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
219 episodes
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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47:31
What is Tantra? The Art of Making Love
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 simpl...
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Episode 201
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27:48
Orgasm as Medicine with Dr. Diane Mueller
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...
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42:00
Second Spring: A Spiritual & Sexual Midlife Rebirth
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 &a...
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Episode 199
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20:23
No Time for Pleasure? Here's the Hack!
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...
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17:50
The Art of Self Compassion & How to Cultivate It
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 th...
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19:23
Why We Go Numb and What to Do About It
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 ou...
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Episode 196
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20:09