KOA Unplugged

Join Paul and Cori as they explore the importance of personal growth, building a business that feels truly aligned, and the power of sound and human connection. Paul is the face of The Sound Bath Studio and passionate about bringing people together and creating supportive spaces where people can slow down, reconnect, and experience the benefits of sound.   In this episode he shares his own life ex...

Join Pina and Cori as they explore the essence of tantra, living life with all its gifts and challenges and what it means to live with deeper presence in everyday life. In this conversation, they reflect on embodiment, acceptance, and the power of coming back into the present moment.  Pina shares from her lived experience as a  human and multifaceted practitioner.  She lives her life rooted in som...

Join Cori and Abigail Nelson as they discuss the power of working with the mind and body in creative ways. Abigail is a qualified dramatherapist based in Edinburgh, Scotland. With a background in arts and disability, she is passionate about ofering creative opportunities for all bodies, to express and explore.​  ​With an embodied, inclusive, unique appraoch, and enthusiasm for her work, Abigail is...

Join Cori and Hannah Mosing as they explore what it means to navigate trauma creatively and land in a place of love and hope. Hannah is a poet and author who writes authentically from the heart.  Her work inspires and moves.   In this podcast you will meet Hannah’s 2 beautiful emotional support dogs and get a raw and reall insight into who Hannah is as human being.  Her journey reminds us that hea...

Join Cori for a guided compassionate mind practice exploring the three emotional regulation systems developed by Paul Gilbert as part of Compassion Focused Therapy. Through a trauma informed and somatic lens, this practice helps you understand how these systems shape your emotional responses and why cultivating balance in the nervous system is essential for developing more compassion. In this podc...

Join me as I interview Dr Francesca Young Kaufman, founder of Beatha Coaching, as we explore the transformative power of acceptance and surrender in a world that constantly demands more. Working with high-functioning clients, Francesca brings a trauma-informed, neuroscience-based approach to supporting those navigating chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, and the hidden cost of always performing at a...

Join me as I interview Rachel, the face of ShootSweet, a photographer who is passionate about empowering people to love their bodies. Based in Scotland, she oozes authenticity and powerful energy.  Rachel creates portraits and headshots for passionate people, creatives, and entrepreneurs, helping them see just how truly beautiful they are. Find out more about Rachel: https://shootsweet.co.uk/about...

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 have become more disconnected as a result of evolution and how important social connections are in the context of emotional and psychological wellbeing.  Sharon is a mindfulness teacher, clinical hypnotherapist, b...

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:  Yellow Beacon Home

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 s...

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...

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...

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 wh...

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...

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...

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,...

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, sup...

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...

Join Cori and her inspiring guest, Angela Edwards, for a warm, honest, and empowering conversation about the menopause journey.  For many women, menopause can feel overwhelming, like stepping into the unknown. But you're not alone. Together, Cori and Angela explore what it means to move through this life stage with more ease, acceptance, and support. Join Cori and Angela as they explore the e...

Join Cori and Laura as they explore the power of aerial yoga, sound baths, and all round wellbeing. In a world where stress and exhaustion are often seen as normal, they are here to remind us how important it is to slow down, rest, and take care of ourselves. Amongst other things, Laura is a yoga teacher, coach and tutor who’s been running her own business for over 13 years. She’s the founder of C...

Join Cori and Natasha for an authentic, raw and honest conversation about how we can make wellbeing more inclusive and accessible for everyone. Natasha is an inspiring author, mindfulness teacher, yoga teacher and so much more. She’s passionate about making mindfulness something everyone can connect with, no matter their background or experience. Her approach is compassionate, authentic, trauma in...

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...