The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast
1000 Hours Outside
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.
Episodes
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Apr 7, 2026 • 58min
1KHO 761: The Things a Scalpel Cannot Solve | Dr. Lee Warren, The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery
Dr. Lee Warren, a neurosurgeon, combat veteran, and bestselling author, blends medicine, war stories, faith, and grief into practical wisdom. He talks about how thoughts change the brain, battlefield neurosurgery, resilience-building for kids, and gentle ways to face suffering. Short, wise, and surprisingly practical.
Apr 6, 2026 • 58min
1KHO 760: Homeschooling All the Way Through | Rachel Kovac, Their Future is Shining Bright
Rachel Kovac, author and homeschooling advocate, offers practical guidance for homeschooling through high school. She explores dual enrollment, transcripts, CLEP and online course options. She discusses alternatives like internships, trades, and vocational paths. She also covers teen identity, sleep cycles, and how parents can stay close while guiding teens.
Apr 5, 2026 • 1h
1KHO 759: When Worry Stops Running the Show | Addison Bevere, Words With God
Addison Bevere, author and president of Messenger known for writing on discipleship and prayer. He shares stories of burnout, insomnia, and the unraveling that comes from trying to control life. Conversation explores prayer as relationship not transaction, surrendering control, presence over planning, and practices for attention and steadiness.
Apr 4, 2026 • 56min
1KHO 758: Wonder Changes Everything | Dr. Pamela Stephens Lehenbauer, Wonder and Joy for the Wired and Tired
Dr. Pamela Stephens Lehenbauer, epidemiologist and nature writer who studies well-being, offers a gentle call back to wonder and joy. She contrasts wellness fads with deeper flourishing. Short practices, nature stories from oceans to monarchs, gardening, and surprising biology invite noticing, delight, and restored connection with the world.
Apr 3, 2026 • 57min
1KHO 757: Life Beyond Survival Mode | Crystal Paine, Say Goodbye to Survival Mode
Crystal Paine, author and founder of MoneySavingMom.com known for practical money and home advice. She talks about recognizing and leaving survival mode, tiny daily habits that restore margin, setting digital boundaries, raising capable kids with long-term perspective, and practical systems to simplify home life.
Apr 2, 2026 • 46min
1KHO 756: You are Not Stuck With the Brain You Have | Dr. Daniel Amen
Dr. Daniel Amen, psychiatrist and brain-health expert who founded Amen Clinics, explains why your brain can change. He discusses brain imaging insights, the harms of screens and overstimulation, and how kindness, purpose, learning, and time outside build brain health. Practical, hopeful, and focused on actions you can start today.
Apr 1, 2026 • 45min
1KHO 755: Before You Feel Brave | Sadie Robertson Huff, Duck Dynasty
Sadie Robertson Huff, author, speaker, podcaster and Duck Dynasty daughter, shares candid stories about stepping into big, unfamiliar moments. She talks about raising kids with screens intentionally. She recalls Dancing with the Stars beginnings and the awkward, joyful learning curve. She also explores public life pressures, friendship strain, and building courage one small step at a time.
Mar 31, 2026 • 57min
1KHO 754: The Mother in Law Triangle | Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, You, Your Husband, and His Mother
Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, a clinical psychologist and author who studies couple and family dynamics, explores the mother‑in‑law triangle and why it quietly strains marriages. She outlines common patterns, types of in‑law relationships, and how couples can strengthen their bond, set boundaries, and use practical tools like VAULT and meta‑communication to step out of repeating loops.
Mar 30, 2026 • 58min
1KHO 753: Against All Odds | Christine Caine, The Faith to Flourish
Christine Caine, author, speaker, and founder of anti-trafficking org A21, shares how the olive tree taught her about slow growth, resilience, grafting, and identity. Short stories from worldwide olive farms and personal healing frame conversations on spiritual formation, flourishing after trauma, teaching patience to kids, and practical ways to support restoration and community.
Mar 29, 2026 • 53min
1KHO 752: When Life Feels Like a Never Ending Plod | Ginny Owens, Singing in the Dark
Ginny Owens, singer-songwriter and author of Singing in the Dark, shares candid stories from a long music career and life after losing her sight. She talks about burnout, bullying, and how faith and routine carry you through slow, painful seasons. Ginny also previews new music like the Different Kind of Water EP and discusses songwriting, teaching, and creating purpose amid waiting.
