This Morning Walk podcast

This Morning Walk

This Morning Walk podcast invites you to experience the transformative power of a simple walk, now part of Blind Nil Audio from Executive Producers Chip and Joanna Gaines. Join hosts Alex Elle and Libby DeLana as they share the lessons they’ve learned on their walking paths, both individually and together. Alex - A New York Times BestSelling Author and writing coach living in DC with her husband and daughters - and Libby - a Creative Director based on both coasts with grown children - started This Morning Walk Podcast to reflect on the ways a daily walk keeps them grounded in their day-to-day lives. As Alex likes to say - “It’s deeper than walking. It’s about slowing down, looking up, and finding clarity in your daily life.”  It’s a practice. A mindset. A way forward. And ultimately, it’s a new path. Please direct business inquiries to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.com

This Morning Walk podcast invites you to experience the transformative power of a simple walk, now part of Blind Nil Audio from Executive Producers Chip and Joanna Gaines. Join hosts Alex Elle and Libby DeLana as they share the lessons they’ve learned on their walking paths, both individually and together. Alex - A New York Times BestSelling Author and writing coach living in DC with her husband and daughters - and Libby - a Creative Director based on both coasts with grown children - started This Morning Walk Podcast to reflect on the ways a daily walk keeps them grounded in their day-to-day lives. As Alex likes to say - “It’s deeper than walking. It’s about slowing down, looking up, and finding clarity in your daily life.”  It’s a practice. A mindset. A way forward. And ultimately, it’s a new path. Please direct business inquiries to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.com

 

#72

Libby’s Walking Journal: Where Does Confidence Come From?

Libby reflects on the combination of optimism, enthusiasm, and the support of friends while on today's morning walk. Keep in touch! [https://www.thismorningwalk.com/] (https://www.thismorningwalk.com/) Instagram: [ @thismorningwalk] (https://www.instagram.com/thismorningwalk/) Libby Instagram: [ @parkhere   ] (https://www.instagram.com/parkhere/)   Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio Please direct business inquiries to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.com Music Credits:  Valante / Ramo / courtesy of [www.epidemicsound.com] (https://www.epidemicsound.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

14 Aug 2024

09 MINS

09:31

14 Aug 2024


#71

Living and Walking in the Present Moment with Libby and Alex

Libby and Alex discuss the importance of supporting friends and how to show up for them. They reflect on their recent experience of supporting each other during one of Libby’s photoshoots in New York City, and the impact it had on Libby’s confidence during the shoot. They also explore the concept of trust and emotional safety in relationships, as well as the balance between doing and being. This conversation is a reflection on autonomy, choice, and intention in friendships, living in the present moment and finding joy in the simple things. Keep in touch:  [https://www.thismorningwalk.com/] (https://www.thismorningwalk.com/) Instagram: [ @thismorningwalk] (https://www.instagram.com/thismorningwalk/) Alex Instagram: [ @alex_elle ] (https://www.instagram.com/alex_elle/) Libby Instagram: [ @parkhere   ] (https://www.instagram.com/parkhere/)   Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio Please direct business inquiries to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.com Music Credits:  Valante / Ramo / courtesy of [www.epidemicsound.com] (https://www.epidemicsound.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

07 Aug 2024

40 MINS

40:57

07 Aug 2024


#70

Walk Star Stories: Sharing a Deep Connection to Nature with Arianna Lappini

Walk Star Arianna Iappini and Libby discuss their love of walking and specifically its connection to nature. They talk about their walking practices and the importance of finding joy, awe, and peace in nature. Arianna shares her journey with Birch Arbor Gardens, her business that teaches her gardening techniques and connects people to the natural world. They also reminisce about a memorable walk in the woods where Libby recited a Mary Oliver poem that became a core memory for Arianna. For more on Birch Arbor Gardens, visit [https://www.thebircharborgardens.com/] (https://www.thebircharborgardens.com/) Keep in touch:  [https://www.thismorningwalk.com/] (https://www.thismorningwalk.com/) Instagram: [ @thismorningwalk] (https://www.instagram.com/thismorningwalk/) Alex Instagram: [ @alex_elle ] (https://www.instagram.com/alex_elle/) Libby Instagram: [ @parkhere   ] (https://www.instagram.com/parkhere/)   Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio Please direct business inquiries to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.com Music Credits:  Valante / Ramo / courtesy of [www.epidemicsound.com] (https://www.epidemicsound.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

31 Jul 2024

36 MINS

36:45

31 Jul 2024


#69

Worldwide Explorer J.R. Harris on Walking as a Radical Act of Love

J.R. Harris is a lifelong explorer and wilderness trekker. Also known as the Red Hat Trekker, J.R. has walked more than fifty multi-week treks since 1966 - most of them on his own - facing terrible weather, hair-raising river crossings and wildlife encounters along the way.  In this conversation with Libby, J.R. shares his love for walking and the outdoors, recounting his experiences on some of the world's great treks. He emphasizes the simplicity and adventure of a walking lifestyle and the importance of curiosity and gratitude along the way. They also discuss his book “Way Out There: The Adventures of a Wilderness Trekker”, highlighting the transformative power of walking and the connection between humans and nature. Read 'Way Out There: Adventures of a Wilderness Trekker': https://www.jrinthewilderness.com/my-book Keep in touch:  [https://www.thismorningwalk.com/] (https://www.thismorningwalk.com/) Instagram: [ @thismorningwalk] (https://www.instagram.com/thismorningwalk/) Alex Instagram: [ @alex_elle ] (https://www.instagram.com/alex_elle/) Libby Instagram: [ @parkhere   ] (https://www.instagram.com/parkhere/)   Please direct business inquiries to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.com Music Credits:  Valante / Ramo / courtesy of [www.epidemicsound.com] (https://www.epidemicsound.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

24 Jul 2024

44 MINS

44:00

24 Jul 2024


#68

Discovering Your "Movement Diet" with Katy Bowman

Biomechanist and Author Katy Bowman describes how a movement diet, just like a food diet, is important for nourishing our bodies and maintaining optimal health. Just like we need a balanced diet of macronutrients and micronutrients for optimal health, Katy speaks with Libby about how we also need a variety of movements to nourish our bodies. In this practical episode, she suggests adding different movements to our walking routine, such as carrying weight, making movements with our hands, and incorporating strength-building exercises. They explore the concept of movement as a tool that needs to be cared for and maintained, and Katy introduces her new workbook, 'My Perfect Movement Plan,' which helps listeners create a personalized movement routine based on their unique needs and goals. Learn More: [My Perfect Movement Plan by Katy Bowman] (https://www.nutritiousmovement.com/mpmp-excerpt/) Keep in touch:  [https://www.thismorningwalk.com/] (https://www.thismorningwalk.com/) Instagram: [ @thismorningwalk] (https://www.instagram.com/thismorningwalk/) Alex Instagram: [ @alex_elle ] (https://www.instagram.com/alex_elle/) Libby Instagram: [ @parkhere   ] (https://www.instagram.com/parkhere/)   Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio Please direct business inquiries to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.com Music Credits:  Valante / Ramo / courtesy of [www.epidemicsound.com] (https://www.epidemicsound.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

17 Jul 2024

51 MINS

51:21

17 Jul 2024


#67

Let Yourself Be Undone with Nedra Tawwab

Nedra Tawwab, therapist and author of the NY Times Bestseller “Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself”, joins Libby and Alex to share her love of walking and how it connects her to nature and spirituality. As the conversation evolves, Nedra emphasizes the value of allowing oneself to be undone and to feel the full range of emotions when you’re feeling them. The conversation touches on the concept of internal boundaries and the continuous process of setting and adjusting boundaries throughout life.  Keep in touch:  [https://www.thismorningwalk.com/] (https://www.thismorningwalk.com/) Instagram: [ @thismorningwalk] (https://www.instagram.com/thismorningwalk/) Alex Instagram: [ @alex_elle ] (https://www.instagram.com/alex_elle/) Libby Instagram: [ @parkhere   ] (https://www.instagram.com/parkhere/)   Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio Please direct business inquiries to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.com Music Credits:  Valante / Ramo / courtesy of [www.epidemicsound.com] (https://www.epidemicsound.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

10 Jul 2024

46 MINS

46:13

10 Jul 2024


#66

The Best Way To Experience Manhattan with Food 52 Co-Founder Amanda Hesser and Liz Paley

Good friends Liz Paley and Amanda Hesser join Libby to discuss their recent completion of The Great Saunter -  a walk that covers the entire island of Manhattan in one day. The Great Saunter is a daylong walk that explores Manhattan’s 32-mile shoreline, visiting more than 20 parks and promenades of Manhattan. Liz and Amanda talk about the history of the Great Saunter and the organization behind it, Shorewalkers. Liz and Amanda share their training strategies, the importance of walking at a comfortable pace, and getting the best night of sleep ever after it was over. Snacks and bathroom breaks along the route are also discussed - a very important topic! They also discuss the benefits of walking in a city like New York, including the opportunity to discover new neighborhoods, restaurants, and shops that you’d never see in a taxi or on a subway.  Keep in touch:  [https://www.thismorningwalk.com/] (https://www.thismorningwalk.com/) Instagram: [ @thismorningwalk] (https://www.instagram.com/thismorningwalk/) Alex Instagram: [ @alex_elle ] (https://www.instagram.com/alex_elle/) Libby Instagram: [ @parkhere   ] (https://www.instagram.com/parkhere/)   Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio Please direct business inquiries to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.com Music Credits:  Valante / Ramo / courtesy of [www.epidemicsound.com] (https://www.epidemicsound.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

03 Jul 2024

45 MINS

45:25

03 Jul 2024


#65

Dario Calmese On Abundance and Its Connection to Curiosity and Walking as a Creative Act

Libby welcomes Photographer, Podcaster, and Artist Dario Calmese to discuss abundance and its connection to curiosity. They explore how curiosity leads to the discovery of new ideas and experiences, and how abundance is an artifact of that curiosity. Dario and Libby also discuss the concept of walking as a creative act and its ability to access different parts of ourselves. Dario is the first [ ] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Americans) black photographer to shoot the cover of Vanity Fair amongst many other accomplishments, and is the host of the podcast The Institute of Black Imagination.  Keep in touch:  [https://www.thismorningwalk.com/] (https://www.thismorningwalk.com/) Instagram: [ @thismorningwalk] (https://www.instagram.com/thismorningwalk/) Alex Instagram: [ @alex_elle ] (https://www.instagram.com/alex_elle/) Libby Instagram: [ @parkhere   ] (https://www.instagram.com/parkhere/)   Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio Please direct business inquiries to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.com Music Credits:  Valante / Ramo / courtesy of [www.epidemicsound.com] (https://www.epidemicsound.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

26 Jun 2024

53 MINS

53:02

26 Jun 2024


#64

Walking in Beauty and Balance with Heath Ceramics Co-Owner Catherine Bailey

Catherine Bailey, co-owner of Heath Ceramics, discusses the journey of the company and the importance of preserving its soul and values. Libby and Catherine explore the design philosophy of Heath, which combines elegance and utility, and the democratization of high design that company co-founder Edith Heath helped to create in the 20th Century. The conversation also touches on the environmental perspective of Heath and how that ties into the creative act of walking for Catherine. Libby and Catherine conclude by talking about the importance of balance, the connection between the body and mind during walks, and the sense of perspective and gratitude that walking can bring. Keep in touch:  [https://www.thismorningwalk.com/] (https://www.thismorningwalk.com/) Instagram: [ @thismorningwalk] (https://www.instagram.com/thismorningwalk/) Alex Instagram: [ @alex_elle ] (https://www.instagram.com/alex_elle/) Libby Instagram: [ @parkhere   ] (https://www.instagram.com/parkhere/)   Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio Please direct business inquiries to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.com Music Credits:  Valante / Ramo / courtesy of [www.epidemicsound.com] (https://www.epidemicsound.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

20 Jun 2024

48 MINS

48:57

20 Jun 2024


#63

Walking Into Self Worth With Alex and Libby

Alex and Libby catch up in a conversation that explores self-worth, breaks down negative self-talk, and challenges future aspirations (they also try to figure out how to finally open their own tea shop together…someday).  Keep in touch:  [https://www.thismorningwalk.com/] (https://www.thismorningwalk.com/) Instagram: [ @thismorningwalk] (https://www.instagram.com/thismorningwalk/) Alex Instagram: [ @alex_elle ] (https://www.instagram.com/alex_elle/) Libby Instagram: [ @parkhere   ] (https://www.instagram.com/parkhere/)   Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio Please direct business inquiries to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.com Music Credits:  Valante / Ramo / courtesy of [www.epidemicsound.com] (https://www.epidemicsound.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

12 Jun 2024

37 MINS

37:25

12 Jun 2024


#62

Walk Star Stories: The Impact of Consistency and Commitment with Silas Grant

Fellow Walk Star Silas Grant joins Libby to share his journey of transformation through walking. “I started my walk five years ago, in June of 2019. Around that time, my wife and I had our daughter and I was at home with her on paternity leave. At the time I was teetering around close to 300 pounds. I had a couple of health scares - so I took my daughter out in the stroller with me, I started walking and the bug bit me. I made a commitment. I'm gonna do it every day as long as my legs work. 100 pounds lost later, so many things about life figured out later, I'm still doing it.” Silas also discusses his community work in Washington DC, and continuing the legacy of service that was modeled by his parents. “When I was growing up, my parents were always serving in some capacity or another, helping people out, whether it was at church or in the community." He discusses the impact of walking on his life, his commitment to service, and the power of consistency.  Keep in touch:  [https://www.thismorningwalk.com/] (https://www.thismorningwalk.com/) Instagram: [ @thismorningwalk] (https://www.instagram.com/thismorningwalk/) Alex Instagram: [ @alex_elle ] (https://www.instagram.com/alex_elle/) Libby Instagram: [ @parkhere   ] (https://www.instagram.com/parkhere/)   Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio Please direct business inquiries to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.com Music Credits:  Valante / Ramo / courtesy of [www.epidemicsound.com] (https://www.epidemicsound.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

05 Jun 2024

31 MINS

31:16

05 Jun 2024


#61

Walking in Joy, Spontaneity, and Friendship with Cheryly Richardson and Beth Platow

Libby welcomes two of her closest walking partners - Cheryl Richardson and Beth Platow - to the show this week for a conversation about friendship, joy, self-care, and a sense of belonging. Cheryl Richardson is a pioneer in the practice of self-care and New York Times bestselling author of multiple books on the subject, and Beth Platow is an author and professor at Berklee College in Boston. As neighbors, they walked together throughout the Covid pandemic as a pod, reminiscing about specific walks that were particularly meaningful during that time, including walks in the woods, on the beach, and even in the cold water. The conversation highlights the joy, spontaneity, and childlike wonder that walking together has brought into their lives. Keep in touch:  [https://www.thismorningwalk.com/] (https://www.thismorningwalk.com/) Instagram: [ @thismorningwalk] (https://www.instagram.com/thismorningwalk/) Alex Instagram: [ @alex_elle ] (https://www.instagram.com/alex_elle/) Libby Instagram: [ @parkhere   ] (https://www.instagram.com/parkhere/)   Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio Please direct business inquiries to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.com Music Credits:  Valante / Ramo / courtesy of [www.epidemicsound.com] (https://www.epidemicsound.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

29 May 2024

36 MINS

36:55

29 May 2024