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The Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women203. This is why your healing tools aren't working with Leslie DraffinIn this episode, Leslie Draffin shares why popular healing tools sometimes don't work for women - and shares 3 powerful practices you can begin using today to help show your female nervous system it's safe enough.Sign up for Leslie's FREE masterclass - The Feminine Rewire. It's happening July 15th at 6 pm CT. Listening to this later? No worries! Click the link to get the instant replay.Please note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Want...
2025-07-0719 min
The Light Within203. This is why your healing tools aren't working with Leslie DraffinIn this episode, Leslie Draffin shares why popular healing tools sometimes don't work for women - and shares 3 powerful practices you can begin using today to help show your female nervous system it's safe enough.Sign up for Leslie's FREE masterclass - The Feminine Rewire. It's happening July 15th at 6 pm CT. Listening to this later? No worries! Click the link to get the instant replay.Ready to reclaim your body, your power, and your peace? Start here: 1. 💌 Get Midlife Magic in your inbox. This free email series is your sacred scroll of...
2025-07-0719 minThe Light Within198. Womb Wounds & Unconditional Love with Leslie DraffinIn this episode, show host & womb mystic Leslie Draffin shares her powerful story of overcoming shame, reconnecting to her womb and connecting to unconditional love through the Divine Feminine. She discusses:- womb wounds (what they are, how they manifest & how to notice them in your life)- reconnecting to the Divine Feminine through sacred pleasure & microdosing practices- why the pain you carry might not be your ownWork with Leslie:Leslie currently has two ways you can work together. Unbound: a 1-1 private 3-m...
2025-06-1918 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women198. Womb Wounds & Unconditional Love with Leslie DraffinIn this episode, show host & womb mystic Leslie Draffin shares her powerful story of overcoming shame, reconnecting to her womb and connecting to unconditional love through the Divine Feminine. She discusses:- womb wounds (what they are, how they manifest & how to notice them in your life)- reconnecting to the Divine Feminine through sacred pleasure & microdosing practices- why the pain you carry might not be your ownWork with Leslie:Leslie currently has two ways you can work together. Unbound: a 1-1 private 3-m...
2025-06-1918 minThe Light Within193. Slow Summer Rituals (for when healing feels hard) with Leslie DraffinSummer is the 'peak' time for many people's energy and mood. But if you're already burned out, this usually 'magnetic' season can make things worse. In this solo episode, Women's Somatic Psych.edelic guide & Womb Mystic Leslie Draffin shares simple rituals to help you slow down, honor your nervous system and move through summer with more ease. JOIN the INNER CIRCLE free for 2 weeks (then $111/month afterwards) with THIS special link.Ready to reclaim your body, your power, and your peace? Start here: 1. 💌 Get Midlife Magic in your inbox. This free...
2025-06-0215 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women193. Slow Summer Rituals (for when healing feels hard) with Leslie DraffinSummer is the 'peak' time for many people's energy and mood. But if you're already burned out, this usually 'magnetic' season can make things worse. In this solo episode, Women's Somatic Psych.edelic guide & Womb Mystic Leslie Draffin shares simple rituals to help you slow down, honor your nervous system and move through summer with more ease. JOIN the INNER CIRCLE free for 2 weeks (then $111/month afterwards) with THIS special link.Please note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of...
2025-06-0215 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women182. You Aren't Lazy. You're in Functional Freeze with Leslie DraffinThis week we're talking about the MYTH of laziness - one that many midlife women secretly believe - when in REALITY you aren't lazy at all, your body is just in complete FREEZE.This episode covers: - signs of functional freeze- somatic healing practices to help you get OUT of freezeIf you're ready to explore how working 1:1 can help you 10x your energy, heal burnout and balance your mood (for GOOD) I invite you into Unbound, my 3-month immersion for midlife women ready to THRIVE.DETAILS ARE H...
2025-04-1420 minThe Light Within177. Somatic Healing for Womb Trauma with Leslie DraffinIn this solo episode, Somatic Guide & Microdosing mentor Leslie Draffin shares about the ways we can heal our womb (and the trauma locked within it) through somatic healing & plant medicine. This episode includes actionable steps to help you begin the process of reconnecting to your power source & igniting the creative fire inside your womb.Want to activate your healing journey? Follow these 3 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN...
2025-03-1018 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women177. Somatic Healing for Womb Trauma with Leslie DraffinIn this solo episode, Somatic Guide & Microdosing mentor Leslie Draffin shares about the ways we can heal our womb (and the trauma locked within it) through somatic healing & plant medicine. This episode includes actionable steps to help you begin the process of reconnecting to your power source & igniting the creative fire inside your womb.Please note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Want to be a guest on The Light Within? Send Leslie Draffin a message...
2025-03-1018 minThe Light Within172. 6 Lessons I've Learned in 6 Years of Doing the Work with Leslie DraffinWelcome to this solo episode with Trauma-Informed Somatic Coach and Psychedelic Microdosing Guide Leslie Draffin.In this episode, we talk about:- lessons learned along the self-healing journey- why the body is essential to holistic healing & how to connect with it in simple ways- simple tools to help you reconnect with yourselfNEW: Join my FREE Facebook Community - Sacred Soma CollectiveGET CYCLE ALCHEMY HEREGET THE SHIFT METHOD HEREWant to activate your healing journey? Follow these 3 steps:1. Get on...
2025-02-0330 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women172. 6 Lessons I've Learned in 6 Years of Doing the Work with Leslie DraffinWelcome to this solo episode with Trauma-Informed Somatic Coach and Psychedelic Microdosing Guide Leslie Draffin.In this episode, we talk about:- lessons learned along the self-healing journey- why the body is essential to holistic healing & how to connect with it in simple ways- simple tools to help you reconnect with yourselfNEW: Join my FREE Facebook Community - Sacred Soma CollectiveGET CYCLE ALCHEMY HEREGET THE SHIFT METHOD HEREPlease note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within...
2025-02-0330 minThe Light Within168. Spiraling Inward: The Feminine Path to Healing with Leslie DraffinWelcome to 2025 & to the 5th season of The Light Within. In today's episode, Women's Somatic Guide & Microdosing Coach Leslie Draffin shares practices you can use on your healing journey - to help you navigate the trials and tribulations of spiraling back into yourself.Download the FREE SHIFT METHOD eBookReady to learn how to Cycle Sync & Microdose for deep feminine healing? Take my free 5-day mini-course.Learn to Cycle Sync through these episodes:Ep. 62 Track your Cycle & Improve your LifeEp. 58 Your Menstrual Cycle is your Biggest Untapped ResourceWant...
2025-01-0631 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women168. Spiraling Inward: The Feminine Path to Healing with Leslie DraffinWelcome to 2025 & to the 5th season of The Light Within. In today's episode, Women's Somatic Guide & Microdosing Coach Leslie Draffin shares practices you can use on your healing journey - to help you navigate the trials and tribulations of spiraling back into yourself.Download the FREE SHIFT METHOD eBookReady to learn how to Cycle Sync & Microdose for deep feminine healing? Take my free 5-day mini-course.Learn to Cycle Sync through these episodes:Ep. 62 Track your Cycle & Improve your LifeEp. 58 Your Menstrual Cycle is your Biggest Untapped ResourcePlease...
2025-01-0631 minThe Light Within133. Microdosing to Boost Sensual Self-care with Leslie DraffinIn this episode, Somatic Psychedelic Guide Leslie Draffin shares about her favorite sensual self-care rituals & why microdosing psilocybin can actually help AMPLIFY those rituals into new habits.ALSO, right now is the PERFECT time to join Leslie's sacred online community, The Sanctuary. Inside, she's hosting EXPAND TOGETHER: 30 days of mindful microdosing from Feb 13- Mar 13. Join FREE for your first month with the code THELIGHTWITHINConnect with Leslie on Instagram:@lesliedraffin@thelightwithinpodcastEmail: hello@lesliedraffin.comThe Sanctuary, my online community for mystical women, is now open. This...
2024-02-1211 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women133. Microdosing to Boost Sensual Self-care with Leslie DraffinIn this episode, Somatic Psychedelic Guide Leslie Draffin shares about her favorite sensual self-care rituals & why microdosing psilocybin can actually help AMPLIFY those rituals into new habits.ALSO, right now is the PERFECT time to join Leslie's sacred online community, The Sanctuary. Inside, she's hosting EXPAND TOGETHER: 30 days of mindful microdosing from Feb 13- Mar 13. Join FREE for your first month with the code THELIGHTWITHINPlease note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. ...
2024-02-1211 minThe Light Within129. Awakening my Pussy Power (How 31 Days of Pleasure Changed my Life) with Leslie DraffinWelcome to season 4 - the realest, rawest & most vulnerable season YET of The Light Within.In this episode, host Leslie Draffin shares about the 31 day challenge she went on in December to experience more pleasure & how it activated her pussy power. She shares about the biggest blocks that came up for her, how it brought her closer to her husband AND why it's helped her unlock her life's purpose.Listen & let us know what you think by leaving a rating, review or comment. AND make sure you check out the new community, The S...
2024-01-1526 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women129. Awakening my Pussy Power (How 31 Days of Pleasure Changed my Life) with Leslie DraffinWelcome to season 4 - the realest, rawest & most vulnerable season YET of The Light Within.In this episode, host Leslie Draffin shares about the 31 day challenge she went on in December to experience more pleasure & how it activated her pussy power. She shares about the biggest blocks that came up for her, how it brought her closer to her husband AND why it's helped her unlock her life's purpose.Listen & let us know what you think by leaving a rating, review or comment. AND make sure you check out the new community, The S...
2024-01-1526 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women125. Triggered? Try This with Leslie DraffinIn this episode, Leslie Draffin shares a simple, somatic & mindfulness practice you can use when you feel triggered this holiday season (because you KNOW sh*t is gonna come up at some point, right babe?)FAST FORWARD TO 3:27 FOR THE START OF THE PRACTICEIf you want MORE help surviving holiday stress, sign up for HOLIDAY HARMONY: a 90-minute somatic experience to help you navigate seasonal stress.Please note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.
2023-11-2011 minThe Light Within125. Triggered? Try This with Leslie DraffinIn this episode, Leslie Draffin shares a simple, somatic & mindfulness practice you can use when you feel triggered this holiday season (because you KNOW sh*t is gonna come up at some point, right babe?)FAST FORWARD TO 3:27 FOR THE START OF THE PRACTICEIf you want MORE help surviving holiday stress, sign up for HOLIDAY HARMONY: a 90-minute somatic experience to help you navigate seasonal stress.Connect with Leslie on Instagram:@lesliedraffin@thelightwithinpodcastEmail: hello@lesliedraffin.comInterested in starting your own microdosing practice, but not sure w...
2023-11-2011 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women122. Exploring the Witch Wound (plus BONUS MEDITATION) with Leslie DraffinIn this episode, Leslie Draffin shares what it means to be a witch (from her perspective) and explores the origin, signs & healing of the witch wound. This episode episode also includes a guide meditation beginning at the 14:00 mark if you'd like to skip right to it. In this guided imagery journey you'll find yourself amidst your soul sisters, dancing around a fire on the full moon. It's PERFECT for anyone looking for a bit of witchy inspiration this Halloween.Please note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own a...
2023-10-3029 minThe Light Within122. Exploring the Witch Wound (plus BONUS MEDITATION) with Leslie DraffinIn this episode, Leslie Draffin shares what it means to be a witch (from her perspective) and explores the origin, signs & healing of the witch wound. This episode episode also includes a guide meditation beginning at the 14:00 mark if you'd like to skip right to it. In this guided imagery journey you'll find yourself amidst your soul sisters, dancing around a fire on the full moon. It's PERFECT for anyone looking for a bit of witchy inspiration this Halloween.Connect with Leslie on Instagram:@lesliedraffin@thelightwithinpodcastEmail: hello@lesliedraffin.comI...
2023-10-3029 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women119. Friendship Breakups & Healing the Sister Wound with Leslie DraffinIn this deeply personal episode, Leslie Draffin shares about the grief we experience when we breakup with our bestie, why we're often silent about this pain & how it's often related to the sister wound.Listen & share with someone you love. Please note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Want to be a guest on The Light Within? Send Leslie Draffin a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelightwithin R...
2023-10-0916 minThe Light Within119. Friendship Breakups & Healing the Sister Wound with Leslie DraffinIn this deeply personal episode, Leslie Draffin shares about the grief we experience when we breakup with our bestie, why we're often silent about this pain & how it's often related to the sister wound.Listen & share with someone you love. Connect with Leslie on Instagram:@lesliedraffin@thelightwithinpodcastEmail: hello@lesliedraffin.comInterested in starting your own microdosing practice, but not sure where to start? BOOK A FREE 1-ON-1 CALL WITH LESLIE NOW My new free guide can help. CLICK HERE to download Activate your Inner Magic: a Beginner's G...
2023-10-0916 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women115. Microdosing Psilocybin to find your Purpose with Leslie DraffinIn this week's episode, Microdosing & Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin explores how microdosing psilocybin helps us unlock our soul's true purpose AND how this magical practice assists solo-preneurs. This episode is sponsored by my 8-week group coaching container, MushWomb Alchemy: Transforming your Life with Pleasure, Womb Healing & Psychedelic Mushrooms. LIVE CALLS start October 3rd. FIND OUT MORE HERE.LINKS MENTIONED:FREE MASTERCLASS ON SEPT. 18TH FOR WOMEN & MENSTRUATORSBOOK A FREE 1-ON-1 CALL WITH LESLIEJOIN THE WELL - BY RACHEL MOLENDA TO HEAR THIS FULL CHAT & SO MUCH MORE!...
2023-09-1108 minThe Light Within115. Microdosing Psilocybin to find your Purpose with Leslie DraffinIn this week's episode, Microdosing & Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin explores how microdosing psilocybin helps us unlock our soul's true purpose AND how this magical practice assists solo-preneurs. This episode is sponsored by my 8-week group coaching container, MushWomb Alchemy: Transforming your Life with Pleasure, Womb Healing & Psychedelic Mushrooms. LIVE CALLS start October 3rd. FIND OUT MORE HERE.LINKS MENTIONED:FREE MASTERCLASS ON SEPT. 18TH FOR WOMEN & MENSTRUATORSBOOK A FREE 1-ON-1 CALL WITH LESLIEJOIN THE WELL - BY RACHEL MOLENDA TO HEAR THIS FULL CHAT & SO MUCH MORE!...
2023-09-1108 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women111. #1 Sign of Growth & Transformation (plus a BONUS MEDITATION) with Leslie DraffinWELCOME BACK BABE!! After a few weeks off to enjoy summer, we're back with a solo episode all about the #1 sign you're growing & transforming - it's the ability to see every "failure" as a blessing re-aligning you to your life's purpose.In this chat, Leslie Draffin breaks down how to reframe your past failures into messages from the Universe. She also shares a beautiful 15 minute meditation to help these feelings really sink in - fast forward to 8:45 to get the meditation!!ANNOUNCEMENT: my group program - MushWomb Alchemy launches in September! This is my Cyclical...
2023-08-1425 minThe Light Within111. #1 Sign of Growth & Transformation (plus a BONUS MEDITATION) with Leslie DraffinWELCOME BACK BABE!! After a few weeks off to enjoy summer, we're back with a solo episode all about the #1 sign you're growing & transforming - it's the ability to see every "failure" as a blessing re-aligning you to your life's purpose.In this chat, Leslie Draffin breaks down how to reframe your past failures into messages from the Universe. She also shares a beautiful 15 minute meditation to help these feelings really sink in - fast forward to 8:45 to get the meditation!!ANNOUNCEMENT: my group program - MushWomb Alchemy launches in September! This is my Cyclical...
2023-08-1425 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women102. Cyclical Microdosing: Why magic mushrooms could help you have a better period with Leslie DraffinIn this episode, Microdosing & Menstrual Cycle coach Leslie Draffin shares all the details of her cyclical microdosing protocol. A first-of-its-kind, cycle-informed approach to microdosing magic mushrooms. She also talks about ways psilocybin can help you have a happier period & happier life and explains the details of her new 10-week group coaching journey focused on helping you reconnect with your cycle, womb & divine feminine.Sign up for your FREE 1-on-1 consult call with Leslie here.Please note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own and do not...
2023-04-1715 minThe Light Within102. Cyclical Microdosing: Why magic mushrooms could help you have a better period with Leslie DraffinIn this episode, Microdosing & Menstrual Cycle coach Leslie Draffin shares all the details of her cyclical microdosing protocol. A first-of-its-kind, cycle-informed approach to microdosing magic mushrooms. She also talks about ways psilocybin can help you have a happier period & happier life and explains the details of her new 10-week group coaching journey focused on helping you reconnect with your cycle, womb & divine feminine.Sign up for your FREE 1-on-1 consult call with Leslie here.NEW OFFER:Cyclical Microdosing: 10 weeks to reconnect with your cycle, womb & divine feminine within launches in May 2023. FIND...
2023-04-1715 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women101. Setting Intentions while Microdosing with Leslie DraffinIn this episode, Microdosing & Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin shares why creating intentions when using magic mushrooms can help you transform your life. She also explains a simple reframe to help you craft potent intentions that will support you not just during medicine work - but your entire life.SIGN UP FOR MY FREE MASTERCLASS: "Microdosing & your Menstrual Cycle: 3 ways Magic Mushrooms can help you have a happier period & a happier life. It's happening April 11, 2023 at 6 pm CT. Please note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within a...
2023-04-1012 minThe Light Within101. Setting Intentions while Microdosing with Leslie DraffinIn this episode, Microdosing & Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin shares why creating intentions when using magic mushrooms can help you transform your life. She also explains a simple reframe to help you craft potent intentions that will support you not just during medicine work - but your entire life.SIGN UP FOR MY FREE MASTERCLASS: "Microdosing & your Menstrual Cycle: 3 ways Magic Mushrooms can help you have a happier period & a happier life. It's happening April 11, 2023 at 6 pm CT. NEW OFFER:Cyclical Microdosing: 10 weeks to reconnect with your cycle, womb & divine f...
2023-04-1012 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women100. Womb Reconnection & Cyclical Living without a Menstrual Cycle with Leslie DraffinWelcome to our 100th episode!!! Today, microdosing practitioner and menstrual cycle coach Leslie Draffin talks about a listener-requested topic - how to connect with your womb and cycle if you don't have a womb or cycle anymore. Syncing with the moon cheatsheet:Inner Winter - 5 days around new moon (2 days before & 2 days after)Inner Spring - the next 7 daysInner Summer - the next 5 days (usually 2 days before and 2 days after full moon)Inner Fall - 12 days from the end of inner summer through to the new moonSign up for...
2023-04-0319 minThe Light Within100. Womb Reconnection & Cyclical Living without a Menstrual Cycle with Leslie DraffinWelcome to our 100th episode!!! Today, microdosing practitioner and menstrual cycle coach Leslie Draffin talks about a listener-requested topic - how to connect with your womb and cycle if you don't have a womb or cycle anymore. Syncing with the moon cheatsheet:Inner Winter - 5 days around new moon (2 days before & 2 days after)Inner Spring - the next 7 daysInner Summer - the next 5 days (usually 2 days before and 2 days after full moon)Inner Fall - 12 days from the end of inner summer through to the new moonSign up for...
2023-04-0319 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women97. Sacred Medicine for Healing with Brooke NovickIn this episode, Brooke Novick of Axis Mundi shares about her journey with intentional medicine use, how it helped her heal and how she's spreading this message to others through her company Axis Mundi. I am so excited to have Brooke on the show as she is one of MY teachers and has truly changed the way I work with mushrooms and the way I'm sharing my own work with the world. MORE ABOUT BROOKE:Brooke is a licensed psychotherapist and graduate of the Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research program at the California Institute of...
2023-03-1342 minThe Light Within96. Microdosing 101: Answering your Questions with Leslie DraffinIn this week's episode, Microdosing & Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin answers some of the top questions she gets about microdosing including:- is it safe?- what are the benefits?- how can I tell if my microdose is working?- how can I create an intentional microdosing practice?NEW OFFER:Cyclical Microdosing: 10 weeks to reconnect with your cycle, womb & divine feminine within launches in May 2023. FIND OUT MORE HERE.Connect with Leslie on Instagram:@lesliedraffin@thelightwithinpodcastEmail: hello@lesliedraffin.comHaving...
2023-03-0627 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women96. Microdosing 101: Answering your Questions with Leslie DraffinIn this week's episode, Microdosing & Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin answers some of the top questions she gets about microdosing including:- is it safe?- what are the benefits?- how can I tell if my microdose is working?- how can I create an intentional microdosing practice?Please note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Want to be a guest on The Light Within? Send Leslie Draffin...
2023-03-0627 minThe Light Within92. Connect to your Womb & Awaken your Life with Leslie DraffinIn this week's episode, Leslie Draffin shares why we're so disconnected from our wombs and how we can get in touch with the true seat of our power. Stay tuned until the end for a womb visioning journey to help you embark on a better relationship with your womb space.In this episode, Leslie talks about reclaiming your menstrual story and suggests a short journaling practice answering these questions:what are the stories you've been told about your menstrual cycle, who told them to you and are they actually true? why would society want to shut d...
2023-02-0627 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women92. Connect to your Womb & Awaken your Life with Leslie DraffinIn this week's episode, Leslie Draffin shares why we're so disconnected from our wombs and how we can get in touch with the true seat of our power. Stay tuned until the end for a womb visioning journey to help you embark on a better relationship with your womb space.In this episode, Leslie talks about reclaiming your menstrual story and suggests a short journaling practice answering these questions:what are the stories you've been told about your menstrual cycle, who told them to you and are they actually true? why would society want to shut d...
2023-02-0627 minThe Light Within87. Slowing Down, Letting Go & Healing with Magic Mushrooms with Leslie DraffinIn this first episode of Season 3, Leslie Draffin shares her major life lesson from 2022 and how it's helping her focus her intentions for the new year. She also talks about microdosing magic mushrooms and how this plant medicine has helped her heal while going through major life changes. NEW OFFER:Cyclical Microdosing: 10 weeks to reconnect with your cycle, womb & divine feminine within launches in May 2023. FIND OUT MORE HERE.Connect with Leslie on Instagram:@lesliedraffin@thelightwithinpodcastEmail: hello@lesliedraffin.comHaving period problems? Grab my self-paced course Cycle Codes n...
2023-01-0216 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women87. Slowing Down, Letting Go & Healing with Magic Mushrooms with Leslie DraffinIn this first episode of Season 3, Leslie Draffin shares her major life lesson from 2022 and how it's helping her focus her intentions for the new year. She also talks about microdosing magic mushrooms and how this plant medicine has helped her heal while going through major life changes. Please note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Want to be a guest on The Light Within? Send Leslie Draffin a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.c...
2023-01-0216 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women85. Sacred Rituals for a Better Period with Leslie DraffinIn this episode, Menstrual Cycle Coach & feminine embodiment mentor Leslie Draffin shares why shifting our beliefs around our cycle & honoring our bleeds through sacred rituals will start the path toward healing.She also shares HUGE NEWS about her Black Friday Sale! If you want to know about the deals first - and get access to them 24 hours before everyone else - sign up for her email list HERE. It's also the best way to stay informed & get period tips straight to your inbox.In this discussion:- why bleeding is sacred- rituals...
2022-11-2021 minThe Light Within85. Sacred Rituals for a Better Period with Leslie DraffinIn this episode, Menstrual Cycle Coach & feminine embodiment mentor Leslie Draffin shares why shifting our beliefs around our cycle & honoring our bleeds through sacred rituals will start the path toward healing.She also shares HUGE NEWS about her Black Friday Sale! If you want to know about the deals first - and get access to them 24 hours before everyone else - sign up for her email list HERE. It's also the best way to stay informed & get period tips straight to your inbox.In this discussion:- why bleeding is sacred- rituals...
2022-11-2021 min
HerSexCyclical Living to Period Sex: Interview with Leslie Draffin, Menstrual CoachFrom cyclical living to period sex! Leslie Draffin is a menstrual cycle coach, feminine embodiment mentor, podcast host of "The Light Within" and former news anchor who is passionate about eliminating shame and fear around women's bodies, cycles, and sex. Leslie believes in empowering women to come home to their bodies while embracing their divine, cyclical natures. We cover topics including:
What is a menstrual coach? Leslie's personal story of connecting with her cycle, overcoming post-pill PCOS. What is normal cycle length? What is the difference between a menstrual cycle on the pill vs a natural menstrual cycle? How...
2022-11-071h 00The Light Within81. I Quit my TV News Anchor Job to Save my Mental Health & Here's What I Learned with Leslie DraffinIn this episode, show host and now FORMER TV news anchor Leslie Draffin shares why she left her 15-year- career in TV news for her mental health and all the lessons she's learned so far.In this chat she shares:- signs of burnout- how ignoring the news helped her heal- what's happening now with her lifeConnect with Leslie on Instagram:@lesliedraffin@thelightwithinpodcastYou can also email: hello@lesliedraffin.comHaving period problems? I have several new offers perfect for anyone looking to g...
2022-10-2409 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women81. I Quit my TV News Anchor Job to Save my Mental Health & Here's What I Learned with Leslie DraffinIn this episode, show host and now FORMER TV news anchor Leslie Draffin shares why she left her 15-year- career in TV news for her mental health and all the lessons she's learned so far.In this chat she shares:- signs of burnout- how ignoring the news helped her heal- what's happening now with her lifeConnect with Leslie on Instagram:@lesliedraffin@thelightwithinpodcastYou can also email: hello@lesliedraffin.comHaving period problems? I have several new offers perfect for anyone looking to g...
2022-10-2409 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women80. The Biggest Lie Doctors are Telling You About Your Period with Leslie DraffinIn this week's episode, we talk about the biggest lie doctors are still telling you about your period!Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin explains:- why periods are essential for health- why the pill is a bandaid for period problems- how doctors are misinforming you about your cycle to keep you smallConnect with me on Instagram:@lesliedraffin@thelightwithinpodcastYou can also email me: hello@lesliedraffin.comHaving period problems? I have several new offers perfect for anyone looking to get more aligned with...
2022-10-1710 minThe Light Within80. The Biggest Lie Doctors are Telling You About Your Period with Leslie DraffinIn this week's episode, we talk about the biggest lie doctors are still telling you about your period!Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin explains:- why periods are essential for health- why the pill is a bandaid for period problems- how doctors are misinforming you about your cycle to keep you smallConnect with me on Instagram:@lesliedraffin@thelightwithinpodcastYou can also email me: hello@lesliedraffin.comHaving period problems? I have several new offers perfect for anyone looking to get more aligned with...
2022-10-1710 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women67. Answering YOUR Questions about Periods with Leslie DraffinIn this episode, Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin answers your top questions about the menstrual cycle & periods.Questions include: - how do I track without a period?- what is a normal cycle length?- is period pain normal?If you're feeling called to learn more or stop taking the pill, I have a FREE masterclass all about confidently quitting birth control coming up on May 15th at 5 pm CT. I'll be sharing how I got my period back after coming off the pill and the supplements I suggest for all of...
2022-05-0916 minThe Light Within67. Answering YOUR Questions about Periods with Leslie DraffinIn this episode, Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin answers your top questions about the menstrual cycle & periods.Questions include: - how do I track without a period?- what is a normal cycle length?- is period pain normal?If you're feeling called to learn more or stop taking the pill, I have a FREE masterclass all about confidently quitting birth control coming up on May 15th at 5 pm CT. I'll be sharing how I got my period back after coming off the pill and the supplements I suggest for all of...
2022-05-0916 minThe Light Within66. What they DON'T TELL YOU about The Pill with Leslie DraffinIn today's episode, Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin explains some of the big things no one talks about when it comes to hormonal birth control and specifically the pill.Topics discussed:- the pill's history (and early problems)- side effects (known and little known)- how the pill affects you AFTER you stop taking it.Please know we are not anti-pill and do not discuss this information to scare you or try to convince you NOT to take the pill. Instead, it is our goal to help you be an informed...
2022-05-0415 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women66. What they DON'T TELL YOU about The Pill with Leslie DraffinIn today's episode, Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin explains some of the big things no one talks about when it comes to hormonal birth control and specifically the pill.Topics discussed:- the pill's history (and early problems)- side effects (known and little known)- how the pill affects you AFTER you stop taking it.Please know we are not anti-pill and do not discuss this information to scare you or try to convince you NOT to take the pill. Instead, it is our goal to help you be an informed...
2022-05-0415 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women65. 5 Crystals to help honor your Menstrual Cycle with Leslie DraffinIn today's episode, Menstrual Cycle Coach & Crystal connoisseur Leslie Draffin explains how to use crystals to help honor your menstrual cycle.Crystals force us to slow down and connect us with the Earth & the Moon. Leslie believes they also hold high vibrational energy and have the power to heal.Her top 5 crystals for menstrual cycle health are:1) carnelian2) moonstone3) amethyst4) rose quartz5) chrysocollaIf you're interested in learning more about crystal yoni eggs or crystal sex toys, check out Yoni Pleasure Palace. You can also use the code L...
2022-05-0210 minThe Light Within65. 5 Crystals to help honor your Menstrual Cycle with Leslie DraffinIn today's episode, Menstrual Cycle Coach & Crystal connoisseur Leslie Draffin explains how to use crystals to help honor your menstrual cycle.Crystals force us to slow down and connect us with the Earth & the Moon. Leslie believes they also hold high vibrational energy and have the power to heal.Her top 5 crystals for menstrual cycle health are:1) carnelian2) moonstone3) amethyst4) rose quartz5) chrysocollaIf you're interested in learning more about crystal yoni eggs or crystal sex toys, check out Yoni Pleasure Palace. You can also use the code L...
2022-05-0210 minThe Light Within64. How Stress is Stressing out your Cycle with Leslie DraffinStress is EVERYWHERE! We can't really avoid it in today's environment with our jobs, relationships, life ... and everything else. But the problem here is stress REALLY messes up our cycles. In today's mini-episode with Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin, she explains why stress wreaks havoc on our periods and how to combat stress for FREE!If this at all resonates with you, I'd love to chat! You can book a free 30 minute cycle check-in with me or message me on Instagram @lesliedraffin or @thelightwithinpodcast to find out about my new group coaching course launching in M...
2022-04-2709 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women64. How Stress is Stressing out your Cycle with Leslie DraffinStress is EVERYWHERE! We can't really avoid it in today's environment with our jobs, relationships, life ... and everything else. But the problem here is stress REALLY messes up our cycles. In today's mini-episode with Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin, she explains why stress wreaks havoc on our periods and how to combat stress for FREE!If this at all resonates with you, I'd love to chat! You can book a free 30 minute cycle check-in with me or message me on Instagram @lesliedraffin or @thelightwithinpodcast to find out about my new group coaching course launching in M...
2022-04-2709 minThe Light Within63. Why your Diet & Exercise Routine is Messing up your Cycle with Leslie DraffinYour diet and exercise routine is (PROBABLY) screwing up your menstrual cycle. There, I said it.In this episode, Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin explains why the things you've heard when it comes to diet and exercise are NOT meant for menstruators. And what you can do instead, if you're looking to get in alignment with your cycle while still working toward your health and fitness goals.LINK TO MY FREE CYCLE TRACKERLINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE(USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)If this at all...
2022-04-2508 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women63. Why your Diet & Exercise Routine is Messing up your Cycle with Leslie DraffinYour diet and exercise routine is (PROBABLY) screwing up your menstrual cycle. There, I said it.In this episode, Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin explains why the things you've heard when it comes to diet and exercise are NOT meant for menstruators. And what you can do instead, if you're looking to get in alignment with your cycle while still working toward your health and fitness goals.LINK TO MY FREE CYCLE TRACKERLINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE(USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)If this at all...
2022-04-2508 minThe Light Within62. Track Your Cycle & Improve Your Life with Leslie DraffinIn today's mini-episode, Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin breaks down the details when it comes to tracking your cycle.She explains why it's important, how to get started and a few tricks to help you remember to track your cycle.Why would you want to track your cycle?To clear up confusion about when you ovulate and when you bleedTo live in tune with the ever-changing hormones associated with the menstrual cycleTo plan out life’s big events (like asking for a raise & going on a first date) in conjunction with your optimal cycle da...
2022-04-2008 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women62. Track Your Cycle & Improve Your Life with Leslie DraffinIn today's mini-episode, Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin breaks down the details when it comes to tracking your cycle.She explains why it's important, how to get started and a few tricks to help you remember to track your cycle.Why would you want to track your cycle?To clear up confusion about when you ovulate and when you bleedTo live in tune with the ever-changing hormones associated with the menstrual cycleTo plan out life’s big events (like asking for a raise & going on a first date) in conjunction with your optimal cycle da...
2022-04-2008 minThe Light Within61. 5 Tips for Better Menstrual Health with Leslie DraffinIn today's episode, Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin shares her 5 tips for a better menstrual cycle.LINK TO MY FREE CYCLE TRACKERLINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE(USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)If this at all resonates with you, I'd love to chat! You can book a free 30 minute cycle check-in with me or message me on Instagram @lesliedraffin or @thelightwithinpodcast to find out about my new group coaching course launching in May. Remember our planner giveaway with Creekside Press is still going on. Find out how to...
2022-04-1808 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women61. 5 Tips for Better Menstrual Health with Leslie DraffinIn today's episode, Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin shares her 5 tips for a better menstrual cycle.LINK TO MY FREE CYCLE TRACKERLINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE(USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)If this at all resonates with you, I'd love to chat! You can book a free 30 minute cycle check-in with me or message me on Instagram @lesliedraffin or @thelightwithinpodcast to find out about my new group coaching course launching in May. Remember our planner giveaway with Creekside Press is still going on. Find out how to...
2022-04-1808 minThe Light Within60. My #1 Tool to Boost Communication with your Partner about your Period with Leslie DraffinHello beautiful beings! Today I'm explaining my #1 tool to help you clearly communicate your needs, wants and desires around your menstrual cycle. Our menstrual cycles mean our moods, hormones and emotions ebb and flow and when we learn to live in sync with those changes we can truly THRIVE. But sometimes it's hard to communicate our feelings to those in our lives (especially if they don't menstruate) so this tool is here to HELP!It involves arts & crafts so get ready to get creative.You'll need:- dry erase board/chalk board...
2022-04-1509 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women60. My #1 Tool to Boost Communication with your Partner about your Period with Leslie DraffinHello beautiful beings! Today I'm explaining my #1 tool to help you clearly communicate your needs, wants and desires around your menstrual cycle. Our menstrual cycles mean our moods, hormones and emotions ebb and flow and when we learn to live in sync with those changes we can truly THRIVE. But sometimes it's hard to communicate our feelings to those in our lives (especially if they don't menstruate) so this tool is here to HELP!It involves arts & crafts so get ready to get creative.You'll need:- dry erase board/chalk board...
2022-04-1509 minThe Light Within59. Hustle Culture is Canceled: Hack your Hormones to Thrive in a Masculine World with Leslie DraffinSurprise!! It's the second mini- solo episode in this menstrual cycle awareness series.Today we're talking about hustle culture and why it's the LAST thing you want to do if you have a menstrual cycle or live in a feminine body. We talk about giving yourself permission to rest & how to reframe boss babe energy.In this episode we talk about:- getting started tracking your cycle- why boss babe energy is the wrong energy to have when you menstruate- how to say no to hustle cultureLINK...
2022-04-1309 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women59. Hustle Culture is Canceled: Hack your Hormones to Thrive in a Masculine World with Leslie DraffinSurprise!! It's the second mini- solo episode in this menstrual cycle awareness series.Today we're talking about hustle culture and why it's the LAST thing you want to do if you have a menstrual cycle or live in a feminine body. We talk about giving yourself permission to rest & how to reframe boss babe energy.In this episode we talk about:- getting started tracking your cycle- why boss babe energy is the wrong energy to have when you menstruate- how to say no to hustle cultureLINK...
2022-04-1309 minThe Light Within58. Your Menstrual Cycle is your BIGGEST Untapped Resource with Leslie DraffinWhat if I told you your menstrual cycle is your greatest untapped resource? What if I told you it's a power source you can use to boost productivity, abundance, happiness and inner peace?Would you believe me? Probably not. And honestly, I don't blame you.That's because, for generations, we've been told our menstrual cycles are gross, dirty, and shameful. Instead of celebrating this divine part of ourselves, we're told to ignore it, feel ashamed of it, or hide it. When I started connecting with my cycle and syncing my food, mo...
2022-04-1107 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women58. Your Menstrual Cycle is your BIGGEST Untapped Resource with Leslie DraffinWhat if I told you your menstrual cycle is your greatest untapped resource? What if I told you it's a power source you can use to boost productivity, abundance, happiness and inner peace?Would you believe me? Probably not. And honestly, I don't blame you.That's because, for generations, we've been told our menstrual cycles are gross, dirty, and shameful. Instead of celebrating this divine part of ourselves, we're told to ignore it, feel ashamed of it, or hide it. When I started connecting with my cycle and syncing my food, mo...
2022-04-1107 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women45. Diet's Don't Work (& it's NOT your fault) with Alissa Rumsey, MS, RDIn this week's episode, registered dietician, certified intuitive eating counselor, and author Alissa Rumsey explains why diets don't work and why it's not your fault! It's the PERFECT message for us all right now, since the multi-million dollar diet industry is trying it's BEST to suck people in.Rumsey's book, Unapologetic Eating, changed Leslie's life when she read it last year. It showed her that diet culture is EVERYWHERE and it's why Leslie decided to finally give up dieting - after 20 years of disordered eating and restricting foods. In this chat we discuss:- d...
2022-01-101h 06The Light Within43. Season 1 FINALE with Leslie DraffinIn this short SOLO episode, Leslie Draffin reflects on the first season of The Light Within and gives you a brief sneak peek at what awaits in season 2! Season 2 will launch in January 2022! Thank you so much for your continued support as we take a little break for rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation ahead of what's sure to be a very busy year! Best wishes to all you beautiful beings!! Connect with Leslie on Instagram @lesliedraffinConnect with the podcast @thelightwithinpodcastEmail us if you have questions or you know someone who'd make...
2021-12-0605 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women43. Season 1 FINALE with Leslie DraffinIn this short SOLO episode, Leslie Draffin reflects on the first season of The Light Within and gives you a brief sneak peek at what awaits in season 2! Season 2 will launch in January 2022! Thank you so much for your continued support as we take a little break for rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation ahead of what's sure to be a very busy year! Best wishes to all you beautiful beings!! Connect with Leslie on Instagram @lesliedraffinConnect with the podcast @thelightwithinpodcastEmail us if you have questions or you know someone who'd make...
2021-12-0605 minThe Light Within41. Finding Gratitude in Life's Greatest Struggles with Leslie DraffinIn this SOLO episode, Leslie muses on gratitude and asks the question, "can you feel gratitude for life's biggest struggles?" Things we discuss in this episode:- divorce-trauma-STIs/STDsIt's a short and sweet one perfect for your Thanksgiving week. Enjoy!Connect with Leslie on Instagram @lesliedraffinConnect with the podcast @thelightwithinpodcastEmail us if you have questions or you know someone who'd make a great guest on this show: thelightwithinpodcast@gmail.comThe best way to support this podcast is by leaving...
2021-11-2210 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women41. Finding Gratitude in Life's Greatest Struggles with Leslie DraffinIn this SOLO episode, Leslie muses on gratitude and asks the question, "can you feel gratitude for life's biggest struggles?" Things we discuss in this episode:- divorce-trauma-STIs/STDsIt's a short and sweet one perfect for your Thanksgiving week. Enjoy!Connect with Leslie on Instagram @lesliedraffinConnect with the podcast @thelightwithinpodcastEmail us if you have questions or you know someone who'd make a great guest on this show: thelightwithinpodcast@gmail.comThe best way to support this podcast is by leaving...
2021-11-2210 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women32. The Free & Simple Way to Survive Mercury Retrograde with Leslie DraffinMercury Retrograde is COMING!! The third one of the year starts on September 27 and runs through October 18th. So, this week's episode is for anyone who has ever felt personally attacked by Mercury Retrograde. Host Leslie Draffin had a super difficult Mercury Retrograde earlier this year and offers a simple, free tool to help anyone who's experiencing anxiety or stress no matter what's happening in their life.So what is Mercury Retrograde? It's an astrological phenomenon that happens three to four times a year when the planet Mercury appears to be going backwards in its orbit. Mercury t...
2021-09-2018 minThe Light Within32. The Free & Simple Way to Survive Mercury Retrograde with Leslie DraffinMercury Retrograde is COMING!! The third one of the year starts on September 27 and runs through October 18th. So, this week's episode is for anyone who has ever felt personally attacked by Mercury Retrograde. Host Leslie Draffin had a super difficult Mercury Retrograde earlier this year and offers a simple, free tool to help anyone who's experiencing anxiety or stress no matter what's happening in their life.So what is Mercury Retrograde? It's an astrological phenomenon that happens three to four times a year when the planet Mercury appears to be going backwards in its orbit. Mercury t...
2021-09-2018 minThe Light Within31. Lose Weight & Thrive with PCOS with Tallene & Sirak of A Cyster & her MisterSeptember is PCOS Awareness Month. And in this week's episode, Tallene & Sirak - of PCOS Weight Loss & the podcast A Cyster and her Mister - share everything you need to know about PCOS. Tallene is a registered dietician, focusing on PCOS. Her husband Sirak is a personal trainer whose main focus is teaching womxn how to work out for their PCOS.In this episode, we talk about how to manage PCOS which is a lifelong condition, how you can thrive with PCOS, and their 5 step protocol to helping women lose weight. Tallene and Sirak are a wealth...
2021-09-1353 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women31. Lose Weight & Thrive with PCOS with Tallene & Sirak of A Cyster & her MisterSeptember is PCOS Awareness Month. And in this week's episode, Tallene & Sirak - of PCOS Weight Loss & the podcast A Cyster and her Mister - share everything you need to know about PCOS. Tallene is a registered dietician, focusing on PCOS. Her husband Sirak is a personal trainer whose main focus is teaching womxn how to work out for their PCOS.In this episode, we talk about how to manage PCOS which is a lifelong condition, how you can thrive with PCOS, and their 5 step protocol to helping women lose weight. Tallene and Sirak are a wealth...
2021-09-1353 minThe Light Within26. Following Your Curiosity & Living Authentically Online with YouTuber Sky CowansIn this week's episode, YouTuber Sky Cowans shares all about her journey to creating her YouTube channel, Sky Life.Sky shares some of her favorite and most challenging videos to make, how exploring the unknown ignites her light within, the life-changing power of manifestation & mindset work and how she found her spiritual path through yoga.If you're already a fan of Sky's work then you'll love this raw, real conversation. If you haven't checked out her channel, here are some of the videos mentioned in this podcast as well as some of Leslie Draffin's favorite...
2021-08-0949 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women26. Following Your Curiosity & Living Authentically Online with YouTuber Sky CowansIn this week's episode, YouTuber Sky Cowans shares all about her journey to creating her YouTube channel, Sky Life.Sky shares some of her favorite and most challenging videos to make, how exploring the unknown ignites her light within, the life-changing power of manifestation & mindset work and how she found her spiritual path through yoga.If you're already a fan of Sky's work then you'll love this raw, real conversation. If you haven't checked out her channel, here are some of the videos mentioned in this podcast as well as some of Leslie Draffin's favorite...
2021-08-0949 minThe Light Within25. Simple New Moon Ritual & Manifestation Meditation with Leslie DraffinIn this week's episode, Leslie Draffin shares one of her favorite new moon rituals for the upcoming new moon in Leo as well as a 15-minute manifestation meditation. This new moon takes place on August 7-8 but you can do this ritual with any new moon. It's also not necessary to do this ritual exactly on the new moon, as the energy will still be present a few days before and a few days after the new moon occurs.For this ritual, you'll need a piece of paper, pen or pencil, and either a potted p...
2021-08-0223 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women25. Simple New Moon Ritual & Manifestation Meditation with Leslie DraffinIn this week's episode, Leslie Draffin shares one of her favorite new moon rituals for the upcoming new moon in Leo as well as a 15-minute manifestation meditation. This new moon takes place on August 7-8 but you can do this ritual with any new moon. It's also not necessary to do this ritual exactly on the new moon, as the energy will still be present a few days before and a few days after the new moon occurs.For this ritual, you'll need a piece of paper, pen or pencil, and either a potted p...
2021-08-0223 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women24. Embodying Your Wild Woman & Harnessing Sacred Rage with Rachel PringleIn this week's episode, Rachel Pringle talks about embodying the wild woman within and how we can be "whole and healing at the same time."Rachel is an actor, writer and creator whose Wild Woman Experience opened Leslie's eyes to the realm of embodiment last year when she took the class online. Leslie & her husband Micah went on to take a relationship course with Rachel and her husband Johann Urb (who was a guest on the podcast in episode 13), so it's very exciting to have Rachel on as a guest this week.In this episode...
2021-07-2647 minThe Light Within22. Getting My Birth Chart Read with Leslie DraffinIn this week's episode, Leslie Draffin discusses getting a reading with professional astrologer Luna Brooke of The Chakra Oracle. In her 90-minute reading, Leslie & Luna touched on everything from love & relationships to work & career choices. Luna Brooke is a professional astrologer and certified spiritual life coach. She is a member of the American Federation of Astrologers and holds a bachelor of science from RPI with dual majors in Design, Innovation, & Society and Mechanical Engineering. Luna hosts Sacred Sister Circles in Burlington, Vermont on each new and full moon. She also offers astrology readings, tarot readings, and spiritual l...
2021-07-1209 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women22. Getting My Birth Chart Read with Leslie DraffinIn this week's episode, Leslie Draffin discusses getting a reading with professional astrologer Luna Brooke of The Chakra Oracle. In her 90-minute reading, Leslie & Luna touched on everything from love & relationships to work & career choices. Luna Brooke is a professional astrologer and certified spiritual life coach. She is a member of the American Federation of Astrologers and holds a bachelor of science from RPI with dual majors in Design, Innovation, & Society and Mechanical Engineering. Luna hosts Sacred Sister Circles in Burlington, Vermont on each new and full moon. She also offers astrology readings, tarot readings, and spiritual l...
2021-07-1209 minThe Light Within19. Full Moon Rituals with Leslie DraffinThis week we have a full moon in Gemini happening on June 24th. So in this episode, Leslie Draffin talks about the power of the full moon and shares her full moon rituals including a fire ceremony for releasing negative thoughts, feelings, or patterns in your life.What you'll need for the full moon fire ritual:pencil or penpaperlighter or matchesfireproof bowl or bowl of waterOther full moon rituals:Charge your crystalsMake moon waterCreate a gratitude listMeditate!Books...
2021-06-2114 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women19. Full Moon Rituals with Leslie DraffinThis week we have a full moon in Gemini happening on June 24th. So in this episode, Leslie Draffin talks about the power of the full moon and shares her full moon rituals including a fire ceremony for releasing negative thoughts, feelings, or patterns in your life.What you'll need for the full moon fire ritual:pencil or penpaperlighter or matchesfireproof bowl or bowl of waterOther full moon rituals:Charge your crystalsMake moon waterCreate a gratitude listMeditate!Books...
2021-06-2114 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women16. Mental Wellness for Journalists with Leslie RangelIn this week's episode, morning news anchor and yoga teacher Leslie Rangel opens up about mental health and how she's working to help journalists manage the stress of their very tough jobs. We talk about her spiritual journey and her path to becoming a yoga teacher, wellness, spirituality and the news industry, how many journalists cope with their jobs via alcohol, beating burnout during a pandemic and tools to create a healing space.Leslie also speaks about her business, The News Yogi, where she's combining her years of experience on TV with her years as a yogi...
2021-05-3157 minThe Light Within16. Mental Wellness for Journalists with Leslie RangelIn this week's episode, morning news anchor and yoga teacher Leslie Rangel opens up about mental health and how she's working to help journalists manage the stress of their very tough jobs. We talk about her spiritual journey and her path to becoming a yoga teacher, wellness, spirituality and the news industry, how many journalists cope with their jobs via alcohol, beating burnout during a pandemic and tools to create a healing space.Leslie also speaks about her business, The News Yogi, where she's combining her years of experience on TV with her years as a yogi...
2021-05-3157 minThe Light Within14. My Post - Birth Control Journey with Leslie DraffinIn this week's solo episode, we're getting personal so if talking about periods, hormones and sex grosses you out... then this podcast isn't for you! Ok, now that you're still here, this week, Leslie talks about coming off hormonal birth control after 16 years and the rollercoaster ride the last twelve months have been for her (and her husband Micah)! Leslie shares about all the ups and downs from mood swings, losing her libido, getting cystic acne, losing her HAIR and getting diagnosed with PCOS. She also offers some lessons she's learned along the way. DISCLAIMER...
2021-05-1738 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women14. My Post - Birth Control Journey with Leslie DraffinIn this week's solo episode, we're getting personal so if talking about periods, hormones and sex grosses you out... then this podcast isn't for you! Ok, now that you're still here, this week, Leslie talks about coming off hormonal birth control after 16 years and the rollercoaster ride the last twelve months have been for her (and her husband Micah)! Leslie shares about all the ups and downs from mood swings, losing her libido, getting cystic acne, losing her HAIR and getting diagnosed with PCOS. She also offers some lessons she's learned along the way. DISCLAIMER...
2021-05-1738 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual WomenBONUS Body Scan Meditation with Leslie DraffinSurprise! It's a bonus episode/mediation to celebrate Leslie's 35th birthday. This year, Leslie is training to become a meditation teacher after feeling called to share this powerful self-healing tool with the world. This body scan meditation is her first recorded meditation so settle in and enjoy this 15-minute break from your day. If you liked what you heard, please let Leslie know on Instagram: @LeslieDraffinIf you have a request for a different type of meditation, please email Leslie: thelightwithinpodcast@gmail.comPlease remember to rate, review and share this po...
2021-04-2215 minThe Light WithinBONUS Body Scan Meditation with Leslie DraffinSurprise! It's a bonus episode/mediation to celebrate Leslie's 35th birthday. This year, Leslie is training to become a meditation teacher after feeling called to share this powerful self-healing tool with the world. This body scan meditation is her first recorded meditation so settle in and enjoy this 15-minute break from your day. If you liked what you heard, please let Leslie know on Instagram: @LeslieDraffinIf you have a request for a different type of meditation, please email Leslie: thelightwithinpodcast@gmail.comPlease remember to rate, review and share this po...
2021-04-2215 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women10. 35 Lessons in 35 Years with Leslie DraffinThis week's solo episode is in celebration of Leslie's 35th birthday. Here are 35 lessons learned in 35 years on planet Earth. If you'd like to send birthday wishes, connect with Leslie on social media OR even better... leave a rating, review or share this podcast with a friend! Connect with Leslie on Instagram @LeslieDraffinConnect with The Light Within on Instagram @thelightwithinpodcastEmail us at thelightwithinpodcast@gmail.comPlease note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.
2021-04-1912 minThe Light Within10. 35 Lessons in 35 Years with Leslie DraffinThis week's solo episode is in celebration of Leslie's 35th birthday. Here are 35 lessons learned in 35 years on planet Earth. If you'd like to send birthday wishes, connect with Leslie on social media OR even better... leave a rating, review or share this podcast with a friend! Connect with Leslie on Instagram @LeslieDraffinConnect with The Light Within on Instagram @thelightwithinpodcastEmail us at thelightwithinpodcast@gmail.comNEW OFFER:Cyclical Microdosing: 10 weeks to reconnect with your cycle, womb & divine feminine within launches in May 2023. FIND OUT MORE HERE.Connect with...
2021-04-1912 minThe Light Within8. Becoming Sober Curious with Leslie DraffinIn this week's episode, Leslie talks about her journey to becoming sober curious and the benefits she's noticed from spending more than 100 days alcohol-free.Resources mentioned: Humm Kombucha - literally the tastiest and such an easy poolside drink when you're AF!Gruvi- try the Dry Secco & Rose! They're amazing. If you're a beer fan, they also have some amazing choices. Leslie loved the IPA!Sober Curious - the book that started it all!Check out more of Ruby Warrington's work here.Connect with Leslie on Instagram: @LeslieDraffinFollow the podcast...
2021-04-0520 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women8. Becoming Sober Curious with Leslie DraffinIn this week's episode, Leslie talks about her journey to becoming sober curious and the benefits she's noticed from spending more than 100 days alcohol-free.Resources mentioned: Humm Kombucha - literally the tastiest and such an easy poolside drink when you're AF!Gruvi- try the Dry Secco & Rose! They're amazing. If you're a beer fan, they also have some amazing choices. Leslie loved the IPA!Sober Curious - the book that started it all!Check out more of Ruby Warrington's work here.Connect with Leslie on Instagram: @LeslieDraffinFollow the podcast...
2021-04-0520 minThe Light Within5. Mindful Morning Rituals with Leslie DraffinIn this solo episode, Leslie discusses the morning rituals she uses to start her days in positive and mindful ways. Some of Leslie's favorite elements of this routine include switching out coffee for chai lattes, meditating and pulling tarot cards. In fact, she's studying to become a meditation teacher because of how beneficial this practice has become in her own life.Connect with Leslie on Instagram: @LeslieDraffinConnect with The Light Within on Instagram: @thelightwithinpodcastEmail us: thelightwithinpodcast@gmail.comNEW OFFER:Cyclical Microdosing: 10 weeks to reconnect with...
2021-03-1511 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women5. Mindful Morning Rituals with Leslie DraffinIn this solo episode, Leslie discusses the morning rituals she uses to start her days in positive and mindful ways. Some of Leslie's favorite elements of this routine include switching out coffee for chai lattes, meditating and pulling tarot cards. In fact, she's studying to become a meditation teacher because of how beneficial this practice has become in her own life.Connect with Leslie on Instagram: @LeslieDraffinConnect with The Light Within on Instagram: @thelightwithinpodcastEmail us: thelightwithinpodcast@gmail.comPlease note: The views and opinions expressed by guests...
2021-03-1511 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women2. Healing Through Pleasure with Eleanor JaneThis episode is all about pleasure! Our guest, Eleanor Jane, is a Melbourne-based Lawyer turned Feminine Embodiment Coach, specializing in Movement as Medicine, Emotional Alchemy, Intuitive Healing modalities, and Feminine Wisdom. We dive deep into all things juicy! We talk about three ways to get into your body, safety and feeling pleasure, finding pleasure in the mundane, working through sexual shame, self-pleasure practices to connect with ourselves and ways to rid trauma from the body.Also, a quick shoutout to Minx + Muse in Austin, Texas, mentioned at the beginning of this episode. Their declaration is...
2021-02-2548 minThe Light Within1. My Mystical Spiritual Journey & How I Manifested this PodcastIntroducing The Light Within podcast. In this very first episode meet host & Journalist, Leslie Draffin, as she explains what kickstarted her spiritual journey and how she was led to birth this podcast. Follow Leslie on Instagram: @LeslieDraffin Follow The Light Within on Instagram:@thelightwithinpodcastReach out in an email: thelightwithinpodcast@gmail.comNEW OFFER:Cyclical Microdosing: 10 weeks to reconnect with your cycle, womb & divine feminine within launches in May 2023. FIND OUT MORE HERE.Connect with Leslie on Instagram:@lesliedraffin@t...
2021-02-2511 minThe Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women1. My Mystical Spiritual Journey & How I Manifested this PodcastIntroducing The Light Within podcast. In this very first episode meet host & Journalist, Leslie Draffin, as she explains what kickstarted her spiritual journey and how she was led to birth this podcast. Follow Leslie on Instagram: @LeslieDraffin Follow The Light Within on Instagram:@thelightwithinpodcastReach out in an email: thelightwithinpodcast@gmail.comPlease note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Want to be a g...
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