Journalist and author Julia Hotz joins Ginny Yurich to discuss her groundbreaking book, The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging. In this conversation, Julia shares how doctors around the world are writing prescriptions that don’t come from a pharmacy—like a group bike ride, a painting class, or even fishing. These five powerful, research-backed “social prescriptions” are helping people overcome depression, anxiety, addiction, chronic illness, ...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 1 min
What if the root of our health crisis isn’t carbs or fat or sugar—but a missing conversation about flavor? In one of the most compelling episodes of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with author Mark Schatzker to discuss his groundbreaking book The Dorito Effect. Together, they explore how real food has grown increasingly bland while artificial flavor technology has skyrocketed—rewiring our brains, deepening our cravings, and sabotaging our nutritional wisdom. Mark explains ...
Apr 22, 2025•58 min
What if parenting didn’t have to be so complicated? In this powerful episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with Jessica Joelle Alexander, author of the bestselling book The Danish Way of Parenting, to uncover why Danish children are consistently ranked among the happiest in the world. Jessica shares what she’s learned from marrying into Danish culture and raising her own kids with radically different values—where play is considered essential, screens are secondary, an...
Apr 21, 2025•59 min
In this inspiring episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich is joined by author and minimalist mom of five, Julia Ubbenga, to explore how simplifying our homes—and our hearts—can unlock a richer childhood for our kids. Julia shares her powerful story of overcoming postpartum depression, consumer debt, and overwhelm through the practice of minimalism. Her journey began with a single verse, “Be rich in what matters,” and grew into a lifestyle rooted in intentional living and deep fam...
Apr 17, 2025•54 min
Dean Hall was dying. Weakened by two types of cancer and emotionally gutted by grief, he found himself at the end of what medicine and mindset could offer. But in the depths of despair, Dean rediscovered a childhood dream—and made a radical decision to live, not just survive. In this deeply moving episode, Ginny Yurich talks with Dean about the healing power of purpose, the wildness of adventure, and the surprising ways nature showed up as an unexpected partner in his return to life. Dean's stor...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Pre-order a copy of Ginny's new book Homeschooling here Join the Homeschooling book launch team here ** In this radiant episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich welcomes Holistic Hilda—Hilda Labrada Gore—for a heartwarming and deeply insightful conversation about the simplest and most overlooked key to lifelong health: the sun. From her powerful personal story as a “blue baby” to her globe-spanning adventures uncovering ancestral wisdom, Hilda shares how sunlight, barefoot groundi...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Pre-order a copy of Ginny's new book Homeschooling here Join the Homeschooling book launch team here *** In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich welcomes author and filmmaker N.D. Wilson for a conversation that will leave you seeing the world with fresh eyes. From deep oceans to muddy backyard ponds, N.D. shares how nature reveals a story far bigger than we realize—one bursting with meaning, design, and beauty. Together, Ginny and N.D. explore the marvels hiding in plain ...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 1 min
In this eye-opening episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich welcomes renowned entomologist and author Douglas Tallamy to help us rethink what it means to care for our yards—and our planet. Tallamy explains why America’s 44 million acres of lawn are ecological dead zones, consuming billions of gallons of water, massive amounts of pesticides, and precious hours of our time—while giving almost nothing back to the environment. But there’s a better way. From planting native trees like...
Apr 11, 2025•53 min
What happens when life veers completely off the path you expected—and there’s no guidebook for where you're headed? In this deeply moving episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich is joined by Will Acuff, author of No Elevator to Everest, to talk about the transformation that unfolds when we shift from surviving to thriving through spirit-led self-awareness. Will opens up about his raw, honest journey as a husband and father navigating complex PTSD, disabilities, scarcity mindsets,...
Apr 09, 2025•57 min
Dr. Morgan Cutlip is back—and this episode might just change everything about how you see your relationship. In one of Ginny’s favorite conversations ever on the podcast, Morgan dives into the real reasons marriage shifts so dramatically after kids. Her new book The Better Share brilliantly names what so many couples experience but can’t quite articulate: the invisible weight of the mental, emotional, and physical labor that moms often carry alone. From party balloons to Costco water bottles, Mo...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Dr. Judith Joseph, renowned psychiatrist and author of High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy, joins Ginny Yurich on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to shine a light on a silent epidemic—high-functioning depression. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Judith explains why so many seemingly successful, productive people—especially women—feel numb, restless, and joyless while continuing to perform at a high level. She unpacks the connection between trauma, people-pl...
Apr 07, 2025•54 min
Angela Hanscom, pediatric occupational therapist and founder of TimberNook, returns for her fourth appearance on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast—and this conversation is one of her most powerful yet. Angela and Ginny Yurich dig into the growing epidemic of play deprivation and how it’s silently impacting children’s physical, social, and neurological development. With insights from Angela’s groundbreaking work around the world, they explore how nature offers the richest sensory experiences, why ki...
Apr 04, 2025•59 min
In this power-packed episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich welcomes back renowned educational psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Michele Borba for a third time. Drawing from her incredible parenting manual The Big Book of Parenting Solutions, Michele offers practical, compassionate advice for the everyday challenges and deepest worries parents face. From sibling rivalry to biting, selfishness to screen time, she explains why parenting feels harder than ever—and what y...
Apr 03, 2025•59 min
In this riveting episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich welcomes Dr. Marty Makary, the newly appointed FDA Commissioner, Johns Hopkins surgeon, and bestselling author, to uncover the uncomfortable truths hiding in plain sight within modern medicine. From the explosion of peanut allergies caused by outdated guidelines, to the damaging impact of smartphones on kids’ mental health, to the silent assault on our microbiomes through overprescribed antibiotics and unnecessary C-section...
Apr 02, 2025•58 min
Back for a second powerful conversation, bestselling author and psychologist Ethan Kross joins Ginny Yurich on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to discuss his new book Shift: Managing Your Emotions So They Don’t Manage You. Drawing from his grandmother’s Holocaust survival story, Kross dismantles common emotional myths and equips listeners with a flexible, personalized toolbox to navigate everything from daily stress to deep emotional turmoil. From mental time travel to strategic avoidance to the ...
Apr 01, 2025•58 min
In his second appearance on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Levi Lusko opens up about spiraling—not just in the chaotic, crashing sense we all fear, but in a way that ultimately leads upward. With raw vulnerability, Levi shares how hitting a wall at age 38 forced him to confront years of unrelenting output, anxiety, and grief. He talks candidly about panic attacks, feeling lost even amid success, and the spiritual awakening that came from slowing down. Drawing from his new book Blessed Are the S...
Mar 31, 2025•56 min
Is pornography just a private matter—or is it rewiring our kids’ brains, damaging relationships, and fueling exploitation? In this urgent and eye-opening episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich speaks with Parker Hymas from Fight the New Drug, a non-religious, non-legislative organization dedicated to exposing the harmful effects of porn through science, facts, and personal accounts. Together, they dive into what makes today’s porn fundamentally different from past generations, h...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Trust Your Kids More and Worry About Them Less isn’t just advice—it’s a revolutionary mindset that could change your parenting forever. In this powerful episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich sits down with Ned Johnson and Dr. William Stixrud, authors of The Self-Driven Child and The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-Driven Child, to explore what children really need to thrive in today’s high-pressure, performance-driven culture. Drawing from decades of experience in neur...
Mar 26, 2025•59 min
In this heartfelt and hope-filled episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich is joined by beloved author and speaker Annie F. Downs to talk about the tender intersections of grief, growth, and God’s goodness. With warmth and vulnerability, Annie shares the story behind her new children’s book Where Did TJ Go?, co-written with her sister Tatum after the loss of Tatum’s infant son. Together, they created the book they couldn’t find—one that speaks gospel truth into the deepest so...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 1 min
What if the “flops” in life are actually the beginning of the real adventure? Thom Barrett joins Ginny Yurich on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to share how a cancer diagnosis—and a midlife awakening—sparked decades of daring outdoor exploration. From falling off a 20-foot cliff in Colorado to kayaking with piranhas in the Amazon, Thom’s adventures are bold, raw, and deeply human. He opens up about building a DIY winter camper, adventuring with his daughters, redefining purpose in retirement, an...
Mar 23, 2025•55 min
This is a must-listen-to episode!!! It's SO good and it will give you so much to ponder and talk about with others!! In this deeply moving episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with Suzanne O'Brien, author of The Good Death: A Guide to Supporting Your Loved One Through the End of Life. Suzanne, a registered nurse and death doula, offers a powerful, healing perspective on end-of-life care, emphasizing that death is not a medical event but a profoundly human experience....
Mar 21, 2025•58 min
Beth Barbeau returns for her sixth appearance on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, and as always, she brings her signature wisdom, warmth, and practical insight. In this episode, Beth and Ginny dive into the concept of stretching—physically, mentally, and emotionally—throughout parenthood and life. From the unexpected challenges of new motherhood to the lifelong process of navigating change, Beth shares how embracing discomfort can lead to growth, resilience, and deeper connections with our childr...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 36 min
In this inspiring episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich talks with Kensie Wiebe about the groundbreaking initiative of incorporating TimberNook's outdoor play program into a traditional school. Kensie shares how her school made the bold move to offer 10 hours of outdoor play each week, fostering a deeper connection to nature and allowing kids the space for unstructured, autonomous play. She highlights the benefits of mixed-age groups, the importance of longer outdoor sessions, ...
Mar 17, 2025•54 min
In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich chats with Anthony Porter, a four-time American Ninja Warrior contender, nature educator, and creator of the Epic Nature Journal. We dive into Anthony’s incredible journey from parkour to outdoor survival, his passion for helping kids embrace nature, and his unique perspective on adventure. Anthony shares his top tips for getting outside, from survival skills to finding your personal "totem" for outdoor fun. His hilarious, hands-on ...
Mar 16, 2025•51 min
In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Ginny Yurich welcomes back her dear friend Greta Eskridge for a critical discussion on protecting children from the pervasive reach of porn. Greta shares her own family’s journey, the hard-earned wisdom she’s gained from years of research, and the urgent need for parents to step into these conversations with courage. From shocking statistics to practical scripts, this episode equips parents with the tools to safeguard their kids' innocence and p...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Best-selling author and biomechanist Katy Bowman returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, this time joined by clinical psychologist Diana Hill, to tackle one of the most relatable struggles of modern life: knowing we should move more, but feeling stuck in patterns that keep us sedentary. Their new book, I Know I Should Exercise, But..., explores 44 common reasons people don’t move—from time constraints to embarrassment to plain old exhaustion—and offers practical, mindset-shifting solutions to...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr
Are you stuck in one lane, afraid to explore the deeper parts of who you are? Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith joins Ginny Yurich to discuss the tension of becoming—the uncomfortable yet necessary process of stepping into our fullest selves. Together, they unpack why so many people resist change, the hidden attacks that come when we embrace growth, and how rest is more than sleep—it's a way of life. Dr. Dalton-Smith shares insights from her latest book, Being Fully Known, and her groundbreaking framewor...
Mar 07, 2025•57 min
Are we too left-brained for our own good? In one of the most powerful conversations ever on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, John Eldredge unpacks how modern life has stripped us of mystery, beauty, and true refuge. We are being discipled—not by faith, but by the internet—trained to expect instant answers while losing our ability to linger, wonder, and believe. Eldredge shares how our screens shape our souls, why beauty is an essential balm for the weary, and the surprising reason why children in...
Mar 05, 2025•56 min
Self-loathing is a silent epidemic—often overlooked, misunderstood, and deeply ingrained from an early age. In this groundbreaking episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with Dr. Blaise Aguirre, Harvard psychiatrist and author of I Hate Myself: Overcoming Self-Loathing and Realizing Why You’re Wrong About You. Dr. Aguirre reveals why self-hatred is rarely addressed in therapy, how it differs from depression, and the surprising ways it manifests in children—even before ...
Mar 03, 2025•53 min
Creativity isn’t a talent reserved for a select few—it’s a way of being. In this inspiring episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich welcomes Stephen Roach, host of the Makers & Mystics podcast and founder of The Breath & the Clay gathering, to explore the heart of creativity and why it matters now more than ever. Stephen shares his deep-rooted creative journey, from growing up in a musical Appalachian family to becoming a musician, author, and advocate for artistic expression. Tog...
Feb 28, 2025•56 min
