrives before action, it grows because of it. This episode is a reminder that fear is not a sign to stop. It’s often a sign you’re standing at the edge of expansion. You don’t need to be perfect. You don’t need to be finished. You simply need to begin. Connect with Giada Gaslini: Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.ukInstagram: @‌schoolofshamanismFacebook: School of ShamanismYoutube: School of ShamanismAbout the Host Originally hailing from the vibrant city of Milan, I’ve spent the past two decades traversing the globe in a quest for spiritual and personal growth and combined with 25 years of international corporate work experience. From navigating the vast landscapes of Australia in a campervan to finding tranquility living in a Buddhist monastery in Nepal, my journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Along the way, I’ve delved deep into Buddhist teachings, yoga, and shamanism, becoming Shamanic Teacher,  Forest Therapy Guide, Esoteric Numerologist, Shamanic and Integral Yoga Teacher and Ikigai Coach. In 2013 I settled in Edinburgh, where  I founded the Art and Spirituality Centre, a social enterprise and the School of Shamanism, where I passionately help others on their own transformative journeys. Listen and Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: Subscribe & Review Spotify: Follow & Rate Leave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the show Turn on notifications for the new episodes.

    9 min
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Welcome to School of Shamanism, where ancient wisdom meets everyday life. This is your space to explore shamanic practices, healing, and spiritual transformation in real, practical ways.  SEASON 1: Walking Between Worlds  We're kicking things off with conversations that matter. Each episode, I sit down with healers, teachers, and practitioners who live at the crossroads between ancient and modern, spirit and matter, visible and invisible worlds. 

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    School of Shamanism
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
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