Dianne Shepherd

The Vital Goddess

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The Vital Goddess Podcast is a sensual, soulful space for midlife women who feel the call to come home to their bodies. Through embodiment practices, sacred feminine wisdom, Taoist and Tantric teachings, and intimate reflections, each episode invites you out of the thinking mind and into the living intelligence of your body.  This is a place to soften, remember your pleasure, reclaim your power, and explore what it truly means to live from embodied love, radiance, and desire—on your own terms.

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Author

Dianne Shepherd

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Health

Podcast website

www.shakticore.com

Latest episode

Oct 23, 2026

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Episodes

How to Deepen Intimacy in Long Term Relationships With Sarah Rose Bright & Graeme Waterfield 19.09.2025

I know most folks yearn for deep intimacy and lasting love in relationships. And deep inside we have a hunch that's it's possible. But how do we make that happen? Modern love is a challenge to say the least. The current state of intimacy in most long-term relationships is not what most couples dreamed it would be. It's so easy to feel like you've lost the plot on love. It'...

Move Like a Stripper/Heal Your Pelvic Floor/ The Power of Sensual Movement 12.09.2025

Are you ready to move beyond the Kegel? I was. About 20 years ago I had some serious issues going on with my pelvis and pelvic floor.  One of those issues was sciatica. I'd have these bouts of crippling pain that would land me on my back for days. At the time I was a Pilates teacher and Yoga teacher and the tools I was teaching gave me no relief.  The Kegel wasn't working either. What di...

The Art of Sensual Breathwork/ A Divine Feminine Practice 05.09.2025

Tantra is a journey of expansion.  The universe expanding through you. Your cells want to dance with your every breath. And yet there are many very valid reasons why that dance isn't always happening. Stored trauma, tension, limiting beliefs & emotional content can keep our cells in lockdown, armored up, protective.  Through intelligent use of breathwork we can gently & gracefully exp...

Pleasure is the Ultimate Wellness Hack 29.08.2025

With all of the wellness options available to us today it's easy for a gal to get overwhelmed. And being in a state of overwhelm doesn't support your wellbeing. Here's a secret that most women are missing: Pleasure is the ultimate wellness hack. In this episode I go into why this is true and simple steps you can take today to dial up your pleasure and wellbeing. Let's dive in!...

The Art of Pussification aka Goddess Feng Shui 22.08.2025

What is the Art of Pussification?  Well, I think this quote from the woman who first introduced me to this brilliant practice says it beautifully: “Pussification is an act of making your outer circumstance good for your inner circumstance or good for your pussy. Make it so it feels good to your pussy and your life is gonna shine.” -Regena Thomashauer aka Mama Gena I like to think of Pussification...

Being the Love You Are...What to Expect in Goddess School 15.08.2025

It's that time of the year!  Back to school. Goddess school that is. 🌹 You may know that I run a sacred feminine mystery school called The Vital Goddess Mastermind and that we meet on a semester basis.  It's a space to truly reclaim the sacredness of your body and the power of your pleasure. A space to embody the love that you are. With our Fall 2025 semester just around the corner  I w...

Sensual Healing With Erotic Crystals With Chakrubs Founder Vanessa Cuccia 08.08.2025

Welcome to the peak of the Lion's Gate portal! 🦁 💗 🔥 I've been saving this episode for 8/8 with a lot of anticipation and intention.  Today I'm in conversation with the bold, radiant, creative genius behind one of my favorite sensual wellness brands. Vanessa Cuccia is the founder and creator of the sensual wellness company Chakrubs, The Original Crystal Sex Toy Company, and autho...

The Five Flavors of Female Orgasm & How to Taste Them 25.07.2025

As a Tantra teacher I'm often asked about the different types of female orgasm and how to experience them. It's one of my favorite topics to talk about. There's a lot to discuss. Most women feel frustrated with their orgasmic experiences or lack thereof. In view of the conventional take on all things sexual, that makes complete sense. The model we've been given is severely flaw...

Spiritual Ascension...The Ups and Downs With Psychic Consultant & Healer Jahnna Edelman 18.07.2025

This conversation is a healing balm for anyone navigating the ups and downs of life.  And let's be honest, aren't we all? Today I'm in conversation with psychic consultant and Biodynamic Therapist Jahnna Edelman. Jahnna is gifted healer with a heart of gold and I'm so blessed to have her in my life as a friend, sister on the Goddess path and as a member of my support team. In t...

Awakening Your Feminine Essence & Calling in Your Soul Mate With Tantra Master Dr. Elsbeth Meuth 11.07.2025

I'm so excited to share this episode with you! Dr. Elsbeth Meuth has assisted thousands of women to create lasting intimacy and fulfillment in their lives and relationships.  She is featured on Showtime’s documentary series Sexual Healing and the Emmy Award-winning NBC show Starting Over and is the best-selling author of the book Sexual Enlightenment  which was endorsed by world-renowned Spir...

How Your Curiosity Unleashes Your Pleasure 04.07.2025

As Venus enters the sign of Gemini today it's a beautiful invitation to explore one of my favorite Gemini qualities: curiosity. Curiosity and sensuality go hand in hand. We all know the saying "Curiosity killed the cat." I want to offer a reframe on that: "Curiosity awakens the pussy." To be curious is to be open, present and in flow. It requires self trust and trust in li...

Breaking Free From Narcissistic Abuse With Ben Taylor 27.06.2025

Ben Taylor is a trauma-informed coach, speaker, and creator of Raw Motivations , a global movement dedicated to helping survivors of narcissistic abuse break trauma bonds, rebuild their identity, and step into true healing. After years of living behind the mask of narcissism himself, Ben walked through the painful journey of deconstruction—facing his own toxicity, choosing accountability, and figh...

What is Tantra? The Art of Making Love 20.06.2025

The word Tantra can evoke a lot of different images. It can seem exotic, esoteric, edgy, otherworldly. There are a lot of conflicting messages that make it seem pretty complicated. But my understanding of Tantra is quite simple. Tantra is the awakening and expansion of the love that you are. The art of embodying your love.  It's not something you need to seek or strive for. It's in you....

Orgasm as Medicine with Dr. Diane Mueller 13.06.2025

If you're the kind of gal who likes to have some evidence-based info when it comes to your health and wellness decisions, this one's for you! Today I'm in conversation with hormone and sexual wellness expert Dr. Diane Mueller. Diane holds double doctorate degrees and has over 15 years of clinical experience. She blends cutting-edge medical knowledge with her insights as a sexologist...

Second Spring: A Spiritual & Sexual Midlife Rebirth 06.06.2025

Have you heard of the Taoist concept of Second Spring? Omgdess, I think every woman needs to know about this! Here are the Cliff Notes: From the Taoist perspective midlife and menopause are called Second Spring; a spiritual & sexual rebirth. Yep, I said spiritual and sexual. Second Spring is a time of life when a woman comes home to the sacredness of her body, rejuvenates from the inside out a...

No Time for Pleasure? Here's the Hack! 30.05.2025

No time for pleasure? This one's for you Bella! It's sooo easy to run ourselves ragged. And when we do we forget who we are.  When we connect with our pleasure it lights the way home. No matter what's going on in your life right now, honoring your sensuality and taking time for mindful pleasure will deeply serve you. Pleasure is the portal. It gives us access to our most noble quali...

The Art of Self Compassion & How to Cultivate It 23.05.2025

Compassion is a beautiful human quality. It opens us into deeper experiences of love, intimacy and gratitude. Receiving compassion from others can be just the medicine we need when things get tough. Compassion feels good in the body and like a balm to the soul. To give it and to receive it elevates us into the realm of human spirit. When compassion enters the room it's like a deep exhale. And...

Why We Go Numb and What to Do About It 16.05.2025

We all know that feeling... Uncomfortably numb. We're so good at showing up and functioning in the most stressful and chaotic circumstances.  Most women I know are masters at it. While this strategy of overriding our feelings and our bodies to do what needs to be done helps us adapt and survive, it's not a long term solution. When we go numb, we can't selectively numb. And there&apo...

Awakening the Creatrix/Activating the Great Mother Within 09.05.2025

Happy Mother’s Day weekend! On the one hand, it’s a beautiful celebration of motherhood and on the other… well, it can bring up a lot. It’s layered. It’s complex.  What I’ve found to be incredibly healing and empowering on my own journey as a woman, as a daughter and as a mother is to connect with the true power of mother. The Creatrix The Great Mother within. The womb. The womb is not just about...

How to Bust the Drama Cycle by Claiming Your Pleasure 02.05.2025

Drama. It's everywhere. It's expensive. It's exhausting. It's more addictive than caffeine.  And the crash is worse too. Society runs on drama more than it runs on Dunkin. And it can run us into the ground. While drama is a part of life, it can be less so in yours. We can take the reins. Want my favorite way to pattern disrupt this madness? I've got you! Let's dive in...

How to Seduce Your inner Critic in 4 Simple Steps 25.04.2025

Oy! The voice of the Inner Critic. We can so easily get duped into believing the bs, can't we? Nothing kills our joy and pleasure more quickly than unsolicited feedback from the Saboteur within. We tend to be our own worst enemy. And I'm yet to meet a woman who is immune. What we need here is a strategy. A simple, effective strategy to seduce that Inner Critic and get back to the busines...

How Your Sensuality Ignites Your Intuition 18.04.2025

Your intuition is gold. And it's so unique to you and you alone. Without a reliable connect to your inner wisdom you can easily lose the plot on your precious life. Why you're here. What you came here to express and create. What the next step is for you on this spiraling journey. We live in exciting times And incredibly noisy times. It can be challenging to cut through the din and tune i...

How to Harness the Power of Pleasure to Manifest Your Desires 11.04.2025

Do you want to up your manifestation game? Of course you do! You're not here to be a victim of circumstance. You came here to create. Joyfully create.  Your desires matter. They really do. And you living into them plays an important role in what's happening on the planet right now. A new Earth is dawning. Ancient ways of being human are being reborn in new and beautiful ways. Venus is ca...

Sacred Beauty/ How to Claim Your Radical Radiance 04.04.2025

Beauty is a loaded topic isn't it? Brings up a lot. Which is why we need to explore it. Beauty has been hijacked and distorted.  Almost beyond recognition. And what we see now (pretty much everywhere in society) is the toxic mimic. True beauty is sacred. It’s is a reveal, not a cover up. Your essence dancing in your cells. It has everything to do with embracing your sensuality and pleasure. A...

The Feminine Face of Tantra 28.03.2025

If feeling irritated, wired and tired is your normal, you're not alone. If accessing your sensual pleasure and feminine flow state has been a struggle, again, you're in good company. We live in a world that makes feeling good in your skin a major challenge. Many women feel depleted, exhausted and done by the time they hit midlife. (Men too btw). Things are massively out of balance and it...

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