True Stride

Wherever you are in geographical space, I hope that you are not weathering any literal or metaphorical storms right now. But if you are, I think this episode might interest you because I'm in the midst of managing a literal hurricane approaching Florida, Hurricane Debby. Also, I am metaphorically going through a big transition, and it feels like I've been managing a storm for a while now.  When a...

This week has been one of those weeks, you know the kind where you get these intuitive hits, feel resistance in certain areas of your life, and find yourself wondering, "What am I supposed to do with this information? How do I move forward?" That's exactly what I've been navigating lately. I'm in the middle of a business deal, and at first, everything felt aligned—everyone seemed to be operating i...

This is a monumental milestone—episode 200 of the True Stride podcast! Can you believe it? Two hundred episodes of taking wise walks on this path together, sharing stories, insights, and personal growth.  When this journey began, I was in a period of major life transition, having left corporate America and embarking on the adventure of writing my book, Heart Value. In planning to publish a book, I...

I hope that wherever you are, you're listening to this episode in a cool, calm, and supportive environment. I wish that for you because here in St. Augustine, Florida, we've been dealing with some crazy heat lately. It's not your typical hot Florida sun—it's that humid air that feels dense and almost hard to breathe. Over the past few nights, things have taken it up a notch. I'm dog-sitting for my...

Even when we're met with a crossroad, life around us continues. It's up to you to honor the transition you're facing. This episode talks about sending blessings and intentions while moving forward in life. I have some loved ones that are in a period of transition. Some of them are selling homes and looking towards new homes, which can be a little stressful. In my own experience, I've bought four h...

If we're not careful, perfectionism can slow us down and bury our potential. There has to be an easier way. This episode talks about how you can reform perfectionism. I completely love reading something, whether it's an article, book, or social media post, and it strikes a chord as I'm reading. For example, I have a friend who has a history of struggling with her weight and body image. She posted...

What gets a reaction out of you? What kind of reaction does it get? Imagine how aligned your life would be if you were aware of when your reaction is taking you off course. This episode talks about encouraging you to choose your response. I love the saying: "We make plans… and God laughs at us." If you haven't heard it before, it's like a reality check. We make plans and then become flustered when...

Life can be so repetitive. We find ourselves in routines that start to feel exhausting, robotic or soulless. If your life is feeling a bit draining lately, it might be a sign you need a vacation. This episode talks about taking breaks to recreate. I remember the first marathon I trained for was a few years after I had foot surgery. At the time, I was still gaining confidence about running. I manag...

Have you ever gotten so used to something that you forget it's there? You may have habits in your life that come so naturally to you that you don't give them a second thought. This episode talks about releasing your flip flop patterns. I had such a lovely morning. I treated myself to a 90-minute massage with an exceptional massage therapist. She is someone that I've worked with for a while, so she...

Life moves so fast. It's important to intentionally slow down and tap into a space that helps you find your way back to alignment. This episode talks about defining your sacred place and sacred time. I mentioned on an earlier podcast that I'm studying shamanic reiki to become a master teacher through a year-long apprenticeship. I love learning different healing modalities to support myself and oth...

Your life will constantly change and so will you. You're not meant to stay the same. In your life, you'll continue to evolve to your next version. This episode talks about being unapologetically YOU.   I was so thrilled to get feedback from a fellow Strider. One of our listeners sent me a message about a realization they had around how they're living life and showing up for themselves. Thinking ab...

There are skills or qualities you have that you hold a special capacity to carry out. You know, those qualities and quirks you do really well. You're almost so good at it that you end up overdoing it. This episode talks about taking a break from what we're overdoing.   A friend and I were recently chuckling about our unique quirks. For my friend, one of his quirks is that he's an overthinker and o...

As people, we love to see progress, but sometimes we don't fully understand the consistent work involved to get the results we seek. Instead of keeping up with our progress, we can let detours set us back. This episode talks about ways to train intentionally so we retain our progress and results.   I had a light bulb moment this past week. It's the kind of moment where you're recapping your life t...

Everyone has their own way of moving through life. Do you feel you work better when life is fast paced, slow paced, or in between? This episode talks about knowing what gears serve you best. My mother and I have an inside joke about me having two modes of operation. In one mode, I'm laser focused and no one can stop me from accomplishing what I set out to do. In the other mode, I'm totally chill a...

Every time you affirm an idea, a dream or a wish that you hold in your heart, it sends out a vibration that brings that intention closer to you. This episode talks about how your positive words attract positive change and results. I remember reading books that reinforce how powerful our words are. Words ripple through the universe, sending different signals about what we want to attract in our liv...

Life changes come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. You get to stand in your power when you're met with a chance to reinforce what is aligned with you. This episode talks about how to step into your power. One of my most favorite things about coaching is seeing the shift in others as they really own their authentic power. I love when people own who they are and what lights them up. Witnessing thei...

Let's say you find yourself at an unexpected moment where things just feel out of alignment. Are you willing to speak up or walk away? This episode talks about why healthy boundaries are important and what it means to know your limits. I believe everything happens for a reason and life sends us signs. This week I had various conversations with different circles of friends, yet one of the common th...

You are a unique being. Every part of who you are radiates the gift of your presence. This episode talks about how all of you is welcome. I am part of a Shamanic Reiki Masters/Teachers Apprenticeship program. Basically, Reiki deals with energy healing and channeling life force energy to help clients heal themselves and come back into harmony. Shamanism is all about us reconnecting with Mother Natu...

What meaning do you give the word "No?" We often try to avoid hearing this word, but sometimes a "No" is what sends us in the right direction. This episode talks about getting closer to a "YES." I spent most of my career working in sales organizations. I did semiconductor sales, telecom sales, media sales, and more in various roles. For the most part, I've been surrounded by sales people throughou...

We are all unique in our own way. Almost nothing is more precious than feeling '"seen" and understood for our uniqueness. This episode talks about exploring what makes you feel special. I just received the most beautiful bouquet of kale mixed with red, yellow, and orange peppers. You may be questioning what you just read, but it's correct. This bouquet was crafted with my unique personality in min...

Not all signs are grand or loud. Sometimes the clearest and most needed signs are hints. This episode talks about exploring what your inner voice is saying. Each one of us has an all-knowing inner voice. That inner voice guides us if we pay attention to it. It'll even prompt us to do things that don't completely make logical sense. You'll usually feel a nudge of inspiration in a certain direction,...

When you're feeling off balance, you may simply need a bit of fun and joy to get you back into your body. Where can you give yourself grace to do things that bring you joy without overextending yourself? This episode talks about hula hoop health and happiness. Over 11 weeks ago, I had a successful colon surgery. I'm still healing and just started working with a physical therapist. At first, I thou...

It's so easy to get caught up in wanting to feel responsible and productive. We can be those things while still finding ways to enjoy life in between all of our efforts. This episode talks about choosing silly over seriousness. This weekend, I got a call from my friend who never calls people (he's a texter). I worried at first if something was wrong, then my friend shared the exciting news of havi...

Life may be presenting you with puzzling perspectives at the moment. You may be looking at pieces and unsure of how they'll all fit together. This episode talks about ways to embrace puzzling perspectives. One of my dear friends sent a 500-piece puzzle as a reminder for me to nurture myself and take it easy. I find this lake-themed gift to be so thoughtful and beautiful. It's a beautiful puzzle il...

  Remodeling can be a messy process, yet it also carries the energy of release and rebirth. You get to let go of what no longer supports you and set up a more empowering scenario for yourself. This episode talks about freedom remodeling. On our last episode, I shared that I finally got the doctor's "ALL CLEAR" to start physical therapy on my abdomen and pelvic floor after I had colon surgery. I'm...