The Light Within

Leslie Draffin

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.

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143. Sobriety, Psychedelics & Nervous System Regulation with Dr. Ariana Macartney
5d ago
143. Sobriety, Psychedelics & Nervous System Regulation with Dr. Ariana Macartney
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 with modern techniques, she bridges the gap between mind, body, and spirit. Drawing from her own journey of recovery, Dr. Ariana guides clients to dissolve shame, nurture inner wisdom, and transform their relationship with substances and themselves.Disclaimer: The material discussed in this interview is NOT medical advice and is for educational purposes only. This interview does not promote the use or sale of illicit substances. This interview does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Ariana Macartney. Please discuss with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, lifestyle, and/or healthcare plan. Connect with Ariana:InstagramHer New Program Want to activate your healing journey? Follow these 5 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast3. Join my online community The Sanctuary. This is for you if you want to awaken your power & purpose through connecting with pleasure, healing your womb, embodying your divine feminine & expanding consciousness through mindful microdosing. JOIN HERE & GET ONE MONTH FREE WITH CODE: THELIGHTWITHIN4. Book a free 1:1 discovery call with me if you're ready to dive deeper BOOK A FREE 1-ON-1 CALL WITH LESLIE NOW 5. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )
141. Mastering your Energy to Master your Life with Gabrielle Pimstone
Apr 8 2024
141. Mastering your Energy to Master your Life with Gabrielle Pimstone
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 love of psychology and spirituality finally converged to reignite her passion and purpose, and provide profound healing. She offers inspiration and practical tips to individuals to break free from stagnation and fear. Her central message is that it's never too late make meaningful life change.LINKS:Check out her 28-days to healing immersionINSTAGRAMWant to activate your healing journey? Follow these 5 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast3. Join my online community The Sanctuary. This is for you if you want to awaken your power & purpose through connecting with pleasure, healing your womb, embodying your divine feminine & expanding consciousness through mindful microdosing. JOIN HERE & GET ONE MONTH FREE WITH CODE: THELIGHTWITHIN4. Book a free 1:1 discovery call with me if you're ready to dive deeper BOOK A FREE 1-ON-1 CALL WITH LESLIE NOW 5. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )
137. Embodying your Inner Goddess with Lauren Leduc
Mar 11 2024
137. Embodying your Inner Goddess with Lauren Leduc
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 PracticeQuizBuy her BookPodcastAbout Lauren:Lauren Leduc is a visionary, yoga teacher, intuitive, mentor, entrepreneur, and mama. With the special gift of cultivating community and creating accessible experiences, Lauren has taught thousands of students with her approachable and intelligent methodology. She is compassionate, thoughtful, and deeply invested in creating opportunities for others to grow and shine.Lauren’s greatest current spiritual passion is harnessing the Sacred Feminine and guiding women and femmes to love themselves and embrace wholeness. She believes awakening feminine folks to their power will be the catalyst for creating a more peaceful and loving world. Connect with Leslie on Instagram:@lesliedraffin@thelightwithinpodcastEmail: hello@lesliedraffin.comThe Sanctuary, my online community for mystical women, is now open. This is for you if you want to awaken your power & purpose through connecting with pleasure, healing your womb, embodying your divine feminine & expanding consciousness through mindful microdosing. JOIN HERE & GET ONE MONTH FREE WITH CODE: THELIGHTWITHINInterested in starting your own microdosing practice, but not sure where to start? BOOK A FREE 1-ON-1 CALL WITH LESLIE NOW My new free guide can help. CLICK HERE to download Activate your Inner Magic: a Beginner's Guide to Intentional Microdosing. Includes: eBook & guided meditation. Want the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats? OR just want to chat in an unfiltered & uncensored way? It's time to join my email list babe. SIGN ME UP!Having period problems? Grab my self-paced course Cycle Codes now, it's perfect for anyone looking for help starting their ...
136. Finding Safety Together: Fostering Pets Empowers Domestic Violence Survivors with Orazie Cook
Mar 4 2024
136. Finding Safety Together: Fostering Pets Empowers Domestic Violence Survivors with Orazie Cook
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 can Foster one of these petsInstagramFacebookDONATE NOWConnect with Leslie on Instagram:@lesliedraffin@thelightwithinpodcastEmail: hello@lesliedraffin.comThe Sanctuary, my online community for mystical women, is now open. This is for you if you want to awaken your power & purpose through connecting with pleasure, healing your womb, embodying your divine feminine & expanding consciousness through mindful microdosing. JOIN HERE & GET ONE MONTH FREE WITH CODE: THELIGHTWITHINInterested in starting your own microdosing practice, but not sure where to start? BOOK A FREE 1-ON-1 CALL WITH LESLIE NOW My new free guide can help. CLICK HERE to download Activate your Inner Magic: a Beginner's Guide to Intentional Microdosing. Includes: eBook & guided meditation. Want the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats? OR just want to chat in an unfiltered & uncensored way? It's time to join my email list babe. SIGN ME UP!Having period problems? Grab my self-paced course Cycle Codes now, it's perfect for anyone looking for help starting their ...
133. Microdosing to Boost Sensual Self-care with Leslie Draffin
Feb 12 2024
133. Microdosing to Boost Sensual Self-care with Leslie Draffin
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 FREE for your first month with the code THELIGHTWITHINConnect with Leslie on Instagram:@lesliedraffin@thelightwithinpodcastEmail: hello@lesliedraffin.comThe Sanctuary, my online community for mystical women, is now open. This is for you if you want to awaken your power & purpose through connecting with pleasure, healing your womb, embodying your divine feminine & expanding consciousness through mindful microdosing. JOIN HERE & GET ONE MONTH FREE WITH CODE: THELIGHTWITHINInterested in starting your own microdosing practice, but not sure where to start? BOOK A FREE 1-ON-1 CALL WITH LESLIE NOW My new free guide can help. CLICK HERE to download Activate your Inner Magic: a Beginner's Guide to Intentional Microdosing. Includes: eBook & guided meditation. Want the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats? OR just want to chat in an unfiltered & uncensored way? It's time to join my email list babe. SIGN ME UP!Having period problems? Grab my self-paced course Cycle Codes now, it's perfect for anyone looking for help starting their ...
130. Living your Best Alcohol-Free Life with Laura Valvasori
Jan 22 2024
130. Living your Best Alcohol-Free Life with Laura Valvasori
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 Emotion Code Practitioner, and the creator of the Still Me, But Alcohol-Free program.Like many women, in her early forties, Laura started feeling like alcohol was no longer agreeing with her body and drinking was starting to feel out of alignment with her  otherwise healthy lifestyle. After hitting a breaking point, she decided to "try" going alcohol-free in a quest to feel better. Today, over 3 years later, she lives happily alcohol-free. She is now passionate aboutsharing what she's learned to guide other women through the journey of shifting to an alcohol- free life.UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS:Launching February 1 st , 2024, Still Me, But Alcohol-Free is a 6-week program, designed for women, to guide you through "trying on" going alcohol-free with the right mindset, tools, and support to help you be successful.https://www.lauravalvasori.com/still-me-alcohol-freeFREE RESOURCES:Grab a copy of Laura’s 12 Days of Alcohol-Free Holiday Mocktails that Don’t Require Non- Alcoholic Spirits HERESign up for Laura’s FREE 40-minute on-demand MentorClass “Five Hacks to a Happier Happy Hour Alcohol-Free” you'll learn strategies to help you "try on" socializing alcohol-free, while still having fun! You will also get a copy of Laura’s favourite drink recommendations and a 10% discount code to use for www.clearsips.ca.CONNECT WITH LAURA:Instagram and TikTok at @laura_valvasoriEmail: me@lauravalvasori.comwww.lauravalvasori.comConnect with Leslie on Instagram:@lesliedraffin@thelightwithinpodcastEmail: hello@lesliedraffin.comThe Sanctuary, my online community for mystical women, is now open. This is for you if you want to awaken your power & purpose through connecting with pleasure, healing your womb, embodying your divine feminine & expanding consciousness through mindful microdosing. JOIN HERE & GET ONE MONTH FREE WITH CODE: THELIGHTWITHINInterested in starting your own microdosing practice, but not sure where to start? BOOK A FREE 1-ON-1 CALL WITH LESLIE NOW My new free guide can help. CLICK HERE to download Activate your Inner Magic: a Beginner's Guide to Intentional Microdosing. Includes: eBook & guided meditation. Want the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats? OR just want to chat in an unfiltered & uncensored way? It's time to join my email list babe. SIGN ME UP!Having period problems? Grab my self-paced course Cycle Codes now, it's perfect for anyone looking for help starting their ...
129. Awakening my Pussy Power (How 31 Days of Pleasure Changed my Life) with Leslie Draffin
Jan 15 2024
129. Awakening my Pussy Power (How 31 Days of Pleasure Changed my Life) with Leslie Draffin
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 life's purpose.Listen & let us know what you think by leaving a rating, review or comment. AND make sure you check out the new community, The Sanctuary & take advantage of 1 month FREE inside this sacred sisterhood. Connect with Leslie on Instagram:@lesliedraffin@thelightwithinpodcastEmail: hello@lesliedraffin.comThe Sanctuary, my online community for mystical women, is now open. This is for you if you want to awaken your power & purpose through connecting with pleasure, healing your womb, embodying your divine feminine & expanding consciousness through mindful microdosing. JOIN HERE & GET ONE MONTH FREE WITH CODE: THELIGHTWITHINInterested in starting your own microdosing practice, but not sure where to start? BOOK A FREE 1-ON-1 CALL WITH LESLIE NOW My new free guide can help. CLICK HERE to download Activate your Inner Magic: a Beginner's Guide to Intentional Microdosing. Includes: eBook & guided meditation. Want the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats? OR just want to chat in an unfiltered & uncensored way? It's time to join my email list babe. SIGN ME UP!Having period problems? Grab my self-paced course Cycle Codes now, it's perfect for anyone looking for help starting their ...
127. Infertility & the Holidays with Emily Getz
Dec 4 2023
127. Infertility & the Holidays with Emily Getz
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/uv194812788pm class: https://www.addevent.com/event/IO19481300More about Emily:Emily Getz is a Certified Fertility, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Coach, Neuro-linguistic Programming Practitioner, Mindset Coach, Podcaster, Advocate and fellow fertility patient prepping for her 5th round of IVF.In October of 2019, Emily experienced the loss of her daughter, Ruby, while 6 months pregnant. Devastated and heartbroken, Emily found herself searching for a community and support that she just could not find, so in 2021 she started The Day 1 Podcast.Feeling frustrated and isolated, Emily recognized a gap in support, education and coaching within the fertility industry and after a decade as an executive in the PR industry, Emily left her career in the corporate world to start Day 1 Fertility. Day 1 Fertility is a multi-level support network that provides fertility patients with coaching, resources, community and mindset strategies. Connect with Emily:IG: @day1fertilityWebsite: www.day1fertility.comJoin HOLIDAY HARMONY: simple practices to help you navigate the season with less stress. It's happening December 4, 2023 at 5pm CDT. Sign up here. DM me on IG to get the replay.Connect with Leslie on Instagram:@lesliedraffin@thelightwithinpodcastEmail: hello@lesliedraffin.comInterested in starting your own microdosing practice, but not sure where to start? BOOK A FREE 1-ON-1 CALL WITH LESLIE NOW My new free guide can help. CLICK HERE to download Activate your Inner Magic: a Beginner's Guide to Intentional Microdosing. Includes: eBook & guided meditation. Want the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats? OR just want to chat in an unfiltered & uncensored way? It's time to join my email list babe. SIGN ME UP!Having period problems? Grab my self-paced course Cycle Codes now, it's perfect for anyone looking for help starting their cyclical living journey. Learn how to have a better period by Spring! You can find out more HERE.LINK TO MY FREE CYCLE TRACKERLINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE(USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!) ZENCASTR (SPONSOR):Interested in star...
126. Beating the Addiction of Busyness with Emma O'Brien
Nov 27 2023
126. Beating the Addiction of Busyness with Emma O'Brien
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 of thinking as well as supporting folks who are navigating big life changes. Her work centers around facilitating mindset and lifestyle changes so her clients can design and build lives they don’t want to escape from.Anxious? Check out Emma's free workshop: https://emmaobriencoach.com/anxietyLearn more about Emma's website: - https://emmaobriencoach.com/Connect on socials @emmoaobriencoachListen to Leslie's episode on Emma's podcast SIGN UP FOR HOLIDAY HARMONY: Simple Somatic Practices to Navigate Seasonal Stress happening Dec, 4, 2023 @ 5pm CST (replay available by signing up at this link).COMING SOON- The Sanctuary: a soul-stirring journey back to the wisdom of your feminine body. LAUNCHING JANUARY 2024. Join my email list for founding member prices, early access & free welcome gifts. Connect with Leslie on Instagram:@lesliedraffin@thelightwithinpodcastEmail: hello@lesliedraffin.comInterested in starting your own microdosing practice, but not sure where to start? BOOK A FREE 1-ON-1 CALL WITH LESLIE NOW My new free guide can help. CLICK HERE to download Activate your Inner Magic: a Beginner's Guide to Intentional Microdosing. Includes: eBook & guided meditation. Want the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats? OR just want to chat in an unfiltered & uncensored way? It's time to join my email list babe. SIGN ME UP!Having period problems? Grab my self-paced course Cycle Codes now, it's perfect for anyone looking for help starting their cyclical living journey. Learn how to have a better period by Spring! You can find out more HERE.LINK TO MY FREE CYCLE TRACKERLINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE(USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!) ZENCASTR (SPONSOR):Interested in star...
124. Accelerate your Awakening with Karen Cheong
Nov 13 2023
124. Accelerate your Awakening with Karen Cheong
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/quietyourmindEbook, audio book + 15 minute morning meditation to start your day off in the highest frequency resonance (value $55).Free with coupon: LIGHT  https://sphericalluminosity.com/manifestationVlog/podcast "Mastering Your World Through Frequencies" which is free and has a specific GFC at the end of every episode:https://www.sphericalluminosity.com/category/vlog/Youtube:   https://www.youtube.com/sphericalluminosityInstagram: Spherical_LuminosityConnect with Leslie on Instagram:@lesliedraffin@thelightwithinpodcastEmail: hello@lesliedraffin.comInterested in starting your own microdosing practice, but not sure where to start? BOOK A FREE 1-ON-1 CALL WITH LESLIE NOW My new free guide can help. CLICK HERE to download Activate your Inner Magic: a Beginner's Guide to Intentional Microdosing. Includes: eBook & guided meditation. Want the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats? OR just want to chat in an unfiltered & uncensored way? It's time to join my email list babe. SIGN ME UP!Having period problems? Grab my self-paced course Cycle Codes now, it's perfect for anyone looking for help starting their cyclical living journey. Learn how to have a better period by Spring! You can find out more HERE.LINK TO MY FREE CYCLE TRACKERLINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE(USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!) ZENCASTR (SPONSOR):Interested in star...