True Stride

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...

Kindness wins overall. It's the feeling that brings us together and the feeling that helps us connect with each other. This episode talks about coming together to unite in kindness and never forgetting the power of community. This coming Sunday marks the 21st Anniversary of September 11th. If you're anything like me, you remember exactly where you were and what was happening. Not just that day, bu...

Sometimes things don't go as expected. Yet, there are unexpected surprises that give us more than we imagine. This episode talks about celebrating the surprises of life. I'm feeling extremely energized and happy this week. Why? It's my birthday week! Yes, I completed another trip around the sun. I find myself in this new year where I get to carve out another chapter of my story. It makes me reflec...

Can you believe True Stride is celebrating 100 episodes? Striders, together, we came far in this journey of joy, reflection, and self-awareness. It's amazing to think we spent 100 Wise Walks expanding and growing together.  In this episode, I'm excited to reflect on our experiences over the 100 episodes and talk about lessons learned.  I'm here to spend quality solo time with you for EP100's Wise...

Have you ever noticed how clumsy you seem when you're in a rush? You're bumping into things. You're dropping things. Everything feels off, and it's not the best timing. This episode talks about messages to slow down. I was moving a bin to the garage and tweaked my back. The irony is that I know how to safely lift large items (tip: bend your knees!), but I was in a rush. Of course, that's when acci...

Every individual adds a unique flair to this world we share. Your thoughts, words, and expressions deserve to be celebrated. It's time to intentionally set a practice of documenting and acknowledging your authentic self. This episode talks about the power of your pen. This past week, I'm continuing to purge and generally clean up loose ends. In the middle of this, I discovered an old journal entry...

Our Heart Value can serve us and others in so many ways. You can transfer a huge amount of encouragement or empowerment by confidently telling the story of your True Stride. This episode talks about how to write your story for the peeps in your life that matter most. AJ Harper is an editor and publishing strategist who helps authors write transformational books that enable them to build readership...

You are going to attract more of what you want when you are naturally standing in your truth. In those moments of sharing what you truly feel and think, you discover that your uniqueness does not need to suffer. This episode talks about expressing what we want. I became a certified Stand Up Paddle Board yoga instructor. It was an intensive weekend but a lot of fun. It gave me great exposure to dif...

Empowering habits helps you settle your mind. When we're busy running around and living life, our habits influence how we move and show up in these spaces. How can we develop habits that improve our experience of life? This episode talks about habits that heal. It may be hard to believe, but I used to smoke regularly. It was part of my daily habits, even when running, until it was time to let it g...

The daily ability to self-reflect and apply what you learn or discover to your everyday life is sexy. No doubt about it. You take time to self-reflect every week with the True Stride podcast, so YOU are sexy. This episode celebrates your sexy self-reflection. I had a chat with a friend who met a new dude and, from what I heard, it's going well so far. When I asked what had her so jazzed about the...

Do you know anyone who seems to always get lucky? They may not be as lucky as you think. In life, the energy you give the world is often times the energy you see and experience from the world. This episode talks about how energy attracts energy. I spent a crazy week filled with highs and lows. One of the highs was that I caught up with a good friend for the first time in a while. He's a Strider, s...