Best Ian Cron Podcasts (2025)

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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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313: You Have an Addiction and What to Do About It (with Ian Cron) 38:39

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I am so excited to be sharing my incredibly insightful conversation with author Ian Morgan Cron with all of you! Ian Morgan Cron is the author of The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the Down-and-Out, and Everyone in Between! Listen in as he discusses the book and vulnerably shares his own p…

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#362: Can I Get Free and Stay Free? With Ian Morgan Cron 45:15

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We’re all just trying to get through life in this messed-up world, and whether we realize it or not, we all go looking for a “fix” to help us cope with the pain, uncertainties, or difficulties we face. Sometimes those fixes seem harmless, and other times, they spiral into habits we can’t break. So, today on the 4:13, best-selling author, psychother…

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1,000 Hours Outside: Rediscovering the Freedom of Play with Ginny Yurich 52:43

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This week on Typology, I sit down with Ginny Yurich—author of Until the Streetlights Come On and Homeschooling: You’re Doing It Right Just by Doing It. Together, we revisit the freedom of childhood play, explore how modern parenting has shifted, and talk about why kids today desperately need more time outdoors. Ginny, an Enneagram Two, shares candi…

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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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#365: Can I Love My Neighbor As Myself? With Jada Edwards 41:04

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Conflict. Division. Disagreements. Whether it’s with a neighbor, a co-worker, a friend—or even a stranger—navigating relationships isn’t always easy. Yet somehow, we’re called to love our neighbor. But what does that even mean? And how does it show up when relationships are so complicated? Well, on this episode of the 4:13, author and Bible teacher…

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Integrate Like Jesus 24:45

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James Bryan Smith’s thought from above in this episode is, “Integrate Like Jesus.” This week, James follows up on his previous episode, discussing God’s deep longing for us. Smith explains the four modes of being we live in: family, work, play, and entertainment. He describes how Jesus engaged in each of these modes and why they are essential. Inte…

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Putting Out Fires and Dancing Among the Flames: Austin Channing Brown on the Work and Joy of Being “Full of Myself” 1:08:52

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Description: Today, Jen has a discussion with her longtime friend, brilliant thought-leader and activist, Austin Channing Brown. You probably know Austin from her viral first book, I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, which flew off shelves in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd, as we were witnessing worldwide protest…

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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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315: Helping Our Kids Overcome Anxiety (with David Thomas and Sissy Goff) 38:49

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I have the honor this week of having not just one but two guests in the studio, both of whom I love dearly - David Thomas and Sissy Goff! David and Sissy discuss their new children's books focused on building resilience and courage in young kids. The books, featuring therapy dogs as the main characters, aim to help children with common challenges s…

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CNLP 750 | Inside Tim Keller's Mind: Matt Smethurst on Keller's Preaching, DNA, and Rule of Life 1:14:08

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Matt Smethurst has listened to and studied more hours of Tim Keller's preaching and teaching than almost anyone alive. In this conversation, Matt gets us inside Tim Keller's mind, breaking down what made Keller's preaching so effective, his DNA, and even his rule of life. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of L…

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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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Pat Flynn on Lean Learning: Achieve More by Consuming Less 50:39

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Pat Flynn returns to the show to share insights from his newest book, Lean Learning: How to Achieve More by Learning Less. In a world overflowing with content, Pat offers a powerful solution for those overwhelmed by endless podcasts, videos, and inspiration rabbit holes. Instead of more input, Lean Learning is about acting on just the right informa…

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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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The ADD Method for Emotional Freedom with Enneagram One, Alicia Michelle 58:17

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In this episode of Typology, I sit down with Alicia Michelle—an Enneagram One and host of The Christian Mindset Coach podcast—for a meaningful conversation about emotions, perfectionism, and the journey toward self-compassion. Alicia shares her story of discovering her true type, the freedom that comes from quieting the inner critic, and her practi…

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Episode 1263: Allison Eide 1:13:12

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Today we're joined by Allison Eide, an indie artist that's exploding right now. We talk about her viral hit, "IDK," how mental health has shaped her faith journey and a lot more. Plus, we have RELEVANT Buzz, covering SNL star Ego Nwodim opening up about how she labels her faith now, news that Americans are historically sober, and Jets QB Justin Fie…

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CNLP 749 | Revival Series Pt. 5 | Why God is Moving So Powerfully Now: JP Pokluda on Gen Z and Gen Alpha Revival and How to Share the Gospel with Your Uber Driver 1:08:52

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In Part 5 of our Revival series, JP Pokluda brings firsthand accounts of how God is moving in college stadiums. He shares the Gospel with your Uber driver, server, and other people you meet, what's different about Gen Z and Gen Alpha, and why God is moving so powerfully now. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art o…

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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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#364: Can I Reclaim Quiet? With Sarah Clarkson 29:47

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In a noisy, fast-paced world, quiet can feel out of reach—like it’s a luxury reserved only for the super-spiritual, the ultra-disciplined, or those with endless free time. But quiet is, and always has been, at the heart of every single person, and it’s essential to our spiritual life and growth. So today on the 4:13, author Sarah Clarkson is back w…

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Alan Gannett on Unlocking Everyday Creativity for Greater Productivity (Shortcast) 9:16

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In this Shortcast edition, Alan Gannett, author of The Creative Curve, demystifies the myth that creativity is an inborn talent. Instead, he lays out how great ideas emerge at the intersection of familiarity and novelty—and how anyone can train themselves to consistently produce creative work. The Creativity Curve Explained: Alan introduces the “cr…

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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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Gird Your Loins: Dr. Celeste Holbrook Delivers the “Sex Talk” You Never Had but Deserved 1:05:14

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Description: Today’s conversation might have you clutching your pearls and purity rings. Jen and Amy sit down with Dr. Celeste Holbrook—sexologist, educator, and author of Missionary Position: A Slightly Irreverent Guide to Sex After Purity Culture—for the candid, hilarious, and healing “sex talk” you never had but always deserved. From busting pur…

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314: Swimming with Dolphins and Stingrays 34:27

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Listen this week as Jesse and I share an unscripted update on our family's recent travels and the start of the new school year! We talk about some of the changes to our kids' school schedules, with David now attending the afternoon preschool program instead of the morning which has worked out really nicely as it better suits his natural sleep and w…

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CNLP 748 | Revival Series Pt. 4 | Gen Z Men Converting—UK Church Revival Lessons for America: Nicky Gumbel, Al Gordon and Stephen Foster on Reversing Generations of Church Decline 1:18:59

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In Part 4 of the Revival series, Nicky Gumbel, Al Gordon, and Stephen Foster explain how and why Gen Z men in the UK are becoming Christians in record numbers. They discuss how they're seeing generations of church decline reversed and what America can learn from it. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leaders…

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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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Michael Long on Taming Dopamine: Regain Focus and Productivity 40:46

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Michael Long is a bestselling author and speechwriter who co-wrote Taming the Molecule of More, the follow-up to the hit book The Molecule of More. In this conversation, we dive into how dopamine—the brain’s “molecule of more”—drives distraction, craving, creativity, and productivity, and how we can train it to serve us instead of sabotage us. In t…

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Episode 1262: Nathan Davis Jr. 1:10:06

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Today we're joined by actor, artist and viral sensation Nathan Davis Jr! We talk about his surprising shift to Christian music, his viral breakout, creativity and a lot more! Plus, in RELEVANT Buzz we cover the seemingly weekly Forrest Frank news, AI Jesus chatbots and the Jonas Brothers bringing out Switchfoot for a huge stadium show. At the end o…

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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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[Encore] Stop Lying to Yourself: Dr. Sara Kuburic Wants You Take Ownership of Your Choices for True Happiness 1:03:26

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It’s time for another beloved encore presentation and this time we are bringing back this powerful podcast therapy session for your benefit and enjoyment. Dr. Sara Kuburic, an existential psychotherapist and author behind The @Millennial.Therapist, offers profound insights into taking ownership of our lives. Dr. Kuburic champions the idea that we a…

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Building an Emotionally Healthy Family in a Culture That Won’t Stop Shouting, with Sarah Boyd, M.Ed. in Psych 44:48

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Ever feel like the world’s volume knob is stuck on “too loud”? In this week’s episode of Typology, I’m joined by my friend Sarah Boyd—an insightful Enneagram Four and author of the brand-new book, Turn Down the Noise: A Practical Guide to Building an Emotionally Healthy Family in a Chronically Overstimulated World. Sarah has walked through seasons …

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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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#363: Can I Encounter God Through Scripture? With Bill Mowry 35:27

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Do you ever feel intimidated when reading the Bible on your own? You’re not alone. Many of us want a deeper connection with God’s Word but find ourselves relying on devotionals or simply reading for information, without letting it truly change us. Well today, The Navigators’ very own Bill Mowry will help you shift that mindset. He shares five power…

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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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“You’re So Brave”: Tyler Merritt Turns the Tables on Jen in Part 2 of Their Vulnerable Conversation 42:27

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Description: In Part 2 of this episode, we push even deeper — into the personal, the creative, the brave, and the sometimes scary places we go when we dare to tell the truth. This time, Tyler Merritt has turned the tables on Jen and he’s asking the questions! We talk about what it’s like to be seen, judged, misunderstood — and still choose honesty.…

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Ingrid Jansen on Decluttering with Purpose: Reset Your Home & Mind 42:17

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Professional organizer Ingrid Jansen, co-author of Reset Your Home, explains why clutter is more about emotions than “stuff,” why decluttering is a process (not a project), and how to start small—think kitchens, cupboards, and daily resets—to build your “decluttering muscle” over time. In this conversation, we discuss: Process over project: Declutt…

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CNLP 747 | Revival Series Pt. 3 | Revival Broke Out at Saddleback: Andy Wood and Luke LeFevre on How Far the Church In America Has Fallen and the Way Back 1:44:46

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In Part 3 of our Revival series, Andy Wood (Lead Pastor of Saddleback Church) and Luke LeFevre (A Gen Z preacher who works with the Gather movement) discuss a prophetic word Luke received about an outpouring of the Spirit at Saddleback church. They discuss the prophetic word, what actually happened, how God is moving at Saddleback, and the implicat…

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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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Bill McGowan on How to Speak Memorably and Communicate with Clarity & Confidence 38:59

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Bill McGowan, author of Speak Memorably: The Art of Captivating an Audience, shares practical ways to make your ideas stick—on stage, on Zoom, and in any high-stakes moment. We get into dynamic delivery, smarter structure, and memorable language devices you can use immediately. In this conversation, we discuss: Dial it up (a bit): Why what feels “o…

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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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Episode 1261: Tony Hale 1:05:43

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Today we're joined by actor Tony Hale! You know him from Veep, Arrested Development and a million other iconic roles—but now, he’s taking on something a little different. He stars in Sketch, a new film that dives into the power of creativity, healing and facing your fears. Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz, including Forrest Frank's crazy last…

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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…