We Walked Today Podcast

This bonus episode of We Walked Today takes a meaningful step beyond everyday movement and into walking with purpose. Viv and Marisa are joined by Victoria and Alexis from the Arthritis Foundation for an honest and inspiring conversation about living with arthritis, the power of movement, and the community behind the upcoming Walk to Cure Arthritis on May 16th in NYC.Together, they explore the physical and emotional impact of arthritis, challenge common misconceptions about movement and pain, and discuss how something as simple as walking can become a source of strength, connection, advocacy, and hope. Whether you’re walking for your own health, for someone you love, or for a cause bigger than yourself, this episode is a reminder that every step truly matters.https://events.arthritis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.eventlist

What if your next hard conversation felt a little easier if you took it on a walk?In this season-closing episode, Viv and Marisa explore how walking side by side can help people open up, lower defenses, and work through tough topics with more calm and clarity. From parenting and partnerships to friendships and everyday life, they reflect on why movement creates space for better listening and more honest communication.This episode is an invitation to talk it out while you walk it out and discover how a simple walk can change the tone of even the hardest conversations.Because sometimes the best way forward starts with a few steps.

In this episode, Viv and Marisa explore the everyday magic of walking with your dog and why it is one of the easiest ways to support your health, your dog’s happiness, and your sense of connection. Through personal stories and gentle insights, they reflect on how daily dog walks create routine, reduce stress, spark conversation, and bring people together in unexpected ways.Whether you are walking your own dog, borrowing a neighbor’s pup, or dreaming of one someday, this episode is a reminder that when you walk, everyone wins!

In this episode, Viv and Marisa explore the power of walking together and how shared movement can build connection, consistency, and community. Through conversation and real-life experience, they reflect on how walking with others creates accountability, opens space for meaningful conversation, and helps people show up for themselves and each other.This episode is an invitation to move alongside others, keep it simple, and discover how walking together can turn an everyday habit into something deeply connecting.Because step by step, connection grows.

In this short, energizing episode, Viv and Marisa share how walking while talking or simply thinking out loud has quietly changed the way they move through their days. From work decisions to caregiving logistics to everyday problem solving, they reflect on why movement helps lower stress and get ideas unstuck.Through personal stories and a touch of research, they explore why walking works and how even one intentional walk a week can improve mood, focus, and clarity.You will leave with simple, realistic ways to try it yourself. Whether it is a walk around the block, pacing a hallway, taking a call on the move, or adding movement between tasks, this episode invites you to rethink how you work through your thoughts.Because great ideas do not sit still.

In this heartfelt episode of We Walked Today, Marisa and Viv take listeners on a stroll through memory, culture, and connection as they explore la passeggiata, the Italian tradition of the evening walk. From cobblestone hills in Italy to Bronx sidewalks, they share personal stories of mothers and nonnas whose nightly walks were never about exercise, but about presence, community, and care.Blending family memories with modern wellness research, this episode reflects on how something as simple as walking after dinner supports digestion, heart health, mental clarity, and longevity—long before fitness trackers or apps existed. With humor, warmth, and a deep sense of gratitude, Marisa and Viv invite you to slow down, leave your phone behind, and rediscover walking as a ritual for the body and the soul.

What if reclaiming your time didn’t require a big life overhaul—just a walk?In the very first episode of We Walked Today, educators Viv and Marisa share how years of working through lunch slowly became the norm—and how one simple decision to step outside changed everything. What began as a short midday walk turned into a daily ritual that restored their energy, shifted their mindset, and helped them feel more present at work and in life.Through personal stories, humor, and research-backed insights, this episode explores how walking can be a powerful reset in the middle of a busy day—helping you breathe, reflect, reconnect, and reclaim time you didn’t even realize you had given away.Because sometimes, taking a walk isn’t stepping away from your day—it’s how you win it.

In this short trailer, Viv and Marisa share how walking became the unexpected catalyst for change in their daily lives—and what listeners can expect from future episodes.