Podcast appearances and mentions of ginny yurich

Every child is carrying strengths that are easy to miss when we're focused on fixing what's wrong. In this encouraging conversation, psychologist Dr. Steven Baron shares why resilience grows when children are seen for their gifts, not just their struggles, and how one caring adult can change the trajectory of a young person's life. We talk about confidence, mistakes, anxiety, screens, nature, movement, and the simple practices that help kids flourish at home and in the classroom. This episode is a powerful reminder that children don't need perfect adults. They need adults who believe in them. Listen now on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with Ginny Yurich. Learn more at DrStevenBaron.com. Check out Teaching With a Strengths-Based Approach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The average child now carries more temptation, distraction, and influence in their pocket than previous generations encountered in a lifetime. In his second appearance on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Chris McKenna joins Ginny Yurich for a critical conversation about parenting in the digital age, why today's challenges are fundamentally different, and what families can do to protect connection, innocence, and trust without living in fear. Learn how to become the kind of parent who understands the world your kids are growing up in and has the courage to lead them through it. You'll leave with a renewed sense of purpose and a powerful reminder that the most important influence in a child's life is still a present, engaged adult who refuses to give up ground. Listen now at 1000 Hours Outside and learn more about Chris McKenna's work at Protect Young Eyes. Get your copy of 5 Habits of the Tech-Ready Family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So many of us worry we're not doing enough when it comes to homeschooling—but what if simply choosing this path is already a powerful step in the right direction? In this encouraging conversation, I talk with Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside about her newest book and the deep confidence that can come from stepping outside the system. We explore how real learning often looks like play, boredom, creativity, and curiosity—how our kids naturally fill in the gaps over time, and how the freedom to pursue their own interests can lead to unexpected and incredible outcomes. If you've ever doubted your ability to homeschool well, this episode will remind you that you're doing more right than you think.In this episode, we cover:How Ginny accidentally started a global movement—and why it resonates so deeply with familiesThe heart behind her new book Homeschooling: You're Doing It Right Just by Doing ItWhat we miss when we follow the standard school model—and the surprising freedom of unlearning itThe one message every anxious or burnt-out homeschool parent needs to hearWhat if the thing you're worried is a “deficit” is actually your child's biggest advantage?Why qualities like creativity and empathy will matter more than grades in the world our kids are growing up inWhat boredom, unstructured time, and “doing nothing” are actually teaching your childWhat's lost when childhood is spent only with same-age peers—and what kids gain from growing up alongside babies and toddlersWhy your kids need to see you building, learning, trying—and even failingEveryone has educational gaps... so what really matters in the long run?When you trust the process, learning shows up in the most beautiful and unexpected waysThe amazing story of how Ginny's daughter became a certified personal trainer at just 15Why homeschooling doesn't have to look like anyone else's—and that's the pointView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.RESOURCES MENTIONEDUntil the Streetlights Come On by Ginny YurichHomeschooling: You're Doing It Right By Just Doing It by Ginny YurichLearning All the Time by John Holt UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me-World by Michelle BorbaGenerative Artificial Intelligence: What Everyone Needs to Know by Jerry Kaplan Listen to my two episodes with Julie Kreke about delight directed learning:- Give Your Children the Gift of Lifelong Learning (Episode 270)- Transform Your Homeschool Days with Delight Directed Learning (Episode 184)Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTubeMaster the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough courseGain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing seriesTurn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success AcademyKeep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbookCONNECTGinny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside | Website | Instagram | Facebook | X | Youtube | PodcastLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestDo you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you'd like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most of us wake up feeling behind before our feet hit the floor. Jordan Raynor joins Ginny Yurich for a conversation that cuts straight through the pressure, hurry, and low-grade anxiety so many of us carry every day. They talk about why work matters to God, why Jesus may be the most practical productivity teacher who ever lived, and how our obsession with being constantly available is making us less present with the people we love most. Jordan shares life-changing ideas about open loops, boredom, sleep, walking, creativity, news consumption, and the surprising freedom that comes from realizing you will never finish everything on your list. This episode is a reminder that peace comes before productivity, that your value is not tied to your output, and that God never asked you to carry the weight of the whole world. LINKS: ⁠Redeeming Your Time⁠ The Spirit in You Jordan Raynor: jordanraynor.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are homeschoolers actually better prepared for the future? Zan and Ginny Yurich, founder of 1000 Hours Outside, discuss the high school years, entrepreneurship, and the changing world today's children are growing up in. They share why flexibility, creativity, and real-world skills matter more than ever as traditional career paths continue to shift. Ginny and Zan also talk about raising capable young adults, helping teens discover their interests, and why homeschooling gives families unique opportunities to prepare children for life beyond graduation.  If you've ever wondered whether homeschooling is truly preparing your child for the future, this conversation offers both practical ideas and encouragement.   SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/201-ginny-yurich     LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2  CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast  Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast  Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast  Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler  SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan

There are millions of people walking around looking perfectly fine while fighting battles no one can see. In this deeply validating conversation, Amy Kurtz joins Ginny Yurich to talk about chronic illness, medical gaslighting, invisible suffering, and the surprising challenges that can remain even after your body starts to heal. After spending more than a decade searching for answers and eventually being diagnosed with late-stage neurological Lyme disease, Amy realized that recovery isn't always the end of the story. She shares the concept she coined Medical Trauma Brain and explains why so many people remain stuck in fear, hypervigilance, grief, and survival mode long after the crisis has passed. This episode is full of hope, practical tools, and powerful reminders that healing involves more than the body. If you've ever felt dismissed, misunderstood, or trapped on a hamster wheel of desperation, this conversation will make you feel seen. Links:Amy Kurtz: https://www.amykurtz.comBook: But You Look Fine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Something has shifted in childhood, and most parents can feel it. In this fascinating conversation, pediatric speech-language pathologist and Eat, Play, Say founder Jordyn Koveleski Gorman joins Ginny Yurich to talk about why childhood keeps getting pushed faster, why play is far more important than most people realize, and what we've lost in the move from half-day kindergarten to full-day academics. They discuss executive function, outdoor play, friendship, loneliness in motherhood, social media pressure, and why children learn best when they have space to explore the world around them. If you've ever worried that your child is falling behind, wondered whether you're doing enough, or simply needed permission to slow down and trust the process, listen in!! You'll be reminded that sometimes the most important work of childhood looks a lot like play. Links:Eat Play Say: https://eatplaysay.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatplaysay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Never have human beings owned as much as we do today and so many of us feel overwhelmed, distracted, anxious, and stretched thin. In this powerful return conversation, Joshua Becker joins Ginny Yurich to explore why the pursuit of more often leaves us with less of what matters most. Drawing from his book Uncluttered Faith, Joshua shares how owning less can lead to deeper relationships, stronger faith, greater generosity, more time with the people you love, and a life marked by purpose instead of accumulation. From four televisions becoming one to discovering that the things we chase rarely deliver what they promise, this episode is an invitation to step off the treadmill of consumerism and reclaim the life waiting on the other side. Learn more at https://www.becomingminimalist.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The things we hide have a way of holding us captive. In this deeply moving conversation, therapist and author Michael John Cusick joins Ginny Yurich to explore why so many of us keep spinning in the same patterns, whether it's addiction, anxiety, shame, people-pleasing, overwork, or simply feeling disconnected from ourselves and the people we love most. Drawing from his own story of childhood trauma, recovery, faith, and healing, Michael shares why lasting change isn't found in trying harder but in being truly known. They discuss attachment, parenting, embodiment, faith, relationships, and the four things every human being needs from womb to tomb: to be seen, soothed, safe, and secure. This is a conversation about wholeness, freedom, and the surprising truth that healing often begins the moment we stop hiding. Links: ⁠Sacred Attachment book⁠ ⁠Restoring the Soul Podcast⁠ Michael John Cusick: https://michaeljohncusick.com Restoring the Soul: https://restoringthesoul.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At seven years old, Suzanne Heywood left home for what was supposed to be a three-year sailing adventure around the world. She wouldn't return for ten years. In this extraordinary conversation, Suzanne joins Ginny Yurich to share the true story behind her bestselling memoir Wavewalker - a childhood spent crossing oceans, surviving shipwrecks, enduring hunger and isolation, and slowly realizing she was trapped inside someone else's dream. With no school, no stability, and few adults willing to step in, Suzanne became determined to educate herself as a way out. This is a story about resilience, grit, and the life-changing impact of ordinary people who show up at exactly the right moment. It's also a powerful reminder that children are not supporting characters in their parents' stories. This episode will entertain you and stay with you. Learn more about Suzanne Heywood and Wavewalker: A Memoir of Breaking Free at suzanneheywood.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can one simple change transform your homeschool and your family life? For this special 200th episode, Zan welcomes back Ginny Yurich, founder of the global movement 1000 Hours Outside and the very first guest ever featured on the podcast. Together they celebrate five years of conversations while reflecting on lessons they've learned about homeschooling, parenting, and what children need most. From the power of outdoor play and productive boredom to the value of hobbies, movement, and skill-building, Ginny and Zan share why the ordinary moments of homeschooling are often where the real growth happens. They also encourage parents who wonder if they're doing enough and explain why the rewards of homeschooling are often seen only with time.   SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/200-ginny-yurich   LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2  CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast  Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast  Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast  Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler  SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan

One conversation can change the direction of a life. Ainsley Earhardt joins Ginny Yurich to share the unlikely path that took her from a South Carolina girl who almost became an orthodontist to one of the most recognizable faces in television. Along the way, she talks about the teachers who shaped her, the risks she took, the doors that closed, the prayers that were answered, and the seasons when she had no choice but to trust that God was still writing the story. This is a conversation about calling, perseverance, childhood wonder, faith in the waiting, and why the life you imagined at 18 is often not the life you were meant to live. Ainsley also shares stories from her newest children's book, America, I'm So Glad You Were Born, and reflects on the people, places, and moments that helped make her who she is today. Buy your copy of America, I'm So Glad You Were Born here !! Check out The Light Within Me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Timmons joins Ginny Yurich for a deeply honest conversation about grief, cancer, friendship, faith, parenting, and what happens when life turns out nothing like you planned. Given just five years to live more than two decades ago, Tim shares how sorrow reshaped his understanding of God, why he stopped trying to force doors open, and how he learned to trust in the places where he could do nothing at all. From the heartbreak of his parents' divorce to raising four children while living with an incurable illness, this episode is full of wisdom, laughter, and the kind of hope that has been tested by real life. If you've ever wondered how to keep going when the valley feels long, this conversation is for you. Links:Instagram: @timtimmonsmusicBook: Waking Up Again: A Journey of Grief and GratitudePodcast: 10,000 MinutesMovie: I Can Only Imagine 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jane Magnusson joins Ginny Yurich for a conversation about the unexpected freedom that comes from letting go. After her mother Margareta Magnusson wrote The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning at age 87, the idea spread across the world because it touched something people rarely talk about: what we leave behind for the people we love. Jane shares stories about her mother's humor, honesty, and determination not to leave her children with garages full of stuff, difficult decisions, and unnecessary stress after she was gone. They talk about clutter, aging, family relationships, childhood in Sweden, running barefoot through gardens and lakeside summers, and why living with less can actually make life feel fuller. This episode feels like sitting across the table from someone wise enough to remind you that time is precious and people matter more than possessions. Learn more about all of Margareta's books here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ginny Yurich sits down with pastor, author, and podcast host JP Pokluda for one of the most practical and unexpectedly hopeful conversations parents of teens and young adults need to hear right now. JP shares the story of graduating college completely lost, chasing relationships, parties, and approval, only to discover that real fulfillment looked nothing like what culture promised. Together they talk about modern dating, loneliness, work, anxiety, social media, friendships, marriage, purpose, faith, and why so many young adults feel overwhelmed by adulthood itself. JP talks honestly about the confusion so many young adults feel after high school and college, why modern dating is exhausting, why work matters more than people think, and what actually helps people build a meaningful life. From “follow your passion” culture to hookup culture to the pressure of figuring out your entire future at eighteen, JP offers a grounded, deeply refreshing perspective. Get your copy of Welcome to Adulting here Get your copy of Outdated here Check out JP's podcast Becoming Something Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leah Marone joins Ginny Yurich for a conversation that will hit hard for anyone who feels responsible for everyone else's emotions, problems, schedules, or happiness. They talk about the hidden exhaustion of being the “strong one,” why so many empathetic people end up burned out and resentful, and how constantly fixing things for others can quietly rob both you and your children of growth, resilience, and connection. Leah explains the difference between supporting and solving, why pauses matter more than we think, and how even small habits like checking your phone every spare second can keep you disconnected from yourself. This episode is full of practical wisdom for parents, helpers, high achievers, and anyone who is tired of carrying more than they were meant to carry. Get your copy of Serial Fixer here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Steven Storage spends his days looking directly at the brain scans of children, teens, and adults and what he's seeing should change the way all of us think about screens, food, sleep, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, and modern childhood. In this fascinating conversation with Ginny Yurich, he explains why mental health is brain health, how two kids can have the same ADHD symptoms but completely different brains underneath, why short-form content and processed foods are affecting kids more than most people realize, and what parents can actually do to help. They talk about dopamine, social media, motivation, depression, brain inflammation, cannabis, exercise, sleep, and why so many families feel like they're barely holding on right now. This episode is full of practical hope and the kind of information that makes you want to protect your child's brain with everything you've got. Follow Dr. Steven Storage:InstagramAmen Clinics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ginny Yurich sits down with Dr. Sina McCullough for one of the most eye-opening conversations we've had on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast. Sina shares how a devastating health collapse led her from a PhD in nutrition to questioning everything she thought she knew about the American food system. Together they unpack why ultra-processed food is so cheap, how the farm bill reshaped the modern grocery store, and what's really happening with gene-edited foods, pharmaceutical crops, CRISPR technology, and the hidden chemicals most families never even realize they're consuming. But this episode is not rooted in fear. It's about remembering that our daily choices still matter, that real food can help the body heal, and that ordinary people have more power than they've been led to believe. This conversation will make you look at your pantry, your plate, and your family's future differently. Sign up for the Two Days of Truth here Check out Dr. Sina McCullough's new book: Hands Off My FoodCheck out the Beyond Labels podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything your kids are going to face next is changing faster than we can keep up, and this conversation with Jenny Anderson will change how you think about school, motivation, and what actually matters. On this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich talks with the author of The Disengaged Teen about the silent crisis happening right in front of us: kids who look fine on paper but feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or checked out entirely. Drawing from research on 65,000 students, Jenny explains why engagement drops off a cliff by high school, how Silicon Valley is winning your child's attention, and why even high-achieving kids are at risk. This is a practical, eye-opening conversation about helping kids move from apathy or pressure into curiosity, resilience, and real-world capability, and it starts with how we show up as adults. Learn more about Jenny and all she has to offer here Check out Jenny's How to Be Brave substack here Learn more about The Disengaged Teen book here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This conversation will make you want to grab a book and call your kids closer. Meghan Cox Gurdon, author of The Enchanted Hour, explains why reading aloud is one of the most powerful things a parent can do, even though it looks so simple on the surface. It builds language, strengthens attention, and creates a kind of connection that is hard to find anywhere else. Ginny Yurich and Meghan talk about the real-life rhythm of it, the end-of-day pile-on-the-couch moments, the science behind what is happening in a child's brain, and why this matters just as much for teens as it does for little kids. There is no pressure to do it perfectly, just an invitation to start and to keep going. Preorder your copy of Free-Range Girl here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It starts with biscuits on a fire and ends with a completely different kind of childhood. In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with Justin Jackson of Horse Pen Ranch to talk about something surprisingly powerful: cooking outside. What begins as a simple Dutch oven on a backyard fire turns into connection, confidence, skill-building, and memories that actually last. Justin shares how his love for outdoor cooking grew from childhood to chuck wagon life at Silver Dollar City, why kids are naturally drawn to making something with their hands, and how this one habit can pull families out of screens and back into real life together. This is practical and doable with no expertise required, just a willingness to try. If you've been looking for a way to get your kids outside that actually works, this might be it. Get your outdoor cooking started at www.youtube.com/@HorsePenRanch Meet Justin Jackson in person during Harvest Festival at Silver Dollar City Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's something in all of us that still wants to be held, guided, and reassured and it doesn't go away when we grow up. In this Mother's Day conversation, Ginny Yurich sits down with Alex Seeley to talk about the kind of comfort we're actually looking for, whether we realize it or not and how the Holy Spirit meets us right there in it. They get into her childhood spent imagining and making her own fun, what we lose when our lives are too full and too loud, and the wild story of moving her family across the world with no real plan. It's about learning to slow down, learning to listen, and realizing you don't have to figure everything out on your own. Find Alex's book The Divine Counselor at here Learn more about Alex and all she has to offer here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This one will change the way you see every forecast, every storm, every ordinary day outside. On this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich talks with meteorologist Chris Bruin about why weather isn't something to endure. Instead, it's something to experience, learn from, and even lean into as a family. From chasing blizzards and hurricanes to noticing clouds with your kids out the window, Chris makes a compelling case that curiosity about the sky can pull us back into wonder and connection. They talk about raising resilient kids, taking young children on real adventures, and how the elements themselves (wind, storms, shade) can shape who we become if we let them. This episode an invitation to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start stepping outside together, right now. Follow Chris on Instagram here ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Something is going wrong in childhood, and most of us can feel it. We're rushing kids forward and wondering why they're struggling to become themselves. In this powerful conversation, Ginny Yurich sits down with Dr. Deborah MacNamara to unpack what children actually need to grow: deep rest in relationship, wide-open play, and the freedom to feel their full range of emotions. Drawing from Rest, Play, Grow, Deborah explains why maturity is not a guarantee, why play is the birthplace of personhood, and why “tears of futility” are not a problem to fix but a process that helps children become resilient human beings . This episode will change how you see tantrums, learning, and even your role as a parent—offering a steady, sane path forward in a world that keeps pushing kids too far, too fast. Don't miss it and remember to send it to friends and family who need to hear this message. Get your copy of Rest, Play, Grow here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parenting feels so much harder than it should and this conversation explains why. In this powerful and unforgettable episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with Gordon Neufeld to talk about a critical shift that has changed childhood over the past many decades: kids turning to peers instead of parents for guidance, identity, and belonging. Drawing from his book Hold On to Your Kids, Dr. Neufeld shows why no parenting strategy can replace relationship, why independence has been misunderstood, and why the real work is getting your child's heart back. This one will change how you see behavior, discipline, screens, and even the pressure to “socialize” kids and it will leave you with a deep sense that it's not too late to rebuild what matters most. Get your copy of Hold On to Your Kids here Learn more about Dr. Neufeld and all he has to offer: https://neufeldinstitute.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Epstein just handed parents a whole new way to think about creativity, childhood, and the everyday limits we usually try to escape. In this fascinating episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich talks with the bestselling author of Range and Inside the Box about why complete freedom often leads to conformity, how constraints can make us more inventive, and why kids may actually become more creative when they have fewer options, less input, and more time outside. From Pixar to Dr. Seuss, Kyrie Irving, Keith Jarrett, childhood chores, multitasking, and the hidden cost of too much autonomy, David makes a powerful case that the boundaries in our lives are not always holding us back. Often, they are the very things that help us grow. Find David's work and books at davidepstein.com, including Range and Inside the Box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So often everything feels urgent but this conversation with Amber Lia gently pulls you back to what actually matters. In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with Amber to talk about raising teens in a world full of pressure, walking with a child through anxiety and depression, and the surprising power of being seen, known, and steady when emotions run high. From writing a devotional with her son to overcoming anger, exhaustion, and unhealthy patterns, Amber shares hard-won wisdom that feels both grounding and doable whether you're parenting little kids, navigating the teen years, or trying to reset your own habits. This is a conversation about hope in the middle of real life, about choosing presence over pressure, and about trusting that there really is enough time for the things that matter most. Find Amber's books, courses, and resources at https://amberlia.com and connect with her on Instagram at https://instagram.com/amberlia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Modern life keeps telling our brains that everything is urgent, and Dr. Elisha Goldstein says that is exactly why so many of us feel overwhelmed even when nothing is technically wrong. In this deeply helpful episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich talks with Dr. Goldstein, psychologist and author of Tiny Shifts, about techno-stress, the overwhelm loop, why our bodies get stuck in urgency, and how small emotional pivots can actually change the way we move through stress, parenting, relationships, and daily life. From taking one breath and lowering your shoulders to asking better questions, naming what you feel, savoring good moments, and getting outside with your kids even when they resist, this conversation is full of simple practices that feel doable in real life. Learn more about Dr. Elisha Goldstein at elishagoldstein.com andcheck out his book Tiny Shifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss a SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP Offer below!!! There are moments when a parent starts wondering if there might be another way to do education and this conversation is for that exact moment. In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich talks with Jennifer Burns, founder and head of school at American Faith Academy and president of Excelara, about homeschooling, hybrid education, classical Christian learning, and why families do not have to figure it all out alone. Jennifer shares her own story of homeschooling before it was common, raising her boys through a hybrid model, and now helping families find a more flexible, parent-centered path. This is a deeply encouraging episode for anyone who feels overwhelmed by school decisions, unsure about the next step, or simply hungry for more time, more freedom, and a childhood that leaves room for family, faith, books, hard things, outdoor play, and the simple beauty of hopscotch on the sidewalk. *** Now about the amazing SCHOLARSHIP offer!*** We've partnered with American Faith Academy, and they're offering a $1,000 tuition scholarship for the 2026–2027 school year for families in the 1000 Hours Outside community. How amazing is that?? If you've been looking for an educational option that aligns more closely with your values—something flexible, family-centered, and supportive—this is definitely worth checking out. The scholarship is available through August 15th, so you do have a window, but not a huge one. You can learn more AmericanFaithAcademy.org - just fill out the form at that landing page to learn more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reality is starting to get a bad reputation and that should concern all of us. In this thought-provoking episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich talks with Joshua Pauling, co-author of Are We All Cyborgs Now?, about the growing idea that real life is something to escape rather than engage. From AI relationships and digital avatars to the subtle ways technology reshapes how we think, relate, and even define what it means to be human, this conversation goes into all of it! What happens when ease replaces effort, when simulated connection replaces real relationships, and when the friction that forms us is engineered out of everyday life? And what do we lose when reality itself is framed as a privilege? This episode is both a warning and an invitation to step back into the kind of life that builds resilience, depth, and meaning in a world increasingly designed to pull us away from it. Get your copy of Are We All Cyborgs Now? here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mornings are not just about alarms, routines, or becoming a 5 a.m. person. In this warm and joy-filled episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich talks with beloved author Jennifer Dukes Lee about her new book, How to Love Your Morning, and the deeper invitation tucked inside the first moments of every day. Jennifer shares why she believes everyone is a morning person, how the night before shapes the day ahead, what grief taught her about sacred rhythms, and the concept of good overwhelm. This conversation is full of faith, laughter, practical ideas, and a beautiful reminder that God keeps stitching new mercies into every morning. Find Jennifer's work here and get a copy of How to Love Your Morning here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Brecka says some of the most powerful health changes are also the simplest ones: morning sunlight, real food, better sleep, daily movement, and a body that remembers it was made for the natural world. In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich talks with Gary about why getting outside first thing in the day can change everything from mood and focus to sleep and long-term health, why the absence of processed food matters, and how parents can begin with small, free shifts that fit into everyday life. Listen to Gary on The Ultimate Human Podcast and explore his work at TheUltimateHuman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The number one personal development skill is interpersonal curiosity and yet a lot of us don't quite know what to do once a conversation gets past the basics. You're going to love this one and get so much out of it! Heather Holleman, author of ⁠The Six Conversations⁠, joins Ginny Yurich on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to talk about what actually helps. This is a really practical conversation about how to ask better questions, how to listen in a way that makes people feel known, and how to keep things going without it feeling forced or awkward. There are ideas here you can use right away with your kids, your friends, and the people you see every day. They also talk about loneliness, faith, and Heather's middle grade novel ⁠This Seat's Saved⁠, which weaves so naturally into the heart of this message. Find her books and resources at ⁠https://heatherholleman.com⁠. Get your copy of The Six Conversations and put it in your purse just like Ginny does! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this deeply personal episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich talks with Elise Heerde, author of After the Exit, about what happens when families raise concerns in places that are supposed to protect children and are punished instead of heard. Together they explore high-control communities, the weaponization of belonging, and the lasting impact these experiences can have on both kids and families. At its core, this conversation is about child safety and well-being. Elise helps explain why child safety depends on adults being allowed to ask hard questions, trust their instincts, and speak up without fear. Find Elise's work, coaching, and resources at the Religious Trauma Collective and get a copy of After the Exit . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Vanderbilt joins Ginny Yurich on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast for a conversation about becoming a beginner again, even when adulthood makes it easy to stay on the sidelines. Thank you for bearing with some audio imperfections in this episode. The conversation itself is such a worthwhile one. Tom's book Beginners is funny, thoughtful, and incredibly motivating, and this episode will make you want to try something new, let your kids see you struggle a little, and remember that learning does not have to belong only to childhood! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Katayama joins Ginny Yurich on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast for a thoughtful conversation about what Japanese culture can teach us about raising kids who are more capable, considerate, and at ease in the world. Ginny and Lisa talk through independence, cleanliness, sleep, food, nature, and the kind of daily expectations that shape children over time. What makes this conversation so strong is that it does not romanticize anything. Lisa shares the beauty of a culture that teaches kids to care for others from the beginning, while also being honest about the pressure that can place on mothers. It is the kind of episode that makes you step back, rethink what feels “normal,” and wonder whether some of the things we assume are necessary might not be. Grab your copy of The Japanese Way of Parenting here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melanie Shankle is one of those writers who can make you laugh on one page and hit something tender that makes you cry on the next, and this conversation with Ginny Yurich on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast goes right there. They talk about motherhood, daughters, mean girls, family pain, what it means to be deeply loved, and how the phrases that get handed down in a family can shape a whole life. It's funny, sharp, moving, and full of the kind of honesty that makes you feel less alone as a woman and a mom. Explore Melanie's books, Melanie's Podcast, and find Instant NYT Bestseller Here Be Dragons here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Kovac returns for her third appearance on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with host Ginny Yurich for a conversation that gets right to the heart of what so many families are thinking but do not always say out loud: the high school years matter deeply, adolescence is not a stage to hand over casually, and homeschooling through graduation can be thoughtful, rigorous, connected, and full of real hope. This episode is about more than transcripts and college plans. It is about protecting wonder, resisting conformity, building strong family relationships, and helping teens step into adulthood with substance, clarity, and confidence. Rachel brings wisdom, research, and lived experience to a conversation that feels steadying in the best way, especially for parents who have loved homeschooling in the early years but feel unsure about what comes next. Explore Rachel's work and grab Their Future Is Shining Bright here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Douglas McKelvey writes like someone who has paid attention to both beauty and disappointment, and this conversation on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with host Ginny Yurich is for anyone who has ever wondered whether the slow, hidden years still matter. Ginny and Douglas talk about Every Moment Holy, the new Rites of Passage collection, the sacred weight of ordinary life, the ache of delayed dreams, and the way wonder, nature, prayer, and imagination can pull us back to what is real when life feels rushed, flat, or uncertain. It is a thoughtful, deeply comforting episode about art, faith, parenting, growing up, letting go, and trusting that even the parts of life that seem small or off-course are not wasted. Explore Every Moment Holy here, including Rites of Passage, at everymomentholy.com and the Rites of Passage page, and find the live experience at everymomentholy.com/live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Glynetta Fletcher joins The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with host Ginny Yurich for a conversation that gets underneath what's actually happening in schools. With decades of experience as a teacher, principal, and now an advocate for boys, she talks plainly about patterns that are hard to ignore—early discipline, missed instructional time, and how quickly some kids start to feel like school isn't for them. The discussion covers movement, relationships, trauma, and why behavior is often a signal, not the problem. At the center is a simple but important idea: the purpose of education isn't compliance or test scores, it's helping kids become who they're capable of becoming. Learn more about Fletch and all she has to offer here Get your copy of He is Not a Gladiator here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caroline Miller joins The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with host Ginny Yurich for a really grounded conversation about something most of us think we understand—goals—and why we actually don't. She explains the difference between goals that work and goals that fall apart, why so many people lose momentum, and why feeling okay first isn't optional if you want to follow through on anything meaningful. The conversation moves into things that don't get talked about enough—how women are often treated when they aim high, what kids are missing when everything comes too easily, and how grit can either help you or quietly wreck you if it's pointed the wrong way. It's thoughtful without being complicated, practical without being formulaic, and full of ideas you'll keep turning over after it ends. Learn more about Caroline and all she has to offer here Get your copy of Big Goals here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This conversation with Debra Fileta on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with host Ginny Yurich gets right to the ache so many women are carrying: the feeling of being stretched thin by good things, needed by everyone, and running on empty. Debra brings the kind of wisdom that makes listeners feel both seen and steadied as she talks about burnout, boundaries, soul care, screen time, motherhood, friendship, homeschooling, and the deep-rooted beliefs that keep so many of us overextending ourselves. Her reminder to stop living at 100 percent and start building margin is extremely practical. This is the kind of episode that helps you exhale, tell the truth about how tired you are, and start making a way back to joy. Learn more about Debra here Also check out her books: Soul Care, People Skills, Any Day Emotions, and ⁠True Love Dates Listen to her podcast here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colton Dixon has spent years singing about faith, grit, and holding on when the road in front of you does not make sense yet, and this conversation on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with host Ginny Yurich gets right to the heart of that. From American Idol (WATCH PIANO MAN ON THE RED GRAND PIANO!!) to fatherhood, touring, the staying power of “Build a Boat,” and the kind of courage it takes to keep showing up for your calling, this episode is full of the stuff that lasts. This particular conversation is extra unique because it happened in person and Ginny's daughters joined in with some of their own questions. It's personal and funny and it reminds you that a meaningful life is often built before the evidence arrives. The episode also includes a special performance featuring Colton on lead vocals, Brooklyn (13) on backup vocals, and Vivian (16) on guitar. Here the chorus off the top and the whole song at the very end Explore Colton's music and tour, and find his Build a Boat children's book here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Gary Chapman joins The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with host Ginny Yurich for a warm, deeply practical conversation about why love can be sincere and still miss the mark, and what it looks like to really know the people right in front of us. This episode goes beyond the familiar idea of the five love languages and into the small but life-changing details that make someone feel seen, understood, and genuinely cared for. This is important for whether you're loving a spouse, raising kids, or learning how to stay connected in the middle of a very full life. It's thoughtful, hopeful, and full of the kind of wisdom that makes you want to pay better attention starting today. Learn more about Dr. Gary Chapman here , find The Love Language That Matters Most here , and take the Love Language quiz here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Licensed therapist Eli Harwood joins The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with host Ginny Yurich for a deeply helpful conversation about attachment, emotional maturity, and the hidden ways our own unresolved feelings shape the atmosphere our kids grow up in. From anger and loneliness to body disgust, sadness, and numbing habits, Eli brings so much wisdom to the idea that healing ourselves is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children. This episode is honest, practical, and full of hope for parents who want to become a safer, steadier place for their kids without pretending they have it all figured out. Eli's new book, How to Deal with Your Emotions So Your Kids Don't Have To, along with Raising Securely Attached Kids, offers real help for the work that matters most. Find Eli at attachmentnerd.com, on Instagram at @attachmentnerd, and through her books How to Deal with Your Emotions So Your Kids Don't Have To and Raising Securely Attached Kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with host Ginny Yurich, Jeff Dillon and Ty Dannenbring talk about what happens when you stop waiting for community and just start right where you live. It doesn't need to be big, impressive things. Pancakes in the driveway or popsicles from a cooler can go a long way in helping establish and build close relationships. Sitting out front instead of disappearing into the backyard works, too. They talk about how small shifts turn into real relationships, the kind people are missing more than we realize. Learn more: https://partyinthefrontbook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partyinthefrontbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ginny Yurich sits down with Rachel Swanson on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast for a conversation that feels both grounding and hopeful for anyone thinking about fertility or walking through it. Drawing from her work in functional medicine, Rachel shares what she's seeing as more women struggle to get pregnant and what can help. They talk through the everyday things that matter more than we think: food, light, time outside, stress, and the hidden environmental factors that quietly affect the body. This isn't about doing everything perfectly or adding more pressure. It's about understanding how the body works and making small, doable changes that support overall health—which, in turn, supports fertility. You can find Rachel at https://rachelswanson.com and on Instagram Get your copy of Trying! here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie Tyrell joins The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with host Ginny Yurich for a conversation sparked by his remarkable new documentary The AI Doc, Or How to Become an Apocaloptimist. This episode explores what it feels like to be raising kids in a world changing at an incredible pace and why this technology isn't something people can simply ignore. Through the lens of filmmaking and new fatherhood, Charlie offers a thoughtful, grounded perspective on AI, creativity, work, and the future. The conversation moves beyond fear and into awareness, helping listeners better understand what's happening and where they still have a voice in it. It's honest, steady, and deeply relevant for anyone trying to make wise decisions in a rapidly shifting world. Sign up here to learn more and get involved: https://theaidocgetinvolved.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with host Ginny Yurich, Ginny sits down with Fortesa Latifi to talk about her fascinating and deeply nuanced book Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online. This conversation stays with you because it refuses easy answers. Together, they explore how sharing family life online can create income, flexibility, and opportunity for parents while also raising real questions about privacy, consent, and what it means for a child to grow up in front of an audience. Fortesa brings thoughtful reporting and real stories from both parents and kids, and instead of rushing to judgment, this episode leans into the tension. It's an honest, layered look at a world we're all participating in, whether we realize it or not—and one that may change how you see the content you scroll past every day. Learn more about Fortesa and her work here Get your copy of Like, Follow, Subscribe here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get our top ranked mobile app for iOS or Android! Jon Acuff is back for his seventh appearance on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with host Ginny Yurich, and this conversation is packed with the kind of practical, funny, encouraging wisdom that makes you want to change your life before the episode is even over. In this episode, Jon shares the heart behind his new book, Procrastination Proof, and the conversation moves far beyond productivity into the real stuff like fear, doubt, regret, ambition, family, motivation, future selves, and how to stop waiting for perfect conditions before you begin. It is possible to build something meaningful right where you are. Listen in and share with friends! Jon has a special link just for our listeners at jonacuff.com/outside Check out Jon's motivation ideas here A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them ALL out below:  BetterHelp: Visit  www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS  today to get 10% off your first month. Quince - Visit www.quince.com/outside and get free shipping and 365 day returns IXL Learning - Head to www.ixl.com/1000hours to get an exclusive 20% savings on your membership Wayfair - Go to www.wayfair.com and shop all things home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices