What if the root of our youth mental health crisis isn’t just academic pressure or social media—but the quiet erasure of childhood itself? In this gripping and deeply practical episode, ADHD executive function expert Mike McLeod to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast for his most urgent conversation yet. Together, we dive into the realities of raising kids in a screen-saturated, performance-obsessed culture—and what it’s costing them. From summer packets to chatbots replacing real relationships, we e...
May 15, 2025•59 min
In this power-packed episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast , Ginny Yurich welcomes back two of the most trusted voices in parenting—David Thomas and Sissy Goff from the Daystar Counseling Clinic and The Raising Boys & Girls Podcast . For the first time together on the show, David and Sissy dive deep into the social, emotional, and spiritual milestones our kids must hit to thrive—skills that don’t show up on a report card but make all the difference in life. From why listening is the secr...
May 14, 2025•58 min
When Zan Tyler uttered the words “My child needs more time,” she had no idea it would lead to threats of jail time, legal battles, and ultimately helping with homeschooling on a national scale. In this powerful episode kicking off a special homeschool-focused series, Ginny Yurich and Zan Tyler reflect on the early days of the homeschooling movement, the courage it takes to advocate for your child, and why the simple act of stepping outside the system is doing more good than you think. Zan’s stor...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 8 min
What if everything you’ve been chasing—money, titles, recognition—is pulling you further from the life you actually want? In this gripping, mind-altering episode, Ginny Yurich sits down with Sahil Bloom , bestselling author of The Five Types of Wealth , for a raw and powerful conversation that just might change how you spend your time, build your family, and define success. Sahil unpacks the “poverty of more,” the illusion of the arrival fallacy, and why being a “time billionaire” is the most ov...
May 12, 2025•55 min
Molly DeFrank returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with a powerful message for moms of boys in a rapidly shifting culture. Drawing from her new book Mothering Boys: Eight Things Your Son Needs Before He Turns 10 , Molly breaks down what young boys actually need from their moms—especially in a world that increasingly devalues masculinity and replaces human relationships with screens and AI companions. With urgency and encouragement, she shares research-backed insights, practical tools, and s...
May 09, 2025•55 min
Rates of chronic illness are soaring in both children and adults—and many are getting sick younger, with no family history to explain it. In this gripping episode, Dr. Aly Cohen , a board-certified rheumatologist and environmental health expert, exposes how tens of thousands of unregulated chemicals are quietly infiltrating our homes, foods, water, and personal care routines. Drawing from her new book Detoxify , Dr. Cohen explains how immune- and hormone-disrupting chemicals are linked to rising...
May 07, 2025•55 min
In this vulnerable and hope-filled episode, bestselling author and theologian Lisa Harper joins Ginny Yurich to explore one of the most pressing questions of our time: does past pain disqualify us from future purpose? With her signature blend of humor, warmth, and depth, Lisa shares her powerful adoption story, how trauma shaped her early years, and the way God met her in the darkest places to bring about redemption. From being told she shouldn’t become a mother because of her history of abuse t...
May 06, 2025•57 min
This might be the most important episode we’ve ever released. Dr. Richard Freed , psychologist and author of Better Than Real Life , pulls back the curtain on persuasive design—the hidden psychological science used by tech companies to keep kids glued to their screens. These technologies aren't just entertaining—they’re engineered by neuroscientists to exploit children's deepest instincts and hijack their brains. Most parents have never heard of this, yet it’s quietly reshaping childhood as we k...
May 05, 2025•49 min
On this unforgettable episode, international bestselling author and podcaster Andrew Klavan joins Ginny Yurich to reflect on the surprising ways imagination shapes who we are. From stick duels in the woods to secret readings of the New Testament, Klavan’s childhood was filled with the kind of quiet, reflective space that allowed his creativity—and ultimately his faith—to grow. He explains how the loss of that space in modern childhood is costing us more than we realize, and how imagination isn’t...
May 02, 2025•58 min
In one of the most compelling and enlightening episodes of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Anders Hansen to explore the powerful, science-backed link between movement and mental health. Drawing from his groundbreaking book The Real Happy Pill (also published as The Mind-Body Method ), Hansen explains why exercise isn't just good for your body—it’s one of the most effective tools we have to boost brain function, protect against d...
Apr 30, 2025•48 min
In this gripping episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast , Dr. Leonard Sax —family physician, psychologist, and bestselling author—explains how American culture has quietly dismantled the foundation of effective parenting. From the normalization of disrespect to the overreliance on screens, Dr. Sax outlines the subtle but powerful shifts that have led to rising anxiety, plummeting resilience, and widespread disconnection in today’s youth. He warns against the illusion of safety that keeps kids...
Apr 29, 2025•50 min
In one of the most heartwarming conversations yet on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich welcomes Leah Boden back to explore her new book series, Tales of Boldness and Faith . Together they dive into the life of C.S. Lewis , the power of stories to shape a soul, and the lingering beauty of a well-spent childhood. Through Leah’s tender storytelling, we discover how ordinary moments — reading in an attic, conversations around a table — became the seeds of wonder that shaped generations. T...
Apr 28, 2025•55 min
In one of the most life-altering conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast, Dr. Cate Shanahan returns to unpack the deep, deceptive forces shaping our food choices—and what it’s doing to our bodies. Drawing from her groundbreaking book The Fatburn Fix , Dr. Cate reveals how vegetable oils have quietly become the most damaging ingredient in our food supply, disrupting our metabolism, fueling chronic illness, and rewiring our hunger cues from childhood. Together, we expose the myths we’ve been f...
Apr 25, 2025•56 min
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•57 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 explain...
Apr 22, 2025•54 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, ...
Apr 21, 2025•55 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 fa...
Apr 17, 2025•50 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•57 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 groun...
Apr 15, 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 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•57 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•49 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 mindse...
Apr 09, 2025•53 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 A 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, Morg...
Apr 08, 2025•59 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-p...
Apr 07, 2025•50 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 k...
Apr 04, 2025•55 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...
Apr 03, 2025•55 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-sectio...
Apr 02, 2025•54 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•54 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•52 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,...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr
