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The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast
30 episodes
1KHO 891: When Did Every Childhood Activity Start Coming With a Treat? | Kelly Leveque, Body Love
Aug 17, 2026 · 58 min
What if one of the most common ways we reward kids is actually working against their energy, mood, and ability to learn? Ginny sits down with nutritionist and bestselling author Kelly LeVeque to unpack what happens inside a child’s body after a blood sugar spike—and why the constant stream of juice boxes, candy, sports snacks, classroom treats, and sugary rewards may matter more than we realize. Kelly explains blood sugar in refreshingly simple terms and shares how protein, fat, fiber, and whole…
1KHO 890: Make Every Day A Masterpiece | Chris Hodges, Legacy Letters
Aug 16, 2026 · 50 min
What do you want to leave behind - not just for the people you love, but in them? In this moving conversation, Ginny sits down with pastor and bestselling author Chris Hodges to talk about his book Legacy Letters: Timeless Principles I Learned, Lived, and Leave Behind. In Ginny's words, it's one of her favorite episodes ever! Chris shares why reaching his sixties, raising five children, and becoming a grandfather to 12 (with another on the way) changed the way he thinks about success. Instead of…
1KHO 889: One Of The Most Novel Things We Can Do Is Be In Nature | Dr .Elaine Obrien, The Power of Play
Aug 15, 2026 · 52 min
In this joy-filled episode, Ginny sits down with positive psychology expert Dr. Elaine O’Brien, author of The Power of Play, to explore why play isn’t just for kids—and why adults may need it more than we realize. Elaine explains how play supports us physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally, helping relieve stress, strengthen relationships, spark creativity, and bring more joy into everyday life. From adventurous and movement play to storytelling, puzzles, conversation, and simply havi…
1KHO 888: Preventative Medicine is the Highest Form of Medicine | Dr. Yun Kim & Dr. Jacques MoraMarco, Walking Your Way To Vitality
Aug 14, 2026 · 56 min
Walking may be one of the simplest things we do, but what if changing how we walk could improve our energy, balance, focus, and overall sense of well-being? Ginny sits down with Dr. Jacques MoraMarco and Dr. Yun Kim, authors of Walking Your Way to Vitality, to explore the powerful intersection of walking, breathwork, mindfulness, Tai Chi, and ancient East Asian medicine. They unpack the idea of “vitality”—physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being—and explain why prevention, rather than w…
1KHO 887: Walking Is One Of Our Grandest Purposes On This Earth | Sean Dietrich, I Would Walk 500 Miles
Aug 13, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
What if walking could change the way you see your entire life? Beloved author Sean Dietrich returns to the podcast to talk about his new memoir, I Would Walk 500 Miles, chronicling the month he and his wife, Jamie, spent walking the Camino de Santiago across Spain. What begins as a physical pilgrimage through mountains, mud, ancient villages, and crowded hostels becomes something far deeper like a journey into identity, faith, suffering, community, and what it means to discover who you really ar…
1KHO 886: Human Connection is Fragile | Jason VanRuler, Discovering Your Communication Type
Aug 12, 2026 · 54 min
What if the biggest problem in your relationships isn’t what you’re saying—but the fact that the other person hears it completely differently? Licensed therapist and author Jason VanRuler joins Ginny to talk about his new book, Discovering Your Communication Type, and the five communication styles—Peacemaker, Advocate, Thinker, Harbor, and Spark—that shape how we connect, handle conflict, and respond under pressure. Jason explains why great communication is often more about listening than speaki…
1KHO 885: The Courage to Keep Going | Max Lucado, Unshakeable Courage
Aug 11, 2026 · 54 min
Life gets heavy for everyone. Max Lucado returns to the podcast for a conversation about resilience, purpose, burnout, and what keeps people moving forward when life feels uncertain. We talk about why seasons of waiting often shape us more than seasons of success, how remembering past victories builds confidence for future challenges, the surprising value of solitude in an always-connected world, and why courage is usually quieter than we imagine. It's a conversation about playing the long game…
1KHO 884: Schedule in Time for Adventures | Alastair Humphreys, Unwilded
Aug 10, 2026 · 58 min
Ginny Yurich sits down with National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Alastair Humphreys for a conversation that will change the way you see the world just outside your front door. From spending just fifteen intentional minutes outdoors each day to noticing the trees, birds, and forgotten places we've stopped seeing, Alastair shares why adventure begins with paying attention. This episode is full of hopeful, practical ideas for families who want to reconnect with nature, raise curious kids, and…
1KHO 883: The Good News Outweighs The Bad News | Susie Larson, More Than You Can Imagine
Aug 9, 2026 · 52 min
What if the hardest parts of your story aren't the end—but the beginning of God's redemption? In this deeply moving conversation, Ginny sits down with bestselling author and radio host Susie Larson to explore how trust in God can transform even the most painful circumstances. Susie shares the remarkable story of overcoming childhood trauma, chronic illness, and decades of fear to discover a faith that is stronger than suffering. Together, they discuss why healing begins with knowing you're deepl…
1KHO 882: Helping Parents Navigate Digital Landscapes | Leslie Tyler, Pinwheel
Aug 8, 2026 · 58 min
Ginny sits down with Leslie Tyler of Pinwheel to talk about helping children develop self-control, good judgment, and genuine connection long before they ever have unrestricted access to technology. From the myth of finding the "perfect age" for a first phone to practical ways families can build healthy digital habits together, this conversation is packed with hopeful, realistic wisdom that leaves parents feeling equipped instead of overwhelmed. If you've ever wondered how to prepare your kids f…
1KHO 881: School Should Start Much Later | Dr. Joseph Dzierzewski, The National Sleep Foundation
Aug 7, 2026 · 51 min
Some of the biggest challenges facing kids today have less to do with motivation and more to do with biology. Sleep scientist Dr. Joseph Dzierzewski from the National Sleep Foundation explains why nearly half of American children aren't getting the sleep they need, why teenagers are being asked to learn at the worst possible time of day, and how a lack of sleep affects everything from mood and learning to mental health and even car accidents. Ginny and Dr. Dzierzewski also dive into daylight sav…
1KHO 880: The Great Dopamine Extraction | Dr. Jeremy Heffner, Proof of the Impossible
Aug 6, 2026 · 58 min
Everyone is talking about what AI can do but this is an episode about what AI might be doing to us... and also why it tries to be so engaging. Trauma surgeon Dr. Jeremy Heffner shares the remarkable story behind his new book, Proof of the Impossible, weaving together his own recovery from PTSD with thousands of conversations he had with today's leading AI models. We explore why these systems are designed to keep us engaged, how they learn to mirror and influence human behavior, why authenticity…
1KHO 879: Should Parents Trust Their Gut More? | Andy Stanley, What Great Leaders Do
Aug 5, 2026 · 56 min
Leadership isn't just for CEOs, pastors, or business owners—it begins at home. In this conversation, Ginny sits down with bestselling author and leadership expert Andy Stanley to explore the timeless principles from his new book, What Great Leaders Do. While written for organizational leaders, Andy shares why these lessons may be just as transformative for parents. Together they discuss the difference between problems that can be solved and tensions that must be managed, why trusting intuition o…
1KHO 878: Trying to Be Happy Is Making Kids Miserable | Jonathan Eckert, The Happiness Crisis
Aug 4, 2026 · 58 min
Children today have more comfort, more entertainment, more therapy, and more technology than any generation before them so why are they struggling so deeply? Jonathan Eckert, director of the Baylor Center for School Leadership and author of The Happiness Crisis, shares a perspective every parent needs to hear: the relentless pursuit of happiness may actually be standing in the way of joy. We talk about why struggle is essential, how overprotecting children can leave them less resilient, why comm…
1KHO 877: Raise Kids Who Don't Crack Under Pressure | Brandon Webb, Puddle Jumpers
Aug 3, 2026 · 57 min
Brandon Webb knows what it takes to perform under extreme pressure. As a combat-decorated Navy SEAL sniper instructor, entrepreneur, and bestselling author, he's spent a lifetime studying resilience. But in this conversation, he explains why the greatest test of leadership isn't on the battlefield—it's at home. Drawing from his new book Puddle Jumpers, Brandon shares the practical parenting principles that helped him raise independent, confident, and emotionally resilient children. He and Ginny…
1KHO 876: The Freedom Of Trying Less Hard | Sally Llyod-Jones, Jesus Storybook Bible
Aug 2, 2026 · 48 min
Twenty years after the release of The Jesus Storybook Bible, Sally Lloyd-Jones joins Ginny for a heartfelt conversation about the unexpected journey behind one of the most beloved children's Bibles ever written, and why the way we tell children about God matters more than we often realize. Sally shares the personal experiences that shaped her writing, from growing up with an image of a demanding God to discovering the overwhelming kindness and love at the heart of the gospel. Together, they expl…
1KHO 875: Feelings Are Welcome Anytime | Joy Stephenson-Laws, Secrets That Sparkle, Secrets That Sting
Aug 1, 2026 · 49 min
When we teach children to trust their feelings, we give them one of the most powerful tools they'll ever have for staying safe. In this important conversation, Ginny sits down with attorney, child wellness advocate, and author Joy Stevenson-Laws to explore why feelings—not rules—are often a child's first line of defense. Inspired by her own family's experience, Joy explains how children process the world through emotions long before they can fully understand logic, and why validating those feeli…
1KHO 874: We Can Cry Or We Can Try | Victoria Arlen, The View Is Worth It
Jul 31, 2026 · 49 min
What happens after the miracle? Paralympic gold medalist, ESPN broadcaster, Dancing with the Stars finalist, and bestselling author Victoria Arlen joins Ginny Yurich for one of the most honest conversations she's ever had about life after survival. Victoria shares the unimaginable story of spending four years trapped inside her own body with two rare neurological conditions before relearning how to walk, swim, and ultimately compete on the world stage. But this conversation goes beyond the comeb…
1KHO 873: The Trips That Become Family Lore | Grace Ly and Marty Ohlhaut, Tent for Seven
Jul 30, 2026 · 55 min
Some of the best family memories start with things going completely off the rails. Father-daughter duo Marty Ohlhaut and Grace Ly join Ginny Yurich to tell the hilarious, harrowing, and surprisingly moving story behind Tent for Seven, their memoir about a family camping trip filled with lost hiking boots, packed campgrounds, a washed-out road, a terrifying injury, two knocked-out teeth, bears, and strangers who seemed to show up at exactly the right moment. Somehow, the trip that went so spectac…
1KHO 872: What If There Was An Easier Way To Raise Children? | Simone Davies, Montessori
Jul 29, 2026 · 57 min
What if raising capable, confident children could feel less like a constant power struggle, and more like a partnership? In this episode, Ginny welcomes Simone Davies, Montessori educator and co-author of The Montessori Baby, The Montessori Toddler, and The Montessori Child, for the podcast’s first-ever conversation about Montessori parenting. Simone explains how Montessori principles can be used at home to help children grow in independence, responsibility, curiosity, and confidence. She shares…
1KHO 871: Children Shouldn’t Have To Wait To Move Their Bodies | Mike Huber, Embracing Rough-and-Tumble Play
Jul 28, 2026 · 57 min
Movement isn't a distraction from learning—it's one of the ways children learn best. In this conversation, Ginny sits down with educator and author Mike Huber to explore why rough-and-tumble—or "whole body"—play is one of childhood's most misunderstood and essential experiences. Drawing from decades of classroom experience and research, Mike explains how movement helps children develop self-regulation, social awareness, empathy, confidence, and even the ability to focus and learn. Together, they…
1KHO 870: The Best Things In My Life Happen At A Slow Speed | Megan Hyatt Miller, Win At Work Succeed At Life
Jul 27, 2026 · 55 min
In a culture that celebrates hustle and constant productivity, is it actually possible to succeed at work without sacrificing the rest of your life? In this episode, Ginny sits down with Megan Hyatt Miller - CEO, author, speaker, and host of The Double Win Podcast, to explore why overwork has become the norm and what it looks like to build a life where both your career and your family can thrive. Megan shares her personal journey from stay-at-home mom to business leader, explaining how raising c…
1KHO 869: Thriving In The Worst Of Circumstances | Anne Graham Lotz & Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright
Jul 26, 2026 · 53 min
In this heartfelt conversation, Ginny Yurich sits down with beloved Bible teacher Anne Graham Lotz (daughter of Billy Graham) and her daughter, Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright, to explore the timeless story of Joseph through their new book, God Won't Leave You There. Together they unpack what Joseph's life teaches us about trusting God through unexpected hardship, betrayal, seasons of waiting, and life's sudden detours. From devastating setbacks to remarkable redemption, Anne and Rachel-Ruth share deepl…
1KHO 868: Creating and Playing Simply For The Love Of It | Brianna Lambert, Created To Play
Jul 25, 2026 · 53 min
What if the hobbies you love aren't distractions from your purpose—but part of it? In this conversation, Ginny sits down with Brianna Lambert, author of Created to Play, to explore why God designed us not only to work, but also to create, collect, restore, cook, play games, make music, build, and delight in the world around us. Together they unpack how our hobbies can deepen our faith, strengthen our relationships, cultivate patience and humility, and remind us that we were never meant to live b…
1KHO 867: Every Baby Makes You a New Mother | Beth Barbeau, Who Delivers Your Baby?
Jul 24, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
The person who delivers your baby can shape far more than what happens on the day your baby is born. Beth Barbeau is back for her ninth conversation on the podcast, and this time I’m finally telling the story of my first home birth after two C-sections and what that experience taught me about my body, motherhood, and the kind of care women need before, during, and after birth. We talk about the differences between OBs, midwives, and doulas, why the relationship with your provider matters so much…
1KHO 866: No One Wants To Grow Up To Be An Addict | Jessica Lahey, The Gift of Failure
Jul 23, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
What if one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the opportunity to struggle? Bestselling author Jessica Lahey joins Ginny for a powerful conversation about two of the biggest challenges facing families today: raising capable, independent kids and protecting them from a culture of addiction. Drawing from her books The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation, Jessica explains why our instinct to protect children from discomfort can unintentionally rob them of confidence, resili…
1KHO 865: The Art of Telling Stories | Chris Dowling, Bad Counselors Movie Director
Jul 22, 2026 · 57 min
Every great story leaves you different than it found you. Filmmaker Chris Dowling joins Ginny to talk about the art of telling stories that make people laugh, think, and see the world a little differently. They dive into his new faith comedy Bad Counselors, why summer camp is the perfect setting for transformation, what it takes to make a movie that feels honest instead of preachy, and why choosing presence with your family is sometimes the greatest creative decision you can make. Whether you lo…
1KHO 864: The Fertility Crisis | Dr. Ann Shippy, The Preconception Revolution
Jul 21, 2026 · 58 min
The fertility crisis isn't just about adults who are trying to have a baby. It may start years earlier than we realize. In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Ann Shippy shares why the everyday choices we make as families can shape not only our own health but the health of generations to come. Ginny and Dr. Shippy talk about environmental toxins, nutrition, stress, time outside, the surprising role dads play in fertility, and why she believes parents should already be thinking about protecting th…
1KHO 863: Just Because You Have a Bad Day Doesn't Mean You Have a Bad Life | Dave Boden, Raising Gen Alpha
Jul 20, 2026 · 55 min
The world our kids are growing up in has changed faster than most of us can keep up with, but this conversation left me more hopeful than afraid. Dave Boden shares practical wisdom for raising Gen Alpha in an age of anxiety, AI, endless screens, and constant pressure to perform. We talk about resilience, emotional health, why kids need stretch zones instead of comfort zones, and how parents can help children build the kind of character that will matter no matter what the future looks like. If yo…
1KHO 862: Practicing Sacred Assumptions | Faith Eury Cho, Never Alone
Jul 19, 2026 · 54 min
Some of life's biggest questions don't have easy answers, but maybe they aren't meant to. In this thoughtful conversation, Faith Eury Cho shares why curiosity is a gift, how motherhood changed her understanding of God's presence, and what it looks like to trust Him before everything makes sense. Her idea of "practicing sacred assumptions" offers a fresh way to walk through disappointment, grief, and unanswered prayers without losing hope. Whether you're reading Never Alone with your kids or wres…
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