The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

What if one of the simplest ways to sleep better, feel more alert, and support our health is something humans have been doing forever—following the sun? Ginny sits down with British science journalist Linda Geddes, author of Chasing the Sun, to explore how profoundly light shapes our bodies, from circadian rhythms and melatonin to mood, energy, and sleep. Linda shares what happened when she increa...

What if the hardest parts of your childhood didn’t have to define the rest of your life? Ginny sits down with Emmy Award-winning producer, author, and entrepreneur Cassidy Gard to talk about her memoir, Cosmic Goodness: Surrendering the Shadows to Live in the Light. Cassidy shares how growing up amid addiction, emotional neglect, instability, and a lack of protection shaped her sense of self, and...

Being the person who holds everything together can often look like strength but sometimes you’ve lost yourself along the way. Dr. Alison Cook joins Ginny Yurich for a fascinating conversation about the inner patterns that drive us to overfunction, rescue, please, perfect, compare, and keep going even if some resentment has crept in. Drawing from her fantastic new book, The Secure Soul, Alison expl...

What if one of the most common ways we reward kids is actually working against their energy, mood, and ability to learn? Ginny sits down with nutritionist and bestselling author Kelly LeVeque to unpack what happens inside a child’s body after a blood sugar spike—and why the constant stream of juice boxes, candy, sports snacks, classroom treats, and sugary rewards may matter more than we realize. K...

What do you want to leave behind - not just for the people you love, but in them? In this moving conversation, Ginny sits down with pastor and bestselling author Chris Hodges to talk about his book Legacy Letters: Timeless Principles I Learned, Lived, and Leave Behind. In Ginny's words, it's one of her favorite episodes ever! Chris shares why reaching his sixties, raising five children, and becomi...

In this joy-filled episode, Ginny sits down with positive psychology expert Dr. Elaine O’Brien, author of The Power of Play, to explore why play isn’t just for kids—and why adults may need it more than we realize. Elaine explains how play supports us physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally, helping relieve stress, strengthen relationships, spark creativity, and bring more joy into every...

Walking may be one of the simplest things we do, but what if changing how we walk could improve our energy, balance, focus, and overall sense of well-being? Ginny sits down with Dr. Jacques MoraMarco and Dr. Yun Kim, authors of Walking Your Way to Vitality, to explore the powerful intersection of walking, breathwork, mindfulness, Tai Chi, and ancient East Asian medicine. They unpack the idea of “v...

What if walking could change the way you see your entire life? Beloved author Sean Dietrich returns to the podcast to talk about his new memoir, I Would Walk 500 Miles, chronicling the month he and his wife, Jamie, spent walking the Camino de Santiago across Spain. What begins as a physical pilgrimage through mountains, mud, ancient villages, and crowded hostels becomes something far deeper like a...

What if the biggest problem in your relationships isn’t what you’re saying—but the fact that the other person hears it completely differently? Licensed therapist and author Jason VanRuler joins Ginny to talk about his new book, Discovering Your Communication Type, and the five communication styles—Peacemaker, Advocate, Thinker, Harbor, and Spark—that shape how we connect, handle conflict, and resp...

Life gets heavy for everyone. Max Lucado returns to the podcast for a conversation about resilience, purpose, burnout, and what keeps people moving forward when life feels uncertain. We talk about why seasons of waiting often shape us more than seasons of success, how remembering past victories builds confidence for future challenges, the surprising value of solitude in an always-connected world,...

Ginny Yurich sits down with National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Alastair Humphreys for a conversation that will change the way you see the world just outside your front door. From spending just fifteen intentional minutes outdoors each day to noticing the trees, birds, and forgotten places we've stopped seeing, Alastair shares why adventure begins with paying attention. This episode is full...

What if the hardest parts of your story aren't the end—but the beginning of God's redemption? In this deeply moving conversation, Ginny sits down with bestselling author and radio host Susie Larson to explore how trust in God can transform even the most painful circumstances. Susie shares the remarkable story of overcoming childhood trauma, chronic illness, and decades of fear to discover a faith...

Ginny sits down with Leslie Tyler of Pinwheel to talk about helping children develop self-control, good judgment, and genuine connection long before they ever have unrestricted access to technology. From the myth of finding the "perfect age" for a first phone to practical ways families can build healthy digital habits together, this conversation is packed with hopeful, realistic wisdom that leaves...

Some of the biggest challenges facing kids today have less to do with motivation and more to do with biology. Sleep scientist Dr. Joseph Dzierzewski from the National Sleep Foundation explains why nearly half of American children aren't getting the sleep they need, why teenagers are being asked to learn at the worst possible time of day, and how a lack of sleep affects everything from mood and lea...

Everyone is talking about what AI can do but this is an episode about what AI might be doing to us... and also why it tries to be so engaging. Trauma surgeon Dr. Jeremy Heffner shares the remarkable story behind his new book, Proof of the Impossible, weaving together his own recovery from PTSD with thousands of conversations he had with today's leading AI models. We explore why these systems are d...

Leadership isn't just for CEOs, pastors, or business owners—it begins at home. In this conversation, Ginny sits down with bestselling author and leadership expert Andy Stanley to explore the timeless principles from his new book, What Great Leaders Do. While written for organizational leaders, Andy shares why these lessons may be just as transformative for parents. Together they discuss the differ...

Children today have more comfort, more entertainment, more therapy, and more technology than any generation before them so why are they struggling so deeply? Jonathan Eckert, director of the Baylor Center for School Leadership and author of The Happiness Crisis, shares a perspective every parent needs to hear: the relentless pursuit of happiness may actually be standing in the way of joy. We talk...

Brandon Webb knows what it takes to perform under extreme pressure. As a combat-decorated Navy SEAL sniper instructor, entrepreneur, and bestselling author, he's spent a lifetime studying resilience. But in this conversation, he explains why the greatest test of leadership isn't on the battlefield—it's at home. Drawing from his new book Puddle Jumpers, Brandon shares the practical parenting princi...

Twenty years after the release of The Jesus Storybook Bible, Sally Lloyd-Jones joins Ginny for a heartfelt conversation about the unexpected journey behind one of the most beloved children's Bibles ever written, and why the way we tell children about God matters more than we often realize. Sally shares the personal experiences that shaped her writing, from growing up with an image of a demanding G...

When we teach children to trust their feelings, we give them one of the most powerful tools they'll ever have for staying safe. In this important conversation, Ginny sits down with attorney, child wellness advocate, and author Joy Stevenson-Laws to explore why feelings—not rules—are often a child's first line of defense. Inspired by her own family's experience, Joy explains how children process th...

What happens after the miracle? Paralympic gold medalist, ESPN broadcaster, Dancing with the Stars finalist, and bestselling author Victoria Arlen joins Ginny Yurich for one of the most honest conversations she's ever had about life after survival. Victoria shares the unimaginable story of spending four years trapped inside her own body with two rare neurological conditions before relearning how t...

Some of the best family memories start with things going completely off the rails. Father-daughter duo Marty Ohlhaut and Grace Ly join Ginny Yurich to tell the hilarious, harrowing, and surprisingly moving story behind Tent for Seven, their memoir about a family camping trip filled with lost hiking boots, packed campgrounds, a washed-out road, a terrifying injury, two knocked-out teeth, bears, and...

What if raising capable, confident children could feel less like a constant power struggle, and more like a partnership? In this episode, Ginny welcomes Simone Davies, Montessori educator and co-author of The Montessori Baby, The Montessori Toddler, and The Montessori Child, for the podcast’s first-ever conversation about Montessori parenting. Simone explains how Montessori principles can be used...

Movement isn't a distraction from learning—it's one of the ways children learn best. In this conversation, Ginny sits down with educator and author Mike Huber to explore why rough-and-tumble—or "whole body"—play is one of childhood's most misunderstood and essential experiences. Drawing from decades of classroom experience and research, Mike explains how movement helps children develop self-regula...

In a culture that celebrates hustle and constant productivity, is it actually possible to succeed at work without sacrificing the rest of your life? In this episode, Ginny sits down with Megan Hyatt Miller - CEO, author, speaker, and host of The Double Win Podcast, to explore why overwork has become the norm and what it looks like to build a life where both your career and your family can thrive....