1 Mile Walk and Talk: Walk Off Stress and Tension Feel Better With Exercise Instantly

Please join me (and Peanut!) for our latest installment of our "1-Mile Walk n' Talk" series - today we’re sharing our best stress relieving tips. Walk off a stressful day and reset your mindset with this inspirational indoor walking session anytime - rain or shine!
Don’t forget to share your best tips with us in the video comments below! And, we're always looking for more topics to talk about, so please let us know - what else should we walk n' talk about? We love reading your comments so please share your great ideas and suggestions with us.
Thanks for walking and talking with me (and Peanut!) today :-)
Feel free to keep moving if this got you ready for more - check out our playlists here on our channel (thanks for remembering to SUBSCRIBE!) for tons more options.
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Links to research mentioned in the video:
Exercise reorganizes the brain to be more resilient to stress: www.princeton....
Spending time in nature can help lower stress and inflammation: www.ncbi.nlm.n...
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[@slave2jayah]

I've been a viewer of yours for probably close to 10 years. Found you on YT then went on to even buy your DVD's. I was a mom determined to get fit without paying for a gym membership. Exercise, Yoga, and time to myself are ways i destress. Please continue these one mile walk & talks. I enjoy listening to your advice while walking as it keeps me distracted. On my struggle days I tell myself "you can move your body for at least 10-15 mins). Usually im able to get through the exercise & feel lot better. TY

[@robinkay9024]

It’s not just to relieve my stress, it gives me a reset to my day. I put music on and walk the track at the school where I work. Lucky for me, we are located next to a farm, and I watch things grow as the year progresses. On a clear day I see snow mountains. I also hear children laughing at recess and birds singing. It’s a great way to clear my brain.

[@nancyjones7078]

I was dragging me feet today, but decided to pop this in to get me going. I forgot about the Peanut Moment. I lost my Mom a few weeks ago and it was cathartic to cry with you. Thank you for sharing a tough moment. It really helped.

[@jeepersandrandy]

Thankful for this Walk + Talk. Yoga, stretching, walking, exercise and even a funny movie - all of these help me to relieve stress!

[@robinlindblad8573]

I'm recovering from COVID-19 and today is my first day back to exercise in over a week. Although my infection hasn't been bad, I have been sick; and I wasn't sure what to expect from my own body, so I decided to go with this walk and talk. It's a good start, and I feel like I'm getting back to normal.

[@wifeandemama]

I know this is an older video, but I want you to know how much I appreciate your Walk n talk series. I suffer from POTs (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and so intense exercise is very difficult for me. A friend recommended your channel, and I am just so grateful. It keeps me moving. So, thank you!

[@marleengevers]

looking at dogs, playing with dogs, caressing dogs,... that's life at it's finest ! Thanks for Peanut !

[@charlesfrederick2]

Playing the piano and hanging out with friends who make me laugh are two additional stress relievers for me.

[@bonnietraynor9251]

Jessica, thank you for a way to ease back into fitness. I am just at 100 pounds overweight and I have been talking myself out of movement saying I just can't. That isn't true. I can. The smaller movements are movements and that is helpful in the bigger picture. Thank you for always being so kind.

[@caraj8949]

Great advice, Jessica. As clinical counselor, these are the very things I share with clients to help manage stress and anxiety. However, what I do to relax and de-stress are; working out; kickboxing (for a really intense day), HITT, strength and cardio. My favorite, stretching. Ahhhh the relief. On my late days and weekends I wholeheartedly enjoy sitting on my porch (in the morning), with a cup of coffee, listening to the birds (love the woodpeckers) and praying. It helps to start my day. I also like to sit on my porch in the evening (weekends), and watch the sunset. With a glass of wine (every know and again). I practice deep breathing during my work day and on the way home (mostly late in the evening), as I prepare for a workout. Again, sound advice. Reading, taking naps, talking, listening to music, journaling, knitting, needlepoint, etc... All are great ways to relax.

[@AlissaSchmitz-xs5po]

This was my walk for this morning it seems like I am always dealing stress so things that I do to help relieve my stress is listening to music and working out with you doing these walks before I start my day really helps thanks for walking with me this morning Jessica I hope you have a great Thursday 😀

[@tpro1802]

This morning, I was feeling sluggish and didn't feel like working out. I made a deal with myself to at least do this short video. By the time I finished, I felt motivated to do a short Pilates video afterwards so I ended up doing 30 minutes of movement today. Thank you so much for this series!

[@DY2784]

Good evening. Found you, subscribed and did the first 2 walk-and-talk videos. LOVED IT! I am 56, obese and now due to health reasons need to shed a lot of weight. Plan on starting with the walk-and-talk series, until I get used to the working out bit. Gotta ditch my staunch lazy/foodie lifestyle and keep on moving! THANKS JESSICA!!!

[@pennibrockett6558]

Enjoyed listening to you and the relaxing moves. I relax with a great outdoor walk listening to my audiobook. Also....bath with candles and bubbles. Heaven.🤗

[@abramos913]

I relieve stress by working out, taking a nap, or getting a pedicure. Also, if I have a lot on my mind, i will do a brain dump. I just write EVERYTHING on my mind. It really helps.

[@Jessicasmithtv]

Oh, those are some really great ways to relieve stress, Amy! Thanks so much for sharing :-)

[@abramos913]

Of course!

[@jordynterrell3951]

Hmmm...I'll have to give the brain dump a try. Thanks!

[@kristagreen5961]

I love your Walk And Talk videos and all of your workouts Jessica ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sarahsneddon2047]

Walking during the Lockdown with my 7 year old. My stress reliever is yoga - his stress reliever is 'spending some time on my own'. :)

[@daniellequeen1651]

Peanut is a whole mood....

[@wynw7214]

This was nice, helpful, and capped off the end of a 35 minute walk for me. I exercise, take my dog for a walk, listen to meditations and music, and maybe have a glass of wine or a spirit to help. Prayer also helps me tremendously.

[@jenniferlarimer7440]

I love getting out in nature for stress relief as you suggested! Sunshine and fresh air can work wonders! Another thing that I find helpful is prayer. By thinking of my current problems/stressors in terms of how impactful they might be throughout eternity, it helps me to put them in perspective. And it also gives me more patience, sympathy, and love for anyone who might be causing me stress.

[@charlesfrederick2]

It’s been bitterly cold here the past three days so I was very pleased to find this workout. I’m not terrifically well coordinated and I’m in my mid 70’s. This worked perfectly for me. THANKS! I did it twice yesterday and slept really well..I need exercise to sleep.

[@TheJndrod711]

Was having some major anxiety today so I put this video on and it helped to decrease my anxiety from a 10 to a 1 and when I was done it gradually decreased even more. Thank you SO much Jessica! You saved me!

[@orchidgirl1979]

Yoga, walking outside, painting my nails, salsa dancing, cooking, music, nap (if it happens), surrounding myself with plants, TV, etc. THANKS!!!!

[@MyPDDaily]

OMG! I absolutely love it! I have Parkinson’s disease and this is very important for me. I need to get motivation to walk and talk every day. In fact, I started my own KZbin channel, called my PD daily, walk and talk to do the same thing, but not quite as athletic as you lol if you don’t mind, I’d like to put your link in my PD daily walks and talks, so that people with Parkinson’s disease can walk along with you. Thank you so much for everything!

[@GayleThornPH121]

Pray! Pour it all out to God. He is the one who is in control, so I give my worries, fears, frustrations, heartaches, etc, all of it to God and let Him take back the control I was trying to claim. Also reading encouraging passages in the Bible. God's word is amazing medicine for stress and everything else in life.

[@Daymay42]

Gardening and yard work helps me relieve stress.

[@G33kissexy]

This video speaks to me. I have fallen completely off track after you changed my life two years ago due to stress and anxiety, and when I saw that you posted this - I knew it was just for me in a way. thank you Jessica.

[@pamperez419]

Just want to say Thank You Jessica. I hope you know how much you impact us women and our lives. My weight loss/exercise has been on a yo-yo roller coaster over the years. Mainly because I don't put myself and my health first. But I always come back to you. You make it easy to come back to after a break and you make it challenging when you start to get back in shape. Thanks for making a positive healthy impact to our lives.

[@jooleepadoolie]

Walking is a great stress reliever. I'm 61, and can still do 3-5 miles, with hills. I try to walk trails, but also love walking in different residential areas. My dad, who is 93 and healthy, walked daily until last year. Now, he walks 2-3 days/week. He has always encouraged me to keep moving.

[@dr.faisalhabib114]

wow lovely

[@peppersander2457]

Julie Fleiser: That's great Julie :)

[@teresazade7496]

In addition to everyone's great ideas- I recently read that giving your brain a break from being in high gear is healthy. Keeping up a stressed pace 24-6 is not superman. Our brains need downtime. Thank you Jessica!

[@BlessedLifeLoveandFaith]

For me, I love taking the time to pray for a few minutes, especially in moments where I have some nerves. (like work or taking an exam) I also really love applying eyeshadow with my favorite music playlists (I love Dido, Taylor Swift and Rob Thomas) (: Painting my nails outside or smelling roses in the backyard. And of course doing workouts with you. Thank you very much and God bless always!! Love you and Peanut. 💗💗💗

[@amybrunner3495]

I hope you do some more walk n talk videos! During these times I feel we can use this togetherness at home!! Thanks!

[@alexandriachambers]

Love this video! Stress relief is important. I enjoyed walking and talking with you and Peanut (RIP) today. :) My biggest stress relievers are bible reading, prayer, and spending quality time with my husband!

[@geethavijayan1719]

Very nice walking workout................... Loved peanut`s mindvoice.

[@jooleepadoolie]

I just did this, and two more 1-mile videos. My sinuses are a mess today, and couldn't imagine bending or turning. These were perfect. You are so inspirational. I wish that you had been around in 1983 when I started making fitness a priority. I was overweight and unmotivated. I love massage for relaxation. They also help keep me in my job which requires me to be hunched over people's mouths all day. :-) I can't afford to have one weekly, but in-between, I use a wooden roller on my feet and a tennis ball for my back. Thank you for being so down-to-earth and inspiring.

[@deborahlessard1605]

heard about this from an article I read, so decided to give it a try and I started with this one, didn't know if there was a starter one in the series. anyway, I like it, hearing her talk about things makes it easier to do the exercise because I am concentrating on what she is saying instead of if my muscles feel tired. So I will continue to listen to more and if the snow ever goes away I will also go outside to walk. thanks jessica

[@janetrcmcc6428]

Great stress reliever exercise!! I like your workouts!!

[@heatherb2762]

Thank you for everything you put into these videos! I found this channel about 2 years ago. I was 50 lbs overweight and needed a life change. I started a new “lifestyle” and changed the way I eat and started working out 5 to 6 times a week. I lost 50 pounds and have maintained my weight! In addition, I worked hard towards a promotion, my son left for college, and my father was diagnosed with incurable leukemia. I don’t know how I would’ve gotten through the last two years with my sanity in tact if I wasn’t working out. The walk an talk discussions have been so inspiring. To top it off, I had surgery four weeks ago and have not been able to work out and lift. It has been so hard being idle! The walk and talks are perfect for me to get back into moving and my workout regimen now that I have been cleared to do so. I still cannot lift anything for another two months, but I love the options you provide. Thank you so much for what you give to the community on your channel! 💕

[@Jessicasmithtv]

Amazing Heather! Congrats to you on all of your hard work and accomplishments! Exercise truly can be such a wonderful form of therapy (in my opinion :-) and I'm so glad you found it helpful during a very challenging time. So glad to hear we can help you gradually get back to it as you continue to heal and recover. Please keep up the great work you are doing taking care of your body and your health. We'll be here for you anytime you are up for some movement

[@dianconway1236]

Love your walk & talk videos they are very relaxing. Thank you

[@jezreeldabon9660]

Zumba until exhaustion relieves me:)

[@louiseschultz2064]

I just discovered your KZbin channel and Walk and Talk videos. What a great concept!!! Your inspiring talks are especially important right now, I think, since gyms are closed and we have to workout from home. Many like me are trying to stay motivated and remain on our wellness journey. Adding variety to our exercise routines is very helpful. Will you be resuming this series? Thank you!

[@lesaleach8092]

Just finished your walk off stress and tension video and loved it. One way I like to relieve stress is to sit in the hot tub!

[@AnnaVenere]

I thank you so much for your video. I was sick and i had to rest for a long long time and now i have no energy at all, i'm always tired. So I came here to where i started 2 years ago, your walk and talk videos and I'm better, i was able to finish the mile and i know tomorrow i'll have more energy and so on! Thank you, yuo give people hope! PS: my stress program: yoga, my little dog, tea, hot shower!

[@tvc31110831]

Haha your dog is relaxed! So cute!

[@wellerfellers]

I’m a stress cleaner. I love to mop the floors and scrub the stove to let out my stress. I also like to do something for someone else. Service helps me get out of my head and stop focusing on my own problems.

[@Jessicasmithtv]

These are such great stress relievers Kristen! Thanks so much for sharing and for walking and talking with us today :-)

[@kelliesinclair5981]

My favourite way to de stress is to craft, I crochet and knit. Thank you Jessica for all these walking videos! I’m so thankful for them as I have high blood pressure and I’m trying to workout to bring it down but I don’t want to do anything too strenuous

[@kelliesinclair5981]

Can I add that my blood pressure is in the normal range now ❤️

[@yeseniapena2559]

Thank you! This was a great way to get in a mile today. The talking made it pass really quickly. I like to relieve stress by walking, reading, dancing, and sometimes just watching a good funny show like The Office.

[@lauriehaggith6297]

I hope you make more walking videos like these ones! There great for beginners

[@kimphillipsmillican6838]

Hi Jessica. LOVE the Walk and Talk series. I use them with my elliptical. Whenever you change a step, I change direction/resistance/incline. The conversation helps me get through 15 minutes on the elliptical. Thanks and keep up the good work!!!.

[@peggyrossiter6126]

Thanks I needed a good stress reliever! You are the best!

[@juliannepaccione9242]

Love these walk and talks!

[@YaelMaCooLiit]

Peanut = me Kidding. Starting all over again with this one. (Jessica's cardio vids made me lose weight before)

[@carrievirgilio9479]

I listen to your walk and talk series while I walk in nature. This was exactly what I needed to hear today to pull myself out of my funk.

[@robinlindblad8573]

There are a lot of great ways to relieve stress. Depending on what's stressing me out and how much time I have available to me, I choose different activities. Sometimes, I write a list and check it off, and that simple activity calms my stress. I also pray; walk or pet my dog; walk dogs at the animal shelter; cross stitch or embroider; listen to music and sing along. And, of course, work out!

[@littledoreen6481]

I am recovering from a ligament reatachment surgery on my hand. This video is perfect for me to get some exercise . All my friends seem to feel cookies are a great get well gift! I'm starting this tomorrow!

[@alexandrapanico374]

Thank you for this! It's so ideal as a way to get up from your desk for 15 minutes during the work day no matter what. I also love that you're provding accessible workouts that anyone can do, even older people, with health problems, etc.

[@natalieowen9822]

Some stress relievers I enjoy are yoga (anyone can do it! -- I am not the most flexible of people, but yoga has helped me improve that and I feel great afterwards) and I also LOVE music and dancing. I will sometimes just listen to a playlist I have and dance around the living room or even dance while I am doing errands around the house! Makes the time go much faster!

[@Suziwellbeingchannel]

Thankyou. Xxstill in PJs but did the walk in living great xx

[@pthaloblue100]

This gentle walk and talk was so helpful today! Focusing on doing something creative really helps me relieve stress.

[@livefeeder9630]

Thank you Jassica... 😊

[@Lotus-nm4lt]

So needed this walk and talk this morning..... Your awesome Jess.... Thanks for just being you....❤ 🚶

[@eriksampson1788]

My Stress reliever is going for a Bike Ride. And going for a Massage.

[@jarmilashabani4322]

Swimming is my all time favourite. Preferably in the sea - but that's only on holidays. Taking a walk in the nature is also not only a stress reliever for me but also it charges my 'happy' batteries. I live in a busy city and work at school so spending some time away from the noise and hustle, enjoy the company of my children and hubby AND not to engage with electronics works miracles

[@athiernian]

Thank you for these Walk & Talk videos! Sometimes they are just the thing to help me de-stress from work. I don’t always have the time or energy for a full workout but I can fit in one of these before dinner.

[@nancyjones7078]

Tai Chi sometimes helps. It has the movement that keeps me from getting bored, like meditation can. But it doesn’t require the high level of coordination that yoga has.

[@millidw8070]

I love this, thank you.

[@VeggieTart]

I'm a big believer in aromatherapy. Perhaps it's part the breathing and part the scent, but taking a whiff of a lavender or mint helps me. I also have a cat, and watching her antics is another de-stressor.

[@WendywdjnyJ]

thankyou for another great video and encouragement :) really appreciate it

[@gwenritch]

I exercise with you 5x a week, then yoga and meditation following your workout. I relax with my cats when I need to just chill and maybe listen to Chill music...sometime I paint as well.

[@ericastover5948]

I added this walk on to another workout I had done....great to get some extra steps in and also a great topic. To relax I like to have a good workout, listen to a funny podcast or watch a funny tv show. Just laughing helps me alot to not take life so seriously.

[@binishashakya6411]

Jessica, I love ur walk and talk series....keep posting more❤❤❤

[@shree5815]

Hello Jessica (and Peanut)! I love the walk and talk series as well as your other workouts. I would like to suggest one topic for the walk n talk series : Can we have one on "how to not get affected by others emotions" ? Sometimes our near and dear ones are experiencing difficult times, we might get overwhelmed as to how to help them out, in such situations, if we could share how we manage ourselves in order to help them, it will be a nice insight :)

[@mariaivarstur2632]

Helloo Jessica! I love your videos. My stress reliever is: sometimes sport, especially when it is Ice Skatin (but where I live it is very difficult, there is only one ice rink and it is 30 min away from my house)....a good bath, watching a movie or show (takes my mind of the things) but mostly reading and creative activities...painting, writing, sewing...I do hats and hair complements as a hobby and when I have time to sit and do one or part of one I am so concentrating I forget about the rest of the word.

[@mariacasto6009]

Someone suggested personally to me about doing a full body check. I tend to clench my jaw and my shoulders and don't even realize I am doing it. I may not even realize that I am stressed in that moment, and then I am like, "why am I clenching my jaw??" lol. So I will try to start from my head and down to my toes and just relax everything, unclenching what is clenched up, and breathing deeply. Another one is visualizing a peaceful place and using your senses to feel like you are there. For me, there is a waterfall about 20 minutes from my house. I can't always go there, but I can close my eyes, breathe, and 'listen' to the water crashing, 'feel' the warm sun, 'see' the blue water and the giant rocks....etc. Also, someone suggested music which always lifts my mood, and someone else said a 'brain dump' which also is another way I find helpful to destress. Thank you for this walk n talk!! I have had a stressful year and this is a perfect one for me to do over and over (and take notes on everyone's suggestions!!!)

[@mindybush9055]

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[@noraidavalentin922]

Thank you! Restarting my program today after gaining 30#. This is just what I needed as a motivation. Thanks again!

[@elizabethw4519]

So glad to have found you! Your videos are so nice. I can’t stand the music and the hooping snd hollering of most exercise programs. The best way for me to try to relieve stress is playing music. Either my violin, mandolin or alto recorder. Taking a walk in the neighborhood helps too

[@KCorrine]

Thank you Jessica. I agree with everything you said. In addition I love listening to piano music when I am stressed. I also love Chel Hamilton’s meditation minis podcast. Her voice, the visualization and music really work well for me!

[@Jessicasmithtv]

Oh, those are both great stress relievers KCorrine ! I love meditation podcasts too :-) Thanks for sharing and for walking and talking with us today!

[@caseyj869]

I find it hard to sit through long meditations as well, so I try to do 10 minutes at a time a few times throughout the day! Staying present really helps me, even though it's hard sometimes

[@tiffanyblair5760]

Tweaked my back somehow so I've been doing the walk n' talks all week. Nice little change. I add weights for upper body to intensify this a bit and/or I do two of the walk n' talks in day.

[@carolinefoster1489]

To relieve stress I exercise and listen to classical or soft music. After a good workout today, this video actually helped me to relax a bit! Thank you, Jessica!! I always enjoy your W/O vids!! 👍💪🙂

[@dmarr8816]

Omg look at peanut, perfect timing Lol she looks so comfy and stress FREE yay!

[@margaretwhittaker7519]

Journaling about what is stressing me works. That and outdoors walking.

[@dynamicdoll]

Peanut and I are kindred spirits, Lol!!!! I Love It

[@sewhappy4643]

I just found this walk today. It's exactly what I needed. Thank you! 10/22/2020

[@opheliabells]

great chat. I came here because youtube comments left me stressed out. Some other ways i like to relieve my anxiety is hiking like you mentioned and looking for mushrooms, learning plant id. Also reading, baking but only using ingredients that are already here and brushing my dog and bathing her she is a bichon frise so has a lot of hair Lily is a lot like Peanut, always near me and usually sleeping. .. also enjoy yoga but have had to do it less due to vertigo. On edit music music music and crochet or learning new hobbies. anything to keep your hands and mind busy.

[@maureenhayman9287]

to relieve stress I read with a lovely cup of tea, take a warm bath, do yoga, take a nap or exercise then eat either a handful of almonds or black licorice

[@kerisparenga]

It's the tail end of winter here in Ohio and I am so glad that I found your videos again! I used to work out with your videos all the time and then I got sick with thyroidism and lost all my energy and half my thyroid. The stress that I am under is crippling and today is the first time I am finally getting around to an actual workout. I've been sick with a cold and I eased into momentum with your under the weather routine and then did this video. It feels nice to get warmed up! Thank you so so much for being you! I can't tell you how many instructional videos are so poorly done and yours is easy to follow, your voice is so soothing and motivational, and then I look forward to seeing Peanut! Love to you. I can't wait to be joining you again tomorrow.@jessicasmithtv

[@ianwiw]

This was the workout I needed that I had no idea I needed. I love this series. Thank you for making these terrific videos.

[@kims1941]

It's relaxing to pet my cat and hear her purr. The occasional glass of wine helps, too.

[@springwood1331]

Thank you so much for this! It was a real life saver, feeling so much better xxx

[@katieparish8338]

Great video! I feel so refreshed! Another way I like to relieve stress is by walking at the park. Love your vidoes! 👍

[@schro4789]

Any thoughts of doing more of these videos? Love them!

[@PKPedrusMNB]

Thank you so much. Awesome video.

[@melissaguajardo5226]

School is really stressing me out. Will give this a try!

[@punkafoo]

I enjoy crochet and knitting to release stress, but then sometimes it can make me even more stressful if it's a complicated pattern. 😂

[@chloekey8043]

Knitting then Jessica’s exercise videos complement each other

[@ms.b8569]

Thanks for another great workout 🧘🏽‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️😍

[@VickiKech]

My best stress relief comes from exercise. Reading can also be an escapist form of entertainment. I should watch more comedy videos to laugh more.

[@sleigh2755]

Thank you for the great walk! It helped me get moving this evening.

[@ajaj598]

Great stress relieving walk. Thank you. I enjoyed it.

[@courtneyloveslife8796]

Petting my dog is my favorite way to destress!!