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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 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 Within182. 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 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 min
Ple^sure PrinciplesUnlocking Healing and Empowerment Through Microdosing and Cyclical Living - Leslie DraffinDiscover the transformative power of microdosing mushrooms with our guest, Leslie Draffin, a distinguished women's somatic coach and psychedelic microdosing guide. This episode unravels Leslie's inspiring journey from a TV news anchor burdened with anxiety and shame to becoming a beacon of healing and empowerment for women. Dive into her innovative cyclical microdosing method that synchronizes with the menstrual cycle to ease PMS and PMDD symptoms while enhancing sensuality and creativity. Learn how mushrooms, with their anti-inflammatory properties, can not only alleviate physical discomfort but also boost neuroplasticity, leading to profound personal insights and healing.
Our conversation t...2025-01-2719 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 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 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 Within126. Beating the Addiction of Busyness with Emma O'BrienIn this week's episode, Emma O'Brien shares about ways we can reduce stress & overwhelm while also beating the addiction to busyness AND explains why busyness so deeply impacts women. More about Emma:Emma O’Brien is an award winning dog photographer and personal development coach. As a coach she specializes in helping people who are stuck either in their life direction or patterns of thinking as well as supporting folks who are navigating big life changes. Her work centers around facilitating mindset and lifestyle changes so her clients can design and build lives they don’t wan...2023-11-2747 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 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 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 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 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 Within105. Psilocybin, Self-Love & Healing Ancestral Wounds with Kat DaouIn this week's episode, Kat Daou shares how family constellation therapy & microdosing psilocybin helped her reawaken her self-expression, heal family trauma & come back home to love. LINK TO MEDITATIONConnect with Kat:instagramwebsiteBOOK YOUR FREE 1-ON-1 Cyclical Microdosing Consult with Leslie now.(free until May 29, 2023).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...2023-05-0844 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 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 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 Within99. Intuitive Eating & Cyclical Living with Sam NagelIn this episode, health coach Sam Nagel shares about her journey with cyclical living, how intuitive eating has helped her reconnect with her intuition and how it could help you reconnect with yourself too.MORE ABOUT SAM:As a certified health coach, meditation teacher, and host of The Empowered Spirituality Podcast, Samantha is helping us trust ourselves more deeply and have a nourishing relationship with ourselves. Her job as a coach and podcast host is not to show you the map home, but to hold space through compassion, somatic exercises, prompts, meditation, and reflection to...2023-03-2753 minThe Light Within97. 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 Within95. Somatic Healing for Self-Love & Confidence with Tiffany CalhounIn this week's episode, Quantum Healer, Certified Somatic Breathwork coach & Soul Alignment coach Tiffany Calhoun shares why somatic healing is more powerful than mindset work and how we can bust through our blocks to finally cultivate more self-love & confidence.Follow Tiffany on Instagram HEREJoin Tiffany's Free Group Somatic Transformational Breathwork happens on the first Wednesday of each month- 100% off with discount Code: BREATHLIFEINTOMELINK TO JOIN: HEREUSE CODE: LESLIE for 10% off Tiffany's group container ANCHORING INTO YOUR HIGHEST TIMELINE which starts in April! Act now for founding member prices.2023-02-2749 minThe Light Within93. Cyclical Shadow Work & Meeting your Subconscious with Nikki ColmoneIn this episode, womb witch Nikki Colmone explains why our cycle matters when it comes to womb shadow work and how to tap into our subconscious for ultimate healing.Nikki is active in the spiritual community as a leader in shadow work, and is one of five women in the world currently gaining a certification in shadow work by the infamous Master Shadow Worker and mentor, Danielle Massi, LMFT. Nikki is also the host of the Witchcraft & Wellness podcast, a platform designed to give the truth around all things health and wellness as well as mystical and m...2023-02-1342 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 Within89. Discovering your Gifts through Play with Amy SalingIn this episode, purpose & empowerment coach Amy Saling shares how to tap into your unique gifts by playing more often. Connect with Amy:InstagramPodcast - Tea with Amy (Leslie was a recent guest)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 now, it's perfect for anyone looking for help...2023-01-1629 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 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 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 Within78. Healing your Womb with Shadow Work with Nikki ColmoneIn this week's episode, womb witch & shadow work practitioner Nikki Colmone shares all about why the womb holds so much trauma and how we can clear it. This was one of the most fun conversations we've had on the show in a while with someone who really feels like a kindred spirit. In our chat we discuss:- Nikki's spiritual journey- what shadow work is- why the womb holds onto so much trauma- what our past lives have to do with the trauma we face now- dark goddess e...2022-10-0351 minThe Light Within69. Why Meditation Actually Works with Kelly SmithIt's National Mental Health Awareness month and in this week's episode, we're talking with yoga and meditation teacher Kelly Smith about why meditation REALLY works.Topics discussed:- benefits of meditation- tools to help you get started- tricks to commit to a meditation practice- the science behind meditationListen to Kelly's podcast, Mindful in Minutes for simple, guided meditations perfect for anyone starting their meditation journey (Leslie loves these!)Find Kelly's work on her website HERE.Connect with Kelly on Instagram @yogaforyouonlineMy 4...2022-05-2353 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Within57. Managing Chronic Illness Confidently with Jaclyn van BeekGIVEAWAY ALERT!In this week's episode, business owner and mom of 4 Jaclyn van Beek shares how her battle with chronic illness inspired her to create her own business, Creekside Press. It's our first sponsored podcast and we couldn't be prouder to partner up with this woman-owned company!Jaclyn says her own health scare made her take charge of her wellness journey by constantly tracking her symptoms. But when she couldn't find a planner to keep all her data safe in one spot, she decided to boss up and DO IT HERSELF. That's how her beautiful, lux 16...2022-04-0450 minThe Light Within56. Uplevel your Spiritual Awakening with Abmari SaezIn this week's episode, Dharma coach & Breathwork Facilitator Abmari Saez shares how her own spiritual awakening helped her uplevel her life and live her purpose which is helping others.Abmari shares:- her own journey to spiritual awakening- finding purpose through pain- why healing isn't about the destination it's about the journeyAbmari says, "I started my self transmutation journey by packing my bags and moving across the country in pursuit of a purpose-filled life. I am now in full swing of entrepreneurship as a Dharma Coach and Breathwork Facilitator...2022-03-2836 minThe Light Within55. Manifesting through Aligned Action with Alex Freitas of The Mirror SeriesIn this week's episode, mindset and manifestation coach Alex Freitas of The Mirror Series talks about her formula for manifesting anything your heart desires. Alex explains manifestation in a way that makes it seem powerful, possible and potent and we know you're going to love listening to this chat!Alex shares:- how she found manifestation- how manifestation has shaped her life, relationships and career- why she believes manifesting is so powerful- how to get started- her proven formula to manifest anything you want- tools to...2022-03-2146 minThe Light Within54. Attract the Life You Love with Zehra MahoonIn this week's episode, law of attraction expert and author Zehra Mahoon sheds light on the REAL ways we can manifest the life we truly desire.In this chat we discuss: - what the law of attraction really is- how Zehra discovered it and all the ways it's impacted her life- the hardest parts of manifesting- ways in which low self-esteem and self-confidence keep us from attractingZehra Mahoon is a master mindset and law of attraction coach and manifesting expert. She is the author of twelve books...2022-03-1443 minThe Light Within52. Human Design for Badass Business Babes with Melanie HillIn this week's episode, life & 6-figure business relationship coach Melanie Hill explains how we can use human design to live our most aligned life & create badass businesses.Before you listen, discover YOUR own unique human design, here.Melanie discusses:- what human design is- her journey to finding human design- how she uses human design to help her clients achieve success- the most important parts of human design when it comes to business- self-care & human designMelanie Hill is the Business Relationship Coach. She...2022-02-2837 minThe Light Within51. Awaken Your Personal Power through Tantra with Taraney NicoleIn this week's episode, medicine woman and wisdom keeper Taraney Nicole dives into all things Tantra. She shares how she came to the practice as well as how her own worship of the goddess has shaped her life.In this conversation we discuss:- what tantra is- what tantra is NOT- where tantra came from- how Taraney was introduced to tantra- why someone might feel called to check tantra out- how tantra can help us connect with our wombs- tantra for self-love and personal...2022-02-2158 minThe Light Within50. How to have a Happy Vagina with The Vagina Blog's April DavisHappy Valentine's Day beautiful beings! In this week's episode, April Davis of The Vagina Blog, talks about all the ways to have a healthy and happy vagina.From sex education to menstruation to eradicating sexual shame & taboo, this episode's got it all! We discuss:- talking to your children about sex & their bodies- cultivating self-pleasure practices for a stronger relationships- her favorite sex toys of the momentAND SO MUCH MORE!Connect with April on Instagram @thevaginablogYou can also check out her blog here.Listen to...2022-02-1459 minThe Light Within49. Sex & Body Image with Robyn FloresIn this week's episode, therapist & coach Robyn Flores talks about all the ways body image can impact our sexual relationships. Robyn is Leslie's therapist & coach, so this conversation speaks to the personal things she goes through but also to the deep struggles many people have when it comes to the way we look & perceive ourselves. In this conversation we discuss:- body image & relationships- sex & body image- healing body image- why healing is more than mental- tools & practices to help with body image issues- ways to g...2022-02-0759 minThe Light Within48. A Spiritual Babe's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety with Kelly MosserIn this week's episode, alignment coach and spiritual badass Kelly Mosser talks about overcoming anxiety. Kelly shares her own battle with anxiety and goes deep explaining some of the tools she uses to combat those feelings. We also discuss:- how we can be anxious & spiritual at the same time- getting over feelings of stuckness- tips for getting in alignment when you do feel stuck- reframing imposter syndrome- the TWO questions she has all her clients ask themselves whenever they feel stuckKelly has an AMAZING...2022-01-3143 minThe Light Within47. Activating Your Inner Sex Goddess through the Erotic Blueprints with Mariah SchultzWARNING: This week's episode contains adult language and explicit discussions around sex. If you have young ones around, we suggest using headphones or saving this episode for later. If you're a close friend or family member to Leslie (hi mom!) thanks for the support ... but maybe skip this one. This week, Sex & Intimacy Coach Mariah Schultz breaks down the erotic blueprints and shows us how we can use them to become more sexually embodied. We get DEEPLY personal in this chat, and like the warning above says ... things turn dirty REALLY fast! We talk about things like...2022-01-2456 minThe Light Within46. How to Be Happy with Tiffany NguyenIn this week's episode, Tiffany Nguyen "The Spunky Spiritualist" shares ways we can feel a little happier, right now. Tiffany is a spiritual life coach & a pharmacist whose happiness blueprint helps her clients tap into what it really means to live a fulfilled life. In this chat we discuss:- self-forgiveness- inner peace & happiness through meditation- brutal honesty (and why its essential for a happy life)- ways to cultivate curiosity and awarenessTiffany is a spiritual life coach who helps busy professionals and sensitive, high-achievers reconnect with their...2022-01-1747 minThe Light Within45. 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 Within44. Connecting with the Stars: A 2022 Astrological Forecast with Bess MatassaIt's a new year and a new season for The Light Within, so what better way to kick it all off than with a look ahead at 2022's astrological forecast.This week, New York based astrologer and tarot reader Bess Matassa shares what astrology means to her and how we can all use it to help us live our best lives in 2022. In our chat, we discuss:- the astrological outlook for 2022- astrology 101- Mercury Retrograde- and how Bess became the badass woman she is today (with the help of astrology...2022-01-0344 minThe 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 Within42. Toxic Relationships, Overcoming Limiting Beliefs & Doing Your Inner Work with Jean AtmanThis week, consciousness coach and quantum healer Jean Atman is going to blow your mind with all of the juicy bits of advice she has in this episode. If you've ever been in a toxic relationship then this episode is for YOU!Jean says toxic relationships and toxic upbringings are gifts to help us evolve as humans. She also believes we're here on this planet to evolve and the only way we can do that is to do our inner work! She also explains what doing the inner work really means, because let's be honest, it can...2021-11-2951 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 Within40. Cultivating Self-Love to Magnetize Your Soul Mate with Liz MarzIn this week's episode, self-love and empowerment coach Liz Marz explains why dating yourself is the best way to find true love. Why is that? Because it's only when you truly know and love yourself that you can magnetize the love you desire and DESERVE!We also talk about:- confidence- comparison- overcoming societal pressure placed on women- trusting your inner knowing- dating yourself to attract your soul mateFind Liz on Instagram @liz_marzCheck out her website www.LizMarz.coConnect...2021-11-1541 minThe Light Within39. How to Heal Yourself with Gül SönmezIn this week's episode, Transformational Energy Coach Gül Sönmez talks about ways we can heal ourselves. Gül is internationally renowned for her ability to channel people's past traumas and buried memories so they can overcome anxieties, self-doubt and stress in order to live their most aligned, purposeful lives.We chat about:- transforming anxiety, fear and depression- feeling stuck and overcoming self-doubt- what it means to be an energy coach- how Gül healed herself and how she heals others- ways to improve your own psych...2021-11-0848 minThe Light Within38. Connecting with the Real You through Yin Yoga with Munirah RazakIn this week's episode, Yin Yoga teacher Munirah Razak explains how this practice can help us connect with ourselves in new and meaningful ways. Munirah says yin yoga is the practice of being still. If you ask us, that's something all of us really need right now! In this episode we discuss:- what yin yoga is- what makes it different from other types of yoga- how it helped Munirah heal from an autoimmune disorder- ways you can use yin as an embodiment practice- anxiety & mindset sh...2021-11-0149 minThe Light Within37. Tarot for Self-Discovery & Awakening with Rashunda TrambleWe're wrapping up spooky season with author and tarot reader Rashunda Tramble, creator of Stay Woke Tarot. In this episode, Rashunda talks about her new book The Numinous Tarot Guide: A New Way to Read the Cards and explains why learning tarot can help you know yourself!In this chat we discuss:- how Rashunda was first introduced to tarot- what sets her book apart from other tarot guides- what it means to "stay woke" and why she named her business Stay Woke Tarot- how tarot can help you live y...2021-10-2550 minThe Light Within36. Psychic Mediumship & Messages from the Spirit Realm with Tiffany HarelikIn this week's episode we're continuing the spooky season theme with psychic medium, Tiffany Harelik. In this discussion, we chat about the big question all of us have ... "is there life after death?"Tiffany is a fourth-generation Austinite with a family lineage steeped in Russian and Blackfoot ancestry. She is passionate about helping with missing persons and cold cases, and loves guiding clients through astrology, tarot, and intuitive sessions. Her psychic abilities increased after a near-death experience as a teen, which she talks about in this episode! In this episode we discuss:- what it...2021-10-1859 minThe Light Within35. Channeling a Higher Power & Gaining Guidance from the Akashic Records with April LemanIn this week's episode, April Leman channels the Akashic Records and explains how we can all gain guidance from this cosmic library. The Akashic records are a record of all that's happened, is happening or will ever happen. And April says anyone can access it!In this episode we discuss:- what the Akashic records really are- how April discovered her ability to channel them- AND she opens the records for listeners and channels a message for us ALL!Connect with April on Instagram @_aprildlBook your own Akashic...2021-10-1150 minThe Light Within34. Tarot for Grief & Healing with Addie BroylesHappy Spooky Season!! In this week's episode, we're talking tarot with Addie Broyles!! She's is a longtime food writer from Austin, Texas who started her tarot journey several years ago and now gives readings and teaches other how to read for themselves. In this conversation we discuss:- tarot 101- fear and stigma around tarot- the major and minor arcana- tarot spreads - using tarot for griefwork & self-discoveryAddie offers tarot 101 classes and retreats. You can get your own reading with her at her website, Don't Fear the De...2021-10-0455 minThe Light Within33. STIs, Sexual Shame & Healing Your Vagina Holistically with The Yoni Nutritionist, Adrienne RommelIn this week's episode we're talking with The Yoni Nutritionist Adrienne Rommel about one of the most taboo topics out there, sexually transmitted illnesses, specifically HPV and Herpes (HSV-1 & HSV-2). WARNING: This is a real, raw and open conversation. If you have children around you may want to pop in some headphones or listen later. However, we believe ANYONE with a vagina needs to hear this episode!Adrienne Rommel is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Women’s Health Coach who helps women heal their vagina's naturally. She specifically works with women on managing and eliminating sy...2021-09-2747 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 Within30. Intuition, Fear & Ego: How to know the Difference with Kaileen EliseIn this week's episode, Intuition Coach Kaileen Elise answers the question 'Is it intuition or is it my ego?'In this day and age, when we often numb out through social media or wine, it can be hard to hear and listen to intuition. Kaileen talks about some of the other big blocks to intuition, how to decipher it from ego and fear, the tools we can use to connect with our intuition and how to take aligned action based on our intuition.Kaileen Elise is an intuition coach and podcast host here to...2021-09-0640 minThe Light Within29. Body Image, Self-Worth & Diet Culture with Hotness Coach Lauren VejarIn this week's episode, Hotness Coach Lauren Vejar opens up about what it TRULY means to be hot.In a world where women are told they're only sexy if they look a certain way, Lauren says "F THAT!" Her mission is to help women look and feel their most unstoppable, sexy & delicious so they can live the life of their wildest dreams.In this episode we discuss:- what it REALLY means to be hot- diet culture & its effect on women's body image- embodiment as a tool for living unapologetically2021-08-3043 minThe Light Within28. Transforming Unconscious Patterns & Expanding into Limitless Power with Erica SauerIn this week's episode, celebrity hair stylist & makeup artist turned empowerment coach Erica Sauer is shedding light on ways to overcome fear and self-limiting beliefs so we can step into our limitless power.Erica is an International Empowerment Coach, Writer and Speaker, whose expertise lies in empowering people to create an expansive reality, by breaking free from unconscious beliefs, patterns and past programming, through psychological modalities, breathwork, meditation and eidetic image therapy - tuning them into their limitless power. She can be seen working with international hotel groups, corporations, brands, young kids in schools and with celebrity...2021-08-2355 minThe Light Within27. Rediscovering Desire, Boosting Connection & Getting the Sex Life You Deserve with Dr. CatalinaIn this week's episode, we're getting real about SEX! So if you have little ears around, you may want to pop in some headphones or listen to this one later. Our guest is Dr. Catalina Lawsin. She's a clinical psychologist, researcher and professor who has a huge following on Tik Tok & Instagram where she gets real about sex & intimacy. In this chat we discuss a LOT of topics including:- connection- brutal honesty & how it leads to intimacy- the pandemic & relationships- reclaiming sexual desire & getting the sex life y...2021-08-1659 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 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 Within24. 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 Within21. Astrology for Self-Empowerment with Luna BrookeIn this week's episode, professional astrologer Luna Brooke, of the Chakra Oracle, discusses astrology as a self-empowerment tool. 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 life coaching programs online ~ with a 100% satisfaction and recommendation rate!Use the coupon code FREEHUGS t...2021-07-0552 minThe Light Within20. Awakening Your Inner Magick Through Sensual Dance with Crimson MinxIn this week's episode, we're talking about the connection between sensual dance, witchcraft, and personal power with Crimson Minx.Crimson Minx is a dirty dancer, witchy woman, and owner of Minx + Muse in Austin, Texas. Minx + Muse is a fiercely feminine playhouse that empowers folx to awaken their innate magick through sensual dance and witchcraft.In our chat we discuss the magick of sensual dance, how Crimson discovered sensual dance and why she decided to open Minx + Muse, why she feels witchcraft and sensual movement go hand in hand, shame, and the patriarchy, how to...2021-06-2849 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 Within18. Pleasure & Embodiment through Dance with Lily ShepardIn this week's episode, we're talking with Lily Shepard about using dance to feel empowered and connect with pleasure. Lily is a dancer, personal coach, sensual embodiment specialist and creator of the S.A.S.S. Method. In this chat she breaks down her history as a dancer, how she morphed into a sensual embodiment practitioner, stigmas around pleasure in communities of color, body positivity, setting boundaries, using dance as a self turn-on tool and the difference between shadow work and shadow integration.Lily also shares about why she feels pleasure is the pathway to...2021-06-1442 minThe Light Within17. Using Human Design to live an Aligned Life with Allegra WestIn this week's episode we're talking to Allegra West about a self-empowerment tool many have never heard about, Human Design. Allegra is a Shadow Work Coach & Corporate Culture Consultant who integrates neuroscience with traditional coaching, embodiment practices, NLP, Human Design, and other esoteric practices.She breaks down what human design really is, how it was created, the way she found it and how it's changed her lift. She also talks about using shadow work to shift the collective and how we can create our own reality. In this episode, Allegra goes through Leslie's chart and b...2021-06-071h 17The 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 Within15. Conscious Menstruation & Moon Blood Rituals with Melissa SangerIn this week's episode we're talking about sacred menstruation and period rituals with Melissa Sanger.Melissa is a UK-based Womb Witch and Feminine Empowerment Artist. She guides worldwide sisters with healing and connecting to their womb-space, re-invoking the cyclical wisdom of the Menstrual Cycle, liberating female sexuality and initiating an ancient feminine body literacy. We connected from her current home in Mexico so at times the sound quality may be a bit poor, but all the juicy goodness is still easy to understand and take in ... we promise! In this episode Melissa speaks about reclaiming...2021-05-241h 12The 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 Within13. The Power of Breath with Johann UrbIn this week's episode Johann Urb, actor and creator of the Pyramid Breath Method, shares all about the healing power of breathwork. Johann speaks about how he began meditating as a teenager and the ways it helped him beat depression. We also go into how plant medicine journeys and yoga helped Johann connect with his truest self and create the Pyramid Breath Method. In 2020, Leslie took one of Johann's Pyramid Breath classes on zoom and it was transformational. After talking with Johann for this podcast, she's added breathwork into her daily practice and feels like it's making...2021-05-1050 minThe Light Within12. Living from the Heart with Theresa SurakIn this week's episode, we're talking about living and leading from your heart with Holistic Health Coach & Transformational Wellness Therapist, Theresa Surak.Theresa's expertise is in Chakra Therapy, Integrative Nutrition, Yoga Coaching, and Meditation. She says her earth callings are to help promote the Ascensions of all of us. In this chat, Theresa goes deep into her spiritual journey, her wellness practices, and the major life events that led her to her heart's true calling. Visit Theresa's website to learn more about her services.Connect with Theresa on Instagram: @anahatatwellnessConnect with L...2021-05-031h 07The Light Within11. Listening to Intuition with Tara WebbIn this week's episode, Leslie chats with her friend Tara Webb about all things intuition. Tara is a mom, witchy woman, self-published author, and intuitive coach. Her first book, Discerning Her Shadows, is available on Amazon now!In this episode, Tara talks about awakening the witch within, working through trauma and shadows, how her miscarriage led to her spiritual awakening, healing the sister/witch wound, and tapping into intuition. Connect with Tara on Instagram @iamtarawebbConnect with Leslie on Instagram @LeslieDraffinConnect with the podcast on Instagram @thelightwithinpodcastEmail us...2021-04-2639 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 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 Within9. Crystals & Chakras with Serena LewisIn this episode, we're talking about all things crystals and chakras! Crystals were the gateway drug for Leslie's spiritual awakening. For the last three years, she's been surrounding herself with these beautiful stones which each have their own healing properties for the mind, body and soul. This week's guest is also obsessed with crystals. Serena Lewis is a yoga teacher in Central Texas who teaches her clients about crystals and the chakra system. In this episode, we discuss her spiritual journey, chakras & their roles, why we hold trauma in our chakra and how to balance...2021-04-1247 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 Within7. Empowerment Through Witchcraft with Michele MorrisIn this episode, we're talking about a subject many people have been taught to fear ... witchcraft. But the image of witches in Hollywood, couldn't be farther from the truth! Right now, the witch is rising! More and more young people - women especially - are reclaiming the term "witch" and using witchcraft to take a stand against racism, sexism, and the patriarchy. Today's guest is Michele Morris. She's an eclectic pagan and practicing witch who just so happens to be the high priestess of Fort Hood Open Circle, the first pagan congregation to be recognized o...2021-03-2957 minThe Light Within6. Meditation & Morning Rituals with Lilly BalchIn this episode, we're talking about the importance of meditation and morning rituals with someone who knows the benefits all too well, Lilly Balch.Lilly is a Brooklyn-based creative, therapeutic yoga instructor, meditation teacher & creator/host of The Morning Ritual Podcast. Her podcast offers free, quick and timely meditations perfect for starting your day and they're often what Leslie uses to begin her morning practices. In this episode we talk about the benefits of morning rituals, using meditation to combat anxiety, how Lilly started a podcast during a pandemic and offer some inspiration to help y...2021-03-2235 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 Within4. Breaking Menstrual Taboos with Alyssa DurhamIt's time to talk about PERIODS! Every woman will have one at some point in her life, but it's still something we feel ashamed to talk about and that STOPS today! In this episode, holistic health coach Alyssa Durham talks about healing hormonal imbalance, the different phases of our cycles and ways to sync with your menstrual cycle so you can live fully in-flow. Alyssa shares some witchy rituals you can do with your "moon blood," shares her PCOS struggle and gives ideas on cultivating self-love by connecting with your womb. Alyssa is the owner and...2021-03-0848 min