I’m Frank Ring the author of Walking for Health and Fitness, the easiest way to get in shape and stay in shape. I discovered the healing power of walking after a severe back injury put me out of work for four months and literally left me on my back trying to relieve the pain and heal.
Through my books, website, YouTube videos, walking programs, and now this podcast, it’s my mission to help others achieve a healthy, balanced lifestyle one step at a time through walking.
Join me each episode as I discuss the physical and emotional benefits of walking, along with information about fitness, mindset, nutrition, wellness and more.
Walking is the easiest way to get in shape and stay in shape.
Topics include:
Getting out the door to walk, walking safety on the road, walking as preventative health-care, 10-minute walking time test, walking programs, fitness walking, bodyweight exercises, what’s your why, setting goals, walking and fitness habits, holding yourself accountable, walking form, Walking as self-care, life lessons, walking logbook, mindset transformation, mindfulness and walking, the power of affirmations, breathing, positive mindset, staying motivated, walking and back care, preventing back pain, how to sleep better, basic foot care, strength and conditioning, basic stretches for walking, the power of protein supplements and much more.
Join me each week as I encourage you to walk on!
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I’m Frank Ring the author of Walking for Health and Fitness, the easiest way to get in shape and stay in shape. I discovered the healing power of walking after a severe back injury put me out of work for four months and literally left me on my back trying to relieve the pain and heal.
Through my books, website, YouTube videos, walking programs, and now this podcast, it’s my mission to help others achieve a healthy, balanced lifestyle one step at a time through walking.
Join me each episode as I discuss the physical and emotional benefits of walking, along with information about fitness, mindset, nutrition, wellness and more.
Walking is the easiest way to get in shape and stay in shape.
Topics include:
Getting out the door to walk, walking safety on the road, walking as preventative health-care, 10-minute walking time test, walking programs, fitness walking, bodyweight exercises, what’s your why, setting goals, walking and fitness habits, holding yourself accountable, walking form, Walking as self-care, life lessons, walking logbook, mindset transformation, mindfulness and walking, the power of affirmations, breathing, positive mindset, staying motivated, walking and back care, preventing back pain, how to sleep better, basic foot care, strength and conditioning, basic stretches for walking, the power of protein supplements and much more.
Join me each week as I encourage you to walk on!
Ep 26: Boost Your Mood with Walking and Happy Brain Chemicals!
Walking for Health and Fitness
37 minutes
3 months ago
Ep 26: Boost Your Mood with Walking and Happy Brain Chemicals!
Boost your mood and stay consistent with your fitness goals—by working with your brain instead of against it. In Episode 26 of the Walking for Health and Fitness Podcast, host Frank Ring sits down with Dr. Loretta Breuning, bestselling author of Habits of a Happy Brain and founder of the Inner Mammal Institute.
Together, they explore how your brain’s happy chemicals—dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins—are triggered by simple, daily actions like walking, social connection, novelty, and small wins. This conversation breaks down why we quit good habits (even when we feel better doing them) and gives you brain-based tools to make your walking habit stick for life.
In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Loretta Breuning, author of Habits of a Happy Brain and founder of the Inner Mammal Institute, to explore the real reason we fall off track—and how to retrain your brain to feel good about sticking with healthy habits like walking.
Episode 26 – Walking for Health and Fitness PodcastHosted by Frank Ring
You’ll learn:✅ How dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin & endorphins shape your daily behavior✅ Why motivation dips (and how to overcome it)✅ How walking can naturally trigger your brain’s “happy chemicals”✅ What to do when you're stuck in a stress or procrastination loop
Whether you’re building a new walking habit or trying to get back on track—this episode gives you the brain-based tools to make it stick.
👣 Don’t miss this deep dive into the chemistry of consistency. Your next step might be your next breakthrough.
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Podcast 22: Step Your Way to Serenity: How Walking Transforms Health & Reduces Anxiety: https://youtu.be/4XH3WqTnJI4
Podcast 23: NEAT Reveals the Secret to Burning Fat Without Exercisehttps://youtu.be/QuubKDkY8Hg
Podcast 24: Walking Saved My Life: A Prostate Cancer Survivor’s Journey and the Power of Early Detection: https://youtu.be/B-df9cy7a5Y
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Walking for Health and Fitness
I’m Frank Ring the author of Walking for Health and Fitness, the easiest way to get in shape and stay in shape. I discovered the healing power of walking after a severe back injury put me out of work for four months and literally left me on my back trying to relieve the pain and heal.
Through my books, website, YouTube videos, walking programs, and now this podcast, it’s my mission to help others achieve a healthy, balanced lifestyle one step at a time through walking.
Join me each episode as I discuss the physical and emotional benefits of walking, along with information about fitness, mindset, nutrition, wellness and more.
Walking is the easiest way to get in shape and stay in shape.
Topics include:
Getting out the door to walk, walking safety on the road, walking as preventative health-care, 10-minute walking time test, walking programs, fitness walking, bodyweight exercises, what’s your why, setting goals, walking and fitness habits, holding yourself accountable, walking form, Walking as self-care, life lessons, walking logbook, mindset transformation, mindfulness and walking, the power of affirmations, breathing, positive mindset, staying motivated, walking and back care, preventing back pain, how to sleep better, basic foot care, strength and conditioning, basic stretches for walking, the power of protein supplements and much more.
Join me each week as I encourage you to walk on!
