The Light Within

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.

Episodes

July 17, 2025 • 53 mins

In this episode, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Tracy DeTomasi shares all about Callisto - a web app helping survivors of sexual assault and gender based violence find support, community & care. 

Trigger Warning - this conversation discusses rape, sexual assault and gender-based violence. Please listen with care.

Links:

Website

Share Callisto

Instagram

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In this episode, Screen Time Strategist Ruby Ryba shares actionable steps you can use TODAY to cut down on your phone addiction. With humor & science-backed strategies we know you'll leave this conversation as inspired as we were.

LINKS:

HOW TO STOP SCROLLING (get the first look at Ruby's book)

There's still time to sign up for Leslie's free masterclass - The Feminine Rewire. Inside you'll learn the 3 sacred shifts you can use to ...

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In this episode, Amita Sharma shares all about NourishDoc the company she helped found to connect women all over the world with holistic therapies for perimenopause and beyond.

Links:

NourishDoc

LinkedIn

Instagram 

Sign up for Leslie's free masterclass - the Feminine Rewire - HERE. It's live July 15th at 6 pm CT (replays available).

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In this episode, Leslie Draffin shares why popular healing tools sometimes don't work for women - and shares 3 powerful practices you can begin using today to help show your female nervous system it's safe enough.

Sign up for Leslie's FREE masterclass - The Feminine Rewire. It's happening July 15th at 6 pm CT. Listening to this later? No worries! Click the link to get the instant replay.

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In this episode, husband and wife Britton and Carolee discuss their journey from leaving Mormonism, healing after infidelity & awakening to the magic within. They share what they call 'the magical story of us' and explain how ritual shadow work has helped them manifest the life of their dreams.

Britton & Carolee's Links:

Website

Offerings (coaching & programs)

Instagram

New Book (out this fall)

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In this episode, Bonnie D'Arcangelo shares her wisdom as a clinical herbalist and holistic health consultant. We talk about the healing power of plants, how to connect with plant consciousness and herbal medicines for your most vibrant life.

Bonnie's Links:

Website

Herbal Store

Instagram

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In this episode, Rhonda Britten shares what it means to live fearlessly, gives us actionable steps to start moving beyond the things holding us back and shares intimate parts of her own journey to finding freedom from fear.

Trigger Warning: this episode includes discussion of domestic violence, parental death and suicidal ideation. 

Rhonda's Links:

Website

Program

Books (Leslie is currently moving through the book Fearless Living a...

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In this episode, Dana L. Cox shares about finding harmony during midlife, how to have better boundaries (& more self-respect) and why being told we could 'have it all' leads women to burnout. 

Dana's Links:
Website
Books
Personalized Support

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In this episode, show host & womb mystic Leslie Draffin shares her powerful story of overcoming shame, reconnecting to her womb and connecting to unconditional love through the Divine Feminine. 

She discusses:

- womb wounds (what they are, how they manifest & how to notice them in your life)

- reconnecting to the Divine Feminine through sacred pleasure & microdosing practices

- why the pain you carry might not be your ...

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In this episode, Akashic Records Reader and Energy Coach Kanika Vasudeva dives into soul contracts, what are akashic records show us about our soul and the 'big lessons' we're living in this lifetime. This was a profound conversation that gets deeply personal - and we want to include a trigger warning as their is discussion of child loss.

Kanika's Links:
Website
3-part free series for Parents

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In this episode, Susan Hensley shares the transformative power of art journaling and discusses why this 'portal for play' can help you move through resistance, channel more joy and create a full and happy life.

Connect with Susan:
Website
Susan's Book - Art for your Sanity
Online Courses

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In this episode, Dr. Christine Boev shares some of the top things she recommends for women over 35 who want to live their healthiest lives yet.

We discuss:
- 3 main things every woman needs to be doing
- top supplements for perimenopause
- why self-care is essential for midlife

Connect with Christine:
Instagram
Master Menopause Program

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In this episode, we discuss the brain science & spiritual side of grief with Leigh-Ann Larson.

Connect with Leigh-Ann:
Website
Grief Community
Her Retreat

Ready to reclaim your body, your power, and your peace? Start here:

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This free email series is your sacred scroll of somatic tools, nervous system rituals, and womb wisdom for mystical midlife women.
👉 Start your Midlife M...

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Summer is the 'peak' time for many people's energy and mood. But if you're already burned out, this usually 'magnetic' season can make things worse. 

In this solo episode, Women's Somatic Psych.edelic guide & Womb Mystic Leslie Draffin shares simple rituals to help you slow down, honor your nervous system and move through summer with more ease. 

JOIN the INNER CIRCLE free for 2 weeks (then $111/month afterwards) with TH...

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In this episode, Pleasure & Orgasm coach Jenn Wodtke takes us on a journey to reconnect with our own pleasure through touchless orgasms, healing sexual shame and discovering the DIVINE feminine within.

We chat:
- solo s.x in partnered relationships
- why losing the 'goal' of orgasm is the key to a more fulfilling sex life
- how the disconnection with the Goddess keeps women from living their most vibrant & empowered...

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In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy shares how to build a better relationship by prioritizing the pleasure you crave. And for those who might not KNOW what they want - she gives some AMAZING (and spicy) ways to begin exploring.  

Bio: 
Dr. Jenn Kennedy is a clinical sexologist and licensed marriage and family therapist based in Santa Barbara. In her private practice, Dr. Jenn sees couples and individuals in the areas of r...

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In this episode, Somatic Sex Coach and Archetypal Astrologer Alexandra Espino (aka the Serpentine Witch) shares why reclaiming the dark feminine is key for women (and femmes) who want to reclaim their sensuality.

In this chat we discuss:

- shibari

- trauma healing through somatic sex coaching

- how to connect to the dark feminine

- some key dark feminine deities and ascended masters

Links:

ink for both 1:1 coaching/mentorship and astrolog...

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In this episode, relationship coach Lauren Hayes shares lessons from ethical non-monogamy - including tools and tips monogamous couples can use to build a better relationship. This conversation is part of our May Series on Sex, Love, Relationships & Women's Health. 

Lauren's Links:
ExploreWithLauren.com (free quiz and guide)

Website: https://www.swinginglifestylecoach.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinginglifes...

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In this conversation, heart-centered, functional medicine Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer spills the TEA on how your libido (or the lack thereof) is a sign of your vitality - AND what you can start doing TODAY to get it back.

We also discuss:
- what your sex hormones are trying to tell you
- how to tap into sleep as your sexy superpower
- how to improve your vitality today

Connect with Dr. Jessie:
Website
Special offer for listene...

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In this episode, filmmaker & post-partum doula Foster Wilson shares how the portal of birth helps women 'create themselves' and how her own divorce catapulted her into a stronger, more present space of motherhood.

Trigger warning: in this episode we discuss miscarriage so please be advised that some of this conversation may be triggering to those who have also experienced this.

Connect with Foster:
Her Book - Afternoon Abundan...

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