Anxiety can sneak up on all of us—especially in the fall when stress ramps up, routines change, and daylight fades. But what if you could calm your mind and reset your body with something as simple as a walk?

That’s exactly what I cover in Episode 32 of the Walking for Health and Fitness Podcast: 3 Walking Hacks That Crush Anxiety Right Now.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to turn every step into a moving meditation that quiets anxious thoughts, rewires your brain chemistry, and helps you walk your way to peace.

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What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

1️⃣ Hack 1: Meet Anxiety Instead of Fighting It
Inspired by David Bayer’s A Changed Mind, I share how reframing anxiety as a messenger—not an enemy—can change everything.

2️⃣ Hack 2: Gratitude Walks
Learn how gratitude walks reset your mental script, plus the daily gratitude exercise from my Walking Works Blueprint that locks in calm and focus.

3️⃣ Hack 3: Sensory Focus Walks
Use your five senses—sight, sound, smell, touch, taste—to anchor yourself in the present moment and break free from anxious thought loops.

🌟 Bonus: A Fall Stress Reset routine you can use in just 10 minutes a day to keep stress from overwhelming your schedule this season.

Reflection of the Week / Step Forward Challenge

This week, try one walk where you practice allowing anxiety instead of resisting it. Before your walk, notice how you feel. During the walk, let those feelings move through you without judgment. Afterward, journal what shifted. You’ll be surprised how powerful this small step can be.