The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast
The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast serves as the megaphone for the global 1000 Hours Outside movement, which encourages hands-on living in a tech-saturated world. Hosted by founder Ginny Yurich, each episode explores the countercultural idea that children and adults thrive when they choose real-world experiences over virtual ones. The show features conversations with leading voices in parenting, nature, education, mental health, neuroscience, faith, and free play, offering research-backed insights and practical encouragement. It invites listeners to slow down, step outside, and join a movement committed to reclaiming childhood, reconnecting families, and restoring mental health.
Episodes
1KHO 944: The Intentional Infecting of Ticks | Kris Newby, Bitten
The history of ticks in the United States is far stranger and more disturbing than many of us realize. Award-winning science writer Kris Newby, author of Bitten The Secret History of Lyme Disease and Biological Weapons and senior producer of the Oscar-shortlisted documentary Under Our Skin, joins Ginny Yurich to uncover the documented Cold War programs that experimented with weaponizing ticks, fle
1KHO 943: Your Child Doesn't Need to Be More Outgoing | Susan Cain, Quiet
Bestselling author Susan Cain joins Ginny Yurich for a fascinating conversation about the hidden strengths of introverts, the pressures of an extroverted culture, and the profound beauty of life's impermanence.
Drawing from her groundbreaking bestsellerQuiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, Susan explores why society prizes charisma and outgoing personalities while oft
1KHO 942: You Are Already Worthy | Tabitha Paige, I Loved You From the Start
Here is a message worth here hearing over and over again: you were already worthy before you accomplished a single thing. Artist, author, speech therapist, and homeschooling mom Tabitha Paige returns to the 1000 Hours Outside Podcast for a conversation that goes much deeper than her children's books. Tabitha shares how her son Declan, who was born with a rare genetic syndrome and significant disab
1KHO 941: When Your Goals Start Crushing You | Jordan Raynor, Redeeming Your Goals
Jordan Raynor is back on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with Ginny Yurich for a conversation about how to pursue big things without letting achievement become the measure of your worth. In his new book, Redeeming Your Goals, Jordan shares seven biblical principles and dozens of practical ways to chase meaningful goals with more courage, margin, perseverance, and dependence on God. This episode is
1KHO 940: The God Who Named Every Star Knows Your Story | Lisa Harper, Theology For the Rest Of Us
What if theology isn’t just for scholars and pastors, but something that can transform the way we live, parent, and connect with God?
Beloved author and Bible teacher Lisa Harper returns to the podcast to discuss her new book, Theology For the Rest of Us, which makes 50 theological concepts accessible, engaging, and deeply relevant to everyday life.
In this warm, humorous, and thought-provoking
1KHO 939: What If You Bet On Yourself? | Seph Schlueter, Counting My Blessings
What happens when we give kids more time to play, explore, and discover their passions?
Christian singer-songwriter Seph Schlueter, whose hit song Counting My Blessings has touched millions, joins Ginny for an inspiring conversation about childhood, creativity, faith, and finding gratitude in everyday moments.
Seph shares how growing up homeschooled in a family of six gave him the freedom to sp
1KHO 938: The Hurt Isn't The End Of Your Story | Stasi Eldredge, The Ladder of Love
What does it mean to truly know that you are loved?
New York Times bestselling author Stasi Eldredge joins Ginny Yurich to discuss her new book, The Ladder of Love: A Pathway to Emotional Healing and Spiritual Intimacy with Jesus. Drawing from her own story of childhood wounds, struggles with shame, depression, and healing, Stasi shares how our understanding of love can be restored—and how a deep
1KHO 937: The Most Powerful Thing You Can Do For Your Brain | Dr. John Ratey, Spark
Dr. John Ratey joins the show to discuss why exercise may be the single most powerful thing you can do for your brain. Dr. Ratey is a Harvard psychiatrist and bestselling author of the book Spark. In this episode John and Ginny explore all the incredible things happens in the brain when we move. They talk about exercise and ADHD, anxiety, depression, addiction, learning, resilience, cognitive decl
1KHO 936: Parenting Without the Power Struggles | Dr. Charles Fay, Love and Logic
Love and Logic changed the trajectory of my family, and getting to sit down with Dr. Charles Fay for this conversation was an emotional, full-circle for me. I discovered the Love and Logic principles when I was just starting out in teaching. The principles allowed me to practice an entirely different way to interact with kids that eventually translated into my parenting. I was able to learn how to
1KHO 935: The Altar of Almost | Ebie Hepworth, Midnight Hallelujah
Hope can feel almost dangerous when you’ve been disappointed enough times. Ebie Hepworth, author of Midnight Hallelujah: Why Hope Is Still Worth the Risk, joins Ginny Yurich for an honest conversation about grief and unanswered prayers. Ebie talks about her journey with infertility and adoption, and how she is currently walking alongside her son through Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She discusses w
1KHO 934: Let Them Figure It Out | Magalie Del Angel, TimberNook
Sometimes the best thing we can do for our kids is not rush in to help. Magalie Del Angel joins Ginny Yurich to share what she’s seeing firsthand at TimberNook Kauai, where kids climb trees, get covered in mud, work through disagreements, make friends, take risks, and discover just how capable they really are. Magalie shares the unforgettable story of a little girl who kept calling for help from a
1KHO 933: We Do Not Want to Hand a Scorched Earth to Our Children | Dr. Stephanie Seneff, Toxic Legacy
What is glyphosate—and how might one of the world’s most widely used herbicides be affecting our health and the environment?
Ginny sits down with MIT senior research scientist Dr. Stephanie Seneff, author of Toxic Legacy: How the Weedkiller Glyphosate Is Destroying Our Health and the Environment, for a wide-ranging conversation about her research into glyphosate and its potential effects. Dr. Sen
1KHO 932: Stopping the Worst Childhood Epidemic in History | Dr. Robert Melillo, Disconnected Kids
Kids are struggling in numbers we’ve never seen before, and Dr. Robert Melillo believes we’re missing a crucial piece of the story. In one of the most fascinating conversations I’ve had, we talk about what’s happening inside the developing brain, why movement and sensory experiences matter so much, the surprising importance of primitive reflexes, what crawling and other early milestones have to do
1KHO 931: There Is More Than One Path To a Good Life | Ana Homayoun, Getting In Is Not Enough
Somewhere along the way, getting into the “right” college became proof that childhood had gone well. Ana Homayoun, author of Getting In Is Not Enough, joins Ginny Yurich to challenge that faulty finish line and look at what actually prepares kids for a good life. They talk about adaptability, focus, friendship, executive functioning, perfectionism, energy, free time, and why kids need room to buil
1KHO 930: The Friend Who Doesn't Care About You | Dr. Sherry Turkle, Artificial Intimacy
MIT professor and bestselling author Sherry Turkle has spent more than four decades studying our relationship with technology. Now she says we’ve entered a fundamentally new era: one where artificial intelligence isn’t just helping us think—it’s asking us to form relationships with it. In this conversation, Sherry joins Ginny to discuss her new book, Artificial Intimacy, and why AI companions, cha
1KHO 929: Thrive In The Everyday | Ruth Chou Simons, This Moment Matters
In this uplifting conversation, Ginny Yurich sits down with bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons to explore the ideas behind her new book, This Moment Matters: 100 Ways to Cultivate a Grace-Laced Life. Drawing from nearly two decades of motherhood, creativity, faith, and family life, Ruth shares practical ways to embrace limitations, simplify everyday routines, cultivate delight, create
1KHO 928: I’m Going Home | Ryan Watson, Turks and Chaos
Four forgotten hunting rounds turned a five-day vacation into a 70-day fight to get home. Ryan Watson traveled to Turks and Caicos with his wife and friends expecting a few restful days away.They had those but as they were headed home Ryan and his wife found themselves facing a possible 12-year prison sentence after ammunition Ryan didn’t know was buried in the lining of his luggage was discovered
1KHO 927: The Nation’s Silent Mass Disaster | Jon Billman, The Cold Vanish
No one actually knows how many people are missing in America’s wilderness. In this gripping conversation, Ginny Yurich sits down with professor, journalist and The Cold Vanish author Jon Billman to explore what he calls the nation’s “silent mass disaster.” The silent mass disaster is about the people who vanish in national parks, forests, mountains, and other wild places. They talk about those who
1KHO 926: Popularity Never Really Ends | Dr. Mitch Prinstein, Popular
Popularity matters across our entire lifespan but it’s only a certain kind of popularity matters. Today, you get to learn what kind of popularity that is! Dr. Mitch Prinstein has spent decades studying what makes people liked, accepted, influential and connected, and his research also includes why popularity matters. Ginny talks with Mitch about the crucial difference between status and likability
1KHO 925: Your Energy Is Contagious | Jon Gordon, The Energy Bus
Let's talk about the energy you bring into a room! It changes more than you think and Jon Gordon is here to let us know that we can actually learn to change it. The bestselling author of The Energy Bus (and 31 other books!) has arrived to talk about optimism, dealing with adversity, and just how far out your energy permeates. Jon shares his own remarkable shift from a negative, stressed-out young
1KHO 924: What High Achieving Families Have in Common | Susan Dominus, The Family Dynamic
Some families produce not just one high-achieving child, but several and Susan Dominus spent years trying to understand why. In this episode, Susan joins Ginny Yurich for a deep dive on the families she studied for The Family Dynamic. They explore topics like the surprising influence siblings have on lifelong success, why letting kids struggle can actually help them thrive, the role of screens and
1KHO 923: The Stories That Are Shaping Our Kids | Michael Keller, The Stories We Live By
Our kids are being handed powerful ideas about who they are, what will make them happy, and what it means to be free and most of those ideas arrive without anyone announcing themselves as a lesson. Michael Keller joins Ginny Yurich to unpack the cultural stories hiding inside everything from Disney movies and social media to the phrases “follow your heart” and “you do you,” and why some of our mos
1KHO 922: Control Is Costing You Your Peace | Lysa Terkeurst, Making Peace with What I Can’t Control
What happens when our desire to be responsible slowly turns into a need to control?
Ginny welcomes bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst back to the podcast to discuss her new book, Making Peace with What I Can’t Control. Drawing from years of heartbreak, uncertainty, loss, and healing, Lysa explores why highly responsible and caring people can become especially vulnerable to overthinking, fear, and
1KHO 921: You Don't Need The Right Last Name To Start A Legacy | Cole Brauer, First Light
What does it take to become the first American woman to race a sailboat solo and nonstop around the world?
In this unforgettable conversation, Ginny sits down with record-breaking sailor Cole Brauer, author of First Light, to explore the grit, failure, wonder, and self-reliance behind her extraordinary 27,000-mile journey.
Cole shares how she broke into an elite sport without money, connections,
1KHO 920: You Don't Have To Prove Yourself Anymore | Emily Harrington, Girl Climber
What happens when reaching the top isn’t really the point?
In this episode, Ginny sits down with legendary climber Emily Harrington, star of the Netflix documentary Girl Climber, to explore the years-long journey that made her the first woman to free-climb Yosemite’s Golden Gate route on El Capitan in under 24 hours.
Emily takes listeners inside the extraordinary physical and mental demands of c
1KHO 919: What If Smartphones Aren't Causing The Youth Mental Health Crisis? | Dr. Peter Gray, Restoring Childhood
What if the biggest threat to childhood isn’t screens—but the loss of freedom, play, and independence?
Ginny welcomes back psychologist and Free to Learn author Dr. Peter Gray for a fascinating conversation about his new book, Restoring Childhood: How to Set Kids Free in the Age of Anxiety. Gray traces the dramatic transformation of childhood since the 1950s, as television, increased schooling, h
1KHO 918: You Don't Have To Earn Your Worth | Dr. Marisa Franco, Worth
What if the things we chase to feel worthy—success, achievement, appearance, approval—can’t actually give us the worth we’re looking for?
Ginny sits down with psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco to explore the ideas behind her new book, Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment. Dr. Franco explains why true self-worth isn’t something we earn and
1KHO 917: Every Yes Is A No To Something Else | Christine Caine, Whom Shall I Fear?
Fear has a way of creeping into everything—from parenting and health to our future, relationships, and the pressure to keep up. But what if the answer isn’t trying harder to eliminate fear, but learning to trust God more deeply?
Ginny welcomes back bestselling author and speaker Christine Caine to discuss her new devotional, Whom Shall I Fear? 100 Devotions for Overcoming Fear and Living the Abun
1KHO 916: There is Life After Grief and Loss | Barry Hoffner, Belonging to the World
Ginny Yurich sits down with Barry Hoffner, author of Belonging to the World: A Journey from Grief to Connection in Every Country on Earth, to explore how profound loss led him on an extraordinary journey across 192 of the world’s 193 countries. After the sudden death of his wife, Jackie, Barry stepped away from his old life and eventually discovered that travel, movement, and connection could help
1KHO 915: Stop Sanitizing Childhood | Dr. Jack Gilbert, Dirt is Good
What if getting dirty is actually good for your kids?
Ginny Yurich sits down with microbiome scientist Dr. Jack Gilbert, co-author of Dirt Is Good, to explore how exposure to the natural world helps shape a child’s developing immune system. Dr. Gilbert explains why dirt, animals, farms, siblings, pets, and everyday microbes aren’t necessarily things parents should fear—and why our increasingly sa
1KHO 914: The More We Pursue Happiness, The More We Suffer | Dr. Russ Harris, The Happiness Trap
Ginny Yurich sits down with Dr. Russ Harris, physician, therapist, and bestselling author of The Happiness Trap, for a powerful conversation about why our pursuit of happiness can actually make us miserable—and what to do instead.
Drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Russ explains why a meaningful life isn’t one without anxiety, sadness, frustration, or fear. Instead of constantly
1KHO 913: Why Younger Generations Are Aging Faster | Dr. Will Cole, Heal Your Cells
Ginny Yurich welcomes Dr. Will Cole back to the podcast for a fascinating conversation about why our bodies may be aging faster than ever—and what we can do about it. Drawing from his new book, Heal Your Cells: Reversing the Irreversible, co-written with Dr. Josh Axe, Will explores the emerging science of cellular health and the surprising ways our everyday lives influence how well our bodies func
1KHO 912: Your Child Isn't Behind | Dr. Tamara Rosier, Your Brain's Not Broken
Ginny Yurich sits down with Dr. Tamara Rosier, founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan and author of Your Brain’s Not Broken and the new Your Brain’s Not Broken for Teens and Young Adults, for a practical and encouraging conversation about navigating life with ADHD.
Tamara explains why ADHD is about far more than attention or hyperactivity, exploring its often-overlooked effects on emotions,
1KHO 911: What Is Technology Costing Your Family? | Ben Peterson, When Intelligence Isn't Human
Ginny Yurich sits down with Ben Peterson, author of When Intelligence Isn’t Human: Navigating Your Faith in the Age of AI, for a timely conversation about what families need to understand as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly woven into everyday life.
Ben argues that the greatest concern isn’t simply what AI can do, but the role we allow it to play. As chatbots become more relational an
1KHO 910: What If We’ve Been Preparing Kids for the Wrong Future? | Sam Sorbo, Parent's Guide to Homeschool
International fashion model, actress, author, and educational freedom advocate Sam Sorbo joins Ginny for a wide-ranging conversation about homeschooling, parenting, and what it really means to prepare a child for adulthood. Sam shares how a family trip to Hawaii first caused her to question traditional schooling and ultimately led her family into home education.
Together, Sam and Ginny explore wh
1KHO 909: The Hidden Side of a Good Night’s Sleep | Tim Masters, My Green Mattress
What if one of the biggest ways to create a healthier home is hiding right underneath you while you sleep? In this episode, Ginny sits down with Tim Masters, founder of My Green Mattress and a mattress maker since his teenage years, to unpack what’s actually inside the place where we spend nearly a third of our lives.
Tim shares the remarkable story of how his daughter’s eczema and allergies led
1KHO 908: I’ve Never Finished a Project I Didn’t Start | Jesper Conrad, Neufeld Institute
Ginny Yurich sits down with Danish dad, author, entrepreneur, and longtime unschooling parent Jesper Conrad for a wide-ranging conversation about fatherhood, family, creativity, and building a life around what matters most. Jesper shares how his wife’s battle with leukemia changed the trajectory of their family, eventually leading them to embrace full-time travel, homeschooling, and a more intenti
1KHO 907: Play Is An Emotional Release Valve | Tamara Neufeld Strijak, Reclaiming Our Students
Ginny Yurich sits down with Tamara Neufeld Strijack, co-author of Reclaiming Our Students, for a powerful conversation about what children need to thrive in a world increasingly dominated by screens, schedules, and peer influence. Tamara explains why children are meant to orient around caring adults—and how strong relationships with parents, teachers, and mentors create the safety children need to
1KHO 906: Your Brain Is Begging You to Go Outside | Dr. Eva Selhub, Your Brain On Nature
Ginny Yurich sits down with physician, resilience expert, and Your Brain on Nature author Dr. Eva Selhub to explore the remarkable ways nature influences our brains, bodies, relationships, and overall well-being. Drawing from decades of research, Dr. Selhub explains why our increasing separation from the natural world—combined with constant screens, information overload, and chronic stress—may be
1KHO 905: Play is the Essence of Parenting | Dr. Kim Van Dusen, Parenting Through Play
What if one of the most effective parenting tools isn’t another consequence or reward, but play?
Ginny is joined by Dr. Kim Van Dusen, licensed marriage and family therapist, registered play therapist, and author of Parenting Through Play, to explore how play can transform challenging behavior, strengthen connection, and bring more peace into family life. Dr. Kim explains why play is a child’s na
1KHO 904: Get Into Spaces Where You're Not In Control Anymore | Ian Morgan Cron, Chasing Francis
What happens when the faith that once sustained you no longer feels big enough for the questions you’re carrying?
Ginny sits down with bestselling author Ian Morgan Cron to explore the newly re-released Chasing Francis: A Pilgrim’s Tale, a novel about a burned-out pastor whose crisis of faith sends him on an unexpected pilgrimage through Italy and into the life and teachings of St. Francis of Ass
1KHO 903: Kids In The Kitchen | Jack and Emmy Zhang, Weeknight Winners : Family Dinners
What if one of the best tools for raising capable, confident kids is already sitting in your kitchen?
In this episode, Ginny talks with Jack and Emmy Zhang, founders of Cooking for Levi and authors of Weeknight Winners: Family Dinners, about how cooking alongside their five-year-old son, Levi, has become about so much more than food. What started with Jack sharing his love of cooking has grown in
1KHO 902: Babies Are Not on iPhone Time | Beth Barbeau, Indigo Forest
Ginny welcomes midwife and longtime friend Beth Barbeau of Indigo Forest back for her tenth appearance to continue their conversation about birth, motherhood, and the often-overlooked postpartum season. Ginny shares the story of her third and final home birth and reflects on the different lessons each birth taught her—from realizing her body wasn’t broken, to seeing how small changes can dramatica
1KHO 901: A Bottle of Magic | Justin Gardner, Active Skin Repair
Ginny Yurich sits down with Active Skin Repair founder Justin Gardner to talk about the surprisingly simple product that has become a go-to in the Yurich household for the inevitable cuts, scrapes, bug bites, burns, and skin irritations that come with an active childhood. Justin explains the science behind hypochlorous acid—a molecule naturally produced by the body’s immune system—and how he helpe
1KHO 900: Why Not Try? | Jean Stoffer and Grace Start, We Are Home When We're Together
Ginny Yurich sits down with acclaimed designer Jean Stoffer and her daughter Grace Start for a conversation that reaches far beyond beautiful homes. Jean shares the remarkable, decades-long journey from earning $3.85 an hour at an interior design firm to building Jean Stoffer Design and Stoffer Home alongside her family—a story filled with unexpected turns, new skills, big risks, and a willingness
1KHO 899: You’re Entitled to be a Happy, Healthy Mom | Dr. Rick Hanson, A Happy Healthy Mom
Ginny Yurich sits down with psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Rick Hanson to talk about a truth mothers desperately need to hear: you deserve to be happy and healthy, too. Drawing from his new book A Happy Healthy Mom, co-written with his wife, Jan Hanson, Rick explains why motherhood can be profoundly depleting, and why caring for mothers is one of the most important ways we can care for ch
1KHO 898: Putting Mouth Tape On Your House | Myquillyn Smith, House Hushing
What if the secret to a calmer home isn’t organizing more—but taking more away?
Ginny sits down with New York Times bestselling author Myquillyn Smith to talk about her new book, House Hushing, and a refreshingly different approach to decluttering. Myquillyn introduces “backwards decluttering”: temporarily removing the visual noise from a room before deciding what deserves to come back. The goal
1KHO 897: All of Us Love Stories | Butch Hartman, Butch Hartman Studios
What happens when a kid who simply loves to draw grows up to create some of the most recognizable cartoons of a generation? Ginny sits down with legendary animator Butch Hartman, creator of The Fairly OddParents and Danny Phantom, to talk about creativity, storytelling, faith, and why developing real skills still matters—even in the age of AI. Butch shares how his father encouraged his artistic gi
1KHO 896: School And Regular Life Should Be A Lot More Like Summer Camp | Dr. David Yeager,
What if the key to motivating young people isn’t lowering expectations—but changing the way we lead them? In this episode, Ginny sits down with Dr. David Yeager, author of 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People, to explore what’s really happening during the surprisingly long developmental window from puberty through the mid-20s.
Dr. Yeager explains why young people are especially sensit
1KHO 895: One Afternoon In Nature Will Hold Adventures You'll Never Forget | Peter Schriemer, Beyond Your Doorstep
What if some of the most incredible nature experiences aren’t across the world, but right outside your door? In this episode, Ginny talks with wildlife filmmaker and “America’s Nature Guy” Peter Schriemer about helping families rediscover the extraordinary wildlife, landscapes, and adventures hiding in ordinary places. Peter shares how a childhood filled with homeschooling, curiosity, and freedom
1KHO 894: The Sun is the Great Healer of Healers | Linda Geddes, Chasing the Sun
What if one of the simplest ways to sleep better, feel more alert, and support our health is something humans have been doing forever—following the sun? Ginny sits down with British science journalist Linda Geddes, author of Chasing the Sun, to explore how profoundly light shapes our bodies, from circadian rhythms and melatonin to mood, energy, and sleep.
Linda shares what happened when she incre
1KHO 893: I Was Never Behind | Cassidy Gard, Cosmic Goodness
What if the hardest parts of your childhood didn’t have to define the rest of your life? Ginny sits down with Emmy Award-winning producer, author, and entrepreneur Cassidy Gard to talk about her memoir, Cosmic Goodness: Surrendering the Shadows to Live in the Light. Cassidy shares how growing up amid addiction, emotional neglect, instability, and a lack of protection shaped her sense of self, and
1KHO 892: The Hidden Cost of Holding Everything Together | Dr. Alison Cook, The Secure Soul
Being the person who holds everything together can often look like strength but sometimes you’ve lost yourself along the way. Dr. Alison Cook joins Ginny Yurich for a fascinating conversation about the inner patterns that drive us to overfunction, rescue, please, perfect, compare, and keep going even if some resentment has crept in.
Drawing from her fantastic new book, The Secure Soul, Alison ex
1KHO 891: When Did Every Childhood Activity Start Coming With a Treat? | Kelly Leveque, Body Love
What if one of the most common ways we reward kids is actually working against their energy, mood, and ability to learn? Ginny sits down with nutritionist and bestselling author Kelly LeVeque to unpack what happens inside a child’s body after a blood sugar spike—and why the constant stream of juice boxes, candy, sports snacks, classroom treats, and sugary rewards may matter more than we realize. K
1KHO 890: Make Every Day A Masterpiece | Chris Hodges, Legacy Letters
What do you want to leave behind - not just for the people you love, but in them? In this moving conversation, Ginny sits down with pastor and bestselling author Chris Hodges to talk about his book Legacy Letters: Timeless Principles I Learned, Lived, and Leave Behind. In Ginny's words, it's one of her favorite episodes ever!
Chris shares why reaching his sixties, raising five children, and beco
1KHO 889: One Of The Most Novel Things We Can Do Is Be In Nature | Dr .Elaine Obrien, The Power of Play
In this joy-filled episode, Ginny sits down with positive psychology expert Dr. Elaine O’Brien, author of The Power of Play, to explore why play isn’t just for kids—and why adults may need it more than we realize. Elaine explains how play supports us physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally, helping relieve stress, strengthen relationships, spark creativity, and bring more joy into every
1KHO 888: Preventative Medicine is the Highest Form of Medicine | Dr. Yun Kim & Dr. Jacques MoraMarco, Walking Your Way To Vitality
Walking may be one of the simplest things we do, but what if changing how we walk could improve our energy, balance, focus, and overall sense of well-being? Ginny sits down with Dr. Jacques MoraMarco and Dr. Yun Kim, authors of Walking Your Way to Vitality, to explore the powerful intersection of walking, breathwork, mindfulness, Tai Chi, and ancient East Asian medicine. They unpack the idea of “v
1KHO 887: Walking Is One Of Our Grandest Purposes On This Earth | Sean Dietrich, I Would Walk 500 Miles
What if walking could change the way you see your entire life? Beloved author Sean Dietrich returns to the podcast to talk about his new memoir, I Would Walk 500 Miles, chronicling the month he and his wife, Jamie, spent walking the Camino de Santiago across Spain. What begins as a physical pilgrimage through mountains, mud, ancient villages, and crowded hostels becomes something far deeper like a
1KHO 886: Human Connection is Fragile | Jason VanRuler, Discovering Your Communication Type
What if the biggest problem in your relationships isn’t what you’re saying—but the fact that the other person hears it completely differently? Licensed therapist and author Jason VanRuler joins Ginny to talk about his new book, Discovering Your Communication Type, and the five communication styles—Peacemaker, Advocate, Thinker, Harbor, and Spark—that shape how we connect, handle conflict, and resp
1KHO 885: The Courage to Keep Going | Max Lucado, Unshakeable Courage
Life gets heavy for everyone. Max Lucado returns to the podcast for a conversation about resilience, purpose, burnout, and what keeps people moving forward when life feels uncertain. We talk about why seasons of waiting often shape us more than seasons of success, how remembering past victories builds confidence for future challenges, the surprising value of solitude in an always-connected world,
1KHO 884: Schedule in Time for Adventures | Alastair Humphreys, Unwilded
Ginny Yurich sits down with National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Alastair Humphreys for a conversation that will change the way you see the world just outside your front door. From spending just fifteen intentional minutes outdoors each day to noticing the trees, birds, and forgotten places we've stopped seeing, Alastair shares why adventure begins with paying attention. This episode is full
1KHO 883: The Good News Outweighs The Bad News | Susie Larson, More Than You Can Imagine
What if the hardest parts of your story aren't the end—but the beginning of God's redemption?
In this deeply moving conversation, Ginny sits down with bestselling author and radio host Susie Larson to explore how trust in God can transform even the most painful circumstances. Susie shares the remarkable story of overcoming childhood trauma, chronic illness, and decades of fear to discover a faith
1KHO 882: Helping Parents Navigate Digital Landscapes | Leslie Tyler, Pinwheel
Ginny sits down with Leslie Tyler of Pinwheel to talk about helping children develop self-control, good judgment, and genuine connection long before they ever have unrestricted access to technology. From the myth of finding the "perfect age" for a first phone to practical ways families can build healthy digital habits together, this conversation is packed with hopeful, realistic wisdom that leaves
1KHO 881: School Should Start Much Later | Dr. Joseph Dzierzewski, The National Sleep Foundation
Some of the biggest challenges facing kids today have less to do with motivation and more to do with biology. Sleep scientist Dr. Joseph Dzierzewski from the National Sleep Foundation explains why nearly half of American children aren't getting the sleep they need, why teenagers are being asked to learn at the worst possible time of day, and how a lack of sleep affects everything from mood and lea
1KHO 880: The Great Dopamine Extraction | Dr. Jeremy Heffner, Proof of the Impossible
Everyone is talking about what AI can do but this is an episode about what AI might be doing to us... and also why it tries to be so engaging. Trauma surgeon Dr. Jeremy Heffner shares the remarkable story behind his new book, Proof of the Impossible, weaving together his own recovery from PTSD with thousands of conversations he had with today's leading AI models. We explore why these systems are
1KHO 879: Should Parents Trust Their Gut More? | Andy Stanley, What Great Leaders Do
Leadership isn't just for CEOs, pastors, or business owners—it begins at home.
In this conversation, Ginny sits down with bestselling author and leadership expert Andy Stanley to explore the timeless principles from his new book, What Great Leaders Do. While written for organizational leaders, Andy shares why these lessons may be just as transformative for parents.
Together they discuss the diff
1KHO 878: Trying to Be Happy Is Making Kids Miserable | Jonathan Eckert, The Happiness Crisis
Children today have more comfort, more entertainment, more therapy, and more technology than any generation before them so why are they struggling so deeply? Jonathan Eckert, director of the Baylor Center for School Leadership and author of The Happiness Crisis, shares a perspective every parent needs to hear: the relentless pursuit of happiness may actually be standing in the way of joy. We talk
1KHO 877: Raise Kids Who Don't Crack Under Pressure | Brandon Webb, Puddle Jumpers
Brandon Webb knows what it takes to perform under extreme pressure. As a combat-decorated Navy SEAL sniper instructor, entrepreneur, and bestselling author, he's spent a lifetime studying resilience. But in this conversation, he explains why the greatest test of leadership isn't on the battlefield—it's at home.
Drawing from his new book Puddle Jumpers, Brandon shares the practical parenting princ
1KHO 876: The Freedom Of Trying Less Hard | Sally Llyod-Jones, Jesus Storybook Bible
Twenty years after the release of The Jesus Storybook Bible, Sally Lloyd-Jones joins Ginny for a heartfelt conversation about the unexpected journey behind one of the most beloved children's Bibles ever written, and why the way we tell children about God matters more than we often realize.
Sally shares the personal experiences that shaped her writing, from growing up with an image of a demanding
1KHO 875: Feelings Are Welcome Anytime | Joy Stephenson-Laws, Secrets That Sparkle, Secrets That Sting
When we teach children to trust their feelings, we give them one of the most powerful tools they'll ever have for staying safe.
In this important conversation, Ginny sits down with attorney, child wellness advocate, and author Joy Stevenson-Laws to explore why feelings—not rules—are often a child's first line of defense. Inspired by her own family's experience, Joy explains how children process t
1KHO 874: We Can Cry Or We Can Try | Victoria Arlen, The View Is Worth It
What happens after the miracle?
Paralympic gold medalist, ESPN broadcaster, Dancing with the Stars finalist, and bestselling author Victoria Arlen joins Ginny Yurich for one of the most honest conversations she's ever had about life after survival. Victoria shares the unimaginable story of spending four years trapped inside her own body with two rare neurological conditions before relearning how
1KHO 873: The Trips That Become Family Lore | Grace Ly and Marty Ohlhaut, Tent for Seven
Some of the best family memories start with things going completely off the rails. Father-daughter duo Marty Ohlhaut and Grace Ly join Ginny Yurich to tell the hilarious, harrowing, and surprisingly moving story behind Tent for Seven, their memoir about a family camping trip filled with lost hiking boots, packed campgrounds, a washed-out road, a terrifying injury, two knocked-out teeth, bears, and
1KHO 872: What If There Was An Easier Way To Raise Children? | Simone Davies, Montessori
What if raising capable, confident children could feel less like a constant power struggle, and more like a partnership?
In this episode, Ginny welcomes Simone Davies, Montessori educator and co-author of The Montessori Baby, The Montessori Toddler, and The Montessori Child, for the podcast’s first-ever conversation about Montessori parenting.
Simone explains how Montessori principles can be use
1KHO 871: Children Shouldn’t Have To Wait To Move Their Bodies | Mike Huber, Embracing Rough-and-Tumble Play
Movement isn't a distraction from learning—it's one of the ways children learn best.
In this conversation, Ginny sits down with educator and author Mike Huber to explore why rough-and-tumble—or "whole body"—play is one of childhood's most misunderstood and essential experiences. Drawing from decades of classroom experience and research, Mike explains how movement helps children develop self-regul
1KHO 870: The Best Things In My Life Happen At A Slow Speed | Megan Hyatt Miller, Win At Work Succeed At Life
In a culture that celebrates hustle and constant productivity, is it actually possible to succeed at work without sacrificing the rest of your life?
In this episode, Ginny sits down with Megan Hyatt Miller - CEO, author, speaker, and host of The Double Win Podcast, to explore why overwork has become the norm and what it looks like to build a life where both your career and your family can thrive.
1KHO 869: Thriving In The Worst Of Circumstances | Anne Graham Lotz & Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright
In this heartfelt conversation, Ginny Yurich sits down with beloved Bible teacher Anne Graham Lotz (daughter of Billy Graham) and her daughter, Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright, to explore the timeless story of Joseph through their new book, God Won't Leave You There. Together they unpack what Joseph's life teaches us about trusting God through unexpected hardship, betrayal, seasons of waiting, and life's
1KHO 868: Creating and Playing Simply For The Love Of It | Brianna Lambert, Created To Play
What if the hobbies you love aren't distractions from your purpose—but part of it?
In this conversation, Ginny sits down with Brianna Lambert, author of Created to Play, to explore why God designed us not only to work, but also to create, collect, restore, cook, play games, make music, build, and delight in the world around us. Together they unpack how our hobbies can deepen our faith, strengthen
1KHO 867: Every Baby Makes You a New Mother | Beth Barbeau, Who Delivers Your Baby?
The person who delivers your baby can shape far more than what happens on the day your baby is born. Beth Barbeau is back for her ninth conversation on the podcast, and this time I’m finally telling the story of my first home birth after two C-sections and what that experience taught me about my body, motherhood, and the kind of care women need before, during, and after birth. We talk about the di
1KHO 866: No One Wants To Grow Up To Be An Addict | Jessica Lahey, The Gift of Failure
What if one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the opportunity to struggle?
Bestselling author Jessica Lahey joins Ginny for a powerful conversation about two of the biggest challenges facing families today: raising capable, independent kids and protecting them from a culture of addiction. Drawing from her books The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation, Jessica explains wh
1KHO 865: The Art of Telling Stories | Chris Dowling, Bad Counselors Movie Director
Every great story leaves you different than it found you. Filmmaker Chris Dowling joins Ginny to talk about the art of telling stories that make people laugh, think, and see the world a little differently. They dive into his new faith comedy Bad Counselors, why summer camp is the perfect setting for transformation, what it takes to make a movie that feels honest instead of preachy, and why choosin
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