The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

1000 Hours Outside
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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.

  1. 5h ago

    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, fleas, and mosquitoes. Kris shares her own family's devastating experience with Lyme disease, the years she spent investigating scientist Willy Burgdorfer, the open-air tick releases she uncovered, and why she believes we still don't know the whole story. But this conversation isn't meant to scare families indoors. It ends where parents need it to with information on how to take ticks seriously, what to do when you find one, and how to keep giving our kids the childhood outdoors they need. Learn more about Kris and her work at Kris Newby and watch Under Our Skin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 1d ago

    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 often overlooking the creativity, leadership, and deep thinking that flourish in solitude. She shares practical guidance for raising introverted and shy children, understanding their unique temperaments, and helping them navigate unfamiliar situations with confidence and compassion. The conversation also explores Susan's acclaimed book Bittersweet and her new children's book, Lucky and Norman, revealing why acknowledging sorrow, embracing life's inevitable goodbyes, and recognizing the fleeting nature of our experiences can deepen our capacity for joy, wonder, and connection. This thoughtful episode offers parents a refreshing perspective on honoring their children's individuality, embracing life's complexities, and discovering the extraordinary gifts found in quiet moments. Get Susan's book here! ** A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them out below:  My Green Mattress: Visit www.mygreenmattress.com  and save 15% on your order during their Labor Day Sale. Plus, use code 1000hours for an additional $10 off your cart total when you purchase any mattress. BetterHelp: Visit  www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS  today to get 10% off your first month. Quince - Visit www.quince.com/outside and get free shipping and 365 day returns IXL Learning - Head to www.ixl.com/1000hours to get an exclusive 20% savings on your membership Whisker - Take care of your cats while taking an additional $50 off bundles with code 1000HOURS when you shop www.whisker.com/1000HOURS  Looking for guided adventures that will blow you away with their attention to detail? Head to www.exploreworldwide.com and tell them 1KHO sent you! Muzzle Sleep Tape - Go to MuzzleSleep.com and use code 1000HOURS for 10% off.  Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/1000hours  with code 1000hours Ka’Chava - Go to https://kachava.com and use code 1000HOURS for 15% off your first order. Hey Polo - Protect your loved ones without spying on them. Go to heypolo.com/1000hours or use code 1000HOURS and get 70% off your first year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 2d ago

    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 disabilities, changed the way she understands love, worth, and what makes a life valuable. Those messages are woven into her deeply personal new book, I’ve Loved You From the Start. Tabitha also tells the remarkable story of illustrating the book after a traumatic brain injury left her struggling to see, forcing her to wrestle with the very question she was writing about: Would I still have worth if I could never create again? Ginny and Tabitha talk about raising children in an achievement-obsessed culture, homeschooling without fear, choosing a different path for your family, keeping creativity alive into adulthood, and Tabitha's beautiful new Winnie-the-Pooh projects. This one is a reminder for parents and children alike: love isn't something we earn, and there isn't just one right way to build a meaningful life. Find everything Tabitha has created here!! There are so many wonderful gift ideas for the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 3d ago

    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 filled with practical ideas. For example, Jordan shares the surprisingly effective tool he uses to stay off his phone around his kids. Goal setting has also caught on with his children and Jordan talks about the incredible goal his 12-year-old daughter Ellison set to fund four years of college for two children from an orphanage in the Dominican Republic. She’s already more than halfway there, and you can learn more and support her goal at JordanRaynor.com/Ellison. This one is for anyone who has ever dreamed big, failed hard, wanted to quit, or wondered how to keep going without losing themselves along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 5d ago

    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 conversation, Lisa and Ginny explore the relationship between faith, actions, and emotions, why biblical context matters, and how the Sabbath was intended as a gift rather than a burden. Lisa also shares her remarkable journey of becoming a mother through adoption, earning her doctorate in her sixties, and helping her daughter understand God's love beneath a sky full of stars. This episode is an invitation to embrace lifelong learning, ask deeper questions, and discover how meaningful conversations about faith can enrich family life at every age. Get Lisa's book here! ** A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them out below:  My Green Mattress: Visit www.mygreenmattress.com  and save 15% on your order during their Labor Day Sale. Plus, use code 1000hours for an additional $10 off your cart total when you purchase any mattress. BetterHelp: Visit  www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS  today to get 10% off your first month. Quince - Visit www.quince.com/outside and get free shipping and 365 day returns IXL Learning - Head to www.ixl.com/1000hours to get an exclusive 20% savings on your membership Whisker - Take care of your cats while taking an additional $50 off bundles with code 1000HOURS when you shop www.whisker.com/1000HOURS  Looking for guided adventures that will blow you away with their attention to detail? Head to www.exploreworldwide.com and tell them 1KHO sent you! Muzzle Sleep Tape - Go to MuzzleSleep.com and use code 1000HOURS for 10% off.  Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/1000hours  with code 1000hours Ka’Chava - Go to https://kachava.com and use code 1000HOURS for 15% off your first order. Hey Polo - Protect your loved ones without spying on them. Go to heypolo.com/1000hours or use code 1000HOURS and get 70% off your first year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 6d ago

    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 spend countless hours outdoors, pursue music, and develop his creativity. He reflects on why today's overscheduled, screen-filled childhoods leave too little room for imagination, boredom, and meaningful connection. He also shares the remarkable journey behind his music career, including turning down a full college scholarship, boldly reaching out to Phil Wickham, and watching his music unexpectedly go viral in Brazil. Plus, Seph introduces his beautifully illustrated new children's book, Counting My Blessings, and discusses fatherhood, trusting God's direction, and teaching children to recognize life's blessings—even when things don't go as planned. ** A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them out below:  My Green Mattress: Visit www.mygreenmattress.com  and save 15% on your order during their Labor Day Sale. Plus, use code 1000hours for an additional $10 off your cart total when you purchase any mattress. BetterHelp: Visit  www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS  today to get 10% off your first month. Quince - Visit www.quince.com/outside and get free shipping and 365 day returns IXL Learning - Head to www.ixl.com/1000hours to get an exclusive 20% savings on your membership Whisker - Take care of your cats while taking an additional $50 off bundles with code 1000HOURS when you shop www.whisker.com/1000HOURS  Looking for guided adventures that will blow you away with their attention to detail? Head to www.exploreworldwide.com and tell them 1KHO sent you! Muzzle Sleep Tape - Go to MuzzleSleep.com and use code 1000HOURS for 10% off.  Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/1000hours  with code 1000hours Ka’Chava - Go to https://kachava.com and use code 1000HOURS for 15% off your first order. Hey Polo - Protect your loved ones without spying on them. Go to heypolo.com/1000hours or use code 1000HOURS and get 70% off your first year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Oct 7

    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 deeper relationship with God can transform the way we see ourselves and others. Together, Ginny and Stasi explore the different ways we experience God—as potter, shepherd, father, mother, friend, and more—and what each reveals about His character. They talk about learning to trust again, embracing childlike wonder and play, extending mercy to ourselves and our children, and finding freedom from shame. It’s a hope-filled conversation about healing, identity, faith, and discovering that even the most difficult parts of our stories are never the end. Get Stasi's Book HERE! ** A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them out below:  My Green Mattress: Visit www.mygreenmattress.com  and save 15% on your order during their Labor Day Sale. Plus, use code 1000hours for an additional $10 off your cart total when you purchase any mattress. BetterHelp: Visit  www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS  today to get 10% off your first month. Quince - Visit www.quince.com/outside and get free shipping and 365 day returns IXL Learning - Head to www.ixl.com/1000hours to get an exclusive 20% savings on your membership Whisker - Take care of your cats while taking an additional $50 off bundles with code 1000HOURS when you shop www.whisker.com/1000HOURS  Looking for guided adventures that will blow you away with their attention to detail? Head to www.exploreworldwide.com and tell them 1KHO sent you! Muzzle Sleep Tape - Go to MuzzleSleep.com and use code 1000HOURS for 10% off.  Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/1000hours  with code 1000hours Ka’Chava - Go to https://kachava.com and use code 1000HOURS for 15% off your first order. Hey Polo - Protect your loved ones without spying on them. Go to heypolo.com/1000hours or use code 1000HOURS and get 70% off your first year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Oct 6

    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 decline, pregnancy, aging, and how movement turns on the parts of the brain responsible for thinking and attention. Dr. Ratey also explains why exercising outside and with other people is especially powerful, why dance is extraordinary for the brain, and why getting kids moving before they learn will change what happens in the classroom. Exercise isn't just about looking better. It is one of the best tools we have to build healthier, stronger, more resilient brains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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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