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Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Workouts

Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Workouts

By: Helen M. Ryan
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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.

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Episodes
  • 15-Minute 80s Music Trivia Walking Workout | Ep 51
    Jan 9 2026

    Get 1,500 steps in 15 minutes with this fun 80s music trivia walking workout you can do indoors or outside.

    If you grew up on mixtapes, MTV, and shoulder pads, come on down! We’ll "walk this way" to a steady beat while I dish out 80s music trivia and fun facts about your favorite songs and artists. We’ll have a totally awesome time… high-top sneakers or not.

    You can do this low-impact walking workout on a treadmill, a walking pad, or in the fresh air. If you’re walking outside, there’s a bell at the halfway point so you know when to turn around. (There’s background walking music, too!)

    Plus I have a few power intervals (optional) to keep you livin' on a prayer.

    This 15-minute walk is totally rad if you want a fun "walk at home" workout, a quick energy boost, or just a mental break with 80s nostalgia and a little company while you move.

    I somehow end up also talking about Flock of Seagulls hair, Walkman tape disasters, MTV videos, Walking in LA, and the famous singer who got fired from Dunkin' Donuts...

    Don’t forget to tap Follow so the next walk is waiting for you.

    Want more special walks like this? Connect with me on Instagram and drop me a line with your suggestions.

    P.S. Head to yourwalkingpodcast.com for my free Kickstart Weight Loss or Walking for Busy People guides.

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    17 mins
  • Fresh Start for Weight Loss: 15-Minute Walking Workout | Ep 50
    Jan 6 2026

    Grab 1,500 steps in 15 minutes with this indoor or outdoor low impact walking workout.

    You’re busy and tired, but want a fresh start. Come for a walk where I share tiny movement “blocks,” simple food tweaks to make that fresh start easier.

    Also, grab the FREE Fresh Start guide + printable block worksheets at yourwalkingpodcast.com.

    You can do this as an indoor walking workout, on a treadmill or walking pad, or outside. If you’re walking outside, there’s a bell at the halfway point.

    If you want to walk to lose weight, have more energy, get in a better mood, or just be reminded to keep moving, press play.


    I also somehow end up talking about dancing to Lady Gaga, being a “carbetarian” vegetarian who didn’t eat vegetables, and chocolate chips in oatmeal. Because, why not?

    Tap Follow/Subscribe so next week’s walk is already waiting for you when you need it.

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    15 mins
  • 10‑Minute Sneaky Steps Walking Workout - 1000 Steps | Ep 49
    Jan 1 2026

    Short on time but want to get started? Try this 10-minute indoor or outdoor walking workout and get about 1,000 steps in fast.

    Today's walk shows you how to move more throughout the day without even noticing, while still getting a workout in. It’s a fantastic way to get moving while having fun.

    You can do this walk marching in your living room, on a treadmill or walking pad, or outside in fresh air.

    I’ll chat about “pocket steps”… moving while you wait (and wait).

    How being “inefficient on purpose” is awesome for burning more calories.

    And a quick look at NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis)… how fidgeting and everyday movement might do more for you over time than occasional butt-kicking workouts.

    Somewhere in there, I’ll also talk about treadmills being invented as torture devices, the agony of waiting for the shower to warm up, and Aldi shopping carts.

    Strap on your sneakers and let’s get those steps in together.

    PS. If you’re walking outside, I put a bell at the halfway point in case you want to turn around.


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    11 mins
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