S63E2: Sleep cycles and Sleep Efficiency

S63E2: Sleep cycles and Sleep Efficiency

Author: Rachel Wheeley April 21, 2026 Duration: 12:39
Walking in my local woods at lunchtime today discussing our new theme: Sleep. Today, Robin’s voicenote prompts a discussion of circadian rhythms, sleep breathing and noradrenalin.

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
S57E3 Lament: surrendering to radical vulnerabiltiy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:43
Walking in my local Cannon Hill Common woods this lunchtime pondering lament’s ability to break down performative behaviours and connect us. Join the Walk the Pod Lunchtime walk club for weekly walking challenges, theme…
S57E2 Lament: a spiral of feeling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:39
Walking amongst gigantic plane trees this lunchtime. Join the Walk the Pod Lunchtime walk club for weekly walking challenges, theme voting, private Discord server and exclusive merch! https://www.patreon.com/c/rachelwhee…
S57E1 Lament: holding space for what should be [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:29
Discussing definitions of our new theme, lament this lunchtime. What does lament mean to you? Join the Walk the Pod Lunchtime walk club for weekly walking challenges, theme voting, private Discord server and exclusive me…
S56E10 Enough!: is Enough [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:29
Thank you for listening to this series dear friends, it has been a delight to stretch my legs with you. Looking forward to Series 57 already. https://walkthepod.com
S56E9 Enough!: Can we even be happier? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:49
Walking around the park behind the hospital this lunchtime thinking about the work of Brickman and Campbell which says that humans return to their baseline happiness level following traumatic or joyful experiences. Plus…
S56E8 Enough!: Enough comparison [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:41
Walking through the woods and into the allotments this lunchtime. In this episode, I’m considering whether we could call time on comparing ourselves to other people.
S56E7 Enough distractions! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:14
Walking in the woods just over the road from home this lunchtime having enough of distractions. Emails, social media updates, news, phone calls, text messages… Distractions are everywhere.
S56E6 Enough! Give yourself a vote [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:06
Walking next to the lake at the bottom of the hill from home this lunchtime counting ducklings and thinking about our theme for the month of Enough! On today’s episode, enough centring other peoples opinions and not givi…
S56E5 Enough!: Friday round up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:23
Walking around Tavistock Square Gardens in central London this lunchtime thinking about our series so far and what we’ve learned about Enough! Plus a voice note from Marcel in the Netherlands.
S56E4 Enough!: Enough for today [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:39
Walking around the park behind the hospital on the most beautiful day in the world in which everybody appears to have lost their minds - it’s so sunny!