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, take a break, and feel calmer and less stressed.

This is walking meditation… without the woo-woo.

As we walk, you’ll be guided through simple breathing, some body awareness, and a few moments to just slow everything down.

There’s light background music so you don’t have to think about anything except moving your body and clearing your mind.

This is super helpful if…

• your mind feels overstimulated
• you need a reset in the middle of the day
• sitting meditation has never worked for you (me either!)

After, you’ll feel calmer, more grounded, and a heck of a lot better than when you started.

And yeah… you’ll get those steps in too.

So if your brain is doing that thing again… grab your shoes. It’s time to walk.

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This 15-minute walking workout is packed with 80s one-hit wonder stories, a couple of short intervals, and just enough randomness to make the time fly.

You can walk outside or at home on a treadmill or walking pad. Either way, you’ll get 1500+ steps in without staring at the clock.

This is one of those walks where you’ll look up and go… wait, we’re already done?

There’s background walking music to keep your pace, and a bell at the halfway point so you know when to turn around (if you want to).

And because this never stays completely on track (obviously)… you’ll hear about

• the time I confidently asked for “You Dropped a Load on Me” at a record store (yes… really)
• why Michael Jackson randomly shows up in one of the biggest one-hit wonder songs
• the phone number that disrupted people’s lives (hi, Jenny)
• the weirdest music videos you forgot existed
• and the one 80s song I absolutely cannot stand (sorry in advance)

Plus we uncover sneaky details about:

• Take On Me
• Come On Eileen
• Safety Dance
• 99 Luftballons

…and a few more that will instantly transport you to the most amazing decade of all time (fight me if you don't agree).

So if you need:

• a quick walk
• a mood boost
• something fun to listen to
• or just a reason to get up and move

Grab your shoes. It’s time to walk.

And if one of these songs gets stuck in your head for the rest of the day… you’re welcome.

What is your favorite 80s one-hit wonder? Send me a message @yourwalkingpodcast and let me know!

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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 feel like doing more, or just need to snap out of whatever mood you’re in.

This week I am dealing with a few unexpected deadlines and pet emergencies (mood = nervous and stressed). So I am bringing back one of my most downloaded walks of all time (originally published in May of 2024).

If you just need a quick 10-minute burst for energy, it's time to walk.

There’s background walking music to keep your pace, and a bell at the halfway point so you don’t have to think about anything but walking.

You can do this:
• on a quick break
• after dinner
• when you’re tired but know you’ll feel better if you move (for sure)
• even walking in place at home, at the mall, or yes… Costco

Sometimes we just don't have time for a longer workout. But we also need to keep moving when we can. So this... is the way. A quickie.

Grab your shoes and come with me. Indoors, outdoors, upside down.

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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 story, part real life, part “maybe it’s time to stop playing it so safe.”

Because you are way too interesting to be living the exact same day on repeat.

During our walk I wander into:

• what happens when you say yes to things you normally wouldn’t (scary… but also kind of amazing)
• what happened when I put everything I owned in storage and took off to travel the world
• how I managed to live on about $7K in lodging for a full year (so much cheaper than rent and utilities back home)
• why you don’t have to go far away to add some excitement

I also get into things like having just enough money for one more meal…, working remotely as a digital nomad (and waiting for clients to pay), and a few travel mishaps (and tips) along the way.

There’s background walking music to keep you moving, and a bell at the halfway point if you want to turn around.

I may tell you travel stories, but this isn’t really about travel.

It’s about that moment where you realize… you don’t want your life to keep looking exactly like this.

You want something different. Something more.

And maybe you can’t make a big, dramatic change right now. That’s OK.

Sometimes the best changes start small. Yesireeeeee.

Grab your sneakers. It’s time to walk.

PS. Did you say yes to something new this week? Let me know!
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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-up before we start: since this is a true crime story, we do talk about real-life violence.

So here’s the situation…

You’re 18. It’s early and still dark. You’re jogging with a Walkman (because, you know, the 80s).

A car pulls up. You lean in the window. And you’re staring straight into the barrel of a gun. Yes, a gun.

And because your brain has zero reference for what’s happening… you think it’s a joke.

As we walk I tell you what happened next, and why there’s a pretty good chance the man in that car could have been Richard Ramirez, the Night Stalker.

I also wander into:

• My backstory growing up in the safe country of Norway
• Being 18, naive, and way too trusting for Los Angeles
• Working at the District Attorney’s office and reading real and gruesome case files all day (yikes)
• The moment it finally hit me… that the man with the gun wasn’t joking
• And the time I decided to be like a “fainting goat” (super helpful, body. Thanks)

This is a brisk walking workout to get your heart rate up (in more ways than one!). You’ll get about 1500-1700 steps in and maybe break a sweat. You can do this walk outside, or inside on a treadmill or walking pad.

There’s background walking music to keep your pace, and a bell at the halfway point so you know when to turn around (and so my story doesn’t take you down a rabbit hole and you have to call an Uber to get home).

Today’s walk is a little different. A little heavier. But also kind of fascinating. The things I have seen and done…

And if this walk made the time fly (or distracted you in a good way), tap Follow so your next walk is waiting for you.

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A 10-minute stress relief walk for those moments when everything feels like it’s piling up. This low-impact walking workout clears your head, lowers stress, and shakes off that brain fog.

This is a podcast you can listen to while walking outside, or inside on a treadmill or walking pad.

As we walk you’ll get real tips to reduce the noise in your head and stop overwhelm... ADHD or perfectionism be damned.

OMG Becky, and because this podcast rarely stays on a straight path, I also wander into:

• the night I ended up in my backyard in my pajamas screaming obscenities
• the classic fridge stare when you open it hoping cheese will solve your problems
• forgetting why you walked into a room (your kids and cats don’t know either)
• and a couple of brief musical moments (don't ask)

Go grab your sneakers because it’s time to walk. In just 10 minutes you’ll feel so much better.

This episode has background music to walk to, and a bell at the halfway point (so my stories don't send you on a wild journey).

And… if you liked this walk, tap Follow (yeah, baby) so the next walk is waiting for you.

And if you feel like saying hi (so I know I’m not just wandering around talking to myself), you can find me on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook @yourwalkingpodcast.

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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’s it.

This is a fun walking workout that builds some stamina, boosts cardiovascular fitness, and gives your heart a little challenge without numbing your brain. It’s great for beginners and those who want a stronger push. You’re in charge of the effort. The structure keeps you moving. How cool is that?

You can do this walk inside at home on a treadmill or walking pad, or outside in the fresh air.

If you’re outside, you’ll hear a bell halfway through so you know when to turn around.

And we’re not staring at a clock for 20 minutes (tik… tok).

While we switch between brisk walking and recovery I’m taking you to Japan with me, telling true (and slightly ridiculous) stories, including:

• Why I was hysterically crying at the Narita Tokyo airport
• The stranger who chased me down at the bullet train station and saved me from a big embarrassment
• Trying to use a squatty potty in a skirt (a skill I don’t possess)
• And the high-tech bidet joke that completely bombed in my spin class. Absolute crickets.

The Japanese Walking Method works because those short bursts of effort make your heart work harder than steady strolling. But (drumroll) they’re short enough that you don’t dread them. (“Wait… they’re over already?”)

By the end, you’ll probably say one of my favorite things:
“That went fast.”

Put on your walking shoes.
Grab your headphones.
Let’s go catch a Japanese bullet train.

If you enjoyed this walk, tap Follow so next week’s workout is waiting for you. And if you feel like saying hi (so I’m not just screaming into the void), you can find me on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook @yourwalkingpodcast.

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I’ll see you on the next walk.

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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 time of day.

But what if, instead of crashing, you could recharge in just 10 minutes? Yeah, baby. Now we’re talking.

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

Put on your walking shoes. It's time to walk! Head out with me (or hop or your treadmill/walking pad).

You'll get:

• A simple trick to break up the day and beat brain fog
• Some ADHD-fueled observations to keep you entertained
• A tip I picked up from Billy Idol (my pretend husband since 1984)

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

Encore episode: Originally published September 28, 2025

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