School of Shamanism

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 HostOriginally 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 SubscribeApple Podcasts: Subscribe & ReviewSpotify: Follow & RateLeave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the showTurn on notifications for the new episodes.

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 HostOriginally 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 SubscribeApple Podcasts: Subscribe & ReviewSpotify: Follow & RateLeave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the showTurn on notifications for the new episodes.________________________________________________________CHAPTERSWelcome Roberto RicciutiThe artist who was always thereBetween craft and callingThe art of leaving something behindWhere to find Roberto________________________________________________________

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 HostOriginally 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 SubscribeApple Podcasts: Subscribe & ReviewSpotify: Follow & RateLeave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the showTurn on notifications for the new episodes.

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 HostOriginally 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 SubscribeApple Podcasts: Subscribe & ReviewSpotify: Follow & RateLeave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the showTurn on notifications for the new episodes.________________________________________________________CHAPTERSWelcome Cori WilkieWearing two hats without losing yourselfLetting go of “I’m not enough”The practice of balanceWhere to find Cori________________________________________________________

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 HostOriginally 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 SubscribeApple Podcasts: Subscribe & ReviewSpotify: Follow & RateLeave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the showTurn on notifications for the new episodes.

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 ChildrenConnect with Giada Gaslini:Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.ukInstagram: @‌schoolofshamanismFacebook: School of ShamanismYoutube: School of ShamanismAbout the HostOriginally 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 SubscribeApple Podcasts: Subscribe & ReviewSpotify: Follow & RateLeave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the showTurn on notifications for the new episodes.________________________________________________________CHAPTERSWelcome Maria DohertyWhen care becomes curiosityTuning into nature’s intelligenceWhere to find Maria________________________________________________________

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 HostOriginally 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 SubscribeApple Podcasts: Subscribe & ReviewSpotify: Follow & RateLeave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the showTurn on notifications for the new episodes.

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 HostOriginally 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 & ReviewSpotify: Follow & RateLeave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the showTurn on notifications for the new episodes.________________________________________________________CHAPTERSWelcome to Paulo da Costa, Holistic CoachCracked open by experienceComfortable with not knowingWhere to find Paulo________________________________________________________

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 HostOriginally 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 SubscribeApple Podcasts: Subscribe & ReviewSpotify: Follow & RateLeave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the showTurn on notifications for the new episodes.

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: [email protected] with Giada Gaslini:Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.ukInstagram: @‌schoolofshamanismFacebook: School of ShamanismYoutube: School of ShamanismAbout the HostOriginally 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 & ReviewSpotify: Follow & RateLeave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the showTurn on notifications for the new episodes.________________________________________________________CHAPTERS:Welcome David Palacios López from Essence ScotlandChoosing truth in a world built on liesMaking peace with imperfectionWhere to find David________________________________________________________

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 HostOriginally 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 & ReviewSpotify: Follow & RateLeave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the showTurn on notifications for the new episodes.

In 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 beginners taking their first steps to seasoned practitioners seeking deeper connection.Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, reclaim your confidence, or simply find joy in movement, this conversation offers honest, inspiring insights for living fully in both body and mind.Connect with Egle:Instagram: @fitlife_fitness_wellbeingFacebook: FitLife Personal TrainingWebsite: www.fitlifefitnesswellbeing.comConnect with Giada Gaslini:Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.ukInstagram: @‌schoolofshamanismFacebook: School of ShamanismYoutube: School of ShamanismAbout the HostOriginally 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 & ReviewSpotify: Follow & RateLeave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the showTurn on notifications for the new episodes.________________________________________________________CHAPTERSWelcome to Egle from FitLife Personal TrainingLongevity over looksWhy consistency keeps slipping awayFinding your own flowWhere to find Egle________________________________________________________

When 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, others pause, and some fall away entirely, often without warning.Giada reflects on grief, loneliness, and the exhaustion of constantly translating yourself, while also naming the relief that comes when you finally stop shrinking or explaining who you are. She explores the importance of respecting different timings, releasing the need to convert others, and finding, or building, community where all parts of you are welcome.This episode is an invitation to let go with love, to stay rooted in integrity, and to trust that the connections meant for this version of you will find their way.You are not meant to walk this path alone.Connect with Giada Gaslini:Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.ukInstagram: @‌schoolofshamanismFacebook: School of ShamanismYoutube: School of ShamanismAbout the HostOriginally 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 & ReviewSpotify: Follow & RateLeave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the showTurn on notifications for the new episodes.

In 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, and the courage it takes to follow a call that doesn’t fit neatly into the boxes of modern life.This conversation is an honest exploration of freedom, fear, and embodiment — and a reminder that walking between worlds is not about escaping life, but learning how to stay.Connect with Iza:Instagram @nomadicheartartFacebook: Nomadic Heart Art MedicineConnect with Giada Gaslini:Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.ukInstagram: @‌schoolofshamanismFacebook: School of ShamanismYoutube: School of ShamanismAbout the HostOriginally 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 & SubscribeApple Podcasts: Subscribe & ReviewSpotify: Follow & RateLeave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the showTurn on notifications for the new episodes.________________________________________________________CHAPTERSWelcome Iza Iszna from Nomadic Heart Art MedicineCreativity without containmentFinding the centre in the vortexGuided by the unseenWhere to find Iza________________________________________________________

In 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 some seasons require softness and others demand strength, and how resilience is built not by avoiding pressure but by learning how far you can go before choosing to rest. Drawing from her own experience of years of intense work, she offers a compassionate yet steady reminder that boundaries are earned through self-knowledge, not fear.This episode also touches on the power of daily rituals, heart-centred practices and small moments of presence that anchor you before stepping back into the demands of the day. From five quiet minutes of stillness to honouring your own natural cycles instead of external timelines, Giada invites you to listen inward rather than follow inherited rules about productivity, healing or growth.If you’re navigating two lives, two callings, or simply trying to stay connected to yourself while meeting the demands of the world around you, this episode is a gentle but steady companion, reminding you that integration is movement, not perfection, and that whatever the day brings, the most important thing is to keep walking.Connect with Giada Gaslini:Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.ukInstagram: @‌schoolofshamanismFacebook: School of ShamanismYoutube: School of ShamanismAbout the HostOriginally 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 SubscribeApple Podcasts: Subscribe & ReviewSpotify: Follow & Rate

In 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 leave an identity behind, why so many of us cling to careers long past their expiry date, and how courage tends to arrive disguised as chaos. Rachael speaks candidly about the grief of walking away from a role she loved, the tenderness of meeting her true self for the first time, and the strange, shimmering space that opens up when you haven’t got a clue who you’re becoming yet.Together we explore the delicate balance of living between worlds: the material and the spiritual, the logical and the intuitive, the woman she was and the woman she’s growing into. We unravel the fear of uncertainty, the impatience that so many of us carry, and the way self-inquiry can slowly soften the parts of us that are terrified of change. Rachael also talks about bringing heart into corporate wellbeing, working with vibration through chanting, and why self-kindness is often the thing that moves us from one world into the next.If you’re in a transition yourself, fed up with the old but not quite ready to claim the new, this conversation is a gentle nudge to trust your timing, keep the faith, and let yourself be in progress.Connect with Rachael Hill: Instagram: @electricglorywellbeing Facebook: Electric Glory WellbeingWebsite: www.electricglorywellbeing.com(And our shared work through Zen Corporate Wellbeing: zencorporate.com)Connect with Giada Gaslini:Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.ukInstagram: @‌schoolofshamanismFacebook: School of ShamanismYoutube: School of ShamanismAbout the HostOriginally 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________________________________________________________CHAPTERS:Welcome Rachael Hill from Electric GloryThe courage to leave an old career behindBalancing the Old and the NewCourage in the In-BetweenWhere to find Rachael_________________________________________________________

In 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 the myth of “one true path” and why so many people remain stuck not because they lack talent or purpose, but because they’ve never been taught to take their other world seriously. We explore how real change begins internally, how belief shifts energy, and why opportunities don’t magically appear but move from the invisible into the visible when we’re ready to see them as possible. She also unpacks the practical side of transformation: energy, nourishment, rest, relationships, and the courage to question habits and commitments that no longer serve who you’re becoming.Set against the rhythm of the seasons and the natural cycles of change, this episode is a reminder that January isn’t about forcing reinvention, but about clearing space. Letting go. Preparing the ground. If you’re navigating a 9–5 while dreaming of something more, feeling the pull of another life without knowing how it fits, this episode offers a grounded, compassionate perspective: walking between worlds isn’t a failure or a flaw, it’s a gift, and it might be exactly where your journey begins.Connect with Giada Gaslini:Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.ukInstagram: @‌schoolofshamanismFacebook: School of ShamanismYoutube: School of ShamanismAbout the HostOriginally 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 SubscribeApple Podcasts: Subscribe & ReviewSpotify: Follow & Rate

In 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 practices to the importance of grounding before flying.Whether you're just beginning to recognize your own sensitivity or you're deep in the journey of integration, this conversation offers honest insights about living between worlds - and finding your people along the way.Connect with Sabrina Golds:Instagram@‌the_soul_doctress (mentoring for sensitive women) @‌grounded_butterflies (support for sensitive & neurodivergent teens)Connect with Giada Gaslini:Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.ukInstagram: @‌schoolofshamanismFacebook: School of ShamanismYoutube: School of ShamanismAbout the HostOriginally 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 & ReviewSpotify: Follow & RateLeave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the showTurn on notifications for the new episodes. ________________________________________________________CHAPTERS:Introduction to Walking Between WorldsThey said I had my head in the clouds. They were rightYou have nothing to fear from your own energyThe dark tunnel is the only way to the lightHow to trust what you can't see_________________________________________________________

Welcome 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 more mysterious, this series is right up your street. Think of this episode as a warm welcome into a space where curiosity leads, old stories breathe, and the in-between becomes a place of genuine connection.Connect with GiadaWebsite: www.schoolofshamanism.co.ukInstagram: @‌schoolofshamanismFacebook: School of ShamanismYoutube: School of ShamanismAbout the HostOriginally 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 SubscribeApple Podcasts: Subscribe & reviewSpotify: Follow & rateIf you enjoy the show, leaving a review helps other spiritual wanderers find their way here.Turn on notifications for the new episodes.