We’ve all heard of the post-meal walk. Maybe you’ve even tried one recently—except now, thanks to social media, it has a slightly less elegant name: the fart walk. As unglamorous as it sounds, the science behind it is solid. Walking after eating can boost digestion, regulate blood sugar, and even lift your mood. And what if we expanded that concept?

What if we treated a quick walk as a digestive aid—and as a mental reset?

In the same way a fart walk helps the body process and release what it doesn’t need, a walk after (or before) a high-stakes meeting or presentation can help clear the cognitive clutter—stress, adrenaline, looping thoughts—so you can return with more clarity, focus, and presence.

Let’s call it a “fart walk for your brain.” 

Why Your Brain Needs a Digestive System, Too

Note “Scientifickness” incoming: When you walk, your body engages in a series of micro-movements that regulate everything from blood flow to mood. And there’s more going on under the surface. Mild...