This Morning Walk

Libby and Alex are joined by actress, podcast host for the OWN Network, and fellow Walkstar Ashley Blaine Featherson Jenkins. Ashley opens up about the role walking plays in her life, how it’s helped her find peace from body dysmorphia, and how the profoundness of walking can be traced back to her ancestors. 

Be sure to stick around to the end of the episode, as Alex and Libby discuss the word that will guide them into 2024, and offer encouragement to discover what that individual word is for you. 

Check out Ashley’s podcast Trials To Triumphs from the OWN Network, wherever you get your podcasts. 

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Music Credits: 

Valante / Ramo / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Hara Noda / Aligned / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Cody Francis / Wherever You’re Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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It’s easy to celebrate momentous occasions and achievements in life, but on this episode, Alex and Libby reflect on celebrating the smaller moments in life, as well as being present in the smooth-sailing moments, not just in times of chaos. 

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Alex Instagram: @alex_elle 

Libby Instagram: @parkhere    

Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio

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Music Credits: 

Valante / Ramo / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Hara Noda / Aligned / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Cody Francis / Wherever You’re Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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Bestselling children’s book author Roda Ahmed joins Libby and Alex to discuss what she’s walking through in the wake of her eldest daughter’s move to college, and how she prioritizes celebrating important milestones for those who are most important to her. 

Visit https://www.rodaworld.com/ and https://www.hightreepublishing.com/ to check out Roda’s books and projects!

Keep in touch: 

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Instagram: @thismorningwalk

Alex Instagram: @alex_elle 

Libby Instagram: @parkhere    

Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio

Please direct business inquiries to: [email protected]

Music Credits: 

Valante / Ramo / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Hara Noda / Aligned / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Cody Francis / Wherever You’re Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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The inspiring Rhonda Ross joins Alex and Libby to discuss how she uses walking as a means to feel and identify emotions, which in turn promotes personal practice and intentional living. A multi-talented singer, songwriter, and personal power coach, this conversation uncovers the importance of emotional autonomy, and the subtle art of aligning our thoughts as a powerful act of self-care, which ultimately leads to community care. 

Listeners of This Morning Walk can access her Crucial First Step micro-course at the following link to FEEL BETTER through the POWER of THOUGHT: https://rhondaross.ck.page/

Rhonda Ross is an Emmy-Nominated Actress, Grammy-Nominated Songwriter and Motivational Singer who helps people FEEL BETTER through the POWER of THOUGHT.

As the only child between Diana Ross and Motown founder, Berry Gordy, Rhonda is quick to acknowledge the luck she was born into having two of the world’s most influential people as her parents. However, partly as a result of comparing herself to them and their accomplishments, Rhonda felt constantly controlled by what other people expected of her and what they said to and about her. For years, she painfully struggled with insecurity, self-esteem and feelings of being unfulfilled.

Finally, she embraced The Power of Thought and kindly released others from the burden of making her happy as she took the Crucial First Step to FEELING BETTER.

You don't have to be born into a family of global icons to find yourself contending with the pressures of external expectations. So many of us struggle to feel better in the midst of our own tumultuous worlds.

Now, through her invigorating music, inspiring keynotes, and impactful courses and workshops, Rhonda empowers others with tools and strategies to activate, implement and strengthen their emotional independence through the Power of Thought so they can feel better, no matter what life throws at them.

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Instagram: @thismorningwalk

Alex Instagram: @alex_elle 

Libby Instagram: @parkhere  

Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio

Please direct business inquiries to: [email protected]

Music Credits: 

Valante / Ramo / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Hara Noda / Aligned / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Cody Francis / Wherever You’re Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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In this season of giving thanks, Alex and Libby invite listeners to share their own walking journals to reflect on gratitude. Hear from Walkstars all over the world - New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and more - as they give thanks for community, family, enduring friendships, and recovery. 

These walking journals are an invitation for you to walk in gratitude this season, and if you’d like to send in your own walking journals, send a 2 minute audio note to [email protected] 

Keep in touch: 

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Instagram: @thismorningwalk

Alex Instagram: @alex_elle 

Libby Instagram: @parkhere    

Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio

Please direct business inquiries to: [email protected]

Music Credits: 

Valante / Ramo / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Hara Noda / Aligned / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Cody Francis / Wherever You’re Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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Alex and Libby welcome their first guest Joanna Gaines in a deeply personal and inspired conversation. Joanna reflects on her 20-year journey with Magnolia and the past decade of Fixer Upper. From the mishaps to the miracles, it’s been a whirlwind filled with hard work, growth, and the inevitable changes that arrive in the midst of it all, ready or not. Joanna, Libby, and Alex also discuss the beautiful disruptions that children bring, the bittersweetness of preparing for them to move into adulthood, and finding time for themselves amidst all of it. 

Tune in to Fixer Upper: The Hotel out now on Magnolia Network and streaming on MAX.

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Instagram: @thismorningwalk

Alex Instagram: @alex_elle 

Libby Instagram: @parkhere  

Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio

Please direct business inquiries to: [email protected]

Music Credits: 

Valante / Ramo / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Hara Noda / Aligned / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Cody Francis / Wherever You’re Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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At a time when the world feels unstable and shaky, Libby shares a profound moment with Alex during a recent walk where the simple act of acknowledging a passer-by made a big difference. What if your walking practice could transform not just your day, but someone else’s as well? The ripple effect of a simple smile, radiating kindness and connection in a world that often feels rushed and impersonal can have a reach that we’ll never fully know. Also, happy walking anniversary to Libby, who celebrates 12 years of her walking practice on November 3!  

Show notes: 

• For more on Tonglen Meditation, visit: https://www.lionsroar.com/how-to-practice-tonglen/

Keep in touch: 

https://www.thismorningwalk.com/

Instagram: @thismorningwalk

Alex Instagram: @alex_elle 

Libby Instagram: @parkhere  

Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio

Please direct business inquiries to: [email protected]

Music Credits: 

Valante / Ramo / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Hara Noda / Aligned / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Cody Francis / Wherever You’re Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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Libby and Alex discuss the impact community and connection has on our overall well-being. They deep dive into what it means to create an environment rooted in love, emotional safety, and healthy boundaries.

Keep in touch: 

https://www.thismorningwalk.com/

Instagram: @thismorningwalk

Alex Instagram: @alex_elle 

Libby Instagram: @parkhere    

Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio

Please direct business inquiries to: [email protected]

Music Credits: 

Valante / Ramo / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Hara Noda / Aligned / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Cody Francis / Wherever You’re Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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Prioritizing yourself is not selfish, but a powerful act of love that benefits your community. Alex and Libby discuss how nourishing your own needs can enable you to intentionally and mindfully uplift those around you. Embrace the reality of listening to your own inner whispers by carving out the space for you to hear them as part of a daily and weekly practice. 

Stick around to the end of today’s episode for the first installment of Alex and Libby’s Walking Journals. 

Keep in touch: 

https://www.thismorningwalk.com/

Instagram: @thismorningwalk

Alex Instagram: @alex_elle 

Libby Instagram: @parkhere  

Music Credits: 

Valante / Ramo / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Hara Noda / Aligned / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Cody Francis / Wherever You’re Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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Alex and Libby are checking in and sharing some exciting news and updates about the show.

Keep in touch: 

https://www.thismorningwalk.com/

Instagram: @thismorningwalk

Alex Instagram: @alex_elle 

Libby Instagram: @parkhere  

Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio

Please direct business inquiries to: [email protected]

Music Credits: 

Valante / Ramo / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Hara Noda / Aligned / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Cody Francis / Wherever You’re Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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