The Vital Goddess
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!
Episodes
225 episodes
Pleasure Is the Portal: Bringing Your 2026 Mantra to Life
As we close out 2025 and stand at the threshold of the Winter Solstice, this episode offers a gentle, embodied way to meet the year ahead.If you’ve chosen a word or mantra for 2026 but it hasn’t quite landed in your body yet, this one's ...
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Episode 224
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36:09
Slow Down and Rejuvenate: A Solstice Breathwork Ritual for You
In this episode, we slow down together for a deeply nourishing end-of-year ritual designed for women in midlife. As the Solstice approaches and the year begins to close, your body often wants softness, warmth and replenishment more than pressur...
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28:34
The Voice Beneath Your Voice: Awakening the Feminine Core Channel
In this week’s episode, we explore one of the most powerful mysteries of the feminine body:Your true voice doesn’t begin in your throat. It rises from your yoni, your womb, and your heart. And only then becomes sound.
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28:09
Your Body Remembers: Reclaiming Sensual Instinct After 40
In this episode, we explore one of the deepest truths of midlife awakening:Your body remembers.💗 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:Why midlife isn't a decline but a sensual reawakeningHow disconnec...
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Episode 221
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21:49
Soft Power: How Midlife Awakening Makes You More Magnetic
Take a slow breath and settle into your body… because today’s episode opens a doorway into one of the most potent feminine truths of midlife:You don’t have to push to be powerful.You don’t have to perform to be magnetic....
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29:54
Manifest Like a Goddess/Claiming Your Dark Feminine Power
I’m sure you’ve played with manifestation.At least a bit.Or at the very least your've entertained the idea that there might be something to it.But I’m pretty sure you haven’t tasted the depth of what’s possible when you tru...
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22:51
Healing & Thriving for Cycle-Breaking Women With Trauma Expert Carla Shohet
Carla Shohet is on a mission to help cycle-breaking women heal from the past so they can truly thrive.As a trauma psychologist, educator, a mom and a survivor of childhood narcissistic abuse Carla brings a soulful, heart-centered and pas...
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Episode 218
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38:29
Reclaiming Your Erotic Innocence/ The Path to Sexual Freedom
What is erotic innocence?And how do you reclaim it for yourself?It's quite clear that society has an Eros problem.I don't have to tell you that.The layers of dysfunction and abuse that abounds worldwide is beyond dis...
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25:23
Activate Your Creatrix Power/3 Essential Steps
You are a powerful Creatrix my love.Part of you knows that.And I bet part of you has forgotten.One of the most beautiful things about awakening your feminine essence is that you begin to remember.You begin to shed mu...
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18:22
Awakening Aphrodite/The 5 Venus Codes and How to Activate Them
The creative, love force power you hold within you as a woman is immense.It's the stuff that creates worlds.The stuff that can ignite your life and change your world.This essence within you is most likely for the most part,...
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21:06
How to Harness the Creative Power of Your Desire
Getting right with desire is a master key in reclaiming your feminine power.One of the golden keys to your Queendom.And yet, for many valid reasons, most women have a very dysfunctional relationship with desire. Twenty...
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Episode 214
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18:46
How to Deepen Intimacy in Long Term Relationships With Sarah Rose Bright & Graeme Waterfield
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 ...
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Episode 213
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34:47
Move Like a Stripper/Heal Your Pelvic Floor/ The Power of Sensual Movement
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 wo...
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Episode 212
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21:34
The Art of Sensual Breathwork/ A Divine Feminine Practice
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,...
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Episode 211
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22:07
Pleasure is the Ultimate Wellness Hack
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 u...
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19:04
The Art of Pussification aka Goddess Feng Shui
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 c...
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25:50
Being the Love You Are...What to Expect in Goddess School
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 Masterm...
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29:52
Sensual Healing With Erotic Crystals With Chakrubs Founder Vanessa Cuccia
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 s...
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40:52
The Five Flavors of Female Orgasm & How to Taste Them
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 ...
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Episode 206
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39:51
Spiritual Ascension...The Ups and Downs With Psychic Consultant & Healer Jahnna Edelman
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 i...
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50:10
Awakening Your Feminine Essence & Calling in Your Soul Mate With Tantra Master Dr. Elsbeth Meuth
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 s...
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50:30
How Your Curiosity Unleashes Your Pleasure
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 wan...
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18:09
Breaking Free From Narcissistic Abuse With Ben Taylor
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 ye...
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