How a Walk Changed His Relationship With His Son

Rusty Gardner realized he wasn't listening to his son during their phone calls. So he stopped what he was doing and went for a walk. That new habit changed their conversations. Then it changed his mornings, and eventually it turned into something he couldn't ignore. Rusty spends a lot of time reflecting on identity and the different "passages" we move through as we get older. Today, we explore what happens when you start paying attention to what actually feels different. We discuss: How Rusty built a completely new career without a clear plan The moment he realized he wasn't fully present with his son How walking became a daily practice for connection and clarity What he's learned about identity through life's different decades His experience facing aging, mortality, and a major life "passage" Why following your energy can reveal what actually matters Resources: Just Walking: TikTok: Instagram: Email: rusty@justwalking.com

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How a Walk Changed His Relationship With His Son is an episode from Chapter X with Michael Kay by Michael F Kay.

This episode is 40:33 long.

This episode was published on Apr 29, 2026.

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