Dianne Shepherd
The Vital Goddess
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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Dianne Shepherd
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Nov 3, 2026
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Episodes
Find Your Calm With TRE® (Trauma Release Exercises) 13.09.2024 23:28
What are the biggest blocks to our pleasure? Stress and trauma. What if you could shake some of that off? Today I want to share a somatic practice with you that can help you release some of that held tension and give you access to more vitality, joy and pleasure. I'm talking about TRE®(Trauma Release Exercises). TRE® is a series of exercises (created by trauma expert Dr. David Bercelli) that...
Get Off That Hamster Wheel & Into The Goddess Zone 06.09.2024 18:04
I know you know what I mean. That hamster wheel of doom just keeps on spinning and keeps us running. What if you could stop that thing? Reconnect with yourself Reset Recharge Rejuvenate Come into that state where you feel calm and in your femme flow You can. And I have a simple formula for you to do just that. What women need, desperately need, is a solid pattern disrupt. The world around you may...
Real Talk: How I Got Started on the Jade/Yoni Egg 30.08.2024 33:33
I have a vulnerable share. Are you ready? My very first Jade Egg sat in the drawer for months. Not days. Not weeks. We’re talkin’ m onths . Like so many women, when I first heard about the Taoist Jade Egg practice, I was intrigued. I’m a pretty holistic gal, so the promise of healing my pelvic floor issues (which were pretty bad) naturally , really appealed to me. I’m also kinda witchy, to be hon...
Meet Your Venus Avatar & Embody Your Goddess Higher Self 23.08.2024 23:08
Finding it hard to be in your femme flow? That place of calm and ease where you feel so good in your skin? Is it a challenge to prioritize your joy and pleasure (even though you really, really want to)? Can't seem to fit in the things you love and practices that you know will help you to thrive? Feeling overwhelmed with just too much "stuff to do" on your plate? So much so that you...
Romancing the Sacred Masculine Within 16.08.2024 31:55
Hey amazing woman! I know you’re rocking it in so many areas of your life but, (yes, I'm daring to ask), how’s your love life? Are you yearning for more? I think most women are. When it comes to intimacy do you find yourself confused or frustrated? Maybe you often find yourself hovering at chronic low (or high) grade disappointment and resentment? Maybe you’re done with the whole confusing...
The Anatomy of Desire/ Healing Desire Shame & Freeing Our Life Force 09.08.2024 27:07
Desire. The very word has some charge to it doesn’t it? Desire has gotten a bad wrap in many spiritual circles and in society in general but in the realm of all things Venus, our desire is gold. But most of us weren’t taught that. Quite the opposite. What I’ve come to understand and live more fully into is that desire is sacred life force calling us forward to our next adventure and our next grow...
Your Personal Venus/ Getting Intimate With the Goddess of Love 26.07.2024 37:18
When it comes to astrology, most people know their Sun sign. Many know their Moon and Rising signs too. But so few are acquainted with their personal Venus. To be honest not many astrologers give Her much attention. Or the wrong, “bad news”, disempowering kind of attention. Like “with your Venus in this sign, or with this aspect on your Venus, your love life is doomed.” kind of thing. That’s dange...
The Feminine Face of Orgasm 19.07.2024 19:19
Orgasm is a loaded topic isn’t it? There’s a lot here to unpack. In today’s episode I share my thoughts and experiences on something I call the Feminine Face of Orgasm. The model we’ve been handed is limiting leaving many women frustrated and unfulfilled. If your experience of orgasm leaves you wanting more and wondering…”is that all there is?” You’re certainly not alone. And there is more. So...
Why Venus? Why Now? 12.07.2024 28:34
Venus, Goddess of Love. Why should we care? When we think of the things Venus/Aphrodite represents; beauty, sensuality, pleasure, sex, passion, love and intimacy it’s clear to see that these are themes most humans struggle with. But it doesn’t have to be that way. This face of the Goddess has been dissed, dismissed, trivialized, commercialized and commoditized more than any other. I find that ve...
Freeing Your Wild Feminine Heart With Taoist Breast Massage 05.07.2024 19:04
Taoist Breast Massage is one of the simplest and most effective ways to create safety in your body, dial up your self-love and radiance, process your emotions, balance your hormones, and nourish your libido naturally. That's a whole lotta bang for your buck! Breast Massage is one of the foundational practices in Taoist Sexual Yoga and an important gateway into becoming multi-orgasmic. A mus...
Sacred Pleasure...The Sensual Erotic Initiation We Never Got 28.06.2024 35:47
There was a time in human history where beauty, pleasure, sexuality and all things Venus were held sacred. And life was good. When the Goddess of Love reigned supreme, systems of true partnership flourished and the power and virility of the Sacred Masculine was equally honored and celebrated. These civilizations were rich in sensuality, sport, ceremony, art and trade. Essential oils were used as...
Healing the Sisterhood Wound 21.06.2024 22:46
Happy Solstice! The Solstice portals are always a powerful time for me. A time for reflection and celebration. A time to release and re-align. This Solstice was super special for me as I had the privilege of guiding a group of amazing women in my community through a sensual breathwork journey. It was such a beautiful reminder of just how potent sisterhood can be. Maybe it feels so extra sweet to m...
Align With Your Inner Venus With Sensual Breathwork 14.06.2024 26:23
When we breathe like the ocean, we remember. Breath is one of the most powerful tools we can use to heal and transform our minds and bodies. I know you've heard that millions of times. And it's true. Maybe you've experienced this yourself. There are so many different techniques of breathwork that can produce so many different kinds of results. And I think all of that is great. But I...
The Venusian Summer Series/ 7 Free Masterclasses to Embody Your Inner Goddess of Love 07.06.2024 21:43
Are you ready for an epic summer of love? I've created something special for you! Today's episode is an invitation to join me on a Venusian journey this summer. Introducing The Venusian Summer Series/7 Free Masterclasses to Embody Your Inner Goddess of Love. I know She's in there! And I wanted to create a space and share some tools and practices so that you can connect with your Inn...
Sweeter Dreams/Sensual Tips for Better Sleep 31.05.2024 33:59
We all know how important sleep is. And there are times when it's just not happening. I've been hearing from many women in my world that sleep issues are on the rise. With all that's going on astrologically and in the world at large, that makes sense. We're all going through massive shifts on many levels, so it's not surprising that we find ourselves up in the middle of th...
Awakening Your Multi-Orgasmic Powers 24.05.2024 31:14
What does it mean to be multi-orgasmic? From my perspective this is a wellness conversation. Multi-orgasmic is a term that stems from the Taoist Sexual Yoga practices where the healthy flow of sexual energy is considered to be the foundation of mental and physical wellbeing. And while sex, solo or partnered, can be a wonderful part of that, there's so much more. Being multi-orgasmic is not an...
5 Simple Tips to Revive Your Vibe When You Feel Blocked 17.05.2024 18:36
How do we know when we're cut off from our source energy? It's so important to know our red flags. And to have a plan for when they show up. We all know that feeling of feeling how we don't want to feel. Those moments are inevitable. And valuable. When we experience what we don't want we have a great opportunity to fine tune our desires and to get into alignment with who we kno...
Healing Your Inner Child The Feminine Way 10.05.2024 22:01
Happy Mother's Day to all the mamas out there! I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day weekend. I'm all about celebrating the mamas! Heck, I'm one myself. Yes to that and ...I thought this would be a good time to dive into the topic of re-parenting ourselves. Something that comes up for every woman I've met (me too) on the feminine embodiment journey is the awareness at s...
Vaginal Weightlifting; A Sassy, Sexy Jade Egg Practice 03.05.2024 28:58
Have you heard of Vaginal Weightlifting? Yes, you’ve got it right, we’re talking about lifting weights with your vagina. If that sounds bizarre, I get it. When I first heard about this practice I thought so too. And yet, I was intrigued. Now it’s a regular part of my self care routine. Vaginal Weightlifting or Yoni Weightlifting is a simple but advanced Jade Egg practice that can provide amazing...
3 Simple Ways to Build Solid Self Trust 26.04.2024 22:35
What does it mean to truly trust ourselves? It's a big question isn't it? And one that I feel deserves more attention than it gets. Our level of self trust has an enormous impact on how we feel on the daily. Mind, body and spirit. It influences how fully we show up in every area of our lives. When we're not trusting ourselves (and we all experience that from time to time) it'...
Reclaim Your Inner Goddess/Level-Up Your Life 19.04.2024 25:46
Is it time to level up? It must be in the air. Or maybe it’s the current astrology. (Eclipse season anyone?) It seems everyone I speak to these days,( including myself btw), is down for a level-up of some kind. Whether it’s moving across the globe, a break up (lovers, friends, biz partners etc), a career change, a re-brand, a home makeover, a style makeover, a detox a fitness or nutritional challe...
Love Bombing vs Embodied Love 12.04.2024 24:37
A woman embodying her essence is a sight to behold. It’s inspiring and uplifting just to be in her presence. I feel so grateful that I get to witness such splendor pretty much on the daily. At a first glance the work of sensual reclamation and desire-based living can seem a bit indulgent, selfish, dangerous even. Some would even say that all of this focus on receiving pleasure and desire clarity...
Higher Love/ How to Rock the Solar Eclipse Like a Queen 05.04.2024 28:59
“Bring me a higher love.” If there’s a mantra for this eclipse season (and for these times in general), I think it’s gotta be that. On the collective level we’re yearning for a deeper (and higher) experience in all things romance and eros. And that yearning is gathering momentum. Can you feel it? Love is in the air and it’s in the sea. It’s trembling in the earth, and burning passionately within...
The Ultimate People Pleasing Cure 29.03.2024 24:05
People pleasing is a hot topic isn't it? We've been hearing a lot about ways that we can get in our own way by getting stuck in patterns of sacrificing ourselves in service to others. We can find ourselves habitually attempting to please others at our own expense in order to keep the peace; not rock the boat, to be liked or approved of. The cost of these patterns add up. Chronic people p...
Wild Abundance/A Solo Sex Magic Manifestation Ritual 22.03.2024 32:41
Are you curious about manifestation and the Law of Attraction? Do want to create your life more by design? Maybe you’ve dabbled a bit in manifestation practices but you’re a bit frustrated with your lack of results. Maybe you’ve heard of sex magic and you’re wondering… What the heck is that? And how can it help me live a more abundant life? Then this episode is for you, love! I want to offer you...
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