What's the optimal frequency for walking an hour or more per week? A recent study highlights the significance of 8,000 daily steps, though not necessarily on a daily basis. Then, let’s delve into the transformative potential of walking as discussed by Laura Conely, the founder of Urban Paths, a walking wellness company. Uncover the varied and numerous benefits of starting a community walking initiative and its far-reaching impact. Stay tuned for listener shout-outs in this jam-packed episode focused on the power of walking to change the world!   LET’S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com Wellness While Walking on THREADS!   RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) WALKING 8000 STEPS – NEW RESEARCH Association of Daily Step Patterns with Mortality in US Adults, JAMAnetwork.com Daily Step Count Could Influence Mortality Risk in US Adults, hcplive.com Walking 8,000 Steps Just 1-2 Days a Week Linked to Significant Health Benefits, medicalnewstoday.com Walking With Friends for Stress Relief Comedy Sketch LAURA CONELY AND URBAN PATHS Website Instagram Facebook Houston Chronicle Article About Laura and Her Work Telescoping Truck Pull  Birdie Safety Alarm Broaden and Build Theory of Positive Emotions       HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you’re walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : )       DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking.     Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!