Walk and Talk Wellness, an ASAHPERD podcast

This month on Walk & Talk Wellness, Amy and Claire dive into Cultural Wellness, where they discuss what culture means, how it influences teachers, and how we can promote wellness through culture. Together, we will look at culture in terms of the influence of family, traditions, geography, community, and experiences. Overall, we’ll explore the important role that belonging, curiosity, and connection play in our overall well-being. As always, we’ll end with a Walk Challenge designed to help you reflect on cultural wellness in your own life and the ways you can help others experience it, too.

Does Your Money Match What Matters?

This month on Walk & Talk Wellness, Amy and Claire are talking about Financial Wellness and it’s about a lot more than budgeting or how much money is in your bank account.

How does money affect our stress, choices, relationships, and overall well-being? And maybe more importantly, does the way we use our money reflect what we say matters most to us?

In this episode, we explore our relationship with money, what the research tells us about money and well-being, and the small financial choices that can create more freedom and peace.

So grab your headphones, get moving, and think about what financial wellness looks like for you.

Alright… let’s walk.

Welcome to Walk & Talk Wellness, the podcast that encourages educators and wellness-minded individuals to take a step toward healthier living—one conversation at a time.

In this episode, Amy and Claire explore Environmental Wellness and how the spaces around us influence our stress levels, focus, mood, and overall well-being. As you listen, we invite you to reflect on your own surroundings, consider small changes that can make a big difference, and join us for a wellness walk designed to help you reconnect with the environments where you live, work, and recharge. Whether you're walking outdoors or simply listening along, this conversation will inspire practical ways to create spaces that support a healthier, more balanced life.

Social Wellness – Who Fills Your Cup?

This month on Walk & Talk Wellness, Amy and Claire are exploring Social Wellness - the relationships that energize us, support us, and remind us we’re not doing this work alone.

As teachers, we spend so much time building connection for others that we sometimes forget to ask: who is pouring back into us?

In this episode, we reflect on friendship, community, boundaries, and the research behind why meaningful connection matters for our health, happiness, and longevity. Along the way, we invite you to think about the people who leave you feeling more like yourself.

So whether you’re out for a walk, driving between summer activities, or simply needing a reminder that community matters we’re glad you’re here.

Alright… let’s walk.

This is an ASAHPERD podcast. In this episode on Emotional Wellness, Claire Mowling and Amy Carr will explore what it really means to care for ourselves in the middle of busy lives, demanding work, and constant change. In this conversation, we’ll talk honestly about stress, resilience, balance, and the small everyday practices that help us feel more grounded and connected. Whether you’re thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between, this episode is designed to offer encouragement, practical insight, and a reminder that emotional wellness is not a destination—it’s an ongoing journey.

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This is an ASAHPERD podcast.

In this first episode of Walk and Talk Wellness, we start with one of the simplest and most powerful ways to support your health: walking.

This episode explores the physical benefits of walking, why supportive shoes matter, and how small, consistent steps can make a big difference in overall wellness. We also talk about the unique challenges teachers face when it comes to finding time for movement during a busy school day — and share practical ways to make walking more realistic, manageable, and meaningful.

Whether you’re an educator trying to add more movement into your routine or simply looking for a simple wellness habit to build on, this episode is an encouraging reminder that wellness doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, it starts with a walk.

Future episodes will be available on the 2nd Monday of each month.

If you’re listening near the release of this episode, we’d love for you to save the date for the upcoming ASAHPERD Fall Conference scheduled for November 15-17th. Be sure to check the ASAHPERD website and social media pages for the most current details and updates.

We’re so excited to finally kick this off and introduce you not only to the podcast, but to us, the people behind the conversations.

This podcast was created as a space for real talk about teacher wellness. The kind of wellness that fits into the everyday life of a teacher such as moving your body, taking care of your mind, finding balance, and building healthy habits.

In this episode, we’re going to share a little about who we are, why we started Walk and Talk Wellness, and what you can expect from future episodes.

We’re so glad you’re here with us for episode one. Let’s walk and talk.