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True Stride

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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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  • EP283: Finding Growth Inside Bittersweet Moments

    EP283: Finding Growth Inside Bittersweet Moments
    Feb 26 2026
    There are moments in life when something can feel completely right and heavy at the same time. That's the space I've been sitting in lately. We recently sold our camper van, and while I know this decision aligns with where I am in this season, I'd be lying if I said it didn't stir up a surprising mix of emotions. Gratitude, nostalgia, sadness, relief, excitement. They've all been showing up, sometimes within minutes of each other. What this experience has reminded me is how often endings and beginnings travel together. Rarely do we get one without the other. And even when we consciously choose change, there can still be grief, doubt, or that strange bittersweet feeling that's hard to put into words. This conversation explores what it means to make space for those emotions rather than rushing past them, and today's Wise Walk invites you to reflect on the transitions unfolding in your own life. Are you giving yourself permission to feel your emotions without judgment as you move through transitions?Can you acknowledge both the excitement and the heaviness that may be present at the same time?Are there feelings of loss, doubt, or uncertainty that need space and recognition?Can you process these emotions in a way you can clearly articulate and share with someone you trust?What identity, role, or chapter of your life feels like it is coming to an end?Which emotions feel most present for you right now?What feels heavy or difficult to release?What about this transition feels hopeful, relieving, or exciting?Can you sit with this ending long enough to honor who you were in that phase of life?What did you value, learn, or gain from that version of yourself?Where have you grown through this experience?What no longer serves you as you step into your next chapter? If you're moving through a transition right now, I hope you remember to be kind and gentle with yourself. And if someone you love is navigating change, your patience and support can mean more than you realize. I'm still in the process of working through my own bittersweet emotions, and I look forward to sharing the new beginnings ahead. Until next time, keep honoring your journey, prioritize fun, and get your stride on. In this episode: [05:14] Sometimes in the past, when I worked really hard to achieve something, I didn't feel like I was allowed to acknowledge any emotions that didn't match that goal.[06:04] My bittersweet emotions about selling the van also need to be acknowledged.[07:15] Saying goodbye to the van is like saying goodbye to a dear friend. It's natural to feel grief and happiness.[08:06] I know I need to release the heavy emotions I have about selling the van.[09:02] Navigating transitions is complex for all of us. We can be happy and sad for different reasons. We can have bittersweet experiences where both emotions exist.[10:49] Bittersweet feelings come up in every transition in life. Instead of judging or dismissing them, try to get comfortable with them.[11:13] Embrace and express your emotions in a way where you can get closure.[12:14] Feeling our complex feelings of beautiful, sad, or joyous helps us honor and process them.[13:29] Letting go of the van was emotionally heavy, but I know there are good things in store for me and the dogs.[14:40] This transition gives me less things to worry about and helps me be more grounded.[15:25] We'll still be going on adventures together, and that's the most important part.[16:11] I'm glad we're on a Wise Walk today talking about bittersweet emotions and how we can befriend them and offer support for ourselves.[17:34] Allowing our feelings to flow and expressing them helps us be our authentic selves.[18:48] Once we bring closure to an aspect of our lives, we have more space to step into a new beginning. Memorable Quotes: "Closure isn't always about intellectually understanding everything. Sometimes it's about allowing the emotional experience to move through us." - Mary Tess"Something can be absolutely right for your life and still feel surprisingly difficult to release. Those two truths can exist together without meaning you made the wrong decision." - Mary Tess"An ending doesn't diminish the beauty, the joy, or the meaning of what came before it. It simply marks that a chapter has run its course." - Mary Tess"Every ending, whether we welcome it or resist it, quietly carries the seed of a new beginning we may not yet fully understand." - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess RooneyEmailHeart Value Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
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    22 min
  • EP282: Are You a Really Lucky Human Too?

    EP282: Are You a Really Lucky Human Too?
    Feb 19 2026
    I've said the phrase "I'm a really lucky gal" for most of my life, and interestingly, I often say it right after someone tells me no. Not because rejection feels good, but because somewhere along the way, I stopped believing that no automatically means never. Recently, that mindset was put to the test while I was preparing to sell my Mercedes Sprinter camper van. I wanted to have it serviced before completing the sale, but the dealership told me appointments were booked months out and cancellations basically never happen. Still, I stayed optimistic, kept the lines of communication open, checked in consistently, and made sure I was ready in case an opportunity appeared. And sure enough, one did. What unfolded was more than just a scheduling win. It became a reminder of how mindset, communication, and action quietly work together to shift outcomes. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to think of yourself as "lucky," how persistence differs from pressure, and why preparation often plays a bigger role than we realize. Today's Wise Walk centers on your relationship with rejection, possibility, and the small but powerful ways you can actively participate in changing your own luck. How many times have you been rejected after putting yourself out there for something you truly wanted, and you chose to move on simply because you received an answer?How often do you respond to rejection with the belief that it may be "no for now," but you keep the door open for future possibilities?When you face a setback, do you maintain an optimistic mindset that good fortune can still find its way to you?Are you able to communicate your desires clearly and respectfully without placing demands on others?Can you expand your network by staying open, engaged, and connected with people who may help shift outcomes?Are you preparing yourself to act when opportunities arise rather than waiting until after things change?What actions are you willing to take today to create openings that do not yet appear visible?Can you strengthen your luck mindset by aligning belief, communication, and consistent action?Are you allowing yourself to appreciate the process, including the small wins and unexpected moments along the way?When things finally shift in your favor, do you pause to feel gratitude and genuine appreciation? Hopefully, that gratitude mindset can help us move through the rough patches and those feelings of stuckness, reminding us that, in general, the energy does shift. As always, I'd love to hear what you took away from today's episode, so feel free to reach out and share. And be sure to tune in next Thursday for another Wise Walk. Until then, please remember to prioritize fun as you read the signs, direct your path, and get your Stride On. In this episode: [02:46] I'm in the process of selling my 2019 Mercedes Sprinter camper van. I plan to get it serviced at the Mercedes dealership before selling it.[04:12] This reduced the anxiety level of the new owner as well. My appointment was booked for February 20th, but we needed an earlier appointment.[05:04] They were booking several months out and were already all booked up. I'm a lucky gal! Put me on the cancellation list.[07:01] I kept a positive mindset and kept checking in. On one of my check-ins there was a no-show. I really am a lucky gal.[09:05] Getting this done ahead of schedule makes the transaction even more smooth. I also made a new friend and built rapport.[10:04] This boils down to three key components. First is mindset. I have a mindset that I'm a really lucky gal.[11:03] I also communicate, and I'm not afraid to get a no answer. Every no is one step closer to a yes. Action and preparing myself are also part of this plan.[12:03] I had to be ready to take action when I got that yes.[13:31] My mom always said that your luck factor increases depending on how many individuals are in your network.[15:20] I've used this mindset in many different areas of my life. For instance I knew things would work out when I sold my St. Augustine home.[16:44] I know that luck is when preparation meets opportunity. The more I prepare for an outcome I seek, the more likely it will happen.[17:40] Sometimes it's hard to be patient when you have a mindset of good fortune, and things aren't going your way. Memorable Quotes: "Luck, in my life, has rarely felt like random chance, and much more like the result of mindset, clear communication, and taking action long before the outcome actually shifts." - Mary Tess"Preparation is one of the most underrated forms of optimism, because it reflects the belief that something will eventually work out, even when there's no immediate evidence that it will." - Mary Tess"I've discovered that keeping the lines of communication open often creates opportunities that would never exist if I simply accepted the first no and walked away." - Mary Tess"Gratitude plays a powerful role in sustaining resilience, because when you remember past wins, it ...
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    23 min
  • EP281: Values to Guide Clarity and Direction

    EP281: Values to Guide Clarity and Direction
    Feb 12 2026
    The past week felt like it stayed with me longer than I expected. After getting back from New York and everything surrounding my Aunt Ronnie's service, I noticed I was still sitting with that feeling of surrender I talked about in the last episode. There were so many moving parts with the travel and the weather, and even though everything worked out, I could feel how tired I was from trying to hold it all together. What helped was coming back, again and again, to what I could actually control, and letting the rest be what it was. As I was settling back into my routine, I started thinking about alignment and how I find my footing when things feel uncertain. I'm always learning, always taking something new in, and recently I started a course on the Celtic Wheel of the Year. On the very first call, we were invited to look at our values, and I'll be honest, I didn't think much would come up. As I sat with it, I realized some of my values have changed because I've changed. That clarity felt grounding in a way I didn't expect. On today's Wise Walk, I invite you to slow down and spend some time with the values that are guiding you right now, and notice how they may be shaping the way you're moving through this season of your life. What values feel most important to you right now, whether that's your top ten or just a few that truly stand out?What qualities do you most admire in others, and how do those reflect the values you hold?Which values are guiding you in this present moment, especially as you move through uncertainty or challenge?How are these values helping you envision the person you are becoming?What values feel connected to who you are right now and who you want to be moving forward?How do these values shape your choices, actions, and daily habits?In what ways do your values act as motivators that help you go after what matters most to you?How are your values showing up in your life right now, both in visible and subtle ways?How can your values serve as living guides that support your highest and best self?How do your values define you when you are at your best?How do your values influence the way you show up in relationships with others?How can you honor shared values in your relationships while allowing space for others to live those values in their own way?Where might greater clarity around your values help you communicate boundaries or make agreements with others?How can you create more alignment and mutual respect in your relationships by naming what truly matters to you?How can you apply your values awareness to your career or daily work?Are there areas in your career or relationships where something feels off or out of alignment?When you notice imbalance or discomfort, how can you return to your values as a compass to guide your next choice or action? I'd love to hear what values are guiding you right now. Whether it's your top ten or just one or two that feel especially alive for you, notice how you're holding space for them in this season and how they're shaping the choices you're making. Thank you so much for being here and for showing up with such openness and self-awareness. I'll meet you back here next Thursday for our Wise Walk, and until then, prioritize fun, read the signs, trust your path, and get your Stride On. In this episode: [03:23] How the Celtic Wheel of the Year is just another opportunity for us to align with the universe, seasons, and the flow of nature.[04:26] As I defined my values, I realized that over time some of them have shifted. Knowing your values serves as a living guide for all of us.[06:12] As I went on my own Wise Walk, I realized that focusing on my values was more difficult than I thought. It took me a while to target my top 10.[07:02] Kindness is a fallback value for me. I also love being of service to others. Love and gratitude are very connected, but I honed in on love.[08:16] Other big ones for me include learning and growth, adventure in nature, and openness. Balance and freedom were also very important to me.[09:16] I also wanted to show up authentically as myself. Health is also a priority and part of my top 10.[11:20] My top 10 are kindness, service, love, learning, adventure in nature, openness, balance, freedom, authenticity, and health.[13:10] One of my values is health. This is also the value of many of my friends, but the way health shows up is unique for each of us.[15:48] I was speaking with a client about career values and growth. They've now admitted that this isn't a value that they're passionate about anymore.[16:55] They now have a career value of stability. Getting clear on this was very powerful.[18:24] Identifying my values as a living guide is going to increase my decision making and help me feel more aligned with my choices.[19:02] This exercise will also help reduce internal conflict or conflict with others. Memorable Quotes: "Living in alignment doesn't mean life gets easier, it means you trust yourself more when it gets hard."...
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    22 min
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