Best FreePlays Podcasts (2025)

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1KHO 559: Using Music Purposefully | Mort and Sara Sherman, Resonant Minds 53:58

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Most of us listen to music every day—but what if it could do more than just fill the silence? In this powerful conversation with father–daughter duo Mort and Sara Sherman, authors of Resonant Minds: The Transformative Power of Music One Note at a Time, we explore how music shapes brains, bonds families, and even heals communities. From lowering str…

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Go Pack Lucy 1:59:37

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Come join me for a memorable & fun evening at the Go Pack Station event called Honor Roll, where we get to see art & fashion collide. This event we also learn what they are about & what awesome products they have to help us roll on the go. This is a celebration of the modern explorer's lifestyle. Let's elevate our experience & embrace the future of…

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1KHO 558: “I Wish I Had All My Gaming Hours Back," A Mother’s Wake-Up Call for Every Parent | Melanie Hempe, ScreenStrong 52:38

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When Melanie Hempe’s oldest son became so addicted to video games that he dropped out of college, she realized she had unknowingly handed her child an experiment with devastating consequences. What began as “just middle school gaming” escalated into an all-consuming addiction that stole years of real life, purpose, and potential. Out of that heartb…

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1KHO 557: Raising Originals in a World of Clones | Andrew and Evan Hempe, ScreenStrong 59:00

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What happens when you raise kids without smartphones, video games, or social media in a world where nearly everyone else is plugged in? Twins Andrew and Evan Hempe are living proof that screen-free childhoods don’t leave kids behind—they launch them ahead. In this powerful and refreshing episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich welco…

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1KHO 556: I Gave Up My Smartphone and Found My Soul | Andrew Laubacher, Humanality 1:20:47

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In this radically honest and thought-provoking episode, Andrew Laubacher (aka ALob) returns to share the life-altering decision that changed everything: stepping away from the platforms designed to keep us addicted and unhappy. From addiction and burnout to healing and purpose, Andrew opens up about the crushing weight of social comparison, the lie…

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1KHO 555: Raise The Kid In Front Of You | Ian Morgan Cron, The Road Back To You 55:43

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What if the key to parenting isn’t molding your child into a smaller version of you—but learning to truly see them for who they are? In this deeply moving conversation, Ian Morgan Cron, bestselling author of The Road Back To You, returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to talk about the Enneagram, emotional self-awareness, and how these insights …

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1KHO 554: How to Start an Adventure Club (and Change Your Family’s Life) | Beth Barth, Girls Adventure Club 54:19

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What if Mondays became the best day of your week? That’s exactly what happened when Beth Barth launched the Girls Adventure Club—a group that’s taken families from scuba diving in pools to kayaking the Apostle Islands, from hike-sledding in the snow to trapeze lessons under the sky. In her podcast debut, Beth shares how a simple idea turned into a …

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The Hot Nerd Girls Society Presents Planet ComicCon 1:49:20

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Let's get freshly & go on a field trip! The Hot Nerd Girls Society brings you to Planet Comic Con!! Getting VIP treatment was definitely superb. All of us go for the very 1st time ever, a wonderful experience is had by all. We share the full experience with you like hanging out & making new friends. The vendors which we mention throughout so check …

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1KHO 553: How to Break Free from the Era of Ankle-Monitored Childhood | Lenore Skenazy, Free Range Kids 1:00:00

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What happens when an entire generation grows up micromanaged, chauffeured, and monitored as if childhood itself were a dangerous crime? In one of the most eye-opening and hilarious episodes of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Lenore Skenazy — author of Free-Range Kids and co-founder of Let Grow — joins Ginny Yurich to expose the absurdity of today’s…

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1KHO 552: Why Sick Soil Means Sick People (And How to Fix Both) | David Montgomery and Anne Bikle, What Your Food Ate 51:44

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What if the key to reclaiming our health isn’t in a pill bottle, but beneath our feet? In this thought-provoking conversation, Ginny Yurich sits down with David Montgomery and Anne Biklé—renowned authors of The Hidden Half of Nature and What Your Food Ate—to uncover the forgotten connection between soil, farming, and human well-being. Together they…

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1KHO 551: The Science of Happiness Every Parent Needs to Hear | Arthur Brooks, The Happiness Files 58:39

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What if everything you’ve been taught about success, work, and happiness is incomplete? In this powerful conversation, Harvard professor and bestselling author Arthur Brooks joins Ginny Yurich on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to share the science of happiness—and why every parent needs to hear it. With warmth, humor, and groundbreaking research, B…

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1KHO 550: Four Years and 550 Episodes Later the Sleep Whisperer Returns | Dr. Chris Winter, The Rested Child 54:37

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Four years ago, Dr. Chris Winter—the world’s “Sleep Whisperer” and author of The Rested Child —became the very first guest on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast. The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast. That one conversation sparked a journey that’s now reached 550 episodes and over 12 million downloads. In this milestone episode, Dr. Winter returns to share wh…

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1KHO 549: The Hidden Skills Behind School Readiness | Allison Mell, Tots on Target 1:04:43

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Most people think school readiness means knowing letters, numbers, and how to sit still—but what if those are the outcomes, not the foundations? In this powerful episode, pediatric physical therapist and founder of Tots on Target, Dr. Allison Mell, reveals the “hidden” developmental milestones that set kids up for academic and social success—things…

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The Hot Nerd Girls Society Presents: High & Nerding Out 6:54

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I am freshly high & I nerding out on The Sims 4. Planning out this story line that has been going on for a long while. From phone to phone, PC to PC I fill you in on some of the details. Follow me on my socials @highanddoingthings

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1KHO 548: Creativity and Inherently Human Skills Will Be at a Premium in the Future, How to Prepare Your Kids for the AI Revolution| Matt Britton, Generation AI 51:59

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In this urgent and eye-opening episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich sits down with Matt Britton, a pioneering voice in AI and author of Generation AI, to unravel what the rapid rise of artificial intelligence truly means for parents and the future of childhood. Matt reveals why memorization and traditional education models a…

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1KHO 547: How to Keep Youth Sports from Turning Kids into Commodities | Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski, Away Game 52:45

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Youth sports have evolved from casual neighborhood games to a multi-billion-dollar industry where kids are often treated as commodities. In this episode, Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski, authors of Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports, delve into how today’s sports culture is pressuring kids to perform rather than enjoy play…

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1KHO 546: When Parents Thrive, Kids Thrive: A Blueprint for Healthy Child Development in an Anxious World | Dr. Madeline Levine, Teach Your Children Well 59:31

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In this eye-opening episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Dr. Madeline Levine, one of the leading voices in parenting, returns for her second appearance to share vital insights on how anxiety is stunting both children and parents in today’s fast-paced world. From hyper-parenting to the pursuit of perfection, Dr. Levine explores the damage done…

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1KHO 545: Trying to Figure Out How to Juggle All of Life’s Plates | Tara Sun, Overbooked and Overwhelmed 55:57

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In this heartfelt episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Tara Sun, author of Overbooked and Overwhelmed, shares her raw, real experience navigating the chaos of modern life. Tara's story resonates with anyone who's felt the pressure of saying "yes" to everything and how it often leads to burnout and overwhelm. She reflects on the importance of …

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1KHO 544: We Have to Protect Our Children | Heather Thompson Day, Can I Sit Here? 51:44

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In this powerful episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, a favorite guest Heather Thompson Day returns for her second conversation, diving into the tough realities of childhood bullying and how we can protect our children from harm. Drawing from her own experiences, Heather discusses the impact of exclusion, the importance of empathy, and how th…

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1KHO 543: Our World's Beauty is Preposterous | Amanda Dykes, A Pocketful of Wonder 58:09

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Bestselling novelist Amanda Dykes joins The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast for a conversation that will stir your heart, lift your eyes, and invite you to marvel again at the wonder that surrounds us. In this episode, Amanda shares the tender backstory behind her career shift from English teacher to award-winning author, and how deep grief gave way to …

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Lucy & Lucky 1:07:14

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It's Your Royal Podcastress's birthday & my close friend Lucky aka Roblo da Star comes over for a visit. We kick it & listen to music & verbalate. The monsters stop by to hang out & get freshly. So come kick it with us on my 400th & something trip around the sun. Follow me on my socials @HighandDoingThings…

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1KHO 542: How to Be On Your Child's Side No Matter What | Dr. Tom Cowan, Commonsense Childrearing 58:57

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In this wide-ranging and unforgettable episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich sits down with the bold and brilliant Dr. Tom Cowan—physician, author, and longtime advocate for common sense parenting. Drawing from his new book Common Sense Child Rearing, Dr. Cowan urges parents to truly listen to their children, resist blind con…

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1KHO 541: Recess Is Not Optional, Why Our Kids Need More Than 22 Minutes to Be Human | Say Yes to Recess! 59:28

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What if the decline in childhood mental health, self-regulation, and academic engagement could be traced back to a missing piece of the school day? In this powerful and passionate episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with the founding team of Say Yes to Recess, a grassroots movement turned national nonprofit fighting fo…

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1KHO 540: Take Away the Screens and Go Outside | Mike McLeod, GrowNOW ADHD 50:11

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What if the youth mental health crisis isn't a mystery—but a measurable, screen-driven epidemic we can reverse? In one of the most urgent and affirming conversations we’ve ever had, Mike McLeod, executive function specialist and founder of GrowNOW ADHD, returns for his fourth appearance on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast. With clarity, conviction, a…

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1KHO 539: We Need So Many More Farmers | Sean Pessara, Mindful Farmer Arkansas 54:11

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In this eye-opening episode, Sean Pessara of Mindful Farmer Arkansas dives into the critical need for more farmers and gardeners who are passionate about sustainable and regenerative agriculture. With a background in environmental science, Sean has dedicated his life to helping families transform their backyard gardens into thriving, productive spa…

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1KHO 538: You Can Change Everything in Three Years | Janelle Anderson, The Haven Farmstead 50:09

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What if your whole life looked different just three years from now? In this moving episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich sits down with Janelle Anderson of The Haven Farmstead to share an extraordinary story of family, faith, and legacy. Janelle and her husband left behind their cattle ranch in North Dakota, sold nearly every…

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Lucy Explains Cars 3:48

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Ok so I explain how cars work in a more elabrate whimsical way. Follow me on my socials @highanddoingthings

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1KHO 537: Do You Want Healthy Kids? Take Them Outside | Miriam Eriksson and Amanda Argyle, Argyle Acres 57:08

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What if the key to healthier, happier kids—and adults—wasn’t hidden in a lab but buried in the soil beneath our feet? In this powerful episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Amanda Argyle and Miriam Eriksson of Argyle Acres Education Foundation share their deeply personal stories of transformation—through infertility, health crises, and radical…

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1KHO 536: How to Foster Creativity in a World That Wants to Control It | Austin Kleon, Steal Like an Artist 57:07

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In The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast episode How to Foster Creativity in a World That Wants to Control It, Austin Kleon, author of Steal Like an Artist and Show Your Work, discusses the challenges of nurturing creativity in today’s highly structured, outcome-driven world. He highlights how the pressure for perfection and the desire for certainty can s…

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1KHO 535: Why We Don’t Need to Tell Kids What to Do All the Time | Michaleen Doucleff, Hunt, Gather, Parent 1:00:01

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In this eye-opening episode, Michaeleen Doucleff returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to dive deep into the art of fostering independence and emotional autonomy in children. She shares transformative insights from her travels around the world, revealing how different cultures empower children by encouraging initiative rather than constantly te…

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1KHO 534: How to Stop Overthinking and Start Doing | Pat Flynn, Lean Learning 58:40

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In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Pat Flynn, author of Lean Learning, breaks down the art of "learning less to achieve more." He talks about how the traditional path of endless overthinking and consuming information often leads to inaction—and how we can combat this by embracing action, failure, and hands-on learning. With our kids…

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1KHO 533: How to Reclaim the Freedom of Childhood and the Joy of Family | Justin Whitmel Earley, The Big Mess 45:48

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What if the messiness of family life is where the magic really happens? In this delightful and deeply thoughtful episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich welcomes back bestselling author, lawyer, and father of four Justin Whitmel Earley for his third appearance—and it's their most heartwarming one yet. Together, they explore how to r…

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New Fashion 3:30

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Today we discovered a new fashion while freshly. Tune in to hear all about it. Follow me on my socials @HighandDoingThings

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1KHO 532: Taking Back the Neighborhood, How Family-First Tech Can Revive Real-World Childhoods| Russell York, COSMO Technologies 57:47

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What if technology didn’t keep kids inside—but actually helped launch them out the front door? In this powerful third conversation with COSMO Technologies CEO Russell York, we explore how family-first tech can help revive real-world childhoods, spark neighborhood friendships, and reconnect parents to peace of mind. With their newest release, the Ju…

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1KHO 531: What Happens When You Don’t Give Up | Bethany Hamilton, Soul Surfer 51:41

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What does it look like to live a life anchored in passion, purpose, and presence—even when everything changes in an instant? In this unforgettable episode, world-renowned surfer Bethany Hamilton shares the story behind the headlines: the wild love her parents had for surfing and for nature, how she passed that passion to her own kids, and how the o…

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1KHO 530: Using Herbs to Weave Calm Through Tense Days | Rachelle Robinett 57:04

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Can a single cup of tea shift your entire day? In one of her favorite episodes ever, Ginny sits down with herbalist and author Rachelle Robinett to explore the ancient, globally practiced art of herbalism—and why it might be exactly what our stressed-out, fast-paced culture needs. Rachelle’s book, Naturally: The Herbalist’s Guide to Health and Tran…

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1KHO 529: Tantrums Are an Emotional Poop | Devon Kuntzman, Transforming Toddlerhood 56:04

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In this refreshingly honest and heartening episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich welcomes toddler expert Devon Kuntzman of Transforming Toddlerhood to unravel the chaos—and beauty—of the toddler years. With warmth and insight, Devon helps parents reframe meltdowns not as failures but as essential, biologically driven emotiona…

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1KHO 528: At Some Point, You Just Need to Start | Melissa Ferguson, Our Friendly Farmhouse 56:22

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What happens when you spend ten years chasing a dream—only to face rejection again and again? Melissa Ferguson did just that. In this hilarious and heartfelt conversation, Melissa shares how she went from writing secretly in a Walmart-adjacent extended stay to becoming a bestselling author with multiple book-to-movie deals. She’s a homesteading mom…

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1KHO 527: The Age of the Trophy Child | Carl Honore, Under Pressure 56:34

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Are we raising children—or building résumés? In this powerful episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich sits down with internationally bestselling author Carl Honoré (In Praise of Slowness, Under Pressure) to explore the dark undercurrent of modern parenting: the obsession with performance. From Baby Einstein to Mandarin in the M…

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Lucy at the Mall 1:53:03

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I am in a mood for shopping, let's go to the mall & hang out & see what we can find in this episode of mall shopping with friends. Follow me on my socials @HighandDoingThings

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1KHO 526: Parents Want To Talk About Vaccines More Than All Other Topics Combined | Joel Warsh Gator, Between a Shot and a Hard Place 1:00:51

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Why are the conversations parents care about most the ones they’re told they can’t have? In this powerful and eye-opening episode, board-certified pediatrician Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to unpack one of the most taboo topics in modern parenting: vaccines. With decades of experience, a master’s in epidemiology,…

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1KHO 525: Zero Time to Pee | Rachelle Crawford, How To Be Busy 56:50

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What happens when your life moves so fast that even a bathroom break for your toddler feels impossible? In this honest and hilarious episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich welcomes Rachelle Crawford, author of How to Be Busy, to talk about that breaking-point moment—and everything it revealed about modern motherhood, hurry culture,…

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1KHO 524: Durable Trades in a Brittle World | Rory Groves, The Family Economy 58:27

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What happens when the work we do no longer serves our families—but separates them? In this thought-provoking and deeply resonant episode, Ginny Yurich sits down with Rory Groves, author of Durable Trades and The Family Economy, to uncover why modern life feels so unstable—and what we can do about it. From brittle supply chains to generational fragm…

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1KHO 523: From Couch, to Garden, to Whole Foods and a Whole New Life Down 160 Pounds | Helene Leeds and Penelope Popken, Step It Up 42:00

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Helene Leeds and Penelope Popkin are living proof that transformation doesn’t come in a pill, a quick fix, or a viral trend—it grows slowly, like a garden. In this powerful episode, mother and daughter share their deeply personal journey through food addiction, depression, emotional healing, and ultimately, 160 pounds of natural weight loss. When e…

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1KHO 522: The Perfect Homestead Is Wherever You Live Right Now | Samantha Mauermann, Acres and Aprons 55:45

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What if you didn’t need land, animals, or a barn to start homesteading? Samantha Mauermann of Acres and Aprons shares her incredible journey from rejecting her unconventional childhood to embracing it with open arms—then turning it into a thriving homestead business. In just 18 months, she went from a fixer-upper and two chickens to 23 acres, dairy…

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Monster Morning Theatre: Lighter Time 19:12

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It's the lighter time of the day & of life in this laughter packed episode with the monsters. We celebrate new things also our podcast loyalist in ways you will hear all about. What does High & Doing Things lighters, love of words & Joe Boxer underwear have in common? Also, what has Monster been up to? Find this out & more. Follow me on my socials …

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1KHO 521: Nature is an Essential Part of Childhood | Linda McGurk, Rain or Shine Mamma 45:36

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What if we've misunderstood what children really need? In this powerful fourth appearance, Linda McGurk—Swedish-American journalist and bestselling author of There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather and The Open-Air Life—joins Ginny Yurich to remind us of a fundamental truth: nature is not a luxury or a seasonal activity—it is essential to childhood it…

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1KHO 520: Learning That’s Tethered to Real Life | Morgan and Hudson Wild, Off the Couch and Into Creation 1:00:11

2M ago1:00:11

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What if the most lasting lessons your kids learn didn’t come from a textbook—but from a creek bed, a moth wing, or a flashlight beam sweeping across the night? In this powerful and joy-filled episode, Ginny Yurich welcomes Hudson and Morgan Wild—two of the beloved Wild Brothers—for a conversation that’s deeply affirming for parents who want more th…

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1KHO 519: How to Avoid Interrupted Potential, Stunted Development, and Stimulation Dependence | Dr. Nicholas Kardaras and Andrew Laubacher 59:09

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We’re watching it happen in real time: children who are overstimulated, underdeveloped, and cut off from the real-world experiences that shape a full, vibrant life. In this groundbreaking conversation, Dr. Nicholas Kardaras—addiction expert and bestselling author of Glow Kids—returns to the podcast alongside Andrew Laubacher, executive director of …

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1KHO 518: From Backyard Builds to Confidence-Building Lessons | Keith Phillips, Heartland Bunkies 50:37

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What if your family could build more than just a cabin—what if you could build confidence, competence, and connection all at once? In this compelling conversation, Keith Phillips from Heartland Bunkies joins Ginny Yurich to explore how the humble “bunkie”—a Canadian-style mini cabin—offers far more than extra space. Together they uncover how hands-…