S2 EP3: Ikigai, when purpose finds you

S2 EP3: Ikigai, when purpose finds you

In this episode of Season Two: Many Paths, One Mountain, Giada explores the deeper meaning of Ikigai, the Japanese concept often translated as “that which makes life worth living.” Moving beyond popular self-help interpretations, she connects Ikigai with shamanic wisdom, the Greek concept of the daimon, and the soul’s unique purpose. Drawing inspiration from Okinawa, one of the world's renowned Blue Zones, Giada examines why so many people feel disconnected from their purpose and how modern life pulls us away from our natural code. Through reflections on the poetic mind, healing, imagination, love, and the wisdom of the body, she reveals how purpose is not something we invent, but something we learn to recognise. This episode invites you to quiet the noise of the mind, reconnect with the heart, and create the conditions for your Ikigai to find you. Connect with Giada Gaslini: * Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.uk [http://www.schoolofshamanism.co.uk/] * Instagram: @‌schoolofshamanism [https://www.instagram.com/schoolofshamanism/?hl=en] * Facebook: School of Shamanism [https://www.facebook.com/schoolofshamanism/?locale=en_GB] * Youtube: School of Shamanism [https://www.youtube.com/@Schoolofshamanism] 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. Listen and Subscribe Apple Podcasts: Subscribe & Review Spotify: Follow & Rate [https://open.spotify.com/show/3lUtBGSgODI3HddxsbSk8n?si=4ad4d6c8d8b74c46] Leave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the show Turn on notifications for the new episodes. ________________________________________________________ CHAPTERS 00:41 – What Is Ikigai? 02:25 – Okinawa and the Blue Zones 04:16 – The Daimon: Your Guiding Spirit 06:10 – Returning to the Poetic Mind 08:05 – The Will to Emerge 09:46 – The Wisdom of the Body ________________________________________________________

S2 EP2: Three paths, one purpose with Ana from Fairy Tale Therapies

In the first guest episode of Season Two Many Paths, One Mountain, Giada is joined by Ana, founder of Fairy Tale Therapies, to explore the healing practices that have shaped her unique approach to wellbeing. Drawing on sound healing, shamanic practice and bodywork, Ana shares how these complementary paths come together to support physical, emotional and energetic healing. From the power of vibration and grounding in nature to the importance of human touch, this conversation offers practical wisdom for anyone seeking a deeper connection with themselves. Together, we explore how different healing traditions can work in harmony, reminding us that while every journey is unique, they all lead towards the same mountain. Connect with Ana: * Website: Fairy Tale Therapies [https://www.fairytaletherapies.co.uk/] * Facebook: Fairy Tale Therapies [https://www.facebook.com/people/Fairy-Tale-Therapies/61551106762537/] * Instagram: @fairy.tale.therapies.uk [https://www.instagram.com/fairy.tale.therapies.uk] Connect with Giada Gaslini: * Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.uk [http://www.schoolofshamanism.co.uk/] * Instagram: @‌schoolofshamanism [https://www.instagram.com/schoolofshamanism/?hl=en] * Facebook: School of Shamanism [https://www.facebook.com/schoolofshamanism/?locale=en_GB] * Youtube: School of Shamanism [https://www.youtube.com/@Schoolofshamanism] 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. Listen and Subscribe Apple Podcasts: Subscribe & Review Spotify: Follow & Rate [https://open.spotify.com/show/3lUtBGSgODI3HddxsbSk8n?si=4ad4d6c8d8b74c46] Leave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the show Turn on notifications for the new episodes. ________________________________________________________ CHAPTERS Welcome Ana from Fairy Tale Therapies The power of sound, Shamanism & bodywork Cleansing the chakras with your own voice Pressure points and presence Where to find Ana ________________________________________________________

S2 EP1: Many paths, one mountain: a new season begins

Welcome to Season 2 of School of Shamanism: Many Paths, One Mountain. After spending the first season exploring what it means to walk between the visible and invisible worlds, Giada opens the conversation to a wider community of healers, teachers and practitioners from a diverse range of traditions. In Many Paths, One Mountain, we'll discover the wisdom that connects seemingly different approaches to healing, spirituality and personal transformation. Through honest conversations, we'll uncover the unique gifts each path offers, the truths they share, and why there is no single route to wholeness. Whether you're just beginning your journey or have been walking your own path for years, this season invites you to listen with curiosity, trust your own inner knowing, and discover the medicine that resonates most deeply with you. The paths may be different, but the mountain is the same. Connect with Giada Gaslini: * Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.uk [http://www.schoolofshamanism.co.uk/] * Instagram: @‌schoolofshamanism [https://www.instagram.com/schoolofshamanism/?hl=en] * Facebook: School of Shamanism [https://www.facebook.com/schoolofshamanism/?locale=en_GB] * Youtube: School of Shamanism [https://www.youtube.com/@Schoolofshamanism] 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. Listen and Subscribe Apple Podcasts: Subscribe & Review Spotify: Follow & Rate [https://open.spotify.com/show/3lUtBGSgODI3HddxsbSk8n?si=4ad4d6c8d8b74c46] Leave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the show Turn on notifications for the new episodes.

S1 EP26: Coming home to the body

In this penultimate episode of Walking Between Worlds, Giada turns our attention to one of the most overlooked aspects of the spiritual path: the body. While many seekers focus on the invisible world, true spiritual practice requires us to be fully present in the physical one. The body is not an obstacle to enlightenment, but the bridge between spirit and matter, the visible and invisible, heaven and earth. Join as we explore the body's innate wisdom, its role in intuition and healing, the importance of grounding and why learning to listen to the body may be one of the most powerful spiritual practices of all. Your body is not something to overcome, it is something to come home to. Connect with Giada Gaslini: * Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.uk [http://www.schoolofshamanism.co.uk/] * Instagram: @‌schoolofshamanism [https://www.instagram.com/schoolofshamanism/?hl=en] * Facebook: School of Shamanism [https://www.facebook.com/schoolofshamanism/?locale=en_GB] * Youtube: School of Shamanism [https://www.youtube.com/@Schoolofshamanism] 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. Listen and Subscribe Apple Podcasts: Subscribe & Review Spotify: Follow & Rate [https://open.spotify.com/show/3lUtBGSgODI3HddxsbSk8n?si=4ad4d6c8d8b74c46] Leave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the show Turn on notifications for the new episodes.

S1 EP25: Money mindset and the courage to grow with Joanna Crow

In this episode of School of Shamanism, Giada is joined by Joanna Crow, founder of Mindful Money Ltd, for a conversation that bridges spirituality, money, and personal wellbeing. Joanna shares her unique path of walking between several worlds: running an accountancy and bookkeeping practice, supporting clients through money coaching, managing an online wellness business, and caring full-time for her neurodivergent son. Through these experiences, she has developed a holistic approach to finances that connects money, mindset, health, and purpose. The discussion dives into the psychology behind financial behaviour, particularly the concept of money personalities: the patterns and beliefs that shape how we earn, spend, save, and grow wealth. Joanna explains how these patterns show up in business, why some people naturally organise their finances while others struggle with money flow, and how recognising these traits can shift financial outcomes. Giada and Joanna also tackle a topic many spiritual practitioners wrestle with: the discomfort around charging for spiritual work. They unpack why money often feels taboo in spiritual communities, how undercharging can lead to burnout, and why financial expansion can actually support greater service to others. Throughout the conversation, they reflect on self-sabotage, fear of success, and the energetic relationship we have with money, highlighting how transformation can begin simply by changing the conversation we have about it. Because when we heal our relationship with money, we don’t just change our bank balance, we expand the way we show up in the world. Connect with Joanna: * Website: www.mindfulmoneyltd.com [https://www.mindfulmoneyltd.com/] * LinkedIn: Joanna Crow [https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joanna-crow-b85660249] Connect with Giada Gaslini: * Website: www.schoolofshamanism.co.uk [http://www.schoolofshamanism.co.uk/] * Instagram: @‌schoolofshamanism [https://www.instagram.com/schoolofshamanism/?hl=en] * Facebook: School of Shamanism [https://www.facebook.com/schoolofshamanism/?locale=en_GB] * Youtube: School of Shamanism [https://www.youtube.com/@Schoolofshamanism] 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. Listen and Subscribe Apple Podcasts: Subscribe & Review Spotify: Follow & Rate [https://open.spotify.com/show/3lUtBGSgODI3HddxsbSk8n?si=4ad4d6c8d8b74c46] Leave a review to help other spiritual explorers to enjoy the show Turn on notifications for the new episodes. ________________________________________________________ CHAPTERS Welcome Joanna Crow from Mindful Money Ltd You have to be well to do well Understanding your money personality When helping others means forgetting your own value When spiritual practice meets real life Where to find Joanna ________________________________________________________