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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! Développement personnel Réussite personnelle Sciences sociales
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    • EP282: Are You a Really Lucky Human Too?

      EP282: Are You a Really Lucky Human Too?
      Feb 19 2026
      I've said the phrase "I'm a really lucky gal" for most of my life, and interestingly, I often say it right after someone tells me no. Not because rejection feels good, but because somewhere along the way, I stopped believing that no automatically means never. Recently, that mindset was put to the test while I was preparing to sell my Mercedes Sprinter camper van. I wanted to have it serviced before completing the sale, but the dealership told me appointments were booked months out and cancellations basically never happen. Still, I stayed optimistic, kept the lines of communication open, checked in consistently, and made sure I was ready in case an opportunity appeared. And sure enough, one did. What unfolded was more than just a scheduling win. It became a reminder of how mindset, communication, and action quietly work together to shift outcomes. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to think of yourself as "lucky," how persistence differs from pressure, and why preparation often plays a bigger role than we realize. Today's Wise Walk centers on your relationship with rejection, possibility, and the small but powerful ways you can actively participate in changing your own luck. How many times have you been rejected after putting yourself out there for something you truly wanted, and you chose to move on simply because you received an answer?How often do you respond to rejection with the belief that it may be "no for now," but you keep the door open for future possibilities?When you face a setback, do you maintain an optimistic mindset that good fortune can still find its way to you?Are you able to communicate your desires clearly and respectfully without placing demands on others?Can you expand your network by staying open, engaged, and connected with people who may help shift outcomes?Are you preparing yourself to act when opportunities arise rather than waiting until after things change?What actions are you willing to take today to create openings that do not yet appear visible?Can you strengthen your luck mindset by aligning belief, communication, and consistent action?Are you allowing yourself to appreciate the process, including the small wins and unexpected moments along the way?When things finally shift in your favor, do you pause to feel gratitude and genuine appreciation? Hopefully, that gratitude mindset can help us move through the rough patches and those feelings of stuckness, reminding us that, in general, the energy does shift. As always, I'd love to hear what you took away from today's episode, so feel free to reach out and share. And be sure to tune in next Thursday for another Wise Walk. Until then, please remember to prioritize fun as you read the signs, direct your path, and get your Stride On. In this episode: [02:46] I'm in the process of selling my 2019 Mercedes Sprinter camper van. I plan to get it serviced at the Mercedes dealership before selling it.[04:12] This reduced the anxiety level of the new owner as well. My appointment was booked for February 20th, but we needed an earlier appointment.[05:04] They were booking several months out and were already all booked up. I'm a lucky gal! Put me on the cancellation list.[07:01] I kept a positive mindset and kept checking in. On one of my check-ins there was a no-show. I really am a lucky gal.[09:05] Getting this done ahead of schedule makes the transaction even more smooth. I also made a new friend and built rapport.[10:04] This boils down to three key components. First is mindset. I have a mindset that I'm a really lucky gal.[11:03] I also communicate, and I'm not afraid to get a no answer. Every no is one step closer to a yes. Action and preparing myself are also part of this plan.[12:03] I had to be ready to take action when I got that yes.[13:31] My mom always said that your luck factor increases depending on how many individuals are in your network.[15:20] I've used this mindset in many different areas of my life. For instance I knew things would work out when I sold my St. Augustine home.[16:44] I know that luck is when preparation meets opportunity. The more I prepare for an outcome I seek, the more likely it will happen.[17:40] Sometimes it's hard to be patient when you have a mindset of good fortune, and things aren't going your way. Memorable Quotes: "Luck, in my life, has rarely felt like random chance, and much more like the result of mindset, clear communication, and taking action long before the outcome actually shifts." - Mary Tess"Preparation is one of the most underrated forms of optimism, because it reflects the belief that something will eventually work out, even when there's no immediate evidence that it will." - Mary Tess"I've discovered that keeping the lines of communication open often creates opportunities that would never exist if I simply accepted the first no and walked away." - Mary Tess"Gratitude plays a powerful role in sustaining resilience, because when you remember past wins, it ...
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      23 min
    • EP281: Values to Guide Clarity and Direction

      EP281: Values to Guide Clarity and Direction
      Feb 12 2026
      The past week felt like it stayed with me longer than I expected. After getting back from New York and everything surrounding my Aunt Ronnie's service, I noticed I was still sitting with that feeling of surrender I talked about in the last episode. There were so many moving parts with the travel and the weather, and even though everything worked out, I could feel how tired I was from trying to hold it all together. What helped was coming back, again and again, to what I could actually control, and letting the rest be what it was. As I was settling back into my routine, I started thinking about alignment and how I find my footing when things feel uncertain. I'm always learning, always taking something new in, and recently I started a course on the Celtic Wheel of the Year. On the very first call, we were invited to look at our values, and I'll be honest, I didn't think much would come up. As I sat with it, I realized some of my values have changed because I've changed. That clarity felt grounding in a way I didn't expect. On today's Wise Walk, I invite you to slow down and spend some time with the values that are guiding you right now, and notice how they may be shaping the way you're moving through this season of your life. What values feel most important to you right now, whether that's your top ten or just a few that truly stand out?What qualities do you most admire in others, and how do those reflect the values you hold?Which values are guiding you in this present moment, especially as you move through uncertainty or challenge?How are these values helping you envision the person you are becoming?What values feel connected to who you are right now and who you want to be moving forward?How do these values shape your choices, actions, and daily habits?In what ways do your values act as motivators that help you go after what matters most to you?How are your values showing up in your life right now, both in visible and subtle ways?How can your values serve as living guides that support your highest and best self?How do your values define you when you are at your best?How do your values influence the way you show up in relationships with others?How can you honor shared values in your relationships while allowing space for others to live those values in their own way?Where might greater clarity around your values help you communicate boundaries or make agreements with others?How can you create more alignment and mutual respect in your relationships by naming what truly matters to you?How can you apply your values awareness to your career or daily work?Are there areas in your career or relationships where something feels off or out of alignment?When you notice imbalance or discomfort, how can you return to your values as a compass to guide your next choice or action? I'd love to hear what values are guiding you right now. Whether it's your top ten or just one or two that feel especially alive for you, notice how you're holding space for them in this season and how they're shaping the choices you're making. Thank you so much for being here and for showing up with such openness and self-awareness. I'll meet you back here next Thursday for our Wise Walk, and until then, prioritize fun, read the signs, trust your path, and get your Stride On. In this episode: [03:23] How the Celtic Wheel of the Year is just another opportunity for us to align with the universe, seasons, and the flow of nature.[04:26] As I defined my values, I realized that over time some of them have shifted. Knowing your values serves as a living guide for all of us.[06:12] As I went on my own Wise Walk, I realized that focusing on my values was more difficult than I thought. It took me a while to target my top 10.[07:02] Kindness is a fallback value for me. I also love being of service to others. Love and gratitude are very connected, but I honed in on love.[08:16] Other big ones for me include learning and growth, adventure in nature, and openness. Balance and freedom were also very important to me.[09:16] I also wanted to show up authentically as myself. Health is also a priority and part of my top 10.[11:20] My top 10 are kindness, service, love, learning, adventure in nature, openness, balance, freedom, authenticity, and health.[13:10] One of my values is health. This is also the value of many of my friends, but the way health shows up is unique for each of us.[15:48] I was speaking with a client about career values and growth. They've now admitted that this isn't a value that they're passionate about anymore.[16:55] They now have a career value of stability. Getting clear on this was very powerful.[18:24] Identifying my values as a living guide is going to increase my decision making and help me feel more aligned with my choices.[19:02] This exercise will also help reduce internal conflict or conflict with others. Memorable Quotes: "Living in alignment doesn't mean life gets easier, it means you trust yourself more when it gets hard."...
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      22 min
    • EP280: Finding Peace in What You Can't Control

      EP280: Finding Peace in What You Can't Control
      Feb 5 2026
      This past week really tested my need for control. I had a lot going on emotionally as I was getting ready to travel back to New York to honor the passing of my Aunt Ronnie. There was a snowstorm moving across the country, flights were being delayed and canceled, and plans kept changing. Emotions were already high, and with everything unfolding the way it was, I had to keep reminding myself that there were things outside of my control that I just had to accept. As the week unfolded, I could feel anxiety start to creep in with all the unknowns. I can't control the weather or the flights, but I can control how present I stay and how I choose to show up in the middle of it. This is a reflection on surrender and releasing that grip. I share a story from my teenage years as a lifeguard, helping a frightened little girl learn how to float, and how breath, trust, and letting go allowed her to be supported by the water. On today's Wise Walk, I invite you to slow down and reflect on where you may be holding on too tightly, and become aware of what you can control or release to help you discover peace and freedom amidst the uncertainty. When you notice anxiety, stress, fear, or a lack of safety coming up, how much of that is a need for control, and how much might be a trigger from something else?Are you able to identify the root of that emotion and consider how you might respond differently so you can reduce anxiety, stress, or fear?How do you gain awareness and focus on the present, when you're facing resistance or situations that are outside of your control?Is there an area of your life where you realize that you may be trying to control something that isn't actually yours to control?As you take yourself on a Wise Walk, can you notice what's triggering your stress and consider whether more realistic expectations might help you feel supported and grounded?Can you visualize yourself floating, breathing, and being supported by what's around you, trusting that you are safe and worthy, exactly as you are?Are there tasks or goals in your life that are distracting you from where you want to go, or are they supporting you in feeling more at peace and showing up the way you want?Can you feel good about the small steps you're taking so that even when things don't go as planned, you know you that did what you could?If circumstances don't allow you to show up in the way you originally intended, how might you still be present in a different way, whether in spirit, intention, or connection?Can you shift your energy away from needing things to happen in a very specific way and open yourself to new ways of participating through the things you can control? It's my hope that we can float together. That we can surrender, release, and find a little more peace, letting Mother Nature, the water, and the elements support us along the way. As always, I'd love to hear what you took away from today's episode, so please feel free to reach out and send me a DM. I'm sending good thoughts your way and hoping that you feel supported in all the ways that really matter to you. I look forward to next Thursday's Wise Walk. In this episode: [03:44] When I was in high school I was a lifeguard at the Marriott Hotel. I remember helping a five-year-old girl who had a fear of floating. [05:55] I coached her on how to let go and to let the water do the work for her. She needed to release anxiety, stress, and control. The more she released her tension and grip, the easier it became for her to float.[06:19] This is true in life. If we're resisting, we're fighting against the grain. Accepting safety and support can appear in a way that we're not used to.[07:01] The art of surrendering is what will keep us afloat. I needed to remind myself of this during this stressful week with so many factors coming into play.[08:08] The best thing I can do is surrender and do the things I can control. We need to see surrender as a strength. It's not defeat.[09:20] I'm also separating from holding on too tightly, expecting things to happen the way that I want them to.[10:47] I feel safe and supported right now from the Universe and the individuals who decide whether it's safe to fly or not.[11:08] I'm going to stay in my lane, and visualize myself floating in the water. Memorable Quotes: "There are things outside of my control that I just have to accept, and I have to do the best I can with what's in front of me." - Mary Tess"We can't control the weather or the airlines or the flights, but we can control certain things in our life, and we can also surrender what we can't control." - Mary Tess"When we let go and release the attachment to what we think should happen, it allows us to move through things with more peace." - Mary Tess"Trying to control things we can't control just creates more stress, more anxiety, and more fear of uncertainty." - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess RooneyEmailHeart ValueColette Baron-Reid Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
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      20 min
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