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

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Podcast Episodes
S57E4 Lament: a cultural earthquake detector [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:11
Walking around the park behind the hospital, thinking about lament as a cultural earthquake detector. Join the Walk the Pod Lunchtime walk club for weekly walking challenges, theme voting, private Discord server and excl…
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.