Neuroscientist Reveals The Shocking Science & Benefits of Taking a Simple Walk | Mel Robbins Podcast

My sister and I live 260 miles from each other. We had a habit of talking for about an hour each day during covid. Now we walk together connecting our phones and ear buds. She said that she hated walking alone everyday and wasn’t motivated. I walk 5 miles or more everyday. So now with technology we walk and talk sharing family stories, books and the things we see along the way. Win Win for the both of us. We are in our late 70s.

Wife and I walk 7+ miles a day for over 30 years. Greatest habit we formed. Keeps us physicians fit, spiritually fit (prayer walks), socially fit (connects with wife and friends), and mentally fit (learn observing nature). At 63 I still feel young and alive, much of it due to walking.

I walk twice a day covering five miles. I love it. I’m 68 years old and I’m a painter and a writer and walking is something that grounds me and centers me. I get great ideas for art and writing and it is a form of meditation for me. I was a runner for many years and a speed walker so I hope I’m in good shape. Walking is great for weight control and it eases the mind. I love walking and yes get off your butts and get out there. I go alone for my walks because I enjoy my own company plus I walk at a fast pace being race walker. It’s a work out for me too.

A 5 mile walk every morning with my dog, Tess, is how I start my day. It is beautiful early in the morning in Denver. My doctor says I will be walking 5 miles a day when I am 90. I am an older woman and have never had any medical problems and have been walking like this since I was 10 years old.

I am 86. walk 5 miles/5 days/wk. Do Yoga. Vegetarian. Sleep 6-8 hours/day. No precooked, packaged foods. No salt, no sugar. No bread and rice. No alcohol, no smoking no drugs. I keep track of politics. I vote. Retired. Immigrant. Landed in the US with $2.75 in my pocket. Got a degree, Got a job. Married. Two children - Doctors. All paid. Anyone can do it.

Love this! I used to walk 3-5 miles per day. Walking longer was something I looked forward to in retirement. I suddenly developed a limp and walking became increasingly more difficult and then nearly impossible. I was diagnosed with MS. I’ve been working so hard to get my ability back and thankfully it’s working. I use trekking poles and am up to 2 miles but I won’t stop. Walking has always been my way to clear my head and something I very much enjoy both alone or with friends. I won’t give it up!

I walk 8-10 miles a day. I do a 2 hour walk everyday in the morning. And then do several more shorter walks through out the day. It is cheaper than a psychiatrist, cheaper than a cardiologist and cheaper than a gym membership. It is free and so good for you!

I retired December 2022 , now I’m bored , slowly becoming depressed. My outlet has been walking every day with my two dogs, morning and late afternoon I am isolated with no friends or family around me ,so it’s great to past the time of day with people I’ve met on my walks

Hi Mel Robins- I am a trauma therapist and recommend walking to all my clients. When we walk outside we switch from micro view to macro view which is counter active to fight or flight where we focus in on pinpointing our enemy - it sends signals to our amygdala that we are safe. The macro view also encourages horizon view where our eyes move back and forth from left to right. This eye movement alternately stimulates left brain and right brain and balances sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and brings left and right brain online equally- which we call the wise mind. Walking also triggers chemicals that create a sense of well being, and pauses production of corticosteroids as these glands are mutually exclusive.

I grew up in a very chaotic household. I developed a love for walking because that was the one thing that gave me temporary freedoms and peace. To this day I enjoy walking