Solve By Walking

We couldn't think of anyone who would be better suited for the very first episode of our Solve By Walking Podcast than GirlTrek cofounders, Morgan Dixon and Vanessa Garrison. Through national campaigns, community leadership, and health advocacy, Vanessa and Morgan mobilize Black women to be changemakers in their communities and personal lives — simply by walking together. GirlTrek is a movement of over 1.3 millon Black women who walk and talk together for better health, to heal trauma, and to transform their lives and their communities. We talk about their mission, their movement, the act of radical self-care, and uncover ways that listeners can join in or become allies of GirlTrek.To learn more about GirlTrek's Black History Bootcamp pocast, visit: https://blackhistorybootcamp.com/ To learn more about GirlTrek’s 30-Day walking challenge, go to: https://www.girltrek.org/start/ Learn more about KEEN Footwear and the WK400 walking shoe at https://www.keenfootwear.com/wk400The Solve By Walking podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or participation in a physical activity. The views expressed by guests of the podcast are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply any endorsement by KEEN or its affiliated entities.

On today's episode, we sit down with Rory Fuerst Jr., the Global Product Innovation Director at KEEN Footwear. After suffering a traumatic knee injury during a ski accident, Rory's high-speed life ground to a halt. He went from working as hard as he played, to living in a fog of pain meds and PT appointments. The day he was cleared to walk again, his entire view on walking, and on the world, changed. He began to notice the beauty in the little things he was used to seeing every day, and to connect more with nature and his community. It was through this process of slowing down that he rediscovered the power of walking. This sparked the idea to create an innovative shoe designed specifically for walking, the WK400. After years of research, Rory and a team of researchers and designers developed a shoe that takes the natural way people walk (on a constant curve) and harnesses that power to make walking more fun. Rory's goal is to make walking more fun so more people are inspired to get outside and experience the power of walking. Learn more about KEEN Footwear and the WK400 walking shoe at https://www.keenfootwear.com/wk400 The Solve By Walking podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or participation in a physical activity. The views expressed by guests of the podcast are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply any endorsement by KEEN or its affiliated entities.

What started during the pandemic as Mia Lind's personal mindfulness and gratitude activity has now become a viral trend with over a half a billion views and millions of women taking part. The #HotGirlWalk has one rule: you can only think about three things, 1. what you're grateful for, 2. your goals, and finally, 3. how hot you are (hint: this isn't about looks — it's about how you feel). We wanted to find out even more about the Hot Girl Walk so we asked Mia, creator of the movement, to share the story behind the walk and how going on regular #HotGirlWalks has helped her and countless other women boost their mental and physical health. We also dug into why her rebranding of walking is important for building self-confidence, fostering relationships, and prioritizing mental health.To learn more about the Hot Girl Walk, you can follow @hotgirlwalk on Instagram, check out #hotgirlwalk, and visit hotgirlwalk.com. You can also connect with Mia on Instagram at @miaivylind and @exactlyliketheothergirls on TikTok.Learn more about KEEN Footwear and the WK400 walking shoe at https://www.keenfootwear.com/wk400The Solve By Walking podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or participation in a physical activity. The views expressed by guests of the podcast are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply any endorsement by KEEN or its affiliated entities.

TW: Suicide, Grief & Loss, Mental Illness Even the shortest walk can have a big impact on your mental wellness. We dive into that and more during our conversation with Julia Broglie. Julia is the cofounder of BroglieBox, a company that lets you create and send self-care packages for mental wellness. During our conversation, we discuss Julia's own struggles with mental health, how BroglieBox came to be, the role of walking in Julia's self-care toolbox, and the six pillars of mental wellness that guide her passion for mental health and wellness.If you are in crisis or need support, please call or text 988 to speak to a crisis counselor, available 24/7.You can connect with Julia on Instagram at @juls.b_ and can learn more about BroglieBox at @thebrogliebox and https://brogliebox.com/Learn more about KEEN Footwear and the WK400 walking shoe at https://www.keenfootwear.com/wk400The Solve By Walking podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or participation in a physical activity. The views expressed by guests of the podcast are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply any endorsement by KEEN or its affiliated entities.

Author Annabel Streets wants us all to find more opportunities to walk. After hearing her friends and family make excuses to skip their walks, Annabel set out on a mission to share research on the benefits of different kinds of walks — and to inspire people to break out of their walking ruts.In "52 Ways To Walk," Annabel shares 52 ideas for how to shake up your walking routine, all backed by science. We were excited to hear her tips for making walking fun and more interesting — like how to enjoy and soak up the benefits of walking backwards or the scientific reasons why you should venture out in the pouring rain (hint: it has to do with negative air ions)! This is a great episode to listen to if you or someone you know keeps coming up with excuses not to go on a walk, if you're looking for reasons to start a walking habit, or if you need some tips on how to get out of a walking rut.You can connect with Annabel on Instagram at @annabelabbs. Learn more about KEEN Footwear and the WK400 walking shoe at https://www.keenfootwear.com/wk400The Solve By Walking podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or participation in a physical activity. The views expressed by guests of the podcast are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply any endorsement by KEEN or its affiliated entities.