This Morning Walk
This Morning Walk podcast invites you to experience the transformative power of a simple walk, now part of Blind Nil Audio from Executive Producers Chip and Joanna Gaines. Join hosts Alex Elle and Libby DeLana as they share the lessons they’ve learned on their walking paths, both individually and together. Alex - A New York Times BestSelling Author and writing coach living in DC with her husband and daughters - and Libby - a Creative Director based on both coasts with grown children - started This Morning Walk Podcast to reflect on the ways a daily walk keeps them grounded in their day-to-day lives. As Alex likes to say - “It’s deeper than walking. It’s about slowing down, looking up, and finding clarity in your daily life.” It’s a practice. A mindset. A way forward. And ultimately, it’s a new path. Please direct business inquiries to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.com
Episodes
May 15, 2024 • 36 mins
Libby welcomes Nadya Okamoto, the co-Founder of August, a lifestyle brand working to reimagine periods to be powerful. This episode is an invitation to reflect on the shame that we as a society have put on menstruation and how we think and talk about it. Through August, Nadya encourages open conversations about periods and the importance of inclusivity and diversity in the menstrual health movement.
Libby and Nadya first went for ...
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May 8, 2024 • 51 mins
Libby welcomes author and artist Katrina Rodabaugh to discuss the intersection of walking, creativity, and motherhood. Katrina’s work is focused on the overlap of sustainability, craft, and design, which mostly means that she mends things: Jeans, sweaters, our old farmhouse, and more. After taking one of her classes on mending, Libby met Katrina and discovered that she, too, was a WalkStar. Katrina shares her journey of sustainabil...
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May 1, 2024 • 22 mins
Exciting news is afoot! As Alex has secures a publisher for her next book, she and Libby take some time to catch up and reflect on the process of writing, potential themes for the new book, and plans for the upcoming Summer.
Keep in touch:
https://www.thismorningwalk.com/
Instagram: @thismorningwalk
Alex Instagram: @alex_elle
Libby Instagram: @parkhere
Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio
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April 24, 2024 • 50 mins
Author Elissa Altman joins Libby to discuss her practice of walking, writing, and the themes of her books, including Motherland, which explores her complicated relationship with her mother. She also talks about her upcoming book, On Permission: A Manifesto For Writers, Artists, and Dreamers, which delves into the concept of finding permission in creativity and storytelling. She also discusses the role of walking in her creative pro...
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April 10, 2024 • 26 mins
Libby and Alex catch up on various topics that have emerged during recent walks. They talk about the importance of paying attention to details in life and the process of letting go and embracing change. They also touch on Alex's upcoming book and the emotions that often come when working with new collaborators.
Keep in touch:
https://www.thismorningwalk.com/
Instagram: @thismorningwalk
Alex Instagram: @alex_elle
Libby Instagram...
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April 3, 2024 • 45 mins
Alex and Libby celebrate two major milestones together - the release of Alex’s fragrance Heal The Way and Libby getting to write a book about her walking practice and the steps she’s taken to make it a reality. Along the way, they emphasize the importance of enrolling supportive friends in the process of celebrating our triumphs and sharing good news with people who can celebrate and hold space for your dreams. Overall, the convers...
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March 27, 2024 • 26 mins
Libby and Alex share a recent walk taken together on a recent visit to Libby’s home in Massachusetts.
Alex’s Essay “Healing Through Disappointment”: https://alexelle.substack.com/p/healing-through-disappointment
Keep in touch:
https://www.thismorningwalk.com/
Instagram: @thismorningwalk
Alex Instagram: @alex_elle
Libby Instagram: @parkhere
Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio
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March 20, 2024 • 23 mins
Alex’s 16-year old daughter sits down for a special episode of This Morning Walk. With Libby and Alex, she reflects on this period of her life with a level of insight and wisdom that is beyond her years, revealing how she uses journaling as a tool for self-reflection and growth, the necessity of setting personal boundaries as a safeguard for authenticity, and steering clear of the relentless currents of comparison on social media a...
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March 13, 2024 • 32 mins
Libby shares her personal journey of discovering the missing piece in her life 12 years ago: walking. What started as a desire to simply get outside ultimately became so much more. In this special extended ‘Walking Journal’, Libby highlights the moments in life that led her to start her practice at the age of 50, and commemorates some of the milestones and lessons she’s learned along the way.
Show Notes:
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March 6, 2024 • 44 mins
Alex and Libby discuss the concept of being the “strong” friend and the unintended pressure that can often come with it. They explore the importance of setting boundaries and clearly communicating our capacity in relationships and also emphasize seeking reciprocity and mutual support when needed. The conversation highlights the significance of acknowledging and nurturing intimate relationships while recognizing the limitations of ...
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February 28, 2024 • 43 mins
Light Watkins is a bestselling author of four books, including “Travel Light”, as well as an accomplished meditation teacher. One day a few years ago, he and Libby met over a cup of Chai (what else?) and connected over his nomadic lifestyle and the concept of spiritual minimalism.
On today’s episode of This Morning Walk, he explores the idea of extending meditation into daily life and how the benefits of having a regular practice, ...
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February 21, 2024 • 47 mins
Libby reflects on turning 62 and the lessons she has learned throughout her life. She and Alex explore the importance of looking forward to the future no matter what your age, and the importance of letting go and making room for what truly lights you up. Their conversation then delves into the challenges of receiving loving compliments and the transformative impact it can have on our lives. Oh, and Libby declares once and for all t...
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February 14, 2024 • 37 mins
Eduardo Garcia shares his journey as a chef and how food has played a significant role in his self-discovery, and ultimately his recovery after a near-death experience. Eduardo reflects with Libby and Alex on the lessons he learned during his long healing process and how he navigates life in a new capacity through trusting that he’s walking on the right path. He emphasizes the importance of releasing in order to receive and honorin...
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February 7, 2024 • 40 mins
Get ready for a freewheeling conversation on this week’s episode of This Morning Walk! Alex and Libby kick things off with one of their favorite shared loves - tea! - why Libby is giving up oat milk, which leads to the topic of glucose monitoring and the health insights it provides, even as it relates to walking. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the importance of failure and the importance of surrounding yourself by ...
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January 31, 2024 • 38 mins
Libby and Alex welcome fellow WalkStar Caitlin Patrick as shares her journey of starting a walking practice and how it has evolved into a spiritual and healing practice. She discusses the challenges she faced when her beloved grandmother suddenly passed in 2023, and the profound impact walking had on her during that season of grief and loss. Caitlin emphasizes the importance of community and trust, and Alex recounts a very a memora...
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January 24, 2024 • 34 mins
Libby and Alex welcome fellow Walkstar and breathwork coach Jamila Reddy as she shares her journey through the path of grief and healing. Jamila shares how she cultivates peace and joy amidst loss and reminds us that if grief is inevitable, beauty, joy and healing should be, as well. Her vulnerability paves the way for a conversation on intentional healing and moving through grief with grace.
Keep in touch:
https://www.thismorni...
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January 17, 2024 • 19 mins
What’s the word that will guide you in 2024? This episode features walking journals from fellow Walkstars sharing their intentions for the year, including Joanne from Mississippi, who finds solace and purpose in 'growth' through gardening and walking; Andrea in Atlanta, as she holds 'safety' close, and Jeremy in Kathmandu, who cherishes 'gratitude'. Their stories, along with others who have embraced words like 'soft' and 'easy', cr...
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January 4, 2024 • 9 mins
As the calendar flips to 2024, Libby and Alex invite you to join in embracing a unique approach to resolutions—one that involves selecting a word or feeling to guide your steps in the year ahead.
We’d like to hear what you intend to feel in 2024 for a future episode of This Morning Walk. Send a 1 minute audio walking journal to podcast@thismorningwalk.com by Wednesday, January 9 for potential inclusion in an upcoming episode!
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December 20, 2023 • 38 mins
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 o...
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December 13, 2023 • 33 mins
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.
Keep in touch:
https://www.thismorningwalk.com/
Instagram: @thismorningwalk
Alex Instagram: @alex_elle
Libby Instagram: @parkhere
Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio
Please direct busine...
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