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PODCAST

The Vital Goddess

Dianne Shepherd

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.

health & fitness sexuality

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25:50

The Art of Pussification aka Goddess Feng Shui

The Vital Goddess ·

2025/08/22

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 as Goddess Feng Shui. The practice of creating harmony and beauty in my space so that it fee...

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29:52

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

The Vital Goddess ·

2025/08/15

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 wanted to take some time to run through the curriculum of what we actually do in this Venus Te...

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40:52

Sensual Healing With Erotic Crystals With Chakrubs...

The Vital Goddess ·

2025/08/08

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 author of the book Crystal Healing & Sacred Pleasure. She's a pioneer in the sex toy industry for introdu...

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39:51

The Five Flavors of Female Orgasm & How to Taste Them

The Vital Goddess ·

2025/07/25

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 flawed. It will never lead a woman to her full natural orgasmic expression. To truly experience what's possible we...

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50:10

Spiritual Ascension...The Ups and Downs With Psychic...

The Vital Goddess ·

2025/07/18

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 this episode Jahnna shares her own journey from heartbreak to breaking open. (I cried). She also offers some beau...

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50:30

Awakening Your Feminine Essence & Calling in Your...

The Vital Goddess ·

2025/07/11

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 Spiritual Pioneer Dr. Michael Beckwith. Elsbeth is the co-founder of the TantraNova Instit...

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18:09

How Your Curiosity Unleashes Your Pleasure

The Vital Goddess ·

2025/07/04

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 life. To be curious is to be willing to explore what feels good and nourishing. And to pass on what doesn't. When our curios...

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47:31

Breaking Free From Narcissistic Abuse With Ben Taylor

The Vital Goddess ·

2025/06/27

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 fighting for change. That experience gave him a unique ability to understand the dark patterns o...

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27:48

What is Tantra? The Art of Making Love

The Vital Goddess ·

2025/06/20

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. Tantra is the practice of remembering that you are love. The practice of locating that love in your bo...

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42:00

Orgasm as Medicine with Dr. Diane Mueller

The Vital Goddess ·

2025/06/13

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 and educator, specializing in sex, libido, relationships, and beyond. She's a naturopathic doctor, a doctor of ...

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20:23

Second Spring: A Spiritual & Sexual Midlife Rebirth

The Vital Goddess ·

2025/06/06

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 and sets the stage for a vibrant third chapter. She does this by embracing her sensuality and sexu...

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17:50

No Time for Pleasure? Here's the Hack!

The Vital Goddess ·

2025/05/30

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 qualities, rejuvenates us and gets us clear on our desires. It literally allows us to shift our reality. Pleasur...

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19:23

The Art of Self Compassion & How to Cultivate It

The Vital Goddess ·

2025/05/23

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 a candle in the dark. When someone offers us true compassion we feel seen. Like we matter. We feel co...

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20:09

Why We Go Numb and What to Do About It

The Vital Goddess ·

2025/05/16

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's a cost. A significant cost. To live our lives to the fullest, we need ways of breaking the cycle. We need pl...

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25:32

Awakening the Creatrix/Activating the Great Mother...

The Vital Goddess ·

2025/05/09

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 fertility. This goes far beyond the biomedical definition of Uterus. The womb is our chalice...

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25:14

How to Bust the Drama Cycle by Claiming Your Pleasure

The Vital Goddess ·

2025/05/02

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! Dive deeper: Join my free resource library; The Goddess Vault Learn more about the Vital Goddess Mastermind Here's a lin...

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24:17

How to Seduce Your inner Critic in 4 Simple Steps

The Vital Goddess ·

2025/04/25

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 business of living the life you came here to live. That's what this episode is all about. Here I'll share with you...

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22:04

How Your Sensuality Ignites Your Intuition

The Vital Goddess ·

2025/04/18

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 into the muse within. Even more challenging to trust that inner knowing when we need it most. Having a clear...

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24:41

How to Harness the Power of Pleasure to Manifest Your...

The Vital Goddess ·

2025/04/11

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 calling. She wants her crown back. 👑 🌹 And a huge part of you stepping into your sovereign Venusian freq...

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26:11

Sacred Beauty/ How to Claim Your Radical Radiance

The Vital Goddess ·

2025/04/04

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. And nothing to do with "fixing yourself" or trying to achieve some kind of manufactured ideal of p...

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