Leslie Draffin

The Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women

Religion EN ↓ 247 episodes

The Light Within is a podcast for high-functioning, spiritually curious women who are ready to stop abandoning themselves and step into embodied self-leadership. Hosted by Leslie Draffin - trauma-informed somatic practitioner, psychedelic microdosing guide, and former television news anchor - this show explores what it actually takes to heal your nervous system, rebuild self-trust, and reclaim your embodied power. Because many successful women look calm and capable on the outside… while their nervous system is quietly living in survival mode. Inside these short, powerful episodes we explore: •...

Author

Leslie Draffin

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Religion

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

171. Connecting to Divine Guidance & Awakening your Spiritual Gifts with Laurie Parente 27.01.2025

In this episode, Laurie Parente shares some of the simple ways we can begin building a deeper relationship with our spirit guide team. In this chat, Laurie ALSO talks about the deeply 'midlife' block many of us women face ... when we suddenly wake up feeling like 'we're meant for something more.' We discuss HOW to ignite your inner light - and in Laurie's case - how c...

170. How to get the Sleep your Female Body Needs with Morgan Adams 20.01.2025

In this week's episode, Women's Holistic Sleep Coach Morgan Adams blows our mind with some amazing facts about sleep, why women often get WORSE sleep than men AND how to have better sleep FAST. You'll want to listen to this - share it with the women in your life & bookmark if for those middle of the night wake ups (believe me). LINKS: Morgan's Website Get Morgan's FREE...

169. Astrology for the Life you Crave with Rachel Varitimos 13.01.2025

In this week's episode, Evolutionary Astrologer Rachel Varitimos shares how to transcend your birth chart & ACTUALLY start doing your soul's work. LINKS: Run your Birth Chart: https://astro.cafeastrology.com/natal.php Rachel's membership: https://rachel-varitimos-077f.mykajabi.com/cosmic-co-creatrix Get a birth chart reading: https://calendly.com/ravaritimos/75-minute-birth-char...

168. Spiraling Inward: The Feminine Path to Healing with Leslie Draffin 06.01.2025

Welcome 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 eBook Ready to learn how to Cycle Sync & Microdose for deep feminine healing...

167. Connecting to your Heart with Kirsten Rudberg 11.11.2024

In this final episode of Season 4, Kirsten Rudberg joins us to share about her adventures (& misadventures) connecting to her heart, walking the Camino & finding God in everything. Listen to Kirsten's podcast Check out Kirsten's work If this episode felt like I was reading your mind… this is where you start. 1. 🌀 Stop spiraling & finally feel like yourself again If this conv...

166. Moving Through Grief with Victoria Volk 04.11.2024

In this episode, Certified Grief Specialist Victoria Volk shares about her journey with grief, the 7 myths we're told about grief and how we can make moving through grief a little easier. TRIGGER WARNING: this episode contains discussions around death, sexual assault and suicide. If these are triggers for you, please know we see you & support you - and maybe this episode isn't for yo...

165. Discovering your Soul's Sacred Purpose with Roxanne Chaput 28.10.2024

In this episode, Roxanne Chaput shares how to start healing on the Soullular level while discovering what it means to REALLY live from your soul's sacred purpose. Check out Roxanne's work HERE. If this episode felt like I was reading your mind… this is where you start. 1. 🌀 Stop spiraling & finally feel like yourself again If this conversation hit a little too close to home… If you’...

164. Finding the Power in your Pivot with Dominiece Clifton 21.10.2024

In this week's episode, Dominiece Clifton teaches us her 7 ways to soften as a business owner and shares why finding the power in your pivot OFTEN looks like doing a lot LESS. Check out Dominiece's website HERE Grab her FREE RESOURCES HERE If this episode felt like I was reading your mind… this is where you start. 1. 🌀 Stop spiraling & finally feel like yourself again If this conver...

163. Emotional Liberation & Healing with Plant Medicine with Becca Williams 14.10.2024

In this episode, emotions therapist & plant medicine facilitator Becca Williams shares how psychedelics can be a 'psychic vitamin' for healing the trauma within our physical & emotional bodies. We dive deep into her work & her healing journey - and I know you're going to love this conversation. Becca's Work About Becca: Becca Williams is a seasoned emotions therapis...

162. Integrating Psychedelic Experiences with Susannah Stokes 07.10.2024

In this episode, Susannah Stokes shares about her journey with psychedelics & how she's helping other people have transformative experiences with these sacred medicines. About Susannah: After serving in two combat tours in Afghanistan as a Marine Corps Officer, Susannah experienced a spiritual awakening that changed her life forever. Since then, she’s dedicated her life as an Energy Pries...

161. Redefining Success & Building your Life Vision with Aneta Ardelian Kuzma 30.09.2024

In this episode, Aneta Ardelian Kuzma shares how to check-out of hustle culture, redefine success & build a life that actually NOURISHES you (mind, body & soul). About Aneta: Aneta Ardelian Kuzma is a well-being coach and consultant. She works with high-achieving professionals and entrepreneurs to overcome burnout, redefine success, and create sustainable routines to achieve optimal health...

160. The Healing Power of Journaling with Kay Adams 23.09.2024

In 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 HERE About Kay: Kay Adams is a psychotherapist and founder of the Center for Journal Therapy in Denver, Colorado. Her passion in life is teaching the...

159. Healing Core Wounds to Live in Full Abundance with JJ Flizanes 16.09.2024

In this episode, JJ Flizanes talks about healing our core wounds & why moving past these limiting beliefs can help us step into a life FULL of abundance. About JJ: JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging...

158. Elevating Consciousness & Deep Inner Healing with Catherine Llewellyn 09.09.2024

In this week's episode, Catherine Llewellyn shares her story of deep inner healing through humanistic psychology & so much more. Check out Catherine's work: Podcast:  https://truthandtranscendence.buzzsprout.com Website:  https://beingspace.world Take my FREE QUIZ & Discover what microdosing ritual is perfect for YOU! NEW: SIGN UP FOR MINDFUL MICRODOSING: my 30 day accountability...

157. Making Sex Sacred with Satya Lila 02.09.2024

In this episode, Satya Lila shares all about ways to make your sex life more sacred. From talking to her your partner, ways to get started & how sacred sexuality helps heal shame - this convo has it all. Take my new FREE QUIZ to discover what microdosing ritual is perfect for YOU! SIGN UP FOR MINDFUL MICRODOSING: my 30 day accountability group to help you create a sustainable & transformat...

156. Trauma-Informed Mental Healthcare with Caitlyn Dorsey 26.08.2024

In this week's episode, we're talking all about the combination of trauma-informed & holistic care in the mental health field with Caitlyn Dorsey. Take my new quiz & discover the microdosing ritual PERFECT for you! SIGN UP FOR MINDFUL MICRODOSING: my 30 day accountability group to help you create a sustainable & transformative microdosing practice in your life. Listeners of t...

155. Burnout, Overwhelm & Creating a Calm Life with Michelle Gauthier 19.08.2024

In this week's episode, Michelle Gauthier shares how we can overcome burnout, move away from our overachieving ways & finally create a life of PEACE. Take my new quiz: Discover your IDEAL Microdosing Ritual MY FREE TRAINING IS TODAY : MICRO+DOSING MINDFULNESS FOR ANXIETY & OVERWHELM. SIGN UP HERE. If you're ready to dive deeper: SIGN UP FOR MINDFUL MICRODOSING: my 30 day accounta...

154. Boundaries without B*tchiness with Susie Pettit 12.08.2024

In this episode, Susie Pettit shares ways to set boundaries without coming across like a bee- oych. CONNECT WITH SUSIE: "How Codependent am I?" Quiz https://smbwell.com/coda The Love Your Life Show Podcast https://smbwell.com/subscribe The Love Your Life School http://theLoveYourLifeSchool.com Parenting Teens Class (How to Raise Confident Humans) https://smbwell.com/parenting Use code LE...

153. Healing PTSD with M.D.M.A with Jill Sitnick 05.08.2024

In this episode, Jill Sitnick shares about her experience with psychedelic medicine to heal her PTSD. This is an amazing conversation - that may be triggering for some listeners as we discuss suicidal ideation, trauma & more. FREE TRAINING: MICRO+DOSING MINDFULNESS FOR ANXIETY & OVERWHELM. SIGN UP HERE. About Jill: Jill Sitnick founded The Journey Sage, an educational platform that explain...

152. Let's Talk about Sex ... Magic with Liz Peterson 15.07.2024

In this episode, Liz Peterson shares the in's and out's of sex magic & explains how it helped her change her life. About Liz: A seer, seeker, and spiritual explorer, Liz Peterson uses her journey of healing, transformation, and empowerment in service. She is a trained Intuitive Energy Healer, Reiki Master, Spiritual Coach, Psychic Oracle, and certified Yoni Shakti Yoga/Yoga Nidra pra...

151. The Messy Truth about Mom Guilt & Self-care with Sarah Wilson 08.07.2024

In this episode, Sarah Wilson shares all about surviving a heart attack at 42 and how it made her realize the importance of taking care of herself. We discuss mom guilt, why self-care is NOT selfish & how to REALLY start living through all the messy moments in life. Listen to Sarah's Podcast: Everything's Messy If this episode felt like I was reading your mind… this is where you star...

150. Pet Loss Grief & Talking to Animals with Alicia Sweezer 01.07.2024

In this our 150th episode, we're talking to animal communicator & medium Alicia Sweezer all about pet loss grief & how opening the conversation with our pets can help foster a better relationship. I hired Alicia to communicate with my dog Gunner, who died in May, and it was one of the BEST things I've done on my grief journey so far. I highly recommend her to anyone with pets (ei...

149. Building Confidence with Nature & Cyclical Living with Bri Martinez 03.06.2024

In this week's episode, Bri Martinez shares all about her love of the outdoors and how connecting with her cycle has made her a more empowered woman. We also talk about her personal mission - of getting more women into nature & in touch with their cyclical side. Moon Journal Guide link: https://hustling-trailblazer-6437.ck.page/bc9902dc4e Nature Connection Guide link: https://hustling-tra...

148. How to Ignite your Sex Life & Close the Orgasm Gap with Eve Hall 27.05.2024

In this episode, Licensed Physical Therapist & Health Coach Eve Hall talks about her journey to sexual healing, tips to feel more turn on now & how to close the orgasm gap in your relationship. Connect with Eve: Her Podcast Instagram About Eve: Eve is a Licensed Physical Therapist who treats conditions regarding Sexual Health. She is also a Certified Health Coach who is on a mission to des...

147. Integrative Reiki for Deep Inner Healing with Jassy Jackson 20.05.2024

In this week's episode, Jassy Jackson shares her transformative journey with reiki & how it led her to her soul's path. Jassy Jackson is a passionate energy alignment specialist dedicated to helping individuals realign with their authentic selves. With a Master's degree in Organizational Psychology and over 15 years of experience as an executive leader in tech, Jassy brings a un...

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