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The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

That Sounds Fun Network

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

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60:34

1KHO 527: The Age of the Trophy Child | Carl Honore,...

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast ·

2025/07/17

Are we raising children—or building résumés? In this powerful episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich sits down with internationally bestselling author Carl Honoré (In Praise of Slowness, Under Pressure) to explore the dark undercurrent of modern parenting: the obsession with performance. From Baby Einstein to Mandarin in the Moses basket, today’s childhood has become a race—and our kids are burning out before they even begin.Honoré calls out the rise of the “trophy child” and

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62:51

1KHO 526: Parents Want To Talk About Vaccines More...

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2025/07/16

Why are the conversations parents care about most the ones they’re told they can’t have? In this powerful and eye-opening episode, board-certified pediatrician Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to unpack one of the most taboo topics in modern parenting: vaccines. With decades of experience, a master’s in epidemiology, and a thriving integrative practice, Dr. Warsh lays out a clear, respectful, and research-driven case for why parents deserve full transparency and

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60:50

1KHO 525: Zero Time to Pee | Rachelle Crawford, How...

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2025/07/15

What happens when your life moves so fast that even a bathroom break for your toddler feels impossible? In this honest and hilarious episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich welcomes Rachelle Crawford, author of How to Be Busy, to talk about that breaking-point moment—and everything it revealed about modern motherhood, hurry culture, and the myth of doing it all. Together, they explore what it means to live well even when life is full. You’ll learn why the problem isn’t busyness, but

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61:27

1KHO 524: Durable Trades in a Brittle World | Rory...

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2025/07/14

What happens when the work we do no longer serves our families—but separates them? In this thought-provoking and deeply resonant episode, Ginny Yurich sits down with Rory Groves, author of Durable Trades and The Family Economy, to uncover why modern life feels so unstable—and what we can do about it. From brittle supply chains to generational fragmentation, Rory exposes how the very systems we were told to rely on are now cracking under pressure. But there is another way. One that’s slower, older,

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46:00

1KHO 523: From Couch, to Garden, to Whole Foods and a...

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2025/07/11

Helene Leeds and Penelope Popkin are living proof that transformation doesn’t come in a pill, a quick fix, or a viral trend—it grows slowly, like a garden. In this powerful episode, mother and daughter share their deeply personal journey through food addiction, depression, emotional healing, and ultimately, 160 pounds of natural weight loss. When every expert said to stay quiet, Helene refused. When Penelope was told she was “fine,” she knew she wasn’t. Together, they rejected the status quo and

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59:45

1KHO 522: The Perfect Homestead Is Wherever You Live...

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2025/07/10

What if you didn’t need land, animals, or a barn to start homesteading? Samantha Mauermann of Acres and Aprons shares her incredible journey from rejecting her unconventional childhood to embracing it with open arms—then turning it into a thriving homestead business. In just 18 months, she went from a fixer-upper and two chickens to 23 acres, dairy animals, bees, a viral Instagram following, and a purpose-driven life rooted in family and faith.In this heartfelt episode, we talk about childhood

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47:36

1KHO 521: Nature is an Essential Part of Childhood |...

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2025/07/09

What if we've misunderstood what children really need? In this powerful fourth appearance, Linda McGurk—Swedish-American journalist and bestselling author of There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather and The Open-Air Life—joins Ginny Yurich to remind us of a fundamental truth: nature is not a luxury or a seasonal activity—it is essential to childhood itself. Drawing from her Scandinavian upbringing and years of raising kids in both the U.S. and Sweden, Linda shares why outdoor play in all weather builds

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64:11

1KHO 520: Learning That’s Tethered to Real Life |...

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2025/07/08

What if the most lasting lessons your kids learn didn’t come from a textbook—but from a creek bed, a moth wing, or a flashlight beam sweeping across the night? In this powerful and joy-filled episode, Ginny Yurich welcomes Hudson and Morgan Wild—two of the beloved Wild Brothers—for a conversation that’s deeply affirming for parents who want more than a screen-based childhood for their kids. The Wild Brothers share how growing up in the jungles of Indonesia shaped their imaginations, values, and

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63:09

1KHO 519: How to Avoid Interrupted Potential, Stunted...

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2025/07/07

We’re watching it happen in real time: children who are overstimulated, underdeveloped, and cut off from the real-world experiences that shape a full, vibrant life. In this groundbreaking conversation, Dr. Nicholas Kardaras—addiction expert and bestselling author of Glow Kids—returns to the podcast alongside Andrew Laubacher, executive director of Humanality. Together, they expose the modern epidemic of screen dependence, explore its spiritual and neurological toll, and explain why childhood itself

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54:37

1KHO 518: From Backyard Builds to Confidence-Building...

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2025/07/05

What if your family could build more than just a cabin—what if you could build confidence, competence, and connection all at once? In this compelling conversation, Keith Phillips from Heartland Bunkies joins Ginny Yurich to explore how the humble “bunkie”—a Canadian-style mini cabin—offers far more than extra space. Together they uncover how hands-on, meaningful projects like building a bunkie can ignite creativity, combat consumerism, and restore the family unit through shared purpose and physical

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57:49

1KHO 517: From Dental Scrubs to 20 Million Followers,...

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2025/07/04

What happens when you mix home videos, a 12-second TikTok, and a New Year’s resolution? For Kay and Tay Dudley, it sparked a whirlwind transformation from dental assistant and engineering student to full-time content creators with over 20 million followers. In this surprising and heartfelt conversation, Ginny Yurich sits down with the couple behind the viral sensation to unpack how a simple idea—filming their everyday moments—evolved into a life-changing career, all while navigating health

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63:26

1KHO 516: Real Faith, Real Adventure, Real Childhood...

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2025/07/03

What if your kids spent more time tracking manatees than chasing likes? In this inspiring episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich welcomes Morgan and Hudson Wild—two of the original Wild Brothers—to explore what it means to grow up off the grid, immersed in creation and faith. From their childhood in the jungles of Indonesia to their current adventures in Florida and beyond, the brothers share how curiosity, family, and a Gospel-rooted worldview shaped every part of their lives.Now

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55:06

1KHO 515: How to Fail Well | Diane Boden, Clear...

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2025/07/02

What if failure wasn’t the end—but the path forward? In this vulnerable and thought-provoking episode, Diane Boden returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to discuss her bold decision to rebrand her long-running show Minimalist Moms into Clear Intentions. Together, Diane and Ginny Yurich explore the messy beauty of growth, identity, and the risk of shifting directions when something no longer fits—especially when you've built an entire identity around it. What does it mean to live intentionally in

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1KHO 514: How to Love Deeper in a Shallow World |...

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast ·

2025/07/01

What does it actually mean to love your neighbor—not in theory, but in the chaotic, disconnected world we live in today? In this thought-provoking conversation, Ginny Yurich welcomes sought-after Bible teacher and author Jada Edwards to discuss her new book, A New Way to Love Your Neighbor. Together, they explore how true love is more than politeness or random acts of kindness—it’s curiosity, courage, and a willingness to know both others and yourself more deeply. Jada offers practical and

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58:50

1KHO 513: The Business of Replacing Parents - How Big...

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2025/06/30

In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Susan Linn returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to expose how Big Tech and big business are working to replace—not support—parents. From algorithmic toys and social robots to persuasive “educational” marketing, today’s most powerful industries are selling convenience at the cost of creativity, relationships, and childhood itself.Dr. Linn, a renowned psychologist, author, and pioneer in protecting children from commercial exploitation, unpacks

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52:22

1KHO 512: When You Feel Inadequate, Start Anyway |...

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2025/06/27

We live in a culture that tells us we have to be ready before we begin—but what if that’s a lie that keeps us stuck? In this deeply personal and empowering conversation, Her True Worth co-founder and bestselling author Brittany Maher joins Ginny Yurich to talk about the myth of adequacy, the illusion of perfection, and the sacredness of small steps. Drawing from her new book, Ready As You Are, Brittany offers honest reflections on postpartum anxiety, freezing under pressure, and what it means to

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61:48

1KHO 511: Parents Are Right to Nag Their Kids to Go...

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast ·

2025/06/26

In his fourth appearance on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Thomas Kersting—licensed therapist, author, and former school counselor—returns to share what he’s witnessed over 25 years on the front lines of youth mental health. From skyrocketing anxiety levels since 2012 to rising oppositional behavior and sleep deprivation, Kersting explains how screens, social conformity, and parental fear have reshaped childhood—and not for the better. But he also offers hope: the solution is far simpler than most

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58:05

1KHO 510: A Life Centered Around Intentional...

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast ·

2025/06/25

What if healing, purpose, and joy could all begin with a walk—and a willingness to connect? In this powerful episode, Mark and Senya Ostach open up about their journey toward living a life anchored in intentional connection, even in the midst of grief, distraction, and digital overload. From their blind date beginnings to creating a family culture rooted in presence over pixels, they share how storytelling, faith, and slowing down became transformational tools in their home. Together, they’ve

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1KHO 509: Dry Eye, Blinking Problems, and Digital...

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast ·

2025/06/24

What if your child’s screen time is causing permanent damage—and you don’t even know it yet? In this compelling episode, Ginny Yurich sits down with Clare Morell, public policy expert and author of The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones. Together, they unpack one of the most startling screen-related health issues facing kids today: chronic dry eye. Once seen only in the elderly, dry eye is now affecting children as young as eight—often irreversibly—due to reduced

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1KHO 508: They Said He Needed Drugs for Life. He Was...

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast ·

2025/06/23

When Barbie Rivera’s six-year-old son came home from school, she was told he was mentally disabled and would need psychotropic medication for life. But he was just a bright, bilingual little boy who confused his sixes and nines. In this gripping episode, Barbie shares her powerful story—one that exposes the systemic pressure to medicate children, the brokenness of early childhood education, and what happens when we ignore developmental phases in favor of compliance and convenience.Host Ginny

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