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The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

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The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast is the megaphone for the global 1000 Hours Outside movement, created to help people embrace hands-on living in a tech-saturated world. Hosted by bestselling author and founder Ginny Yurich, each episode explores the countercultural idea that kids - and adults - thrive when they choose real-world options over virtual ones.   Featuring conversations with leading voices in parenting, nature, education, mental health, neuroscience, faith, and free play, and rooted in research and rich with practical encouragement, the show invites listeners to slow down, step outside, and join a growing movement committed to reclaiming childhood, reconnecting families, and restoring mental health - one hour at a time.

Latest episodes

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1KHO 952: It's Never Too Late To Become Someone New | MP Woodward, The Handler

#21 trending · Parenting

Five years can change everything. In 2021, M.P. Woodward was an Amazon executive who had never published a novel. Today, he's writing Tom Clancy thrillers like The Handle

Oct 23
1 h 00 min

1KHO 951: The Lost Art Of Enjoying Everyday Life | Ian Bogost, The Small Stuff

#24 trending · Kids & Family

Children know something about enjoying life that adults have largely forgotten. A stick, a cardboard box, or even a marshmallow can become an entire world of discovery, w

Oct 22
57 min

1KHO 950: The Motherhood Advantage | Dr. Anne Welsh, Ambitious Mother

#37 trending · Parenting

Even if you spend every possible moment with your children, you'll still grieve how quickly they grow up. That sadness isn't proof you missed something. It's part of lovi

Oct 21
53 min

1KHO 949: Raising Kids in a Narcissistic Age | Chuck DeGroat, Who You're Becoming

We live in a world that rewards performance, comparison, and constant approval. But what is that doing to our children—and to the people we're becoming? In this deeply t

Oct 20
56 min

1KHO 948: Slow Is a Superpower in Childhood | Carl Honore, In Praise in Slowness

Childhood was never meant to be a race. Bestselling author and Slow Movement pioneer Carl Honoré returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast for a conversation about what h

Oct 19
58 min

1KHO 947: Building Up a Culture of Care | Tim St. John, After Church Hurt

Church hurt can leave you grieving far more than a bad experience because you can lose your community in the process. In this deeply personal conversation, Ginny Yurich s

Oct 18
55 min

1KHO 946: How Ordinary People Develop Remarkable Techniques for Weathering Crises | Dr. Raj Panjabi, Safer

When life suddenly stops feeling safe, the people around us may be our greatest protection. Dr. Raj Panjabi is a physician, the former White House national security offic

Oct 16
54 min

1KHO 945: Lessons from 45 Years of Raising a Child with Special Needs | Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini, The Special Needs Parent

Raising a child with special needs changes nearly every aspect of family life, but it can also reveal extraordinary opportunities for love, growth, and connection. Dr. J

Oct 15
58 min

1KHO 944: The Intentional Infecting of Ticks | Kris Newby, Bitten

The history of ticks in the United States is far stranger and more disturbing than many of us realize. Award-winning science writer Kris Newby, author of Bitten The Secre

Oct 14
58 min

1KHO 943: Your Child Doesn't Need to Be More Outgoing | Susan Cain, Quiet

Bestselling author Susan Cain joins Ginny Yurich for a fascinating conversation about the hidden strengths of introverts, the pressures of an extroverted culture, and the

Oct 13
56 min

1KHO 942: You Are Already Worthy | Tabitha Paige, I Loved You From the Start

Here is a message worth here hearing over and over again: you were already worthy before you accomplished a single thing. Artist, author, speech therapist, and homeschool

Oct 12
58 min

1KHO 941: When Your Goals Start Crushing You | Jordan Raynor, Redeeming Your Goals

Jordan Raynor is back on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with Ginny Yurich for a conversation about how to pursue big things without letting achievement become the measure

Oct 11
49 min

1KHO 940: The God Who Named Every Star Knows Your Story | Lisa Harper, Theology For the Rest Of Us

What if theology isn’t just for scholars and pastors, but something that can transform the way we live, parent, and connect with God? Beloved author and Bible teacher Li

Oct 9
46 min

1KHO 939: What If You Bet On Yourself? | Seph Schlueter, Counting My Blessings

What happens when we give kids more time to play, explore, and discover their passions? Christian singer-songwriter Seph Schlueter, whose hit song Counting My Blessings

Oct 8
50 min

1KHO 938: The Hurt Isn't The End Of Your Story | Stasi Eldredge, The Ladder of Love

What does it mean to truly know that you are loved? New York Times bestselling author Stasi Eldredge joins Ginny Yurich to discuss her new book, The Ladder of Love: A Pa

Oct 7
57 min

1KHO 937: The Most Powerful Thing You Can Do For Your Brain | Dr. John Ratey, Spark

Dr. John Ratey joins the show to discuss why exercise may be the single most powerful thing you can do for your brain. Dr. Ratey is a Harvard psychiatrist and bestselling

Oct 6
55 min

1KHO 936: Parenting Without the Power Struggles | Dr. Charles Fay, Love and Logic

Love and Logic changed the trajectory of my family, and getting to sit down with Dr. Charles Fay for this conversation was an emotional, full-circle for me. I discovered

Oct 5
1 h 05 min

1KHO 935: The Altar of Almost | Ebie Hepworth, Midnight Hallelujah

Hope can feel almost dangerous when you’ve been disappointed enough times. Ebie Hepworth, author of Midnight Hallelujah: Why Hope Is Still Worth the Risk, joins Ginny Yur

Oct 4
58 min

1KHO 934: Let Them Figure It Out | Magalie Del Angel, TimberNook

Sometimes the best thing we can do for our kids is not rush in to help. Magalie Del Angel joins Ginny Yurich to share what she’s seeing firsthand at TimberNook Kauai, whe

Oct 2
56 min

1KHO 933: We Do Not Want to Hand a Scorched Earth to Our Children | Dr. Stephanie Seneff, Toxic Legacy

What is glyphosate—and how might one of the world’s most widely used herbicides be affecting our health and the environment? Ginny sits down with MIT senior research sci

Oct 1
1 h 00 min

Chart trend

Position in the Parenting chart (US), last 90 days.

#2
all-time peak
104
days in the top 3 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 23, 2026).

#49 ▲ 2 Kids & Family US
#17 ▲ 2 Parenting US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I finally started listening to this podcast about 6 months ago or so, and I am so glad I did!! My family and I love being outside and spending time in nature, so I had downloaded the 1000 hours outside app a while ago. I kept getting emails about podcasts because of this and used to just delete them, then one stood out and I listened. Then I kept listening, and I really connected with all of Ginny’s enthusiasm and energy. She interviews some very remarkable guests and each conversation she has leaves you feeling rejuvenated. This podcast isn’t just about going outside or just homeschooling (which we actually do not do, my daughters go to traditional school), but it is also about viewing the world and experiencing it fully. The topics and authors that she brings on are thought provoking and will inspire you to add some habits to your life, or encourage you to continue with others. She has such a gift for welcoming her guests and giving the listeners an insight into what the book or books were that this author wrote. The conversations she has go much deeper than surface level and leave me feeling like I’ve benefited from hearing them. I highly recommend this podcast and will continue to share it with my family and friends!!

ChristieHovis1216 · Sep 2026

As much as I have enjoyed most of Ginny’s guests the real reason I love this podcast is Ginny herself. She affirms the work that her guests are doing and really highlights their work in a beautiful and authentic way. It’s been really transformational to be able to sit in on so many adult conversations about various topics where Ginny really gets to know the guests and asks excellent questions about them and their fields of study because she really does her research. I’ve learned about topics that are interesting but I think I’ve learned most how to better communicate from listening to Ginny. And she has a fantastic laugh!

Farragut Crew · Sep 2026

The content of this podcast is incredible, unique, & impactful. However, the host’s gravely, Jerseyesque voice & uncouth expressions like laughing out loud or spontaneous outbursts are jarring. It’s like nails on a chalkboard. I give her an A for effort though because the content is worthwhile.

MsFannyPrice · Aug 2026

I absolutely love the 1000 Hours Outside podcast! Ginny brings on such a great variety of guests, and I love hearing the different perspectives each guest brings. The conversations cover so many meaningful topics for parents and always leave me with something to think about. Such an encouraging and valuable podcast!

Emotionally Healthy Legacy · Aug 2026

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