<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Let's go for a Walk]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Let's go for a Walk is coaching in motion- honest conversations that challenge you, encourage you, and help you see what's possible. We'll talk about leadership, relationships, growth, and what it really means to show up for the people in front of you. You don't need all the answers. You need to be willing to take the next step-and sometimes, the best way forward is to walk with someone.</p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 09:18:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/sRoIsq61.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Toi Epperson]]></author><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:07:31 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Toi Epperson]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Christianity]]></category><itunes:author>Toi Epperson</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Let&apos;s go for a Walk is coaching in motion- honest conversations that challenge you, encourage you, and help you see what&apos;s possible. We&apos;ll talk about leadership, relationships, growth, and what it really means to show up for the people in front of you. You don&apos;t need all the answers. You need to be willing to take the next step-and sometimes, the best way forward is to walk with someone.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Toi Epperson</itunes:name><itunes:email>toiepperson@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"/><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1e1cadc9-e0b0-4561-ad70-724a89f3cf6c/logos/63a2732a-8c39-4cee-8781-6a25988bd960.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Eyes Off Me]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>How much time have you lost by making your body your primary focus? Between mirror-checking, outfit changes, and body comparison, we spend so much energy on our appearance that it often pulls our attention away from the people who actually need us.</p><p>In this episode of <i><em>Let’s Go for a Walk</em></i>, Toi unpacks the heavy toll of body-image preoccupation. Through a deeply personal story from her son’s NICU stay, Toi reveals a hard truth: when people look at you, they aren't seeing the flaws you see. They are looking for your care, your support, and your presence.</p><p>Aesthetic goals aren't inherently bad, but when they cost us our relationships and our ability to love others well, they simply aren't worth it.</p><p>How long have you thought about yourself more than you've thought about others? Identify one step you can take today to get off the body-image Ferris wheel, and ask the people closest to you what you <i><em>truly</em></i> bring to the table.</p><p>Because as Toi says: Our lives are more than just being cute in a casket. Let's live.</p><p><i><em>Hit play, share this with someone who needs the reminder that they are more than their appearance, and let’s go for a walk.</em></i></p><p>Platform</p><p>Apple Podcasts</p><p>Spotify</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">dfd2884a-df24-41f1-a51a-c0c7c7e1b10e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Toi Epperson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c345a2eb8fe6701ce171dd4503198a782d2cdbfac79adc4f983c8071e4cedb81/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkZmQyODg0YS1kZjI0LTQxZjEtYTUxYS1jMGM3YzdlMWIxMGUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxZTFjYWRjOS1lMGIwLTQ1NjEtYWQ3MC03MjRhODlmM2NmNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTMyZmRhNmI5OTlmN2JkYzBkYjdlNmEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFlZTkwOGVhNjRlMmQ1NmIyNzZmYzk5L3RvaS1lcHBlcnNvbnMtc3R1ZGlvLTIwMjYtMTEtN19fMi00NC0zMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="20480253" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1e1cadc9-e0b0-4561-ad70-724a89f3cf6c/episodes/dfd2884a-df24-41f1-a51a-c0c7c7e1b10e/transcripts/384be830-1356-47b9-bd8c-000835b50eb8.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;How much time have you lost by making your body your primary focus? Between mirror-checking, outfit changes, and body comparison, we spend so much energy on our appearance that it often pulls our attention away from the people who actually need us.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;&lt;em&gt;Let’s Go for a Walk&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/i&gt;, Toi unpacks the heavy toll of body-image preoccupation. Through a deeply personal story from her son’s NICU stay, Toi reveals a hard truth: when people look at you, they aren&apos;t seeing the flaws you see. They are looking for your care, your support, and your presence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aesthetic goals aren&apos;t inherently bad, but when they cost us our relationships and our ability to love others well, they simply aren&apos;t worth it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How long have you thought about yourself more than you&apos;ve thought about others? Identify one step you can take today to get off the body-image Ferris wheel, and ask the people closest to you what you &lt;i&gt;&lt;em&gt;truly&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/i&gt; bring to the table.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because as Toi says: Our lives are more than just being cute in a casket. Let&apos;s live.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;em&gt;Hit play, share this with someone who needs the reminder that they are more than their appearance, and let’s go for a walk.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Platform&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:14:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1e1cadc9-e0b0-4561-ad70-724a89f3cf6c/logos/63a2732a-8c39-4cee-8781-6a25988bd960.png"/><itunes:title>Eyes Off Me</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Value over Validation]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If recognition is how you measure impact, you’ll only show up when you feel validated. But when applause becomes your proof of worth, you'll stop moving the moment the room goes quiet.</p><p>In this episode of <i><em>Let’s Go for a Walk</em></i>, Toi breaks down the validation trap—the subtle danger of needing to be celebrated before believing what you do matters.</p><p><b><strong>In this walk, we unpack:</strong></b></p><ul><li>Why visible results don't equal valuable work</li><li>The difference between wanting encouragement and needing validation</li><li>Why being unnoticed never means you are unneeded</li><li>How to anchor your actions in your values rather than other people’s reactions</li></ul><p><b><strong>Reflection:</strong></b></p><p>Are you showing up because the assignment matters, or because you're waiting for someone to notice? You don’t need a round of applause to be significant. Show up anyway.</p><p><i><em>Hit play, share this with someone who needs the reminder, and let’s keep walking.</em></i></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">26e19578-0cb6-4272-8028-447fd4e7204b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Toi Epperson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:08:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0f04194c2ca87b3414c2c60a4caa2d4b182245b5e29e74ea9f921d8cbb783c4a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyNmUxOTU3OC0wY2I2LTQyNzItODAyOC00NDdmZDRlNzIwNGIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxZTFjYWRjOS1lMGIwLTQ1NjEtYWQ3MC03MjRhODlmM2NmNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTMyZmRhNmI5OTlmN2JkYzBkYjdlNmEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFlOTA5NjI4NjBlZGJiNzg5ZWRhYTYzL3RvaS1lcHBlcnNvbnMtc3R1ZGlvLTIwMjYtMTEtMl9fMjItNi0yNi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="24907904" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1e1cadc9-e0b0-4561-ad70-724a89f3cf6c/episodes/26e19578-0cb6-4272-8028-447fd4e7204b/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;If recognition is how you measure impact, you’ll only show up when you feel validated. But when applause becomes your proof of worth, you&apos;ll stop moving the moment the room goes quiet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;&lt;em&gt;Let’s Go for a Walk&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/i&gt;, Toi breaks down the validation trap—the subtle danger of needing to be celebrated before believing what you do matters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this walk, we unpack:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why visible results don&apos;t equal valuable work&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difference between wanting encouragement and needing validation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why being unnoticed never means you are unneeded&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to anchor your actions in your values rather than other people’s reactions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reflection:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are you showing up because the assignment matters, or because you&apos;re waiting for someone to notice? You don’t need a round of applause to be significant. Show up anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;em&gt;Hit play, share this with someone who needs the reminder, and let’s keep walking.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:12:58</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1e1cadc9-e0b0-4561-ad70-724a89f3cf6c/logos/63a2732a-8c39-4cee-8781-6a25988bd960.png"/><itunes:title>Value over Validation</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Misses Out?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>We often measure our impact only by what we can see, but what feels ordinary to you might be the exact support someone else needs. In this debut episode of <i><em>Let’s Go for a Walk</em></i>, Toi Epperson breaks down why showing up isn't about being needed—it's about being available.</p><p>Key Takeaways:</p><ul><li>Why we underestimate the silent power of our presence</li><li>The trap of measuring your worth by immediate recognition</li><li>The reflection: Where have you been holding back because you couldn't see the impact?</li></ul><p>You won't always know what your presence produces. Show up anyway.</p><p>Hit play, share this with someone who needs the reminder, and let's go for a walk.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8a3c491a-85d4-4cb0-a699-9ac702e25be3</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Toi Epperson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/cf0781bc12d9e08be59bde7faa5e0f9763f8b716ba6e73976230954e1eb479ac/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4YTNjNDkxYS04NWQ0LTRjYjAtYTY5OS05YWM3MDJlMjViZTMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxZTFjYWRjOS1lMGIwLTQ1NjEtYWQ3MC03MjRhODlmM2NmNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTMyZmRhNmI5OTlmN2JkYzBkYjdlNmEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFlNGZhYTMwY2U5YWJiOThmODUzNzg4L3RvaS1lcHBlcnNvbnMtc3R1ZGlvLTIwMjYtMTAtMzBfXzIwLTE0LTI4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="19344240" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1e1cadc9-e0b0-4561-ad70-724a89f3cf6c/episodes/8a3c491a-85d4-4cb0-a699-9ac702e25be3/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;We often measure our impact only by what we can see, but what feels ordinary to you might be the exact support someone else needs. In this debut episode of &lt;i&gt;&lt;em&gt;Let’s Go for a Walk&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/i&gt;, Toi Epperson breaks down why showing up isn&apos;t about being needed—it&apos;s about being available.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Key Takeaways:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why we underestimate the silent power of our presence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The trap of measuring your worth by immediate recognition&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The reflection: Where have you been holding back because you couldn&apos;t see the impact?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;You won&apos;t always know what your presence produces. Show up anyway.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hit play, share this with someone who needs the reminder, and let&apos;s go for a walk.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:13:26</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1e1cadc9-e0b0-4561-ad70-724a89f3cf6c/logos/63a2732a-8c39-4cee-8781-6a25988bd960.png"/><itunes:title>Who Misses Out?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b><strong>Welcome to Let’s Go for a Wa</strong></b>lk</p><p> Let's Go for a Walk with Toi Epperson-coaching in motion.  </p><p>Whether you’re overthinking your next step, feeling stuck, or just need a fresh perspective to see what you can’t quite see on your own, you are in the right place. Together, we’re going to untangle thoughts, challenge excuses, celebrate real growth, and take action toward becoming the person you were created to be.  </p><p>Grab some water, lace up your shoes, and let’s go for a walk.  </p><p><b><strong>Hit Follow / Subscribe</strong></b> so you never miss an episode when we launch!</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c5509ff2-fd33-4649-8212-1914c56fe1e6</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Toi Epperson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6584316810b9cba70e20fa94a871edf7c88bbabb7f2ee297670ed6e5a70c834a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjNTUwOWZmMi1mZDMzLTQ2NDktODIxMi0xOTE0YzU2ZmUxZTYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxZTFjYWRjOS1lMGIwLTQ1NjEtYWQ3MC03MjRhODlmM2NmNmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTMyZmRhNmI5OTlmN2JkYzBkYjdlNmEiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmFlMjMwOTA2Yjc4ZDhlZDIxNjFhZTYyL3RvaS1lcHBlcnNvbnMtc3R1ZGlvLTIwMjYtMTAtMjhfXzE3LTI3LTUwLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="1548582" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1e1cadc9-e0b0-4561-ad70-724a89f3cf6c/episodes/c5509ff2-fd33-4649-8212-1914c56fe1e6/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Welcome to Let’s Go for a Wa&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;lk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Let&apos;s Go for a Walk with Toi Epperson-coaching in motion.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re overthinking your next step, feeling stuck, or just need a fresh perspective to see what you can’t quite see on your own, you are in the right place. Together, we’re going to untangle thoughts, challenge excuses, celebrate real growth, and take action toward becoming the person you were created to be.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Grab some water, lace up your shoes, and let’s go for a walk.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hit Follow / Subscribe&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; so you never miss an episode when we launch!&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:01:04</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1e1cadc9-e0b0-4561-ad70-724a89f3cf6c/logos/63a2732a-8c39-4cee-8781-6a25988bd960.png"/><itunes:title>Welcome</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>