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 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
1KHO 864: The Fertility Crisis | Dr. Ann Shippy, The Preconception Revolution
The fertility crisis isn't just about adults who are trying to have a baby. It may start years earlier than we realize. In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Ann Shippy shares why the everyday choices we make as families can shape not only our own health but the health of generations to come. Ginny and Dr. Shippy talk about environmental toxins, nutrition, stress, time outside, the surprising role
1KHO 863: Just Because You Have a Bad Day Doesn't Mean You Have a Bad Life | Dave Boden, Raising Gen Alpha
The world our kids are growing up in has changed faster than most of us can keep up with, but this conversation left me more hopeful than afraid. Dave Boden shares practical wisdom for raising Gen Alpha in an age of anxiety, AI, endless screens, and constant pressure to perform. We talk about resilience, emotional health, why kids need stretch zones instead of comfort zones, and how parents can he
1KHO 862: Practicing Sacred Assumptions | Faith Eury Cho, Never Alone
Some of life's biggest questions don't have easy answers, but maybe they aren't meant to. In this thoughtful conversation, Faith Eury Cho shares why curiosity is a gift, how motherhood changed her understanding of God's presence, and what it looks like to trust Him before everything makes sense. Her idea of "practicing sacred assumptions" offers a fresh way to walk through disappointment, grief, a
1KHO 861: Hope in the Chaos | Paul Voss, Autism Sucks
Every parent reaches a moment when someone else has an opinion about what's best for their child, but there comes a point when you realize the responsibility ultimately rests with you. In this conversation, Paul Voss shares the deeply personal story behind his daughter May's autism diagnosis, the fear and uncertainty that followed, and the unexpected hope his family found along the way. We talk ab
1KHO 860: There Is No Expertise That Supersedes a Parent Who Knows Their Child | Dr. Siobhan Dunnavant, Advocates for Healthy Kids
There is no expertise that supersedes a parent who knows their child. That idea sits at the heart of this conversation with Dr. Siobhan Dunnavant, an OB-GYN with more than 25 years of experience who believes the best doctors don't silence questions. They invite them. We talk about finding the confidence to trust your instincts, navigating medical decisions without fear, raising kids in a world of
1KHO 859: The Duty of Being Happy | Gretchen Rubin, The Happiness Project
Most of us assume we'll appreciate life more someday. Gretchen Rubin makes the case that "someday" starts with the next choice we make. In her second visit to the podcast, we talk about why happiness is less about getting everything you've ever wanted and more about noticing what's already good, letting go of the little things that steal your joy, finding your people, and making room for more play
1KHO 858: A Vision for What Your Homeschool Could Be | Jennifer Pepito, The Inspired Homeschool
There is so much more possible for your children than you've been led to believe. In her fourth visit to the podcast, bestselling author Jennifer Pepito shares why homeschooling isn't about replicating school at home. Instead, it's about creating an environment where curiosity, character, creativity, and confidence can flourish. Drawing from the stories of Leonardo da Vinci, Booker T. Washington,
1KHO 857: Being Human Is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage | Dr. Dana Suskind, Human-Raised
Artificial intelligence is changing faster than any of us can keep up but this conversation will leave you feeling more hopeful, not more afraid. Dr. Dana Suskind explains why the future doesn't belong to the child who can outperform a machine, but to the one who learns empathy, curiosity, resilience, creativity, and connection through real life. From playground conflicts to bedtime conversations,
1KHO 856: The Opposite of AI Slop | Malcolm Guite, Galahad and the Grail
English poet, singer-songwriter, Anglican priest, academic, YouTube sensation, and bestselling author Malcolm Guite joins us today! In this episode we explore why stories, poetry, imagination, and childhood wonder matter more than ever in an age of algorithms and artificial intelligence. From climbing trees with a wooden sword to reading great books aloud as a family, Malcolm makes a compelling ca
1KHO 855: Disappointment Is Not the End | Matt Smallbone, The Prayer Experiment
Matt Smallbone is here to talk about unanswered prayers, raising children, forgiveness, loss, and how sometimes the hardest seasons of life can become the beginning of something deeper. Matt shares the simple practice that transformed his own faith after years of feeling disappointed and disconnected, and why Jesus' words are still changing lives two thousand years later. Whether you're full of fa
1KHO 854: The Lost Art of Feeding Ourselves | Diane Devereaux, The Canning Diva
There was a time when almost everyone knew how to grow food, preserve it, and fill a pantry that could carry a family through every season. Somewhere along the way, many of us lost those skills and we also lost the confidence that comes from knowing how to care for ourselves and the people we love. In this conversation, food preservation expert Diane Devereaux shares how to bring those traditions
1KHO 853: The Body Remembers | AC Seiple, The Sacred Art of Slowing Down
Your body remembers long before you ever learned the words to explain what you were feeling. In this conversation, licensed professional counselor and author AC Seiple shares why so many of us mistake constant stress for normal life. We talk about parts of AC's story where she moved constantly as a child, she walked on two broken feet as a adult without realizing they were broken. We discuss what
1KHO 852: Parenting Is Supposed to Be Fun | Dr. Robyn Koslowitz, Post-Traumatic Parenting
Some of us spend so much time trying not to repeat our childhood that we forget we're allowed to enjoy raising our own kids. In this wonderful conversation, trauma psychologist Dr. Robyn Koslowitz explains how the experiences we carry from childhood can shape the way we parent. We talk about the "trauma of absence," why repair matters more than getting everything right, how screens steal presence,
1KHO 851: The Plan Falling Apart Is a Natural Part of Any Worthwhile Adventure | Paul Rosolie, Junglekeepers
In this unforgettable conversation, Paul shares how a dyslexic kid who never fit inside a classroom found his life's work protecting one of the most extraordinary places on Earth. We talk about his parents who believed in him, the Indigenous mentor who taught him to see the jungle with new eyes, the elephants and anacondas that forever reshaped his understanding of the natural world, and why the g
1KHO 850: The Imagination Advantage | Daisy Day and Calvin Day
Some kids wait for permission to create. Others just start. In this joyful conversation, Ginny sits down with young authors Daisy Day and Calvin Day to talk about writing books, building worlds, starting a kids' writing club, making cardboard pirate ships, turning backyard adventures into stories, and discovering that imagination grows when childhood is full of play. Their excitement is contagious
1KHO 849: A More Settled Existence | Dr. Vanessa Lapointe, Discipline Without Damage
Every parent wants more peace, but almost nobody tells us where it actually comes from. In this thoughtful conversation with child psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Vanessa LaPointe, we talk about why so many parenting battles begin with an overwhelmed nervous system and how small shifts in the way we respond can change the entire atmosphere of a home. We explore discipline, anxiety, outdoor
1KHO 848: Walking Aids Discernment | Deborah Gregory, Spiritual Wayfinding
Some of life's biggest questions are answered one step at a time. In this conversation, Deborah Gregory shares why walking has long been connected to discernment and why getting outside can help us notice what we've been missing. We talk about fascinating research on forest bathing, breathing, creativity, the horizon, and the surprising ways our bodies help us process life's biggest decisions. If
1KHO 847: AI Can't Feel Love | Jeff Burningham, Last Book Written By a Human
Something is changing faster than most of us can keep up with, and this conversation will make you think differently about where we're headed. Entrepreneur, investor, and author Jeff Burningham has spent his life chasing success, only to discover that achievement alone could never satisfy the deepest parts of being human. We talk about why AI isn't just changing technology, it's also forcing us to
1KHO 846: The Stories That Make Us | Sheila Quinn, Where Flowers Once Grew
Life can change in a single generation, but the values that carry a family forward can last forever. In this conversation, bestselling historical novelist Sheila Quinn returns to the 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to talk about her beautiful new novel, Where Flowers Once Grew which is a story inspired by her own grandmother's childhood during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression. We talk about growing
1KHO 845: Childhood Is Under Siege | Dr. Crystal Miller, Kid Magic Unlocked
Childhood is slipping away a little at a time when we consistently replace movement with screens, play with pressure, and wonder with schedules. In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Crystal Miller, pediatric physical therapist and author of Kid Magic Unlocked, explains why so many kids are struggling today and what we can actually do about it. We talk about brain development, why play is anything
1KHO 844: Freedom From the Emotional Clutter | Laurie Davies, Emotional Hoarding
What if the emotions you've been carrying for years are keeping you from living fully?
In this episode, host Ginny Yurich sits down with author Laurie Davies to explore the powerful concept of emotional hoarding - the tendency to stuff away worry, regret, guilt, anger, bitterness, shame, and other difficult emotions until they begin to shape how we live. Laurie shares deeply personal stories from
1KHO 843: The Childhood AI Can't Replace | Brendan Steinhauser, Secure AI Now
The future is arriving faster than most of us realize, and this episode discusses how we're going to raise children who can thrive alongside it. In this eye-opening conversation, Ginny sits down with Brendan Steinhauser, CEO of the Alliance for Secure AI, to talk about the jobs that are already disappearing, the risks families need to understand, and why adaptability, curiosity, grit, and strong r
1KHO 842: The Daily Grind Is Optional | Lindsay Meredith, Little House Farm
Some families are discovering that childhood doesn't have to feel like a race. In this conversation with educator and founder of Little House Farm, Lindsay Meredith, we talk about what happens when you trade packed schedules, endless testing, and constant rushing for long afternoons outside, meaningful books, deep friendships, and learning that children actually look forward to. Lindsay shares how
1KHO 841: Wise People Watch Birds | Kevin Burrell, Considering Sparrows
There is so much happening right above our heads that we never even notice. In this conversation with pastor and author Kevin Burrell, we talk about why Jesus told us to consider the birds and what we're missing when we don't. From crows that bring gifts to families that keep bird lists together, this conversation is full of fascinating stories, but it's really about something much bigger: paying
1KHO 840: Childhood is Wrecked By Speed | Grace Pouch, Savoring Childhood
Childhood isn't disappearing because our kids are doing too little. It's disappearing because everything is moving too fast. In this thoughtful conversation, Grace Pouch shares why the greatest gift we can give children isn't more opportunities, more entertainment, or more efficiency, but more time to wonder, wait, create, and simply be. From long-term projects and slower family rhythms to boredom
1KHO 839: When the Life You Planned Falls Apart | Alisha Roth, Courageous Divorce
Some heartbreaks change everything but they don't have to be the end of your story. In her second appearance on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Alisha Roth shares what it looked like to rebuild a life after divorce, the loss of community, and the collapse of everything she thought her future would be. This conversation isn't just for people walking through divorce. It's for anyone facing shattered
1KHO 838: Curing the World of Note-Reading Illiteracy | Yigal Kaminka, Simply Piano
Millions of adults wish they had never quit music, and millions more wish they had learned in the first place. In this fascinating conversation, Ginny sits down with Yigal Kaminka who is a professional musician, former principal oboist of the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, and co-founder of Simply Piano. They talk about why music matters so much and why learning it has traditionally been harder th
1KHO 837: The Work of Being Known | Dr. Curt Thompson, The Anatomy of the Soul
Most of us spend our lives wanting to be loved, but Dr. Curt Thompson believes something has to come first: being known. In this episode, we explore why our stories matter, how our own wounds shape the way we parent, and why children need more than our effort they need our presence. Dr. Thompson shares powerful insights on attachment, emotions, suffering, friendship, and the healing that happens w
1KHO 836: Why We Flip Our Lid | Dr. Dan Siegel, Mindsight
A disagreement over a crepe shouldn't be enough to unravel an entire afternoon, but most parents know exactly how quickly small moments can become big ones. In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Daniel Siegel explains what is actually happening in our brains when we lose our cool, why our reactions are often tied to experiences from years earlier, and how understanding the mind can transform the w
1KHO 835: Good Moms Do Not Allow Their Children to Play Roblox | Nic McKinley, DeliverFund
Every parent thinks the biggest threats to their children are somewhere else until they realize the front door is already open. In this sobering conversation, former CIA operative, Air Force Pararescueman, and DeliverFund founder Nic McKinley pulls back the curtain on the realities of human trafficking, online grooming, and the digital systems putting predators within reach of children every day.
1KHO 834: The Art of Being Cringey | Chip Leighton, Dad Can You Not?
The moments your kids roll their eyes at today may be the stories they tell for the rest of their lives. In this hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt return conversation, Chip Leighton shares the inspiration behind his new book Dad, Can You Not?, a celebration of family life, cringe-worthy parenting moments, and the unforgettable quirks that make dads who they are. Together, we talk about leaving
1KHO 833: Ultimate Meal Prep | Crystal Schmidt, Freeze Fresh Meal Prep
Dinner gets easier when you stop starting from scratch each time. Throughout this conversation Crystal Schmidt of Whole Fed Homestead shares a simple approach to feeding your family that feels both old-fashioned and surprisingly innovative: preserving fresh, seasonal food in ways that save time, reduce waste, and make homemade meals possible even on your busiest days. From freezer meal starters an
1KHO 832: It's Possible to Heal Through Lifestyle | Abdullah, Zain, Emaad, and Qasim Ansari, The Teen Health Revolution
The Ansari brothers are here!! In this inspiring conversation, Ginny sits down with the Ansari brothers, four young voices on a mission to help their generation reclaim health, purpose, and hope. After overcoming their own struggles with eczema, allergies, mood challenges, and other chronic issues, they share what they've learned about real food, movement, nature, stress, technology, and the surpr
1KHO 831: Resilience Across the Lifespan | Dr. Steven Baron, Teaching With a Strengths-Based Approach
Every child is carrying strengths that are easy to miss when we're focused on fixing what's wrong. In this encouraging conversation, psychologist Dr. Steven Baron shares why resilience grows when children are seen for their gifts, not just their struggles, and how one caring adult can change the trajectory of a young person's life. We talk about confidence, mistakes, anxiety, screens, nature, move
1KHO 830: Is the Adventure Worth It? | Devon O'Neil, The Way Out
A father and a teenage boy headed out for a short ski near a backcountry hut and vanished into a Colorado snowstorm. What followed became one of the most gripping survival stories I've read in years. In this conversation, Devon O'Neil shares the true story behind The Way Out and the years of reporting that went into uncovering what happened. We talk about adventure, risk, fatherhood, preparation,
1KHO 829: Parenting Is More Difficult Because of Technology | Chris McKenna, 5 Habits of the Tech-Ready Family
The average child now carries more temptation, distraction, and influence in their pocket than previous generations encountered in a lifetime. In his second appearance on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Chris McKenna joins Ginny Yurich for a critical conversation about parenting in the digital age, why today's challenges are fundamentally different, and what families can do to protect connection,
1KHO 828: Think of Leisure as a Skill | Luke Burgis, The One and the Ninety-Nine
We spend so much time learning how to work, achieve, optimize, and produce that many of us have forgotten how to simply enjoy being alive. In this thought-provoking conversation, Luke Burgis explains why leisure isn't a reward for getting everything done. It's a skill that has to be practiced. Together we explore the tension between belonging and individuality, why technology makes it harder to kn
1KHO 827: Peace Before Productivity | Jordan Raynor, Redeeming Your Time
Most of us wake up feeling behind before our feet hit the floor. Jordan Raynor joins Ginny Yurich for a conversation that cuts straight through the pressure, hurry, and low-grade anxiety so many of us carry every day. They talk about why work matters to God, why Jesus may be the most practical productivity teacher who ever lived, and how our obsession with being constantly available is making us l
1KHO 826: Play is the Antidote to Performance | Nicole Zasowski, What If It's Wonderful?
So many of us are preparing for disaster while life is happening right in front of us. In this beautiful conversation, Nicole Zasowski shares how years of loss, infertility, and heartbreak taught her something unexpected: joy isn't something you stumble into after everything works out. It's something you practice. We talk about why kids celebrate so naturally, why adults often lose that ability, h
1KHO 825: Take Back Your Biology From the Clutches of the Indoor World | Dr. John La Puma, Indoor Epidemic
Most of us know we feel better outside, but few of us realize just how much of our biology depends on it. In this fascinating conversation, Dr. John La Puma shares the science behind what he calls the "indoor epidemic" and explains why morning sunlight, natural sound, green spaces, distance viewing, forest bathing, and even gardening are biological necessities. From better sleep and sharper focus
1KHO 824: The Human Toll of Unchecked Power | Karen Hao, The Empire of AI
In this eye-opening conversation, journalist and bestselling author Karen Hao pulls back the curtain on the AI race, revealing the hidden human, environmental, and economic consequences behind the technologies reshaping our world. Drawing from years of reporting and hundreds of interviews, Karen explores who holds the power, who pays the price, and why the story of artificial intelligence is ultim
1KHO 823: The Radical Power of Sticking With Something | Shawn Johnson and Andrew East, The Courage to Commit
The most meaningful lives aren't built on endless options. They're built on the courage to choose. In this conversation, Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson and former NFL player Andrew East share why commitment has become one of the most misunderstood ideas of our time and why the things we want most like joy, calm, mastery, deep relationships, thriving families, and meaningful work are found on
1KHO 822: How to Get Off the Hamster Wheel of Desperation | Amy Kurtz, But You Look Fine
There are millions of people walking around looking perfectly fine while fighting battles no one can see. In this deeply validating conversation, Amy Kurtz joins Ginny Yurich to talk about chronic illness, medical gaslighting, invisible suffering, and the surprising challenges that can remain even after your body starts to heal. After spending more than a decade searching for answers and eventuall
1KHO 821: What Happened to Half-Day Kindergarten? | Jordyn Koveleski Gorman, Eat, Play, Say
Something has shifted in childhood, and most parents can feel it. In this fascinating conversation, pediatric speech-language pathologist and Eat, Play, Say founder Jordyn Koveleski Gorman joins Ginny Yurich to talk about why childhood keeps getting pushed faster, why play is far more important than most people realize, and what we've lost in the move from half-day kindergarten to full-day academi
1KHO 820: Never Have Human Beings Owned as Much as We Do Today | Joshua Becker, Uncluttered Faith
Never have human beings owned as much as we do today and so many of us feel overwhelmed, distracted, anxious, and stretched thin. In this powerful return conversation, Joshua Becker joins Ginny Yurich to explore why the pursuit of more often leaves us with less of what matters most. Drawing from his book Uncluttered Faith, Joshua shares how owning less can lead to deeper relationships, stronger fa
1KHO 819: You Are the Expert of Your Child | Mandy Davis, The Homeschool Bible
The most needed parts of childhood are disappearing right in front of us, and former school principal Mandy Davis believes parents need to pay attention. In her second appearance on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Mandy shares why she walked away from a career in education, what finally convinced her to homeschool her own children, and why so many parents have been taught to trust institutions mor
1KHO 818: The Courage to Be Known | Michael John Cusick, Sacred Attachment
The things we hide have a way of holding us captive. In this deeply moving conversation, therapist and author Michael John Cusick joins Ginny Yurich to explore why so many of us keep spinning in the same patterns, whether it's addiction, anxiety, shame, people-pleasing, overwork, or simply feeling disconnected from ourselves and the people we love most. Drawing from his own story of childhood trau
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