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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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  • EP288: Adaptive Resilience: Finding Strength in the Setback

    EP288: Adaptive Resilience: Finding Strength in the Setback
    2026/04/02
    Getting knocked off your feet has a way of bringing everything into focus. Whether it's a physical setback or something deeper on an emotional level, those moments where you feel depleted can leave you wondering how long it's going to take to feel like yourself again. I was recently in that place, recovering from a stomach virus that completely drained my energy, and it got me thinking about what it really means to rebuild not just physically, but in all areas of life. As I started to feel better, I couldn't help but notice how the body naturally adapts, creating strength and protection behind the scenes. It made me realize that we have that same ability in our emotional and energetic lives, too. We've all been through hard things before, and somewhere along the way, we've built the resilience to move through them again. This episode is about recognizing that process and learning how to trust that as you rebuild, you can come back even stronger. On today's Wise Walk, we slow down and explore what resilience really looks like in our own lives and how we recognize those low moments. Also, how we support ourselves through them and draw on our own history to remind ourselves that this too shall pass. When you hit those low points, where you feel depleted or stuck, what memories can you tap into that remind you you've been resilient before and that this too will pass?As you reflect on an area of your life that needs attention right now, can you recognize what's really going on and begin to reframe it into a growth moment instead of a setback?As you move through this experience, are you allowing yourself to reach out for support or permit yourself to take things off your plate?What can you let go of right now that isn't serving you so you can feel lighter and begin to rebuild from a stronger place?Where can you acknowledge the strength and skills you're gaining through this experience and remind yourself that you're stronger than this moment?How do you remind yourself that this is temporary and that you've made it through hard things before?What does resilience look like for you right now, not in theory, but in how you're actually showing up each day?Are you giving yourself enough self-compassion as you move through this, or are you expecting too much from yourself?Where might you be holding on to something that's keeping you stuck instead of allowing yourself to move forward?Who in your life truly understands what you're going through, and are you leaning into that support?What would it look like to trust that you are already rebuilding, even if it doesn't feel like it yet?How can you ground yourself in this moment so you feel a little steadier as you move through it?What is one small step you can take today that supports your healing or your progress? As we evolve, we begin to embrace this mindset of adaptive resilience. Whatever you're going through right now, know that you have it within you. You can recognize it, reframe it, reach out for help, rid yourself of what isn't serving you, and rebuild. I'd love to hear what you're navigating right now, and how you're leaning into your natural resilience. Reach out, share your story, and know that you're not alone. I look forward to next Thursday's Wise Walk. In this episode: [03:12] Our bodies are so miraculous. They have this high-functioning ability to adapt, even though we don't always know how to support it.[04:10] As we fight an illness, our bodies adapt. They create antibodies that clear infections and store memory cells to fight future infections and attacks.[05:04] Our bodies are constantly learning, growing, and adapting to our environment. Our memory cells are on autopilot, constantly supporting us in the background.[06:55] We also rebuild on an emotional level. Our emotions and energy have a natural growth mindset.[08:12] Whatever we are managing at this moment will pass. I came up with five elements that will help us restore and overcome physically and emotionally. [09:12] I'm looking forward to establishing a home base and creating nesting roots.[10:06] 1. We have to recognize when we are in that moment of not feeling our best. What are the threats? How can we reframe this? What am I supposed to learn? [11:01] 3. Reach out and ask for help. You don't have to do it alone.[12:22] 4. Rid yourself of anything that is not supporting you. [13:25] 5. Rebuild and become stronger than before. [14:05] If I get sick again, my memory cells will be able to recognize, reframe, reach out, rid, and rebuild. [15:13] One thing that has helped me when feeling ungrounded while searching for our home is to reach out to people who can support me. [17:09] I also know that I need to rid myself of influences that will make me feel worse about my situation.[18:06] This experience will help me rebuild in a stronger framework.[20:22] On an emotional and energetic level, where can we apply these five elements so that we can move through periods of transition and being ...
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    24 分
  • EP287: Storytelling as Medicine

    EP287: Storytelling as Medicine
    2026/03/26
    I just got back from the most beautiful weekend workshop called Celtic Medicine Storytelling, and I have to tell you, I didn't fully know what I was walking into when I signed up. What I walked away with has been sitting with me ever since. The whole purpose of the course was to honor the oral tradition of storytelling and to explore it through a Celtic lens, because the Irish, the Welsh, the English, they have always loved a good story. And honestly, who doesn't? There is something so timeless and so human about gathering together and sharing a story. What really struck me was how the instructors used folktales that we all grew up with, like the Tortoise and the Hare, or the Ugly Duckling, or Red Riding Hood as examples of how stories can actually serve as medicine for the soul. We all know these stories, maybe just vaguely, tucked somewhere in the back of our memory. But when you stop and really think about them, those morals run deep. Slow and steady wins the race. Never judge based on appearance. Stay true to yourself. These weren't just bedtime stories. They were quietly shaping the way we see the world, the way we treat others, and honestly, the way we treat ourselves. This got me thinking about the stories we carry with us, the ones that made an impression on us as kids and the ones we now have the opportunity to pass on. Whether you're a parent or a grandparent, an aunt or uncle or maybe just someone who has a young person in your life that you love and want to influence, give the gift of sharing these stories. In helping that next generation feel connected to something so much bigger than themselves. On today's Wise Walk, we're going to slow down and explore how the stories we tell can truly become medicine for our lives. When you reflect back on your childhood, what were some of the folktales or stories that really impacted you?What ones stuck with you, and what ones do you want to share with the younger generation in your life?How did those stories influence you, and how do they make an impression on you now as you reflect back?What are the ways you are continuing to honor this oral tradition of storytelling, maybe sharing stories from your own life in a folk style way so that others feel the moral is relatable and tangible?How are you using stories in your life to support you?How are you taking a folktale you heard and relating to the moral of that story, applying it in your life, or giving yourself some grace because you connect with it on some level?Where can you stop judging yourself for being different or unique, and how can you give yourself the patience and the grace and the space to become the hero in your own story?Over the next several days, can you listen to whatever stories come your way with this perspective of how you can feed the story that someone is sharing, noticing what resonates and how you relate?Can you also feed yourself with that awareness in a way that supports your own growth, your own ability to be kind to yourself, and to just be at peace with whatever surfaces?When was the last time you told a story about how you struggled, what you gained, and how you got to the other side?Whatever is going on in your life right now, how can you hone the craft of your oral storytelling and share your stories with vulnerability, carving out the essential details so your listener stays engaged?How can you speak from your heart, allow awareness to surface, and then welcome the listener to feed the story back to you?What are the stories you want to continue to share because they are so resonant that you could apply them at various phases of your life and give yourself the grace and acceptance that you deserve? Stories are medicine. That is truly the gift I took away from this experience, and I hope it feels just as resonant for you wherever you are and however your day is unfolding. I want you to know that you are medicine for me too. When you share your feedback, when you share what surfaced for you after an episode, you are feeding this story that we are all building together. I would love to hear what you took away from today and what is coming up for you in your own life. Until next Thursday, I look forward to our next Wise Walk together. In this episode: [03:48] I've always been athletic, but I haven't always been the fastest. I really connected with the story of the tortoise and the hare.[05:15] Accepting that I'm not always the fastest one has given me peace.[07:17] At the Celtic Medicine Storytelling workshop, they would tell Celtic stories and then ask us to share how we related to the stories. Feeding the story.[08:18] I love how when we hear stories during different phases of our lives, we relate on different levels. [09:00] We're constantly trying to engage with others.[11:19] I also had an opportunity to share a personal story in a folk style way. There was a moral and contrast or climax.[13:34] We were also to honor the tradition of oral story telling. The oral ...
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    25 分
  • EP286: Rooted in Patience

    EP286: Rooted in Patience
    2026/03/19
    As we approach springtime, I can already feel that anticipation and anxiety. This idea of okay, let's get ready to rush, let's get ready to move fast. This wanting, this desire to move out of the waiting place. Because winter kind of feels like a waiting place. This season of calmness, this season of slowing down. And then we hit spring and everything just moves a little bit faster. I have a dear friend who is waiting for his house to sell. He has done everything right, including pricing it well and doing his homework; now he just has to trust that the right buyer will come at the right time. On the flip side, I am actively looking for a home, and I keep finding properties that are close but not quite right. As much as I want to just pull the trigger and move on, I keep coming back to this truth: when I have rushed things in the past, when I have been more impulsive, that is when I tend to make mistakes. That is when the unintended consequences show up. On today's Wise Walk, we're going to slow down, check our reality, and explore how to truly embrace the power of waiting and what it can open up for us when we do. As you move into this new season, are you feeling rushed or are you managing your expectations with patience?Are you planting seeds in your life and then wanting them to bloom immediately?Are you appreciating the power of waiting and what it can open up for you?Where in your life are you feeling impatient right now?Is there something you are excited about but find yourself wanting to rush?When a big decision is in front of you, are you giving yourself enough time to truly sleep on it?Are you spending energy trying to control things that are simply not yours to control?What areas of your life are calling for your attention while you wait?What strategies are you using to remind yourself to trust the process?How are you shifting away from the pull of instant gratification and giving yourself space to sleep on it?Are you able to release the outcome once you have done everything you can?How are you looking to nature for inspiration to stay grounded when the impulse to rush starts to creep in? I would love to hear what you took away from today's episode and how you are applying patience in your life. The self-awareness you bring to your own journey inspires me and helps us all move through the seasons, whatever season we are in, with a little more grace. Drop me a note and let me know what strategies are working for you, because I am always learning too. I look forward to joining you on next Thursday's Wise Walk, so be sure to tune in. Until then, prioritize fun as you read the signs, direct your path, and get your Stride On. In this episode: [02:47] A dear friend of mine listed his house on the market. The waiting is a painful process. He knows his best plan is to wait patiently. [04:57] I'm trying to find a home. I want at least two acres and no HOA (Home Owners Association). [06:06] I want the flexibility and freedom to change my situation if needed. [07:16] I found an amazing property, but there was an HOA. There's a three-day rule for big decisions. We often get impatient.[08:24] Strategies for waiting include acknowledging the feeling, sleeping on it, creating space, and seeing if the sense of urgency is still as strong. [09:30] It's okay, the right property will come up when it's meant to be.[10:07] FOMO can create mistakes and regrets. We live in abundance and can always find another deal.[12:49] Another strategy I'm using is shifting my focus to another part of my life.[13:13] I need to put my energy in areas of my life that I can control.[14:01] Last year, my word of the year was co-create. This year, I chose the word bloom. I'm looking for inspiration from nature, and nature will bloom in its own due time. [15:24] A cool thing about this strategy is that other areas of my life are getting the attention they need.[16:01] When we release the impatience that we're feeling, we create space to put our energy into other areas that matter.[16:32] My friend has put everything in place to attract the right buyer. Now he is releasing it and going to Paris while it sells.[17:04] I hope you're employing strategies to manage the impatience and waiting. Memorable Quotes: "The right opportunities will unfold at the perfect time, just as springtime arrives at the perfect time." - Mary Tess"When we release the impatience we are feeling, we create space to put our energy on the things that matter." - Mary Tess"We live in abundance. That will never be the last good deal, the last great view, the last right opportunity." - Mary Tess"Waiting is not wasted time. It is a skill, and when you master it, it gives you a gift you cannot always explain." - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess RooneyEmailHeart Value Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
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    18 分
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