School of Shamanism

School of Shamanism

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. 11h ago

    S1 EP23: Choosing simple in a world that wants more with Amy

    In this episode of Walking Between the Worlds, I’m joined by Amy, founder of Good Vibrations Northeast, based between Durham and Newcastle. What began as a personal struggle with anxiety, panic attacks and depression became the catalyst for something much bigger, a full-day wellbeing event held at the beautiful Beamish Hall, bringing together movement, inspirational talks, healing practices and community. Amy shares openly about reaching breaking point, questioning the “just take the tablets” approach, and deciding to try everything, therapy, mindfulness, movement, nature, books, community, until something began to shift. We speak about burnout, the pressure to always be busy, social media overwhelm, and the courage to choose a slower, more intentional life. We explore the balance between solitude and community, the healing power of being barefoot in nature, and the simple but powerful question: Do I really need this… or do I just want it? This is a conversation about reclaiming your energy, simplifying your life, and remembering that self-care is not selfish, it is essential. P.S. the event on 21st June has unfortunately been cancelled in the meantime. We hope to see it again soon  Connect with Amy: Website: www.goodvibrationsuk.co.ukInstagram: @goodvibrationsneukFacebook: Good VibrationsConnect 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 Amy from Good Vibrations Turning breakdown into breakthrough Stop scrolling, start listening Nature is the healer Where to find Amy ________________________________________________________

    28 min
  2. May 29

    S1 EP22: Walking between worlds while you sleep

    In this episode of School of Shamanism, Giada steps into one of the oldest and most mysterious gateways between worlds: dreams. While modern culture often dismisses dreams as meaningless brain activity, shamanic traditions have long understood them as journeys into the invisible world. Places where guidance, symbolism, ancestors, spirits, and deeper truths can be accessed beyond ordinary waking life. Giada explores the role dreams play on the spiritual path, different kinds of dreams we experience, from emotional processing to true spiritual journeys, and why modern society has become disconnected from dream work. Throughout the episode, Giada shares ways to strengthen dream recall, because every night, whether we remember it or not, another doorway opens. 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
  3. May 22

    S1 EP21: Breathing beyond the mind with Susana Ramos

    In this episode of Walking Between the Worlds, Giada welcomes Edinburgh-based breathwork facilitator Susana Ramos for a rich and energising conversation that weaves together breath, Human Design, and the courage to follow your own energetic blueprint. Susana shares her journey from law to vet nursing to the spiritual path, and how discovering Human Design completely shifted the way she understood herself, especially as a Manifestor. Together, they unpack the five energy types, the difference between initiating and responding, the power of waiting through emotional waves, and why so many of us are trying to live in ways that simply aren’t aligned with how our energy actually works. The conversation also dives into Susana’s trauma-informed, shamanically infused breathwork practice, small, intimate group sessions designed not for dramatic release, but for real nervous system healing. She explains why bigger isn’t always better when it comes to breathwork, and how conscious breathing alone can begin to move you out of your head and back into your body. If you’ve ever felt “too much,” “too fast,” too impatient, too inconsistent, or like you’re trying to force life instead of flow with it, this episode will land. Connect with Susana Instagram: @susanaramos.healingtogetherFacebook: Susana RamosEventbrite: Susana RamosBreathwork sessions: First Sunday of the month at Art & Spirituality Centre (Edinburgh)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 Susana Ramos The reading that changed everything Plateau before the breakthrough More than just a big release Where to find Susana ________________________________________________________

    33 min
  4. May 15

    S1 EP20: The fear of being seen

    In this episode of School of Shamanism, Giada explores one of the deepest fears many people face on the spiritual path: visibility. After discussing identity, belonging, intuition, and the experience of walking between worlds, this conversation turns toward the moment where inner work meets the outer world. The point where you stop hiding and allow yourself to be seen. Giada reflects on why visibility can feel so frightening, but this episode is also a reminder that gifts are not meant to remain locked away, exploring how hiding our abilities not only limits us, but also prevents the people who need our work from finding us... Because being seen is not about ego. It is about allowing your medicine to reach the people it was meant for. 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
  5. May 8

    S1 EP19: Growing into what you manifest with Nyhallay

    In this episode of Walking Between Worlds, Giada is joined by Nyhallay, co-founder of Holistically Secret, for a raw and honest conversation about confidence, manifestation, community, and becoming who you were always meant to be. Chatting from London, Nyhallay shares her journey from self-doubt and people-pleasing to building a wellness brand rooted in integrity, spiritual hygiene, and intentional manifestation. She speaks openly about coming out of a dark period, facing her shadow, and learning that manifesting your dreams also means accepting the tests that come with them. Together, they explore what it really means to walk between worlds, the old life that feels comfortable and the new life that demands courage. They discuss healing chronic conditions, building community in unconventional spaces, attracting aligned clients, and why confidence isn’t about perfection, it’s about self-forgiveness. This is a conversation about stepping out of hermit mode, putting a face to your mission, and trusting that what’s meant for you will meet you, sometimes in the most unexpected places. Connect with Nyhallay: Website: www.holisticallysecret.co.ukInstagram: @holisticallysecretConnect 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 Nyhallay from Holistically Secret  Leaving the comfortable behind Be careful what you manifest Aligned clients, aligned life Where to find Nyhallay ________________________________________________________

    28 min
  6. May 1

    S1 EP18: Nature isn’t outside you, it’s who you are

    In this episode of School of Shamanism, Giada shifts the focus to one of the most essential yet often overlooked elements of the spiritual path: nature. Following the exploration of identity and the outsider experience, she invites listeners to reconnect with a deeper truth; that if you’ve never quite felt at home in human spaces, it may be because your connection to nature has always been stronger. Giada explores how modern life has distanced us from the natural world, creating a sense of disconnection, anxiety, and imbalance. She reminds us that we are not separate from nature, we are part of it, shaped by the same elements, rhythms, and cycles. From a shamanic perspective, nature becomes more than a backdrop. It is where the visible and invisible worlds meet, where intuition sharpens, and where healing naturally occurs. Through forests, rivers, mountains, and the elements, nature offers guidance, reflection, and restoration. The episode also dives into the teachings embedded in the natural world; cycles of change, patience, interdependence, and how reconnecting with these can shift the way we live, make decisions, and understand ourselves. Ultimately, this is an invitation to step back into relationship with the Earth, not just as a place we visit, but as the very source of who we are. Because when we remember that we are nature, everything begins to realign. 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. Apr 24

    S1 EP17: Capturing the moment between worlds with Roberto Ricciuti

    In this episode of Walking Between Worlds, Giada welcomes photographer Roberto Ricciuti, a friend of over a decade, for a deeply reflective conversation about art, transition, and the quiet courage of reinvention. Roberto shares his journey from the structured world of IT in Italy to building a full-time photography career in Scotland. Together, they explore what it means to shift identities, to listen to the creative voice that was once hidden, and to trust the sensitivity that asks to be expressed. They speak about instinct versus technique, commission versus creativity, and whether an artist is someone who creates meaning, or someone who captures it. The conversation moves into themes of memory, immortality, and the responsibility of leaving something behind, whether through images, children, art, or simply the way we live. This is an episode about noticing the light. About catching the moment before it disappears. And about allowing the hidden parts of ourselves to come forward. Because sometimes walking between worlds isn’t about choosing, it’s about reframing. Connect with Roberto Ricciuti: Website: www.robertoricciuti.comInstagram: @robertoricciutiphotographyFacebook: Roberto Ricciuti PhotographerConnect 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 Roberto Ricciuti The artist who was always there Between craft and calling The art of leaving something behind Where to find Roberto ________________________________________________________

    22 min
  8. Apr 17

    S1 EP16: The outsider’s gift

    In this episode of School of Shamanism, Giada explores a deeply personal and often unspoken part of the spiritual journey: the feeling of not quite belonging anywhere. Building on the theme of walking between worlds, she reflects on what it means to live between the visible and invisible, the practical and the mystical, and the identity tension that can come with it. From navigating corporate life while holding a spiritual path, to feeling “too much” in one space and “not enough” in another, this episode speaks to anyone who has ever felt like an outsider. Giada unpacks why this inbetween space can feel so uncomfortable, touching on the human need for belonging and the subtle ways we shape-shift to fit into different environments. She shares her own experience of hiding parts of herself, and the exhaustion that comes from never feeling fully seen. But what if not belonging isn’t a flaw but a role? Through a shamanic lens, she reframes the outsider identity as a powerful position: the bridge between worlds, the one who sees what others cannot, and the one who brings new perspectives and healing back to the collective. This episode is an invitation to stop trying to fit into predefined boxes, and instead embrace the fullness of who you are, both practical and spiritual, grounded and intuitive. Because true belonging doesn’t come from fitting in. It comes from coming home to yourself. 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.

    13 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.