The Healing Mile | Mindful Walking Podcast for Healing and Growth

Walking for Mental Health: How Movement Helped Me Heal My Body & Mind

Carrie King Season 2 Episode 17

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If you’ve been feeling stuck, heavy, overwhelmed, or not quite like yourself… this mini mile is for you.

In this short, guided walk, I’m sharing the honest story of how I used movement — tiny steps, slow walks, and gentle breath — to support my mental health and lift myself out of a foggy, exhausting season of life. 

This episode is a calming companion for anyone struggling with low energy, emotional heaviness, depression symptoms, anxiety, or a deep sense of disconnection from themselves.

You’ll hear how walking for mental health became the first small step in my healing journey — helping me think more clearly, breathe more deeply, feel a little lighter, and slowly reconnect with my body and mind.

This episode is for anyone looking for:
 • walking for mental health or emotional healing
 • gentle motivation to start moving again
 • support through depression or burnout
 • a simple way to feel better in your body and mind
 • mindful walking practice
 • encouragement during a difficult season
 • a quiet moment of hope, clarity, or grounding

Inside this walk, we explore:
 • how movement can shift your mood and mental state
 • why slow, compassionate walking supports emotional healing
 • the small steps that helped me recover my energy and clarity
 • how affirmations can help rewire your thoughts during hard times
 • gentle truths to hold onto when everything feels heavy

Whether you’re rebuilding, beginning again, or just needing a moment to breathe, this walk is here to help you feel steadier, clearer, and a little more like yourself.

I’m so glad you’re here.

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