Awakening the Authentic Self: Charlie Giles' Journey with Plant Medicine and Shamanism

Charlie Giles Welcome back to the EnglishMystic podcast where we dive deep into the mystical, the transformational, and the unapologetically authentic. I'm your host, Kev, and today, we have a truly inspiring guest whose journey will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt trapped in a life that looks perfect on the outside but feels empty within. Charlie spent years in the corporate world, mastering the art of keeping it all together, balancing a demanding career, a busy social life, and the pressure to appear confident and in control. But beneath that polished exterior, her soul was screaming for more. After years of cracks forming beneath the surface, everything came undone, leading Charlie through a powerful dark night of the soul. It was a journey that broke everything apart but ultimately pieced her back together in a way that was truer than ever before. With the help of healers, shamans, and plant medicine, Charlie faced her fears, shattered old stories, and reconnected with her spiritual gifts. Gifts that she had silenced as a child. Today, she stands boldly in her truth, unafraid to let her soul sing. In this episode, we’ll explore what it really takes to step out of the shadows of who you think you should be and embrace the person you were always meant to become. So, settle in and get ready to be inspired by Charlie's incredible story of courage, transformation, and soul-deep authenticity. Charlie, it’s an absolute pleasure to have you here—welcome to the show! Website: https://charliegiles.com.au/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JustCharlieGee Podcast Video: https://youtu.be/2vlJMrFy3fE Blog: https://www.englishmystic.com/blog/awakening-the-authentic-self-charlie-giles-journey-with-plant-medicine-and-shamanism Trauma and Spiritual Transformation Journey In this episode of the English Mystic Podcast, host Kev welcomes Charlie Giles, a former corporate professional who spent years mastering the art of appearing confident and in control. However, beneath her polished exterior, Charlie's soul was screaming for more. After years of cracks forming beneath the surface, everything came undone, leading Charlie through a powerful dark night of the soul. With the help of healers, shamans, and plant medicine, Charlie faced her fears, shattered old stories, and reconnected with her spiritual gifts. Today, she stands boldly in her truth, unafraid to let her soul sing. The episode explores what it takes to step out of the shadows of who you think you should be and embrace the person you're always meant to become.  Charlie’s Upcoming Travel Plans Discussed Charlie shares her current location and upcoming travel plans. She is in Canberra, Australia for four more weeks before heading to Egypt in April for the first time. Charlie expresses excitement about the Egypt trip, which came about through a vivid vision-like dream and a subsequent synchronistic email invitation. She emphasizes the importance of traveling with the right people who respect the culture and know the sacred sites. Charlie reflects on his nomadic lifestyle and how he has learned to trust his intuition when deciding where and when to travel. The conversation touches on the idea of spiritual guidance orchestrating events in one’s life.  Charlie's Personal Transformation Journey Begins Charlie shares her personal journey of transformation, starting from a childhood marked by trauma and a habit of suppressing emotions. She describes her former life in the corporate world, running a successful health and fitness studio with her ex-husband, but feeling unhappy and lost despite outward success. After experiencing significant losses, including her business and a close friend, Charlie hit rock bottom, struggling with debt, depression, and unhealthy habits. This crisis led her to seek help from a shaman friend, who recommended ayahuasca ceremonies as a way to heal her emotional wounds. In 2018, Charlie began participating in ayahuasca ceremonies in Australia, marking the beginning of her spiritual journey and personal transformation.  Cosmic Nurturing Being's Tough Love Approach Charlie and EnglishMystic discussed their experiences with a powerful being, referred to as a wise and cosmic consciousness. They described this being as a nurturing figure who wants humans to make it through difficult times and is willing to use tough love to help them grow. The being is seen as a serpent, representing the ability to purge and clear out layers of doubt and ancestral karma. Charlie emphasized the importance of trust and letting go of control when working with this being, as it can help individuals see life differently and have clearer energy. EnglishMystic agreed, noting that the being's approach can be harsh but ultimately done with love and the best intentions for the individual.  Transitioning From Spiritual to Reality In the meeting, EnglishMystic and Charlie discussed the challenges of transitioning from a spiritual or meditative state back to reality. EnglishMystic shared his experiences of feeling disconnected upon returning from a week-long retreat in Colombia, where he participated in six or seven ceremonies. Charlie suggested that daily rituals and small changes in routine can help maintain a connection to the spiritual world. Charlie also emphasized the importance of recognizing that everyone's dark space is unique and suggested that small steps, such as changing one's diet or environment, can make a significant difference in navigating difficult times. Ayahuasca Lessons and Entity Encounters Charlie shares her experiences with Ayahuasca and the profound lessons she learned about entities and self-love. She explains how Ayahuasca taught her to understand and transform negative energies rather than simply removing them. Charlie emphasizes the importance of self-love in dealing with these entities, noting that they feed off self-hatred and negative self-talk. She also discusses her encounters with dragons, which she often sees in clouds as a form of celebration and support after spiritual experiences.  Charlie's Personal Growth and Spiritual Journey Charlie discusses her personal growth and current focus on embracing her skills and identity. She explains her passion for energy work, connecting with spiritual guides, and helping people shift their energy or gain realizations. Charlie is planning to create a basic training course to help people incorporate spirituality into their daily lives. She also mentions her desire to conduct ceremonies in different parts of the world. Charlie advises listeners to follow their intuition and start pursuing things that may feel challenging or outside their comfort zone, as it is often their soul's guidance. She emphasizes the importance of self-love and sharing one's gifts to help others.