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True Stride

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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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  • EP249: Mid Year Check-In

    EP249: Mid Year Check-In
    Jul 3 2025
    As I was reflecting on today's Wise Walk, I realized we are halfway through the year. 2025 has been flying by, so I thought a mid-year check-in would make a great episode. Today,we'll do that check-in, and I'll share some of the things I'm most proud of, like sharing my Heart Value through speaking gigs, coaching others, and deepening my skills through Shamanic Reiki and a drum-making apprenticeship. I'll also touch on the joy of traveling and the emotional journey of losing my Aunt Mary. I'm so appreciative of my journey and lessons learned along the way. Now let's slow down and check our reality and ask ourselves these questions. What memories, experiences, or thoughts stand out as you reflect on the past six months? What have you done that truly surprised you? What is something you said yes to that you're now really grateful for? What distractions came up that pulled you away from something you were hoping to experience? With hindsight, did any of those detours bless you in unexpected ways or help you grow? Where have you taken time to go inward, retreat, nurture yourself, or celebrate your journey? What went well in the first half of the year? What do you want to stop doing moving forward? What can you tweak or modify to better align with your future self? What are you ready to release because it no longer serves where you're headed? What version of yourself are you working toward, and what next step will move you closer to that vision? Are there areas in your life where your word of the year is clearly supporting you? How does it feel when you’re in flow and inviting things in, versus trying to force outcomes? Where might you be pushing too hard, and can you consider shifting your energy to something that feels more aligned? Where can you invest in yourself today that your future self will thank you for? I would love to hear what you took away from today's episode. Please feel free to reach out and share. I'd love specifically to hear how your word for the year is supporting you, or if you had to change it, because something else came up that feels more aligned. Mid-year check-ins are just your time to reflect, to review, to change, to cherish, to appreciate, and to adapt. Because, this is your time! In this episode: [03:14] Wins I'm proud of are my meaningful speaking gig and connections I made with others and helping them find alignment through coaching. [03:59] I'm also proud of the apprenticeships and certifications I'm taking to expand my skill set. [04:58] I've also invested time into learning how to make drums. Check this out. [06:14] I love to teach. [07:02] I've also taken time to travel and go on some amazing retreats. [07:25] My family also moved through heavy times, like when my Aunt Mary passed away. [10:37] I see my future self teaching workshops. [12:14] Are there uncomfortable or hard things in your life that are just a moment in time as you move towards bigger and better things? [13:04] I really want to be moving forward in alignment and co-creating with the Universe. Sometimes it's also about timing. [15:17] How divine timing was more in alignment for me the second time I tried to sell my house. [16:13] Sometimes there are factors at play that are beyond our awareness. [19:14] I can't believe what a crazy six months it has been. I'm looking forward to the next 6 months with you in this podcast. Memorable Quotes: “I’m learning to notice the difference between forcing and co-creating, and that awareness changes everything.” - Mary Tess“Your present self and your future self are worth the investment. Even the uncomfortable steps are part of the bigger picture.” - Mary Tess“Divine timing is real. When something doesn’t feel aligned, maybe it’s just not the right time, and that’s not failure, that’s wisdom.” - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess Rooney Email Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Heart Value
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    20 min
  • EP248: Your Inner Retreat

    EP248: Your Inner Retreat
    Jun 26 2025

    Have you ever felt like your whole being was craving stillness, but life just kept charging ahead? That’s exactly where I’m at right now. I am so excited because it’s the night before I get to go on vacation and not just any trip. I’ve secured a whole week off where I’m going inward to retreat. No plans, no agendas, no schedules. I may sleep in. I don’t know what I’m going to do, and honestly, that’s the whole point.

    This retreat is all about giving myself space to go with the flow. I’m bringing along a few intentional self-care rituals that nourish me mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually, and creatively, but beyond that, I’m releasing expectations. I just feel very called to embrace my own experience and be fully present with myself. After a long stretch of pushing through deadlines and showing up for others, it feels really good to show up for me.

    So in today’s Wise Walk, we’re slowing down together. We’re going to check our reality and ask ourselves these questions.

    • Are you willing to commit to retreating, even if you don’t leave your home?

    • What helps you recharge, restore balance, and reconnect with yourself?

    • How can you reignite the parts of you that feel dimmed or suppressed?

    • What will you commit to now to prevent burnout later?

    • What absolutely must get done right now, and what can wait?

    • Where can you give yourself breathing room to approach tasks with more energy?

    • How can you structure your days to match what you realistically have energy for?

    • What can you postpone guilt-free, knowing it’s still on your list but not urgent?

    • How can you set yourself up for success by prioritizing balance over busyness?

    • Where can you celebrate yourself for choosing harmony and self-care alongside productivity?

    I can’t wait to hear how you’re creating space to retreat and realign in your own way. Until next time, keep prioritizing fun as you read the signs, direct your path, and get your stride on.

    In this episode:

    [03:04] My sister and I booked a trip to Nantucket to go on a retreat. I love the coastal sea immersion and the charm of the town.

    [04:47] We've had a lot going on and questioned whether this was the right time.

    [05:08] A good thing about booking in advance is that there is a financial loss if you cancel. I also really need this trip on an energetic and emotional level.

    [06:18] We should be able to take a week off and retreat without feeling stress.

    [08:05] When it comes to deadlines, I'll do whatever I need to do to hit it. Having the retreat scheduled, helps me focus on what I need to accomplish even if I have to do a little extra before leaving.

    [09:40] I also had to make strategic decisions to put some things on the back burner.

    [12:16] Another great thing about scheduling a retreat in your life is you get to design it however you see fit.

    [13:08] I also want to wear an eye mask and earplugs and sleep in and tune out.

    [14:11] I look forward to sharing whatever awakenings and impressions come out of this retreat. I'd also like to hear what you have planned.

    Memorable Quotes:

    • “I just feel very called to embrace my own experience and be very, very present with myself.” - Mary Tess
    • “We all benefit from retreating from the norm. It helps us open our eyes, gain a different perspective, and connect with our bodies without expectations.” - Mary Tess
    • “You are the only one that knows what is best for you.” - Mary Tess

    Links and Resources:

    Mary Tess Rooney

    Email

    Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

    Heart Value
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    16 min
  • EP247: Grief Beyond Death

    EP247: Grief Beyond Death
    Jun 19 2025
    Sometimes it hits us out of nowhere. That heaviness in the chest. The ache behind the smile. We usually reserve the word “grief” for death, but what about all the other losses we quietly carry? In this episode, I share personal reflections on how grief can show up in transitions that have nothing to do with someone passing. From divorces, moves, and job changes to letting go of dreams that didn’t come true, grief is often hiding in plain sight. I open up about what it felt like to mourn the life I thought I’d have and how that process shaped the person I am today. On this Wise Walk, we slow down to check our reality and honor the losses that don’t always get acknowledged. Whether you're holding space for yourself or someone you love, I hope this conversation reminds you that your feelings are valid, your identity is evolving, and you're not alone. Where in your life are you holding space for a dream or hope that hasn’t turned out the way you envisioned? Are you allowing yourself to mourn what didn’t come into your life so you can feel your emotions and move forward? Are you holding space for grief as you navigate life’s transitions and emotional shifts? Are you or someone you love grieving something right now, even if life looks steady on the surface? Are you watching someone struggle and you feel grief of not being able to step in or fix it? Are you in a relationship shift where the identity of who you were as a couple no longer exists? Are you trying to redefine what life looks like—either together or apart—while honoring what you both gave? Are you grieving a loss caused by tragedy, natural disaster, or the collective anxiety of today’s world? Are you allowing yourself to grieve and release emotions in the way they naturally arise for you? Do you need to cry, talk, dance, listen to music, or connect with someone to let it out? Are you recognizing that even joyous moments, like watching a child grow up, can carry grief? Where are you feeling uncertain about your identity or where you're headed next? Can you acknowledge that your past identities are still part of you, even as you evolve? Can you hold space for your own growth and also for the transformation of those you love? Are you keeping your connections alive through memories and stories that still bring meaning? I can feel a new chapter unfolding, even if I don’t know exactly what it looks like yet. What brings me peace is knowing that I’m grounded in every version of who I’ve been. I hope you take time to honor your own evolution and hold space for all the parts of you that helped you get here. Until next time, keep reading the signs, directing your path, and getting your stride on. In this episode: [03:29] There are so many emotionally heavy things going on in this world. You would be perfectly okay to hold space for mourning or grief. [04:07] Big transitions create a death of identity, of who we once were or hope to be. [05:40] How my divorce was a big transition and change of my hopes and dreams. I had to reinvent myself. [10:37] A dear friend of mine just lost her father. I asked about her memories of him and she shared two very powerful stories. [12:36] Oftentimes when we're mourning, we shy away from talking about memories that can bring up pain or sadness. [13:18] Tapping into those memories keeps the connection alive. [15:12] I'm grateful to recall elements of my past identity so that I don't forget them. [17:27] I feel a major life change coming towards me. I'm also holding space and having gratitude for the mini life changes that have made me who I am. Memorable Quotes: “So often in life, we only view death as the impetus for true grief, but there are so many other moments we deserve to grieve.” - Mary Tess“Every experience changes us. If we hold space for it and honor it, we grow with each evolution of ourselves.” - Mary Tess“You're not losing those identities. You're just continuing to evolve.” - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess Rooney Email Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Heart Value
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    20 min

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