S63E1: Introducing Sleep

S63E1: Introducing Sleep

Author: Rachel Wheeley April 20, 2026 Duration: 11:27
Welcome to a brand new series of Walk the Pod. This series our theme is Sleep! Invoting you to contribute your thoughts about sleep, and I’ll be introducing ideas from Matthew Walker’s ‘Why We Sleep’.

Rachel Wheeley hosts Walk the Pod: 10 minute walking, a daily companion built around the simple, transformative act of putting one foot in front of the other. This isn't just about physical steps; it's a practice woven into the rhythm of your day, designed to pull you away from the screen and into the air, even if just for a short while. Each episode is a gentle nudge to step outside, pairing practical, thoughtful tips on how to walk with a sense of reflection that makes those ten minutes truly your own. The podcast grows from a dedicated community of people who find that this brief daily pause does more than just get the blood moving-it clears the head and recenters the day's priorities. You'll hear ideas for noticing your surroundings, adjusting your pace, and connecting the physical motion with your mental landscape. The aim is consistency, offering a reliable slice of time where the only goal is to move and breathe, providing a foundation no matter what else is happening in life. Tune in for a straightforward, supportive guide that turns a simple walk into a small, sustaining ritual. New episodes arrive every day, ready whenever you are to take that short, vital break.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
S59E9 Vulnerability round up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:21
Summing up the series and everything we’ve discussed on Walk the Pod this month. Thank you everyone for your contributions! Join the Walk the Pod Lunchtime walk club for weekly walking challenges, theme voting, private D…
S59E8 Vulnerability and health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:18
Walking in my local woods, thinking about vulnerability and health, and vulnerability and interdependence this lunchtime. Plus voicenotes from Gaynor in Brockley, Kiwi Rob, and Hilary in the beautiful Malvern hills.
S59E7 Vulnerability and the unknown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:06
Walking around the park behind the hospital and thinking about the unknow that we occasionally have to step into. A very vulnerable moment. Thanks to Nige for kicking us off with his second voicenote of the series. Join…
S59E6 Vulnerability and the neutral zone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:33
Walking in the park behind the hospital this lunchtime thinking about The Neutral Zone. A concept coined by the ZigZag podcast, which James’s voicenote reminded me of.
S59E5 Vulnerability Friday round up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:21
Walking in Cannon Hill Common woods rounding up our first week of episodes on the theme of Vulnerability. Plus a voicenote from Cindy in Nebraska.
S59E4 Vulnerability and performance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:54
Walking around the park behind the hospital this lunchtime, considering the vulnerability of performance thanks to a voicenote from Nige.
S59E3 Vulnerability and the unknown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:54
Walking in my local woods this lunchtime amidst a lot of wind, listening to a voice note from Gaynor from Brockley on the subject of vulnerability and new technology. Join the Walk the Pod Lunchtime walk club for weekly…
S59E2 Vulnerability: the antidote to hate [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:00
Walking in my local woods this lunchtime considering whether vulnerability could be the antidote to hate. Plus a mention of Charles in New Zealand’s Walk the Mic tribute podcast.
S59E1 Vulnerability and faith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:04
Walking around the park this lunchtime and introducing our new topic for Series 59: Vulnerability. Plus, a voicenote from Cindy in Nebraska. Join the Walk the Pod Lunchtime walk club for weekly walking challenges, theme…
S58E10 Rest (Is Resistance) Thank you for listening [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:54
Walking in my local woods for the final time this series as we consider our topic: Rest (Is Resistance). Join the Walk the Pod Lunchtime walk club for weekly walking challenges, theme voting, private Discord server and e…