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 me...
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Sep 29, 2026 · 58:24
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…
Sep 28, 2026 · 57:10
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:…
Sep 27, 2026 · 53:39
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…
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:01:34
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…
Sep 24, 2026 · 56:16
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…
Sep 23, 2026 · 51:55
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…
Sep 22, 2026 · 1:00:30
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…
Sep 21, 2026 · 57:29
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…
Sep 20, 2026 · 54:47
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…
Sep 18, 2026 · 55:14
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,…
Sep 17, 2026 · 1:04:15
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…
Sep 16, 2026 · 59:50
What happens when reaching the top isn’t really the point? In this episode, Ginny sits down with legendary climber Emily Harrington, star of the Netflix documentary Girl Climber,…
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:06:48
What if the biggest threat to childhood isn’t screens—but the loss of freedom, play, and independence? Ginny welcomes back psychologist and Free to Learn author Dr. Peter Gray…
Sep 14, 2026 · 58:39
What if the things we chase to feel worthy—success, achievement, appearance, approval—can’t actually give us the worth we’re looking for? Ginny sits down with psychologist and…
Sep 13, 2026 · 58:55
Fear has a way of creeping into everything—from parenting and health to our future, relationships, and the pressure to keep up. But what if the answer isn’t trying harder to…
Sep 11, 2026 · 54:53
Ginny Yurich sits down with Barry Hoffner, author of Belonging to the World: A Journey from Grief to Connection in Every Country on Earth, to explore how profound loss led him on…
Sep 10, 2026 · 1:03:17
What if getting dirty is actually good for your kids? Ginny Yurich sits down with microbiome scientist Dr. Jack Gilbert, co-author of Dirt Is Good, to explore how exposure to the…
Sep 9, 2026 · 1:00:19
Ginny Yurich sits down with Dr. Russ Harris, physician, therapist, and bestselling author of The Happiness Trap, for a powerful conversation about why our pursuit of happiness…
Sep 8, 2026 · 1:01:21
Ginny Yurich welcomes Dr. Will Cole back to the podcast for a fascinating conversation about why our bodies may be aging faster than ever—and what we can do about it. Drawing…
Sep 7, 2026 · 54:35
Ginny Yurich sits down with Dr. Tamara Rosier, founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan and author of Your Brain’s Not Broken and the new Your Brain’s Not Broken for Teens and…
Sep 6, 2026 · 50:52
Ginny Yurich sits down with Ben Peterson, author of When Intelligence Isn’t Human: Navigating Your Faith in the Age of AI, for a timely conversation about what families need to…
Sep 5, 2026 · 1:01:30
International fashion model, actress, author, and educational freedom advocate Sam Sorbo joins Ginny for a wide-ranging conversation about homeschooling, parenting, and what it…
Sep 4, 2026 · 49:14
What if one of the biggest ways to create a healthier home is hiding right underneath you while you sleep? In this episode, Ginny sits down with Tim Masters, founder of My Green…
Sep 3, 2026 · 55:11
Ginny Yurich sits down with Danish dad, author, entrepreneur, and longtime unschooling parent Jesper Conrad for a wide-ranging conversation about fatherhood, family, creativity,…
Sep 2, 2026 · 55:38
Ginny Yurich sits down with Tamara Neufeld Strijack, co-author of Reclaiming Our Students, for a powerful conversation about what children need to thrive in a world increasingly…
Sep 1, 2026 · 56:59
Ginny Yurich sits down with physician, resilience expert, and Your Brain on Nature author Dr. Eva Selhub to explore the remarkable ways nature influences our brains, bodies,…
Aug 31, 2026 · 49:03
What if one of the most effective parenting tools isn’t another consequence or reward, but play? Ginny is joined by Dr. Kim Van Dusen, licensed marriage and family therapist,…
Aug 30, 2026 · 59:07
What happens when the faith that once sustained you no longer feels big enough for the questions you’re carrying? Ginny sits down with bestselling author Ian Morgan Cron to…
Aug 29, 2026 · 51:59
What if one of the best tools for raising capable, confident kids is already sitting in your kitchen? In this episode, Ginny talks with Jack and Emmy Zhang, founders of Cooking…
Aug 28, 2026 · 1:09:34
Ginny welcomes midwife and longtime friend Beth Barbeau of Indigo Forest back for her tenth appearance to continue their conversation about birth, motherhood, and the…
Aug 27, 2026 · 53:30
Ginny Yurich sits down with Active Skin Repair founder Justin Gardner to talk about the surprisingly simple product that has become a go-to in the Yurich household for the…
Aug 26, 2026 · 54:31
Ginny Yurich sits down with acclaimed designer Jean Stoffer and her daughter Grace Start for a conversation that reaches far beyond beautiful homes. Jean shares the remarkable,…
Aug 25, 2026 · 54:41
Ginny Yurich sits down with psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Rick Hanson to talk about a truth mothers desperately need to hear: you deserve to be happy and healthy, too.…
Aug 24, 2026 · 55:35
What if the secret to a calmer home isn’t organizing more—but taking more away? Ginny sits down with New York Times bestselling author Myquillyn Smith to talk about her new book,…
Aug 23, 2026 · 55:48
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,…
Aug 22, 2026 · 40:30
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…
Aug 21, 2026 · 54:13
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…
Aug 20, 2026 · 56:25
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…
Aug 19, 2026 · 57:22
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…
Aug 18, 2026 · 55:20
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…
Aug 17, 2026 · 58:36
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…
Aug 16, 2026 · 50:57
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…
Aug 15, 2026 · 52:48
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…
Aug 14, 2026 · 56:49
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…
Aug 13, 2026 · 1:04:15
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,…
Aug 12, 2026 · 54:16
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…
Aug 11, 2026 · 54:44
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…
Aug 10, 2026 · 58:11
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…
Aug 9, 2026 · 52:13
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…
Aug 8, 2026 · 58:09
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…
Aug 7, 2026 · 51:06
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…
Aug 6, 2026 · 58:39
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…
Aug 5, 2026 · 56:34
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…
Aug 4, 2026 · 58:24
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,…
Aug 3, 2026 · 57:47
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…
Aug 2, 2026 · 48:10
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…
Aug 1, 2026 · 49:20
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…
Jul 31, 2026 · 49:01
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…
Jul 30, 2026 · 55:33
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,…
Jul 29, 2026 · 57:11
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…
Jul 28, 2026 · 57:28
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…
Jul 27, 2026 · 55:30
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…
Jul 26, 2026 · 53:02
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…
Jul 25, 2026 · 53:08
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…
Jul 24, 2026 · 1:03:17
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…
Jul 23, 2026 · 1:01:32
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…
Jul 22, 2026 · 57:28
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…
Jul 21, 2026 · 58:27
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…
Jul 20, 2026 · 55:44
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…
Jul 19, 2026 · 54:16
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…
Jul 18, 2026 · 47:30
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…
Jul 17, 2026 · 55:56
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…
Jul 16, 2026 · 58:39
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…
Jul 15, 2026 · 59:04
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…
Jul 14, 2026 · 53:14
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…
Jul 13, 2026 · 52:05
English poet, singer-songwriter, Anglican priest, academic, YouTube sensation, and bestselling author Malcolm Guite joins us today! In this episode we explore why stories,…
Jul 12, 2026 · 1:00:41
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…
Jul 11, 2026 · 44:38
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…
Jul 10, 2026 · 54:47
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…
Jul 9, 2026 · 54:12
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…
Jul 8, 2026 · 1:06:18
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…
Jul 7, 2026 · 54:28
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,…
Jul 6, 2026 · 56:16
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…
Jul 5, 2026 · 53:03
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…
Jul 4, 2026 · 53:52
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…
Jul 3, 2026 · 59:24
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…
Jul 2, 2026 · 54:29
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,…
Jul 1, 2026 · 52:26
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…
Jun 30, 2026 · 1:00:25
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,…
Jun 29, 2026 · 1:00:57
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…
Jun 28, 2026 · 57:16
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…
Jun 27, 2026 · 52:22
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…
Jun 26, 2026 · 57:59
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…
Jun 25, 2026 · 55:04
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…
Jun 24, 2026 · 56:07
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…
Jun 23, 2026 · 53:49
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…
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:00:11
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…
Jun 21, 2026 · 50:02
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…
Jun 20, 2026 · 51:35
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…
Jun 19, 2026 · 50:58
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,…
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