Can You Hear Her? Learning to Trust the Voice Within
She doesn’t shout. She doesn’t clamor.
She waits—for us to get quiet enough to hear her.
Our inner voice holds a wisdom deeper than logic, but trusting it is a practice. In a world full of noise and motion, the most radical thing we can do is slow down and listen inward.
What we’re searching for is often already within us.
When the Season Changes, So Can You
Change doesn’t always look like hustle. Sometimes it looks like letting go. Sometimes it sounds like rest. Sometimes it feels like courage in quiet clothing.
Preserving Joy, One Jar at a Time
✨ “A whole day in the kitchen, hands busy, heart full—the chopping, stirring, and preserving become a quiet kind of prayer: gratitude for the season’s abundance and love for the family who will gather around the table to enjoy it.” 🌿
Resetting with Grace
I packed my summer like a suitcase ready to burst, high hopes, bright plans, all burners on high. But sometimes the boldest move is to pause. Here’s what I’m learning about grace, realignment, and the WildHER way back to center.
Protecting Your Energy is a Power Move
“Not everyone deserves a front-row seat in your life. That’s not judgment, it’s discernment. Protecting your energy is an act of self-respect, not selfishness.” #WildHERWay
Perfectly Imperfect: Lessons from a Chaos Garden
Now, every day brings a new surprise. A bold bloom here, a gentle petal there. Butterflies dance in the sunlight, bees hum with joy, and I find myself smiling in quiet wonder at the small miracles unfolding every day. There's no perfection—just life, growing freely, unapologetically.
Confidence Looks Good on You
Confidence isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build. Over time. With intention. If you’ve ever wondered why self-doubt still shows up, even after everything you’ve lived through, you’re not alone. This piece is your reminder that confidence grows in your power years — and yes, it looks damn good on you.
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
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?
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.
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.