Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Workouts

Your brain's been foggy. Your energy's been missing. This 15-minute walk helps fix that and get you back to:
More energy
Clearer head
Better mood
Less hairy legs (you have to listen to find out)
This is a low-impact guided workout you can listen to while walking outside or inside on a treadmill or walking pad. There's background music to help you keep your pace (great for ADHD peeps) and a bell at the halfway point so you know when to turn around.
You'll start out feeling blah… and end up digging out your brightly-colored shirts.
I also chat about why your brain shuts down and sluggish during the dark months, and the connection between natural light, serotonin, and why a walk outside is one of the fastest ways to feel alive again. 
SAD is real. So is the fix. 
And because I never stay on track, I also wander into:
the time I made an Easter basket for my Catholic boyfriend using Playboy cutouts
winter making me eat all the carbs (mmm)
chasing summer for 16 months and realizing natural light actually matters
strawberries = love
putting on something that isn't gray or black (yes, 90% of my wardrobe is gray or black… don't judge me)
a quick musical moment (you've been warned)
If you want... 
a quick, refreshing spring walk
something to boost your mood and clear your head
a reason to finally get outside
or just 15 minutes that are just for you
...go grab your shoes. It's time to walk.

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If your brain won't shut off, this 15-minute guided walking meditation for stress and overwhelm is for you.

You can do this mindfulness walk outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad. It’s a simple way to quiet the noise, take a break, and feel calmer and less stressed.

This is walking meditation… without the woo-woo.

As we walk, you’ll be guided through simple breathing, some body awareness, and a few moments to just slow everything down.

There’s light background music so you don’t have to think about anything except moving your body and clearing your mind.

This is super helpful if…
your mind feels overstimulated
you need a reset in the middle of the day
sitting meditation has never worked for you (me either!)
After, you’ll feel calmer, more grounded, and a heck of a lot better than when you started. 

And yeah… you’ll get those steps in too. 

So if your brain is doing that thing again… grab your shoes. It’s time to walk.

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This 15-minute walking workout is packed with 80s one-hit wonder stories and facts that make the time fly. The actual 80s songs aren't included (you know - copyright), but the stories behind them? So interesting. 
You can walk outside or at home on a treadmill or walking pad. Either way, you’ll get 1500+ steps in without staring at the clock.
This is one of those walks where you’ll look up and go… wait, we’re already done?
There’s background walking music to keep your pace, and a bell at the halfway point so you know when to turn around (if you want to). 
And because this never stays completely on track (obviously)… you’ll hear about
the time I confidently asked for “You Dropped a Load on Me” at a record store (yes… really)
why Michael Jackson randomly shows up in one of the biggest one-hit wonder songs
the phone number that disrupted people’s lives (hi, Jenny)
the weirdest music videos you forgot existed
and the one 80s song I absolutely cannot stand (sorry in advance)
Plus we uncover sneaky details about:
Take On Me
Come On Eileen
Safety Dance
99 Luftballons
…and a few more that will instantly transport you to the most amazing decade of all time (fight me if you don't agree).
So if you need:
a quick walk
a mood boost
something fun to listen to
or just a reason to get up and move
Grab your shoes. It’s time to walk. 
And if one of these songs gets stuck in your head for the rest of the day… you’re welcome.
What is your favorite 80s one-hit wonder? Send me a message @yourwalkingpodcast and let me know!

 

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A 10-minute power walk that helps you get some steps in fast. This is a short, upbeat walking workout you can do outside, or inside on a treadmill or walking pad. 
It's awesome for those days when you don’t have time, don’t feel like doing more, or just need to snap out of whatever mood you’re in.

This week I am dealing with a few unexpected deadlines and pet emergencies (mood = nervous and stressed). So I am bringing back one of my most downloaded walks of all time (originally published in May of 2024). 
If you just need a quick 10-minute burst for energy, it's time to walk.

There’s background walking music to keep your pace, and a bell at the halfway point so you don’t have to think about anything but walking.

You can do this:
• on a quick break
• after dinner
• when you’re tired but know you’ll feel better if you move (for sure)
• even walking in place at home, at the mall, or yes… Costco

Sometimes we just don't have time for a longer workout. But we also need to keep moving when we can. So this... is the way. A quickie.

Grab your shoes and come with me. Indoors, outdoors, upside down.

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If you’re feeling stuck or just bored with the same old day, this walk is calling your name.

You can do this walk outside, or inside on a treadmill or walking pad. Or even while cleaning or gardening.

It’s a little different. Part story, part real life, part “maybe it’s time to stop playing it so safe.”

Because you are way too interesting to be living the exact same day on repeat.

During our walk I wander into:
what happens when you say yes to things you normally wouldn’t (scary… but also kind of amazing)
what happened when I put everything I owned in storage and took off to travel the world
how I managed to live on about $7K in lodging for a full year (so much cheaper than rent and utilities back home)
why you don’t have to go far away to add some excitement
I also get into things like having just enough money for one more meal…, working remotely as a digital nomad (and waiting for clients to pay), and a few travel mishaps (and tips) along the way. 

There’s background walking music to keep you moving, and a bell at the halfway point if you want to turn around.

I may tell you travel stories, but this isn’t really about travel.

It’s about that moment where you realize… you don’t want your life to keep looking exactly like this.

You want something different. Something more.

And maybe you can’t make a big, dramatic change right now. That’s OK.

Sometimes the best changes start small. Yesireeeeee. 

Grab your sneakers. It’s time to walk.

PS. Did you say yes to something new this week? Let me know!
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