The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

I love the passion Ginny has for this movement. I’ve listened for a couple years and my 2 boys are on their 2nd year of achieving their thousand hours. I am a family medicine PA and regularly prescribe outdoor time and less screen time to my younger patients who struggle so much with mental health. Although we don’t choose to homeschool, it sounds like it’s the best option for some families and Ginny is very respectful of her guests’ opinions when they clearly differ from hers during her interviews. I love the variety she provides through all the different books she reads. A couple notes I must mention though: totally disagree with the notion that the medical field is somehow out to get everyone, I am pro vaccines/anti preventable illness, and know that not all public schools are evil lol. Also, Dr Peter Gray’s thoughts on smartphones being somehow positive for children is a little crazy given all the research to the contrary and he talks against Johnathan Haidt who partners with for Let Grow, so I’m not sure what that’s about. Love you, Ginny!

I have to agree with a couple others on the Sam Sorbo episode. Yes, I share some of her opinions but she is very judgmental. Ginny, you are great. We are the same generation and grew up in Michigan. We share many of the same values. But I do find it difficult when you give avid Trump supporters a venue. I know you avoid politics but this woman was dipping her toe in too much. I choose home education and am fortunate to have that choice. Not everyone does. Also, being compassionate and empathetic to our fellow humans and having good moral character (and many would add being a good Christian) seem to be what disgusts this woman about people with 'progressive politics'. It is not the progressives poisoning our culture. It is people like the sociopath in office and the millions supporting him in their cognitive dissonance.

Ginny, thank you for all of the effort and preparation it must take to put together such densely relevant material for these episodes. As a homeschooling mom of 4 with an education background- I would LOVE to read every book myself, but often times the “real” parts of life just have to come before I can sit and turn my own pages. Your podcast keeps me surrounded by the most compelling, inspiring, faith based real life authors and ideas while I do all of those important home tasks and keep me fueled with new ideas for my kids. I don’t often leave reviews, but you are making an immeasurable impact, and I think you should hear that often :)

I finally started listening to this podcast about 6 months ago or so, and I am so glad I did!! My family and I love being outside and spending time in nature, so I had downloaded the 1000 hours outside app a while ago. I kept getting emails about podcasts because of this and used to just delete them, then one stood out and I listened. Then I kept listening, and I really connected with all of Ginny’s enthusiasm and energy. She interviews some very remarkable guests and each conversation she has leaves you feeling rejuvenated. This podcast isn’t just about going outside or just homeschooling (which we actually do not do, my daughters go to traditional school), but it is also about viewing the world and experiencing it fully. The topics and authors that she brings on are thought provoking and will inspire you to add some habits to your life, or encourage you to continue with others. She has such a gift for welcoming her guests and giving the listeners an insight into what the book or books were that this author wrote. The conversations she has go much deeper than surface level and leave me feeling like I’ve benefited from hearing them. I highly recommend this podcast and will continue to share it with my family and friends!!