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True Stride

True Stride

著者： 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! 個人的成功 社会科学 自己啓発
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  • EP317: Fall Release, Winter Rest: Lessons from Nature

    EP317: Fall Release, Winter Rest: Lessons from Nature
    2026/10/22
    I love the change of seasons, especially when fall starts giving us those first chilly mornings. After months of being outside, making plans, and staying busy, I'm usually ready to slow things down. I notice it when I take the dogs out and can't wait to get back inside where it's warm. Spring and summer have always been my more active seasons, and I enjoy everything that comes with them. But I don't necessarily want to keep that same pace all year. When I look around at what's happening in nature, I see plenty of examples of why it's okay to do things differently as the seasons change. This fall, I've decided that I'm not signing up for anything new. I started taking clogging lessons over the summer, and I'm enjoying those, so I'll keep going. But when a beekeeping course caught my attention, I had to remind myself that I don't need to explore every interest right now. I've also decided to take a break from having guests for a little while. I've had some wonderful visitors over the spring and summer, but I don't need to keep filling up my calendar. That's not always easy for me because I love learning new things and having new experiences. But I'm realizing there's a lot to enjoy about what I'm already doing, and I don't want to be so busy that I miss that. On today's Wise Walk, we're taking some lessons from nature as we move through fall and get ready for winter. I've been thinking about trees and how they pull nutrients back into their trunks before dropping their leaves. I love the idea that we can do something similar with the experiences we've had. We can hold on to what was good about them without continuing to give them so much of our time and energy. And when winter comes, maybe we can learn something from bears that hibernate or seeds that need a cold season before they sprout. Even bees have their own way of getting through winter by gathering together. So I'm curious, what are you ready to release this fall? And when you think about resting this winter, what would that actually look like for you? Maybe it's spending more time alone, or maybe it's being with the people who make you feel good. I know I'm looking forward to having a little less on my calendar and seeing how that feels. How do you show up in each of the four seasons, and what lessons do you take from nature?What do you tend to do or avoid during spring, summer, fall, and winter?As we move through fall and prepare for winter, what lessons from nature can you apply to your own life?Where in your life can you follow the example of a tree by holding on to what nourishes you while letting go of what no longer serves you?Which activities, experiences, or relationships are you ready to release while holding on to the goodness you've gained from them?What are you ready to release this fall to prepare for winter?What type of rest do you need during the winter season?How can you embrace the stillness and slower pace of winter to restore and replenish your energy?Where in your life do you need a period of rest, much like a seed, before you're ready to emerge and bloom again?How is your need for rest similar to soil needing time to recover and replenish its nutrients?What can you learn from the way soil naturally restores itself, and how can you apply those lessons to your own life? I would love to hear what you took away from today's episode, and learn about your examples of what you're doing during this fall and this winter. I'm super excited for all of us, and I look forward to continuing our Wise Walks each and every week. Be sure to tune in to next Thursday for another episode, and be sure to prioritize fun as you read the signs, direct your path and get your Stride On. In this episode: [02:16] Spring and summer are my most active seasons. We see this in nature too. We get cues from nature.[03:29] Fall is about releasing and slowing down, and preparing for the winter.[04:29] The changing season is a great reminder to go inward for the fall and release whatever isn't serving us. [05:16] The tree is a great example of what we should do for the fall. Trees take nutrients inward before they release their leaves. [07:56] I'm not signing up for anything new right now. I'm just going to embrace what is already in my routine.[09:08] I'm also releasing any new guests for a while. I'm taking an example from bears and hibernating for awhile. [11:02] I've learned that in nature, many seeds need a cold period before they can sprout.[13:27] Soil also needs a period of rest. We also need that period of rest.[15:12] We all recharge and recover differently. Just like the bees rally around the queen to survive the winter. Memorable Quotes: "Rest is not about a break from growth. We're not giving up on growing. We too need rest so we can emerge and bloom again." - Mary Tess "We can appreciate all the goodness we've gained from our experiences and hold on to it as we slow down and prepare to rest. " - Mary Tess "We don't have to get drawn into ...
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  • EP316: When Staying the Course Changes Everything

    EP316: When Staying the Course Changes Everything
    2026/10/15
    It's hard to believe that this month marks six years since we launched this podcast. When I started True Stride, I was focused on what I could bring to each episode. I wanted our Wise Walks to be useful, and I put quite a bit of pressure on myself to make sure there was something worthwhile in every conversation. What I didn't think about was how showing up every week might change me. Now I catch myself paying more attention to feelings I might once have brushed aside. I notice the pauses when someone is talking, and I'm more likely to ask another question instead of rushing in with an answer. Some of the changes haven't been quite so easy. I spent a lot of time early on thinking about downloads, social media, and whether I was doing enough to make this podcast successful. I even wondered about quitting during a stretch when I wasn't hearing much from listeners. I had to ask myself whether I was still enjoying these conversations and whether they mattered to me, even without the feedback. That helped me recognize how much of my old corporate definition of success I was still carrying around. I've become more comfortable letting go of those expectations and allowing these conversations to be whatever they need to be. On today's Wise Walk, we're reflecting on the things we've stayed with long enough to notice a change in ourselves. It could be a relationship, a career path, a hobby, or something we started without any idea where it might lead. We're considering what we've learned, what we've given up along the way, and how our reasons for continuing may have changed. Six years later, I still look forward to showing up for our weekly conversations, and I'm grateful for how much they've taught me. I hope you'll take some time to appreciate the ways your own commitments have helped you grow, too. What is something in your life you've stuck with long enough for it to change you, whether it's a career, hobby, interest, or relationship?How have you changed since you first started, and what do those changes feel like to you?In what ways have those changes supported you over the years, and what might you do differently if you could start over?Have you noticed any changes in how you process everyday challenges or emotions?Are you more curious about your feelings and better able to lean into your heart rather than relying solely on logic?How has connecting your heart and head changed the way you navigate life's ups and downs?How has sticking with something helped you follow your heart and make a positive impact on yourself or others?What do you appreciate most about how you've grown and evolved over the years?What have you had to give up in other areas of your life to stay committed to something, and has it been worth it?Have you ever considered quitting, and what kept you going?How has your definition of success changed since you first started?Does what you're doing still align with your personal definition of success?When you experience doubt, worry, or insecurity, how can you use what you've learned to encourage yourself to keep going?How can you appreciate the changes you've experienced and the sacrifices you've made along the way?What keeps you going when you feel like giving up, and does that commitment still resonate with you?If something has changed you for the better but no longer feels aligned, might it be time to let it go?What would moving on from that experience look like for you? I still have so much to learn about myself, and I love our weekly Wise Walks and how they've enriched my life and our conversations. I want to keep getting better at defining success on my terms and continue striding forward. I'd love to hear what you took away from today's episode, so please feel free to reach out. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being on this journey with me and helping me become a better human for myself and others. I look forward to next Thursday's Wise Walk. In this episode: [01:59] When I first started this podcast, I never imagined it would last six years. I wasn't thinking about the different ways it would change me or you. [03:10] I never realized how the weekly check-ins would change my own ability to assess my choices. I also listen differently now.[04:11] I didn't realize how this process of dropping into my heart would fundamentally change my ability to consider options.[05:25] It's pretty cool to realize how much this practice has changed how I show up for myself and others.[07:33] I initially thought every episode had to have a huge meaningful impact, but I realized it's real down-to-earth life conversations that matter.[08:37] I don't have to try overly hard to impress you with impact and thoughtfulness. I just share real life examples and explore the shifts.[09:45] When we get real about where we are and what's going on, it almost gives others permission to do the same.[10:06] I've also become much more comfortable with being vulnerable.[12:10] You listeners are my people. Where...
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    23 分
  • EP315: When Helping Opens Unexpected Doors

    EP315: When Helping Opens Unexpected Doors
    2026/10/08
    Early in my sales career, I found myself teaching sales new hires (who were struggling to get up to speed) about our products, services, and systems. I'm a teacher and healer at heart, so helping them came naturally, even though the time I spent supporting them was time away from earning commission. What I couldn't see then was that making those small deposits would eventually lead me into sales training and open up an entirely new direction in my career. That experience has stayed with me because we don't always know what will come from simply sharing what we have to offer. Sometimes it's our knowledge, our time, or one of those natural gifts that can make a real difference for someone else. Following our heart and being of service can create opportunities we never expected, but it's also important to notice when giving starts to feel one-sided. We can make deposits in others while still communicating what we need and allowing them to make deposits in us. On today's Wise Walk, we're slowing down to notice that ebb and flow in our own lives. We're looking at what it means to see a need, offer what feels aligned, and stay open to receiving support when we need it too. When that exchange comes from the heart, we have a chance to strengthen our relationships, appreciate what each of us brings to the table, and create a little more connection along the way. Can you reflect on a time when you saw a need that wasn't technically your responsibility, but you chose to step in and help anyway?What did you receive in return from that experience, whether it was satisfaction, appreciation, an opportunity, or something unexpected?Where in your life have you experienced that ebb and flow of making deposits in others and eventually receiving support in return?What needs do you have in your life right now, and are you communicating them clearly enough for someone else to recognize where they can help?Are you willing to receive help with gratitude when someone feels called to make a deposit for you?Where do you see opportunities to make deposits in your neighbors, your team, your community, or the people around you?How can you make sure the time, energy, and natural gifts you contribute are seen and appreciated?When someone has made a meaningful deposit in you, how can you look for the right opportunity to return that support in a way that feels meaningful to them? Wherever you are in life, I'd love to hear how you're following your heart, noticing where you can be of service, and making sure your contributions are valued. When we stay open to both giving and receiving those deposits, it creates a beautiful flow. Feel free to reach out and share. I look forward to next Thursday's Wise Walk, so be sure to tune in for another episode. Until then, please be sure to prioritize fun as you read the signs, direct your path, and get your Stride On. In this episode: [06:42] One of the things I love about that experience is that seeing the need for new hires prompted me to get into sales training and teaching.[08:08] I began helping new hires and it turned into an entire career. I even trained people in Paris, Frankfurt, and England.[09:28] This experience reminded me of how important it is for all of us to follow our hearts. We don't know until we try and see what magical doors the universe is opening up for us. [10:39] If we are able to see a need and share our natural born talents, we just won't know where the universe takes us.[11:09] The more we invest in those around us, the stronger those energetic exchanges are. [15:24] Living in the country, sometimes we need to depend on our neighbors and call on someone when we have a need. We also need to be open to opportunities where we can be of service.[16:08] Growing together as a community is a beautiful gift that we can give to each other. Memorable Quotes: "Until we try, we really don't know. Sometimes the universe has a magical way of opening doors for us." - Mary Tess "The more that we invest in each other and ourselves, these energetic exchanges just happen more naturally." - Mary Tess "When you see a need and feel called, listen, be aware, and decide if it feels right for you to be of service." - Mary Tess "We can grow together as a community and have this natural energy exchange that comes from the heart." - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess RooneyEmailHeart Value Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
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