The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Latest Episodes:

1KHO 765: Supporting Fertility Naturally | Rachel Swanson, Trying Apr 11, 2026

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Ginny Yurich sits down with Rachel Swanson on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast for a conversation that feels both grounding and hopeful for anyone thinking about fertility or walking through it. Drawing from her work in functional medicine, Rachel shares what she’s seeing as more women struggle to get pregnant and what can help. They talk through the everyday things that matter more than we think: food, light, time outside, stress, and the hidden environmental factors that quietly affect the body. This isn’t about doing everything perfectly or adding more pressure. It’s about understanding how the body works and making small, doable changes that support overall health—which, in turn, supports fertility. You can find Rachel at https://rachelswanson.com and on Instagram

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1KHO 764: Holding Your Ground in the Age of AI | Charlie Tyrell, The AI Doc or How I Became an Apocaloptimist Apr 10, 2026

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Charlie Tyrell joins The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with host Ginny Yurich for a conversation sparked by his remarkable new documentary The AI Doc, Or How to Become an Apocaloptimist. This episode explores what it feels like to be raising kids in a world changing at an incredible pace and why this technology isn’t something people can simply ignore. Through the lens of filmmaking and new fatherhood, Charlie offers a thoughtful, grounded perspective on AI, creativity, work, and the future. The conversation moves beyond fear and into awareness, helping listeners better understand what’s happening and where they still have a voice in it. It’s honest, steady, and deeply relevant for anyone trying to make wise decisions in a rapidly shifting world. Sign up here to learn more and get involved: https://theaidocgetinvolved.com/

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1KHO 763: When Childhood Becomes Content | Fortesa Latifi, Like, Follow, Subscribe Apr 09, 2026

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On this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with host Ginny Yurich, Ginny sits down with Fortesa Latifi to talk about her fascinating and deeply nuanced book Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online. This conversation stays with you because it refuses easy answers. Together, they explore how sharing family life online can create income, flexibility, and opportunity for parents while also raising real questions about privacy, consent, and what it means for a child to grow up in front of an audience. Fortesa brings thoughtful reporting and real stories from both parents and kids, and instead of rushing to judgment, this episode leans into the tension. It’s an honest, layered look at a world we’re all participating in, whether we realize it or not—and one that may change how you see the content you scroll past every day.

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1KHO 762: Retire from Procrastination | Jon Acuff, Procrastination Proof Apr 08, 2026

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Jon Acuff is back for his seventh appearance on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with host Ginny Yurich, and this conversation is packed with the kind of practical, funny, encouraging wisdom that makes you want to change your life before the episode is even over. In this episode, Jon shares the heart behind his new book, Procrastination Proof, and the conversation moves far beyond productivity into the real stuff like fear, doubt, regret, ambition, family, motivation, future selves, and how to stop waiting for perfect conditions before you begin. It is possible to build something meaningful right where you are. Listen in and share with friends!

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1KHO 761: The Things a Scalpel Cannot Solve | Dr. Lee Warren, The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery Apr 07, 2026

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In this moving episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with host Ginny Yurich, Dr. Lee Warren shares what a lifetime in neurosurgery, war, devastating loss, and deep faith has taught him about pain, hope, grief, resilience, and the real power of the mind to change the brain. This conversation goes far beyond medicine into the places a scalpel cannot reach like automatic thoughts, unanswered prayers, the fear that follows heartbreak, and the daily choice to love tomorrow more than we hate how we feel today. It is wise, tender, and unexpectedly practical, especially for parents trying to raise strong kids in an anxious world, and it will leave listeners with something we all need more of right now: a steadier way to face what hurts and keep living with courage.

Find Dr. Lee Warren and links to his books, substack, and podcast at DrLeeWarren.com

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1KHO 760: Homeschooling All the Way Through | Rachel Kovac, Their Future is Shining Bright Apr 06, 2026

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On this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, I’m joined again by my dear friend Rachel Kovac, and this conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered if they can really keep going through the high school years. Rachel has written an incredibly practical, deeply encouraging book called Their Future Is Shining Bright , and we talk through everything parents actually need like dual enrollment, college applications, trade paths, transcripts, and all the options most of us didn’t even know existed. But more than that, we talk about what’s at stake during the teen years like identity formation, the messages kids internalize, and the opportunity we have to stay close and guide them through it. If you’ve felt that tension between wanting to continue and wondering if you’re enough, this episode will steady you and remind you why these years might be the most important ones to keep.

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1KHO 759: When Worry Stops Running the Show | Addison Bevere, Words With God Apr 05, 2026

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Releasing on Easter day, this conversation with Addison Bevere meets us right in the tension so many of us are living in where we are overwhelmed, overthinking, and worn down from trying to hold everything together. Addison shares his own story of burnout, insomnia, and the unraveling that comes when life is driven by control. He offers a compelling invitation into a different way of living marked by surrender, presence, and a restored connection with God as Father. Together, we explore why prayer often feels ineffective, what it actually is meant to be, and how shifting our attention can move us out of anxiety and into something steadier and more life-giving. LINKS:

Words with God

Words with God Prayer Journal

https://messengerx.com

https://rediscoverprayer.com

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1KHO 758: Wonder Changes Everything | Dr. Pamela Stephens Lehenbauer, Wonder and Joy for the Wired and Tired Apr 04, 2026

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Dr. Pamela Stephens Lehenbauer joins Ginny Yurich for a rich and refreshing conversation about why so many of us feel worn thin, why the wellness industry often leaves us chasing the wrong things, and how wonder, joy, nature, and real relationship can help bring us back to life. Drawing from her beautiful book Wonder and Joy for the Wired and Tired, Pam shares jaw-dropping truths about the natural world—from deep oceans and monarch butterflies to flowers, trees, and the human body—while gently reminding us that we were made to notice, to delight, and to be restored by what God has placed all around us. This episode is a hopeful invitation to step off the hamster wheel, recover your sense of awe, and remember that even in hard seasons, there is still beauty to be found.

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1KHO 757: Life Beyond Survival Mode | Crystal Paine, Say Goodbye to Survival Mode Apr 03, 2026

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Crystal Paine returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast for a deeply encouraging conversation about what it takes to move from constantly behind and worn out to a life marked by peace, purpose, and intention. In this episode, Crystal and Ginny talk about motherhood, margin, money, home rhythms, digital distraction, raising capable kids, learning from failure, and the long view that changes everything when your days feel full and frayed. Crystal’s wisdom is practical, honest, and full of hope for moms who feel like they are carrying too much, and this episode will leave listeners believing that small shifts really can change the atmosphere of a home. Check out Crystal’s website, as well as her books including:

Say Goodbye to Survival Mode, The Time Saving Mom, Love Centered Parenting, and her latest book that releases in September The Seven Habits of Financially Healthy Women .

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1KHO 756: You are Not Stuck With the Brain You Have | Dr. Daniel Amen Apr 02, 2026

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Dr. Daniel Amen joins Ginny Yurich for a powerful conversation about what might be the most important (and most overlooked) part of our lives: our brain. Drawing from decades of brain imaging and clinical work, Dr. Amen explains why so many struggles with mood, focus, motivation, and even parenting are rooted in brain health—and why that’s incredibly good news. You are not stuck with the brain you have. From the impact of screens and overstimulation on kids to the brain-building power of kindness, learning, purpose, and time outside, this episode is filled with practical ways to start changing your brain today so your life can follow.

LINKS:

Amen Clinics

Good Neighbor Day America

Change Your Brain Every Day podcast

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