The Vital Goddess Dianne Shepherd

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 some point that some Inner Child work is essential.

That makes sense doesn't it?

In order to truly embody our sensuality and expand our pleasure we need to get really good at creating safety for ourselves.
The kind of consistent safety that emanates from within.

We've all had experiences where we did not feel safe or that our needs were not important/did not get met. These experiences, unless processed will creep up when we least expect them to and block us from experiencing more pleasure and deeper intimacy.

The good news is that deep shifts around this can happen by cultivating an unconditionally loving, trusting and consistent relationship with our Inner Child.
This is also true of our Inner Teenager.

Here I dive into:
What is the “feminine” way and why pleasure mattersHow inner Child and Inner Teenager wounds show up in our livesTools to begin this healing journey
Ready for more?
Let's dive in!

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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 results in a short amount of time.
But there are certain things you need to know in order to do it safely and effectively.


In this episode I riff on:
What is Vaginal Weightlifting?Why I love itHow to know when you’re ready physically and emotionally

Let’s dive in!


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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's hard to feel safe in the world. This of course blocks our ability to express our true essence, tap into our unique creative spark and give our gifts with joy.

Chronic self doubt can feel like we're always walking on shaky ground. 
It can rock our sense of security and belonging and sometimes keep us in a perpetual state of indecision and limbo.

But we can flip that script when we consciously build self trust.

I see self trust as a practice of cultivating a dynamic relationship with the truth of our essence and the wisdom of our bodies. 

A practice of honoring our emotions, embodying our desires and aligning and fortifying with pleasure.

A practice of connecting with and rooting into our unique expression of the sacred feminine.
 
When we trust ourselves the feminine way, we're in alignment.
We're on our path.
And that's a beautiful thing.
Want more?
Let's dive in!
 

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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 challenge, changes are happening!


And that’s a beautiful thing.
Life never lets us stay stagnant for very long.


It’s become clear that the old way isn’t working anymore.
 For many of us. 


Our desire (our life force) is calling us forward into a bolder, more vibrant, authentic expression of who we came here to be.


When we're craving a level-up type of transformation, it always requires some inner work; an identity shift on some level.


But to feel good in our skin that shift’s gotta be in alignment with our truth; a deeper dive into who we are.


Everything you need is already inside of you. 
Cliche, I know. Feel free to give me an eye roll here:)
But it’s a hill I’m willing to die on.


We’re bombarded with messaging that points us in the opposite direction of where we actually need to go.
Which of course is within.


What I often see in the area of transformation and identity shift work seems a bit performative to be honest.
Instead of taking on a new persona of who we “think” we should be (or who Instagram tells us we should be) which usually creates strong vibes of anxiety, overwhelm and perfectionism, I like to see it as an involution.


A deepening into remembering the highly nuanced magic and mystery of you.
Your true essence.
Your sacred desires.


Here’s something I’ve learned about transformation; If it ain’t in alignment, it ain’t gonna stick.
And then we blame ourselves.
Which really sucks.


So how do we tune into that true north alignment?
Through pleasure of course!
Your inner Goddess holds all the keys.


Perhaps instead of level-up we should call it Goddess-Up.
Are you with me?


Let’s dive in!

Want to dive deeper?

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Take the Reclaiming Aphrodite masterclass:
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Learn more about The Deep Femme Series:
https://shakticore.com/deep-femme-series

Email Dianne: dianne@shakticore.com

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 would lead a woman into misusing or abusing her power. 
I guess perhaps it could, but I’ve found the opposite to be true.


When a woman gives herself space and permission to fill her cup and align with her core desires, she reclaims her authenticity on a soul level. 
She frees herself. 
And a woman freed in this way frees her love.  
A priceless gift to this world.


What I see unfold in front of me as a woman says yes to her sacred feminine is pure radiance, innate worthiness, passion/aliveness, joyous ecstasy and real deal love.


The result is a rare generosity of spirit and true compassion.
The kind that only comes from deep nourishment and overflow. 
The kind that this world is starving for.


Love Bombing has become a popular(and important) phrase used in the context of helping people heal from narcissistic abuse. 


For good reason.
Love Bombing is toxic, bullying behavior.
It comes from a place of fear, insecurity and self loathing.


Embodied Love is sacred. 

It comes from a place of radical self love, confidence, connection to source and the experience of saying yes to life force moving through you.
 Embodied Love is not Love Bombing.


Here I give my  perspective on why.
Let’s dive in!

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“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 chambers of our own wild hearts.

This may be the medicine we've been missing.
We are waking up.
We are remembering.


It’s so funny/not funny that as a culture we’re totally obsessed with romantic love and sex and yet don’t take either seriously as a spiritual pursuit.


I have a hunch that this eclipse season is going to change that.
If we choose to participate.


We’re being offered a golden invitation into a deep-dive healing journey to restore the sacred to romance, intimacy and desire.


This is where sex and spirit meet.
The realm of Venus.


In this episode I dive into whys of all of this (according to the current astrology) and I share a potent 3-step process that will leave you feeling like the Queen of Hearts.
Ready Queen?

Let's dive in!


PS: As much as I love the Whitney cover, the 1980s Steve Winwood original will always be my fav.
How about you?

Want to Dive Deeper?

Join the Waitlist for The Vital Goddess Mastermind:
https://shakticore.com/vital-goddess-mastermind

Take the Reclaiming Aphrodite masterclass:
https://shakticore.com/reclaiming-aphrodite

Take the Falling in Love With the Dark Goddess masterclass:
https://shakticore.com/dark-goddess
Learn more about The Deep Femme Series:
https://shakticore.com/deep-femme-series

Email Dianne: dianne@shakticore.com