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!
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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!
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  • 237: When Instinct Speaks, Listen
    2025/04/10
    Ever had a gut feeling that something wasn’t right, but you didn’t want to say anything because you didn’t want to rock the boat? That happened to me recently on a night out with friends and it reminded me how often we suppress our instincts to keep others comfortable. On today’s Wise Walk we’re listening to those inner nudges we so often push aside. We’ll talk about what it means to listen to your instincts, how societal norms can condition us to silence them and how honouring that voice inside can lead to more aligned, authentic choices. Let’s slow down and explore what it looks like to trust ourselves more – one step at a time. Have you found yourself in a pattern of suppressing your instincts for the sake of others? Are you aware when your instincts surface and how you typically respond to them? Do you fear your instincts because they might make someone else uncomfortable? When a feeling emerges, do you justify it or layer it with logic to avoid acting on it? Is suppressing your instincts serving you, or is it something you want to change? How can you bring more awareness to your instincts and choose which ones to honor? Which instincts feel aligned for you, and which ones feel safer to compartmentalize? Do you know the difference between what feels aligned and what just keeps the peace? Have you been in situations where your fight-or-flight response kicked in? Have you felt unheard or out of alignment, yet stayed quiet to avoid discomfort? Are you filtering your voice or emotions for the benefit of others? Is that practice truly aligned with you, or is it something you'd like to change? When can your instincts serve you—and maybe even benefit others by revealing deeper truths? Where in your life can you honor and thank your natural instincts for showing up? Are you clear on what your true instincts are, or have they been clouded by conditioning? Could you be mistaking thirst for hunger or ignoring cues your body is trying to give you? Where can you return to center, drop into your body, and really give it what it needs? How can you eliminate the noise and distractions to reconnect with your true instincts? As you move through your week, take a moment to reflect—and thank your instincts for showing up, protecting you, and guiding you toward what truly feels aligned. I’d love to hear what resonated with you from today’s episode, so don’t hesitate to share. And be sure to join me next Thursday for another Wise Walk Conversation. Until then, prioritize fun, honor those inner nudges, and get your stride on. In this episode: [02:45] An example of how I spoke up and didn't suppress my instincts in a kind way. [05:34] How one of my friends was embarrassed by me speaking up and having our needs met. [06:35] We often suppress the instinctual reactions that are good for us. [07:19] Another example from a friend of mine. Why can't we express our feelings? It doesn't have to be a hostile exchange. [10:38] I discuss our natural instincts like eating, drinking, and sleeping. [11:18] Humans have often been conditioned to suppress their instincts. [12:38] Societal creations or norms are what challenge instincts just like the sweetness of donuts as opposed to ripe fruit. [14:13] Interpreting cues from your own body and listening to your instincts. Be mindful of learned behaviors. [15:01] How children aren't inhibited. [16:15] How we may numb ourselves when we're disappointed for not speaking up. [18:08] It's okay not to speak up if you don't feel comfortable. It's important to be present and aware and notice what instincts are surfacing within you. Memorable Quotes: “Our instincts are still pure. What challenges that instinct is our societal creations or pressures or norms.” - Mary Tess“It’s okay to not speak up if you don’t feel comfortable yet. But the most important thing is to be present and aware and notice what instincts are surfacing in you.” - Mary Tess“As children, our instincts are pure and raw and real. Children have that beautiful quality of being just honest and direct.” - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess Rooney Email Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Heart Value
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    21 分
  • 236: Making the Shift to 1st Place
    2025/04/03
    Have you ever gone for a walk with no distractions - no music, no podcasts, just you and your thoughts wandering through nature? That’s what I did on my recent trip to Ireland where I spent hours hiking through limestone formations and steep terrain and just allowed myself to be present with whatever thoughts and feelings came up for me along the way. Today we’re going to go on one of those Wise Walks together and I’ll share a big realization that cemented for me last week. We’ll explore how slowing down gives us the opportunity to check in with our reality, have those big “aha” moments and recognize when something no longer serves us - that point where we can finally say “I’m going to make a better choice for myself” and actually do it. So let’s slow down, check our reality, and take a wise walk together. How often in your life are you slowing down? Are you listening to your heartbeat? Are you listening to your feelings, paying attention to your thoughts, and just seeing what surfaces? Are you acknowledging and creating some practices so you can unpack those feelings or thoughts in a deep and meaningful way? Are you journaling on whatever aha moment surfaces, or reaching out to a friend to say, can you be a sounding board? What practices can you put in place so that when you get triggered or something surfaces, you can make a better choice for yourself? Where in your life are you putting others' oxygen masks on first? Is it something you are ready to shift in your life? Is it something you want to send out a rippling message about, like yes, I did that in the past, but I am done now? Is there a part of your energy you are ready to take back so you can put your own oxygen mask on first? Maybe you are already good at putting yourself first, and if so, that is amazing, but is there another opportunity in your life you want to shift? What are some ways you can own that shift and recognize that if you want others to respond to you differently, it has to start within you? Are you willing to behave differently, lead differently, and set a new example so that others know how to treat you? As you make these shifts in your life, are you willing to notice who applauds and supports you, even if it takes a little time? Are you open to seeing who respects your boundaries and who is surprised when you stop accepting sloppy seconds? Can you identify the people who say, I am so glad you told me, and yes, I can shift with you? Can you be mindful of whatever dynamic you are trying to shift, and whether those around you are truly supportive without stealing your energy or discounting your healthy boundaries? We are all evolving and learning to make different choices that better align with who we are becoming. I am so grateful for your support on this journey and for being part of my evolution. In this episode: [05:13] One of the things I was unpacking in Ireland was whether I was putting myself first or not. [06:09] It's on me to make this shift happen. [08:46] I used to justify when others hurt my feelings. I was putting their feelings first. [10:19] I decided to speak up for myself when my feelings were hurt, because I want this dynamic to shift within myself. [11:35] Pushing back felt like a relief and it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. [12:14] I set a healthy boundary, and I'm so proud of myself. [13:16] I love the idea of going on Wise Walks and looking at areas we may want to explore and shift. [15:09] Can we surround ourselves with relationships that want us to put ourselves first? Memorable Quotes: “Celebrate those moments when you create the ripple, when people start to look at you differently because you are teaching them to treat you differently.” - Mary Tess“You are the one who has to start behaving differently, leading differently, setting that example differently in order for others to treat you differently.” - Mary Tess“If I want them to see that I am worthy of that first position in my own life, then I have to set that example.” - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess Rooney Email Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Heart Value
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    18 分
  • 235: The Power of Holding Space
    2025/03/27

    Have you ever been with someone who made you feel completely seen, heard, and safe — like you could just be your full self without any judgment? That’s the power of holding space, and that’s what we’re exploring today.

    Someone recently asked me what I meant when I used that phrase, and it got me thinking — how often do we really slow down, eliminate distractions, and give someone our full, undivided presence? In this episode, I’m sharing what holding space looks like in practice, how it’s shown up in my coaching and personal life, and how you can try it out too — even with your pets.

    So let’s slow down, check our reality, and take a wise walk together.

    • How can you create distraction-free spaces for authentic connection?

    • Who offers you a judgment-free sanctuary, and are you that sanctuary for others?

    • What does truly holding space mean beyond physical presence?

    • How can you listen without trying to fix or interrupt?

    • What prevents you from offering or receiving compassionate presence?

    • How might you transform listening into an act of love and respect?

    I would love to hear what you took away from today's episode. So feel free to reach out. And until next Thursday's Wise Walk, please be sure to prioritize fun as you read the signs, direct your path and get your stride on.

    In this episode:

    [02:48] I adopted the phrase “holding space” in 2016 when I got my coaching certificate. It just made me very aware of a one-on-one conversation.

    [03:38] With active listening you have to let go of your ego, focus and be present for the other person.

    [04:06] Holding space is about showing up without judgment and distractions.

    [05:46] I am here. I see you. I'm not going to comment. I'm going to give you a safe container to share.

    [06:45] It's about eliminating distractions and being present.

    Memorable Quotes:

    • “Holding space means shutting off the distractions, letting go of my ego, and choosing to be fully present for whatever someone else is experiencing in that moment.” - Mary Tess
    • “Even in the chaos of everyday life, we can create sacred moments just by being intentional with our time, our energy, and our attention.” - Mary Tess
    • “There’s nothing more powerful than showing up with an open heart.” - Mary Tess

    Links and Resources:

    Mary Tess Rooney

    Email

    Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

    Heart Value



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