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The Vital Goddess

Dianne Shepherd
174 episodes   Last Updated: Nov 15, 24

Venusian Arts for the Modern & Mystical Woman.

Here we explore all things Venus; Beauty, Abundance, Sensuality, Sexuality, Pleasure, Love & Desire-Based Living.  I'm your host, Dianne Shepherd, certified holistic sexuality coach and wing woman for your Inner Venus! I teach a unique approach to Taoist and Tantric practices to help you heal your relationship to your sensuality, reclaim your pleasure and tap into the creative life force of your sexual energy. If you're ready to connect with your unique expression of the Goddess of Love,Welcome to the Venusian Revolution!

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Things are shifting...We're about to experience a powerful astrological transit that we'll all be feeling over the next 19 years.After cleaning house and working its shamanic death and rebirth medicine on systems of all kinds in Capricorn since 2008, on November 19th Pluto will move  into freedom-loving Aquarius.Shifting the focus of transformation and healing from shining the light on what's not working, letting old ways die and systems crumble, towards unleashing our wild love and stepping more fully into our radical radiance. And releasing anything blocking that.A big ask, yes, but Pluto never plays small.Pluto in Aquarius wants us to shine and give our unique gifts to this world.Boldly. Unapologetically.Freely.Let's dive in!Links for you:Book your free Goddess Activation CallSign up for my next free masterclass; Making Love to Crystals(if you're already on my list, no need to sign up, you'll receive an invite)Learn more about the Vital Goddess MastermindLearn more about the Goddess on a Mission Astrology Reading
What does sustainable pleasure look like?What would be possible if you had better access to more of your calm, ease, flow & wisdom more of the time?No matter what's going on.What happens when a woman truly inhabits her sensuality? We live in wild times, no doubt.In the chaos and confusion of the world it's so easy to lose connection to who you are.To be cut off from your inner knowing.Your radiance.The love that you are.It's often said that there is no "silver bullet"; no simple and seemingly magical solution to all of the complicated problems we face today.I actually believe there is.Perhaps our sensuality is the silver bullet we've all been searching for.It's certainly not a quick fix.But it may just be the “right under our noses” remedy that’s so simple that's it's easy to miss and dismiss.What I want to offer you in this episode is an invitation to more fully inhabit your genius feminine form.I believe she's got the answers you seek.A pathway back to the garden. Let's dive in.Links for you!Explore Sacred Feminine Breathwork/Free Guided Practices Curated for YouCheck out th Vital Goddess Mastermind
These are no ordinary times.And you are no ordinary woman.In times like these it can be easy to forget that you were born for this.But you've got what it takes.It's not a mistake that you're here.All you seek is inside of you.And your Astrological natal chart can help you remember.Astrology gives language to the beauty, magic and power of your soul.To the nuances of you.The light you shine.The medicine you bring.The love that you are.When things get unsteady, astrology has long been a beacon for me.I started studying astrology around the same time I started studying the sacred feminine and Tantra.I've come to realize they are the perfect paring.Curious about the mysteries of your personal astrology?This one's for you!Explore Sacred Feminine Breathwork/Free Guided Practices Curated for YouCheck out the Goddess on a Mission Astrology ReadingSign up for my next free masterclass; Nourish Your Libido/Reclaiming Your Erotic InnocenceVisit my site
Low libido is often described as one of the things that  “just happens” when a woman reaches a certain age or begins her journey into Menopause.If you’ve been handed the “it’s the beginning of the end” script, you know how disempowering and even infuriating  that can feel. But low libido and vaginal dryness is not just an “older woman” thing.These days many women in their 20s and 30s are showing up to their doctor's office with the same chief complaints. I feel like it’s time for a libido reframe.Libido is our life force. And it’s multifaceted.It ebbs and flows. It can change with the seasons, our relationships, the quality of sex we’re having and the overall stress levels in our lives.What if we don’t need to boost anything?Maybe it’s time to slow things down and simplify.To nourish, restore and replenish.To connect with our pleasure and innate erotic innocence.Are you game?Let's dive in!Claim your spot for She Rises virtual wealth summitSign up for the Nourish Your Libido masterclassBook your free 30 minute Goddess Discovery Call 
“Is it really possible to be in alignment with my deepest values and enjoy wealth and success in my business/career?”“Can I truly have more ease, flow, joy, love and pleasure in my life while doing work that I’m passionate about?”“Can I live my purpose sans the burnout? And have the time and energy for a thriving personal life?”As the world is changing sooo fast and old ways of doing things just aren’t working anymore, many women I talk to are getting real with questions like these.Indeed, the old ways are crumbling, but what’s next?What’s the vision for the future? For the work and life you truly desire?My guest today Jennifer Whitaker is no stranger to hard times, personal and ancestral money struggles and limiting beliefs on self worth.After years of self-identifying as the “Queen of Stuck” Jen decided to dig deep, heal the unworthiness that was keeping her down and adopt a new identity…The identity of a Divinely Worthy Woman.At the core of her healing journey was connecting to her inner Sacred Feminine.She was inspired to enroll in seminary school, where she studied the Divine Feminine for three years.In her own words: “Connecting with the Divine Feminine felt like I was coming home to myself. I felt whole, alive, and more grounded in my worth than ever before.”Since adopting her new Goddess identity Jen’s business is thriving. With no burnout.As CEO of her business, Wealthy Like a Woman, Jen now serves women who are ready to ditch the “Queen of Stuck” programing, claim their worth and rise into their highest level of abundance.While staying rooted in their feminine power.Jen’s core message? You are divinely worthy.Let's dive in!Join Jen & me at the She Rises summit!Claim your spot for She Rises virtual wealth summitTune into Jennifer’s podcast; Wealthy Like a WomanJennifer on InstagramDive deeper with Dianne:Sacred Feminine embodiment; Sacred Feminine breathwork, sensual healing arts & astrology to embody the Goddess you were born to be!Learn more & join the sisterhood here.
Relationships are always a hot topic aren't they?How do we actually thrive in a long term partnership?How do we rekindle the flame that drew us in in the first place? 🔥How do we keep love alive? 💗And spicy? 🌶️With all of the shifting dynamics over the past couple of months (hello eclipse season)! I thought it would be the perfect time to  bring in one of my favorite experts on the topic of long term intimacy.Belinda Wiley is a New Zealand based relationship coach who helps couples reignite intimacy and have a lot more fun. If you're looking to...create authentic and lasting change in your relationshipditch the drama and do things differentlyrekindle the spark and feel sexually alive again in partnershipThen this one's for you!Let's dive in!Dive deeper with Belinda:Belinda's siteBelinda on FacebookBelinda on InstagramDive deeper with Dianne:Sign up for my free live masterclass (on Zoom) on Sacred Sensual Movement
Struggling with pelvic floor issues?Kegel not working for you?I hear you! It’s so hard to feel your best when your pelvis is screaming for attention.And so frustrating when what people keep telling you to do just ain’t working!What if there was a simple, fun and sassy solution?There is! But you have to be bold enough to give it a try.Let's dive in!Sign up for the free masterclass!https://shakticore.com/sacred-sensual-movement
There's a commonly held belief that women are not as interested in sex as men are. It's time to bust that myth.I think what we often confuse as "not interested" is really "not interested in what's on the menu".It all boils down to the initiation we never got.Most of us have never been initiated into the sacred power of our bodies, our sensuality and sexuality and how it's all connected.To everything.Most of us have never learned to play our own divine instrument.And how key that is to not only having amazing sexual experiences but living a full, thriving life.We've been conditioned to come to the banquet of relationship starving.But it doesn't have to be that way.We can choose differently.And play on a whole new level.Let's dive in!Learn more about The Vital Goddess Mastermind:https://shakticore.com/vital-goddess-mastermind
I love a juicy tale of a woman diving deep and reclaiming herself.Don't you?When I witness another woman, sharing her story of feminine reclamation there's magic in the air. ✨✨✨It enlivens, inspires and ignites me in a way that's hard to express in words.I guess that makes sense.Words can only capture a part of what's going on here.It's a vibe.It's felt.A resonance. A transmission.And that's what I want to share with you in today's episode.I'm in conversation with womb healer and trailblazer Ariele Myers.Ariele is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Certified Herbalist, Womb Worker and founder of Wisdom of the Womb and the The Fertile Mama Method.As a fertility specialist she's helped thousands of women conceive and have healthy pregnancies. (Many who thought it wasn't possible.)Through her work she recognized that a huge component of the epidemic of female infertility is a fundamental disconnection from the realm of the Feminine, including the body, the womb and the Earth.Which led her to her own journey into Yin, pleasure, desire and so much more.And that's what we're diving deep into in today's episode.Are you ready?Let's dive in!Connect with Ariele!Visit the Wisdom of the Womb site:https://www.wisdomofthewombonline.com/Follow Ariele on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/allwomenarefertileFollow Ariele on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wisdomofthewomb/Follow Ariele on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdom_of_the_wombDive Deeper With Dianne:Join Dianne live on Zoom on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:00 pm USESTfor a free masterclass that might just change your life. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️Find Your Calm With TRE:https://shakticore.com/find-your-calm-with-tre-masterclassLearn more about TRE:https://traumaprevention.com/
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 connects you to your body's natural way of releasing and integrating stress and trauma. This technique is simple, effective and empowering. The best part? Once you master the basics, you can use this technique at home, on your own, whenever you need to bust some stress so you can open the pathways to experience more pleasure.Let's dive in!Join me live on Zoom on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:00 pm USESTfor a free masterclass that might just change your life. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️Find Your Calm With TRE:https://shakticore.com/find-your-calm-with-tre-masterclassLearn more about TRE:https://traumaprevention.com/