The Light Within
The Light Within is a podcast for anyone seeking to re-write their life, live in their light and align with their soul's highest purpose. Join Microdosing & Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin as she explores spirituality, sexuality, wellness, empowerment, mysticism and the magical world around us. By opening up about her own spiritual journey and interviewing others who are living their purpose, Leslie shares all the ways we can ignite the light within.
Episodes
213 episodes
211. Sacred Beauty & Aliveness with Kalen Olson
In this episode, Kalen Olson shares ways to awaken your sacred beauty and aliveness. Kalen is a teacher, artist, mystic, and speaker. For over seven years, she has passionately guided women home to themselves by honoring the beauty and sacred a...
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210. Breaking Free from Hustle with Dr. Nona Djavid
In this episode, Dr. Nona Djavid, entrepreneur, author, international speaker, and founder of eLIVate Club and the One Week/Month Mastermind, shares how high-achieving women can break free from hustle culture and redefine success on thei...
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209. Healing Through the Akashic Records with Bree Delacruz
In this episode, Akashic Record Reader and Energy Healer Bree Delacruz shares how connecting with the Records can unlock deep soul remembrance and guide you toward your highest timeline. Drawing from her Filipino heritage and Indigenous ...
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208. How to have a Better Menopause with Ana Pang
In this episode, we're talking with Ana Pang about how to have a better menopause. We discuss hormone balance, Chinese medicine, boosting energy naturally and the spiritual side of menopause. Ana Pang is a Menopause Skin & Vital...
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207. The Illusion of Separateness & How We Forgot We Belong with Aaron Scott
In a world shaped by inherited systems and industrialized identity, is it any wonder so many of us feel disconnected from truth, soul, and the feminine within? In this potent conversation, I’m joined by Aaron Scott, former Wall Stre...
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206. The App Helping Sexual Assault Survivors Heal with Tracy DeTomasi
In this episode, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Tracy DeTomasi shares all about Callisto - a web app helping survivors of sexual assault and gender based violence find support, community & care. Trigger Warning - this conversat...
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205. How to Stop being Addicted to your Phone with Ruby Ryba
In this episode, Screen Time Strategist Ruby Ryba shares actionable steps you can use TODAY to cut down on your phone addiction. With humor & science-backed strategies we know you'll leave this conversation as inspired as we were.LIN...
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204. Holistic Help for Perimenopause & Beyond with Amita Sharma
In this episode, Amita Sharma shares all about NourishDoc the company she helped found to connect women all over the world with holistic therapies for perimenopause and beyond.Links:NourishDoc...
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203. This is why your healing tools aren't working with Leslie Draffin
In 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.
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202. How to Awaken your Magic with Ritual Shadow Work with Britton & Carolee Beckham
In this episode, husband and wife Britton and Carolee discuss their journey from leaving Mormonism, healing after infidelity & awakening to the magic within. They share what they call 'the magical story of us' and explain how ritual shadow ...
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201. How to Connect with Plant Consciousness with Bonnie D'Arcangelo
In this episode, Bonnie D'Arcangelo shares her wisdom as a clinical herbalist and holistic health consultant. We talk about the healing power of plants, how to connect with plant consciousness and herbal medicines for your most vibrant life.
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200. How to Live Fearlessly with Rhonda Britten
In this episode, Rhonda Britten shares what it means to live fearlessly, gives us actionable steps to start moving beyond the things holding us back and shares intimate parts of her own journey to finding freedom from fear.Trigger Warnin...
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199. From Burnout to Badass with Dana L. Cox
In this episode, Dana L. Cox shares about finding harmony during midlife, how to have better boundaries (& more self-respect) and why being told we could 'have it all' leads women to burnout. Dana's Links:
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198. Womb Wounds & Unconditional Love with Leslie Draffin
In 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...
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197. Soul Contracts, Karmic Connections & Unconditional Love with Kanika Vasudeva
In this episode, Akashic Records Reader and Energy Coach Kanika Vasudeva dives into soul contracts, what are akashic records show us about our soul and the 'big lessons' we're living in this lifetime. This was a profound conversation that gets ...
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196. Art Journaling for your Sanity with Susan Hensley
In this episode, Susan Hensley shares the transformative power of art journaling and discusses why this 'portal for play' can help you move through resistance, channel more joy and create a full and happy life.Connect with Susan:
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195. Optimal Health over 35 with Dr. Christine Boev
In this episode, Dr. Christine Boev shares some of the top things she recommends for women over 35 who want to live their healthiest lives yet.We discuss:- 3 main things every woman needs to be doing- top supplements for perimeno...
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194. The Neuroscience of Grief with Leigh-Ann Larson
In this episode, we discuss the brain science & spiritual side of grief with Leigh-Ann Larson.Connect with Leigh-Ann:Website
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193. Slow Summer Rituals (for when healing feels hard) with Leslie Draffin
Summer 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 D...
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192. Touchless Orgasms, Healing Sexual Shame & the Divine Feminine with Jenn Wodtke
In this episode, Pleasure & Orgasm coach Jenn Wodtke takes us on a journey to reconnect with our own pleasure through touchless orgasms, healing sexual shame and discovering the DIVINE feminine within.We chat:- solo s.x in partne...
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191. How to prioritize your pleasure with Dr. Jenn Kennedy
In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy shares how to build a better relationship by prioritizing the pleasure you crave. And for those who might not KNOW what they want - she gives some AMAZING (and spicy) ways to begin exploring. Bio:&...
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190. Dark Feminine Reclamation with Alexandra Espino
In this episode, Somatic Sex Coach and Archetypal Astrologer Alexandra Espino (aka the Serpentine Witch) shares why reclaiming the dark feminine is key for women (and femmes) who want to reclaim their sensuality.In this chat we discuss:<...
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189. How to build a better relationship with Lauren Hayes
In this episode, relationship coach Lauren Hayes shares lessons from ethical non-monogamy - including tools and tips monogamous couples can use to build a better relationship. This conversation is part of our May Series on Sex, Love, Relationsh...
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188. Libido as a Vitality Sign with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer
In this conversation, heart-centered, functional medicine Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer spills the TEA on how your libido (or the lack thereof) is a sign of your vitality - AND what you can start doing TODAY to get it back.We also discuss:- wh...
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