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Why Not Today?Season 4, Episode 10: Courage Over Comfort with Tasha SmithSeason 4, Episode 10: Choosing Courage Over Comfort with Tasha SmithIn this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, Leslie sits down with Tasha Smith, Founder of Emerge for an honest, insightful conversation about what it means to lead with courage in life and business.Tasha shares her personal and professional journey from successful corporate career to launching a multi-million dollar coaching business, all rooted in the belief that values must outweigh comfort. Together, Leslie and Tasha explore everyday courage, the power of investing in wisdom, and how athletes make great entrepreneurs.They also...2025-05-0340 min
Why Not Today?Season 4, Episode 8: Find a Way, Not a Reason Why You Can’t – with Elise WoodworthSeason 4, Episode 8: Find a Way, Not a Reason Why You Can’t – with Elise WoodworthIn this episode of the Why Not Today? Podcast, host Leslie Kane talks with Elise Woodworth, Nonprofit Board Relations Coach and author of Business Not Battle. Elise shares her inspiring journey from military service to corporate life to entrepreneurship, all while navigating motherhood and staying committed to service and leadership.She shares how one quote passed down from her grandfather shaped her mindset: “Find a way to do it, not a reason why you can’t.” This quote has guided her throug...2025-04-1832 min
Neurodiverse Love with Mona KayAddressing Sex and Intimacy in Neurodiverse Couple Therapy-Leslie Sickels
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During this episode, Leslie Sickels, LCSW discusses how intimacy and sex are healthy, natural aspects of human relationships, yet this topic often goes unaddressed in neurodiverse couples therapy. While difficulties a nd challenges related to intimate connections are not unique to neurodiverse couples, there are core areas of neurodiversity that frequently arise and can be effectively identified, addressed, and managed in...2024-10-2925 min
The Light Within160. The Healing Power of Journaling with Kay AdamsIn this week's episode we're talking all about the transformative healing power of journaling. Kay Adams has been teaching people about journaling for decades and shares her wisdom with us today.Get Kay's free course: J is for Journal HEREAbout Kay:Kay Adams is a psychotherapist and founder of the Center for Journal Therapy in Denver, Colorado. Her passion in life is teaching the healing art and science of journal writing to all who desire self-directed change. She's delighted to be with us today to share how writing a journal can move you...2024-09-231h 07
Chronic CovenEp. 7 Final Destination 3Welcome to another gripping episode of our show, where Leslie and Sam take you on a deep dive into the suspenseful and eerie world of "Final Destination 3," directed by James Wong. Known for his work on the original "Final Destination" and "The X-Files," Wong delivers yet another chilling installment in this iconic horror franchise.The ensemble cast, featuring Kris Lemche, Alexz Johnson, Sam Easton, Jesse Moss, Gina Holden, Texas Battle, Chelan Simmons, Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, and Amanda Crew, delivers compelling performances that enhance the film's tense atmosphere. Mary Elizabeth Winstead shines as the determined protagonist, bringing depth...2024-06-171h 16
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In this episode, Julie talks to Kay, a woman who adopted children later in life and dealt with a very destructive marriage. She knew from the beginning there were issues, but chose to try and make it work anyway. Learn from her mistakes and listen to the hope she has to offer.
Early Signs and Struggles: Kay recounts the lack of red flags d...2024-06-0345 min
The Vision-Driven MarriageFeeling Lonely In a Marriage? How to Deter Miscommunication and Connect in Your MarriageFeeling lonely in a marriage? Have you and your spouse ever found yourselves surrounded by a life full of blessings yet shadowed by an inexplicable sense of solitude? That's the silent shadow we, Doug and Leslie Davis, confront this week as we candidly open up about our own journey through the nuanced challenges of marital loneliness. Amid the hustle of daily life, parenting, and the sometimes insidious creep of miscommunication, we share a deeply personal story that reveals the transformative effect of loneliness. This episode promises strategies for breathing life back into the quiet spaces of your partnership, transforming...2024-04-1923 min
The Joy of TrekThe Loss (TNG S4 E10)The Loss (Star Trek: The Next Generation, S4 E10) was recommended by Leslie, She/her, who said: Deanna Troi is my favorite TNG character, because she's a senior bridge officer, counselor to the Captain/ship, has a special ability, loves chocolate, is gorgeous, and she's in an on again/off again relationship with First Officer Will Riker. She's a likeable, strong female character in a male-dominated universe (at least at that time in Star Trek). I like this episode because it gives us insight into Troi's job as counselor to the ship's personnel. It's a "day in the life"...2024-04-161h 08
Co-Authoring Chronicles PodcastWhen Should Your Characters Have Sex?In this episode of their podcast, Helen Corvis and Steaphan Kay dive into the topic of when characters should have sex in fiction. They explore the reasons for including sex scenes, such as expressing a full range of emotions, building tension, and providing a safe space for readers to explore intimacy. Helen emphasizes the importance of portraying sex positively and consensually, while Steaphan quotes Diana Gabaldon on the art of writing sensual scenes with restraint and beautiful imagery. The hosts also discuss how the timing of sex scenes can depend on the characters' desires and the feasibility...2024-03-3114 minThe Light Within134. Creating More Intimacy through Tantra with Magda KayIn this episode, Magda Kay shares about ways we can create more intimacy through the art of TANTRA & what Tantra REALLY means (and what it doesn't). Listen & share with those you love.Connect with Magda:https://magdakay.com/InstagramYouTubeBuy her Book, No More Faking ItJoin the School of IntimacyConnect with Leslie on Instagram:@lesliedraffin@thelightwithinpodcastEmail: hello@lesliedraffin.comThe Sanctuary, my online community for mystical women, is now open. This is for you if you want to awaken your power...2024-02-1944 min
The Vision-Driven MarriageLove's Restoration Stories Part 1When Anna McLaughlin humorously tossed her suitcase in frustration, little did she know it would unpack a journey of introspection and faith within her marriage. And when Rick and Nancy Kay Grace realized that they didn't want their marriage to be like that of their parents, they knew that they needed to invite Jesus to be at the head of their marriage. In this special episode of The Vision-Driven Marriage, we celebrate the month of Love with testimonies to God's redemptive love and restoration that only He can provide in marriage. This episode is a heartfelt testament t...2024-02-0921 min
Black Boomer Besties from BrooklynMore Stories on Caribbean AncestryTo bring Season 3 to a close, The Besties are back together in Leslie's infamous closet where the first episodes were recorded. Episode 9 was planned as a Live on Facebook but the technology gremlins had other plans. Nevertheless, the conversation was filled with fascinating family revelations and ancestral discoveries. The Besties are joined by Natalie Hinds Scott, Colleen Hinds Rogers, their mother, Lilieth Ridguard (Jamaican heritage), and Kay Benjamin (Guyanese heritage), each with their unique tales of tracing their family history. Both family's discoveries remind us that the world is smaller than we think. You never know when you'll cross pa...2023-08-0153 min