Hey Walkers! Ever feel like you’re hitting reset… again? Same. But here’s the truth: starting over doesn’t mean you’ve failed—it means you’re strong enough to try again. This 20-minute walking workout is all about embracing that fresh start, with motivation and good vibes to help you move forward. Whether you’re on a trail, pacing at home, cruising on your walking pad, or grabbing steps between errands, I’m right there with you—coaching, chatting, and cheering you on. In this epis...

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, ...

Hey Walkers! Ready to get some steps in? Here's a walking workout that not only gets your heart pumping, but also gives you an energizing boost... in 10 minutes or less. Get moving during lunch, after dinner, or during a break. This podcast for walking has upbeat background walking music to keep you on tempo. And guess what? You don't have to walk outside. You can walk at home, stepping in place or moving side-to-side. You can also head to your local mall to walk, or even get your steps in...

Hey Walkers! Today’s walking workout is quick and energizing. Improve your mood, laser focus, and feel more creative, all in just 10 minutes. Walking is like a natural espresso shot for your mind and body– minus the caffeine crash. Whether you're squeezing in a walk during a break or just before a presentation, or while your kids are doing their homework, this short walk will make you feel amazing. And look for more of these quick “lunch time” walks that help you feel gre...

Hey Walkers! This energizing walking workout will boost your mood, help you get focused, and start those creative juices flowing… all in just 10 minutes. Walking can be your brain's espresso shot – minus the caffeine crash, of course. Whether it's squeezing in a walk during lunch breaks, just before that big meeting, or after your kids go to bed, you’re going love how this fits into your busy day and how a quick walk makes you feel. And guess what? I’m going to do more quick “lu...

Feeling drained and unmotivated? Join me for a refreshing, information-packed coached walk where we'll uncover simple hacks to zap fatigue and boost your energy. This walking workout podcast episode gives you real life, practical tips to help you get more energy including: Energy boosters Movement moments: Small bursts of movement throughout your day can unlock endorphins, your body's natural happiness chemical. Even the shortest time can leave you feeling more energized and focused.Hydrat...

Feeling unmotivated and drained? Head out on a coached walk with me, where we'll chat about practical hacks to banish fatigue and bring up your energy levels. In this walking workout podcast episode, discover real-life tips to give you an energy boost, including: It’s all about the burst: Experience the power of small bursts of movement throughout your day, letting those awesome endorphins—your body's natural happiness boosters—give you a renewed lease on life. Even brief moments can leave ...

Day 7 of our walking challenge is all about breathing and progressive muscle relaxation to soothe your mind and body. There is no coached walk in this episode. It's all about the R&R.We’re going to practice a variety of breathing patterns (including 4-7-8, which will help you drift off to sleep), and some progressive relaxation. Deep Belly Breaths:Let's start with a simple yet effective technique. Inhale deeply through your nose, letting your belly expand. As you exhale slowly through you...

In Day 6 of our walking challenge, we’re ditching solo walks and turning our strolls into calorie-blasting walking workouts for the whole family (furry family members and friends, too). Keeping things fun and ever-changing is how you create a consistent walking habit.Highlights:Groups walks:Strengthen bonds with family and friends: Share laughter, stories, and fresh air. Walking conversations go deeper than phone chats.Built-in accountability: Committing to each other keeps you moving t...

Should you walk in the morning if you're a night person?Should you walk at night if your an early riser? Or should you stick to listening to your body clock? Today we spill the beans on invigorating morning routines and soothing evening rituals. Learn the "wake and walk" strategy for mornings - even if you’re not a morning person - and get ideas for stress-reducing evening walks that will ease you into sleep. This is day 5 of the walking workout challenge, part of the Walking and Talking with...

Forget Fight Club, let's talk walk club. Dive into the mood-boosting benefits of morning walks and the stress-melting magic of evening strolls. Find your flow, embrace consistency, and celebrate every stride. This is day 4 of the walking workout challenge, part of the Walking and Talking with Helen podcast. In this episode, you’ll learn the best time of day to walk, the benefits of both morning walks and evening walks, and how finding the right time of day to walk helps with stress relief...

Power Up Your Walk and Make ThingsHappen with Intentions Ready to turn your daily stroll into a superpower walking workout session? Slip on your walking shoes for Day 3 of the Walking Challenge, where we're all about setting intentions for a walk that rocks. Before you lace up: Blast "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen (seriously, it works!) to get you motivated to walk. Get that pep in your step and feel the rhythm ignite your walking vibe. Visualization magic: Visualize your ideal walk: Want a ...

Ready to unlock the magic of mindful walking? This is Day 2 of the free walking challenge, part of the Walking & Talking with Helen podcast. We’ll talk about transforming your daily steps into a journey of present-moment awareness, while getting going on a coached walk.The tips in this episode will help you:Reduce anxietyReduce stressBuild healthy habitsNot let life pass you byHIGHLIGHTS:Mindfulness is the secret weapon that will help you sleep better, reduce anxiety, and appre...

Are you ready to turn your daily walks into a personalized journey of fitness, motivation, and fun? Welcome to the Coached Walk Workout Challenge—a unique, 7-day engaging, and entirely FREE way to get you moving, motivated, and sticking to new and healthy habits. Why Take the Challenge?Elevate your daily walks from routine and mundane. The Coached Walking Challenge is not just about steps; it's a transformative adventure. The topics we’ll cover include: The joy of movementHidden well-bei...

Feeling overwhelmed, paralyzed, and can't get anything done? We all go through periods where life feels like a struggle and even the simplest tasks seem so hard. But there are ways to cope and make things easier. This walking podcast episode is full of practical tips to help you survive and thrive when you're unmotivated, including: Understanding why you're stuck: It's not laziness or lack of willpower. It's simply overwhelm, which zaps our energy and motivation.Practicing self-compassion: Be...

Feeling overwhelmed, paralyzed, and can't get anything done? We all go through periods where life feels like a struggle and even the simplest tasks seem so hard. But there are ways to cope and make things easier. This walking podcast episode (with background music) is full of practical tips to help you survive and thrive when you're unmotivated, including: Understanding why you're stuck: It's not laziness or lack of willpower. It's simply overwhelm, which zaps our energy and motivation.Pract...

I'm going to confess something to you: I totally went on a sugar spree, temporarily ditching my healthy habits. I'm I'm OK with it.When my amazing aunt was bravely fighting cancer, I realized how important it is to cut ourselves some slack and stop beating ourselves up .We’ll dive into the importance of recognizing the choices we make during different seasons of our lives and giving ourselves a break. No more self-judgment, my friends. It's all about acceptance and understanding that we're on...

When my amazing aunt was bravely fighting cancer, I realized how important it is to cut ourselves some slack and stop beating ourselves up.And I'm going to confess something to you: I totally went on a sugar spree during my time as a caregiver, temporarily ditching my healthy habits. We’ll dive into the importance of recognizing the choices we make during different seasons of our lives and giving ourselves a break. No more self-judgment, my friends. It's all about acceptance and understa...

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, check o...

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, try epis...