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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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  • EP310: Focus on What You "Have" and "Have Done"

    EP310: Focus on What You "Have" and "Have Done"
    2026/09/03

    A friend of mine is doing some really exciting things right now. She is building a new business, speaking at fashion events, and stretching herself in all kinds of new ways. When we were talking recently, one of the things she focused on was the fact that she has not been exercising. I remember thinking, why are we so quick to notice the thing we have not done instead of everything we have and have done?

    I have caught myself doing the same thing. We can accomplish 99 things and somehow we let that one thing we didn't complete, overshadow all we accomplished. Sometimes life simply requires us to put certain priorities on the back burner while we give our energy to something else. That does not mean those things no longer matter. It may simply mean we are exercising different muscles right now and focusing on what this season in life needs from us.

    On today's Wise Walk, we talk about shifting our attention from the have-nots to the haves, appreciating what we are accomplishing instead of judging ourselves for what we have not gotten to, and giving ourselves permission to prioritize what matters most right now with more self-love and compassion.

    • Do you find yourself beating yourself up over things you haven't done lately or haven't gotten around to?
    • In those moments, can you catch yourself and let self-love and self-care wash over you?
    • Can you shift your focus from what you haven't done to appreciating what you have accomplished and the new muscles you are exercising?
    • Is there an area of your life where you are being critical of yourself because you haven't gotten to something?
    • Can you reframe that disappointment by acknowledging what you want to circle back to while appreciating everything that is benefiting from your heart, energy, and intention?
    • Are you able to give yourself credit for how you are showing up, what you are accomplishing, and how you are supporting both your present and future self?
    • When you reframe your mindset, how do you feel, and can you get excited about the vision you hold for your future self?

    Catch yourself when you focus on what you haven't done, and take a moment to appreciate everything you have accomplished. Trust what you are being called to focus on when it feels aligned with your energy, effort, and expertise.

    Let me know what you took away from this episode, and I'll talk to you on next week's Wise Walk.

    In this episode:

    • [03:07] Our brains are conditioned to hold on to the negative elements in life.
    • [04:16] How one less than glowing review took over my thoughts.
    • [05:48] Reframing how to look at critical feedback is so important. We need to appreciate our wins.
    • [06:51] We can focus on priorities and circle back to the other things later.
    • [07:42] We need laser focus to incorporate the elements that help us become our highest and best self.
    • [09:18] Just like my friend, I too realized I wasn't exercising as much as I wanted to. I'm still moving my body and using different muscles than I'm used to.
    • [10:20] I need to let go of the list of what I haven't done lately.
    • [11:07] Sometimes we need to step back and appreciate what matters.
    • [13:17] Think about how you can help yourself move with more self-love and compassion. Be appreciative about what you're doing and how you're showing up for yourself.

    Memorable Quotes:

      • "We need to appreciate the wins in our lives and recognize what we are doing right, what we are accomplishing, and how we are showing up." - Mary Tess
      • "Let go of the things you are not getting to without guilt. You can circle back to them when the time is right." - Mary Tess
      • "Give yourself self-love and compassion for being present with what you need right now instead of focusing on everything you haven't done." - Mary Tess
      • "Move through life with more self-love, self-compassion, and a deep appreciation for what you are doing and how you are showing up." - Mary Tess

    Links and Resources:

    • Mary Tess Rooney
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  • EP309: Who Has Your Back? Self-reliance Meets Support

    EP309: Who Has Your Back? Self-reliance Meets Support
    2026/08/27
    Sometimes life gives us a lesson we already know, but apparently need to learn again. I recently tweaked my back while moving an extremely heavy piece of furniture, and I knew immediately that I had to stop. There was a time when I might have tried to push through the pain and finish what I started, but experience has taught me that ignoring what my body is telling me usually makes things worse. This time, I grabbed the ice, stopped trying to solve the problem myself, and started figuring out who I could call for help. What surprised me was how vulnerable that felt. Asking movers to finish the job was one thing, but as the reality of my injury set in, I realized I needed help with some very basic parts of my life. I couldn't drive home as planned. I couldn't bend down to feed my dogs. I had to call people I love and admit that I simply could not do certain things on my own. As uncomfortable as that was, every phone call became a reminder that receiving support is not a failure of self-reliance. Sometimes it is exactly what allows us to take care of ourselves and move through a difficult moment without making it harder than it already is. In this episode, we're taking a Wise Walk together to look at the heavy loads we carry and why so many of us wait until we're in crisis before asking someone to share them. Where could you use a little more support right now? Who has shown you that they genuinely have your back? And can you allow yourself to receive their help without guilt or the feeling that you're putting someone out? I am learning that being strong doesn't always mean doing everything myself. Sometimes strength looks like being vulnerable enough to say, "I need help," and then letting someone show up for me. What memorable painful experiences have forced you to stop midstream because pressing on would have caused further harm?When physical, emotional, or energetic pain surfaced, were you able to pause, honor what you were feeling, regroup, and determine your next steps?Where in your life have you ignored pain or discomfort that was trying to tell you to stop?What did you learn from those experiences that you want to carry forward the next time something painful happens?Where in your life are you carrying a physical, emotional, or energetic load that you may not need to carry alone?Where can you become vulnerable and ask for help before you reach a crisis point?Once you ask for help, how can you receive that support without guilt or feeling like you are putting someone out?What resources are available through your family, friends, or contacts that could help you carry a difficult load?What other tools, techniques, or resources could help you move through a vulnerable period with greater ease, support, and confidence?How can receiving the support you need help you move through hardship while carrying the lessons from that experience forward? I hope you're not carrying heavy loads by yourself. Be vulnerable enough to ask for the support you deserve and allow others to share the load. In doing so, you may deepen the bonds of friendship, love, respect, and support around you. I would love to hear what you took away from today's episode. Thank you so much for listening. Be sure to tune in next Thursday for another wise walk. Please be sure to prioritize fun as you read the signs, direct your path and get your Stride On. In this episode: [03:26] I've tweaked my back in the past. My back has vulnerable points. I need to be more careful than most.[04:39] Each time I injure my back I get a little more in tune on how to respond.[05:36] While I was laid up, I began to make phone calls and request help for my current situation. [06:44] The thing I took away from this experience is that I had to learn how to ask for help.[07:27] When we are down and out we have to face our fears about being vulnerable. Pain forces us to confront the feeling of resistance when asking for help.[09:09] I also had to call my cousin for help with feeding my dogs.[11:21] Once I started exercising the muscle of asking for help, it actually got a lot easier.[12:33] When we are vulnerable, it's important to feel seen and heard.[13:37] I also started thinking about support in broader terms. I invested in a back brace to feel more secure and calm.[16:17] My big takeaway is that it's okay to have a mentality of self-reliance. It's also important to remember that we don't have to carry everything by ourselves.[17:28] We all need each other and are better together. We stand stronger in our foundational root chakra when we know when to ask for help. Memorable Quotes: "Where in your life are you carrying a heavy load that you don't need to carry alone? Sometimes asking for help is exactly what allows life to move a little more smoothly." - Mary Tess"When we are vulnerable enough to ask for help, we also get to see who genuinely shows up for us, who has our back, and who is willing to stand beside us when things get hard." - Mary Tess"When ...
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  • EP308: The Flavor Profiles of a Satisfying Life

    EP308: The Flavor Profiles of a Satisfying Life
    2026/08/20
    Years ago, I spent some time studying Ayurveda and learning more about how food can support the body. One thing I remember really liking was the idea of bringing different tastes into a meal. Instead of eating something that hits only one note, you include a mix of flavors so the meal feels more satisfying and complete. I started thinking about that again recently, only this time in terms of life. There are certain things I need in my day that help me feel good about how I invested my time. Moving my body is one. Being outside is another. I love learning, having meaningful conversations, working with my animals, and knowing I did something useful for someone else. I also need that point when I can say, "day is done," and stop pushing myself to do more. On today's Wise Walk, we talk about the different flavor profiles that make a life feel satisfying, why those ingredients will look different for each of us, and how being more intentional about what we include in our days can help us feel more balanced and complete. What does feeling satisfied mean to you?In what ways do you feel satisfied in your body, heart, energy, relationships, career, and activities?How can you direct or redirect your energy toward the things that help you feel satisfied?What activities allow you to actively direct your energy toward the areas of your life that bring you satisfaction?How do you incorporate those activities into your day?Do you have enough variety in the things that help you feel satisfied?Are your personal flavor profiles connected to relationships, learning, acts of service, or other meaningful experiences?How are you incorporating your heart, mind, body, and soul into the way you live each day?What are the things that light you up, and how do you feel when you make time for them?What do you notice when those important elements are missing from your day?Where can you be more intentional about choosing the things that help you feel satisfied, grounded, calm, and balanced?How can you create a clear stopping point at the end of the day and shift your energy toward reflection, recovery, restoration, or nourishment?How do you create satisfaction during the times when you do not need to be "on"?Are there areas of your life where you are depriving yourself of the flavor profiles or sensory experiences that help you feel abundant, grateful, and fulfilled?How can you become more aware of what feels aligned for you and what does not?How can you intentionally choose more of the things that bring you satisfaction?What can you eliminate from your life that is weighing you down or pulling you away from the experience you want to create?What elements help you feel complete in how you show up for others and how you show up for yourself?How can you create balance between being of service to others and giving yourself what you need to unwind at the end of the day? I'd love to hear what helps you feel satisfied and how you create balance in your life. Please send me your thoughts and feedback. I look forward to next Thursday's Wise Walk. Until then, prioritize fun as you read the signs, direct your path, and get your stride on. In this episode: [01:47] I studied Ayurvedic practices as a way to support my body. Ayurveda has different healing beliefs and works with food and spices as nourishment, and also incorporates body cleansing practices.[02:16] They focus on the mind, body, heart and soul alignment. It's being intentional about how we prepare our food. [03:07] Spices are incorporated to help our bodies feel supported.[04:02] There are six fundamental taste that we should achieve in every meal including sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, and astringent.[05:19] Things I should include in my everyday life flavor profile include exercise, nature, meaningful conversations, learning, and being of service.[07:07] At the end of the day, my aunt and I will always say, "Day is done."[08:36] Shifting energy and going inward and using your "off switch" is also very satisfying.[12:51] One of the ayurvedic flavor profiles is sweetness. I make a point to incorporate sweetness in my day. I have something sweet after my meal.[14:40] My sweet stopper has helped prevent me from overindulging.[15:43] This helps close out the eating experience for me.[17:11] We can be intentional about incorporating flavor profiles into our days so we feel satisfied. Memorable Quotes: "Satisfaction is personal. Each of us has to recognize what makes us feel nourished, supported, and complete, then intentionally direct our energy toward those things." - Mary Tess"A satisfying life is not built from one thing alone. It comes from understanding the different experiences that energize us and making space for them in our daily lives." - Mary Tess"When we make room for the things that light us up, we give ourselves a better chance to end the day feeling complete rather than wondering what was missing." - Mary Tess"Balance includes knowing when to be fully engaged and...
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