Leslie Draffin
The Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women
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: •...
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Leslie Draffin
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Jun 29, 2026
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Episodes
146. Facing the Fear of Being Yourself with Jessica Marie 13.05.2024 45:50
In this week's episode, Life Coach Jessica Marie shares all the ways we can face the fears of being our truly authentic selves & offers some wonderful actionable steps to helping you move forward even in the midst of sometimes scary deep growth. Connect with Jessica Marie: Instagram FREE BUNDLE - Surrender to Flow 3 coaching calls https://calendly.com/jessicamariestep/gifted-session Web...
145. Integrating Science & Spirituality with Constantin Bo Morun 06.05.2024 1:03:31
In this episode, Holistic Life Empowerment Mentor & Coach Constantin Bo Morun shares his journey of healing, his spiritual awakening and how psychedelic medicine is helping him shine a light on the world. Follow Constantin: Instagram Listen to his podcast, Unleash Thyself Website If this episode felt like I was reading your mind… this is where you start. 1. 🌀 Stop spiraling & finally feel...
144. Fueling your Body for your Soul's Mission with Chef Mareya 29.04.2024 48:52
In this week's episode, Chef Mareya Ibrahim-Jones (aka the Fit Foodie) shares about her journey with food and how we can all start looking at fueling our body from a place of self-love. Connect with Chef Mareya: Buy her book - Eat like you Give a Fork Instagram Website 7-day Brain Reboot Challenge About Mareya: Mareya Ibrahim, The Fit Foodie, is a nationally recognized food expert, and author...
143. Sobriety, Psychedelics & Nervous System Regulation with Dr. Ariana Macartney 22.04.2024 1:01:38
In this week's episode, Dr. Ariana Macartney shares her story of healing from substance abuse, her journey working with plant medicine & how she's helping clients heal their nervous systems. Dr. Ariana is a naturopathic doctor and trauma-informed psychedelic somatic IFS coach. She specializes in PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Combining traditional healing wi...
142. Breaking Free from Diet Culture with Rachel Lavin 15.04.2024 45:22
In this week's episode, Rachel Lavin shares how she broke free from diet culture & finally learned to love herself - mind, BODY & soul. We'll talk about her journey from personal trainer to body image coach & have lots of laughs doing it. LINKS: BUY HER BOOK CHECK OUT HER WEBSITE If this episode felt like I was reading your mind… this is where you start. 1. 🌀 Stop spiraling...
141. Mastering your Energy to Master your Life with Gabrielle Pimstone 08.04.2024 35:31
In this episode, energy coach Gabrielle Pimstone breaks down what working with your energy REALLY means & gives us some amazing steps you can take RIGHT NOW to start mastering YOUR energy. Gabrielle is an Energy Coach who is dedicated to assisting those on the cusp of change, but in need of that crucial nudge forward. She narrates her journey of resilience and reinvention, highlighting how her...
140. Awakening Aliveness by Awakening your Womb with Alara Sage 01.04.2024 39:12
In this episode, Alara Sage shares ways we can activate our Shakti energy by reconnecting with our womb. We also talk about sex, magic & the lost wisdom of this creative life force energy. Download Alara's FREE eBook: Awakening Aliveness Join Alara's Unity Academy Connect on IG If this episode felt like I was reading your mind… this is where you start. 1. 🌀 Stop spiraling & fina...
139. Sensual Embodiment as a Gateway to Healing with Sam Charles 25.03.2024 48:26
In this episode, Sam Charles shares all the ways sensual embodiment is a gateway for massive feminine healing. We also talk about her work as a yoni caster and how YOU can also get your own yoni sculpture with Sam. Want in on her retreat? Get the details here (it's happening in April 2024 so if you listen afterwards find Sam on IG to get the latest on her current offerings) Connect with Sam:...
138. How to Stop Fearing Death with Nicole Kerr 18.03.2024 47:24
In this episode, Nicole Kerr shares about her near death experience & how a message from God showed her her life's purpose. Connect with Nicole: Website Get the first chapter of her best-selling book, You are Deathless Instagram Other books mentioned in our conversation: The Body Keeps the Score Waking the Tiger Dying to be Me If this episode felt like I was reading your mind… this is whe...
137. Embodying your Inner Goddess with Lauren Leduc 11.03.2024 44:44
In this week's episode, mentor & author Lauren Leduc shares all the ways we can connect with and embody our inner goddess. Lauren's approach is easily accessible & down to Earth. She shows how much transformation can occur when we tap into our highest feminine self. Remember to rate this episode, review it & share with someone you love. Connect with Lauren: Free Embodiment Pr...
136. Finding Safety Together: Fostering Pets Empowers Domestic Violence Survivors with Orazie Cook 04.03.2024 29:06
In this week's episode, Orazie Cook shares about the transformative power of helping domestic violence survivors leave their abusers by fostering their beloved pets. This is a unique episode & one we hope inspires you to take action, either to support this incredibly worthwhile foundation - or another cause close to YOUR heart. Support Praline's Backyard Foundation: Find out how YOU...
135. Intuition, Mediumship & Accessing Spiritual Gifts with Isabeau Maxwell 26.02.2024 48:00
In this episode, Spiritual Coach & Medium Isabeau Maxwell shares ways we can all start tapping into our spiritual gifts. We also discuss the difference between imagination & intuition, how to know if you're psychic & how to connect with your spirit guides. Connect with Isabeau: The SAGE Method Free Intuition Course Instagram YouTube If this episode felt like I was reading your mi...
134. Creating More Intimacy through Tantra with Magda Kay 19.02.2024 44:23
In 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/ Instagram YouTube Buy her Book, No More Faking It Join the School of Intimacy If this episode felt like I was reading your mind… this is where you start. 1. 🌀...
133. Microdosing to Boost Sensual Self-care with Leslie Draffin 12.02.2024 11:11
In 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 F...
132. Silencing your Inner Critic with Love with Kathryn Ducey 05.02.2024 49:35
In this episode, speaker, storyteller and Master Life Coach Kathryn Ducey shares actionable ways we can love our inner critic & meet the mean girl parts of ourselves with love. Connect with Kathryn: https://kathrynducey.com/ IG @kathrynducey 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 conversat...
131. Finding our Roots & Rewilding the Feminine with Marissa Lawton 29.01.2024 32:46
In this episode, Marissa Lawton shares ways to rewild as a modern woman & offers tips to living a more soul-led life. Connect with Marissa: WEBSITE Take the "what season of re-rooting are you in?" quiz Instagram TikTok 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 litt...
130. Living your Best Alcohol-Free Life with Laura Valvasori 22.01.2024 49:15
In this episode, Laura Valvasori shares why she left alcohol behind, the big benefits she's experienced now that she's sober AND how she's helping women just like you leave say 'bye-bye' to booze. About Laura: Laura Valvasori is a Business & Well-Being Mentor, the Author of Good to Grow: Cultivate Your Mindset and Habits to Thrive as an Entrepreneur, a Certified Emotio...
129. Awakening my Pussy Power (How 31 Days of Pleasure Changed my Life) with Leslie Draffin 15.01.2024 26:43
Welcome 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 li...
128. The Warrior Goddess Way with HeatherAsh Amara 11.12.2023 34:01
In this episode, HeatherAsh Amara shares what it means to be a warrior goddess & how awakening this energy within will help you face the obstacles of life with renewed creativity & purpose. Connect with HeatherAsh: Website Instagram Get her Books Read her SubStack JOIN THE SANCTUARY WAITLIST HERE If this episode felt like I was reading your mind… this is where you start. 1. 🌀 Stop spirali...
127. Infertility & the Holidays with Emily Getz 04.12.2023 38:42
In this episode, Emily Getz shares some beautiful insights into navigating the holiday season while also navigating a fertility journey. FREE MASTERCLASS WITH EMILY happening Wed, Dec 13th. Two times are available. Sign up below: 12pm class: https://www.addevent.com/event/uv19481278 8pm class: https://www.addevent.com/event/IO19481300 More about Emily: Emily Getz is a Certified Fertility, Pregnanc...
126. Beating the Addiction of Busyness with Emma O'Brien 27.11.2023 47:24
In 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...
125. Triggered? Try This with Leslie Draffin 20.11.2023 11:11
In 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 PRACTICE If you want MORE help surviving holiday stress, sign up for HOLIDAY HARMONY: a 90-minute somatic experience to help you navigate seasonal st...
124. Accelerate your Awakening with Karen Cheong 13.11.2023 45:59
In this week's episode, Karen Cheong shares all about how we can accelerate our awakening through our frequency. We also discuss the difference between quantum leaping and timeline jumping, and Karen's 3 steps to alignment. Karen's FREEBIES: Free online workshop & meditation on how to quiet your mind https://sphericalluminosity.com/quietyourmind Ebook, audio book + 15 minute mor...
123. Sex, Menopause & Advocating for your Reproductive Health with Dr. Shyama Mathews 06.11.2023 30:54
In this episode, Dr. Shyama Mathews shares with us some of the ways libido & sexual pleasure can change as we age - and provides some amazing tips and tools to help us get our sex life back to where we want it before, during and after menopause. This conversation also includes some amazing green flags (and of course red flags) when it comes to choosing a health provider & is a chat we feel...
122. Exploring the Witch Wound (plus BONUS MEDITATION) with Leslie Draffin 30.10.2023 29:27
In 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....
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