In this week's episode, we're talking with Lily Shepard about using dance to feel empowered and connect with pleasure.

Lily is a dancer, personal coach, sensual embodiment specialist and creator of the S.A.S.S. Method. In this chat she breaks down her history as a dancer, how she morphed into a sensual embodiment practitioner, stigmas around pleasure in communities of color, body positivity, setting boundaries, using dance as a self turn-on tool and the difference between shadow work and shadow integration.

Lily also shares about why she feels pleasure is the pathway to power and how she makes it a foundation in her life. We also discuss self-love vs. self-acceptance and why she feels one isn't possible without the other.

Dance along with Lily no matter where you are through her BRAND NEW offering, Lily's Movement Playground. It's an on-demand dance and embodiment studio with everything from twerk classes to journal prompts and even cardio dance workouts. You can also join her course, the S.A.S.S. method, a 6-week program to help illuminate your path to becoming a sovereign woman, anytime.

Connect with Lily on Instagram: @lilyshepardmoves
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