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
72 episodes
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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22:44
Beat Burnout: 12-Minute Walk to Recharge | 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 | 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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Episode 45
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20-Minute Fat-Burning Walk | 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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Lift Your 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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11:34
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 | 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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15-Minute Walk: Fit More Steps In the Easy Way | 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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20:33
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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14:21
30 Min Walking Workout | Get Your Energy Back (w music) 33A
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 yo...
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Episode 33
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30 Min Walking Workout | Get Your Energy Back (w music) 33B
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 tip...
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Episode 33
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31:18
Breathing to Reduce Stress and Sleep Faster (no walking) - Walking Challenge Day 7
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 pa...
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Episode 32
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Walking Workout with Family or Dog - Walking Challenge Day 6
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 c...
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Episode 31
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Walk More: Easy Ways Fit Walking Into Your Day - Walking Challenge Day 5
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 ...
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Episode 30
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17:04
Best Time of Day To Walk -15 Min Walking Workout | Challenge Day 4
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 th...
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Episode 29
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15:44
Get Want You Want - Walking Challenge Day 3
Power Up Your Walk and Make ThingsHappen with IntentionsReady 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 inten...
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Episode 28
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