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True Stride

True Stride

Auteur(s): Mary Tess Rooney
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 Realizing your True Stride means moving forward in alignment with you heart, mind, body, energy and soul. This podcast offers thoughtful conversations to help you discover your groove at work, at home, during play and with your community. Empowerment coach, author and fellow Strider, Mary Tess Rooney, inspires heart-centered views to elevate your Heart Value, relationships and joy. Tune-in every Thursday for wise walks to get your stride on! Développement personnel Réussite Sciences sociales
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  • EP279: How Love and Impact Live On

    EP279: How Love and Impact Live On
    Jan 29 2026
    Over the past eight months, I've lost two dear loved ones who had a profound impact on my life. They lived fully, with vibrant energy, wisdom, kindness, and deep care for others. While I'm heartbroken that I no longer get to experience their physical presence here on earth, I also feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the love I was able to receive from them, love that was unconditional and deeply shaping. One of them passed just yesterday, so forgive me if my emotions rise as I share, but in the midst of the sadness, I find comfort in knowing that even though I can no longer see them or hear their voices, their spirit lives on. And the love and impact they had on me and so many others remains. This episode is a reflection on that truth that love and impact don't disappear when someone is gone. They continue through memory, through values, through the ways we show up for others because of what we were given or what we received. On today's Wise Walk, I invite you to slow down with me and reflect on the people you've loved and lost, and consider how their presence still guides you, shapes you, and lives on through you. As you reflect on the loved ones you have lost, how does their love and impact continue to live on in you today?In what ways were they a role model for you, and which of their qualities are you consciously choosing to carry forward for yourself or the next generation?What messages do you still receive from them, and how do you notice their guidance when you are at a crossroads or facing an important decision?What stories from your past bring their presence alive, and how can you retell those stories so others can appreciate how they lived, showed up, and influenced you?Is there someone in your life who has recently experienced a loss, and how might you invite them to share a meaningful story about the person or animal they loved?If you are unsure what to ask, what real-life challenge could you share while inviting their loved one's wisdom through a question like, what advice do you think they would offer me now?What other ways come to mind for helping someone you care about honor a memory and keep it alive through conversation, curiosity, or shared reflection?How are you showing up and leading by example for the people you interact with each day?In what ways is your love and impact staying with others, long after the moment has passed?How are you mentoring others and sharing your wisdom from a place of openness, authenticity, and unconditional care?How are you living your values in a way that inspires others to find their passions, live by what matters most to them, and step into their highest and best self? I hope that whatever you and your loved ones are going through, that you have the ability to start looking at the love and impact around you, both living and passed on. Cherish it, because that's what this is all about. As always, I would love to hear what you took away from today's episode, so feel free to reach out and tune in next Thursday for another Wise Walk. In this episode: [02:59] There's a saying that we die twice. The first time is when we physically die, and the last time is when people stop saying your name or the memory of your spirit and impact dies. [04:00] I'm grateful we get to keep memories alive by holding our loved ones in our hearts, sharing what we learned from them, and continuing values and traditions they impressed upon us.[05:02] My loved ones are mentors that have kept me grounded and kept me in check. I love the acceptance and willingness to be vulnerable with each other.[06:04] My friend's dad recently passed, and she's been sharing stories about her connection with him. We have the ability to keep each other's loved ones' memories alive by being curious.[08:09] I asked my new friend a question about her father, and she started telling me stories about his time in the Navy. He respected rank, but he wasn't afraid to put his foot down and even told an Admiral why something wouldn't work.[09:12] It was wonderful to hear her voice light up when she shared a story about her father who showed up and was able to lead by example.[10:15] When I reflect on the love and impact of my loved ones, I think of their magical confidence and how they led by example.[11:29] The lesson my uncle was trying to teach me is if you have self-belief anything is possible.[12:02] I hope I can instill love and impact in others. The beautiful thing about loss is that you take stock of what you have.[13:38] The other big takeaway is how each of us have the ability to make each other feel special. Feeling seen, heard, and understood is impactful and carries legacy.[14:29] There is no direct path for healing from grief. If you are experiencing any grief, any loss, just know that you have love and support even in the Striders community and it takes as long as it takes.[15:05] Show up and be curious and caring for those that you care about.[16:03] I'm going to approach the ...
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    17 min
  • EP278: Channeling the Chinese Zodiac for Growth

    EP278: Channeling the Chinese Zodiac for Growth
    Jan 22 2026

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    22 min
  • EP277: Shape Your Vision with Creativity and Intention

    EP277: Shape Your Vision with Creativity and Intention
    Jan 15 2026
    I've been thinking a lot about intention setting lately and how many different ways there are to get clear on what we want to attract. Some people love choosing a word for the year, others don't resonate with that at all, and that reflection led me to revisit the tools I've used over time to stay grounded and inspired. What matters most isn't the method itself, but whether we're carving out space to reflect, get creative, and really listen to what's calling us forward. Today, we'll dive into how vision boarding has supported me in the past and how a simple, pen-and-paper practice I learned from Colette Baron-Reid opened me up to new possibilities. On this Wise Walk, we slow down, check in with ourselves, and explore an intention-setting practice that feels aligned, accessible, and supportive of where we are right now. Are you carving out time for yourself to get inspired, set goals, and create a vision for how you want to show up for yourself this year, whether that's through a word, a vision board, or something entirely your own?What are the ways you can nurture yourself that feel aligned for you, and are you clear on what you want to attract in the coming year?Are there creative ways for you to engage both your left and right brain by putting pen to paper, creating art, or visualizing something you make by your own hand that represents what you wish for this year?What really matters to you in this moment, what do you want to attract, and what is going to give you meaning?Who do you want to be, how do you want to show up for yourself and the people you love, and what goals will support you in moving toward your longer-term vision?What do you hope to attract this year, and what choices or practices could you implement now that would set you up for success five years from today?If you can visualize it or imagine it, can you find images, draw, or write your intentions in a way that brings them to life and allows you to see yourself as if these dreams have already happened? I hope that as you create your own works of art, you take a moment to appreciate them and to honor your creative spirit. That creativity is supported by you, by this community, and by spirit and the wide open space of possibilities around you. As always, I'd love to hear what you took away from today's episode, so feel free to reach out and share. Be sure to tune in next Thursday for another Wise Walk and conversation. In this episode: [03:42] A vision board is a collage of images that represents your dreams, your wishes, and your goals.[04:07] I used a portfolio to collect visuals that would serve as a guiding light or a North Star to highlight what was really important to me.[05:09] At one point, I used a picture of a microphone to symbolize using my voice which is ironic, since I'm now a podcaster. Setting visual intentions helps prevent our limiting beliefs.[06:15] It's a beautiful thing, when we create an intention and then receive it.[07:04] There is scientific data that backs up having a practice that helps you imagine what your positive future could look like and seeing it helps bring those opportunities to light.[08:33] Colette Baron-Reid's webinar was awesome. Her tool includes taking a piece of paper and drawing a dot in the middle with a pen.[09:01] The dot represents you, and a circle around the dot represents your higher power. We're inviting the forces that want us to be our better selves into the conversation. There's also a square that represents our limiting beliefs.[10:14] The border around the box represents possibilities that we haven't even imagined.[11:11] In my past, I had been limiting myself to using one process. This freehand creative process is another tool to achieve what we want.[12:03] My goal for this year is to find a home, and the feeling I want to create is harmony or a sense of harmony.[13:06] I am open to whatever I'm envisioning and however I achieve it. I am open to possibilities.[14:37] The point of the word of the year or whatever you envision is to keep it front and center and keep your brain focused on it. [15:19] My frequency of attracting my home is harmony, and it feels like I'm in full alignment with nature. I'm grounded and healthy and surrounded by love and support. Memorable Quotes: "Self-awareness and reflecting on what is important to you gives you clarity and deeper understanding of what it is you want to manifest." - Mary Tess"Whatever we want to imagine for ourselves and envision, there are multiple ways that we can go about it." - Mary Tess"The moment you loosen your grip on limits, new possibilities start to appear." - Mary Tess"The more fun we have in creating this vision for our future selves, the more tangible it feels, the more fun-loving it feels. When we are in that feeling state as if it's already true, then the universe is like, yes, I want to get that for you." - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess RooneyEmailHeart ValueColette Baron-Reid Facebook | ...
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    18 min
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