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School of ShamanismS1 EP8: Fear on the thresholdIn 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 fee...
2026-02-2008 minSchool of ShamanismS1 EP7: Awareness in motion, freedom in life with EgleIn this episode, Egle shares her journey of connecting the physical and inner worlds through fitness, movement, and mindful practice. From teaching Pilates and yoga to guiding people of all ages toward better health, she opens up about how awareness of the body becomes a doorway to confidence, patience, and self-respect.We explore why starting with the body can transform more than just physical health, how consistency and enjoyment shape long-term change, and why even small, mindful steps can lead to profound growth. Egle offers practical advice for anyone wanting to build movement into daily life — from be...
2026-02-1329 minSchool of ShamanismS1 EP6: Who stays when you changeWhen you begin walking between worlds, honouring both your visible life and your deeper, spiritual one, relationships change.In this episode of School of Shamanism, Giada speaks honestly about one of the most painful and liberating parts of the path: what happens to friendships, family ties, and romantic relationships when you start taking your inner work seriously.As you grow, your priorities shift. What you tolerate changes. Conversations that once felt easy can begin to feel draining, and people who once knew you well may struggle to recognise who you are becoming. Some relationships deepen...
2026-02-0610 minSchool of ShamanismS1 EP5: Finding home in the in-between with Iza IsznaIn this episode, Iza Iszna shares her lived experience of walking between worlds - between body and spirit, movement and stillness, grief and freedom. From never feeling fully embodied on Earth to navigating suicidal thoughts in silence, Iza speaks openly about the long journey of rooting into the body while staying connected to the unseen.We talk about what it really means to live in the in-between, how art, movement, sound, and ritual become tools for survival and healing, and why grounding is not a destination but a daily practice. Iza reflects on grief, nomadic living, trust...
2026-01-3033 min
KOA UnpluggedSurrender and acceptance through a Shamanic Lens with Giada GasliniWelcome to Episode 1 of the 2026 KOA Unplugged season.This year, I’m working with the theme of surrender and acceptance.In this opening episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Giada Gaslini, the face of The School of Shamanism and Art & Spirituality Centre in Edinburgh. Together, we explore how acceptance and surrender are understood through a shamanic and somatic lens—why these states can be so deeply challenging, where resistance shows up in the body, and how we can gently navigate our way toward deeper acceptance in everyday life.Find out more about...
2026-01-2448 minSchool of ShamanismS1 EP4: Learning to flow between worldsIn this episode, Giada moves from story into practice, offering grounded, honest guidance on how to actually live between worlds without burning out, fragmenting yourself, or chasing an impossible idea of balance. Building on the previous episode, she reframes the conversation entirely: this isn’t about work–life balance or splitting your time neatly in half, but about integration, flow and learning when to fully inhabit one world without guilt or self-judgement.Giada shares practical reflections on energy management, boundaries and resilience, speaking openly about the difference between protecting yourself and prematurely retreating from growth. She explores why...
2026-01-2308 minSchool of ShamanismS1 EP3: Letting go, leaping forward with Rachael HillIn this episode, Rachael opens up about the raw, messy, and unexpectedly beautiful experience of standing between two versions of herself, the one who spent a decade working as a registered mental health nurse, and the one who woke up one morning and quietly knew she had to walk away. From the moment she phoned the NMC to lapse her registration to the waves of relief (and panic) that followed, she shares the inner shifts that pushed her from burnout and self-denial into a life that finally feels aligned.We dive into what it really means to...
2026-01-1633 minSchool of ShamanismS1 EP2: Between the visible and the possibleIn this episode of Walking in Between the Worlds, Giada shares the story behind the podcast itself and the lived reality that shaped it. From two decades spent inside intense corporate environments to a parallel life rooted in spirituality, creativity and shamanic practice, she reflects on what it truly means to live between worlds, not as a split identity, but as an integrated one. This is a conversation for anyone who feels they’re holding two lives at once: the one that pays the bills and the one that quietly feeds the soul.Giada speaks candidly about th...
2026-01-0909 minSchool of ShamanismS1 EP1: Sensitivity as a doorway to spirit with Sabrina GoldsIn this episode, Sabrina shares her journey of walking between the physical, emotional, and spiritual worlds. From being told she had her "head in the clouds" as a child to experiencing profound spiritual awakening through grief and loss, Sabrina opens up about learning to trust her sensitivity in a world that didn't always understand it.We explore why emotional sensitivity can be a gateway to spiritual connection, how to navigate awakening when your environment isn't ready, and why we need to move through pain to reach genuine freedom. Sabrina offers practical wisdom for emerging sensitives, from journaling...
2026-01-0238 minSchool of ShamanismWalking between worlds: Introducing the series with Giada GasliniWelcome to School of Shamanism with Giada Gaslini. This new series, Walking Between Worlds, brings you laid-back chats with healers, teachers, and practitioners who move between the old ways and the fast-paced world we’re all muddling through. Giada, whose spirit name is Dancer in Between Worlds, shares her own path too, how she weaves together the seen and unseen, the spiritual and the everyday, while getting curious about how different traditions guide us towards healing and change.If you’ve ever felt like you keep one foot in the practical world and the other somewhere a bit...
2025-12-0500 min
Classic Rock On AirClassicRockOnAir_marzo2025_03In apertura, per i Grandi classici, la redazione ha scelto Jump, un brano dei Van Halen, protagonisti di un numero di Classic Rock di questo mese dedicato a 1984, l’album che ha tramutato i Van Halen in autentici titani del rock, ma anche quello che ha segnato la fine della line-up con il cantante David Lee Roth. Il titolo, scritto in numeri romani, ipotizza un futuro distopico, comandato da un governo totalitario. I Van Halen sono stati un gruppo musicale hard & heavy statunitense fondato dal chitarrista olandese Eddie van Halen e dal fratello batterista Alex. Da 1984 furono estratte quattro hi...
2025-04-0128 minKOA UnpluggedTrauma healing through a shamanic lens with Giada GasliniToday Giada Gaslini, the face of The School of Shamanism, Edinburgh, Scotland is joining Cori to explore the topic of trauma healing through shamanic work. Giada is not only a professional Cori truly respects and admires, but a dear friend. Join them as they explore the essence of shamanism, how it is often misunderstood, how it can be powerful in the context of trauma healing and how important it is to hold supportive spaces.You can find out more about Giada: https://artandspirituality.co.uk https://schoolofshamanism.co.uk
2025-02-0244 min
Sumeria's Soul Harem Podcast40. Shamanism for Better Wellbeing with Giada GasliniI bumped into Giada Gaslini last week in Edinburgh. She owns and manages Art & Spirituality, a Wellness Centre I frequen when I am there. As soon as we begin reconnecting, I just knew that we needed to capture our conversation on Shamanism on the podcast. Amongst many other things, Giada is a Shamanic Yoga Teacher and Shamanic Practitioner, an Ikigai Coach, a Numerologist and she runs her own wellness centre which has been given B-Corp Status in Scotland. We spoke aboutWhat is Shamanism ? What is the significance of the drum? And also making itCan Shamanism help people hav...
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