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True Stride

True Stride

De: 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! Biografías y Memorias Ciencias Sociales Desarrollo Personal Éxito Personal
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  • EP285: Courage to Embrace Change: Small Steps = Big Shifts

    EP285: Courage to Embrace Change: Small Steps = Big Shifts
    Mar 12 2026
    As a follow-up to last week, I chose to attend my friend's 50th birthday party and go all in on that experience, and I'll tell you what, it totally paid off. We danced, we laughed, we had some sentimental moments. It was just a beautiful thing. I haven't danced in a long time and I love dancing, so it was really fun to connect with myself, and I felt even more connected to my friend and her family too. And here's the thing, I got inspiration at that party. I was talking to my dear friend's sister, Ingrid, and she was sharing how much she loved her new gig. She had been a school teacher and now she's working in corporate America, and to see her on the other side of that major shift, was powerful. She just looked vibrant and happy. Her choice to reinvent her career path and the action she put behind it, that is the essence of embracing change with courage. So on today's Wise Walk, let's slow down and consider how you are facing changes in your life. Are you able to face them with courage, with tenacity, with self-belief? Because I truly believe that when you embrace change with the courage that already exists within you, you will get to the other side. Can you tap into the brave part of yourself and trust that if you embrace change with courage you will get to the other side?How are you supporting yourself as you explore the change you are being called toward?Whatever change you are seeking, whether it is career, relationship, a move, retirement, a hobby, or something else entirely, can you hone in on your intention?What is driving you to embrace this change?Can you find a way to move forward with courage, bravery, self-belief, and tenacity?Can you look at where you are today and commit to taking just one small step?Can you acknowledge just how far you have come with each step you have already taken?Can you recognize the power of your own ability to get unstuck when you feel stuck?If you do feel stuck right now, what is one thing that will support you in seeking the freedom and true independence that comes from within? Thank you for taking this Wise Walk with me and for sharing your stories. I love how when we come together and get vulnerable, we give each other the gifts of self-belief, tenacity, and courage to move forward. So tap into that deep inner knowing and muster up the courage to take just one small step today, whatever that looks like for you. And until next Thursday, prioritize fun, read the signs, direct your path, and get your Stride On. In this episode: [04:01] There are many times in our life where we may feel stuck. When it's time to implement change, we need to be careful with how we think about it and who we let influence our decisions. [05:10] Embracing change can be scary. We have internal struggles and opposing external sources influencing us. [06:08] True freedom comes from doing our own thing and following our heart. We have the freedom to choose and pivot.[07:22] Fear can show us that it's something we actually care about. Taking one small step at a time can lead to big shifts and big results.[10:16] If Ingrid is listening, please take this time to acknowledge yourself and the life you've created. Thank you for the inspiration.[11:03] I'm also facing a change and planning to look at property in Northern Georgia. I'm drawn to this area for multiple reasons. [12:31] I'm going to immerse myself in the community, look at properties, and keep taking small steps.[13:08] I'm protecting this intention and not sharing it with just anybody. You Striders are important. [16:17] "I never lose. I either win or learn." Nelson Mandela[17:05] When we embrace change, we don't lose. We win when we better ourselves. [18:39] If I go through a change and make a major shift in life, I can always pivot if it doesn't play out the way I want. Memorable Quotes: "True freedom comes from doing our own thing. When we follow our heart, set an intention, and follow through, that is very freeing." - Mary Tess"Anytime I have fear, I go, okay, this is scary, but I know that this is also important to me. When I get that fear response, it means this is something I actually care about, something I really want." - Mary Tess"We are so busy taking those small steps that we forget to acknowledge just how far we've come." - Mary Tess"You already have what you need. Go after whatever your heart is calling you to do and see what's possible for yourself." - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess RooneyEmailHeart Value Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
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    22 m
  • EP284: Commit to One Opportunity, Without FOMO

    EP284: Commit to One Opportunity, Without FOMO
    Mar 5 2026
    Have you ever said yes to something that felt like a full-body, no-doubt-about-it yes and then almost immediately, another opportunity showed up that you were equally excited about? That has been my world lately. And honestly, as much as I love having options, there is something quietly exhausting about standing at a crossroads when both paths genuinely appeal to you. What I've been noticing is that the pull to do it all, to find some creative way to say yes to everything, doesn't always come from ambition. Sometimes it comes from not wanting to miss out, or from not wanting to let anyone down including yourself. But I've been learning, slowly and sometimes the hard way, that trying to be in two places at once often means you're not truly present in either one. So on today's Wise Walk, I'm inviting you to slow down with me and get honest about what it actually feels like to choose one thing and let the other go with intention, without guilt, and without the weight of regret. Because there's real power in going all in on the one thing your heart is calling you toward. How are you getting grounded in order to make the best choice for you in this moment, in the you that exists right now?How are you going through the process of dropping into your heart or checking in with yourself enough to get clarity?How are you following up with yourself to release that other opportunity and not doubt it or have regrets?What does this experience look like for you right now, and are there opportunities to refine it so you get better and better at following your heart?When you're torn between two opportunities, what are the ways you are staying true to yourself and not getting caught up in FOMO?When can you say no because you're choosing your own sanity and choosing to be fully present for the one experience you're going all in on?Can you trust that if another opportunity needs to be part of your experience, something similar if not better will present itself at a later date?Is no for now okay, and can you just let it go?How often do savvy marketing strategies create fear or anxiety of missing out, and are you able to distance yourself enough to ask if you'd still say yes next month?What is the best use of your time and energy in this moment?How do you handle it when a dear loved one is the one creating that pressure to show up?Are you staying grounded in how you show up and not spreading yourself too thin?What does it feel like when you say no for now and choose your sanity, your peace, and your harmony?Are you giving yourself credit for being intentional about directing your energy toward what matters most to you? Wherever you are and whatever's unfolding in your life right now, I hope you're showing up fully energized, present, and excited about what you're saying yes to. And for the things you're saying not right now to, I hope you're holding those with anticipation rather than regret. It goes a long way. I'd love to hear what you took away from today's episode, so feel free to reach out, and I'll see you next Thursday for another Wise Walk. In this episode: [02:58] I'm super excited because my friend's 50th birthday party is coming up this weekend. It's important for me to show up for her.[04:02] Then I was invited to attend a workshop on the same weekend. This Workshop is something that I would be excited to learn, and it's also a rare opportunity. I had to reflect on if I could do both things.[05:07] Would I be able to enjoy the party if I had to fly at the crack of dawn to do both? I felt anxiety rising in me when I thought about this question.[06:03] The thought of doing both made me feel exhausted. I ended up saying no to the workshop. [07:09] When I try to do too much in too short of a period, I don't show up as my best self.[11:00] It's funny because in my life, I feel like when I need to learn a lesson, this happens more often than not.[12:22] When I have opportunities competing with my time, I'm getting better at saying I can't do both and not putting pressure on myself.[13:47] I'm choosing not to get swept up in the energy of fear of missing out.[15:20] I also want to take this moment to thank you. All of the Wise Walks that we go on creates a safe place for me to reflect. You have helped me to go inward and be intentional. Memorable Quotes: "I don't have to buy into that fear of missing out. I don't have to let that influence my decision because my decisions affect me." - Mary Tess"Anytime I try to do too much in too short of a period, I am not showing up as my best self." - Mary Tess"I want to enjoy life. I really want to show up in meaningful ways for myself and for those that I love." - Mary Tess"I'm getting better at making choices that say — I can't do both, I don't want to do both, I don't want to put that pressure on myself." - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess RooneyEmailHeart Value Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
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    18 m
  • EP283: Finding Growth Inside Bittersweet Moments

    EP283: Finding Growth Inside Bittersweet Moments
    Feb 26 2026
    There are moments in life when something can feel completely right and heavy at the same time. That's the space I've been sitting in lately. We recently sold our camper van, and while I know this decision aligns with where I am in this season, I'd be lying if I said it didn't stir up a surprising mix of emotions. Gratitude, nostalgia, sadness, relief, excitement. They've all been showing up, sometimes within minutes of each other. What this experience has reminded me is how often endings and beginnings travel together. Rarely do we get one without the other. And even when we consciously choose change, there can still be grief, doubt, or that strange bittersweet feeling that's hard to put into words. This conversation explores what it means to make space for those emotions rather than rushing past them, and today's Wise Walk invites you to reflect on the transitions unfolding in your own life. Are you giving yourself permission to feel your emotions without judgment as you move through transitions?Can you acknowledge both the excitement and the heaviness that may be present at the same time?Are there feelings of loss, doubt, or uncertainty that need space and recognition?Can you process these emotions in a way you can clearly articulate and share with someone you trust?What identity, role, or chapter of your life feels like it is coming to an end?Which emotions feel most present for you right now?What feels heavy or difficult to release?What about this transition feels hopeful, relieving, or exciting?Can you sit with this ending long enough to honor who you were in that phase of life?What did you value, learn, or gain from that version of yourself?Where have you grown through this experience?What no longer serves you as you step into your next chapter? If you're moving through a transition right now, I hope you remember to be kind and gentle with yourself. And if someone you love is navigating change, your patience and support can mean more than you realize. I'm still in the process of working through my own bittersweet emotions, and I look forward to sharing the new beginnings ahead. Until next time, keep honoring your journey, prioritize fun, and get your stride on. In this episode: [05:14] Sometimes in the past, when I worked really hard to achieve something, I didn't feel like I was allowed to acknowledge any emotions that didn't match that goal.[06:04] My bittersweet emotions about selling the van also need to be acknowledged.[07:15] Saying goodbye to the van is like saying goodbye to a dear friend. It's natural to feel grief and happiness.[08:06] I know I need to release the heavy emotions I have about selling the van.[09:02] Navigating transitions is complex for all of us. We can be happy and sad for different reasons. We can have bittersweet experiences where both emotions exist.[10:49] Bittersweet feelings come up in every transition in life. Instead of judging or dismissing them, try to get comfortable with them.[11:13] Embrace and express your emotions in a way where you can get closure.[12:14] Feeling our complex feelings of beautiful, sad, or joyous helps us honor and process them.[13:29] Letting go of the van was emotionally heavy, but I know there are good things in store for me and the dogs.[14:40] This transition gives me less things to worry about and helps me be more grounded.[15:25] We'll still be going on adventures together, and that's the most important part.[16:11] I'm glad we're on a Wise Walk today talking about bittersweet emotions and how we can befriend them and offer support for ourselves.[17:34] Allowing our feelings to flow and expressing them helps us be our authentic selves.[18:48] Once we bring closure to an aspect of our lives, we have more space to step into a new beginning. Memorable Quotes: "Closure isn't always about intellectually understanding everything. Sometimes it's about allowing the emotional experience to move through us." - Mary Tess"Something can be absolutely right for your life and still feel surprisingly difficult to release. Those two truths can exist together without meaning you made the wrong decision." - Mary Tess"An ending doesn't diminish the beauty, the joy, or the meaning of what came before it. It simply marks that a chapter has run its course." - Mary Tess"Every ending, whether we welcome it or resist it, quietly carries the seed of a new beginning we may not yet fully understand." - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess RooneyEmailHeart Value Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
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