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 birth) self embodiment coach & cyclical living expert. They offer radical self-embodiment sessions, hormone health consultations and cyclical alignment coaching. 

In this episode Alyssa shares:
- their journey to coming out as nonbinary
- how to overcome and work through trauma
- all the ways trauma might be popping up for you
- their 7 step beautiful and courageous YOU method

Alyssa's bio:
Alyssa is here to help AFABs (Assigned Female At Birth) navigate their health through cyclical living, mind-body connection and self embodiment.  Alyssa is a non-binary Star-Being, certified health coach, AFAB hormone health expert, creator of the Beautiful & Courageous YOU method, mind-body connection specialist, co-founder of the Weaving Magick Podcast and self embodiment advocate.  Their mission is to share the wisdom of the AFAB body in a way that is inclusive and accessible to all AFABs and not just those who identify as women.

Visit Alyssa's website here. That's also where you'll find their freebie!
Find Alyssa on Instagram @thealyssalilly

My NEW 3-month group coaching container, Wild Feminine Rising, is OPEN TODAY! Join other frustrated menstruators as we dive deep into cyclical living, reconnect with our bodies and cycles and awaken the wild feminine within.

The next group will start in September and I'm ONLY opening it to 10 people TOTAL! I have a HUGE 3-DAY SALE happening RIGHT NOW. You'll have to listen to the episode or go follow me on social media to get the discount code for roughly 50% (ok it's like 47.5% off but you get it!)

You can book a free 30-minute cycle check-in with me or message me on Instagram @lesliedraffin  or @thelightwithinpodcast to find out more.

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