The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast 1KHO 746: Yesterday Is a T-Shirt That Shrunk in the Dryer | Tanner Olson, Getting Through What You're Going Through
Mar 22, 2026
Tanner Olson, poet, author, speaker and comedian who blends humor and faith, shares stories from orange groves to infertility and adoption. He talks about slowing down, presence, the pull of screens, friendship rituals, and finding language for hard feelings. Short poems and warm reflections create a gentle, hopeful tone without erasing pain.
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Orange Grove Childhood Taught Slow Living
- Tanner Olson grew up playing in his grandfather's orange groves in Florida and learned patience by squeezing fresh orange juice with family.
- The orange-juice memory became a recurring motif in his book and a metaphor for slowing down and savoring life.
Step Outside When Something Feels Off
- When you feel 'off', step away from screens and go outside to reconnect with your body and senses.
- Tanner prescribes simple acts like walking, petting a dog, or putting your hands in dirt to remind you you're alive.
Validation Beats Premature Cheerleading
- Empathy often matters more than tidy answers; saying "I hate this for you" validates pain without forcing premature solutions.
- Tanner credits a friend named Phil who sat with his infertility grief and pointed out the 'yogurt' he couldn't see.
