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: 

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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.uk

And

https://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/

And

https://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.com

https://www.instagram.com/petalsandaum/