The Light Within

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 season...

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 morning meditation...

In this episode, Dr. Shyama Matthews 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 fee...

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. It's...

In this week's episode, Kathy Batista shares ways to navigate midlife struggles, how we can connect with our purpose in midlife & some positive mindset hacks to help you reframe limiting beliefs around age. Connect with Kathy: Instagram Take the Quiz Check out Kathy's Website, Freebies & Sample Sessions About Kathy: Kathy Batista is the go-to coach for midlife women. She believes midlife i...

In this episode, sacred vocal artist Ashana shares about her work with crystal singing bowls & how they're an ally for our spiritual awakening. We also discuss the healing magic of sound & how it's a catalyst for our connection with spirit. Ashana's Instagram Get Ashana's Book Meditate with Ashana on YouTube Free Copy of Ashana's Music More about Ashana: Ashana is one of the premiere heali...

In this deeply personal episode, Leslie Draffin shares about the grief we experience when we breakup with our bestie, why we're often silent about this pain & how it's often related to the sister wound. Listen & share with someone you love.  Connect with Leslie on Instagram: @lesliedraffin @thelightwithinpodcast Email: hello@lesliedraffin.com Interested in starting your own microdosin...

In this episode, personal stylist Brigitta Catinean shares all about dressing as your highest self & how a great outfit can make you feel empowered. About Brigitta: Brigitta is a Romanian-born, Calgary-based personal stylist. She thinks of her work as equal parts stylist, therapist, and friend. She is passionate about the female empowerment that comes from personal style.  She strongly be...

In this episode, Mindset Coach Rachel Molenda shares about the important of mindset work and mental wellness for entrepreneurs. We talk about: - how to call in your next level life - how to shift your beliefs around yourself & become your 'be her now' version - why Rachel started a community for entrepreneurs  About Rachel: Rachel Molenda ( @rachelmmolenda ) is a Mindset Coach for Entrepr...

In this episode, Mikaela de la Myco shares about the dark side of the psychedelic community as well as her mission to rematriate entheogens. In this conversation we discuss sexual assault within psychedelic spaces & so we want to add a content warning to this episode. Mikaela was instrumental in helping me co-create MushWomb Alchemy - my 8-week transformational program for people who want to a...

In this week's episode, Microdosing & Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin explores how microdosing psilocybin helps us unlock our soul's true purpose AND how this magical practice assists solo-preneurs. This episode is sponsored by my 8-week group coaching container, MushWomb Alchemy: Transforming your Life with Pleasure, Womb Healing & Psychedelic Mushrooms. LIVE CALLS start October 3rd....

In this week's episode, we welcome back one of our favorite guests Petia Kolibova to talk all about how taking care of our physical vessels leads us to more abundance. Trigger Warning: this conversation touches on some topics that might be triggering for people who've come from eating disorders, depression or abuse. SIGN UP FOR MY FREE TRAINING - Microdosing for Women & Menstruators happening...

In this week's episode we're diving into the JUICY convo around non-monogamy, jealousy & intimacy. Dr. Joli Hamilton - the relationship coach for couples who color outside the lines - shares all about opening up her marriage, the #1 question to ask if you want to ignite your sex life today AND offers a wonderful relationship check-in for couples (no matter if you want to open up your relations...

In this episode, Dr. Katherine MacLean shares all about her experience as a psychedelic researcher & how her personal journey with plant medicines helped her work through grief & traumatic life situations as well as become a better parent. In our chat we discuss: - her experience working at Johns Hopkins - how grief & loss propelled her spiritual journey - ways psychedelics have benefi...

WELCOME BACK BABE!! After a few weeks off to enjoy summer, we're back with a solo episode all about the #1 sign you're growing & transforming - it's the ability to see every "failure" as a blessing re-aligning you to your life's purpose. In this chat, Leslie Draffin breaks down how to reframe your past failures into messages from the Universe. She also shares a beautiful 15 minute meditation t...

In this week's episode, Mackenzie River of the Mama Psychedelia Podcast joins us to talk all about: - birthwork - psychedelics - becoming a doula - navigating expanded states of consciousness Mackenzie River is the Mama + host of The Mama Psychedelia Podcast, a platform she created to explore and give voice to the psychedelic nature of the child bearing continuum and our cyclical nature on this ea...

In this week's episode, author & journalist Jennifer Chesak talks all about her groundbreaking new book, The Psilocybin Handbook for Women. This first-of-it's-kind manual discusses the way psilocybin impacts & benefits people born in female bodies SPECIFICALLY and I am SO THRILLED to have met Jennifer & can't wait to purchase her book when it comes out June 6th, 2023. Inside this episo...

In this week's episode, Ellen Gilbert shares what it means to become worthy while stepping into your power. We discuss: why we (as women) often feel unworthy, how psilocybin has helped Ellen heal & ways to step into your sacred feminine leadership.  More about Ellen: Ellen Gilbert is a sacred feminine leadership coach helping women and non-binary kin expand to their soul's potential and l...

In this week's episode, CEO & co-founder of Playground Catherine Magee talks all about breaking the taboos around sex & pleasure through her women-centered company! We discuss: - arousal issues women face - the orgasm gap - why everyone would benefit from lube - plus our favorite sex toys! Check out Playground for yourself: Website Instagram Playground has also offered you a discount code:...

In this week's episode, Allison Cullen, CEO of You Do Woo, shares how human design helped her pivot her career & create her most amazing life. Get your FREE human design chart (so you can follow along during this chat). More about Allison: Allison Cullen is the CEO of You Do Woo. She spent the past 15 years working as both a business manager in the music industry and a business coach in the he...

In this week's episode, Kat Daou shares how family constellation therapy & microdosing psilocybin helped her reawaken her self-expression, heal family trauma & come back home to love. LINK TO MEDITATION Connect with Kat: instagram website BOOK YOUR FREE 1-ON-1 Cyclical Microdosing Consult with Leslie now. (free until May 29, 2023). NEW OFFER: Cyclical Microdosing: 10 weeks to reconnect wit...

In this episode, Licensed Psychotherapist, Somatic Cannabis Facilitator & Transformational Guide Ashley Whelan shares all about her intentional cannabis practice & how it's helped her connect with herself on a deep & personal level. We discuss: - how to use cannabis intentionally- - Ashley's cannabis-infused somatic practice - how this plant medicine can reconnect you with your inner w...

In this episode, Ana Maria Badila from Microdosing Guru shares her story of using psychedelics to meet her true self and find inner freedom.  We discuss:  - mother wounds & psychedelics - healing through play - Ana's journey with multiple consciousness expanding medicines Connect with Ana: Instagram Website Buy her Microdosing Journal More about Ana: “Hi, I'm Ana Maria, a Romanian-bo...

In this episode, Microdosing & Menstrual Cycle coach Leslie Draffin shares all the details of her cyclical microdosing protocol. A first-of-its-kind, cycle-informed approach to microdosing magic mushrooms. She also talks about ways psilocybin can help you have a happier period & happier life and explains the details of her new 10-week group coaching journey focused on helping you reconnect...

In this episode, Microdosing & Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin shares why creating intentions when using magic mushrooms can help you transform your life. She also explains a simple reframe to help you craft potent intentions that will support you not just during medicine work - but your entire life. SIGN UP FOR MY FREE MASTERCLASS: "Microdosing & your Menstrual Cycle: 3 ways Magic Mu...