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 Children

Connect with Giada Gaslini:

• Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.uk
• Instagram: @‌schoolofshamanism
• Facebook: School of Shamanism
• Youtube: School of Shamanism

About the Host

Originally 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.

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CHAPTERS

Welcome Maria Doherty

When care becomes curiosity

Tuning into nature’s intelligence

Where to find Maria

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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.uk
• Instagram: @‌schoolofshamanism
• Facebook: School of Shamanism
• Youtube: School of Shamanism

About the Host

Originally 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.

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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.77
• Facebook: Holistic Coach
• Website: www.holistic-coach.co.uk

Connect with Giada Gaslini:

• Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.uk
• Instagram: @‌schoolofshamanism
• Facebook: School of Shamanism
• Youtube: School of Shamanism

About the Host

Originally 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.

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CHAPTERS

Welcome to Paulo da Costa, Holistic Coach

Cracked open by experience

Comfortable with not knowing

Where to find Paulo

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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.uk
• Instagram: @‌schoolofshamanism
• Facebook: School of Shamanism
• Youtube: School of Shamanism

About the Host

Originally 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.

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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.scotland
• Instagram: @davidpalacioslopez
• Website: essencescotland.com
• Email: [email protected]

Connect with Giada Gaslini:

• Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.uk
• Instagram: @‌schoolofshamanism
• Facebook: School of Shamanism
• Youtube: School of Shamanism

About the Host

Originally 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.

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CHAPTERS:

Welcome David Palacios López from Essence Scotland

Choosing truth in a world built on lies

Making peace with imperfection

Where to find David

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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.uk
• Instagram: @‌schoolofshamanism
• Facebook: School of Shamanism
• Youtube: School of Shamanism

About the Host

Originally 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.

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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_wellbeing
• Facebook: FitLife Personal Training
• Website: www.fitlifefitnesswellbeing.com

Connect with Giada Gaslini:

• Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.uk
• Instagram: @‌schoolofshamanism
• Facebook: School of Shamanism
• Youtube: School of Shamanism

About the Host

Originally 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.

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CHAPTERS

Welcome to Egle from FitLife Personal Training

Longevity over looks

Why consistency keeps slipping away

Finding your own flow

Where to find Egle

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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.uk
• Instagram: @‌schoolofshamanism
• Facebook: School of Shamanism
• Youtube: School of Shamanism

About the Host

Originally 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.

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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 @nomadicheartart
Facebook: Nomadic Heart Art Medicine

Connect with Giada Gaslini:

• Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.uk
• Instagram: @‌schoolofshamanism
• Facebook: School of Shamanism
• Youtube: School of Shamanism

About the Host

Originally 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.

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CHAPTERS

Welcome Iza Iszna from Nomadic Heart Art Medicine

Creativity without containment

Finding the centre in the vortex

Guided by the unseen

Where to find Iza

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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.uk
• Instagram: @‌schoolofshamanism
• Facebook: School of Shamanism
• Youtube: School of Shamanism

About the Host

Originally 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.

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