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 reboot walk helps you shake off that blah, brain-foggy feeling and rebuild real energy… the kind that sticks around long after you're done.

Here's what you'll get on this walk:

• A sneaky-simple way to build steady, all-day energy
• How to get your body to burn fat instead of burning sugar
• A mini mood lift that helps you feel calmer and a little more like yourself again
• Why this type of walk can get you healthier without wiping you out

If your get-up-and-go got up and left, grab your shoes and let's get moving.

We'll find your spark again-no caffeine or pep talk required.

P.S. You'll hear a bell halfway through. That's your cue to turn around if you're walking outside.

And hit Follow, so next week's walk is ready when you are.

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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 off the crabby mood fast… without toxic positivity.

Get an instant mood lift using a simple body-mind trick | A way to break that negative thought loop when your brain is stuck on repeat | Energy without caffeine | Stories…

P.S. You’ll hear a bell halfway through. If you’re walking outside, that’s your turn-around cue. And tap Follow/Subscribe so next week’s walk is waiting for you.

P.P.S. I also mention dancing around your house, defeated and tired spin class, Lady Gaga, Matlock, coffee, and Bob Marley. Who knows why?

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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 instead of your phone. (Yep. I did that. Full story in the podcast).

I feel you. My concentration is a mess some days.

During this a 20-minute walk I share a super simple 3-step hack I use to shut down distraction and find some actual focus.

Here’s what we chat about:

• The "Just One Thing Rule" I use to figure out what really matters in the middle of the chaos.
• My "tangled knot of yarn" trick for tackling huge projects.
• A sprinkle of brain science about why a simple walk primes your brain so you can stay on task.
• The 5-minute “hide-under-your-desk” reset I stole from a TV show (you’ll love it).

If your brain feels like a closet you are afraid to open, this one’s for you.

P.S. You'll hear a bell halfway through the walk. If you’re walking outside, that’s your “turn around” cue. And tap Follow or Subscribe so next week’s walk is waiting for you.

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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 psychological hack for just that, and on this short walk 'll tell you how I trick myself into doing something I don’t feel like doing. Works like a charm.

During this 10-minute walking mini-workout we chat about:

• The "gym bag trick" I've been using for years to squeeze in exercise when I don’t want to.
• Why just "showing up" is more important than having the "perfect" workout.
• The story of how a trip to Costco for new tires turned into a surprise walking workout.

Seriously, if you've ever fought with your couch and lost, this walk is for you.

P.S. You will hear a bell halfway. If you're out, that's your cue to head back.

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Hi Walkers!

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 smarter, not longer?

This is a 20-minute walking workout that's going to show you how to use simple, easy-to-do tricks to keep your metabolism burning - not just during this walk, but all day long.

Here's what I've got for you on this walk:

• Why shorter and harder intervals are your metabolism's best friend.
• Why "exercise snacks" - tiny movements you can do throughout the day to keep the flame alive – rock the free world.
• The time I learned to sprint on my bike after I accidentally rode onto a freeway.
• Background music to help you keep movin' and groovin' (yeah, baby).

You can do this walk outdoors or indoors on whatever equipment you have (and even while just walking in place or moving side-to-side).

P.S. You'll hear a bell halfway through the walk. If you're outside, that's your cue to turn around and head back. And don't forget to hit subscribe or follow.

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Hey Walkers!

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 usually a nap (but no can do).

But what if, instead of crashing, you could recharge in just 10 minutes?

This isn’t a punishing workout; it’s a quick reset for your body and your brain.

In this 10-minute power break walk, we’re ditching the extra caffeine and going for something that actually works.

Here’s what I’ve got for you on this walk:

• A simple trick to break up the workday and beat the 2 PM brain fog
• Background music with a steady beat to keep you moving
• My ADHD-fueled observations to keep you entertained
• A tip I picked up from Billy Idol, my pretend husband since 1984

If you're tired of feeling like a zombie in the afternoon, this walk’s for you.

P.S. You'll hear a bell halfway through the walk. If you're outside, that's your cue to turn around and head for back.

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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 exhausted, unmotivated, and wiped out, the reason may surprise you... especially if your doctor says everything is OK.

In this walking workout, we'll talk about why all the tension in your day-to-day life—from the news, from social media, from our never-ending to-do lists—is literally forcing your body to live in a state of constant low-level stress.

And that constant stress will wipe you out. No joke.

This episode features background walking music, a bell at the halfway mark, a few intervals, and some energizing countdowns to get your heart rate up.

Slip on your walking shoes and let's talk about some simple ways to reduce that strain and get your energy back. If you want to feel like your old self again, it's time to go walking and talking with Helen.

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Hi Walkers!

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 the motivation to actually get out the door for a walk (or a trip to the gym) on a day when you're running on fumes and just don't feel like it, being connected to an actual reason you're doing it makes all the difference.

In this 13-minute inspiring power walk, we'll cut through the buzzwords (PUH-lease) to discover your personal reason (your "why") that gets you moving.

Here's what I've got for you as I coach you through a walk:

• Why you need a "why" (and it's not some woo-woo thing).
• Loads of prompts to help you develop your own list of reasons to move.
• A steady beat to keep you moving, with my own ADHD-fueled distractions.
• Some challenging but doable intervals to build your strength and stamina.
• Background music to keep you moving.

If you're tired of curling up on the sofa binge-watching Netflix instead of lacing up your sneakers, this one's for you.

Download your free guide to fitting walking into your hectic day:

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