True Stride

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...

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...

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 lov...

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 com...

You might find yourself having a conversation, reading an old journal entry, or watching a movie when you remember something unique about yourself. A memory from deep within your Value Vault pops to the surface, sparking your curiosity. This episode talks about how to let your multifacets shine! One unique aspect about myself is that I own a camper van. When getting into the lifestyle, I realized...

Are you ready to let go and embrace the next season of life? There is new energy waiting for you as the New Year is about new beginnings. You get to start fresh as a new moon. It is time for a clean slate. This episode talks about how to hop into harmony. We've talked about it before, but 2022 was a challenging time for me filled with lots of heavy, frustrating, and icky feelings. When we ushered...

Who in your life gives you energy? If you haven't seen them in a while, is there a way to reconnect? This episode talks about how to cherish soulful energies. My three sisters, my mom, and I got to spend time together for a weekend. We're a close and big family, so I love when we have a chance to see each other. It's beautiful that we can still connect and reminisce about life over the years. We c...

We as people always seek opportunities to feel connected and find commonality. It doesn't matter if you're super outgoing, really shy, or somewhere in between, everyone likes to feel welcomed. This episode talks about how we can inspire human connection in our life. I recently got back from a magical trip to New York City! Thinking back on over twenty years of living all over the area, it was fun...

Before you run full speed ahead into the New Year, take one more moment of rest. You'll need to care for yourself properly and plan rest to show up as your best self. This episode talks about how we retreat and renew in the New Year. I'm so excited for 2023! This year represents a clean slate. It's full of possibilities, and we can go anywhere from this point. As we embrace this reset, we get anot...

As we head into the New Year, have you thought of how you will support the next version of yourself? You may find all the answers you need when you reflect on what your heart, mind, and soul show you. This episode talks about exploring YOUR 2023 Vision. I hope you're gearing up for your transition into the New Year! I spent time thinking about what that looks like for me. I asked myself some basic...

Spontaneity and serendipity are like gifts in our lives. They represent the intersection of our True Stride and life's surprises. All we need to do is be open to the moment. This episode talks about getting ready to wrap and unwrap surprises. As we approach the close of 2022, I decided to take a walk down memory lane. I had a lot of events happen this year that added to my personal growth, my joy,...

Sometimes we feel we have an answer until a moment, situation, or new information prompts us to change our mind. It's like when you change your restaurant order after seeing a delicious plate delivered to another table. Can you playfully laugh at your evolution as you choose again? This episode talks about what awareness or shifts you gain as you evolve. The holidays are upon us, and I am having a...

The more we grow and expand, the more we enter new dimensions that have room for the version of ourselves that we currently embrace. Likewise, this upcoming New Year gives us another chance to commit to the next phase of our True Stride. How can we be sure we stay aligned on the next part of our path? This episode talks about choosing a guiding word and intention. I got an email from a Strider abo...

There's no need to rush. You have absolute permission to slow down and check your reality. Taking time to go inward helps you process perceptions with a new lens and stay aware of what really matters. This episode talks about going inward, creating stillness, and practicing being so you naturally foster more creativity, bliss, and intelligence. Personally, I'm committed to establishing a consisten...

A harvest is an opportunity to reap what we grew, nurtured and cultivated. During this time of harvest, we give thanks and recognize what you brought to life from the past season or year. This episode talks about looking for what's good and ready to harvest in your life. Thanksgiving is a symbol of appreciation and abundance. I'm happy to celebrate what we planted, harvested, and gathered as we gi...

Every now and then your energy and attention need to regroup. You can become so busy with the world that you get slightly off track. Checking back in with yourself sets the tone for returning to your True Stride. This episode talks about taking time to go inward and live intentionally. We are approaching the end of the year. For me, I always take time to go inward to reflect on my journey in the p...

There's always signs from the universe coming in and out of our lives, and if we slow down to pay attention, we have an easier time catching them. The more aligned you are with what lights you up, the more you'll realize the power of your dedication. This episode talks about celebrating your commitment to you. Timing is moving fast. This fall brings the 1 Year Anniversary of publishing my first bo...

We can get caught up in wishful thinking when we enter a crisis. We compare ourselves to those around us wishing things could be different. In the middle of wishing, we can't know what someone else's path actually looks like and we can't appreciate our own path. This episode talks about embracing your path without comparison. A friend is going through a major life change similar to a situation I h...

You learn more about yourself every day. The knowledge you have of yourself and your needs is what helps you build a more aligned experience of life. When we know ourselves, we can share it lovingly with confidence. This episode talks about knowing how to be you and express your needs. I had a dear friend stay with me for a visit. We see each other once or twice a year, but we remain fully investe...

You have so much good to offer the world. You can offer it when you are at your best. How can you get back to your best after life gets complicated? This episode talks about building a recovery plan after life's disruptions. I have loved ones actively pursuing what lights them up, like doing sports they enjoy. Their passion led to injuries that they'll need to do physical therapy. The process requ...

We cannot stride forward if we fixate on the past, fear, or anything we're trying to run away from. Holding our gaze on what we are running towards gives us that extra push to face life boldly. This episode talks about running towards life instead of away from life. Around this time, communities in Florida faced Hurricane Ian. This includes my own area, and I had to make many decisions before the...

If you want to learn how to release and start anew with ease, simply look at nature. Seasonal changes can inspire how we re-engage and refresh our identity in new life phases. This episode talks about shifting from identity pressure to peace. Recently, I received messages from two Striders going through major transitions in their lives. One Strider is selling their long-standing, successful law pr...

As we go through life, there are moments we like to remember, or we occasionally circle back to situations. What happens when years or decades pass? This episode talks about the feelings of reuniting and remembering. This weekend I have a high school reunion. It's been several decades. I went to a catholic high school in Delaware that was small and intimate, graduating with a class of 90 individua...

A simple "No" is all you need. It can feel awkward sometimes, but what people don't realize is that "No" can be freeing and thoughtful. Sometimes you have to say "No" or you'll be giving less than what you're capable of being. That's not good for you or anyone else. This episode talks about how saying "No" is empowering. Empowerment is a feeling of being aligned with our intentions. In life, there...

Some sensations and emotions remain with us long after the moment passes. Are you allowing yourself to release whatever is stored in your body, heart, and mind? This episode talks about giving yourself space to feel the feels. The 21st Anniversary of September 11th recently happened. I'm actually recording this episode on 9/11/22 after commemorating this significant day at the race hosted by the T...