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Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Workouts

Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Workouts

Helen M. Ryan | Walking Workouts 103 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

A walking workout podcast hosted by Helen M. Ryan, a former personal trainer who lost over 80 pounds. The show offers a variety of walk types including step-counting walks, story walks, trivia walks, and low-impact beginner-friendly sessions. It aims to help listeners overcome lack of motivation and stress by making exercise feel like a friendly chat. The podcast is designed for people who want to move more but struggle with energy or consistency.

Episodes

From Broke Mom to Rock Music Photographer | 15-Minute Story Walk
From Broke Mom to Rock Music Photographer | 15-Minute Story Walk Oct 14, 2026 1128 Get your steps in with a 15-minute brisk walk full of backstage stories, rock stars, and a few things that went a little wrong.How does a broke single mom with no photography experience end up photographing bands like Linkin Park, Blue October, All-American Rejects and KISS?It all started because I couldn't afford concert tickets for my son's birthday.Since desperation breeds action, I m
10-Minute After-Dinner Walk for Digestion and Blood Sugar
10-Minute After-Dinner Walk for Digestion and Blood Sugar Oct 7, 2026 725 A 10-minute after-dinner walk to help digestion, reduce blood sugar spikes, and shake off that sluggish feeling.Dinner's over. The sofa is calling. And if there's a cat on your lap, well, you're legally required to stay there. I don't make the rules.No "burning off" dinner and definitely no guilt. Just 10 minutes to move a little and maybe start a new walking habit th
10-Minute Brisk Walk | Outside or At Home
10-Minute Brisk Walk | Outside or At Home Sep 30, 2026 711 Get your steps in, find a little more energy, and take a break from your day with this 10-minute brisk walk.Only have 10 minutes? That's enough. Let's make it count. Stories and upbeat music give your brain something to do besides think about the clock.You can walk outside, or at home on a treadmill, walking pad, or marching in place. Or even step touch, my Gen X friends.This short walki
Quick 10-Minute Walk | Get Some Steps In
Quick 10-Minute Walk | Get Some Steps In Sep 23, 2026 743 A 10-minute guided walk with fun ways to make walking less boring, get more steps in, and actually look forward to your next walk.Don't really feel like walking? I get it! Let's find something to keep your brain entertained so you're not staring at the clock.Walk outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad.We’ll rock the free world by getting:About 1,300 stepsNew ideas to keep
Walking Meditation | My Brain Won't Shut Up
Walking Meditation | My Brain Won't Shut Up Sep 16, 2026 790 This guided walking meditation helps quiet your busy mind, clear your head, and take a break from all those racing thoughts.If the idea of sitting perfectly still and trying to empty your mind sounds impossible (boring, weird), this one's for you.You know that brain with about a zillion tabs open at once? Always planning something, making a list, replaying a conversation, or thinking about so
Japanese Walking Method | 20-Minute Interval Walk [Encore]
Japanese Walking Method | 20-Minute Interval Walk [Encore] Sep 9, 2026 1289 Three minutes brisk. Three minutes easy. Repeat. That’s basically the Japanese Walking Method, and it makes a 20 minute walk go surprisingly fast.This is a structured but simple interval walking workout that gives you stronger pushes followed by recoveries. You’re in charge of the effort, and the recovery periods give you a chance to catch your breath and listen to stories from Japan before we pic
15-Minute Story Walk | The Tour Guide Who Almost Killed Me
15-Minute Story Walk | The Tour Guide Who Almost Killed Me Sep 2, 2026 1073 A 15-minute brisk story walk with a wild travel adventure to keep you entertained, distracted, and moving while you get your steps in.Need to walk but don't really feel like it? Come with me! I'll tell you the true story of a 10-hour tour through beautiful Montenegro that turned into one of the scariest car rides of my life.Walk outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad.You’ll ge
10-Minute Walk After Sitting Too Long | Your Butt Will Thank You
10-Minute Walk After Sitting Too Long | Your Butt Will Thank You Aug 26, 2026 755 Been sitting too long? Take 10 minutes to wake up those sleepy glutes, give your butt a break from the chair, and get moving with this quick guided walk.We'll also play around with your walking stride to see if you can get your glutes doing a little more of the work (or glute activation).Walk outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad.In this quick walk you’ll get:About 1,300 stepsA qu
MTV Nostalgia Walk | 20 Minutes to Summon Gen X
MTV Nostalgia Walk | 20 Minutes to Summon Gen X Aug 19, 2026 1339 A 20-minute guided walk packed with '80s MTV memories, Gen X flashbacks, and upbeat '80s-style instrumental music to make the time fly by.Need something fun to listen to while you walk? Come with me for a trip back to the days when MTV actually played music videos. We'll talk about the artists, the songs, and memories that defined our generation while getting our steps in.Walk outsi
10-Minute Morning Walk | Not a Morning Person? Me Either
10-Minute Morning Walk | Not a Morning Person? Me Either Aug 12, 2026 742 A brisk(ish) 10-minute morning walk with upbeat music to help wake you up, give you some energy, and get some steps in before the day gets away from you.Not a morning person? Me either. But getting a little movement in before work, errands, emails, and everything else demands your attention isn't such a bad idea.Even if you're grumpy in the mornings (like me), you'll get:A beginner-
1-Mile Walk with Speed Bursts | Time Flies By
1-Mile Walk with Speed Bursts | Time Flies By Aug 5, 2026 1158 A 1-mile guided interval walk with optional one-minute speed bursts, upbeat music, and funny travel stories to make the time fly by.Want your walk to go by faster? Come walk with me! We'll pick up the pace here and there while I tell you a few travel stories that prove you probably shouldn't let me plan the itinerary.Walk outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad.You'll get.
Steal These Ideas to Walk More | 10-Minute Walk
Steal These Ideas to Walk More | 10-Minute Walk Jul 29, 2026 740 Want to walk more but can't seem to stick with it? Steal a few habits from people who actually enjoy walking during this 10-minute guided walk.You'll get practical ideas to fit more steps into your day without waiting around for motivation to show up.If you've been trying to stay consistent, fit in more steps, or make walking feel less like a chore, this walk is full of easy things

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