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Transform Your Sleep, Transform Your Life

Somewhere along the way, it became a badge of honour not to sleep enough. A terrible idea. There have always been people claiming they run companies or smash workouts on four hours’ sleep. I’m sure a few genuinely can — but I suspect most are fooling themselves. A couple of years ago, I started paying closer attention to my body, especially with my running. The difference was obvious. With 7

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You’re Not Lazy—You’re Misaligned – Katie Walker – S3 – E4​

Podcast A Founder’s Life: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun​ Podcast A Founder’s Life: Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun​ You’re Not Lazy—You’re Misaligned – Katie Walker – S3 – E4 In this powerful episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Katie Walker—founder, coach, and former high-level executive—to explore what happens when life forces you to slow down. From the loss of her sister to stepping away

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Balancing Work and Travel as a Digital Nomad Dad

After my last blog — written mid-flight, leaving LA for Porto — I settled in for my first proper stretch as a digital nomad. Porto is a lovely city, with good people and an easy rhythm that suits me. It is a step forward: a base for now, but with the freedom to spend time elsewhere too — the US to see my kids, Europe with family, and Latin America

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How I Measure My Life

How I Measure My Life – and Why Balance Isn’t Optional

There are moments I often reflect on in my mind. They aren’t a business win, a milestone sale, or the finish line of a race. It’s quieter than that. It’s the end of a Sunday walk with my daughter or a gym session with my son — just the two of us, talking about life. That’s when life feels especially fulfilled and grounded, and aligned with what matters most.  

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The Next Challenge: Running All 7 World Marathon Majors

I’ve learned to like achievable challenges. The kind that push me just far enough out of my comfort zone that I grow — in health, mindset, and experience. That’s what drew me to my next goal: completing all 7 World Marathon Majors. It started with a simple thought: What’s the next challenge? What Are the World Marathon Majors? The Abbott World Marathon Majors include seven of the most iconic races

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Walking the Camino

Five days. 80+ miles. One friend, two backpacks, a lot of lemon trees, and a whole lot of duct tape. When one of my best friends said she had always dreamed of walking the Camino since visiting Santiago in her twenties, it didn’t take much convincing. She was coming to visit me in Portugal 🇵🇹, and I thought, why not? It would be a fun, meaningful adventure—a few long walks,

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Digital Nomad: My next chapter

The Next Chapter Begins I’m writing this from 30,000 feet ✈️, somewhere between Los Angeles and Zurich, en route to Porto. This moment—this exact moment—is one I’ve been working toward for a couple of years. And yet, now that it’s here, it feels both thrilling and a little nerve-wracking, a strange mix of excitement and uncertainty. My current view: This past weekend was spent with my daughter ❤️, soaking up every moment. Sunday morning, I

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Marathon Journey: PRs, Setbacks, and a Big Goal Ahead

My marathon journey continues to evolve – filled with highs, lows, and lessons along the way. Since my last update, I’ve hit a new half marathon PR, battled a frustrating back injury, and completed the Ventura Marathon with a PR—10 minutes faster than my last full marathon! Now, my sights are set on an even bigger challenge: tackling my first Marathon Major in Berlin this September, with the ultimate goal

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Diets Don’t Work! How I Lost Over 95 Pounds Without Dieting

When I tipped the scale at 245 pounds, I knew I needed to make a change. I’d always been on the bigger side, but for the first time, I started thinking seriously about getting healthy. At that point, I didn’t know what “healthy” even looked like for me. I didn’t have specific goals in mind—I just knew I wanted to feel better and be better. Like many, I initially considered

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Healthy Living: Healthspan VS Lifespan & Longevity

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve become healthier and fitter. At 51, I’m the fittest I’ve ever been – 95 pounds lighter than I was 20 years ago – now down to 155 pounds with 12% body fat. But it’s not just about looks; it’s about how I feel, physically and mentally. Over the years, my understanding of health and fitness has evolved. It wasn’t one big change—it was a series

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