The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

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The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Childhood is finite at just shy of 9.5 million minutes. We only get one shot at it. One of the biggest decisions we make is how we will use that time. Research has confirmed time and time again that what children are naturally and unabashedly drawn to, unrestricted outside play, contributes extensively to every area of childhood development. The importance here cannot be understated. Every year we aim to match nature time with the average amount of American kid screen time (which is currently 1200 hours per year). Have a goal. Track your time outside. Take back childhood. Inspire others.

  1. 12H AGO

    1KHO 481: When We Rob Childhood, We Also Steal Their Future | Mike McLeod, GrowNOW ADHD

    What if the root of our youth mental health crisis isn’t just academic pressure or social media—but the quiet erasure of childhood itself? In this gripping and deeply practical episode, ADHD executive function expert Mike McLeod to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast for his most urgent conversation yet. Together, we dive into the realities of raising kids in a screen-saturated, performance-obsessed culture—and what it’s costing them. From summer packets to chatbots replacing real relationships, we explore how childhood has been engineered for burnout, and why reclaiming play, boredom, and independence is the antidote our kids desperately need. Mike makes a compelling case that parenting doesn’t need to be more complicated—it needs to be simpler, more connected, and more rooted in what actually works. He lays out three critical skills to focus on this summer: people skills, executive function, and the ability to persevere through boredom. If you’ve ever felt the ache that something about modern childhood is off, this conversation will give you language, vision, and tools to chart a better path forward. It’s not about doing more—it’s about doing less of the wrong things and giving our kids their childhood (and future) back. ** Learn more about Mike and all he has to offer (including his phenomenal podcast) here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 3m

  2. 1D AGO

    1KHO 480: The Skills Kids Actually Need to Navigate Life | David Thomas and Sissy Goff, Raising Boys & Girls

    In this power-packed episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich welcomes back two of the most trusted voices in parenting—David Thomas and Sissy Goff from the Daystar Counseling Clinic and The Raising Boys & Girls Podcast. For the first time together on the show, David and Sissy dive deep into the social, emotional, and spiritual milestones our kids must hit to thrive—skills that don’t show up on a report card but make all the difference in life. From why listening is the secret to becoming an interesting person, to how healthy risk fuels resilience, they bring real insight and practical tools for every parent. With warmth, wit, and decades of clinical experience, David and Sissy explore everything from perfectionism in preschoolers to the epidemic of anxious adolescents—and how playful training can shift the entire trajectory. They introduce their new Daystar Dogs book series, designed to equip even the youngest children with courage, resilience, and emotional vocabulary. This episode is a hopeful call to action: parenting is the training ground, and we have what it takes to raise kids who do, too. ** Learn more about David and Sissy and all they have to offer here Get your copy of Lucy Learns to Be Brave here Get your copy of Owen Learns He Has What it Takes here Get your copy of Are My Kids On Track? here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 2m

  3. 2D AGO

    1KHO 479: Finding the Courage to Say “My Child Needs More Time” | Zan Tyler, The Zan Tyler Podcast

    When Zan Tyler uttered the words “My child needs more time,” she had no idea it would lead to threats of jail time, legal battles, and ultimately helping with homeschooling on a national scale. In this powerful episode kicking off a special homeschool-focused series, Ginny Yurich and Zan Tyler reflect on the early days of the homeschooling movement, the courage it takes to advocate for your child, and why the simple act of stepping outside the system is doing more good than you think. Zan’s story is one of faith, perseverance, and legacy—but it also speaks directly to the parent who’s feeling unsure, behind, or just plain tired. If you’ve ever wondered whether homeschooling is right for your family (or if you’re doing it “right”), this episode is for you. ** Get your copy of Homeschooling, You're Doing it Right Just By Doing It here Learn more about Zan and everything she has to offer (including her wonderful podcast) here Here Zan speak at FPEA or CHEC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 11m

  4. 3D AGO

    1KHO 478: Later Is Just Another Word for Never | Sahil Bloom, The Five Types of Wealth

    What if everything you’ve been chasing—money, titles, recognition—is pulling you further from the life you actually want? In this gripping, mind-altering episode, Ginny Yurich sits down with Sahil Bloom, bestselling author of The Five Types of Wealth, for a raw and powerful conversation that just might change how you spend your time, build your family, and define success. Sahil unpacks the “poverty of more,” the illusion of the arrival fallacy, and why being a “time billionaire” is the most overlooked kind of wealth in our modern world. This episode challenges you to reimagine your life’s scoreboard, and it delivers the clarity we’re all craving: what actually matters, and how to protect it. Through relatable stories, shocking data, and vulnerable moments, Sahil and Ginny explore how to raise grounded kids in a world obsessed with more, how to define your own “enough,” and why tiny shifts in focus—like a Tuesday night dinner or coaching your kid’s sports team—can redefine legacy. It’s not just about having more time; it’s about designing a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. Don’t miss this one—it might be the most important episode of the year. ** Learn more about Sahil and all he has to offer here Get your copy of The Five Types of Wealth here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    59 min

  5. 6D AGO

    1KHO 477: What Every Boy Needs Before He Turns 10 (And Why It Starts With You) | Molly DeFrank, Mothering Boys

    Molly DeFrank returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with a powerful message for moms of boys in a rapidly shifting culture. Drawing from her new book Mothering Boys: Eight Things Your Son Needs Before He Turns 10, Molly breaks down what young boys actually need from their moms—especially in a world that increasingly devalues masculinity and replaces human relationships with screens and AI companions. With urgency and encouragement, she shares research-backed insights, practical tools, and soul-shifting stories—from Stephen King to hyena #3—that affirm the everyday moments of motherhood are shaping our sons’ futures far more than we realize. In this compelling conversation, Molly and Ginny dive deep into why family dinners (even the chaotic ones) still matter, how screen time is silently stealing our kids’ resilience, and why failure might be the greatest gift we give our children. They discuss the cultural erosion of boyhood, the rise of AI “relationships,” and the critical importance of wonder, outdoor play, grit, and belonging. This episode is both a wake-up call and a warm hug for moms raising boys—and a call to amp up our efforts before the window closes. ** Learn more about Molly and everything she has to offer here Get a copy of Mothering Boys here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    59 min

  6. MAY 7

    1KHO 476: Why So Many Are Sick Before They Even Grow Up | Aly Cohen, Detoxify

    Rates of chronic illness are soaring in both children and adults—and many are getting sick younger, with no family history to explain it. In this gripping episode, Dr. Aly Cohen, a board-certified rheumatologist and environmental health expert, exposes how tens of thousands of unregulated chemicals are quietly infiltrating our homes, foods, water, and personal care routines. Drawing from her new book Detoxify, Dr. Cohen explains how immune- and hormone-disrupting chemicals are linked to rising rates of autoimmune disease, obesity, anxiety, allergies, and more—and why this chemical overload often begins before a child is even born. But this isn’t a doom-and-gloom conversation—it’s a call to action. Dr. Cohen shares realistic, affordable ways families can reduce their toxic load, including simple product swaps, smarter food choices, and the surprising power of sweating, sleeping, and even bouncing on a trampoline. With science-backed clarity and mother-to-mother warmth, Dr. Cohen helps us reclaim our health from a system that won’t do it for us. If you want to raise healthier kids in a toxic world, this episode is essential. *** Learn more about Dr. Aly Cohen and all she has to offer here Get your copy of Detoxify here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    59 min

  7. MAY 6

    1KHO 475: Does the Damage From My Past Put a Lid On My Future? | Lisa Harper, A Jesus-Shaped Life

    In this vulnerable and hope-filled episode, bestselling author and theologian Lisa Harper joins Ginny Yurich to explore one of the most pressing questions of our time: does past pain disqualify us from future purpose? With her signature blend of humor, warmth, and depth, Lisa shares her powerful adoption story, how trauma shaped her early years, and the way God met her in the darkest places to bring about redemption. From being told she shouldn’t become a mother because of her history of abuse to becoming a single parent through adoption in her 50s, Lisa offers hard-won wisdom and a message of restoration for anyone who’s ever felt disqualified by their past. Together, Lisa and Ginny unpack deep theological truths in a way that’s accessible, practical, and deeply personal. They discuss the theology of tears, the beauty of community, and how diving into Scripture with curiosity (and even a little queso) can radically transform your life. This conversation is for the one who’s weary, the one who’s healing, and the one who’s wondering if there’s still a beautiful future ahead. Spoiler: there is. ** Get your copy of A Jesus Shaped Life here Learn more about Lisa and all she has to offer (including her podcast!) here ** A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them out below:  Geviti: Visit https://www.gogeviti.com/1000hoursoutside for 20% off your first three months of membership! Active Skin Repair: Visit www.ActiveSkinRepair.com  to learn more about Active Skin Repair and their commitment to 1% for the planet and use code: 1000hours to save 20% on all Active Skin Repair products Select Quote: Head to www.selectquote.com/1000hours to learn more.  Crowd Health: Learn more at www.joincrowdhealth.com and get started today for just $99 per month for your first three months by using code 1000HOURS.  NIV Application Bible: Visit www.faithgateway.com/NIVAB and use code OUTSIDE to save 10%! BetterHelp: Visit  www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS  today to get 10% off your first month. Thrive Market: Visit https://tinyurl.com/1KHOThriveMarket  for 30% off your first order plus a FREE $60 gift! Quince: Go to https://tinyurl.com/1KHOQuince for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns CRU - To give, text HOUR to 71326 or visit www.give.cru.org/hour  Reliefband -Visit https://tinyurl.com/1KHOreliefband and use code 1000HOURS to save 20% and free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr

  8. MAY 5

    1KHO 474: Using Psychology as a Weapon Against Children | Dr. Richard Freed, Better Than Real Life

    This might be the most important episode we’ve ever released. Dr. Richard Freed, psychologist and author of Better Than Real Life, pulls back the curtain on persuasive design—the hidden psychological science used by tech companies to keep kids glued to their screens. These technologies aren't just entertaining—they’re engineered by neuroscientists to exploit children's deepest instincts and hijack their brains. Most parents have never heard of this, yet it’s quietly reshaping childhood as we know it. We talk about the ethics of manipulating kids, why screen time guidelines have mysteriously disappeared, and how AI is supercharging the problem. From children who won’t get off devices to teens forming relationships with AI bots, Dr. Freed explains how we got here—and what we must do to reclaim real life for our kids. If you’ve felt like you're losing your child to a screen, this episode will help you understand why. ** Get your copy of Better Than Real Life here Learn more about Dr. Richard Freed here **A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them out below:  Geviti: Visit https://www.gogeviti.com/1000hoursoutside for 20% off your first three months of membership! Active Skin Repair: Visit www.ActiveSkinRepair.com  to learn more about Active Skin Repair and their commitment to 1% for the planet and use code: 1000hours to save 20% on all Active Skin Repair products Select Quote: Head to www.selectquote.com/1000hours to learn more.  Crowd Health: Learn more at www.joincrowdhealth.com and get started today for just $99 per month for your first three months by using code 1000HOURS.  NIV Application Bible: Visit www.faithgateway.com/NIVAB and use code OUTSIDE to save 10%! BetterHelp: Visit  www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS  today to get 10% off your first month. Thrive Market: Visit https://tinyurl.com/1KHOThriveMarket  for 30% off your first order plus a FREE $60 gift! Quince: Go to https://tinyurl.com/1KHOQuince for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns CRU - To give, text HOUR to 71326 or visit www.give.cru.org/hour  Reliefband -Visit https://tinyurl.com/1KHOreliefband and use code 1000HOURS to save 20% and free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min
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Childhood is finite at just shy of 9.5 million minutes. We only get one shot at it. One of the biggest decisions we make is how we will use that time. Research has confirmed time and time again that what children are naturally and unabashedly drawn to, unrestricted outside play, contributes extensively to every area of childhood development. The importance here cannot be understated. Every year we aim to match nature time with the average amount of American kid screen time (which is currently 1200 hours per year). Have a goal. Track your time outside. Take back childhood. Inspire others.

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