Podcast Episode
MTV Nostalgia Walk | 20 Minutes to Summon Gen X
Walking & Talking with Helen - Walking Workouts·Helen M. Ryan | Walking Workouts·22 August 2026·23 min

About this episode
Need something fun to listen to while you walk? This 20-minute guided walking workout is packed with '80s MTV memories, Gen X nostalgia, 80s-style background music, and just enough coaching to keep you moving while your brain takes a trip back in time. Walk outside, or at home on a treadmill or walking pad.Today you'll get...About 2500 stepsA fun way to make your walk less boringA trip back to the early days of MTVUpbeat instrumental walking music and walking cuesA walking buddy in your ear
And because I tend to drift (thanks ADHD), I also...Introduce you to my pretend husband, Billy IdolForget my cats' names but remember every '80s lyricDecide I could've been Bono's sisterGet emotional over Do They Know It's ChristmasTell you the story behind Dire Straits’ Money for NothingTake a trip back to U2, Madonna, Tom Petty, A-ha, Thriller
This walking podcast includes background music, walking cues, an optional cool-down, and a bell at the halfway point if you're walking outside.If you're ready to get your steps in, relive a little Gen X nostalgia, and make your walks a little less boring, lace up your high-top sneakers, grab your leg warmers, and come walk with me.Don't forget to Follow the podcast.Q: Who was your biggest MTV crush? Leave a comment on Spotify or tag your walk with #WalkTalkWithHelen on social media.
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