Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Workouts

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…
 
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A 10-minute ADHD-friendly walk for when your brain has 47 tabs open and won’t close a single one
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 quiet 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).
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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
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.

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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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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.
This is a podcast to listen to while walking 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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