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Episode 6

Walking might just be the most underrated wellness habit you’re not using — and it’s free, simple, and deeply restorative. In this episode, we explore why walking for wellness is one of the most effective habits for overwhelmed Christian women looking to rebuild their health after burnout.

Dr. Mason shares research on how walking improves weight loss, stress, joint pain, cravings, and heart health, while Brooklynn unpacks how this gentle rhythm helped her reconnect with her body, mind, and faith.

Whether you’re healing, anxious, or just too exhausted to start something new, this episode will remind you that you don’t have to overhaul your life to make meaningful change. Sometimes the smallest steps — like going for a walk — make the biggest difference.

⏱️ What You’ll Hear

• Why walking is a powerful, God-designed habit
• Research on how walking impacts your joints, cravings, and weight
• A personal story of how walking became a core habit
• What Scripture says about honoring God with our bodies
• How walking improves emotional and relational health
• A grace-filled habit to practice walking as worship this week

🌿 Quick Win Practice:

Walking as Worship

Before your next walk, take 30 seconds to pause. At the starting point, mentally set down your to-do list. Imagine leaving your stress behind. Then as you walk, engage your five senses. What do you see, smell, hear? Begin thanking God for small things — your breath, the breeze, the trees, the ability to move. Gratitude shifts your mindset. Presence calms your nervous system. If that feels hard, start by playing a Christian playlist to help anchor your focus. This isn’t about performance — it’s about presence. A walk can become a holy reset.

📚 Articles & Research Referenced

· Taylor, A. H., & Oliver, A. J. (2009). Acute effects of brisk walking on urges to eat chocolate, mood, and hunger in regular chocolate eaters. Appetite, 52(1), 155–160.

· Hayashi, T., Tsumura, K., Suematsu, C., Okada, K., Fujii, S., & Endo, G. (1999). Walking to work and the risk for hypertension in men: the Osaka Health Survey. Annals of internal medicine, 131(1), 21–26.

· Greenleaf, A. T., Williams, J. M., Leibsohn, J., Park, J., & Walther, B. (2023). Put on your walking shoes: A phenomenological study of clients’ experience of Walk and Talk Therapy. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health.

📖 Bible Verses Referenced:

• Romans 12:1 — “Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.”

• Matthew 11:30 — “For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

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📣 Coming Next Week:

Next week, we’re talking about how to forgive yourself for past habit failures and what’s keeping you stuck from moving forward. This episode will help you release guilt and start fresh with grace.

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This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. Always consult your doctor or therapist for personalized support.