Healing Mile | Walking for Mental Health, Happiness & Personal Growth

By Carrie King | Healing MileAlternative Health Health & Fitness Mental Health Education Self-Improvement

Healing Mile | Walking for Mental Health, Happiness & Personal Growth episodes

June 11 When Life Feels Like Too Much | A Walk to Breathe, Rest, and Reset
When life feels like too much, sometimes the healthiest thing we can do is slow down and listen to what we need.
In this special episode, Carrie shares what she's learned from feeling overwhelmed lately, why she's taking a summer break from creating new episodes, and why taking care of yourself doesn't have to wait until everything else is done.
Over the next few months, the Healing Mile will be featuring listener-favorite episodes from the archive, so there will still be plenty of walks waiting for you whenever you need them.
You can also visit thehealingmile.com for blog posts, resources, and feel-better inspiration.
Fresh episodes will return when the time is right. Until then, take really good care of you.🤍
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13 min
June 10 Sleep Better Tonight | A Quick Meditation to Calm Your Mind Before Bed
One of the most-loved episodes of The Healing Minute is back. 💛

If your mind is still racing at the end of the day, this short guided meditation will help you slow down, release stress, and prepare for a restful night's sleep.

In just a few minutes, you'll be guided through calming breathwork and gentle visualization designed to help you let go of the day, quiet mental chatter, and settle into a place of peace before bed.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or simply ready to relax, this listener favorite is here to help you unwind and sleep better tonight.
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5 min
June 08 Stop Starting Over With Food & Exercise | A Walk to Trust Your Body Again
Do you feel like you're always starting over with food and exercise?
One day you're motivated. The next day you're frustrated, overwhelmed, or wondering why healthy habits feel so hard to maintain.
In this listener-favorite episode of Healing Mile, we'll explore a different approach—one rooted in self-trust instead of self-criticism. As we walk together, you'll learn how to heal your relationship with food, movement, and your body by letting go of guilt, perfectionism, and the pressure to get everything right.
We'll talk about the powerful connection between your brain, gut, mood, and daily habits, why consistency matters more than extremes, and how to create a healthier, more sustainable approach to eating and movement that actually fits your life.
This walk is a reminder that your body doesn't need more punishment, rules, or restriction. It needs care, compassion, and a partner you can trust—you.
By the end of this walk, you'll feel lighter, more connected to your body, and inspired to take your next step from love instead of guilt.
In this episode:
• How to stop the cycle of starting over
• Healing your relationship with food and exercise
• Building self-trust and body confidence
• The connection between movement, mood, and mental health
• Letting go of guilt and perfectionism
• Creating healthy habits that last
• Nourishing your body with compassion
If this listener favorite helps you, be sure to follow Healing Mile and share it with someone who could use a little encouragement today.
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26 min
June 04 How Gratitude Improves Your Mood | A Walk for More Happiness
One of the most-loved episodes of the Healing Mile is back.🤍
Need a quick mental reset?
In this uplifting gratitude walk, we'll slow down, take a breath, and shift our attention toward what's already good in our lives. Through gentle movement, reflection, and simple gratitude practices, you'll lift your mood, calm your mind, and reconnect with the beauty that's already around you.
If you've been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, mentally busy, or simply need a fresh perspective, this short walk can help you feel lighter in just a few minutes.
In this walk, you'll:
• lift your mood naturally through gratitude
• calm stress and mental overwhelm
• reconnect with the present moment
• create more peace, joy, and perspective
• feel better emotionally and mentally
You don't need a gratitude journal or a perfect routine. Just take a few steps, a few deep breaths, and walk with me.
Because sometimes feeling better starts with noticing what's already good.
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You can still find the entire library of over 200 walks from The Healing Mile right here on this same feed. We're still walking, we're still talking.. we're just having a whole lot more fun doing it. Thank you for walking with me!
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12 min
June 03 Feeling Overwhelmed? | A Guided Meditation to Relax and Let Go
One of the most-loved episodes of The Healing Minute is back. 🤍
What if you didn't have to carry so much pressure?
In this Listener Favorite guided meditation, we'll slow down, soften, and reconnect with a calmer way of moving through life. Together, we'll practice releasing tension, letting go of the need to force everything, and allowing life to feel a little lighter.
If your mind has been busy, your shoulders have been carrying stress, or you've been feeling like you're constantly pushing, this gentle meditation is an invitation to pause, breathe, and return to simplicity.
In this meditation, you'll:
• relax your mind and body
• release pressure and mental tension
• reconnect with a sense of calm and ease
• feel more supported and present
• create space for deeper peace and relaxation
Take a slow breath, soften your shoulders, and allow yourself to settle into the easier path.
The Healing Minute — a soft place to breathe, reset, and feel better.
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4 min
June 01 Feel Better, Think Clearer, Live Happier | A Walk to Reconnect with Your Body
One of the most-loved episodes of The Healing Mile is back. 🤍
What if feeling better, thinking clearer, and living happier starts with reconnecting to the one thing that's been with you through every moment of your life — your body?
In this Listener Favorite walk, we'll explore the powerful connection between your body, mind, emotions, and overall well-being. Together, we'll talk about learning to listen to your body, honoring its signals, building trust, and creating simple daily habits that help you feel more energized, focused, and connected to yourself.
In this episode, you'll learn:
• how the mind-body connection affects your mood, energy, and health
• why your body is constantly communicating with you
• simple ways to reconnect with your body every day
• how movement, breath, and awareness support emotional well-being
• practical tools to help you feel better, think clearer, and live happier
Whether you're walking outside, on a treadmill, or around your living room, this episode is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and come home to yourself.
So take a deep breath, soften your shoulders, and walk with me.
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The Healing Mile is now Feel Good Walks!
You can still find the entire library of over 200 walks from The Healing Mile right here on this same feed. We're still walking, we're still talking.. we're just having a whole lot more fun doing it. Thank you for walking with me!
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26 min
May 31 💚 Mental Health Awareness Month Bonus Episode | The Walk That Changed My Life | My Mental Health Healing Story
💚 Mental Health Awareness Month Bonus Episode
One of the most personal episodes I've ever recorded.
Before there was The Healing Mile, there was a season of my life when everything felt heavy. My energy was gone, my mind felt foggy, and even simple things felt difficult. Then one day, I made a small decision that would slowly change everything: I walked to the end of my street.
In this Listener Favorite episode, I'm sharing my own mental health healing story and how movement became one of the tools that helped me reconnect with myself, rebuild hope, and start feeling better again.
In this episode, we'll talk about:
• my personal journey through a difficult season
• how walking supported my mental and emotional well-being
• the power of small steps and gentle progress
• using affirmations during healing
• why movement can be such a powerful tool for mental health
If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself lately, I hope this walk reminds you that healing often begins with one small step.
So take a deep breath, put on your walking shoes, and walk with me.
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The Healing Mile is now Feel Good Walks!
You can still find the entire library of over 200 walks from The Healing Mile right here on this same feed. We're still walking, we're still talking.. we're just having a whole lot more fun doing it. Thank you for walking with me!
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11 min
May 28Wake Up and Feel Better | A Quick Walk to Start Your Day with Good Energy
Wake up and feel better with this uplifting morning walk.
If your mornings have been feeling mentally heavy, sluggish, or overwhelming lately, this walk is your reset. Together, we’re taking a few mindful minutes to clear your head, wake up your body, boost your mood, and start the day with calmer, lighter energy.
In this walk, you’ll:
wake up your mind and body naturally
create momentum for the day ahead
feel more focused, energized, and present
calm morning stress and overthinking
reconnect with yourself before the day begins
This episode blends movement, mindset, and simple science-backed tools to help you feel better emotionally and mentally — one step at a time.
So put in your headphones, take a deep breath, and walk with me.
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You can still find the entire library of over 200 walks from The Healing Mile right here on this same feed. We're still walking, we're still talking.. we're just having a whole lot more fun doing it. Thank you for walking with me!
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10 min
May 27Let Go of the Day | A Guided Reset for Deep Rest and Better Sleep
Let go of the day and give yourself a moment to fully rest.
In this calming episode of The Healing Minute, we’re slowing down, softening the nervous system, and releasing the mental and emotional weight of the day. This guided sleep meditation is designed to help you relax your body, quiet overthinking, and ease into deep rest with a calmer, lighter mind.
If your thoughts have been busy lately or your body has been holding tension from the day, this is your invitation to breathe, reset, and unwind.
In this guided meditation, you’ll:
relax your mind and body before sleep
release stress and emotional tension
calm overthinking and mental noise
feel grounded, safe, and supported
prepare for deeper, more peaceful rest
So get comfortable, take a slow deep breath, and let the day gently melt away.
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The Healing Mile is now Feel Good Walks!
You can still find the entire library of over 200 walks from The Healing Mile right here on this same feed. We're still walking, we're still talking.. we're just having a whole lot more fun doing it. Thank you for walking with me!
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5 min
May 25Trust Yourself Again | A Walk to Listen to Your Body and Inner Voice
What if your body has been trying to help you all along?
In this calming walk from The Healing Mile, we’re slowing down, tuning in, and reconnecting with the quiet inner voice that so many of us have learned to ignore. Together, we’ll talk about intuition, nervous system awareness, emotional signals, and learning how to trust yourself again.
If you’ve been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unsure of yourself lately, this walk is a gentle reminder that your body carries wisdom too.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
how to reconnect with your intuition
listening to your body with compassion
understanding emotional and physical signals
calming nervous system overwhelm
learning to trust yourself more deeply
slowing down and feeling more grounded
This walk blends science, self-awareness, movement, and emotional healing to help you feel calmer, more connected, and more at home within yourself.
So take a deep breath, soften your shoulders, and walk with me.
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The Healing Mile is now Feel Good Walks!
You can still find the entire library of over 200 walks from The Healing Mile right here on this same feed. We're still walking, we're still talking.. we're just having a whole lot more fun doing it. Thank you for walking with me!
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22 min