The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

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1KHO 615: Moving Forward by Turning Back | Andy Felton, Nourished by Design Nov 09, 2025

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In this conversation, Andy Felton invites us to see our bodies as organic gardens—living ecosystems that flourish or falter based on what we plant in them. He makes a clear, compassionate case that our modern, convenience-first food culture has left many of us undernourished and overwhelmed, not because we lack willpower but because we’ve been trained to outsource the most human act we do: cooking. With a steady, nonjudgmental tone, Andy explains how ultra-processed foods and chemical shortcuts confuse our biology, while simple, authentic ingredients restore it. He shares the liberating idea that you don’t have to be perfect: start where you are, aim for an 80/20 approach, and remember that every bite is information your cells can use to move you toward strength, clarity, and calm.

Then he turns our gaze backward to move forward—toward traditions like sprouting, fermenting, milling, and making real bread; toward seasonal produce and meeting the growers who nurture it; toward meals that are cooked with hands and shared with people. Without preaching, Andy weaves in a vision of health as “strength for life,” not an end in itself: energy to play with your kids, to serve your community, to live your values. If you’ve felt unprepared to navigate a broken food culture, this episode offers a hopeful path home—one skillet, one simple recipe, one small habit at a time.

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1KHO 614: We Are Wired for Stories | Paul Hastings, Compelled Nov 07, 2025

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Stories are how our brains make sense of the world—and in this conversation, Ginny sits down with friend and master storyteller Paul Hastings (host of Compelled) to explore why narrative cuts through noise and sticks.

From his Thai–Ozark family roots to thousands of hours crafting immersive, sound-rich episodes, Paul explains the simple science of attention (“your brain wakes up when a story begins”), the power of silence, and how true, well-edited stories help us carry big ideas without a lecture. It’s a generous, behind-the-scenes look at how meaningful narratives are made—and why they move us.

You’ll hear practical takeaways for home, work, and community: how to invite stories out of your kids, how to hold space when the hard parts surface, and how to turn lived experience into hope for someone else.

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1KHO 613: Kids Are Hurting Because of the World We Gave Them | Mike McLeod, GrowNow ADHD Nov 06, 2025

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In his fifth (and most urgent) visit, executive function specialist Mike McLeod says the quiet part out loud: today’s youth mental-health crisis is not a child problem—it’s an adult-built environment. He previews his forthcoming Executive Function Playbook and companion workbook, laying out why executive functions—not grades, apps, or endless “emotional curriculum”—are the strongest predictors of real-world success. McLeod argues that outsourcing growth to talk therapy and ed-tech hasn’t moved the needle for most kids; what does is parent training, clear boundaries, and steady structure. He names the two fastest dopamine loops—screens and conflict—and shows parents how to unplug both with calm, authoritative leadership.

This is a call to action, not a scold. McLeod and Ginny sketch a practical after-school blueprint: more unstructured outdoor play, peer time, reading, chores, and real hobbies, less algorithmic drift. If we stole play and boredom, we can return them—and with them, resilience, initiative, and joy. The message is bracing but hopeful: parents created this world, and parents can flip it.

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1KHO 612: The Biggest Stage You'll Ever Stand On is Your Living Room | Glen Henry, Father Yourself First Nov 05, 2025

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Glen Henry went from avoiding fatherhood to embracing it with radical presence, creativity, and faith—and he tells the whole story here. From hip-hop tours to a 24-foot RV with four kids and a tornado warning, Glen shares how “fathering yourself first” rewires your inner voice and spills into patient, playful leadership at home. We talk rough-and-tumble play that teaches limits, saying yes to your kids’ invitations before they stop asking, and reframing fear with better questions—what if everything goes right?

Explore more of Glen’s world through his Beleaf in Fatherhood YouTube channel, his marriage show with Yvette, How Married Are You, and his new book, Father Yourself First.

If you’ve ever wondered how to build a home where kids feel they belong and where dads show up with joy this conversation is a blueprint. Glen’s candid stories (the blanket warrior game, the poop-hunt, and the five-mile desert hike that forged grit) meet practical tools for margin, adventure, and Sabbath-like rest. Listen now on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast and share it with a dad who needs a nudge to step onto the most important stage he’ll ever stand on—right there in the living room. And if you’re new to the show, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

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1KHO 611: 26 Is the New 18 | Tim Elmore, The Future Begins With Z Nov 04, 2025

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When employers say “26 is the new 18,” what they’re really noticing is Tim Elmore’s Peter Pan paradox in action: the age of authority is dropping while the age of maturity is rising. In this energizing conversation, Tim and Ginny decode Gen Z’s “magic and tragic”—their native fluency with tech and AI alongside lagging people skills—and offer hopeful, practical ways to coach rather than complain. You’ll hear why childlikeness is fading while childishness expands, how social media turned from connection to performance, and why soft skills (read: people skills) will be the ultimate edge in the AI age. Listen for simple, family-ready reps—hosting adults, letting kids own their schedules, building EQ—and workplace plays like great first days, hobby-like projects, and leading with empathy.

We also get real about the gig economy, shrinking loyalty ladders, and why teens need margin, movement, mindfulness, and management to protect mental health and grow grit. You’ll leave with language that reframes Gen Z from “problem” to “potential,” and with concrete steps for parents, teachers, and team leaders to build self-awareness, social awareness, and emotional regulation in everyday life. Leaders are dealers of hope—start here, share this episode with a friend who’s wrestling with Gen Z, and model the future you want your kids to inherit.

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1KHO 610: Children Have a Right To Play | Russell York, COSMO Nov 03, 2025

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In this powerful and timely conversation, 1000 Hours Outside founder Ginny Yurich sits down with Russell York, CEO of Cosmo, a leading kids smartwatch company, to explore one of the most pressing issues of modern childhood: the loss of unstructured play and freedom.

They also discuss the brand new partnership between their organizations and the launch of the Cosmo x 1000 Hours Outside Adventure Bundle, available here!

This is a limited-edition offer designed for families like ours who value connection, freedom, and real-world adventure. With the bundle you'll get:

✅ FREE JrTrack 5 Kids Smartwatch

✅ FREE custom 1000 Hours Outside wrist band

✅ FREE extra teal wrist band

✅ 1000 Hours Outside logo sticker

✅ 3 months of Cosmo Membership FREE

During the episode, Russell and Ginny unpack how our culture’s shift toward constant supervision, fear, and screens has reshaped childhood, and how technology, when designed with intention, can actually help restore kids’ independence.

Russell shares how Cosmo’s innovative smartwatch gives families the best of both worlds - connection and freedom - allowing parents peace of mind while giving kids room to explore, play, and build real-world friendships. Ginny and Russell reflect on the developmental importance of long stretches of playtime, the social “glue” kids create in neighborhoods, and why reclaiming outdoor independence is vital for children’s mental health, confidence, and sense of community.

You’ll hear stories, research, and insights that challenge the norms of over-parenting, highlight the transformative power of free play, and celebrate a shared mission between Cosmo and 1000 Hours Outside, to reconnect families and rebuild neighborhoods through trust, autonomy, and adventure.

Tune in to learn:

Why unstructured outdoor play is essential for mental health and development
How a sense of control builds resilience in kids (and adults)
What “un-parenting” really means, and why it matters
How Cosmo Smartwatches are helping families safely rediscover the magic of neighborhood play

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1KHO 609: It's Hard to Be a Person | Diana Hill, Wise Effort Oct 31, 2025

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Clinical psychologist and ACT expert Diana Hill returns to help us do what feels nearly impossible in a loud, burned-out world—focus our energy where it actually matters. We talk psychological flexibility, why curiosity beats quick answers, and how “positive energizers” can lift a whole family system. Diana explains neuroception and interoception in everyday terms, then makes it practical: hum to downshift your nervous system, rub your palms and rest them over your eyes, take a short walk outside, and remember that sometimes you can’t think your way out—you have to move your way out. Along the way, we explore why nature reliably restores attention and creativity, and how parents can help kids build real-life wisdom that no app can deliver.

Drawing from her new book Wise Effort, Diana shares the simple moves that metabolize stress hormones and turn big feelings into forward motion (plus the story behind her own “get unstuck button.”) We dig into genius energy, the shadow side of our strengths, and how tiny, values-aligned experiments shift relationships, work, and family life. If you’re overcommitted yet under-involved, this conversation is your trailhead back to presence, purpose, and playful resilience.

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1KHO 608: Hospitality In The Wild | Abby Kuykendall, Let the Biscuits Burn Oct 30, 2025

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Hospitality isn’t a styled table—it’s how people feel in your presence. In this heart-tugging conversation, Abby Kuykendall reframes hospitality as the art of helping others feel known, loved, and seen—whether you meet in a tiny apartment, a messy kitchen, or a neighborhood park. She draws a bright line between entertaining (me-focused aesthetics) and hospitality (others-focused welcome), shares the spiritual roots behind “practice hospitality,” and gets real about rejection—why a few no’s shouldn’t stop you from inviting again. With stories from her own seasons of life, Abby shows how rhythms change (hello, nap schedules) but the mission doesn’t, and why outdoor gatherings often make connection simpler, cheaper, and more relaxed.

You’ll leave with practical moves you can try tonight: start with an invitation, set two or three “non-negotiables” (clean-ish bathroom, empty sink, drinks ready), and keep food simple—potlucks with specific asks, air-fried crowd-pleasers, or even “waffles at 10” after a game. Abby also spotlights her cookbook The Living Table and the snack-drawer mindset that tells guests, “Make yourself at home.” If you’ve ever delayed community until your house, budget, or schedule looked “perfect,” this episode is your permission slip to begin—outside if you can, imperfectly on purpose, with an invitation that opens the door to real connection.

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1KHO 607: Heaven And Nature Sing | Ellie Holcomb, Far Country Oct 29, 2025

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Ellie Holcomb joins Ginny to trace a clear line from her childhood on the Little Harpeth River to the music, books, and family life she’s building today. She shares how stepping off the tour bus to raise a newborn opened a new creative path—writing Scripture into song during a friend’s battle with depression, which grew into her devotional Fighting Words, a new record (Far Country), and children’s books that invite families to notice what creation is already saying.

Together they explore themes parents will recognize: finding hope in hard seasons, letting kids meet the world outside, and remembering what’s true when life feels uncertain. Ellie talks about the images that keep her steady—salt flats reflecting the sky, constellations overhead, a river in winter—and why sometimes you “go dark to see.” It’s a grounded, practical conversation about faith, nature, and raising kids who know they belong.

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1KHO 606: Love No Matter How the Story May End | Peter Mutabazi, Love Does Not Conquer All Oct 28, 2025

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When Peter Mutabazi ran from an abusive home on the streets of Uganda at age ten, he never imagined he’d one day become a foster and adoptive father to more than forty children. In this conversation with host Ginny Yurich, Peter shares his extraordinary story of transformation—from a boy who had nothing, to a man who gives everything. He explains how one stranger’s act of kindness changed the trajectory of his life, what it really means to love a child through trauma, and why success as a parent isn’t about outcomes—it’s about showing up again and again with compassion and curiosity.

Peter’s wisdom will stop you in your tracks. He reminds us that healing is slow, love is costly, and growth often happens in the smallest wins no one else sees. This episode will reframe how you think about parenting, empathy, and the quiet courage it takes to keep loving, even when you don’t know how the story will end.

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