Best FreePlays Podcasts (2025)

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1KHO 477: What Every Boy Needs Before He Turns 10 (And Why It Starts With You) | Molly DeFrank, Mothering Boys 58:57

2d ago58:57

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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 rep…

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1KHO 476: Why So Many Are Sick Before They Even Grow Up | Aly Cohen, Detoxify 58:44

4d ago58:44

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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, …

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1KHO 475: Does the Damage From My Past Put a Lid On My Future? | Lisa Harper, A Jesus-Shaped Life 1:00:19

5d ago1:00:19

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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, an…

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1KHO 474: Using Psychology as a Weapon Against Children | Dr. Richard Freed, Better Than Real Life 53:05

6d ago53:05

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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 …

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1KHO 473: Why the Imagination Still Matters | Andrew Klavan, The Kingdom of Cain 1:01:35

7d ago1:01:35

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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 …

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1KHO 472: Exercise is the Opposite of Stress | Dr. Anders Hansen, The Real Happy Pill 52:19

9d ago52:19

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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…

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1KHO 471: Screens, Safetyism, and the Collapse of Parenting | Dr. Leonard Sax, The Collapse of Parenting 54:24

10d ago54:24

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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 …

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1KHO 470: How Stories and Small Moments Shape Generations | Leah Boden, Chronicles of Wonder 58:45

11d ago58:45

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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 storyt…

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1KHO 469: There is a War Being Raged Over Your Food Choices | Dr. Cate Shanahan, The Fatburn Fix 59:44

16d ago59:44

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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 foo…

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1KHO 468: 5 Powerful Prescriptions You Won’t Find at the Pharmacy | Julia Hotz, The Connection Cure 1:00:53

16d ago1:00:53

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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 e…

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1KHO 467: Flavor Is the Original Craving | Mark Schatzker, The Dorito Effect 57:45

17d ago57:45

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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…

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1KHO 466: Why the Happiest Kids in the World Just Play | Jessica Joelle Alexander, The Danish Way of Parenting 59:06

18d ago59:06

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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 fr…

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1KHO 465: Kids Thrive in a Simple Environment | Julia Ubbenga, Declutter Your Heart and Your Home 54:28

22d ago54:28

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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 practic…

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1KHO 464: Nature Is Ready and Prepared to Be Our Ally | Dean Hall, The Wild Cure 1:00:30

25d ago1:00:30

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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 hea…

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1KHO 463: The Best Supplement is the Sun | Hilda Labrada Gore, Holistic Hilda 1:03:44

24d ago1:03:44

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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 …

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1KHO 462: Don’t Miss the Magic Right Outside Your Door | N.D. Wilson, The Riot and the Dance 1:01:19

25d ago1:01:19

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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 r…

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1KHO 461: Stop Mowing, Start Growing | Douglas Tallamy, Nature's Best Hope 53:09

28d ago53:09

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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 pes…

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1KHO 460: When We Didn't Think We Could Go Another Day | Will Acuff, No Elevator to Everest 56:47

1M ago56:47

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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 sp…

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1KHO 459: Marriage After Kids Is a Different Game | Dr. Morgan Cutlip, A Better Share 1:03:22

1M ago1:03:22

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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 articu…

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1KHO 458: Reclaiming Joy When You Can’t Seem to Slow Down | Dr. Judith Joseph, High Functioning 53:42

1M ago53:42

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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 peop…

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1KHO 457: Kids are Play-Deprived and Paying the Price | Angela Hanscom, TimberNook 59:26

1M ago59:26

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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…

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1KHO 456: Answers for Your Everyday Challenges and Wildest Worries | Michele Borba, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions 59:08

1M ago59:08

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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 …

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1KHO 455: How to Raise Healthy Kids in a Confusing Medical World | Dr. Marty Makary, FDA Commissioner 57:31

1M ago57:31

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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 damagi…

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1KHO 454: How to Shift Into the Driver’s Seat When Emotions Take the Wheel | Ethan Kross, Shift 58:05

1M ago58:05

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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 fle…

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1KHO 453: How to Keep Going When It Feels Like All is Falling Apart | Levi Lusko, Blessed are the Spiraling 55:56

1M ago55:56

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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 abo…

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1KHO 452: The New Drug - What Every Parent Needs to Know About Pornography| Parker Hymas, Fight the New Drug 1:03:58

1M ago1:03:58

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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…

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1KHO 451: Trust Your Kids More and Worry About Them Less | Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, The Self-Driven Child 58:35

1M ago58:35

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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 …

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1KHO 450: There is Good News Even in Sad Stories | Annie F. Downs, Where Did TJ Go? 1:01:05

2M ago1:01:05

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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 …

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1KHO 449: An Adventure Doesn’t Occur Until There’s a Flop | Thom Barrett, Living While Dying 54:57

2M ago54:57

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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…

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1KHO 448: Have We Removed the Greatest Teacher About How to Live? | Suzanne B. O'Brien, The Good Death 57:55

2M ago57:55

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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 dea…

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1KHO 447: The Powerful Lost Art of Becoming Mother | Beth Barbeau, Indigo Forest 1:35:49

2M ago1:35:49

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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 …

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1KHO 446: The Transformative Power of 10 Hours of Recess Each Week | Kensie Wiebe, Timbernook 54:14

2M ago54:14

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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 a…

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1KHO 445: From Ninja Warrior to Nature | Anthony Porter, Outdoor Anthony 50:44

2M ago50:44

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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 adven…

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1KHO 444: It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn | Greta Eskridge 1:11:49

2M ago1:11:49

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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 conversa…

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1KHO 443: I Want to Exercise But... | Katy Bowman and Diana Hill 59:30

2M ago59:30

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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 …

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1KHO 442: The Tension of Becoming | Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith, Being Fully Known 57:13

2M ago57:13

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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…

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1KHO 441: Disciples of the Internet - How to Reclaim Wonder, Stillness, and True Refuge | John Eldredge, Wild at Heart 55:30

2M ago55:30

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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, …

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1KHO 440: Breaking the Silence - Understanding and Overcoming Self-Loathing| Dr. Blaise Aguirre 52:37

2M ago52:37

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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…

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1KHO 439: Creativity is Not a Talent—It’s a Way of Being | Stephen Roach, The Breath and the Clay 56:01

2M ago56:01

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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 d…

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1KHO 438: To Be Alive is To Be Addicted | Ian Cron, The Fix 58:10

2M ago58:10

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To be alive is to be addicted—whether to work, control, social media, or the need for approval, we all have something we turn to in order to soothe our pain. Addiction isn’t just about alcohol or drugs—it’s about anything we use to numb our pain, from workaholism to social media to people-pleasing. In this eye-opening conversation, bestselling auth…

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1KHO 437: Own Your Inner Beginner | Liz Bohannon, Beginners Pluck 1:01:44

2M ago1:01:44

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What if the best way to prepare for life wasn’t through endless classes and structured learning, but through curiosity, risk, and real-world experience? On this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich talks with social entrepreneur and author Liz Bohannon about breaking free from fear-based decision-making, the myth of traditional s…

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1KHO 436: Burnout, Fake Health, and the Hidden Key to Thriving | Justin Roethlingshoefer, The Power of Ownership 1:00:04

2M ago1:00:04

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Many of us are walking around in what Justin Roethlingshoefer calls “fake health”—not technically sick, but far from thriving. In this eye-opening conversation, Justin, a performance coach to elite athletes and entrepreneurs, shares how he discovered the hidden metric that reveals whether your body is truly adapting to stress: heart rate variabilit…

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1KHO 435: Don’t Do Everything Alone | William Von Hippel, The Social Paradox 55:56

3M ago55:56

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Why are we lonelier than ever despite having more autonomy than any generation before us? In this eye-opening episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with William Von Hippel, author of The Social Paradox, to explore the tension between autonomy and connection. They discuss why wealth and convenience don’t necessarily lead …

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1KHO 434: How to Be Really Good at Being a Family | Korie Robertson, Duck Dynasty 1:01:56

3M ago1:01:56

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In one of the most heartwarming and inspiring episodes of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich welcomes Korie Robertson of Duck Dynasty to explore the secret to building a strong, connected, and joyful family. With humor, wisdom, and deep insight, Korie shares stories of faith, perseverance, and the enduring power of family bonds. From…

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1KHO 433: Operating With Half a Brain | Steven Biddulph, Wild Creature Mind 56:12

3M ago56:12

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Modern life has trained us to rely on logic, language, and endless mental chatter—but what if we’re missing half the picture? In this eye-opening episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with bestselling author and psychologist Steven Biddulph to explore the forgotten power of the brain’s right hemisphere—our wild creature …

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1KHO 432: Did Grandma Have Kids? The Hilarious Truth About Parenting Teens | Chip Leighton, What Time is Noon? 51:58

3M ago51:58

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Parenting teenagers is a wild ride, and Chip Leighton has turned the journey into comedy gold. In this laugh-out-loud episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich sits down with Leighton—author of What Time is Noon? and creator of The Leighton Show—to unpack the unintentionally hilarious and completely baffling text messages teens s…

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1KHO 431: Do a Few Things Well and Do Them in Season | Steve Hoffman, A Season for That 58:07

3M ago58:07

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In a world that often pushes us to do more, faster, what if the key to a fulfilling life is actually doing less—but doing it well, and in the right season? In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich sits down with Steve Hoffman, author of A Season for That, to explore the power of embracing a slower, more intentional rhyth…

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1KHO 430: The Father Factor: Why Dads Are More Essential Than We Ever Knew | Warren Farrell, The Boy Crisis 57:36

3M ago57:36

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Are we facing a fatherhood crisis? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Warren Farrell, author of The Boy Crisis and Role Mate to Soul Mate, unpacks the hidden struggles of modern fatherhood, the life-altering impact of dad deprivation, and why boys are falling behind in nearly every metric. He explains The Father’s Catch-22—how men learn to love …

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1KHO 429: The Future Belongs to Those With Relational Intelligence | Isabelle Hau, Love to Learn 57:09

3M ago57:09

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming our world, but what if the greatest asset for the future isn't technology—it's relational intelligence? In this compelling episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with Isabelle Hau, author of Love to Learn, to explore the transformative power of human connection in education,…

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1KHO 428: Uncovering Hidden Toxins: A Journey to Healthier Living with Iliriana Balaj 59:20

3M ago59:20

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What if the foods and products we trust every day are contributing to chronic health issues? Iliriana Balaj joins The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with Ginny Yurich to share her personal journey of discovering the hidden toxins in everyday products—from protein powders to personal care items—and how they impacted her health. After years of struggling…

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