What is a Walk and Talk?

About this episode

Verla Fortier discusses the Walk and Talk movement with Alison Palmer, highlighting its impact on community and social connections through walking groups.

Verla Fortier introduces her podcast "The Outside Mindset Show" and discusses her experiences with nature and community walking initiatives in London, England. The conversation features Alison Palmer, who shares details about the Walk and Talk movement she and her colleague started in Wimbledon Park, which has since expanded to multiple locations and attracted thousands of participants. They discuss the benefits of walking groups for social connection and community building...

People in this episode

Host: Verla Fortier

Guest: Alison Palmer

Topics covered

• nature
• community walking
• social connection
• community building

Keywords

• Walk and Talk
• Wimbledon Park
• walking initiatives
• London

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: a Walk and Talk?, The Outside Mindset Show"

Places: London, England

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