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EP131: What Are You Consuming?

Food provides the nutrients for us to show up fully in life. What we eat impacts our energy, our focus, and our physical body. The same can be said for the media and experiences we ingest through our five senses. This episode talks about noticing what you’re consuming.

My first recollection of reading the ingredients on food was during my childhood at a restaurant with my family and becoming aware that my grandma had an allergy. My grandma needed to be careful about what she ate in case it had soy or soybean oil. This makes me wonder about how intentional we are with what we’re ingesting. Do we know how what we consume influences us?

I’m here to spend quality solo time with you for EP131’s Wise Walk as we discover our True Stride. As the years went by, I noticed that I developed the same allergy. Soy and soybean oil are used in pretty much everything these days, so I have a heightened sense and awareness about double checking what I’m allowing into my system.

On our Wise Walk, I talk about noticing what we’re consuming in life. This is a chance to become very attentive and collaborative with yourself and those around you to make sure you consume what energizes you. Come with me as we reflect on these Wise Walk questions:

- What are you consuming and are you able to have clear visibility into what you’re bringing into your body, mind, and heart?
- Do you know what energy you are surrounding yourself with and how it’s impacting you?
- If it’s a positive impact, how can you consume more of it?
- If it’s a negative impact, how can you eliminate it from your consumption?

When we have clear answers we can make the best choices for ourselves. It also empowers our support system to help us curate our experiences.

Noticing what feels right and what feels off helps you stay in alignment. Keep yourself on the path of health and overall wellbeing with these Wise Walk questions:

- As you consumed in daily life, what reaction is that sparking in your body, mind, and heart?
- Are you honoring what those reactions are telling you?
- What are the behaviors in your life that can help you process your consumption and honor your feelings?

Join this inspiring community to uncover a new sense of freedom, and be sure to follow and review the True Stride podcast as we continue to exchange our light and Heart Value with each other.

In this episode:

[00:23] – Welcome to the show!

[02:59] – What’s on the menu?

[05:35] – Awareness empowers you to make better choices.

[08:03] – We are evolving everyday. How do we stay keen to our changes and the changes around us?

[10:37] – Do you honor your feelings?

[12:23] – How does this podcast make you feel?

[14:34] – Thank you for listening!

Memorable Quotes:

“The goal of this podcast, and the goal of this community, is to make sure that you have that solo time to drop into your heart to feel the feelings that are surfacing in you. So that once you identify those feelings, you can make choices and take actions that align with your True Stride.” – Mary Tess

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EP130: Keep Your Batteries Charged

We always try to get the most out of something, even if it means depleting the source. It’s not that we want to deplete anything, we simply think there’s a little more we can pull out before it ends. Instead, why don’t we learn to take a pause and reenergize our source? This episode talks about keeping your batteries charged.

This morning I got up to run errands and the car battery was dead. It didn’t startle me. I prepared just for this moment. I have an extra battery to jump start my own car, only, it’s been so cold in Florida the backup battery actually wasn’t working that day. That, I didn’t see coming. My car battery situation is a bit like life: If we don’t pay attention to how we’re taking care of ourselves, not even a backup plan can help us.

I’m here to spend quality solo time with you for EP130’s Wise Walk as we discover our True Stride. The situation reminded me not to overdo it and exhaust myself, especially while I’m recovering from being sick. I’m so excited to hop back into life, but I need to be mindful of what expectations I set for myself. That’s why I chose to reprioritize what I’m focusing on.

On our Wise Walk, I talk about keeping our batteries charged so we can remain active participants in our lives. We should look for what will help sustain our light. Come with me as we reflect on these Wise Walk questions:

- How are you feeling right now in this moment?
- Are you energized or depleted?
- If you feel drained, what can you do to change that?
- What were the practices you incorporated in your life that made you feel energized?
- Did you find a balance for managing your priorities?
- Did you find balance in a playful way?

Questioning your priorities helps you continue what supports your being and inspires you to be selective of anything outside of that. It’s an honest filter to remove distractions and unnecessary expectations.

You need a charged battery to fully enjoy all the things that really matter in your life. Let’s feel energized and engaged with these Wise Walk questions:

- Have you found a way to carve out “me” time for yourself?
- What do you like to do with that time and how does it make you feel?
- Can you do something that you love and then share it with others?
- What are the specific practices that help you reset?
- Are there opportunities for you to connect with friends to ask for support?

Join this inspiring community to uncover a new sense of freedom, and be sure to follow and review the True Stride podcast as we continue to exchange our light and Heart Value with each other.

In this episode:

[00:23] – Welcome to the show!

[01:32] – Is this a reminder from the universe?

[04:05] – What do you need to sustain your energy? PART 1

[06:37] – What do you need to sustain your energy? PART 2

[09:24] – Are you carving out time for yourself?

[11:26] – Baking is an activity that energizes Mary Tess lately. What else helps?

[14:01] – What are the specific practices that help you reset?

[15:50] – Thank you for listening!

Memorable Quotes:

“We’re continuing to elevate because we’re getting very clear about our expectations.” – Mary Tess

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EP129: What Do You Really Want?

Most times our uncertainty misguides us. Uneasy feelings have us choose the less aligned option between our dream choice and a reasonable choice. It doesn’t need to be like that. Surely, there must be a way to make room for our dream choice. This episode talks about going after what you really want.

I’m so happy to share that I’m starting to feel like myself again after being sick. I’m regaining my energy. With that, I can say I reconnected with some practices that are meaningful to me. Things such as working out and doing meditation. It’s really energizing and more aligned to what I want in my life.

I’m here to spend quality solo time with you for EP129’s Wise Walk as we discover our True Stride. Reconnecting to my interests reinforced the idea that it’s more possible to know what we want if we slow down, reflect, and ask questions. Are you examining what you invite into your life? Are you aware of what you give your energy to?

On our Wise Walk, I talk about going beyond what we “can” have and giving ourselves permission to have what we really want. Once you are clear about what you want, you get to build a space for your dream to thrive. Come with me as we reflect on these Wise Walk questions:

- Are you aware of what you really want?
- As options present themselves, are you sticking to what you really want or settling?
- Do you want to live with “good enough” or what feels more aligned?
- As you reflect on past experiences, what’s an example of where you knew what you really wanted and proactively communicated it to spark momentum towards it?
- If you struggle with this idea of going after what you really want, what are the limiting beliefs holding you back?

If you are making choices based on what you’re convinced you “should” do or what “makes sense,” that’s okay. At the same time, make room to get clarity on your actual desires, so you can start living in your truth.

Hold space to bring in those opportunities that support what you really want. Claim what you want for your life with these Wise Walk questions:

- How can you shift to an energy of inviting what your heart is really calling?
- What’s it going to take for you to manifest and pursue what you really really want?
- As you connect to your inner knowing, do you remember how you want to show up in this life?
- Are you living that way on some level or have you gotten disconnected from it?
- If you curiously ask your inner child about this, what answers come up?
- As answers surface, is there an opportunity for you to align more closely to what you really want?

Join this inspiring community to uncover a new sense of freedom, and be sure to follow and review the True Stride podcast as we continue to exchange our light and Heart Value with each other.

In this episode:

[00:23] – Welcome to the show!

[01:29] – “Don’t go for what you know you can get. Go for what you really want.”

[03:08] – Are you aware of what you really want?

[04:47] – “It wasn’t right for me.” PART 1

[07:01] – “It wasn’t right for me.” PART 2

[09:16] – Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there.

[11:35] – Does what you’re pursuing excite you?

[13:58] – Get back to your true “WHY” in a way that’s fully connected to your heart.

[15:43] – Thank you for listening!

Memorable Quotes:

“Embrace our inner knowing and use it as a guide to gain momentum and pursue what lights us up.” – Mary Tess

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EP128: Symbols of Transformation

Do you ever get the feeling the Universe is trying to tell you something? Perhaps you keep seeing the same numbers or hearing the same phrase said around you. You notice the consistency of these coincidences and they suddenly don’t seem like a coincidence anymore. This episode talks about symbols of transformation.

I live in a lovely beach town and have been living here the past five years. People see snakes, poisonous and non-poisonous, in the area all the time, but I’ve seen maybe five snakes at most since living here. Then, I encountered four non-poisonous snakes by my door this past week. It’s unique and rare for that to happen around me. So much so, that it feels like a message.

I’m here to spend quality solo time with you for EP128’s Wise Walk as we discover our True Stride. Anytime something happens that’s out of sync with my natural rhythm, I pay attention. I hope you do too when those moments appear in your life. Symbols can be our first sign that a transformation is taking place soon, or that we’re on the right path for our transformation.

On our Wise Walk, I talk about symbols of transformation guiding us to the next step. I believe that the Universe sends us signals and helps us reground, pay attention, or get in touch with our inner wisdom at these moments of change and transformation. Come with me as we reflect on these Wise Walk questions:

- Are you receiving signals that are trying to get you to slow down and pay attention to where you are in life and where you’re going?
- Are you receiving more than one symbol or message that sparks your curiosity?
- As you get curious and dig a little deeper on the symbol’s meaning, what feels aligned that you can take away from this message in order to inform your present situation?
- If you haven’t had any symbols, can you go inward with this snake story Mary Tess shared?
- What are the things that come up for you as you step into all of your senses?

One great thing about symbols is that they recenter your focus. It’s like a reminder to watch where you’re going.

Symbols inspire me to reevaluate what feels aligned in life and choose what I’m letting into my life more intentionally. Notice your symbols of transformation with these Wise Walk questions:

- Where do you feel you can put more energy?
- Where do you feel you can release what’s not serving you?
- Do you miss having alone time and hibernation time to reflect?
- How can you reclaim that?
- As you reevaluate your priorities, how do you want to reinvent yourself?
- What’s really important to you right now?
- Where can you bravely accept vulnerability to listen to your senses?
- As you stay grounded, where can you embrace your inner confidence and celebrate your milestones?

Join this inspiring community to uncover a new sense of freedom, and be sure to follow and review the True Stride podcast as we continue to exchange our light and Heart Value with each other.

In this episode:

[00:23] – Welcome to the show!

[02:20] – “You’re healing.”

[04:27] – Mary Tess talks about how the signs of the universe have a sense of humor.

[06:34] – Are you receiving more than one symbol or message that sparks your curiosity?

[08:16] – How will you navigate forward and find your strength?

[10:24] – Where do you feel you can put more energy?

[11:52] – Mary Tess feels she is going through a transformation in more than one way.

[14:30] – Thank you for listening!

Memorable Quotes:

“We’re not in this alone. We have guides on Earth and above that are always here to support us and help us move through these transitions.” – Mary Tess
“I have the power to heal from within and emerge stronger.” – Mary Tess

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EP127: Reset with Love

Can you change your mindset to reset your experience with love? Taking a step back, and coming from a place of love, allows us to view situations from a different angle. We can usually find an angle that benefits us and works in our favor. This episode talks about how to reset with love.

I want to start by acknowledging the beautiful, heartfelt, and healing emails and feedback that I received from you, my fellow Striders. I’m so grateful you took the time to reach out and share your takeaways from the previous episode. It was nice talking about how we can ascend when we’re feeling down. I shared how I had to reprogram my awareness to look at the situation differently and in my favor.

I’m here to spend quality solo time with you for EP127’s Wise Walk as we discover our True Stride. Among the messages I received, there is one email I want to share with you. A fellow Strider shared reflections on not only the importance of viewing things in a new light, but also a suggestion on how to do just that.

On our Wise Walk, I talk about how to approach experiences with a loving perspective. We can remove our limited view to build back something healthier and more useful to our journey. Come with me as we reflect on these Wise Walk questions:

- Where in your life are you struggling and what new perspective will help you reset your experience with love?
- How are you taking time to slow down and celebrate your accomplishments and how you show up?
- As you look at the things in life that you’re striding towards, are you building time in your schedule to reset with love?

Having a set time to rebuild your perspective gives you room to be more intentional. In this way, you get to be optimistic and realistic with your perspective through love, acceptance, and resourcefulness.

Each Wise Walk is a chance to ascend and love each other as we continue to elevate and grow together. Bring in the love with these Wise Walk questions:

- If there is an area of life you feel weighed down in, what perspective can you try on to reset with love and support?
- Can you see the opportunity to rebuild?
- What do you need to release?

Join this inspiring community to uncover a new sense of freedom, and be sure to follow and review the True Stride podcast as we continue to exchange our light and Heart Value with each other.

In this episode:

[00:23] – Welcome to the show!

[02:04] – Mary shares the words of a fellow Strider who shared his way to ascend is to focus on Love.

[04:52] – Can you change your mindset to reset your experience with love?

[06:50] – When do you take a break to reset?

[09:28] – Mary Tess shares why she isn’t the biggest fan of antibiotics, or at least, why they’re not her preference.

[12:30] – Choose to rebuild.

[14:00] – Resetting with love allows us to see new possibilities.

[15:59] – Thank you for listening!

Memorable Quotes:

“We have to make sure that we create space to reset with love.” – Mary Tess

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EP126: Your Ascension Matters

It’s so nice to cruise through life, but life does have rough patches. Is there something positive to gain from moments where we feel down or frustrated? This episode talks about how to deal with descension, and why your ascension matters.

One of my all-time favorite things to do is walk down to the beach and watch the sun rise. No matter the weather, I really love the colors, the energy, and the differences from day to day. The ritual of walking and greeting the sun gets me into an energy of acceptance.

I’m here to spend quality solo time with you for EP126’s Wise Walk as we discover our True Stride. I’m healing from an illness and still on the path to recovery. Recently, I received some medical intervention: antibiotics. The side effects aren’t my favorite thing in the world, but I know it’s necessary to get back to feeling better and doing what I want to do.

On our Wise Walk, I talk about embracing moments of descension so you can learn your lesson and ascend to higher heights. Being placed in these experiences can remind us of what is most important to us, or can be a chance to release undesirable energy before we enter a new level. Come with me as we reflect on these Wise Walk questions:

- When you experience moments of falling, descension, or frustration, do you seek help and support?
- As you get support, what is most important in the moment so that you can ascend?
- How are you going to help yourself move past the frustration?
- As you reflect on the last time you fell in life and had to refocus, what surfaced for you?

Of course, it’s okay to express frustration in these moments. These times can be draining. That’s why having support or having someone to vent to can make the transition easier on you.

Seek and accept the lesson in those moments of frustration or falling. When you fall, you can rise. Embrace lessons learned with these Wise Walk questions:

- What are the priorities and relationships that you will continue to invest in?
- What really matters to you anytime you do find yourself in that down state?
- What lights you up to bring you into the ascension state?
- How can you stay focused on them whether you’re in a down state or not?
- Who is that support person you can vent to without feeling judged?

Join this inspiring community to uncover a new sense of freedom, and be sure to follow and review the True Stride podcast as we continue to exchange our light and Heart Value with each other.

In this episode:

[00:23] – Welcome to the show!

[03:17] – Anytime Mary Tess gets sick she feels this particular emotion.

[05:45] – How are you going to help yourself move past frustration?

[07:28] – There’s always a lesson or something to take away in times of descension.

[10:01] – Reframe and reprioritize your focus to get back on track.

[12:52] – It’s okay to express your frustration.

[14:56] – Who do you vent to?

[16:44] – Thank you for listening!

Memorable Quotes:

“Each time I fall, I gain better clarity on what really matters in my life.” – Mary Tess

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EP125: Listen to Your Signals

If your best friend came to you feeling down and tired, you’d tell them to take it easy or ask them what they need. Why don’t we extend the same grace for ourselves? This episode talks about listening to your signals.

I’m asking for grace and healing vibes today since I’m recovering from having a fever the past couple of days. I felt crappy and drained on top of having little appetite. Since I love the conversations we have, I pulled together enough strength to show up positively and interact with Striders.

I’m here to spend quality solo time with you for EP125’s Wise Walk as we discover our True Stride. Honestly, I hold space for when I feel aligned and not aligned. In this episode, I’m not aligned with my body. You can use this as your reminder to check in with yourself, slow down, and listen to your signals.

On our Wise Walk, I talk about listening to your signals and learning to flow with your natural rhythm. Factors such as lack of sleep and stress can make it easy to get side tracked and miss the signals your body sends. Come with me as we reflect on these Wise Walk questions:

- Are you listening to your body?
- Are you honoring the signals your body sends to you on a daily basis?
- How are you holding space to stay nourished and aligned with your True Stride?
- What usually happens if you find yourself not listening to the signs, and do you want a different experience?
- Are you willing to make changes?
- Where can you release schedule limitations so you can have more time to respond to your signals?

Too many times we simply use our bodies as tools and push ourselves too far. Instead, let’s partner with our bodies that will be with us for the rest of our lives.

We can show up more fully when we intentionally listen to our signals. Be proactive with these Wise Walk questions:

- Can you figure out how to give yourself what you need?
- Can you honor yourself and your needs in a holistic way?
- Are you able to treat your body like you would a best friend?
- As you receive signals, are you listening intentionally?
- Are you prioritizing self-care with actions?
- What are you noticing in your body that you need right now?
- What are you giving it in this moment?

Join this inspiring community to uncover a new sense of freedom, and be sure to follow and review the True Stride podcast as we continue to exchange our light and Heart Value with each other.

In this episode:

[00:23] – Welcome to the show!

[01:55] – Are you honoring the signals your body sends to you?

[04:31] – Learning to flow with your natural rhythm.

[06:39] – Treat your body like a best friend.

[08:56] – As you receive signals, are you listening intentionally?

[10:52] – When it comes to your body, be a realistic optimist.

[13:02] – Our bodies are bound to need different things at different times.

[15:52] – Thank you for listening!

Memorable Quotes:

“Are you able to treat your body like you would a best friend?” – Mary Tess
“Our bodies may communicate different things based on the season or cycle they’re in.” – Mary Tess

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EP124: Love and Lower Your Walls

Life is like a game. We move through the game trying our best to protect ourselves while scoring big goals. What you think of it depends on how you view the game. Wouldn’t it be nice to play the game of life less on defense and more on offense? This episode talks about how to love and lower your walls.

Lately, I reflect on how love and bonds are formed. Love is like a balance of allowing it to come in and offering it. Bonds help us see we’re capable of sharing with others and ourselves. Honestly, it makes me think about times where I restricted my ability to give and receive love. I had walls up after some not-so-great relationships that altered how I interacted with love. It was easier to put up a wall than to be vulnerable, but I see things a bit differently these days.

I’m here to spend quality solo time with you for EP124’s Wise Walk as we discover our True Stride. Love and walls are not only for romance, but also in our platonic relationships. Our vulnerability touches every part of our life where we interact with others. At this time, I feel open and free to give and receive love. While being with Striders and doing this podcast, I learned that true authentic bonds can form if I show up and share my experiences.

On our Wise Walk, I talk about nurturing our vulnerability. It’s okay to be vulnerable; that’s part of this human experience. Come with me as we reflect on these Wise Walk questions:

- Where in your life do you feel that restriction toward vulnerability?
- Do you feel like you are not fully letting love in?
- Is it possible that you’re holding onto an emotional wall or a limiting belief that is keeping someone that you want to connect with at bay or stopping you from approaching them?
- Are you holding onto an emotional wall to avoid looking deeper at why you feel the way you do?
- Can you find positives in a past experience or a lesson in it that makes you a more empathetic person?
- How can you get more comfortable with being vulnerable?
- As you learn to show and share your authentic self, how can you move past the fears and limitations?

Thank you for helping me move past my fears so that I can be more vulnerable and get to know my authentic self more. That’s a gift you gave me, and I hope you feel that reciprocal exchange of love and support on each episode.

Being guarded impacts you the most at a personal cost. Explore your vulnerability with these Wise Walk questions:

- Are the walls from those past experiences or traumas serving you today?
- If not, can you release them?
- As you lower those walls and let people in, can you be surprised with the beauty exchanged as you get to know each other?
- Can you take time to sit and appreciate those beautiful moments?
- Do you need to hire support to help you get over that initial hurdle?
- Are there groups, communities, or organizations where you can vulnerably share so that you can break down those walls?
- Are there opportunities to journal or use another medium to check in with yourself and express what’s going on?

Join this inspiring community to uncover a new sense of freedom, and be sure to follow and review the True Stride podcast as we continue to exchange our light and Heart Value with each other.

In this episode:

[02:03] – Mary Tess feels open and free to give and receive love.

[05:40] – Mary Tess says she noticed a new connection while talking with an old high school friend. They’re both in similar parts of their journey.

[07:34] – “I’m getting more comfortable with talking about my interests.”

[09:25] – Being guarded impacts you the most at a personal cost.

[11:46] – Mary Tess says being vulnerable was difficult when she first started the podcast.

[14:13] – What did Mary Tess do to help herself be more vulnerable on the podcast?

[16:40] – “Vulnerability is the birthplace of joy.”

Memorable Quotes:

“Every time we allow ourselves to lower our walls, true love can be exchanged.” – Mary Tess
“Trust cannot be established if we have too many walls.” – Mary Tess

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