KOA Unplugged

Join Cori and Hannah Mosing as they explore what it means to navigate trauma creatively and land in a place of love and hope. Hannah is a poet and author who writes authentically from the heart.  Her work inspires and moves.  In this podcast you will meet Hannah’s 2 beautiful emotional support dogs and get a raw and reall insight into who Hannah is as human being.  Her journey reminds us that healing is possible and we can become the most beautiful versions of ourselves. May you all find as much joy in listening to Cori and Hannah celebrate their ADHD minds and smile when the dogs join them.Find out more about Hannah:https://www.hannahmosing.com

Join Cori for a guided compassionate mind practice exploring the three emotional regulation systems developed by Paul Gilbert as part of Compassion Focused Therapy. Through a trauma informed and somatic lens, this practice helps you understand how these systems shape your emotional responses and why cultivating balance in the nervous system is essential for developing more compassion.In this podcast, Cori gently leads you through a meditative, body-based practice designed to support regulation, deepen self-awareness, and nurture a greater sense of compassion for yourself and others.This podcast was recorded live on instagram and shared as a podcast. Resources: The Three Emotional Regulation SystemsAccording to Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), our minds work with three main emotional regulation systems:🔴 1. Threat System (Protection)Focus: Safety and survivalFeelings: Anxiety, anger, shame, inner criticBody: Tightness, shallow breathing, a frozen or reactive voice This system is not a problem – it is trying to protect you.🔵 2. Drive System (Doing and Achieving)Focus: Goals, success, motivationFeelings: Excitement, urgencyBody: Activated, energised Helpful, but it can lead to burnout if overused.🟢 3. Soothing System (Safeness and Connection)Focus: Calm, care, belonging, groundednessFeelings: Contentment, warmthBody: Slower breathing, softer muscles, a steadier voice This is the system we strengthen through compassion-based practices.You tube:Emotional regulation systems: https://youtu.be/HX2N9Z6KKI8?si=qV7yLVGysohLb_7BCompassionate other: https://youtu.be/JqlzIxxWSzg?si=EZx_NdPTRQmik4YHThe compassionate mind: https://youtu.be/ufK-0qANOd8?si=ldZTF40j4ZHhagDyThe window of tolerance: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DTNVlppGz0zM&ved=2ahUKEwjIr-HTpuWTAxU6dUEAHYXUOKcQwqsBegQIVxAB&usg=AOvVaw3aSXaWNGV7AU0TymwKR9MQPeople you may want to look up in the somatic world:Bessel van der KolkPeter LevineArielle SchwartzTara Brach

Join me as I interview Dr Francesca Young Kaufman, founder of Beatha Coaching, as we explore the transformative power of acceptance and surrender in a world that constantly demands more. Working with high-functioning clients, Francesca brings a trauma-informed, neuroscience-based approach to supporting those navigating chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, and the hidden cost of always performing at a high level.Together, we unpack what it really means to embrace all emotions, listen to your body, and meet yourself where you are. This conversation offers a gentle yet powerful invitation to soften, trust, and rediscover a more embodied, compassionate way of living and working.Find out more about Francesca:https://beathacoaching.org

Join me as I interview Rachel, the face of ShootSweet, a photographer who is passionate about empowering people to love their bodies. Based in Scotland, she oozes authenticity and powerful energy.  Rachel creates portraits and headshots for passionate people, creatives, and entrepreneurs, helping them see just how truly beautiful they are.Find out more about Rachel:https://shootsweet.co.uk/about/

Join Cori as she interviews Sharon Nielsen.  Sharon is a powerful woman with a passion for making her work inclusive and trauma informed.  In this podcast, Cori and Sharon explore how we have become more disconnected as a result of evolution and how important social connections are in the context of emotional and psychological wellbeing. Sharon is a mindfulness teacher, clinical hypnotherapist, business coach and a Regional Teacher Trainer for the UK College of Mindfulness Meditation.  Sharon discovered mindfulness meditation whilst working in a very demanding and stressful corporate environment.  At the time, after experiencing some challenges in her life, she chose to explore how mindfulness could support her with symptoms of stress and anxiety.  She describes mindfulness as changing her life and it is now her go to resource in moments of dysregulation.  With a corporate background and over 20 years experience in the field of wellbeing, Sharon approaches her work creatively and authentically.  Her approach is open and warm.Find out more about Sharon and her work: https://www.wellbeingmind.co.ukhttps://mindfulnessnow.org.uk/mindfulness-teacher-training-edinburgh/https://mindfulhealthacademy.org.uk

Kirsty is the founder of Yellow Beacon, a trauma informed social enterprise committed to making its services accessible within the community.  Kirsty champions diversity and inclusion in her professional practice, meeting individuals where they are. Join Cori and Kirsty as they explore trauma informed approaches and the power of acceptance.Find out more about Kirsty: Yellow Beacon Home

Welcome 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 Giada: https://schoolofshamanism.co.ukAndhttps://artandspirituality.co.uk

Thank you to all my followers and listeners for your continued support, encouragement, and presence throughout this journey. It means more than I can say to know that so many of you choose to spend your time with my podcast, engage with the conversations, and grow alongside the ideas we explore together. I’m genuinely grateful for every message, every listen, and every moment of connection we’ve shared.As this chapter comes to a close, I’m already looking ahead with excitement. My podcast, KOA Unplugged, will return in 2026 with a brand-new series centred on the themes of surrender and acceptance - two qualities that feel increasingly important in a world that’s always shifting. My hope is that the next season provides space for reflection, calm, and clarity, and perhaps helps you find a little more ease in your own life.Please do revisit any episodes or share them with someone who might enjoy them.Thank you, truly, for being part of this community. I can’t wait to return with you in 2026.Warmest Wishes,Cori

David Palacios is a breathwork facilitator, coach and high impact trainer with nearly twenty years of experience guiding personal transformation. With a background in social work, he has always been fascinated by how people can unlock their full potential and create meaningful change in their lives.Since 2023, David has led dozens of workshops, supporting more than two hundred participants.David’s approach combines breathwork, emotional release and energy work to create a safe and powerful space for deep healing and self discovery. His warm presence, authenticity and vibrant energy make every session unique, fostering trust, openness and connection.Join Cori and David as they explore his journey into breathwork and discover how this practice can serve as a powerful anchor for personal healing and growth.  Get to know David, a man with a passion for the work he does and a huge heart. Find out more about David:https://www.instagram.com/essence.scotland/Andhttps://www.instagram.com/davidpalacioslopez/

Jen Murray is a person centred counsellor and psychotherapist who offers a warm, compassionate, and understanding space for individuals to be truly heard and seen. Her approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and deep respect for each person’s unique experiences and needs.At the heart of Jen’s work is the belief that meaningful change begins with genuine connection. She meets each client where they are, without judgement or expectation, creating a safe enough and welcoming environment in which people can explore their thoughts, emotions, and personal journeys at their own pace.Jen understands that no two people are the same, and she values the richness that comes from our individual differences. She holds an inclusive and respectful space for all, recognising the importance of feeling accepted exactly as you are. Through the therapeutic relationship, she helps clients reconnect with themselves, build resilience, and discover new ways of relating to the world around them.Whether you are navigating a difficult time, seeking greater self-understanding, or simply looking for someone to talk to, Jen offers a calm and supportive presence to walk alongside you.Join us as we explore the power of connection, the beauty of authenticity, and the healing potential of truly being heard.Find out more about Jen:https://jenmurray.co.uk

Angela is a Personal Trainer, Menopause Support Coach, Nutrition Coach and Mindfulness Teacher. She is passionate about helping women going through menopause to become fitter, feel wonderful and enjoy life more fully.With a professional background in police work, Angela has a deep understanding of how stress and trauma can affect the nervous system. She brings warmth, empathy and lived experience to her work, always meeting her clients exactly where they are. Angela truly lives what she teaches, and those who work with her often describe her as an inspiration.Join Cori and Angela as they explore how meaningful change becomes possible when we feel supported, understood and are encouraged to do what is right for ourselves and our bodies.Find out more about Angela:https://www.angemac-coaching.co.uk

In this powerful episode, Cori sits down with the radiant Fionn Leitch, founder of Wild Power Alchemy to dive deep into the realms of feminine embodiment, natural wisdom, and wild transformation.Together, they explore what it means to reclaim your power, live in harmony with your inner cycles, and awaken the wild within. Fionn is passionate about working with the power of the Goddess, breath work and more. This is more than a conversation, it is a journey into the heart of sacred, embodied living.Tune in now to reconnect with your own wild power.Find out more about Fionn:https://www.wildpoweralchemy.love

Join Cori and the truly inspiring Angela Gallagher as they explore the power of somatic work and the importance of a creative, integrative, and trauma informed approach.Angela is a warm, highly experienced practitioner who believes that nervous systems settle and thrive within safe, trusting relationships. With a rich and varied training background, she brings a depth of knowledge in body-based, nervous system-led, and integrative ways of working.Passionate about meeting people exactly where they are, Angela is deeply committed to trauma-informed practice and creating supportive spaces where individuals can feel safe to grow and explore. She also has a deep love of nature and often draws on its calming, grounding influence in her work and daily life.Angela offers 2 pathways: Path 1: Healing from Childhood Trauma 1-1 therapy using Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal and Psychodynamic approaches for women ready to move from survival to safety, building a more regulated and resilient nervous system.Path 2: Seasonal Wisdom & Community Group offerings for all women seeking to honour your internal rhythms and live more in sync with their natural cycles.Find out more about Angela: https://www.rootedwerise.co.uk

Join Cori and Elif Clarke,  a highly experienced and intuitive Senior Trainer in Transformational Breath as they discuss the power of breath work, the importance of holding trauma informed spaces and how working from the heart can be so rewarding. Elif is a warm, compassionate psychologist and accredited psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience working in the NHS. She offers a gentle, supportive space for people to explore their inner world and heal at their own pace.Blending psychology with breath work and body based (somatic) therapies, Elif helps clients reconnect with themselves and find a sense of safety and balance. She is trained in EMDR and works in an integrative way, drawing on approaches such as Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems.Her approach is deeply trauma informed and rooted in nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and embodied presence. Elif’s work gently supports people in making sense of their experiences, building resilience, and feeling more grounded and whole.Find out more about Elif:https://www.elifclarke.com

Join Cori for an authentic and inspiring conversation with her special guest, the deeply inspiring Ingrid van Oostrom.Ingrid is a Death Doula, Yoga Teacher, Life Coach, Herbologist, Horticulturist, Author, and Green Witch. An empowering individual in every sense, Ingrid brings a heart led, compassionate presence to all that she offers.Her work is grounded in lived experience and expertise in her field, with a focus on creating trauma informed, inclusive, and empowering spaces where people feel safe, seen, and supported.This is a nourishing and heartfelt conversation you won’t want to miss.Ingrid’s work reminds us that community is important and we need connection more than ever in the world we are in. Find out more about Ingrid:https://www.petalsandaum.comhttps://www.instagram.com/petalsandaum/

Join Cori and her inspiring guest, Angela Edwards, for a warm, honest, and empowering conversation about the menopause journey. For many women, menopause can feel overwhelming, like stepping into the unknown. But you're not alone. Together, Cori and Angela explore what it means to move through this life stage with more ease, acceptance, and support.Join Cori and Angela as they explore the emotional and physical shifts that come with menopause, why connection and education are so important, and how we can show up for ourselves and each other during this time. Both Cori and Angela are actively walking this path, bringing real talk, lived experience, and gentle encouragement to the conversation.Angela Edwards is the powerhouse behind Satanama Yoga, a business where science meets wellbeing. With a unique background as both a biomedical scientist,  a yoga teacher and coaching practitioner, Angela blends her deep understanding of the body with a heart centered approach to wellbeing. She’s passionate about supporting women to feel seen, supported, and empowered.Tune in for an uplifting episode that reminds us all: menopause doesn’t have to be faced alone and there is support out there. Find out more about Angela:Satanama yogahttps://www.instagram.com/satanamayoga?igsh=M2xmYmlhM2xsYXhnhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1G4d2ngwMB/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Join Cori and Laura as they explore the power of aerial yoga, sound baths, and all round wellbeing.In a world where stress and exhaustion are often seen as normal, they are here to remind us how important it is to slow down, rest, and take care of ourselves.Amongst other things, Laura is a yoga teacher, coach and tutor who’s been running her own business for over 13 years. She’s the founder of Conscious Yoga and is known for her warm, inclusive and down-to-earth approach. With experience in a range of different fields, Laura brings a unique, inclusive and supportive energy to her work.Together, Cori and Laura have been offering aerial yoga and aerial sound baths in Edinburgh for over a year and a half. Their sessions are a gentle, empowering and uplifting way to unwind, reconnect to your body. Find out more about Laura:The walrus and the carpenter: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43914/the-walrus-and-the-carpenter-56d222cbc80a9Book classes: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/conscious-yoga-92814896963General website: https://www.consciousyoga.uk/aerialyoga

Join Cori and Natasha for an authentic, raw and honest conversation about how we can make wellbeing more inclusive and accessible for everyone.Natasha is an inspiring author, mindfulness teacher, yoga teacher and so much more. She’s passionate about making mindfulness something everyone can connect with, no matter their background or experience.Her approach is compassionate, authentic, trauma informed, and empowering. She highlights the importance neurodiversity awareness and reminds us of the importance of meeting people exactly where they are.Natasha’s work is a powerful reminder that inclusion isn’t just a goal it’s a practice. It is something to be embodied! Find out more about Natasha:Book linksSlow Down Amaya https://amzn.eu/d/9wI5Y6RSlow Down Sammy https://amzn.eu/d/axsLJliMindful Living: A Guide for You and Your Family https://amzn.eu/d/cLymGegWebsite: www.butterfly-minds.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butterfly_minds_https://www.instagram.com/natasha.iregbu.writes?igsh=MnY1NWNuNXFybWY2Substack: https://butterflyminds.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@butterfly.minds?_t=ZN-8xwsT1ZM01u&_r=1YouTube: https://youtube.com/@butterfly_minds_?si=4Z5jKtgM2ZSqobmP

Healing Hands is a school, a sanctuary, and a spiritual path for those seeking real healing and meaningful transformation.Founded by Maija Kovalevska, a Reiki Master Teacher with over 16 years of experience, the school is rooted in a grounded, intuitive approach to Reiki, where healing is your responsibility, and spiritual practice is woven into daily life.Maija is passionate about making reiki accessible to all and maintaining professional standards when it comes to training reiki practitioners. She is a strong woman with a big heart and a deep understanding of the importance of trauma informed practice. Join us as we explore the powwr of reiki, the acknowledgment that energy is all around us and how empowering it can be when we embrace the flow. Find out more about Maija: https://www.healinghandsedinburgh.co.uk

Join Cori and the wonderful and inspirational Rachael Hill from Electric Glory as they talk about wellbeing in workplace, the power of EMDR and the importance of trauma informed working.Electric Glory is more than just a consultancy, it’s a movement that was born from an extraordinary idea of inspiring and empowering individuals to embrace their true selves and live life in all its Electric Glory! Rachael Hill, a dedicated and compassionate Wellbeing Consultant and Registered Mental Health Nurse, is at the heart of this transformative journey.Find out more about Rachael:https://electricglorywellbeing.comhttps://www.instagram.com/electricglorywellbeing/

Join Cori as she interviews Rachel Leigh Bourke and Connie Lasune, better known as the face of Edinburgh Innerdance. These two beings are experienced and passionate professionals in their own right, with a commitment to working in a trauma informed way. Together, they hold supportive, inclusive spaces and shine brightly. Hear all about Innerdance and how it can be a powerful resource in experiencing somatic release and embodying restoration. As always this was one take, raw, real, authentic. Join them as they discuss their professional journeys and their dedication to supporting individuals in their own personal growth. Find out more about Rachel and Connie: For Innerdance events:https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/innerdance-events-2601629?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escbInnerdance Edinburgh on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/innerdanceedinburgh/Innerdance Email: [email protected] Leigh Bourke:https://www.instagram.com/rachel.leigh.bourke/Email: [email protected] Lasune:https://www.facebook.com/share/19gew7jU66/https://www.instagram.com/connielasune/Email: [email protected] 

Join Cori as she interviews Sharon Nielsen.  Sharon is a powerful woman with a passion for making her work inclusive and trauma informed.  In this podcast, Cori and Sharon explore how we can make mindfulness more trauma informed and hold supportive spaces. Sharon is a mindfulness teacher, clinical hypnotherapist, business coach and a Regional Teacher Trainer for the UK College of Mindfulness Meditation.  Sharon discovered mindfulness meditation whilst working in a very demanding and stressful corporate environment.  At the time, after experiencing some challenges in her life, she chose to explore how mindfulness could support her with symptoms of stress and anxiety.  She describes mindfulness as changing her life and it is now her go to resource in moments of dysregulation.  With a corporate background and over 20 years experience in the field of wellbeing, Sharon approaches her work creatively and authentically.  Her approach is open and warm.Find out more about Sharon and her work: https://www.wellbeingmind.co.ukhttps://mindfulnessnow.org.uk/mindfulness-teacher-training-edinburgh/

Join Cori as she interviews the wonderful Melody Godfred. Melody speaks and writes from the heart, has a passion for connecting with others and self growth. Her work is inspiring and empowering. Join Cori and Melody as they discuss how powerful creative words can be and the importance of self love when it comes to personal growth. Cori uses poetry in all of her work and has found Melody’s books inspiring when it comes to nervous system regulation and soothing within her trauma work. Melody Godfred is a poet, author, and speaker dedicated to helping people cultivate self love, presence, and purpose through her writing and work. She is the creator of the Self Love Pinky Ring and the bestselling author of Self Love Poetry: For Thinkers & Feelers and The ABCs of Self Love. Her words have resonated with readers worldwide, offering a bridge between self-exploration and collective connection. With Moon Garden: Poetry for Manifestation, she continues her mission to empower others, especially women, to trust themselves, embrace their cyclical nature, and step fully into their power. Melody’s work has been featured in Forbes, Oprah Daily, and Today with Hoda & Jenna for its ability to deeply resonate and uplift.Links to Melody’s books, social and newsletter:Book links:SELF LOVE POETRY https://amzn.to/326MfJBTHE ABCs OF SELF LOVEhttps://amzn.to/3GN5wikTHE SHIFThttps://amzn.to/3UsUiHrMOON GARDENhttps://amzn.to/3EeWyOWMelody’s website & newsletter:https://www.melodygodfred.comhttps://www.melodygodfred.substack.comhttps://www.instagram.com/melodygodfredhttps://www.tiktok.com/@melodygodfredCall to action:Preorder Melody’s new book, Moon Garden: Poetry for Manifestation at your favourite bookstore, including Amazon: https://amzn.to/3EeWyOW

Today Cori’s guest is Ann Parkinson, the face of Unity Physiotherapy & Wellbeing. Ann is passionate and dedicated to offering compassionate trauma informed and integrative services to the community. She works as a Specialist Physiotherapist and Integrative Somatic Practitioner. Ann combines coaching, yoga, somatic work, embodiment, meditation, trauma-sensitive mindfulness, compassionate mind training & other compassion practices, NLP & the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy with physiotherapy. Her specialism is in conditions associated with pain & fatigue and embodied wellbeing. With a diverse amount of qualifications and experience, Ann prides herself in holding trauma informed compassionate spaces, empowering others to thrive and meeting clients where they are. She is not only a highly experienced professional but a beautiful soul who works from the heart. Find out more about Ann:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/15QsjMAnWN/?mibextid=wwXIfrInstagram https://www.instagram.com/unityphysiotherapy?igsh=MXA0anF0ZmQ1NXM1aw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrYouTube http://www.youtube.com/@annparkinson212SoundCloud https://on.soundcloud.com/cJwmXLToXJn8PGeG8Website https://unityphysio.co.ukListening to Our Inner Wisdom offerings https://unityphysio.co.uk/services/listening-to-our-inner-wisdom-offerings/

Today Cori’s guest is Astrid, the face of Holistic Aquila, a holistic trauma therapist who is passionate about inclusivity and trauma informed working. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Astrid describes energy work as being at the core of all her work and aims to hold supportive spaces for her clients. With a background in shamanism, somatic work, reiki and more, Astrid uses an integrative approach in her practice. You can find her holding moon circles, facilitating reiki training, healing sessions and more. Astrid aims to empower individuals to find deeper connection to themselves. With lived experience of trauma and chronic illness, her energy is infectious and Astrid is one to watch as an up and coming professional in nervous system regulation work. Find out more about Astrid:https://linktr.ee/holisticaquilahttps://www.holisticaquila.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/holisticaquila?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Today Cori’s guest is Jennifer Wallace, an experienced trauma informed professional with a passion for supporting others on their journeys. Jennifer is a NSI-certified practitioner specialising in the preparation and integration of peak somatic experiences. Jennifer has dedicated herself to understanding the legacy of early life stress on the developing brain, and the effects of psychedelics on healing deep emotional wounds that have been producing harmful survival outputs such as disordered eating, anxiety, and depression. Jennifer is also known as at the co-host of the trauma rewired podcast. (Taken from: https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/podcast)Join Cori and Jennifer as they explore the challenges of navigating trauma, share some of their own experiences and connect on a raw, authentic level. Please be advised this podcast could be activating for some as they are discussing some sensitive topics.  Please practice self-care. You can find out more about Jennifer and the work she does via the links below:https://pod.link/traumarewiredNeurosomaticintelligence.comrewiretrial.com

Join Cori for a 30 minute trauma sensitive mindfulness practice. You can expect a guided body scan, somatic connection and an invitation to come into the present moment through mindfulness. This session will include a short introduction to trauma sensitive mindfulness and the importance of self awareness when we do any practices to avoid being activated. Please listen to your body and nervous system before engaging in this practice. 

Today 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

Cori Wilkie is the face of KOA and creator of KOA Unplugged, the podcast. This is an introductory podcast where you can get to know Cori, her background, her values and what to expect from these podcasts. Cori identifies as a trauma informed somatic, integrative and holistic practitioner.  She is based in Edinburgh, Scotland and known for her passion for nervous system regulation and trauma work.