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 was so much fun to gather with 12 of my family members in Sea Island, GA. This was a completely ne...
Nov 30, 2023•18 min
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 mid-December. That decision feels aligned for me at this point, and part of that process involved org...
Nov 23, 2023•13 min
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 skills, at the same time, he feels he’s already in a gig he likes. Now he’s asking himself if he should ...
Nov 16, 2023•16 min
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 the trees look. Personally, I was reminded about the shifting seasons and their meaning metaphorically...
Nov 09, 2023•14 min
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. The occasion is a chance to fully commit to being in a community and belonging to something bigger. I’...
Nov 02, 2023•17 min
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 coming. It’s up to us to decide which way the change takes us, but ultimately, we know when we see a ...
Oct 26, 2023•25 min
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 Walks, reflect, take time for ourselves, slow down, and check our reality. Then every once in a while, I...
Oct 19, 2023•17 min
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 few challenges where I needed to self-advocate in the middle of trying to focus on recovering. We may ...
Oct 12, 2023•19 min
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 want to share how empowering a sense of surrender can be for our True Stride. I’m here to spend qualit...
Oct 05, 2023•19 min
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-mile long training run from San Francisco to Tiburon. I was actively playing soccer while training with...
Sep 28, 2023•17 min
“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 upset about something while the older brother tries to figure it out. The younger isn’t saying exact...
Sep 21, 2023•17 min
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 days I’m comfortable with my skill set. Each time I interact with the beautiful horses, I learn somethi...
Sep 14, 2023•17 min
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 like I was freezing. I had a reaction to what was administered, and I didn’t know why until I looked ...
Sep 07, 2023•17 min
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 I’m going to set so that I can show up and be my best self. Not only for myself, but I want to show ...
Aug 31, 2023•31 min
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 wonder if I’m living intentionally, what are the big developments I made, and what do I need to change....
Aug 24, 2023•19 min
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 impressive for the college kids taking the course. It’s a class all about legacy, which will include...
Aug 17, 2023•18 min
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 attention to how much my loved ones say it in conversations and in which scenarios they usually say it. The...
Aug 10, 2023•17 min
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. The time surrounded by laughter, love, and light was time well spent, but I’m also exhausted from al...
Aug 03, 2023•18 min
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’s the message. Much of their music is filled with positive and encouraging words. I’m here to s...
Jul 27, 2023•17 min
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 get more involved with her community. She’s also trying things outside her comfort zone. When she was ...
Jul 20, 2023•17 min
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 lessons my mom signed me up for, so I have the fundamentals. People would invite me to play over the ...
Jul 13, 2023•19 min
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 I evolved how I choose to celebrate it. Honestly, the different ways we choose to celebrate mileston...
Jul 06, 2023•14 min
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 the universe about what’s on our hearts, and the universe shows up for us to co-create the life tha...
Jun 29, 2023•17 min
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 in this full, radiant, light energy, but back then it was really hard on me. I entered a negative, da...
Jun 22, 2023•16 min
It’s true that not everything deserves our attention. Sometimes our focus becomes blurry, but we can get back on track if we remind ourselves of the important things in life. This episode talks about how to magnify what matters. I am the proud new owner of reading glasses. I have reached this milestone of life where I need support to read menus and other tasks. It’s a whole new world of wearing and carrying around glasses. This made me reflect on the way I view the world and how our vision of ou...
Jun 15, 2023•17 min
Perfectionism is a tricky trait. We can convince ourselves that it increases our worth without noticing how it can drain our zest for life. This episode talks about being present, not perfect. I worked in Corporate America for decades and had a great gig. Early in my career, I was a bit of a perfectionist. I really worked hard to make any project the absolute best it could be. I had a vision, and I thoughtfully followed through with it to make that vision a reality. That high level of performanc...
Jun 08, 2023•17 min
We sometimes show up as our own worst critic. As soon as we feel off we’re quick to give it meaning instead of taking a step back from it. This episode talks about coming back to center. A buddy of mine recently confessed an experience he had when he went surfing. He told me how he couldn’t find his balance for some reason. He was wondering why he felt off, and came to the conclusion that it was not his day. Once he came back to shore, he realized his board was missing the center fin. He chuckle...
Jun 01, 2023•17 min
Fully committing to an intention shows deep care. Stepping into a declaration sparks a new chapter in your life. This episode talks about vows that inspire you. We’re quickly approaching the time of year where it seems like weddings are upon us. I know I have two weddings this summer, and I’m so excited for these individuals. I look forward to hearing them say their vows to one another and to the community that will gather together to support them in the promises they’re declaring. Thinking abou...
May 25, 2023•17 min
There’s nothing wrong with admitting you’re not feeling your best. Life doesn’t require you to be everything to everybody all the time. This episode talks about accepting where you are in each moment. I’m managing health challenges lately and feeling better. During this journey, I felt like crap from time to time, but this path taught me a lot about my changing needs and availability. The ups and downs gave me the opportunity to accept where I am in each moment. I’m here to spend quality solo ti...
May 18, 2023•17 min
People speak from what they’ve seen in their life or what they’ve accepted as true. Being open-minded can be useful, but there are times when people share things that are true in their experience and not yours. This episode talks about why your best advocate is YOU. I recently went through a medical situation where I needed to self-advocate. It reminded me of the importance of advocating for yourself and how speaking up can shift the outcome. We don’t have to take what the world hands to us. Hon...
May 11, 2023•17 min
