Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Workouts
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.
Episodes
80 episodes
15-Minute 80s Music Trivia Walking Workout | Ep 51
Get 1,500 steps in 15 minutes with this fun 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 beat while I dish out 8...
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Episode 51
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Fresh Start for Weight Loss: 15-Minute Walking Workout | Ep 50
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...
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Episode 50
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10‑Minute Sneaky Steps Walking Workout - 1000 Steps Fast | Ep 49
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, o...
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Episode 49
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Stop Holiday Perfectionism: 10-Minute Walking Workout (w music) | 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. ...
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Episode 48
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Calm Anxiety: 15-Minute De-Stress Walk (w/music) | 47
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 1...
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Episode 47
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ENCORE: Walking Meditation - Take Time for You
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...
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Stop Burnout: 12-Minute Recharge Walk (w/music) | 46
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 le...
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Episode 46
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10-Minute Walking Workout for Energy (w/music) | 45
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 e...
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20-Minute Walk That Burns Fat - Walking Workout | 44
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 help...
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Episode 44
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Better Mood Fast: 10-Minute Anti-Cranky Walk | Ep 43
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...
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Episode 43
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11:02
Clear Brain Fog - 20-Minute Walking Workout | 42
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 in...
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Episode 42
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Low Motivation? 10-Minute Walk to Get Moving | 41
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 p...
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Episode 41
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Boost Your Metabolism - 20-Minute Walking Workout | 40
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...
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Episode 40
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10-Minute Energy Boosting "Power Break" Walk | 39
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 u...
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Episode 39
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ENCORE: Why you're so tired and what you can do about it
A quick note: This is an encore presentation of one of my most popular episodes. If you've been feeling completely worn out, this one is for you. (Originally released as Episode 23A on October 30, 2022.)If you’re feeling...
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13-Minute Power Walk for Motivation (w music) | 38
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 t...
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Episode 38
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13:38
15-Minute Walk: Fit More Steps In the Easy Way (w music) | 37
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...
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Episode 37
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20-Minute Walking Workout | Starting Over (w music) 36A
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 ...
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Episode 35
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20 Minute Walking Workout | Starting Over (no music) 36B
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...
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Episode 36
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10-Minute Power Walk Workout (w music) | 35
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. Th...
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Episode 35
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10-Minute Quick Refreshing Walk (w music) 34A
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 ...
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Episode 34
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14:21
10-Minute Quick Refreshing Walk (no music) 34B
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 cour...
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Episode 34
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