My guest, Diane Lang is a therapist, educator, life coach, and the author of Mindfully Happy: Waking Up to Life. We talked about how walking aids us in pursuing happiness and holistic health.

“Happiness depends on oursleves.” -Aristotle

In Episode 19 of the Walking for Health and Fitness Podcast, Diane and I discuss Happiness, what it is, how to get happy and the role mindfulness and walking play in helping you get happy!

Diane says, "by walking outdoors in the fresh air you naturally induce mindfulness. You're in the sun getting Vitamin D which is so important for our bones, and it's great for our immune system. And it's one of the best vitamins to improve your mood. You get nature, fresh air, sunlight, and cardiovascular health. Walking outdoors is a natural anti-depressant and anti-anxiety pills with no side effects."

We also discuss Diane’s book, Mindfully Happy: Waking Up to Life, and many aspects of Positive Psychology:

• What is Happiness?

• What is Self-care? 

• What is Mindfulness?

• Benefits of Mindfulness

• Walking and Mindfulness

• Release Stress and Anxiety by Walking

• Muscle tension relaxation technique at bedtime

• What is going on in the body when you exercise?

• The role of endorphins and mood enhancement

• Methods to Achieve Mindfulness through breathing exercises

• Gratitude!

About Diane Lang: Diane has dedicated her career to helping people turn their lives around. She is on a mission to help them develop a sustainable, positive attitude that can turn them into optimists.

As an expert in therapy, Diane has been featured in the Daily Record, Family Circle Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Seen on NJ 12 TV, Good Day CT, Style CT, CBS TV News, and Fox and Friends.

For more information, please visit her website at DianeLang.org and sign up for her free weekly newsletter to live your best and happiest life.

Walk on,
Frank S. Ring
Author: Walking for Health and Fitness, Fitness Walking and Bodyweight Exercises, Walking Inspiration, and Walking Logbook Journal.