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
S58E4 Rest (Is Resistance): Picking the right kind of work [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:16
Walking in the woods this lunchtime and listening to voice notes from members of the Walk the Pod virtual walking club. A message from Cindy in Nebraska and one from John in rural Norfolk. John mentions that choosing the…
S58E3 Rest (Is Resistance): Rest is reclaiming our agency [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:15
Walking in the woods of Cannon Hill Common this lunchtime, thinking about that we do not care club run by Melani Sanders and noticing yellow fruit has fallen from a tree I’ve never noticed before.
S58E2 Rest (Is Resistance): Rest is a familiar story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:00
Walking around the park behind the hospital this lunchtime listening to a voice note from Hannah talking about how familiar story is very restful. Watching a TV show where we already know what’s going to happen can be ex…
S58E1 Rest (Is Resistance): Active rest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:30
Walking in the park behind the hospital this lunchtime, and introducing our topic for the month: Rest (is Resistance). With a voicenote from Robin in New Zealand. Join the Walk the Pod Lunchtime walk club for weekly walk…
S57E10 Lament: thank you for listening [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:25
Walking in my local woods celebrating the end of my master’s degree and the beautiful day. Looking at trees, trying to capture, in my imagination, a brown butterfly with yellow spots on its wings and tempting you away fr…
S57E9 Lament: the holding of space [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:04
Walking in my local woods this lunchtime and summing up series 57. Could it be that lament is all about the holding of space. Join the Walk the Pod Lunchtime walk club for weekly walking challenges, theme voting, private…
S57E8 Intergenerational lament [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:06
Walking in local woods, thinking about intergenerational lament this lunchtime and the ways that lament can lay dormant for generations before sparking new exploration and investigation. Join the Walk the Pod Lunchtime w…
S57E7 Preventing lament [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:01
Walking in local woods this gratiTuesday, and introducing Footpath Finds: a gratitude practice game that you can play today. Join the Walk the Pod Lunchtime walk club for weekly walking challenges, theme voting, private…
S57E6 - Lament: in physical space [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:38
Walking amongst tall trees in local woods, thinking about how physical space can capture lasting lament. The story of George Perry Floyd Square, Minneapolis.
S57E5 - Lament: week 1 roundup [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:27
A round up of the first week of episodes on lament walking around the park behind the hospital this sunny Friday, tempting you away from your desk to reconnect with nature through walking. Join the Walk the Pod Lunchtime…