What happens when you grow up in a world that tells you to be strong - but quiet? Capable - but not too confident? Useful - but never quite equal?

In this powerful episode of WILDD Hearts Conversations, Diana revisits one of the most personal blog stories she ever wrote: a memory of caring for a sick calf as a child, and the life-altering moment she was told, “We don’t cry over dead cows.”

That story, first told years ago in a blog post that unexpectedly resonated with women across generations, becomes the foundation for this deeper, wiser conversation about the mixed messages women have absorbed...and how those messages still shape our self-worth, expression, and healing.

Diana reflects on growing up in a hardworking, cowboy family where gender roles were clear and deeply ingrained. Women were expected to do everything...from feeding livestock to preparing meals, cleaning up, and staying out of the spotlight...yet were rarely seen as equals. Even after proving her grit by riding a bull as a child, Diana was still expected to stay in her place.

This episode pulls back the curtain on those generational messages - the ones that said you could be strong, but not emotional. Helpful, but not heard. Valuable, but never the priority.

It also acknowledges the quiet frustration many women still carry: the sense that no matter how much we did, how much we gave, or how strong we became, it still wasn’t enough to be truly seen.

If you’ve ever felt like you were too much, or not enough - if you’ve ever buried your emotions to appear competent, or silenced your truth to keep the peace - this conversation will meet you right where you are.

This episode bridges personal narrative with collective healing. It’s not just about one girl and a calf. It’s about all of us who were told to toughen up...and who are now finally learning that true strength lies in soul-centered honesty and courageous self-expression.

Referenced in This Episode:

• Diana’s original blog: We Don’t Cry Over Dead Cows
• Early ranch life and the cultural values that shaped women’s roles
• Emotional suppression as a generational survival skill
• The moment Diana crossed from silence into self-expression

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 The Quiet Pause That Became a Personal Awakening

What happens when a quiet pause becomes a powerful turning point?

In this premiere episode of WILDD Hearts Conversations, host Diana Soroka — self-awareness guide, soulful writer, and founder of WILDD Hearts — revisits a blog she wrote several years ago. It’s a gentle reflection on what it means to slow down, reconnect, and listen to your inner wisdom. But like many soul journeys, recent events gave the message new meaning.

After surprising online pushback on a few heartfelt posts about love, compassion, and authenticity, Diana felt a shift — not in fear, but in clarity. A quiet call to rise. Because tending to our soul isn’t just about rest… it’s also about showing up, rooted in our deepest values.

This soulful conversation blends personal development, emotional wellness, and inner leadership — offering a reminder that even small pauses can lead to big awakenings.

🌿 In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

• How to recognize subtle cues your soul needs attention
  
  
  
• Why reflection builds emotional resilience and clarity
  
  
  
• What soul-tending looked like during a personal winter season
  
  
  
• How to use inner stillness to reclaim your voice and purpose
  
  
  

🛠️ Practical Tools for Soulful Living:

• A 15-minute pause ritual to help you reset and recharge
  
  
  
• Three nightly reflection prompts to restore balance and intention
  
  
  
• A gentle challenge to align your life with your values — out loud and with love
  
  
  

💛 This Episode Is Perfect For:

• Women seeking emotional clarity and personal growth
  
  
  
• Listeners navigating burnout, transitions, or creative blocks
  
  
  
• Anyone craving a slower, wiser, more values-based way of living
  
  
  

✨ About the Host:

Diana Soroka is a seasoned educator, Enneagram practitioner, and founder of WILDD Hearts Conversations. She helps people 40+ rediscover their voice, live with greater awareness, and reconnect to their inner truth — all while honoring the messiness of being human.

📣 Next Episode Preview:

In Episode 2, Diana shares the moment she finally crossed the line — when quiet reflection turned into bold expression. What does it look like to use your voice without losing your soul? That’s where we’re headed.

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✨ Want to grow your self-awareness with support? ✨

If this episode resonated with you and you’d love to explore more soulful conversations and personal reflection, come join us inside the WILDD Hearts Community ... a space for deep feelers, big-hearted women, and thoughtful growth.

Enneagram Conversations is my online community hosted on Skool — filled with heartfelt people exploring who they are and how to live more meaningfully.

Inside, you’ll find insightful posts, videos and lessons, and also included is an amazing 52-week journey called Mastering Your Life with the Enneagram, and weekly live Zoom calls where we learn, connect, and grow together.

Check Out WILDD Hearts Conversations Here