KOA Unplugged

Healing Hands is a school, a sanctuary, and a spiritual path for those seeking real healing and meaningful transformation. Founded by Maija Kovalevska, a Reiki Master Teacher with over 16 years of experience, the school is rooted in a grounded, intuitive approach to Reiki, where healing is your responsibility, and spiritual practice is woven into daily life. Maija is passionate about making reiki...

Join Cori and the wonderful and inspirational Rachael Hill from Electric Glory as they talk about wellbeing in workplace, the power of EMDR and the importance of trauma informed working. Electric Glory is more than just a consultancy, it’s a movement that was born from an extraordinary idea of inspiring and empowering individuals to embrace their true selves and live life in all its Electric Glory...

Join Cori as she interviews Rachel Leigh Bourke and Connie Lasune, better known as the face of Edinburgh Innerdance. These two beings are experienced and passionate professionals in their own right, with a commitment to working in a trauma informed way. Together, they hold supportive, inclusive spaces and shine brightly.  Hear all about Innerdance and how it can be a powerful resource in experienc...

Join Cori as she interviews Sharon Nielsen.  Sharon is a powerful woman with a passion for making her work inclusive and trauma informed.  In this podcast, Cori and Sharon explore how we can make mindfulness more trauma informed and hold supportive spaces.  Sharon is a mindfulness teacher, clinical hypnotherapist, business coach and a Regional Teacher Trainer for the UK College of Mindfulness Medi...

Join Cori as she interviews the wonderful Melody Godfred. Melody speaks and writes from the heart, has a passion for connecting with others and self growth. Her work is inspiring and empowering. Join Cori and Melody as they discuss how powerful creative words can be and the importance of self love when it comes to personal growth. Cori uses poetry in all of her work and has found Melody’s books in...

Today Cori’s guest is Ann Parkinson, the face of Unity Physiotherapy & Wellbeing. Ann is passionate and dedicated to offering compassionate trauma informed and integrative services to the community. She works as a Specialist Physiotherapist and Integrative Somatic Practitioner.  Ann combines coaching, yoga, somatic work, embodiment, meditation, trauma-sensitive mindfulness, compassionate mind...

Today Cori’s guest is Astrid, the face of Holistic Aquila, a holistic trauma therapist who is passionate about inclusivity and trauma informed working. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Astrid describes energy work as being at the core of all her work and aims to hold supportive spaces for her clients. With a background in shamanism, somatic work, reiki and more, Astrid uses an integrative approach in...

Today Cori’s guest is Jennifer Wallace, an experienced trauma informed professional with a passion for supporting others on their journeys.  Jennifer is a NSI-certified practitioner specialising in the preparation and integration of peak somatic experiences. Jennifer has dedicated herself to understanding the legacy of early life stress on the developing brain, and the effects of psychedelics on h...

Join Cori for a 30 minute trauma sensitive mindfulness practice. You can expect a guided body scan, somatic connection and an invitation to come into the present moment through mindfulness. This session will include a short introduction to trauma sensitive mindfulness and the importance of self awareness when we do any practices to avoid being activated.  Please listen to your body and nervous sys...

Today Giada Gaslini, the face of The School of Shamanism, Edinburgh, Scotland is joining Cori to explore the topic of trauma healing through shamanic work.  Giada is not only a professional Cori truly respects and admires, but a dear friend. Join them as they explore the essence of shamanism, how it is often misunderstood, how it can be powerful in the context of trauma healing and how important i...

Cori Wilkie is the face of KOA and creator of KOA Unplugged, the podcast. This is an introductory podcast where you can get to know Cori, her background, her values and what to expect from these podcasts. Cori identifies as a trauma informed somatic, integrative and holistic practitioner.  She is based in Edinburgh, Scotland and known for her passion for nervous system regulation and trauma work....