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 listen to while walking... 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 walking outside, on a treadmill, or on your walking pad at home, 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 with simple tips and hacks (and intervals)
• STORY WALKS where I entertain you while you walk
• TRIVIA and FUN THEME WALKS for the days you just need a reason to move
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
95 episodes
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.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, ...
Walk: 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...
WALK: Another Day, Same Crap? 10-Minute Boredom Buster | 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’...
[ENCORE] Need Energy? 10-Minute Walk to Beat a Slump
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. It’s time to walk. This is a low-impact walking workout you can do at home or outside… a quick ener...
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 ...
ENCORE: Emotional Self-Care Walk | 18-Minute Walking Workout
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 1...
ENCORE: Why You Feel Stuck (And How to Fix It) | 30-Minute Walk
A Quick Note: In this encore episode I’m bringing back a classic that gives you one mental shift that works better than willpower (and is a lot less painful).(Originally released as Episode 8 in March 2021)If I told y...
ENCORE: Healthy Holiday Tips Walking Workout | 27-Minute Walk
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...
[Walk] Stop Holiday Perfectionism: 10-Minute Walking Workout | 48
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. ...
Calm Anxiety: 15 Minute De-Stress Walk | 47
This walk will calm anxiety, reduce stress, and walk off some of that nervous energy... in jut 15 minutes. Feeling wired and anxious, with your brain rehearsing every worst-case scenario?Like you’re carry...
Take Time for You: 18-Minute Walking Meditation | ENCORE
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...
Burnout Buster: 12-Minute Walk | 46
Burned out? Exhausted? This is your permission slip for a 12-minute "do the bare minimum" walk. No pressure. Just breathing, walking, and not feeling alone in the messiness.We'll talk about how to let yourself off the hook, deal with dec...