Agents of Transformation: How to Connect with Other Intelligent Life on Earth
Animal communicator Gillian Bergamo's life is one that transcends borders, conventions and limitations. Conceived in Switzerland, she was raised in the US, but somehow knew at age 12 that she would live in England. When she was 20, her path to London unfolded and Gillian spent the next 2 decades in Europe. On moving back to the US, Gillian learned to connect and communicate with horses, dogs and cats. And then, a neighbor brought her a young injured male dove and a whole new interspecies relationship began. In this interview, Gillian shares how she and Niko went from a parent/child relationship to a peer relationship to something even more special. Gillian's willingness and capacity to understand and feel Niko's motivations and creativity will inspire you!
0 minutes: Introduction
2 minutes: Gillian’s expansion and growth as a result of her relationship with Niko (the injured male dove who lived with her for 14 months). He was the one who initiated many parts of their daily routine.
3 minutes: Gillian’s intuition at the age of 12 led her to England at the age of 20.
5:11 minutes: When Gillian returned to the US, she was given a horse, which got her started with energy healing.
6 minutes: Baby bird Niko was delivered to Gillian in a box. He’d been injured in an encounter with a dog and rescued by a neighbor who knew Gillian cared for injured animals.
9 minutes: Gillian established Niko’s home in a cage in her office, as she worked from home during the day. In the next 3 months, Niko became comfortable enough to fly over and sit in Gillian’s lap.
10:45: At 3 months, Niko explored the kitchen and window ledge, and then the rest of the house. One day, he took a nap with Gillian!
12:39: Niko invented games to play with Gillian, which helped him get stronger and learn the movements needed for skilled flight.
15:11: Hygiene and cleanliness.
18:45: Niko and Gillian’s bedtime and mornings routines.
22:20: The last 6 months of Niko’s time in the home were sacred. One day, Gillian found Niko cooing on top of the ceiling fan, the highest point in her home, and knew he was ready to fly free.
27:45: Yesterday, a young morning dove landed outside Gillian’s window with a message.
30:00 Gillian’s respect for Niko’s intelligence and behaviors led to their connection and communication. She describes the many ways in which their communication happened.
34:00 The way Gillian connects and communicates with other animals.
Gillian lives near Athen, GA and works both remotely and in-person as an animal communicator. If you want to consult with Gillian about your pets or animals you are fostering or tending, her email is cavalli@windstream.net