In today's episode, Menstrual Cycle Coach & Crystal connoisseur Leslie Draffin explains how to use crystals to help honor your menstrual cycle.

Crystals force us to slow down and connect us with the Earth & the Moon. Leslie believes they also hold high vibrational energy and have the power to heal.

Her top 5 crystals for menstrual cycle health are:
1) carnelian
2) moonstone
3) amethyst
4) rose quartz
5) chrysocolla

If you're interested in learning more about crystal yoni eggs or crystal sex toys, check out Yoni Pleasure Palace.  You can also use the code LESLIE for 10% off ANY ORDER!! Leslie is an affiliate with the company because she feels SO passionately about their mission and their products. Her favorites are the red carnelian yoni egg, rose quartz yoni egg and their squirt blankets (which are PERFECT for free bleeding and sexy time!!)

If this at all resonates with you, I'd love to chat! You can book a free 30 minute cycle check-in with me or message me on Instagram @lesliedraffin  or @thelightwithinpodcast to find out about my new group coaching course launching in May.

LINK TO MY FREE CYCLE TRACKER

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Stress is EVERYWHERE! We can't really avoid it in today's environment with our jobs, relationships, life ... and everything else. But the problem here is stress REALLY messes up our cycles.

In today's mini-episode with Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin, she explains why stress wreaks havoc on our periods and how to combat stress for FREE!

If this at all resonates with you, I'd love to chat! You can book a free 30 minute cycle check-in with me or message me on Instagram @lesliedraffin  or @thelightwithinpodcast to find out about my new group coaching course launching in May.

LINK TO MY FREE CYCLE TRACKER

LINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE
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Remember our planner giveaway with Creekside Press is going on until May 1st, 2022. Find out how to enter by checking out episode 57 with Jaclyn Van Beek.

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Your diet and exercise routine is (PROBABLY) screwing up your menstrual cycle. There, I said it.

In this episode, Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin explains why the things you've heard when it comes to diet and exercise are NOT meant for menstruators. And what you can do instead, if you're looking to get in alignment with your cycle while still working toward your health and fitness goals.

LINK TO MY FREE CYCLE TRACKER

LINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE
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If this at all resonates with you, I'd love to chat! You can book a free 30 minute cycle check-in with me or message me on Instagram @lesliedraffin  or @thelightwithinpodcast to find out about my new group coaching course launching in May. 

Remember our planner giveaway with Creekside Press is still going on. Find out how to enter by checking out episode 57 with Jaclyn Van Beek.

Email us if you have questions or you know someone who'd make a great guest on this show: [email protected]

The best way to support this podcast is by leaving a review & rating, downloading episodes & sharing them with someone you love!  

Please note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.

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In today's mini-episode, Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin breaks down the details when it comes to tracking your cycle.

She explains why it's important, how to get started and a few tricks to help you remember to track your cycle.

Why would you want to track your cycle?

1. To clear up confusion about when you ovulate and when you bleed
2. To live in tune with the ever-changing hormones associated with the menstrual cycle
3. To plan out life’s big events (like asking for a raise & going on a first date) in conjunction with your optimal cycle days
4. To boost productivity, happiness, inner peace & beat burnout
5. To help boost body image & sex drive
6. To honor the divine cyclical nature within you!

 
LINK TO MY FREE CYCLE TRACKER

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

If this at all resonates with you, I'd love to chat! You can book a free 30 minute cycle check-in with me or message me on Instagram @lesliedraffin  or @thelightwithinpodcast to find out about my new group coaching course launching in May. 

Remember our planner giveaway with Creekside Press is still going on. Find out how to enter by checking out episode 57 with Jaclyn Van Beek.

Email us if you have questions or you know someone who'd make a great guest on this show: [email protected]

The best way to support this podcast is by leaving a review & rating, downloading episodes & sharing them with someone you love!  

Please note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.

Want to be a guest on The Light Within? Send Leslie Draffin a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelightwithin

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

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In today's episode, Menstrual Cycle Coach Leslie Draffin shares her 5 tips for a better menstrual cycle.

LINK TO MY FREE CYCLE TRACKER

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

If this at all resonates with you, I'd love to chat! You can book a free 30 minute cycle check-in with me or message me on Instagram @lesliedraffin  or @thelightwithinpodcast to find out about my new group coaching course launching in May. 

Remember our planner giveaway with Creekside Press is still going on. Find out how to enter by checking out episode 57 with Jaclyn Van Beek.

Email us if you have questions or you know someone who'd make a great guest on this show: [email protected]

The best way to support this podcast is by leaving a review & rating, downloading episodes & sharing them with someone you love!  

Please note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.

Want to be a guest on The Light Within? Send Leslie Draffin a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelightwithin

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

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👉 Enjoy 50% off your FIRST MONTH inside The Inner Circle ($77/month after that)

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Hello beautiful beings! Today I'm explaining my #1 tool to help you clearly communicate your needs, wants and desires around your menstrual cycle.

Our menstrual cycles mean our moods, hormones and emotions ebb and flow and when we learn to live in sync with those changes we can truly THRIVE. But sometimes it's hard to communicate our feelings to those in our lives (especially if they don't menstruate) so this tool is here to HELP!

It involves arts & crafts so get ready to get creative.

You'll need:
- dry erase board/chalk board/plain paper
- pencil/pen/marker
- magnets/stickers

Step 1: Draw a circle & separate it into four equal parts. Label those parts M (menstruation) F (follicular) O (ovulation) L (luteal)
Step 2: Each day make a mark, place a sticker or put the magnet in whatever phase you're in. Example: started your period? Put the magnet in the M quadrant.
Step 3: Create a needs/wants/desires list. This can look like moods, what you need as far as support, or even your desires in the bedroom.
My list is:
Mood (happy, anxious, energetic, sad, mad, teary, lazy)
Needs (cuddles, kisses, talking, adventure, you to leave the house)
Sex (quickie, sensual, fun, rough, no penetration & no sex please)

The key here is to fine-tune this tool for YOUR life. You can add whatever works for YOU. But you have to be HONEST!!!!

Join me for a FREE cycle masterclass Sunday April 17 at 2 pm CT. Get the link HERE.

If this at all resonates with you, I'd love to chat! You can book a free 30 minute cycle check-in with me or message me on Instagram @lesliedraffin  or @thelightwithinpodcast to find out about my new group coaching course launching in May. 

Email us if you have questions or you know someone who'd make a great guest on this show: [email protected]

The best way to support this podcast is by leaving a review & rating, downloading episodes & sharing them with someone you love!  

Please note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.

Want to be a guest on The Light Within? Send Leslie Draffin a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelightwithin

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

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👉 Enjoy 50% off your FIRST MONTH inside The Inner Circle ($77/month after that)

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Surprise!! It's the second mini- solo episode in this menstrual cycle awareness series.

Today we're talking about hustle culture and why it's the LAST thing you want to do if you have a menstrual cycle or live in a feminine body. We talk about giving yourself permission to rest & how to reframe boss babe energy.

In this episode we talk about:
- getting started tracking your cycle
- why boss babe energy is the wrong energy to have when you menstruate
- how to say no to hustle culture

LINK TO MY FREE CYCLE TRACKER

Join my FREE masterclass, Sunday April 17th. We're talking all about ways to hack your hormones to boost productivity, happiness & inner peace. You can find the link HERE.

If this at all resonates with you, I'd love to chat! You can book a free 30 minute cycle check-in with me or message me on Instagram @lesliedraffin  or @thelightwithinpodcast to find out about my new group coaching course launching in May. 

Email us if you have questions or you know someone who'd make a great guest on this show: [email protected]

The best way to support this podcast is by leaving a review & rating, downloading episodes & sharing them with someone you love!  

Please note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.

Want to be a guest on The Light Within? Send Leslie Draffin a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelightwithin

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

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What if I told you your menstrual cycle is your greatest untapped resource? 

What if I told you it's a power source you can use to boost productivity, abundance, happiness and inner peace?

Would you believe me? Probably not. And honestly, I don't blame you.

That's because, for generations, we've been told our menstrual cycles are gross, dirty, and shameful. Instead of celebrating this divine part of ourselves, we're told to ignore it, feel ashamed of it, or hide it. 

When I started connecting with my cycle and syncing my food, movement and self-care I became more focused, better at problem-solving, less stressed and more empowered. I felt happier and more like my true authentic self. I learned to give myself grace on the days i felt down, knowing that I'd soon feel much better and get everything on my to-do list done.

When you harness the power of your period, you stand fully in your power. You stop living from a place of smallness and start living in the light. Your menstrual cycle is truly the light within. And no I didn't know that's where this podcast was leading when I channeled the name of it in a meditation session over a year ago. But isn't it funny, how things work out sometimes?

Please note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.

Want to be a guest on The Light Within? Send Leslie Draffin a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelightwithin

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

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👉 Enjoy 50% off your FIRST MONTH inside The Inner Circle ($77/month after that)

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GIVEAWAY ALERT!
In this week's episode, business owner and mom of 4 Jaclyn van Beek shares how her battle with chronic illness inspired her to create her own business, Creekside Press. It's our first sponsored podcast and we couldn't be prouder to partner up with this woman-owned company!

Jaclyn says her own health scare made her take charge of her wellness journey by constantly tracking her symptoms. But when she couldn't find a planner to keep all her data safe in one spot, she decided to boss up and DO IT HERSELF. That's how her beautiful, lux 16-week planner was born.

In this episode we discuss:
-Jaclyn's journey to wellness
-self-doubt when you're experiencing chronic illness
-moving, starting a business, and getting a diagnosis in the midst of a pandemic
- marriage, motherhood and business ownership

GIVEAWAY DETAILS! We also have an amazing giveaway this week thanks to Jaclyn! One lucky listener will win one of these beautiful planners. Here's HOW TO ENTER:
- must live in the continental United States
- must be 18 or over
- review this podcast on Apple Podcasts
- screenshot your review
- DM the screenshot to @thelightwithinpodcast on Instagram
- one winner will be chosen at random
- contest is open April 4, 2022 - May 1, 2022
- winner announced May 4, 2022
- planner will be shipped directly to winner by Creekside Press

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Email us if you have questions or you know someone who'd make a great guest on this show: [email protected]

The best way to support this podcast is by leaving a review & rating, downloading episodes & sharing them with someone you love! 

Please note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.

Want to be a guest on The Light Within? Send Leslie Draffin a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelightwithin

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

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👉 Enjoy 50% off your FIRST MONTH inside The Inner Circle ($77/month after that)

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In this week's episode, Dharma coach & Breathwork Facilitator Abmari Saez shares how her own spiritual awakening helped her uplevel her life and live her purpose which is helping others.

Abmari shares:
- her own journey to spiritual awakening
- finding purpose through pain
- why healing isn't about the destination it's about the journey

Abmari says, "I started my self transmutation journey by packing my bags and moving across the country in pursuit of a purpose-filled life. I am now in full swing of entrepreneurship as a Dharma Coach and Breathwork Facilitator. I specifically guide women, and BIPOC, to become the creators of their dream life and take action on those dreams today. I work with ancient practices and practical tools to help recalibrate the inner compass that exists within us to dig into what lights people up and align them towards embodying that existence now."

Connect with Abmari on Instagram @abmari

Connect with Leslie on Instagram @lesliedraffin
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Email us if you have questions or you know someone who'd make a great guest on this show: [email protected]

The best way to support this podcast is by leaving a review & rating, downloading episodes & sharing them with someone you love! 

Please note: The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Light Within are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.

Want to be a guest on The Light Within? Send Leslie Draffin a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thelightwithin

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

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2.🌙 Ready to stop spiraling & start feeling steady (even on the hard days?)
The Inner Circle is your monthly sanctuary for nervous system healing, microdosing support & sacred feminine rituals. It’s not just a membership, it’s a lifestyle shift for women who are done with surviving & ready to live rooted, regulated, and radiant.
👉 Enjoy 50% off your FIRST MONTH inside The Inner Circle ($77/month after that)

3. ✨ Follow me for real-talk & rituals on healing burnout, expanding your pleasure, and living fully expressed—every damn day.
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