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Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Workouts

Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Workouts

By: Helen M. Ryan | Walking Workouts
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Feeling tired, stressed, and not motivated to exercise?

You're in the right place. If you want a podcast to listen to while walking... hi! I'm your gal, with a walking workout that makes time fly and feels like taking a walk with a friend in your ear.

Whether you’re walking outside, on a treadmill, or on your walking pad at home, these episodes turn “ugh, I should move” into “yes, I can do this” so you get more energy, more motivation, and overall just feel better and healthier.

You’ll get a mix of walk types so it never feels the same every time:


• “GET STEPS IN” walks with simple tips and hacks (and intervals)

• STORY WALKS where I entertain you while you walk

• TRIVIA and FUN THEME WALKS for the days you just need a reason to move

I’m Helen M. Ryan, a former personal trainer who lost over 80 pounds naturally… and I still have days where I don’t want to do it either. As a business owner with ADHD and hypothyroidism, I know what “no energy” feels like. Blech.

That’s why I created this free walking podcast that helps you show up, get your steps the easy way, have a laugh, and then move on with your day.

This show is for you if you ever ask:

• How do I get motivated to exercise when I don’t feel like it?

• How do I work out when I have no energy?

• What’s a good quick walking workout for busy days?

• How do I fit exercise into a busy schedule?

• How do I stop procrastinating and just get moving?

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Episodes
  • [ENCORE] Need Energy? 10-Minute Power Break Walk to Beat a Slump | 39
    Feb 25 2026

    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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    11 mins
  • Back on Track: 15-Minute Power Walk | Drift Happens | 57
    Feb 18 2026

    A 15-minute power walk that will reset your mind, mood, and momentum. Get about 1500 steps in along with a few laughs. It’s time to walk.

    This is a low-impact walking workout you can do at home or outside… a quick energy boost when drift happens and you want to get back on track.

    It's an anti-guilt trip. If you’ve “fallen off” the wagon… who cares? We aren’t starting over; we’re just stepping back in and picking up where we left off.

    You can do this walk indoors on a treadmill or walking pad, or outside (I’ll ring the bell at the halfway point so you don’t end up in the next zip code).

    We’ll play the “green light” game to spike your heart rate (with some sneaky intervals), and chat about how you create energy (and re-motivate yourself) by just moving your body.

    I also wander off into: how my cat Mango gets me out of bed in the morning (possibly involving his litter box), my accidental alternator expertise, something I’m very afraid of, Rolodex cards (do you know what those are?), how not “Break My Stride” and instead “Shake Your Groove Thing” on a “Manic Monday.”

    You’ll finish this walk with a “mental screenshot” and hopefully be in a better mood. Plus, I added a few OUTTAKES at the end that didn’t make it into the episode (shhhh).

    Follow so the next walk is waiting for you when the drift happens again.

    “Give me the beat, boys, and free my soul
    I wanna get lost in your rock ’n’ roll and drift away…”


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    16 mins
  • [Walk] Too Tired to Exercise? Feel Better in Just 10 Minutes | 56
    Feb 10 2026

    Too exhausted to work out? This 10-minute low-impact walk gives you energy, clears some brain fog, and gets you around 1,000 steps... in less time than it takes to drink a coffee.

    It’s a quickie walk for days when you feel like a zombie but still want to do something (for your body and mental health).

    You can do this at home walk on a treadmill or walking pad, or outside.

    If you’re walking outside, there’s a bell at the halfway point so you know when to turn around… without having to think about it.

    While we walk we’ll energize with some easy breathing, glute squeezing (your own glutes), and I’ll give you tips to get your energy back super fast.

    You’ll feel more awake, maybe a little happier (yihaa!), and glad you moved, even on a day ya’ almost skipped it. And no beating yourself up. The "caffeine queen" says so.

    I also wander off into Hashimoto’s disease, 1000 cats, not drinking coffee until the age of 37, missing out the whole 80s cocaine craze, and Shakira (whenever, wherever).

    Tap follow so the next walk is waiting for you.

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    12 mins
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