The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast
by 1000 Hours Outside
The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast is the megaphone for the global 1000 Hours Outside movement, created to help people embrace hands-on living in a tech-saturated world. Hosted by bestselling author and founder Ginny Yurich, each episode explores the countercultural idea that kids - and adults - thrive when they choose real-world options over virtual ones. Featuring conversations with leading voices in parenting, nature, education, mental health, neuroscience, faith, and free play, and rooted in research and rich with practical encouragement, the show invites listeners to slow down, step outside, and join a growing movement committed to reclaiming childhood, reconnecting families, and restoring mental health - one hour at a time.
Episodes
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1KHO 970: Breath Through Your Mouth As Often As You Eat Through Your Nose | Dr. Sheryl Pomerance, About Face
By age three, a child's mid-face has already reached approximately 70% of its adult size. Yet most families don't begin thinking seriously about orthodontics until their children are teenagers. Dr. Sheryl Pomerance, integrative dentist, orthotropics specialist and author of About Face, joins…
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1KHO 969: The Beautiful Gift Of Being Fully Present | Mark Ostach, The Gift of Connection
Our fingers can scroll the equivalent of five miles a day, yet we struggle to find time for a walk, a meaningful conversation, or the hobbies we once loved. We've become so busy maintaining our digital presence that we're losing touch with our actual lives. USA Today bestselling author Mark…
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1KHO 968: Weaving What You Love Into Obligation | Kate Washington, Midstream: A Life Remade in 50 Swims,
Sometimes the most important thing a mother can do for her children is remember who she was before motherhood. After years of caregiving, grief, and carrying the invisible weight of family life, author Kate Washington realized she'd spent so much time meeting everyone else's needs that she'd…
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1KHO 967: Beware Of The Holiday Death Aisle | Vani Hari, Food Babe Feast
Somewhere along the way, food corporations became part of nearly every family celebration. From Valentine's Day candy to Christmas cookies, entire holidays are now wrapped in brightly colored packaging and ingredients most families wouldn't choose on their own. Food activist and bestselling…
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1KHO 966: You're Not Behind And You're Not Late | Benjamin Windle, Your Life Signature
We've become so obsessed with doing something big that we're overlooking the extraordinary purpose found in ordinary life. Pastor and author of Your Life Signature, Benjamin Windle joins Ginny Yurich to challenge what he calls the "grandiosity trap"—the cultural belief that significance requires...
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1KHO 965: All Children Are Creative Until We Stifle Their Creativity | Dr. Louisa Penfold, Every Child Is An Artist
A lump of clay, a cardboard box, or a handful of leaves can teach children things no worksheet ever could. Dr. Louisa Penfold, Harvard education researcher and author of Every Child Is an Artist, joins Ginny Yurich to explore why creativity is about far more than making something beautiful. From...
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1KHO 964: The First Gift of Christmas, Joel David and Luke Smallbone, Drummer Boy
Sometimes the most powerful story behind a movie is the one unfolding in the lives of the people making it. Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone of For KING + COUNTRY join Ginny Yurich to discuss their new Revolutionary War Christmas musical, Drummer Boy, and the remarkable real-life reconciliation...
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1KHO 963: What We Lost When Childhood Became So Comfortable | Meghan Cox Gurdon
There was a time when children could experience life without feeling the need to document it, share it, or turn it into something for others to see. Author Meghan Cox Gurdon returns to the podcast with Free Range Girl, her remarkable memoir of a year spent homesteading with her father in rural...
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1KHO 962: Today Is The Youngest You'll Ever Be | Jon Acuff, The 3-Minute Mindset
The words we repeat become the beliefs our children carry, and sometimes we don't realize what we've taught them until years later. Bestselling author Jon Acuff, our resident goals expert, returns for his seventh conversation with Ginny Yurich to share insights from his new book, The 3-Minute...
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1KHO 961: The Kind of Adventure a Screen Can't Give You | Isaac Rudansky, Georgie Summers and the Scribes of Scatterplot
What if erasing a child's painful memories would actually take away something important? In this conversation, Ginny Yurich welcomes Isaac Rudansky, father of four, entrepreneur, and author of Georgie Summers and the Scribes of Scatterplot, a new middle-grade fantasy novel that explores…
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1KHO 960: The Untold Story Behind It's a Wonderful Life | Aaron Burns and Justin Strawhand, Jimmy
It's a Wonderful Life has touched generations of families, but few know the extraordinary story of suffering and healing behind Jimmy Stewart's unforgettable performance. Filmmaker Aaron Burns and screenwriter Justin Strahan join Ginny Yurich to share the remarkable true story behind their new...
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1KHO 959: Winning The Trauma Olympics | Toni Collier, Unshakable Moxie
Healing doesn't always mean the pain goes away. Sometimes it means growing strong enough to carry it—and helping someone else carry theirs. Author and speaker Toni Collier returns to the 1000 Hours Outside Podcast for a deeply moving conversation about resilience, identity, and the unexpected…
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1KHO 958: Hospitality Is Who You Are | Tori Hope Peterson, Safe House
Children learn generosity not just from what their parents tell them, but from what they watch their parents do. Tori Hope Petersen, author of Safe House and a former foster youth who is now a foster parent herself, returns to the 1000 Hours Outside Podcast for a moving conversation with Ginny...
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1KHO 957: Americans Didn't Always Believe There Was Only One Way to Educate a Child | Dixie Dillon Lane, Skipping School
The way we educate children today isn't the way we've always done it. In fact, many of the practices parents take for granted are surprisingly recent developments in American history. Historian and homeschooling mother Dixie Dillon Lane, author of Skipping School, joins Ginny Yurich to uncover…
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1KHO 956: Children Who Can’t Sit Still Need To Move More, Not Less | Sally Goddard Blythe, The Well Balanced Child
A child who struggles to sit still may actually need more movement, not more discipline. And a child who struggles to read may be facing developmental challenges that have little to do with intelligence. Sally Goddard Blythe, author of The Well-Balanced Child, joins Ginny Yurich to explore the...
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1KHO 955: All Behavior Makes Sense (Even When it Doesn’t Seem To) | Robyn Gobbel, Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors,
The child who struggles most with behavior may be the very child who needs more recess, more play, and more connection—not another consequence. Robyn Gobbel, author of Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors, joins Ginny Yurich for a deeply compassionate conversation about what is really...
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1KHO 954: Spend Your Money on What Matters Most | Crystal Paine, The 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women
The way you spend your money can shape your life and Crystal Paine wants us to make sure it’s shaping a life we actually want. Crystal is back for the third time to talk about her new book, The 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women. Her new book is about so much more than making a budget. Crystal...
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1KHO 953: Tiny Blessings Are Blessings, Too | Wendy Speake, The Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving
During one of the darkest seasons of her life, Wendy Speake walked 150 miles in a single month. She felt so emotionally paralyzed that taking physical steps became a way to begin moving forward again. In this deeply personal conversation, Ginny Yurich welcomes Wendy back to discuss her new book,...
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1KHO 952: It's Never Too Late To Become Someone New | MP Woodward, The Handler
Five years can change everything. In 2021, M.P. Woodward was an Amazon executive who had never published a novel. Today, he's writing Tom Clancy thrillers like The Handler and collaborating with bestselling author Jack Carr on The Fourth Option. His remarkable reinvention is a reminder that it's...
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1KHO 951: The Lost Art Of Enjoying Everyday Life | Ian Bogost, The Small Stuff
Children know something about enjoying life that adults have largely forgotten. A stick, a cardboard box, or even a marshmallow can become an entire world of discovery, while grown-ups increasingly measure experiences by their productivity or future payoff. Ian Bogost, author of The Small Stuff:...
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1KHO 950: The Motherhood Advantage | Dr. Anne Welsh, Ambitious Mother
Even if you spend every possible moment with your children, you'll still grieve how quickly they grow up. That sadness isn't proof you missed something. It's part of loving someone who is constantly changing. Dr. Ann Welsh, psychologist, coach, and author of Ambitious Mother, joins Ginny Yurich…
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1KHO 949: Raising Kids in a Narcissistic Age | Chuck DeGroat, Who You're Becoming
We live in a world that rewards performance, comparison, and constant approval. But what is that doing to our children—and to the people we're becoming? In this deeply thoughtful conversation, Ginny sits down with therapist, pastor, and author Chuck DeGroat to explore the hidden roots of...
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1KHO 948: Slow Is a Superpower in Childhood | Carl Honore, In Praise in Slowness
Childhood was never meant to be a race. Bestselling author and Slow Movement pioneer Carl Honoré returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast for a conversation about what happens when we stop rushing our kids and ourselves through life. Carl and Ginny talk about why boredom matters, how...
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1KHO 947: Building Up a Culture of Care | Tim St. John, After Church Hurt
Church hurt can leave you grieving far more than a bad experience because you can lose your community in the process. In this deeply personal conversation, Ginny Yurich sits down with counseling pastor and author Tim St. John to talk about his book After Church Hurt and what actually happens when...
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1KHO 946: How Ordinary People Develop Remarkable Techniques for Weathering Crises | Dr. Raj Panjabi, Safer
When life suddenly stops feeling safe, the people around us may be our greatest protection. Dr. Raj Panjabi is a physician, the former White House national security official, the co-founder of Last Mile Health, and one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People. He joins Ginny Yurich to share what he...
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1KHO 945: Lessons from 45 Years of Raising a Child with Special Needs | Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini, The Special Needs Parent
Raising a child with special needs changes nearly every aspect of family life, but it can also reveal extraordinary opportunities for love, growth, and connection. Dr. Joe and Cindy Ferrini, authors of The Special Needs Parent: A Guide to the Life You Never Expected, join Ginny to share lessons...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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,...
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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…
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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,...
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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…
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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,...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast is the megaphone for the global 1000 Hours Outside movement, created to help people embrace hands-on living in a tech-saturated world. Hosted by bestselling author and founder Ginny Yurich, each episode explores the countercultural idea that kids - and adults - thrive when they choose real-world options over virtual ones. Featuring conversations with leading voices in parenting, nature, education, mental health, neuroscience, faith, and free play, and rooted in research and rich with practical encouragement, the show invites listeners to slow down, step outside, and join a growing movement committed to reclaiming childhood, reconnecting families, and restoring mental health - one hour at a time.
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