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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2025 · 44 MIN

Step into Presence: Lea Appleton on the Transformative Power of Walking

from The Passionistas Project Podcast | Motivational Stories of Passionate Women · host Amy & Nancy Harrington | Women Inspiring Women

In this episode of the Passionistas Project, sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington talk with Lea Appleton, a Southern Californian who promotes the joys of mindful walking. Lea shares her journey from discovering hiking in Girl Scouts to falling in love with walking later in life. She discusses her transition from a career in higher education to coaching, and how she found solace and clarity in walking. Lea explains the concept of mindful walking, her experience with personal pilgrimages, and the impact of nature on mental health and wellbeing. She also details her efforts to incorporate this practice into group activities and her coaching, as well as future plans, including a new blog and book. The conversation highlights the transformative power of walking mindfully and Lea's hope for making life easier for women. Learn more about Lea. Learn more about The Passionistas Project. Read the Show Notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Passionistas Project, sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington talk with Lea Appleton, a Southern Californian who promotes the joys of mindful walking. Lea shares her journey from discovering hiking in Girl Scouts to falling in love with walking later in life. She discusses her transition from a career in higher education to coaching, and how she found solace and clarity in walking. Lea explains the concept of mindful walking, her experience with personal pilgrimages, and the impact of nature on mental health and wellbeing. She also details her efforts to incorporate this practice into group activities and her coaching, as well as future plans, including a new blog and book. The conversation highlights the transformative power of walking mindfully and Lea's hope for making life easier for women. Learn more about Lea. Learn more about The Passionistas Project. Read the Show Notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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