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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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  • EP280: Finding Peace in What You Can't Control

    EP280: Finding Peace in What You Can't Control
    Feb 5 2026
    This past week really tested my need for control. I had a lot going on emotionally as I was getting ready to travel back to New York to honor the passing of my Aunt Ronnie. There was a snowstorm moving across the country, flights were being delayed and canceled, and plans kept changing. Emotions were already high, and with everything unfolding the way it was, I had to keep reminding myself that there were things outside of my control that I just had to accept. As the week unfolded, I could feel anxiety start to creep in with all the unknowns. I can't control the weather or the flights, but I can control how present I stay and how I choose to show up in the middle of it. This is a reflection on surrender and releasing that grip. I share a story from my teenage years as a lifeguard, helping a frightened little girl learn how to float, and how breath, trust, and letting go allowed her to be supported by the water. On today's Wise Walk, I invite you to slow down and reflect on where you may be holding on too tightly, and become aware of what you can control or release to help you discover peace and freedom amidst the uncertainty. When you notice anxiety, stress, fear, or a lack of safety coming up, how much of that is a need for control, and how much might be a trigger from something else?Are you able to identify the root of that emotion and consider how you might respond differently so you can reduce anxiety, stress, or fear?How do you gain awareness and focus on the present, when you're facing resistance or situations that are outside of your control?Is there an area of your life where you realize that you may be trying to control something that isn't actually yours to control?As you take yourself on a Wise Walk, can you notice what's triggering your stress and consider whether more realistic expectations might help you feel supported and grounded?Can you visualize yourself floating, breathing, and being supported by what's around you, trusting that you are safe and worthy, exactly as you are?Are there tasks or goals in your life that are distracting you from where you want to go, or are they supporting you in feeling more at peace and showing up the way you want?Can you feel good about the small steps you're taking so that even when things don't go as planned, you know you that did what you could?If circumstances don't allow you to show up in the way you originally intended, how might you still be present in a different way, whether in spirit, intention, or connection?Can you shift your energy away from needing things to happen in a very specific way and open yourself to new ways of participating through the things you can control? It's my hope that we can float together. That we can surrender, release, and find a little more peace, letting Mother Nature, the water, and the elements support us along the way. As always, I'd love to hear what you took away from today's episode, so please feel free to reach out and send me a DM. I'm sending good thoughts your way and hoping that you feel supported in all the ways that really matter to you. I look forward to next Thursday's Wise Walk. In this episode: [03:44] When I was in high school I was a lifeguard at the Marriott Hotel. I remember helping a five-year-old girl who had a fear of floating. [05:55] I coached her on how to let go and to let the water do the work for her. She needed to release anxiety, stress, and control. The more she released her tension and grip, the easier it became for her to float.[06:19] This is true in life. If we're resisting, we're fighting against the grain. Accepting safety and support can appear in a way that we're not used to.[07:01] The art of surrendering is what will keep us afloat. I needed to remind myself of this during this stressful week with so many factors coming into play.[08:08] The best thing I can do is surrender and do the things I can control. We need to see surrender as a strength. It's not defeat.[09:20] I'm also separating from holding on too tightly, expecting things to happen the way that I want them to.[10:47] I feel safe and supported right now from the Universe and the individuals who decide whether it's safe to fly or not.[11:08] I'm going to stay in my lane, and visualize myself floating in the water. Memorable Quotes: "There are things outside of my control that I just have to accept, and I have to do the best I can with what's in front of me." - Mary Tess"We can't control the weather or the airlines or the flights, but we can control certain things in our life, and we can also surrender what we can't control." - Mary Tess"When we let go and release the attachment to what we think should happen, it allows us to move through things with more peace." - Mary Tess"Trying to control things we can't control just creates more stress, more anxiety, and more fear of uncertainty." - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess RooneyEmailHeart ValueColette Baron-Reid Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
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    20 min
  • 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: Release, Readiness, and What Comes Next

    EP278: Release, Readiness, and What Comes Next
    Jan 22 2026
    I feel like there's been a lot of conversation lately about the Chinese zodiac and the year we're moving out of, which is the Year of the Wood Snake. That year comes to an end on February 16, and then on February 17, according to the Chinese zodiac, we move into the Year of the Fire Horse. Even if you don't follow the Chinese New Year, I've really appreciated how this way of marking time gives us an opportunity to slow down, reflect, and check our own reality. In this episode, I share why the energy of the Wood Snake has felt so accurate for this past year, with its focus on shedding, releasing, and doing the inner work that helps clear the way. I share what this year of the Wood Snake has looked like for me, including the purging, the releasing, and the work of letting go of what drains my peace. On today's Wise Walk, we focus on creating space and readiness so that when the energy of the Fire Horse arrives, it's the things that truly matter that gain momentum. Are you open to using this conversation as a way to go deeper within yourself and notice what feels meaningful right now?What are you willing to look at, release, forgive, or let go of so you can make space for the energy of the Fire Horse?Are you open to the opportunities that this new energy may bring?What limiting beliefs in your life are you ready to let go of?What is this snake energy calling you to release so you can make space for your highest and best self?If you feel aligned emotionally or energetically, what physical or material possessions are you ready to release?Are there emails, apps, conversations, or items in your space that you are ready to let go of?How can you reflect on both the snake and horse's energies to ready yourself for a year when action meets purpose?As you reflect on the past year, what are you ready to release and how do you envision your own rebirth?Are there relationships you need to release and relationships you want to nourish and invest in more fully?What tasks have you been avoiding that you could clear now so they do not drain your energy moving forward?What limiting beliefs can you make peace with and reframe through gratitude?What is something you need to forgive yourself for so your energy can move forward freely?What unhealthy habits are no longer serving you and are ready to be released?In what other ways can you take yourself on a Wise Walk and reflect on the shift from snake energy to horse energy?What resonated with you in this episode and what ideas feel like they are yours to carry forward? I feel like this snake energy has helped me release what was draining me and let go of things that no longer light me up. That readiness is what allows me to invite in the Fire Horse energy of opportunity, action, and purpose, and I hope that's true for you as well. As always, I'd love to hear what you took away from today's episode, so feel free to reach out and share. I also look forward to next Thursday's Wise Walk. Until then, please be sure to prioritize fun as you read the signs, direct your path, and get your stride on. In this episode: [03:11] I love how the Chinese zodiac is represented by a different animal each year. I was born in the year of the Tiger. The animal is also paired with an element.[04:05] As I look back on this past year, I feel very aligned with the year of the wood snake. It represents deep inner work and the need to shed. It represents an opportunity to let go of anything that drains your peace.[05:03] I've been releasing things this past year. When I step into the year of the fire horse it's all about taking action and gaining momentum.[06:06] If you're carrying anything with you into the year of the fire horse, that's what's going to gain momentum.[07:08] I've been thinking about areas of my life that I want to release, so I won't bring them into this next year.[08:01] I've also been working on limiting beliefs around my body, and I've been working on my ability to squat.[09:06] As I work on my squat I say to myself, "I am safe". I don't want to move forward with a limiting belief.[10:04] One of the ways that we can reframe limiting beliefs is to usher them out and find gratitude and reinforce that we are safe and doing our best.[11:08] I also share a limiting belief a friend of mine had about her sleep hygiene.[12:16] In the past year we've acknowledged our limiting beliefs, and like the snake we're going to release them. We are going to create positive self-talk and give ourselves support when we need it.[14:14] When purging material possessions, I asked what I would miss if it were lost in some type of disaster. If I wouldn't miss these things, then it's a clear go. Another question to ask is would I replace them with the money that I have?[17:26] You have the opportunity to get rid of anything that is draining you or preventing you from being your highest self at this moment.[21:09] There are so many areas of my life where I feel ready. I feel like the snake energy has helped...
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    22 min
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