True Stride

When big life events show up, it's easy to feel like the clock is ticking and there's not enough time. In reality, what matters most is our energy and where we decide to place our energy. This episode talks about living with less hustle and more love. My mom did an amazing job raising four girls who were all super active. My sisters and I were always busy running around for sports and other hobbie...

How do you handle new experiences? Sometimes people meet new experiences with curiosity and sometimes people meet new experiences with a bit of hesitation. In the big picture, new experiences show us a new side of life, and that can be exciting. This episode talks about my Turkey Joys & Lessons from trying new things this Thanksgiving. Last week we got to celebrate Thanksgiving in the US and it wa...

Many times the different ways we experience and move through the world are connected. Our senses, our emotions, our energy, and more are all connected as we challenge life's journey. When we get worn down on the way, how can we collectively heal all these parts of us? This episode talks about figuring out what needs healing. On our previous episode, I shared that I'm scheduled to have surgery in m...

What is the true impact of a choice? When we're convinced of the path we must take, do regrets and gains still hold their meaning? This episode talks about relief, regrets, or gains. I was recently chatting with a friend who's at a crossroad in life. He shared with me that he has a big career opportunity he has mixed emotions about. The opportunity gives him a chance to really make use of his skil...

All around us are signs of nature shedding the heat of summer to embrace the coolness of winter. Likewise, we're also entering a new season in our own journey. This episode talks about how to shift with the seasons. The very brisk weather has officially made its appearance here in Florida, and it's easy to feel that the seasons have changed. We can witness the changes in how people dress or how th...

Have you ever made a promise to change your life? Sometimes that promise takes us on a journey where we'll come out better on the other side. This episode talks about rites of passage. I'm super excited because next week I get to gather with my family to celebrate my nephew Finnigan's Confirmation. It's a religious and social milestone; similar to events like a bat/bar mitzvahs or quinceaneras. Th...

Life's horizon holds many new chapters. It's not always easy to choose which path we'll follow, but we can evaluate our options so that we feel more aligned. This episode talks about how to process decisions from your heart. We all have those moments in life where we can feel or sense a big decision is brewing. We feel out of alignment somehow or we're noticing signs and signals that a change is c...

Some things cannot be replicated or faked; like the supportive bond we have within the Striders community. While on our individual journeys we still wish each other well and support one another when we have the capacity. This episode talks about being partners in growth. There are so many things that I have grown to cherish about our time together. Each and every Thursday, we go on these Wise Walk...

Naturally, you could feel that having a direct path to your goals would be nice, but what about the times it's not? Most people don't mind taking the long way if it means fulfilling the end goal. Is there a goal in your life that's worth a longer journey? This episode talks about finding what's detour worthy. Good news: I'm home from the hospital! There were a couple rough days. I encountered a fe...

You can have a lot more help if you're ready to ask for it. You'd be surprised how willing people are to show up for you. This episode talks about learning to surrender and receive. In full transparency, I think this episode might be a little different. Tomorrow morning I am going to be admitted to the hospital. It took me some time to surrender to the idea of being admitted for 4-5 days, and I wa...

No two people are the same, so of course, our traits and experiences are slightly different from each other too. What makes this interesting is that we all have something that makes us rare. This episode talks about embracing your anomalies. In 1998, I was living in California, training for an Alaska Anchorage marathon. My physical fitness was in top shape at the time. I had just finished a 20-mil...

"HEADS UP!" If you heard this from any direction, you'd immediately be on alert. You respond quickly to signs that seem loud or urgent, but there are quieter and seemingly neutral signs that call for just as much attention. This episode talks about signs, needs, and actions. I recently saw a video where two brothers were interacting with each other. The two are toddlers and the younger brother is...

Communication involves energy, especially in dynamics where you don't speak. Learning to communicate within a dynamic can change the level of trust everyone develops. This episode talks about relationship rides and intuition. If you've been listening to this podcast for a little while, you know that I love horses. I started taking lessons a few years ago, and I've been riding on and off. These day...

Situations throughout life can stir a reaction from people. It could be a pleasant or unpleasant experience, but how you respond to your own reaction is more important. This episode talks about exploring your reactions. Last week, I had a lot of dental work so the dentist gave me numbing agents while there. As I was sitting in the chair, my heart started pounding, my hands were shaky, and I felt l...

Inside of you is a unique purpose and Heart Value that helps this world stay bright. Please celebrate YOU, your gifts, your contributions and your evolution towards what your life's purpose means to you. This episode talks about setting intentions to honor and celebrate YOU. My birthday, August 31, is a time of great reflection for me. I spend time looking ahead and thinking about what intentions...

Time is always moving. From year to year, what has changed the most for you? This episode talks about past year reflections. Next week, August 31 marks the day a healthy and happy 10 lb 13 oz baby girl was born… that was me. Every time my bday comes around, I get very introspective about the past year I lived. I also start to think about the year to come. It helps me hold myself accountable to won...

Years from now people may not remember everything about you, but there will always be certain memories about you that leave a lasting impression. This episode talks about being aligned with your legacy. I was catching up with a friend who knows someone that recently accepted a professorship at a college. When I heard the subject of the class she's teaching, I thought it sounded so progressive and...

You have habits you do without questioning them. If you knew a habit was holding you back from fully expressing your thoughts, would you challenge yourself to be vulnerable and face it? This episode talks about learning to express your true feelings instead of saying, "It's fine." For the past two months, I've been paying attention to how often I use the phrase, "It's fine." I've also paid attenti...

Lighting strikes symbolize many things. Among them, the act of nature can represent the spark of an idea or it can represent a release of energy. This episode talks about how releasing and managing stress is similar to when lighting strikes.  This past weekend, I traveled with my parents to New Jersey so we could celebrate my niece's wedding. I have so many beautiful memories that left me beaming....

Whether we're happy or sad, music helps us channel what we're feeling. It takes us into a moment of reflection, memory, or imagination. This episode talks about music and mood mindfulness. I'm feeling so energized after going to a concert with my mom. We had a great time watching Michael Franti & Spearhead rock out and share their music. It's not just the tunes that made the experience awesome, it...

The world is a beautiful place. It's so beautiful that there's tons of wonderful experiences you have yet to discover. This episode talks about how to move through life with love and light. A friend recently confided in me that she was in a funk for the past several months. In the last few weeks, she made a commitment to herself to shift her energy. One of the ways she's trying to do this is to ge...

Trying to force something can make a situation worse. Despite your best intentions, you could hold onto tension that you never wanted in the first place. How freeing would it be to learn how to ease back from that stress? This episode talks about how you can let go and feel flow. After decades of not playing golf, I finally took another chance on the sport. I played the sport before, even taking l...

Holidays are beautiful ways to commemorate and remember milestones, but what if you want to do things differently. We walk around with certain beliefs and traditions since we never thought it could ever be any other way. This episode talks about allowing yourself to celebrate your way. This week we have America's Independence Day, the 4th of July, and I was thinking a lot about this holiday since...

You never know how the universe will set you up for success. Sometimes the things we view as random overlaps are the gifts the universe wants to offer us. This episode talks about how to ask and openly receive. I feel so energized and happy today since I received wonderful news that reminded me just how powerful the universe is when we call upon it to support us. We have those moments where we ask...

Sometimes you run into moments that lower your vibe. We don't have to let those things define the vibrations we know are available to us. Give yourself permission to radiate. You are meant for something higher and better. This episode talks about how to be lifted by light. Over 5 years ago, I had a traumatic experience that awakened me. When I look back now, I can have this conversation with you i...