Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Workouts
Feeling tired, stressed, and not motivated to exercise? You're in the right place.
If you want a podcast to walk to... hi! I'm your gal, with a walking workout that makes time fly and feels like taking a walk with a friend in your ear.
Whether you’re stepping outside or walking at home on a treadmill or walking pad, these episodes turn “ugh, I should move” into “yes, I can do this” so you get more energy, more motivation, and overall just feel better and healthier.
You’ll get a mix of walk types so it never feels the same every time:
• GET STEPS IN walks. Hit your daily step goals the easy way.
• STORY WALKS where I entertain you while you walk
• TRIVIA and FUN THEME WALKS for the days you just need a reason to move
• LOW IMPACT and BEGINNER FRIENDLY
I’m Helen M. Ryan, a former personal trainer who lost over 80 pounds naturally… and I still have days where I don’t want to do it either.
As a business owner with ADHD and hypothyroidism, I know what “no energy” feels like. Blech.
That’s why I created this free walking podcast that helps you show up, get your steps the easy way, have a laugh, and then move on with your day.
This show is for you if you ever ask:
• How do I get motivated to exercise when I don’t feel like it?
• How do I work out when I have no energy?
• What’s a good quick walking workout for busy days?
• How do I fit exercise into a busy schedule?
• How do I stop procrastinating and just get moving?
Episodes
102 episodes
Make Walking Less Boring | 10-Minute Walk 2 of 4 | 70
10-minute walking workout. This is the second walk in our 4-part walking series, and today we’re making walking less boring.This is a brisk, guided walking workout with music and stories to keep your brain busy while you get your steps i...
Interval Walking Workout | 10-Minute Walk 1 of 4 | 69
This is a 10-minute podcast to walk to, and the first part in a new 4-part walking series to get you moving and sneak a few more steps into your day.Today we’re doing walking intervals. Nothing scary. Just short bursts of faster walking...
Stay Consistent on Messy Days | 1 Mile Power Walk | 68
You know those days when your plans to work out fall apart? (Or your plans for anything, really). This 1-mile power walk is a great podcast to walk to, and it's all about having a backup plan so one messy day does not turn into a full ...
Sluggish? 10-Minute Walk for Energy w/Music | 67
If your brain has been screaming for sugar, caffeine, a nap, or all three… this 10-minute guided walking workout helps you get over that slump. It is a podcast to walk to that is designed to wake your body back up, loosen up all that desk or si...
Clear Brain Fog - 20-Minute Walking Workout [ENCORE]
(This episode originally released October 21, 2025. Let's clear some brain fog!)Ever feel like your brain has 50... no, a thousand, browser tabs open at once? And then you try to talk into the cat food bowl instead of your phone...
Milli Vanilli & the Grammy They Had to Return | Story Walk | 66
A podcast to walk to when you need something to entertain and distract you. Story, scandal, and steps.This is a 15-minute guided story walk about Milli Vanilli, the lip-sync scandal that rocked the music world, and what really happened t...
10-Minute Walk - 1200 steps | You Did More Than You Think | 65
If you've been running all day and still feel behind, this 10-minute ADHD-friendly walking workout is your circuit breaker. It is a quick, brisk podcast to walk to that gives you the receipts… proof that you're doing way more than your brain is...
Tired? 15-Minute Spring Walk to Feel Better | 64
Your brain's been foggy. Your energy's been missing. This 15-minute walk helps fix that and get you back to:More energyClearer headBetter moodLess hairy legs (you have to listen to find out...
Walking Meditation to Calm Your Mind | 15-Minute Guided Walk | 63
If your brain won't shut off, this 15-minute guided walking meditation for stress and overwhelm is for you. It is a simple, calming podcast to walk to that helps you quiet the noise, take a break, and clear your head. This is walkin...
80s One-Hit Wonders Fun Facts | 15-Minute Walking Workout | 62
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 wa...
10-Minute Power Walk Workout [ENCORE] | Outdoors or At Home
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...
Another Day, Same Routine? 15-Minute Boredom Buster Walk | 61
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...
True Crime Walk: Did I Escape the Night Stalker? | 15 Minutes | 60
Let’s go for a walk and talk about the morning a man tried to shoot me. And that man may have been the Night Stalker.This is my true story, and it will pull you in while you walk… making time fly.Just a quick heads-u...
Can’t Focus? 10-Minute ADHD-Friendly Walk to Clear Your Head | 59
A 10-minute ADHD-friendly walk for when your brain has 47 tabs open and won’t close a single oneThis low-impact walking workout clears your head, lowers stress, and shakes off that brain fog.This is a podcast you can listen to whi...
Japanese Walking Method | 20-Minute Low-Impact Interval Walk (Bullet Trains & Bidets) | 58
The Japanese Walking Method sounds intense. It’s not. Each round is just three minutes, and the stories make this 20-minute low-impact interval walk fly by.3 minutes brisk.3 minutes easy.Repeat 3 times.Done.That’...
Need Energy? 10-Minute Walk to Beat a Slump [ENCORE]
Want more energy? This 10-minute power break walk clears brain fog, fixes your mood, and helps you feel more awake... quick as a bunny. It's a podcast you can walk to at home indoors or outside. The slump is real, no matter the t...
Back on Track: 15-Minute Power Walk | Drift Happens | 57
A 15-minute power walk that will reset your mind, mood, and momentum. Get about 1500 steps in along with a few laughs. This is a low-impact walking workout you can do at home or outside… a quick energy boost when...
Too Tired to Exercise? Feel Better in Just 10 Minutes Walk | 56
Too exhausted to work out? This 10-minute low-impact walk gives you energy, clears some brain fog, and gets you around 1,000 steps... in less time than it takes to drink a coffee. It’s a quickie walk for days when you feel like a zo...
1-Mile At Home Walk - Step Into the 80s | 55
Walk 1 mile in about 15 minutes while we time-travel back to the 80s for a fun blast of Gen X fitness nostalgia.You can do this at-home walking workout anywhere: March in your living room, hop on a treadmill or walking pad,...
Boost Your Metabolism Walking Workout: 15-Minutes | 54
In 15 minutes, turn your metabolism's dimmer switch from “dim” back to “bright.” Increase your energy and wake up a sluggish metabolism with this low-impact walking workout. During the walk you’ll also get simple science...
Stuck in a Rut? 15-Minute Boredom Buster Walk | Inner Action Hero | 53
Get inspired to exercise more in 15 minutes. This brisk walk helps you to connect with the person inside you who wants to move their body (wait, what?). It's the ultimate "fake it til you feel it" move. Walking on th...
Get Motivated: 15-Minute Don’t Feel Like It Walk | 52
1,400 steps and motivation in just 15 minutes? Yeah, baby. Throw your low motivation out the window with this low-impact walking workout that will “pump… you up.”It can be hard to get off the couch, but lace up anyway. Moti...
Step to the Beat: 80s Music Trivia Walk - 15 Minutes | 51
80s trivia - 1500 steps - just 15 minutes. Get into the groove with this 80s music trivia walking workout you can do indoors or outside.If you grew up on mixtapes, MTV, and shoulder pads, come on down! We’ll "walk this way" to a steady b...
Weight Loss Fresh Start: 15-Minute Walking Workout | 50
No BS fresh start walking workout. 1500 steps in just 15 minutes + an easier way to fit more exercise in your life.You’re busy and tired, but want a fresh start. Come for a walk where I share tiny movement “blocks,” simple food tweaks t...
Don’t Have Time to Exercise? 10-Minute Walking Workout | 49
Sneaky and easy ways to fit more movement into your day without even noticing... in just 10 minutes (about 1000 steps). You can do this indoor or outdoor walking workout while marching in your living room, on a treadmill or walking ...