In this week's episode, Buddhist teacher, spiritual mentor, and artist Moun D'Simone talks about the power of forgiveness and why we all need connection now more than ever. Moun says "our stories shape us but they don't define us. Our traumas shape us, but they don't define us." And in this chat, she discusses why we should all "upcycle our past" rather than try to forget it or hide it. Moun D’Simone is a spiritual teacher, mentor, and meditation guide. She is everyone's Spiritual Godmother, known for her big sister's warmth and real-talk style. Deeply rooted in Tibetan Buddhism, contemplative psychotherapy, breathwork, and Hatha Yoga, Moun’s tangible and no-BS methods remind us our stories matter, and we are all innately compassionate badass people. She has studied and spent extended time in retreats in India, Nepal, and Indonesia, with highly esteemed masters of our time, like His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, Venerable Robina Courtin, and the oracle Khadro-la. Her Practice Club womxn group programs are renowned, transformational, and empowering. Moun has taught at Kripalu Center, Maha Rose, Havas Media, and worked with MindBodyGreen and Well+Good. Moun's 5-week Modern Dakini course is a roadmap to a life of beauty, connection, and creative expression. The next session begins in September and you can join the course or learn more here. Find Moun on Instagram @MounDSimone and moundsimone.com.Connect on Instagram @LeslieDraffin and @thelightwithinpodcastIf there's someone you'd love to hear on the podcast, or if you'd like to be a guest, reach out via email: [email protected]!AND please remember to support the podcast by downloading, sharing, rating and reviewing! See you next time, beautiful beings!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. )