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1KHO 685: Kids Are Not Content | Sarah Adams, Mom Uncharted Jan 20, 2026

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In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich sits down with Sarah Adams (Mom Uncharted) for a candid, eye-opening conversation about what it costs kids when their lives become content. Together they unpack why children can’t truly consent to a digital footprint, how the “it’s harmless” mindset collapses in the age of AI, and what parents may not realize about the audience, the algorithms, and the long tail of a photo or video that never really disappears. Sarah also gets practical about everyday pressure points, like filming other people’s kids, school and classroom privacy, and the way online trends are pulling childhood into an adult world too soon. If you’ve ever felt that quiet nudge to pull back, this episode offers language, clarity, and a better direction: a new normal that protects kids, preserves private spaces, and keeps real life bigger than the feed.

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1KHO 684: Everything You Need to Know About the Blink Crisis and Dry Eye Disease, Dr. Pam Theriot Jan 19, 2026

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Screens don’t just steal attention, they quietly change how your eyes work. In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with optometrist and dry-eye specialist Dr. Pam Theriot to explain what’s really happening when we stare close-up for hours: we blink less, the oil layer of our tears can thicken and clog, and over time that can snowball into dry eye disease, even in younger adults. Dr. Pam shares a simple at-home “how long can you go without blinking” self-check, practical prevention habits, and easy tweaks for kids, readers, gamers, and anyone glued to a computer all day. It’s one of those conversations that makes you want to walk away, look at the horizon, and start taking eye care as seriously as brushing your teeth.

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1KHO 683: Motherhood Has a PR Problem | Bethany Mandel, The Mom Wars Jan 18, 2026

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In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with Bethany Mandel—writer, mom of six, and co-host of The Mom Wars—for a conversation that feels like a deep exhale. Together they talk about what actually helps families thrive: lowering the pressure, refusing the constant comparison game, and choosing a version of motherhood that’s grounded, sane, and full of joy. Bethany shares how a big family can strengthen a marriage, how kids grow when we stop over-managing every moment, and why homeschooling (and life in general) can be less about doing more and more about letting go in the right places. If you’ve been craving a smarter, kinder take on modern motherhood this one will leave you encouraged.

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1KHO 682: Important Teen Conversations | Mark and Tim Shoemaker, What to Say and How to Say it To Your Teen Jan 17, 2026

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Subscribe to our Substack hereOn this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich sits down with father-and-son duo Tim and Mark Shoemaker to talk about the conversations parents avoid until it’s too late. Tim is an award-winning author who loves writing outdoors and Mark is a next-gen pastor who’s spent years in the trenches with teens. Their new book, What to Say and How to Say It to Your Teen, is a practical guide to 30 tricky, real-life topics (screens, anxiety, work ethic, honesty, dating, porn, anger, and more) with the kind of language that keeps the relationship intact while still telling the truth. You’ll hear why so many talks go sideways, how to aim for connection instead of “winning,” and why the goal of every hard conversation is to “come back safe” with trust still standing and the door open for follow-up.

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1KHO 681: It's Hard to Be Anxious and Grateful | Max Lucado, Calm Thoughts for Kids Jan 16, 2026

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Max Lucado is back with Ginny Yurich, and this one is a steadying exhale for parents and kids living under constant pressure. It’s launch day for his new kids devotional Calm Thoughts for Kids and instead of vague “just calm down” advice, Max gets really practical: what to do with the nonstop “what if” thoughts, why gratitude is such a fast anxiety-interrupter, and how kids are carrying way more pressure than most grownups realize. He shares pieces of his own story (including the shame spiral he had to climb out of), plus these simple outdoor pictures that stick like storms, tents, rivers, and stepping-stones that make faith feel steady and doable, not abstract. You’ll walk away with real words to say to an anxious kid, and a few new ways to steady your own mind too.

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1KHO 680: ADHD Hope | MiKe McLeod, The Executive Function Playbook in Action Jan 15, 2026

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If you feel like you’re parenting on hard mode right now—especially with ADHD in the mix—this episode is for you. Ginny Yurich sits down with Mike McLeod (GrowNOW ADHD) on launch week for The Executive Function Playbook and The Executive Function Playbook in Action, and they talk about what actually helps when you’re worn out from the same battles on repeat. Mike breaks down why more lecturing usually makes it worse, what “use less language” really looks like in real life, and how simple, hands-on tools can build self-regulation, motivation, and independence over time. It’s hopeful, practical, and honestly a relief because you walk away with things you can try right away, not just more advice to carry.

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1KHO 679: Awkwardness is Endearing | Holley Gerth, The Powerful Purpose of Introverts Jan 14, 2026

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Half the world is wired for less stimulation and many of them have spent years wondering if that means something is wrong with them. In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with counselor and bestselling author Holley Gerth to talk about introversion with both warmth and real brain science: why “introvert” isn’t the same as “shy,” how dopamine and acetylcholine shape what drains you or restores you, why deep processing can make you tired even when you “didn’t do that much,” and how strategic solitude can actually make relationships more sustainable—especially for kids. It’s a freeing conversation for anyone who’s ever felt too quiet, too intense, too sensitive, or just plain awkward… and a reminder that awkwardness is often what makes us more human, more likable, and easier to connect with.

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1KHO 678: The World is Hungry for Authentic Experiences | Isaac French, Live Oak Lake Jan 13, 2026

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Isaac French grew up in a world that feels almost impossible now: no TV, no smartphone, real responsibility, deep community, and childhood measured in projects, skills, and time outside. In this episode, In this episode, Ginny Yurich sits down with the now widely known artist-builder and entrepreneur behind some of the most captivating stays in the country to talk about what that kind of upbringing produces—and why it matters.

Isaac shares the stories behind restoring a 120-year-old train car, building Live Oak Lake, and designing spaces where nature is the amenity and hospitality actually changes people. It’s a conversation about raising capable kids, choosing limits that create freedom, and recovering a life with texture—craft, beauty, faith, family, and the outdoors at the center. It was one of Ginny's absolute favorite episodes to edit. You're going to love it!

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1KHO 677: How to Win the Lifelong Battle Against Yourself | Adam Lane Smith, Slaying Your Fear Jan 12, 2026

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Many people spend their lives fighting a quiet battle over whether they are truly lovable. In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with attachment expert ⁠Adam Lane Smith ⁠to talk about insecurity, emotional safety, and why so many people live in fear of being abandoned, exposed, or “found out.” Adam explains how early attachment wounds shape adult relationships, why some people live in constant performance mode, and how fear slowly sabotages intimacy, purpose, and creativity. This is an honest, intense, and hopeful conversation about what it means to feel secure, stop earning love, and finally make peace with yourself.

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1KHO 676: Life is a Long Game | Tim Timberlake, The Bumpy Road to Better Jan 11, 2026

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This episode with Tim Timberlake is about learning how to keep going when life doesn’t smooth out the way you hoped it would. Tim shares what he’s learning in real time—about slowing down, paying attention, and not living like happiness is always somewhere “later.” You’ll hear practical ideas like why uneven steps force you to be present, how a “pivot” can create space when you feel stuck, why shortcuts usually cost more in the long run, and how small beginnings actually matter more than we think. It’s the kind of conversation that helps you breathe a little deeper, rethink your pace, and take your next step without overcomplicating it

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