The Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women

HELLO BEAUTIFUL BEINGS!! I'm back.  I didn't plan for this summer break to last NEARLY this long but life came up, trauma happened, and I needed to check out for a bit. But, I'm working on myself & so excited to be back producing new episodes for you. Today's is perfect for me - and anyone who's going through it right now! Alyssa Lilly is an AFAB (assigned female at bi...

In this episode, Alyx Coble-Frakes CEO & co-founder of The Agenda. App & planner talks about aligning your business with your cycle. We also discuss her mission to create an empowered community of menstruators and women who can help eradicate shame around the menstrual cycle. Topics Discussed: - how Alyx got started on this journey - period apps & data sharing (and why her app will NEV...

It'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 meditation Listen to Kelly's podcast, Mindful in Minutes for simple, guide...

In this episode, Rachael Amber (she/they) creator and illustrator of the Cycles Journal talks about lessons she's learned from her menstrual cycle and all the ways we can become more cyclically aware. We discuss: - how cycles journal was born - how Rachael drew lessons from her period & the moon in order to create - their mission to inspire & empower others to live more in tune with t...

In 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...

In 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 infor...

In 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) carnelian 2) moonstone 3) amethys...

Stress 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&apos...

Your 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 g...

In 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 bleed To live in tune with the ever-changing hormones ass...

In today's episode, Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin shares her 5 tips for a better menstrual cycle. LINK TO MY FREE CYCLE TRACKER LINK 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...

Hello 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...

Surprise!! 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 cycl...

What 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 celebrati...

GIVEAWAY 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 tr...

In 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 journey Abmari says, "I started my self trans...

In 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, rela...

In 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 attracting Zehra...

In this week's episode, inner child coach Tiffany Diana helps us heal our inner child through shadow work. Tiffany explains what inner child wounds look like, how they manifest in us as adults and the unique way she helps clients heal through tarot. In this conversation we discuss: - what inner child work is - how to know if you have an inner child wound - what inner child healing looks like...

In 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 -...

In 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...

Happy 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 rela...

In 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 i...

In 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 - re...

WARNING: 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 show...