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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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  • EP259: Where Home Is, On a Heart-Level

    EP259: Where Home Is, On a Heart-Level
    Sep 11 2025

    Lately, I’ve been thinking about what it really means to feel at home. On a recent call with my mom, she asked if I missed Florida, and it hit me that I don’t miss the house I lived in for seven years. I miss the people. That reminder, along with an old saying from my grandma Cullen, got me thinking about how home isn’t about walls or an address. It’s about the heart-level connections that make us feel supported, understood, and truly at ease.

    In this episode, I share stories from the road. I reflect on time with friends in Scottsdale, a soulful experience in Sedona with a sound healer, and the importance of finding people who feel like home. As we take our Wise Walk together, I invite you to slow down, check in with your own heart, and consider who and what makes you feel most connected.

    • Where is your heart pulling you or calling you to go?
    • What is it about this idea of home that makes you feel emotionally connected?
    • Can you drop into your heart and pay attention to the emotional connections that feel most like home?
    • What qualities or humans in your life feel most like home to you?
    • Who in your life feels naturally like home?
    • Where can you have deep, soulful connections and conversations that light you up?
    • How can you put yourself in situations where you attract and experience more of that feeling?
    • Is there a relationship you’ve newly come into contact with that makes you feel at peace and relaxed?
    • Do you feel called to deepen that new relationship and see what possibilities it holds for your growth?

    I grow so much from your heartfelt shares, from seeing where you are in this space and time, and from watching the openness you create lead you forward. I’m always cheering you on.

    Please reach out and let me know what resonated for you in today’s episode. And as always, be sure to prioritize fun as you read the signs, direct your path, and get your Stride On.

    In this episode:

      • [03:49] I love the high vibe in Sedona, and it's known for its energy vortexes.
      • [04:42] When I was there, I decided to work with a sound healing practitioner. We also got into a great conversation afterwards. I'm healing and allowing myself to be open to opportunities that present themselves.
      • [06:04] I want to be of service and use my gifts and talents and Heart Value in a way that feels aligned.
      • [07:29] Not everywhere will feel like home, but the awareness we give ourselves is a beautiful thing.
      • [08:22] Having an emotional connection on a community level feels like home.
      • [09:17] It's the people that keep us connected and grounded on our journey.
      • [10:13] The healer's name is Karen, and we're going to stay connected.
      • [11:48] We went on a beautiful hike, and she gave me a different perspective on the area.
      • [13:27] I love that we can have these experiences and share them from the heart, no matter where we are.
      • [14:21] I'm glad I was brave and sold the home and was able to detach and go on this journey.
      • [15:16] I love this podcast, and I feel so connected to the inner work that we are doing together.

    Memorable Quotes:

    • “Home is where the heart is, and where the heart is, the feet will follow.” - Mary Tess’s Grandma Cullen
    • “Our true home is defined by emotional connection, not by physical structure.” - Mary Tess
    • “Not everywhere we visit will feel like home, and that’s okay. The awareness we gain from those experiences is a beautiful gift.” - Mary Tess
    • “It’s the people who keep us grounded, who remind us who we are, and who help us discover more about ourselves.” - Mary Tess

    Links and Resources:

    • Mary Tess Rooney
    • Email
    • Heart Value

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    16 min
  • EP258: Balance After High Intensity Moments

    EP258: Balance After High Intensity Moments
    Sep 4 2025
    We just spent a wonderful five days in Flagstaff, Arizona, and things were beautiful, including the weather. I was so excited to escape the Florida heat, pack up the van, and take the dogs out on some beautiful hikes. But the second we rolled in, the altitude made itself known. I was winded just walking to the trailhead, and the dogs looked at me like, what’s your problem, mom? Even the bag of chips I brought along puffed up like it was ready to pop, which cracked me up because it felt like the universe was saying, “yep, everything’s under pressure up here.” Instead of charging ahead like I planned, I had to back off. We took shorter hikes, stopped more often, and drank water like it was our full-time job. I had this vision of big adventure days, but once I stopped fighting it, I noticed the little things. One pup, Trooper, bounding over rocks like a champ, the other, Cali, carefully navigating her way around them, and me realizing maybe I don’t always have to be in go-mode to enjoy myself. Slowing down wasn’t what I pictured, but it actually made the trip better. That’s what today’s Wise Walk is about. It’s those times when life forces you to downshift, and how the pause can end up being exactly what you needed all along. Where in your life are you experiencing high intensity times?Are you juggling so much that you’re just trying not to drop anything?When you’re in go-mode, are you remembering to retreat and rest?Are you giving your body time to adjust instead of pushing through?Where are you pushing yourself harder than feels sustainable?What does it look like for you to take a reprieve from demands?How can you create moments of stillness to check in with yourself?Are you nurturing your heart, mind, body, and spirit with what they need?Are you remembering that high intensity modes are temporary?Where can you build in time to rest and restore before the next push?Are you aware when you’ve slipped into high intensity mode?Can you pause long enough to say, “this is not sustainable”?What helps you balance intensity with stillness?How do you allow yourself to recharge after a big effort?What practices help you feel grounded in the middle of chaos?Where in your life can you retreat or slow down right now?What shifts when you notice your surroundings with fresh eyes?How can you meander without purpose and still find perspective?Where have you gained clarity by stepping back?How can you apply that clarity the next time intensity rises? As always, I would love to hear what you took away from today's episode, so please feel free to reach out, and then I look forward to next Thursday's Wise Walk, so be sure to tune in, share this episode if it resonates with you, and until then, please be sure to prioritize fun as you read the signs, direct your path, and get your Stride On. In this episode: [03:27] Previously I talked about flying into Reno to visit some friends in Tahoe, California, and I forgot about the elevation differences, and I did get altitude sickness on that trip.[04:10] Our bodies have to adjust. Everything has to adjust from the dogs to my bag of potato chips.[05:18] We allowed time to hydrate and let our bodies adjust. We didn't push ourselves to a point of exertion that would make us sick.[06:11] In those high intensity moments, it's hard to know the internal needs of our own bodies, minds, and hearts.[07:34] The dogs and I had a magical time in Flagstaff, Arizona. We did some intense hiking and then slept hard.[08:49] Periods of exertion are healthy.[11:12] I also saw this idea come to life driving from Flagstaff, Arizona to Sedona, Arizona. There were swerving roads and hills and driving was a high intensity moment.[13:50] Life is like that when you have those high intensity moments. I was gripping the wheel and then when I got to the other side I could just breathe.[14:39] High intensity moments are just life, and I need to balance them out with time to decompress.[15:58] This awareness has reminded me that I need to create space to get out of my own environment.[17:11] On my trip to Ireland, I was able to get out of my environment, and it's the same for this trip.[19:39] The other big gift this trip has given me is perspective from seeing the contrast in my life from intense to recovery. Memorable Quotes: “We can do high intensity as long as we balance that with some downtime, some downshifting, some restorative time.” - Mary Tess“We don’t have to live in go-mode all the time. Downshifting is how we keep moving forward with joy.” - Mary Tess“Rest doesn’t mean you’re falling behind. It means you’re preparing for the next climb.” - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess RooneyEmailHeart Value Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
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    22 min
  • EP257: Open Road Gratitude for Life’s Curveballs

    EP257: Open Road Gratitude for Life’s Curveballs
    Aug 28 2025
    I’ve been laughing at how quickly all my best-laid plans just kind of went sideways. I thought I had this trip with my dogs mapped out perfectly with the timing, the route, and the stops. But then, I encountered one little hiccup after another. A tire sensor acting up, late departures, and rolling into towns I didn’t even plan to see. I somehow even ended up in a fancy hotel with two German shepherds in tow. None of it was what I pictured, but it actually turned out better. As frustrating as change can feel in the moment, I’ve found it brings unexpected gifts like extra time with loved ones, new confidence in my dogs (and myself), and the simple joy of realizing we can handle more than we think. That’s what today’s Wise Walk is all about. It’s embracing the open road, giving gratitude for the surprises, and seeing how getting out of our comfort zone deepens our rhythm with ourselves and those we care about. Where in your life are you navigating the metaphorical open road?Is it requiring you to embrace change, embrace possibilities, and get resourceful because the unexpected is happening and you have to navigate that unexpectedness?As you ponder and reflect, are you gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and of others?What lessons are you learning as you navigate your open road, your journey, or how you want to move from point A to point B?Where in your life are you open to your own rhythm and open to the open road?When you get curveballs in life or a delay of game, can you give gratitude for how you embrace the change?Can you give gratitude for the possibilities that surface from that change?Can you see what’s possible out of it and recognize that this was a blessing in disguise, not what you set out to do, not your original plan, but something even better?As you step outside your comfort zone and embrace the change and possibilities in front of you, are you giving gratitude for those unexpected blessings?Are you giving gratitude for how you rise to the level of your own expectations?Are you giving celebration and kudos to those around you who rise to the level of the expectations that you set?Where in your life are you giving gratitude and appreciation for how you are navigating and staying in rhythm and flow as you deepen your own experience? I’d love to hear where in your life you’re giving gratitude and appreciation for how you’re navigating and staying in rhythm and flow. I have so much to give gratitude for including you, this podcast, and our weekly Wise Walks. Thank you for joining me, and I would love to hear what you took away from today's episode. Until next Thursday, keep your Stride On! In this episode: [02:14] My big lesson on this journey was the idea about embracing change and possibilities. I had intentions of leaving on a certain date, but I kept getting thrown curveballs. [03:08] I'm goal-oriented and having my plans changed was frustrating. In reality there was no reason that I couldn't pivot, and I got to spend extra quality time with my family. [04:35] The unexpected extra time that I got in St Augustine was really beautiful for me, my family, and my dogs. [05:45] I ended up stopping in Mobile, Alabama and staying at a very nice downtown hotel. I had some anxiety about the whole thing, but the dogs behaved perfectly. [07:39] I learned to embrace change when I'm in an environment that I didn't anticipate. The outcome was beautiful, and we were in a rhythm together. [08:36] This set us up with the idea of possibilities and being able to handle whatever was before us. [09:59] I also ended up connecting with a friend in Wichita Falls, Texas. It was an unexpected, awesome blessing to meet up with my friend on a road trip. [12:32] I had targeted destinations, but now I've learned it's better to go with the flow. [13:35] Embracing change and trying new things gets us out of our comfort zone. This expanded my understanding of myself and of my dogs and their capabilities. I have to give them more credit. [15:48] How often in our life can we embrace this mentality where we step out of our comfort zone and embrace change and then give gratitude for it? Memorable Quotes: “The best moments aren’t the ones I planned. They’re the ones that showed up when I finally stopped trying to control every detail.” - Mary Tess“I am gaining so much, and the dogs are gaining so much. We are gaining as a family unit by learning the rhythm of the road and learning what we're capable of while inviting transformation and going with the flow.” - Mary Tess“The rhythm of the road is a lot like the rhythm of life. It can be messy and unpredictable, but full of hidden gifts.” - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess RooneyEmailHeart Value Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
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    19 min
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