Series 56 journal prompts

Series 56 journal prompts

Author: Rachel Wheeley April 25, 2025 Duration: 6:54
Welcome to the start of our new podcast series, Series 56, centered around the thought-provoking theme of 'Enough!' As we look forward to the new series, I wanted to provide you with your first set of journal prompts, offering you a dedicated space for reflection, maybe even self-discovery. Consider this your invitation to carve out a little time just for you. Perhaps brew a comforting drink, open your favorite notebook to a fresh page, sharpen your pencil, and allow yourself 20 minutes of uninterrupted writing in response to the prompts below. Remember, there's no need for perfection – these are simply for your own personal exploration. Sometimes, the act of pondering can lead to unexpected insights, perhaps a solution to a nagging problem or a catalyst for positive change in your life. It might not surface immediately; an 'aha!' moment could just as easily arrive while you're doing the dishes, 36 hours from now! Please find below your first set of prompts on the theme of 'Enough!', dear friends. This is just the beginning: Prompt 1 Think of a time when you felt you had just about enough of something – be it a frustrating situation, a demanding task, or even a strong emotion. What did this experience feel like for you? Did you notice any specific emotional responses or physical sensations? Describe these if you can. Prompt 2 Take a moment or two to consider why this particular instance of feeling 'just about enough' has come to mind today. What makes this specific memory stand out to you at this moment? Prompt 3 Reflecting on this past experience, what unfolded next? Did you initiate a change? Did you reach out for support? Perhaps the action you took brought resolution, or maybe you made a conscious decision to approach things differently in the future. Do you recall how your initial feelings evolved over time? Prompt 4 Jot down a few thoughts on how this past experience might connect with the way you make choices in your life today. There is no need to share what you've written. However, if you feel moved to share your reflections, or if you're inspired to record a voice note for the upcoming podcast episodes (beginning on Monday), I would be delighted to hear from you. Reply to this email to leave a comment, or head over to SpeakPipe to leave 90 seconds of your beautiful voice for Walk the Pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/Walk_the_Pod Wishing you a lovely Friday, dear friends. I can't wait to get started with this new series of episodes with you from Monday.

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

Walk the Pod: 10 minute walking
Podcast Episodes
S61E4 Slowing Down to do fewer things [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:26
Walking in my wellies this lunchtime in a particularly soggy Cannon Hill Common woods. Join the Walk the Pod Lunchtime walk club for theme voting, private Discord server, and beautiful Walk the Pod artwork stickers! http…
S61E3 Slowing down to walk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:04
Welcome to Episode 3 of Series 61 of Walk the Pod! Today, I find myself walking in the rain in my local woods. Noticing new fungi on the logs and bright lichen on the twigs as I walk by. Join the Walk the Pod Lunchtime w…
S61E2 Slowing Down enough to feel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:09
Walk the Pod Episode 2 on our theme of Slowing Down. What might we discover about our fear, if we slow down enough to pay attention to it? Join the Walk the Pod Lunchtime walk club for theme voting, private Discord serve…
S61E1 Slowing Down - welcome [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:09
Welcome to a brand new series of Walk the Pod in which we’ll be discussing Slowing Down, with the help of Tony Crabbe’s wonderful book, Busy, amongst other sources. Join the Walk the Pod Lunchtime walk club for theme vot…
S60E10 Love is gratitude [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:06
Thank you for listening, thank you for walking with me, dear friends. Postie Nige chimes in with a voicenote announcing Christmas, and I commit to some seasonal episodes for members of the Walk the Pod lunchtime walk clu…
S60E9 Love is carrying on [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:19
Walking through the woods and onto my road whilst paying attention to what’s directly in front of me as usual. Plus a voicenote from Gaye in Brockley. Join the Walk the Pod Lunchtime walk club for weekly walking challeng…
S60E8 Love is platonic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:50
Walking my local streets during a day of local travel disruption and thinking about how love is platonic. Join the Walk the Pod Lunchtime walk club for weekly walking challenges, theme voting, private Discord server and…
S60E7 Love is listening [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:45
Walking in the Cannon Hill Common woods this lunchtime, thinking about how love is listening. Join the Walk the Pod Lunchtime walk club for weekly walking challenges, theme voting, private Discord server and exclusive me…
S60E6 Love is unconditional [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:38
Escaped the park this lunchtime due to a leafblower going off all over the place. So I took to the local Tooting streets instead, to record my thoughts on unconditional love, prompted by a voicenote from Nige.
S60E5 Love week 1 round up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:13
Rounding up week one of Series 60 on our new theme of ‘Love’, plus some thoughts on how to use all five senses on our daily walk.