🎶 5 Songs That Instantly Turn Mary Into a Main Character
You know those days when caffeine just isn’t cutting it? That’s when I hit play on my not-so-secret weapon: music. These five songs aren’t just background noise—they’re full-blown energy shifts, dance party starters, and confidence boosters that remind me exactly who I am.
Learning Never Ends: My Summer Philosophy Adventure at LCC
This summer, I'm diving into philosophy and Stoicism at Lansing Community College. From navigating online classes to embracing lifelong learning, I’m sharing the journey one lesson at a time. ~Shelley
5 Powerful Lessons from Atomic Habits That Can Change Your Life
“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.”
This quote from Atomic Habits captures one of the book’s most transformative ideas: long-term success isn’t about setting bigger goals—it’s about building better systems that support consistent, sustainable growth.
Living with Intention: The True Measure of a Life Well-Lived
When you zoom out and look at the arc of a life, those things fade. What stays is how we made people feel. Did we lift others up? Were we present? Did we honor our values when it would have been easier to betray them?
Take Care of Yourself Like You Take Care of the People You Love
You deserve care not because you’re useful to others, but because you are human. You are worthy. Your well-being matters, even when no one else is watching.
Stepping Out, Leaning In, and Living Fully
In this reflective and empowering post, Shelley shares how stepping outside your comfort zone can look less like hustle and more like intentional living. From slowing down to prioritizing gratitude, this is about choosing presence over perfection and living life fully—right where you are.
Six Feet Away and Still Lonely: Reflections on Companionship, Connection, and What We Really Need
You can be surrounded by people, even loved ones, and still feel like your soul is in another room—unseen, untouched, unheard. Loneliness doesn’t always show up in silence; sometimes, it lives in the middle of a conversation.
Chicks, Changes & Clucking Good Vibes
Big things are happening at WildHER Wisdom! We're so excited to welcome our new co-host, Mary Gajda, to the mic—and yes, Shelley’s getting chickens too. 🐓
This season is all about trying new things, leaning into growth, and letting the unexpected (like backyard poultry 🐣) open up new conversations.
We’re shaking things up, and we’re so glad you’re here for it.
The Power of Being Authentic in Middle Age
Middle age isn’t a crisis — it’s a clarifying force.
It’s the moment we stop asking, Who should I be?
And start asking, Who am I, really?