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Feeling tired, stressed, and completely unmotivated? Welcome!
This walking podcast is for busy people who want to feel better without a complicated, time-sucking workout.
I'm your host, Helen M. Ryan. I lost over 80 pounds after I started walking. I'm a busy business owner (and former personal trainer) with ADHD, hypothyroidism, and family, so I know what it's like to be chronically tired.
The episodes are fun, conversational walks with a friend who understands that some days are a struggle, with some silly real life stories mixed in.
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If you’re feeling exhausted, unmotivated, and wiped out, the reason may surprise you... specially if your doctor says everything is OK. In this walking podcast episode with background walking music, we'll talk about why all the tension in your day-to-day life, the news, and the negativity on social media is literally forcing your body to live in a state of low-level stress. That constant stress will wipe you out. No joke. If you want to listen without background music, c...
If you’re feeling exhausted, unmotivated, and wiped out, the reason may be something you haven’t thought of, especially if your doctor says everything is OK. It may be that all the tension in your day-to-day life, the news, and the negativity on social media is literally forcing your body to live in a state of low-level stress. That constant stress will wipe you out. No joke. This walking podcast episode has no background walking music. If you want to walk to the beat, tr...
Grab 1,500 steps in 15 minutes with this indoor or outdoor low impact walking workout. You’re busy and tired, but want a fresh start. Come for a walk where I share tiny movement “blocks,” simple food tweaks to make that fresh start easier. Also, grab the FREE Fresh Start guide + printable block worksheets at yourwalkingpodcast.com. You can do this as an indoor walking workout, on a treadmill or walking pad, or outside. If you’re walking outside, there’s a bell at the halfway poi...
Want to more throughout the day without even noticing? Try this 10-minute indoor or outdoor walking workout and get about 1,000 steps in fast. You can do this walk marching in your living room, on a treadmill or walking pad, or outside in fresh air. I’ll chat about “pocket steps”… moving while you wait (and wait). How being “inefficient on purpose” is awesome for burning more calories. And a quick look at NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis)… how fidgeting and everyday...
Encore episode: We are in that weird "limbo" week between Christmas and New Year's. If the adrenaline has worn off and you're feeling a little empty, tired, or down in the dumps, this one is for you. (Originally released as Episode 19A on March 10, 2022.) Have you been feeling down, stuck in a funk, or just... "blah" and can't seem to snap out of it? Put on your walking shoes and let’s go for a refreshing walk. We aren't just burning calories today… we are burning off the blues and shi...
A Quick Note: I’m bringing back this favorite from December 2021 because the holidays shouldn't feel like a punishment. You don't need to be perfect right now; you just need to keep moving. Get your walking shoes and come with me for a walking workout. I'm sharing my best tips on how to navigate the holiday food scene without the guilt. And yes, you can still enjoy yourself. Yay! Whether you're walking indoors or outdoors, walking for fitness, or just walking for stress relief, this ep...
Feeling more like the Grinch than the star of a holiday movie lately? Use this 10-minute walking workout as permission to drop the pressure and back off from holiday perfectionism. Because being a perfectionist can suck. We’ll chat about how to trade you’re A+, overachieving, homemade everything holiday for a calmer B- holiday that helps you stay sane. Let yourself buy the pie, use paper plates, and grab gift bags instead of wrapping… while getting our steps in. You can do t...
Feeling wired and anxious, with your brain rehearsing every worst-case scenario? Like you’re carrying a really heavy backpack stuffed with intrusive thoughts? Take a walk with me and let’s shake some of that off. This 15-minute indoor or outdoor walking workout is for the days when anxiety feels physical and you still have to function like a human. We’ll calm anxiety, reduce stress, and walk off some of that nervous energy. You’ll also hear a ridiculous backpack story from my travels in...
A quick note: It’s Thanksgiving week, and if you’re feeling the holiday pressure... you aren't alone. We all need a moment of calm right now, so I’m bringing back one of my most popular walking meditations to help you breathe through the stress. (Originally released as Episode 16 on December 26, 2021.) Consider this 15-minute walking meditation a virtual hug. You don't need to "push" or "achieve" anything today. Just get in touch with your body, free your mind, and breathe. Together we will...
Burned out? Feeling crispy, wiped out? This is your permission slip for a 12-minute "do the bare minimum" walk. No gold stars, no pep talks. Just breathing, walking, and not feeling alone in the messiness. We'll talk about how to let yourself off the hook, deal with decision fatigue, move life down to low-power mode, and why "done is better than perfect." (Easier said than, well, done.) Halfway through, you'll hear a bell. If you're outside, that's your friendly cue to turn around if you want...
Brain buffering? Staring at your screen like it owes you answers? This 10-minute indoor or outdoor walking workout is your quick fix for the afternoon slump. (Or any time you hit a slump.) Bye bye brain fog | Focus reset | Real energy | Creativity bump | A ridiculous story P.S. You'll hear a bell halfway through. If you're walking outside, that's your turn-around cue. Tap Follow/Subscribe so next week's walk is waiting for you. Instagram/Facebook: @yourwalkingpodcast P.P.S. I also get a...
You ever have those days where you're running on what feels like dollar-store batteries? You're doing all the right things like eating okay, walking, sleeping (sort of), but the energy just isn't there? This 20-minute walking workout helps you shake off that blah, brain-foggy feeling and rebuild real energy… the kind that sticks around long after you're done. We chat about: A sneaky-simple way to build steady, all-day energyHow to get your body to burn fat instead of burning sugar A mini...
Are you having one of those days where you feel like you want to rip someone's head off? Or maybe just hide from the world because everything is irritating? This quick mood boosting walking workout (about 10 minutes) helps you shake off the crabby mood fast… without toxic positivity. Get an instant mood lift using a simple body-mind trick | A way to break that negative thought loop when your brain is stuck on repeat | Energy without caffeine | Stories… P.S. You’ll hear a bell halfway th...
Ever feel like your brain has 50... no, a thousand, browser tabs open at once? It's that cluttered, brain-fog feeling where you're so overwhelmed, you just... freeze (like your computer?) And then you try to talk into the cat food bowl instead of your phone. (Yep. I did that. Full story in the podcast). I feel you. My concentration is a mess some days. During this a 20-minute walking workout I share a super simple 3-step hack I use to shut down distraction and find some actual focus. Yi...
Okay, so let's talk about those days. You know the ones. Your workout gear is giving you the side-eye and the couch is a tractor beam, pulling you over to it. Uh-huh. Been there more times than I can count. Well, I have a psychological hack for just that, and on this short walk 'll tell you how I trick myself into doing something I don’t feel like doing. Works like a charm. During this 10-minute walking mini-workout we chat about: The "gym bag trick" I've been using for years to squeeze...
Does it feel like your metabolism has taken a permanent vacation? And the only way to get it back is with long, torturous workouts that you just haven't got time for? What if you could kick start your body's fat-burning machine by working smarter, not longer? This is a 20-minute walking workout that's going to show you how to use simple, easy-to-do tricks to keep your metabolism burning - not just during this walk, but all day long. Yay! Here's what I've got for you on this walk: Why shorter ...
It's that time of day, isn't it? Your brain is threatening to go on strike, and the siren song of the sofa (and maybe a bag of chips) is getting louder by the minute. I get it. The afternoon slump is real, and my first instinct is usually a nap (but no can do). But what if, instead of crashing, you could recharge in just 10 minutes? This isn’t a punishing workout; it’s a quick reset for your body and your brain. Here’s what I’ve got for you on this walk: A simple trick to break up the ...
Ever have those days when you've just plain run out of reasons to get moving? I hear you. I'm 59, my mind's on vacation half the time, and I've definitely had days when I feel like I just can't get going. When it comes to finding the motivation to actually get out the door for a walk (or a trip to the gym) on a day when you're running on fumes and just don't feel like it, being connected to an actual reason you're doing it makes all the difference. In this 13-minute inspiring power walk, we'l...
Hey Walkers! Your to-do list probably has its own to-do list, and "me time" is nowhere on it. Same. That's why this 15-minute power walk is all about finding those hidden pockets of time you didn't even know you had. I'll share some of my favorite sneaky (but simple!) ways to weave more movement into your life, making it feel like a little win instead of another chore. Whether you're walking outside or inside (marching in place or on a walking pad), I'm here to be that encouraging friend in y...
Hey Walkers! Ever feel like you’re hitting reset… again? Same. But guess what? Starting over doesn’t mean you’re behind—it means you’re brave enough to begin again. This 20-minute walking workout is here to help you do just that, with a boost of energy, good vibes, and steady background music to keep you moving. Whether you’re out on a trail, walking in place at home, on your walking pad, or sneaking in steps between errands, I’ll be right there with you—coaching, chatting, ...
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