In this episode, I take you with me on a rainy day on the Camino. I reflect on what it means to carry the weight—both physically and emotionally—and how our bodies, minds, and spirits adapt, sometimes for better… and sometimes out of habit. I talk about the beauty that comes when we surrender control, the unexpected gifts life hands us, and the importance of staying present through the discomfort. From soaking rain to surprise sunshine, I share how the universe continues to meet me in the middle when I least expect it.

This one’s from the heart—recorded in real time, with a million-dollar ocean view, and a whole lot of gratitude.

What I talk about:

• ​What a rainy, stormy Camino day taught me about resilience
• ​Why carrying a heavy backpack feels easier the second time around—and what that reveals about life
• ​The danger of getting used to a low-quality life
• ​How better relationships start with the one we have with ourselves
• ​Learning to surrender control and let the universe surprise us
• ​A story about how I ended up with a seaside view (gifted, not planned)
• ​Why presence matters more than perfection
• ​Finding strength in moments of doubt, discomfort, and uncertainty
• ​How every storm eventually makes way for the sun
• ​The power of showing up for yourself, even when it’s messy

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Hello, my beautiful humans! In this episode, I take you with me to a small, colorful fishing town in Spain, as I continue walking the Camino de Santiago. I’m coming to you after a hot bath in the most magical pastel-green tub, reflecting on a very rainy, very cold, very real day. From losing my SIM card to being soaked through with Bruno shivering by my side, today tested my spirit—and still gifted me with the kind of beauty that only presence can offer.

I speak from the raw, unfiltered place I find myself in—physically exhausted, missing my daughter, grappling with the push and pull between being with others and walking my own path. This journey is teaching me how to slow down, how to tune into my own map, and how to find grace even when everything feels off.

Come walk with me. Let’s explore what it really means to follow your soul’s wisdom.

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Hey friends, today I’m sharing one of the most physically and emotionally intense days of my Camino journey so far. Day four stretched me to my edge—literally and metaphorically—as I walked over 25 kilometers to Viana do Castelo. I talk about what it means to face big goals that feel impossible, the importance of honoring the little milestones along the way, and how strangers became sacred mirrors and support systems when I needed it most.

This episode is raw and reflective—from laughter to heartbreak, community to solitude, and the uncomfortable truth about being a woman walking this world. I also share how I’m learning to finally give myself permission to not always do things the hard way, and how sometimes, the bravest thing we can do is to receive help.

So, grab your walking shoes or a cup of tea—and let’s walk through this together.

In this episode, I reflect on:

• ​ The discomfort of chasing big goals and why focusing on “the next town” matters
• ​ My 5-hour Camino walk and what it taught me about perseverance
• ​ The power of community and the kindness of strangers on the path
• ​ A heartbreaking and infuriating story of harassment—and why we must keep talking about these things
• ​ The lesson of not needing to do everything the hard way
• ​ Slowing down, being present, and choosing to enjoy the journey rather than rushing toward the destination
• ​ What motherhood, packing a backpack, and walking the Camino all have in common (hint: intentionality)
• ​ Why I’m ready to stop jumping headfirst into everything and start embracing stillness, ease, and thoughtful progress.

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On this raw and real episode of the Soul Wisdom Podcast, I’m inviting you into my intimate reflections from Day 3 of walking the Portuguese coastal route of the Camino de Santiago. With Bruno, my sweet dog, by my side and the rain as my backdrop, I share the aches, the lessons, the laughter, and the beauty of slowing down to meet myself authentically. From soggy jackets to sacred insight, this episode is a reminder that we don’t need to know the whole map—just the next right step.

I talk about:

• ​ Why I’ve chosen to show up raw and real with this podcast—no production, no perfection.
• ​ The little joys and physical challenges of this long journey.
• ​ Why sometimes I don’t feel like saying hi to people—and learning to own that.
• ​ How rain, blooming flowers, and Bruno (my pup!) shaped today’s walk.
• ​ What I’m learning about pace, pressure, and presence.
• ​ And how this path mirrors the way we pursue our dreams—step by step, without knowing the full map.

This one is intimate, reflective, and sprinkled with some laughter and realness. It’s for anyone walking their own journey—especially if you’re figuring it out as you go.

Listen in, take what you need, and maybe even fold your laundry with me.

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Still deep in the journey of the Camino de Santiago, I share my raw reflections from Day 2—where beauty and discomfort walk hand in hand. From walking 22 km under the blazing sun to sleeping in a bare-bones alberge with no sheets or towels, today taught me about presence, simplicity, and the powerful call of water. In this solo episode, I explore the lessons of letting go, tuning into my body, and listening to the wisdom that silence and solitude can offer. It’s a deeply personal episode about learning how little we actually need—and how much we already have.

In this episode:

• ​ A 22km journey through the Portuguese Coastal Camino from Matosinho to Vila do Cove.
• ​ Reflections on simplicity, discomfort, and the sacredness of water
• ​ The emotional and physical highs and lows of pilgrimage
• ​ The spiritual call of the ocean and why water feels like home
• ​ Conversations with the self: inner dialogue, self-compassion, and resilience
• ​ Embracing silence, solitude, and the challenge of minimalism
• ​ The power of nature to remind us who we are beyond our physical form

Resources & Links:

• ​ Follow me on Instagram: @gicelaholguin
• ​ Explore my offerings, workshops, and courses: https://www.gicelaholguin.com/
• ​ Share this episode with a friend who’s longing for soulful travel or deep reflection.

Day one on the Camino de Santiago and I’m already being cracked wide open. In this episode, I take you with me to the beach town of Matosinhos where I learned a powerful lesson about slowing down, tuning into my body, and questioning whose map I’m really walking on—mine or someone else’s. You’ll hear the ocean waves, the background noise of life happening, and the real-time reflections that are surfacing as I move through this journey. This is a raw, inspired, unfiltered moment of presence, and a reminder that sometimes the most profound wisdom comes when we don’t push forward.

In this episode, I share:

Why I stopped walking earlier than planned—and how that led to a deeper lesson

The difference between listening to ego vs. listening to my body

What happens when we start walking on someone else’s path instead of our own

The importance of taking the lead in our own lives

How learning from life itself has been my greatest teacher

This journey is already shifting something in me, and I want to take you with me every step of the way. If this episode resonates with you, please leave a review, share it with a friend, or tag me on social. Let’s walk this path together.

Until next time—walk your own map.

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In this unfiltered and honest episode of Soul Wisdom Podcast, I’m sharing what’s on my heart the day before I begin walking the Portuguese Coastal Route of the Camino de Santiago. This journey isn’t about religion for me—but it is deeply spiritual.

I open up about the years I spent trying to fix my past, and the moment I realized that true peace doesn’t come from rewriting old stories, but from letting them go. I even read you a passage straight from my journal—raw and unedited—because this is what the Soul Wisdom Podcast is about: showing up as we are, in truth and in love.

If you’ve ever struggled to move on, or if old stories are still quietly shaping your present, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I talk about:

• ​Why this podcast sounds a little less polished lately—and why I’m okay with that
• ​What called me to walk the Camino, and what I hope to leave behind on the path
• ​My journey from surviving to truly living
• ​The years I spent trying to “fix” the past, and what I learned instead
• ​A journal entry I wrote this morning about what it really means to make peace with your past
• ​How I’m rewriting my beliefs about trust, money, and safety
• ​The lens I’ve created to see the world—and how you can shape your own
• ​The dance between being deeply human and deeply divine

If this episode resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you. Leave a comment, send me a message, or let me know what topics you’d like me to explore in future episodes. And if you feel called to, please rate and share the podcast—it helps these soul whispers reach more hearts.

Obrigada for being here. Let’s keep choosing peace.

In this raw and transformative episode, I reflect on the intensity of eclipse season and the profound shifts it brought—both within myself and in my external reality. Fresh off a journey from Colombia and on my way to Portugal to embark on El Camino de Santiago, I dive deep into the lessons I’ve learned over the past months of surrender, healing, and trusting the universe’s guidance.

Navigating financial uncertainty, reconnecting with my family, and learning to embrace my true worth beyond monetary success has been a powerful journey. And I want to share those insights with you—especially if you feel like you’re walking an unclear path. Whether you’re in a season of hibernation, creation, or rebirth, I hope this episode reminds you of your inherent value, strength, and abundance.

Key Talking Points:

• The unexpected power of eclipse season and how it shook things up for me emotionally and spiritually.

• Leaving Colombia, returning to Toronto, and choosing to surrender to the universe’s guidance.

• Healing family wounds and learning to parent myself while reconnecting with my father.

• Breaking free from society’s definition of success and learning to value myself beyond money.

• Preparing to walk El Camino de Santiago—a journey of faith, resilience, and profound trust.

• Reminding myself and others that abundance is so much more than a bank account—it’s health, love, creativity, and freedom.

• Claiming my right to be wealthy and successful on my own terms.

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Welcome to the new Era of Soul Wisdom Podcast!

In this episode we catch up on what it's been like to send my daughter to live a year with her dad. Moving into bigger speaking opportunities and why I believe we cannot heal the pain of the world unless we learn to witness and validate our own.

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