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    The Light Within

    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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    Episodes (138)

    117. Mindset & Mental Wellness for Entrepreneurs with Rachel Molenda

    117. Mindset & Mental Wellness for Entrepreneurs with Rachel Molenda

    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 Entrepreneurs and the Founder of The Well, a coaching & community platform to support the mental wellness of identifying-women entrepreneurs. 

    With her contagious uplifting spirit and by leveraging the healing nature of like-minded community and activating coaching experiences, Rachel helps women entrepreneurs combat self-doubt and remember who they really are so they can do the work they were born to do. 

    Rachel is a multi-passionate living in Toronto, Canada who also enjoys singing, dancing, cooking, cold exposure and DJing. Learn more about Rachel over on rachelmmolenda.com or at @rachelmmolenda on Instagram.

    LINKS (includes affiliate links):
    The Well
    Self-Identity Script Writing
    MushWomb Alchemy

    Connect with Leslie on Instagram:
    @lesliedraffin
    @thelightwithinpodcast
    Email: hello@lesliedraffin.com

    Interested 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.

    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 TRACKER

    LINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE
    (USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)


    116. The Shadow Side of Psychedelics, MushWOMB Consciousness & Rematriating Entheogens with Mikaela de la Myco

    116. The Shadow Side of Psychedelics, MushWOMB Consciousness & Rematriating Entheogens with Mikaela de la Myco

    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 awaken more pleasure, connect with their womb & build a relationship with sacred mushrooms.
    JOIN THE FREE MASTERCLASS 9/18 HERE
    BOOK A FREE 1-ON-1 CALL HERE.
    JOIN MUSHWOMB ALCHEMY HERE.

    LINKS:
    TAPPED OUT COALITION
    MIKAELA'S WORK
    MAMA PSYCHEDELIA PODCAST
    HYPHAE LEAKS PODCAST

    More about Mikaela:
    Mikaela de la Myco comes from a blended ancestry.  Her peoples come from the hills of southern italy, the caribbean and the deserts and mountains of Mexico.  She is a mother, an entheogen educator, a womb care practitioner and acts as a community ceremony facilitator in occupied Kumeyaay territory also known as San Diego, CA.

    Mikaela serves all people with ancestral healing ways and specializes in serving creatives, families, bleeding people, folks within the birthing continuum and people navigating natural birth control and pregnancy release. She holds seasonal ceremonies where people can journey through the dark amenta to uncover ancestral messages, rewrite trauma wounds and make meaning with mushroom and other earth medicines.

    Her platform, Mama de la Myco centers the rematriation of entheogens and she creates at the intersection of medicine woman, psychedelic mother and sacred hoe.  Mikaela de la Myco has made the commitment to be an instrument of change.  

    Connect with Leslie on Instagram:
    @lesliedraffin
    @thelightwithinpodcast
    Email: hello@lesliedraffin.com

    Interested in starting your own microdosing practice, but unclear where to begin?

    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.

    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 TRACKER

    LINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE
    (USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)


    115. Microdosing Psilocybin to find your Purpose with Leslie Draffin

    115. Microdosing Psilocybin to find your Purpose with Leslie Draffin

    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. FIND OUT MORE HERE.

    LINKS MENTIONED:
    FREE MASTERCLASS ON SEPT. 18TH FOR WOMEN & MENSTRUATORS
    BOOK A FREE 1-ON-1 CALL WITH LESLIE
    JOIN THE WELL - BY RACHEL MOLENDA TO HEAR THIS FULL CHAT & SO MUCH MORE!

    Connect with Leslie on Instagram:
    @lesliedraffin
    @thelightwithinpodcast
    Email: hello@lesliedraffin.com

    Interested in starting your own microdosing practice, but unclear where to begin?

    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.

    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 TRACKER

    LINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE
    (USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)


    114. Nurturing Yourself to Receive Abundance with Petia Kolibova

    114. Nurturing Yourself to Receive Abundance with Petia Kolibova

    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 9/18 @ 6 pm CT.

    More about Petia:
    Petia Kolibova is a women’s transformation coach who helps women who have been pushed down and been playing it small due to toxic relationships or unhealed childhood trauma to create a life that is true to them and their soul purpose. Her mission is to help women who are on the path to healing from past wounds move through their limiting beliefs and internal blocks so they can finally do what they want to do, what feels good to them, serve other women in a powerful way online.

    Connect with Petia:
    Instagram
    YouTube
    FREE GIFT - Money Mindset Makeover

    Connect with Leslie on Instagram:
    @lesliedraffin
    @thelightwithinpodcast
    Email: hello@lesliedraffin.com

    Interested in starting your own microdosing practice, but unclear where to begin?

    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.

    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 TRACKER

    LINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE
    (USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)


    The Light Within
    enSeptember 04, 2023

    113. Enhancing Intimacy, Decoding Jealousy & Creating your Perfect Relationship with Dr. Joli Hamilton

    113. Enhancing Intimacy, Decoding Jealousy & Creating your Perfect Relationship with Dr. Joli Hamilton

    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 relationship or not!)

    LINKS:
    GET WHAT YOU WANT BUNDLE (includes curiosity date & jealousy roadmap)
    FREE VIRTUAL MEETUP with Joli

    About Dr. Joli Hamilton:
    Dr. Joli Hamilton is the relationship coach for couples who color outside the lines. She is a research psychologist, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and AASECT certified sex educator. Joli also co-hosts the Project Relationship podcast with her anchor partner, Ken. Joli’s beenfeatured in The New York Times, Vogue, NPR, and The Atlantic.
    She’s spent the past two decades studying and reimagining what love can be if we open our imaginations to possibility. Joli helps people create non-monogamous partnerships that are custom-built for their authentic selves, no more shrinking, pretending, or hiding required.

    Connect with Leslie on Instagram:
    @lesliedraffin
    @thelightwithinpodcast
    Email: hello@lesliedraffin.com

    Interested in starting your own microdosing practice, but unclear where to begin?

    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.

    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 TRACKER

    LINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE
    (USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)


    112. Death, Motherhood & the Psychedelic Experience with Dr. Katherine MacLean, PHD

    112. Death, Motherhood & the Psychedelic Experience with Dr. Katherine MacLean, PHD

    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 benefitted her life

    Get her book: Midnight Water HERE
    More about Dr. MacLean:
    Katherine MacLean, Ph.D. is a neuroscientist with expertise in studying the effects of mindfulness meditation and psychedelics on cognitive performance, emotional well-being, spirituality, and brain function. As a postdoctoral research fellow and faculty member at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, she conducted clinical trials of psilocybin, the primary chemical found in “magic mushrooms,” and other psychedelic compounds. Her groundbreaking research on psilocybin and personality change suggests that psychedelic medicines can enhance openness to new experiences and promote mental health and emotional well-being throughout the lifespan. Dr. MacLean co-founded and directed the first center for psychedelic education and training in New York, was featured in the New Yorker article entitled “The Trip Treatment" by Michael Pollan, and her TED Talk has been viewed nearly 50K times. Midnight Water is her first book. Find her online at katherinemaclean.org and on Facebook (katherinemacleanphd), Instagram (@katherine.maclean.phd), and Twitter (@thekmacdose).

    Connect with Leslie on Instagram:
    @lesliedraffin
    @thelightwithinpodcast
    Email: hello@lesliedraffin.com

    Interested in starting your own microdosing practice, but unclear where to begin?

    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.

    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 TRACKER

    LINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE
    (USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)


    111. #1 Sign of Growth & Transformation (plus a BONUS MEDITATION) with Leslie Draffin

    111. #1 Sign of Growth & Transformation (plus a BONUS MEDITATION) with Leslie Draffin

    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 to help these feelings really sink in - fast forward to 8:45 to get the meditation!!

    ANNOUNCEMENT: my group program - MushWomb Alchemy launches in September! This is my Cyclical Microdosing program - but with a new name and some JUICY new additions!! This is for you if you want to transform your life by bringing in more pleasure, healing your womb & communing with sacred Earth medicine (mushrooms). The program is now 8 weeks long and will be an intimate container of conscious women & menstruators ready to invest in their path & purpose. THIS IS THE LAST TIME I'M OFFERING THIS PROGRAM THIS YEAR so if you want to uplevel before 2024 - get the details by sending me an email - hello@lesliedraffin.com

    See you next week!

    Connect with Leslie on Instagram:
    @lesliedraffin
    @thelightwithinpodcast
    Email: hello@lesliedraffin.com

    Interested in starting your own microdosing practice, but unclear where to begin?

    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.

    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 TRACKER

    LINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE
    (USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)


    110. Psychedelics & Birthwork with Mackenzie River

    110. Psychedelics & Birthwork with Mackenzie River

    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 earth. 

    She is a practicing Holistic Doula-Birth Keeper, supporting families through the threshold of conception, pregnancy, birth & postpartum. Primarily residing & offering services in Costa Rica & Canada. She also studies traditional midwifery practices with an amazing Elder named Whapio who weaves the worlds of physiologic birth & mysticism within her teachings. 

    Connect with Mackenzie:
    Instagram
    Learn more about Mackenzie's work
    Check out the Mama Psychedelia Podcast

    Connect with Leslie on Instagram:
    @lesliedraffin
    @thelightwithinpodcast
    Email: hello@lesliedraffin.com

    Interested in starting your own microdosing practice, but unclear where to begin?

    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.

    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 TRACKER

    LINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE
    (USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)


    The Light Within
    enJune 12, 2023

    109. How Psilocybin Impacts & Benefits Women with Jennifer Chesak

    109. How Psilocybin Impacts & Benefits Women with Jennifer Chesak

    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 episode we discuss:
    - studies around psilocybin & female brains
    - how psilocybin may impact women differently
    - psilocybin and your menstrual cycle
    - Jennifer's own journey with psilocybin & it's profound impact on her anxiety & grief around pet loss

    How to buy Jennifer's Book:
    To support The Bookshop Nashville (woman-owned): https://thebookshopnashville.com/item/htJG23OV3XBe2nAcVuU0aQ/lists/L6prSl7jBBd0/

    https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Psilocybin-Handbook-for-Women/Jennifer-Chesak/9781646044986

    Connect with Jennifer online:

    http://www.jenniferchesak.com

    https://www.instagram.com/jenchesak/

    https://twitter.com/jenchesak

    https://www.tiktok.com/jenchesak

    https://www.facebook.com/jenchesak

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferchesak/


    Connect with Leslie on Instagram:
    @lesliedraffin
    @thelightwithinpodcast
    Email: hello@lesliedraffin.com

    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 TRACKER

    LINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE
    (USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)


    108. Becoming Worthy with Ellen Gilbert

    108. Becoming Worthy with Ellen Gilbert

    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 lead the life they came here to live.

    She has distilled a decade of experience working with women leaders, community builders, and world-changers into strategies that effect change from the inside-out. She helps visionary women leaders turn down the dial on their inner critic, heal from imposter syndrome, detox from internalized patriarchy and hustle culture, and stop burnout in its tracks. Ellen partners with her clients to envision boldly, embody worthiness, align with their mission, and act with intention.


    Connect with Ellen:
    Nourished Leaders
    Insta

    BOOK YOUR FREE 1-ON-1 CALL WITH ME (before 5/30/23)

    Connect with Leslie on Instagram:
    @lesliedraffin
    @thelightwithinpodcast
    Email: hello@lesliedraffin.com

    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 TRACKER

    LINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE
    (USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)


    107. Breaking Taboos around Sex, Pleasure & Masturbation with Catherine Magee

    107. Breaking Taboos around Sex, Pleasure & Masturbation with Catherine Magee

    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: THELIGHTWITHIN so you can save a bit on their luxury lubricants! ENJOY!

    My 10-week group program, Cyclical Microdosing, starts May 30th. You still have time to book a free call with me THIS WEEK (if you're seeing this before May 29, 2023). The link is below. If you're listening to this episode after May 29, 2023 - message me on Instagram & find out more about working together.
    BOOK YOUR FREE 1-ON-1 DISCOVERY CALL 

    NEW OFFER:
    Cyclical Microdosing: 10 weeks to reconnect with your cycle, womb & divine feminine within launches in May 2023. FIND OUT MORE HERE.

    Connect with Leslie on Instagram:
    @lesliedraffin
    @thelightwithinpodcast
    Email: hello@lesliedraffin.com

    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 TRACKER

    LINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE
    (USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)


    The Light Within
    enMay 22, 2023

    106. Human Design for your Best Life with Allison Cullen

    106. Human Design for your Best Life with Allison Cullen

    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 health & wellness world. She also a background in counseling and certification in Human Design. She started her business & podcast in early 2020 when the world was in a state of disarray and she knew that fellow mommas & entrepreneurs needed to be able to make sense out of our current reality. In addition to Human Design readings Allison also offers courses on manifestation, time-bending, network marketing, and the feminine art of getting rich. Connect with her on Instagram @youdowoo and send her a DM to say hi!

    Connect with Allison on IG: https://www.instagram.com/youdowoo/

    Book a HD Reading: https://youdowoo.mykajabi.com/60-minute-human-design-reading

    NEW OFFER:
    Cyclical Microdosing: 10 weeks to reconnect with your cycle, womb & divine feminine within launches in May 2023. FIND OUT MORE HERE.

    Connect with Leslie on Instagram:
    @lesliedraffin
    @thelightwithinpodcast
    Email: hello@lesliedraffin.com

    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 TRACKER

    LINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE
    (USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)


    105. Psilocybin, Self-Love & Healing Ancestral Wounds with Kat Daou

    105. Psilocybin, Self-Love & Healing Ancestral Wounds with Kat Daou

    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 with your cycle, womb & divine feminine within launches in May 2023. FIND OUT MORE HERE.

    Connect with Leslie on Instagram:
    @lesliedraffin
    @thelightwithinpodcast
    Email: hello@lesliedraffin.com

    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 TRACKER

    LINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE
    (USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)


    104. Integrative Healing through Cannabis with Ashley Whelan

    104. Integrative Healing through Cannabis with Ashley Whelan

    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 wisdom, release physical tension & help you build a better relationship with yourself.

    More about Ashley:
    Ashley Whelan is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Somatic Cannabis Facilitator and Transformational Guide based in San Diego, California.

    Having spent a decade in the field of counseling practicing trauma healing, somatic therapy and energy techniques, she established herself as an expert in facilitating the release of trauma and stress from the body to ascend higher levels of consciousness.

    After years of studying somatic psychology and non-ordinary states of consciousness, Ashley discovered the potent effects of cannabis as a catalyst for integrative healing experiences. She developed the Cannabis Infused Somatic Practice™, a revolutionary approach that is the culmination of her work integrating plant medicine work with movement, breath, and sound. This transformative approach shifts the paradigm with cannabis use into an intentional healing experience that enables people to reconnect with their inner wisdom, release physical tension, and feel more trusting. 

    Ashley has become well known for her ability to integrate western psychology with mysticism. She is guided by a mission to help people cultivate deeper relationships with themselves so they can actualize their wildest dreams.

    Connect with Ashley:
    Instagram
    Email: info@ashleykwhelan.com

    NEW OFFER:
    Cyclical Microdosing: 10 weeks to reconnect with your cycle, womb & divine feminine within launches in May 2023. FIND OUT MORE HERE.

    Connect with Leslie on Instagram:
    @lesliedraffin
    @thelightwithinpodcast
    Email: hello@lesliedraffin.com

    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 TRACKER

    LINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE
    (USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)


    103. Finding Inner Freedom through Psychedelics with Ana Maria Badila from Microdosing Guru

    103. Finding Inner Freedom through Psychedelics with Ana Maria Badila from Microdosing Guru

    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-born psychedelic educator and personal growth enthusiast. I have a bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Special education and I always loved learning about the human potential and depths of our psyche. 
    In 2017, psychedelics introduced me to a transformative journey, shifting my understanding of the human psyche from intellectual to embodied wisdom. Now, my mission is to empower you to find inner freedom, aligning your mind, body, and heart for a full expression of yourself. I am hoping to do this through Microdosing Guru, an educational platform for all things psychedelics, and Odin, the first journal for microdosing with systemic tracking, and Microdosing Stories Podcast I just launched. My motto: “Let life flow through you!”

    NEW OFFER:
    Cyclical Microdosing: 10 weeks to reconnect with your cycle, womb & divine feminine within launches in May 2023. FIND OUT MORE HERE.

    Connect with Leslie on Instagram:
    @lesliedraffin
    @thelightwithinpodcast
    Email: hello@lesliedraffin.com

    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 TRACKER

    LINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE
    (USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)


    102. Cyclical Microdosing: Why magic mushrooms could help you have a better period with Leslie Draffin

    102. Cyclical Microdosing: Why magic mushrooms could help you have a better period with Leslie Draffin

    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 with your cycle, womb & divine feminine.

    Sign up for your FREE 1-on-1 consult call with Leslie here.

    NEW OFFER:
    Cyclical Microdosing: 10 weeks to reconnect with your cycle, womb & divine feminine within launches in May 2023. FIND OUT MORE HERE.

    Connect with Leslie on Instagram:
    @lesliedraffin
    @thelightwithinpodcast
    Email: hello@lesliedraffin.com

    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 TRACKER

    LINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE
    (USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)


    101. Setting Intentions while Microdosing with Leslie Draffin

    101. Setting Intentions while Microdosing with Leslie Draffin

    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 Mushrooms can help you have a happier period & a happier life. It's happening April 11, 2023 at 6 pm CT.
     



    NEW OFFER:
    Cyclical Microdosing: 10 weeks to reconnect with your cycle, womb & divine feminine within launches in May 2023. FIND OUT MORE HERE.

    Connect with Leslie on Instagram:
    @lesliedraffin
    @thelightwithinpodcast
    Email: hello@lesliedraffin.com

    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 TRACKER

    LINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE
    (USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)


    100. Womb Reconnection & Cyclical Living without a Menstrual Cycle with Leslie Draffin

    100. Womb Reconnection & Cyclical Living without a Menstrual Cycle with Leslie Draffin

    Welcome to our 100th episode!!! Today, microdosing practitioner and menstrual cycle coach Leslie Draffin talks about a listener-requested topic - how to connect with your womb and cycle if you don't have a womb or cycle anymore.

    Syncing with the moon cheatsheet:
    Inner Winter - 5 days around new moon (2 days before & 2 days after)
    Inner Spring - the next 7 days
    Inner Summer - the next 5 days (usually 2 days before and 2 days after full moon)
    Inner Fall - 12 days from the end of inner summer through to the new moon

    Sign up for my FREE MASTERCLASS - Mushrooms & your Menstrual Cycle happening April 11, 2023. You'll learn all about microdosing, how mushrooms are helping alleviating cycle-related pain and I'll share my cyclical microdosing protocol.

    Try the massage oil mentioned in this episode from Yoni Pleasure Palace and use the code LESLIE for 10% off.

    NEW OFFER:
    Cyclical Microdosing: 10 weeks to reconnect with your cycle, womb & divine feminine within launches in May 2023. FIND OUT MORE HERE.

    Connect with Leslie on Instagram:
    @lesliedraffin
    @thelightwithinpodcast
    Email: hello@lesliedraffin.com

    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 TRACKER

    LINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE
    (USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)


    99. Intuitive Eating & Cyclical Living with Sam Nagel

    99. Intuitive Eating & Cyclical Living with Sam Nagel

    In this episode, health coach Sam Nagel shares about her journey with cyclical living, how intuitive eating has helped her reconnect with her intuition and how it could help you reconnect with yourself too.

    MORE ABOUT SAM:

    As a certified health coach, meditation teacher, and host of The Empowered Spirituality Podcast, Samantha is helping us trust ourselves more deeply and have a nourishing relationship with ourselves. Her job as a coach and podcast host is not to show you the map home, but to hold space through compassion, somatic exercises, prompts, meditation, and reflection to help you find your own map.

    You can join her low-cost moon circle, low-cost creative community, listen to her podcast, or book a guided breathwork session and set up 1:1 health coaching here: https://linktr.ee/empoweredspirituality

    Sign up for Leslie's next FREE MASTERCLASS - Microdosing & your Menstrual Cycle: how mushrooms can help heal period problems, unlock your happiness & awaken your feminine energy.

    It's coming up on April 11, 2023. Get all the details HERE.

    NEW OFFER:
    Cyclical Microdosing: 10 weeks to reconnect with your cycle, womb & divine feminine within launches in May 2023. FIND OUT MORE HERE.

    Connect with Leslie on Instagram:
    @lesliedraffin
    @thelightwithinpodcast
    Email: hello@lesliedraffin.com

    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 TRACKER

    LINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE
    (USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)


    98. Postpartum Depression, Maternal Mental Health & Healing the Mother Wound with Dr. Cristie Ritz-King

    98. Postpartum Depression, Maternal Mental Health & Healing the Mother Wound with Dr. Cristie Ritz-King

    In this episode with Trauma Therapist & Parenting Coach Dr. Cristie Ritz-King we talk all about maternal mental health, surviving postpartum depression and facing the mother wound.

    MORE ABOUT CRISTIE:
    Cristie Ritz-King, is a Doctor of Psychology with a specialty in trauma and postpartum maternal mental health. She is passionate about helping new moms manage the huge transition to parenting and seasoned parents learning to navigate the transitions that kids of all ages go through. She is available for 1-1 counseling, and group support at WonderIncWellness.com (in Red Bank) and she’s created online support for parents of all stages at ReinventionMom.com. 

    Before becoming a counselor, Cristie worked as a doula, a health coach and a teacher in public and private schools for 12 years. Maybe most important though is she is mom to three nearly grown humans  with three very different types of needs. So in addition to training, she is in the trenches, juggling motherhood,  relationships, career and self-care.  She gets it. Cristie’s kids may be closer to college than diapers, but she remembers the tricky years and is eager to help all parents get exactly what they need to feel supported and empowered on this journey. Reach Cristie at 732.757.9211 or critzking@wonderincwellness.com


    RESOURCES:
    Postpartum Support International

    Connect with Cristie:
    WEBSITE
    INSTAGRAM

    NEW OFFER:
    Cyclical Microdosing: 10 weeks to reconnect with your cycle, womb & divine feminine within launches in May 2023. FIND OUT MORE HERE.

    Connect with Leslie on Instagram:
    @lesliedraffin
    @thelightwithinpodcast
    Email: hello@lesliedraffin.com

    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 TRACKER

    LINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE
    (USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)