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The My Outdoorsy Mom Podcast

Julianne Nienberg

The My Outdoorsy Mom Podcast is your go-to space for real-life motherhood, nature play, outdoor parenting, and raising confident kids through everyday adventures.I’m your host, Julianne Nienberg—a mom of three, backyard adventure enthusiast, and your go-to gal for helping you get outside and make meaningful memories with your kids.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to be a “perfect” parent, this show is for you.Here, we ditch the guilt and lean into the kind of simple, soul-filling time

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EP 34: Raising Capable Teens Who Can Cook (and Why It...

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2026/04/20

In this episode of The My Outdoorsy Mom Podcast, I’m joined by Katie Kimball, founder of Raising Healthy Families, creator of Kids Cook Real Food and Teens Cook Real Food, and mom of four. This conversation is all about raising kids—especially teens—who can actually do things in the real world. We talk about cooking, yes… but also confidence, responsibility, anxiety, independence, and what kids really need before they leave home. If you’ve ever thought: “I should be teaching my kids more… but...

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EP 33: Midlife Rebirth, Transformational Travel, and...

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2026/04/13

In this episode of The My Outdoorsy Mom Podcast, I’m joined by Christina McEvoy, founder of Your Limitless Adventures, a company that leads transformational travel experiences for women around the world. I had the opportunity to travel with Christina to Guatemala earlier this year—and this conversation is a reflection of that experience, the growth that happens when women step outside their everyday lives, and why midlife might actually be the most powerful chapter yet. We talk about identity...

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EP 32: Kiera Liu on Memory Keeping, Camera Rolls, and...

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2026/03/30

In this episode of The My Outdoorsy Mom Podcast, I’m joined by Kiera Liu, founder of Frame of Life, retired criminal defense attorney turned photographer, visual storyteller, and host of the Frame of Life Podcast. Kiera’s work lives at the intersection of motherhood, storytelling, and legacy. In this conversation, we talk about why the small, ordinary moments matter so much, how parents can get more intentional about memory keeping, and how to stop letting thousands of photos sit untouched in...

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EP 31: Beyond the Front Door with Josée Bergeron |...

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2026/03/23

In this episode of The My Outdoorsy Mom Podcast, I’m joined by Josée Bergeron, the voice behind Backwoods Mama and author of the beautiful new book Beyond the Front Door: Embracing Nature for a Happier, Healthier Family. Josée is a mom of five, a former nurse, and a thoughtful advocate for helping families reconnect with nature in a way that feels gentle, grounded, and realistic. In this conversation, we talk about what happens when motherhood feels overstimulating, when family life gets pull...

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EP 30: Season 2 Finale | Free to Fly: Hard Truths,...

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2025/12/01

To close out Season 2, Julianne welcomes licensed psychotherapist and parent coach Nicole Runyon to discuss her powerful new book, Free to Fly. This isn’t just another parenting book—it’s a manifesto calling out the powerful forces that are sabotaging childhood. Nicole shares how big tech, big food, and big pharma prey on kids and parents, and what we can do to reclaim our families' health, rhythms, and relationships. From early childhood development to the dangers of overstimulation, retaine...

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EP 29: Restoring Movement, Grit, and Purpose: Why...

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2025/11/24

What if your child’s best classroom isn’t a room at all? In this episode, Patrick Whalen, Marine Corps veteran and founder of Iliad Athletics, shares why physical movement, especially outdoors, is essential for kids’ character development, cognitive growth, and lifelong health. Patrick shares how his time in the military, the classroom, and as a boarding school founder led him to launch a company rooted in the belief that the body is an untapped source of learning. He explains the...

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EP 28: The Nature of Rest with Eryn Lynum

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2025/11/17

In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Eryn Lynum — author of The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living, host of the top-ranked family podcast Nat Theo, and certified master naturalist. Eryn shares how her family embraced Sabbath rhythms after hitting burnout, and how rest — both biblically and biologically — has become a life-giving anchor in their home. We explore the theology behind rest, how nature points us to God’s design, what Sabbath actually looks ...

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EP 27: Wildlife, Wonder & Brave Wilderness: A...

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2025/11/03

Ray Tiller is a wildlife filmmaker, Brave Wilderness host, and the creative force behind the YouTube channel Fintastic Films. In this episode, Ray shares how childhood wonder, media, and Midwest bike rides led him to a dream job working alongside his idol-turned-mentor, Coyote Peterson. We chat about how parents can foster curiosity for nature, use media as a tool for learning (not just zoning out), and help kids fall in love with “scary” animals like snakes and sharks. Plus, Ray ...

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EP 26: The October R.E.P.O.R.T

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2025/10/28

This week’s solo episode is short, sweet, and off-the-cuff. With two sick kids and a full plate, Julianne brings back one of your favorite formats — the monthly R.E.P.O.R.T. — where she shares what she’s been Reading, Eating, Playing, Obsessing over, Recommending, and Treating herself to lately. Mentioned in this episode: The Great Alone by Kristin HannahFree to Fly by Nicole RunyonPeter Thomas Roth Brightening Eye PatchesOmnilux LED MaskHue (Hu) Dark ChocolateWalking pad Forrest Frank m...

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50:18

EP 25: From Balanced and Barefoot to TimberNook: Why...

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2025/10/20

Today’s guest is someone who changed the way I view childhood development. Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist, the founder of TimberNook, and the author of one of my favorite parenting books, Balanced and Barefoot. In this episode, Angela and I dive deep into the neuroscience behind nature play, how over-structured environments are hurting our kids, and why kids need boredom, movement, risk—and dirt. If you’ve ever questioned why your child fidgets, climbs trees, or me...

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EP 24: Why I’d Be a Terrible Full-Time RVer

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2025/10/14

There’s a romance to the idea of life on the road — the freedom, the spontaneity, the cozy camper mornings. But if you’ve ever thought, “That looks fun… for a weekend,” this episode is for you. In this solo episode, I’m sharing stories from our family RV trips — the magical moments and the mishaps — plus some surprisingly encouraging statistics about why renting an RV might be the sweet spot for adventure-loving families like mine (and maybe yours, too). If you’ve ever fantasized about ...

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EP 23: Healing, Hiking, and Solo Mom Travel with...

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2025/10/06

This week on The My Outdoorsy Mom Podcast, I’m joined by Shaniece King — solo mom, outdoor adventurer, and creator behind Kay Lashae Adventures. Her story is powerful, honest, and deeply encouraging for any mom who’s wondered, “Can I really do this?” In this conversation, we talk about: How hiking helped Shaniece heal during a painful season of her lifeWhy beginner adventures matter (and how to start small)Her cross-country trip with her daughter to Sequoia, Yosemite, and King’s CanyonHow nat...

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EP 22: How We’re Navigating the Shift to Becoming a...

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2025/09/29

In this solo episode, Julianne gets candid about a new chapter: becoming a sports family. From early days of resisting extracurriculars to finding a rhythm that includes both structured activities and unstructured outdoor play, she shares how her family is navigating this transition with intentionality. This episode is packed with honest reflections, science-backed insight, and encouraging reminders that you don’t have to go “all in” to still be “in.” You can be a sports family and an outdoor...

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EP 21: Airway-Centered Orthodontics and Low Tech...

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2025/09/22

In this episode, Julianne sits down with Dr. Maureen Kuhta, pediatric orthodontist and founder of Aligned House of Orthodontics in Metro Detroit. But this conversation goes far beyond teeth. We dive into airway-centered orthodontics, the connection between breathing and brain development, and how jaw structure affects sleep, behavior, and growth. Dr. Kuhta shares her holistic approach to treating children, including the role of tongue ties, mouth breathing, and posture in lifelong welln...

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EP 20: When the World Feels Heavy

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2025/09/15

I had a totally different episode planned for today—but with everything going on in the world, I just couldn’t hit publish on a lighthearted topic. Instead, this short solo episode is a heart-to-heart about what I’m holding onto in a heavy season. I share how my faith grounds me, what I’m choosing to consume (and not), and the kind of space I want to cultivate moving forward—online and offline. If you’re feeling the weight of the world lately, this one’s for you. Where you can find me:&...

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EP 19: How Nature-Based OT Can Heal, Regulate, and...

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2025/09/08

In this heartfelt and deeply insightful conversation, host Julianne Nienberg sits down with Kim Wilson, pediatric occupational therapist and founder of Nature’s Path OT. They dive into the world of sensory needs, emotional regulation, trauma-informed parenting, and how outdoor-based occupational therapy can transform your relationship with your child. Kim shares her personal story of starting a nature-based OT practice in Colorado after years in traditional therapy settings and how taking the...

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EP 18: Lessons I Learned From My First Solo Trip With...

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2025/09/01

What happens when a mom of three little kids decides to wing it on a last-minute solo hotel trip while her husband is away on business? A little chaos, a lot of snacks, and some unforgettable lessons. In this solo episode, I’m sharing the story of my first-ever solo trip with my kids (then ages 5, 4, and 2!)—from packing the car to surviving the hotel breakfast buffet to learning how capable I actually am. Whether you’ve dreamed of solo travel with your little ones or have zero desire t...

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EP 17: Reclaiming Childhood Independence with...

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2025/08/25

In this season 2 premiere, I’m joined by Russell York, founder and CEO of Cosmo, a family-first tech company helping parents nurture more outdoor independence and connection in the digital age. As a 90s kid turned new dad, Russell grew up biking the neighborhood until the streetlights came on—and now he’s on a mission to bring that kind of childhood back with tools like the Cosmo JrTrack 5 smartwatch. We talk about how connection positivity (aka satellite parenting) empowers families to say “...

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Ep 16: Season 1 Finale Singing in the Wild with Sara...

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2025/07/21

In the season 1 finale, Julianne sits down with Sara Ernst — award-winning children's author, singer-songwriter, and the voice behind Wild Pickle Press — to explore how music and rhyme can bring nature to life, no matter where you live. From writing her first song to teach kids how to respect bears, to accidentally becoming a children’s music artist, Sara shares how her creative journey unfolded and why it’s so important to nurture a sense of wonder in kids — even if all you’ve got is a...

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EP 15: 10 Reasons Why Your Kids Need to Be Bored This...

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2025/07/14

We’re officially in the messy middle of summer—sun-kissed skin, later bedtimes, sticky fingers, and yes… “I’m boooored” has come out a few times. But what if boredom wasn’t a problem to fix? What if it’s actually good for our kids? In this episode, I’m flipping the script on boredom and walking you through 10 powerful, research-backed reasons why letting your kids be bored this summer is one of the best things you can do for them. You’ll hear about how boredom builds creativity, i...

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