Best FreePlays Podcasts (2025)

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The Hot Nerd Girls Society: Lucy's Freeplay Storyline 20:33

20d ago20:33

20:33

Hot Nerd Girl Lucy is freshly & nerding out, sharing her Sims Freeplay storyline on her mobile. A more detailed & aristocratic plot unfolds. You will hear about the progression of my SIMS lives. You humans can send in your Sims storylines to Lucille at High & Doing Things on social media Dm or voice message me. You may be invited to join us & share…

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1KHO 525: Zero Time to Pee | Rachelle Crawford, How To Be Busy 1:00:50

12h ago1:00:50

1:00:50

What happens when your life moves so fast that even a bathroom break for your toddler feels impossible? In this honest and hilarious episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich welcomes Rachelle Crawford, author of How to Be Busy, to talk about that breaking-point moment—and everything it revealed about modern motherhood, hurry culture,…

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1KHO 524: Durable Trades in a Brittle World | Rory Groves, The Family Economy 1:01:27

1d ago1:01:27

1:01:27

What happens when the work we do no longer serves our families—but separates them? In this thought-provoking and deeply resonant episode, Ginny Yurich sits down with Rory Groves, author of Durable Trades and The Family Economy, to uncover why modern life feels so unstable—and what we can do about it. From brittle supply chains to generational fragm…

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1KHO 523: From Couch, to Garden, to Whole Foods and a Whole New Life Down 160 Pounds | Helene Leeds and Penelope Popken, Step It Up 46:00

4d ago46:00

46:00

Helene Leeds and Penelope Popkin are living proof that transformation doesn’t come in a pill, a quick fix, or a viral trend—it grows slowly, like a garden. In this powerful episode, mother and daughter share their deeply personal journey through food addiction, depression, emotional healing, and ultimately, 160 pounds of natural weight loss. When e…

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1KHO 522: The Perfect Homestead Is Wherever You Live Right Now | Samantha Mauermann, Acres and Aprons 59:45

5d ago59:45

59:45

What if you didn’t need land, animals, or a barn to start homesteading? Samantha Mauermann of Acres and Aprons shares her incredible journey from rejecting her unconventional childhood to embracing it with open arms—then turning it into a thriving homestead business. In just 18 months, she went from a fixer-upper and two chickens to 23 acres, dairy…

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Monster Morning Theatre: Lighter Time 19:12

6d ago19:12

19:12

It's the lighter time of the day & of life in this laughter packed episode with the monsters. We celebrate new things also our podcast loyalist in ways you will hear all about. What does High & Doing Things lighters, love of words & Joe Boxer underwear have in common? Also, what has Monster been up to? Find this out & more. Follow me on my socials …

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1KHO 521: Nature is an Essential Part of Childhood | Linda McGurk, Rain or Shine Mamma 47:36

6d ago47:36

47:36

What if we've misunderstood what children really need? In this powerful fourth appearance, Linda McGurk—Swedish-American journalist and bestselling author of There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather and The Open-Air Life—joins Ginny Yurich to remind us of a fundamental truth: nature is not a luxury or a seasonal activity—it is essential to childhood it…

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1KHO 520: Learning That’s Tethered to Real Life | Morgan and Hudson Wild, Off the Couch and Into Creation 1:04:11

7d ago1:04:11

1:04:11

What if the most lasting lessons your kids learn didn’t come from a textbook—but from a creek bed, a moth wing, or a flashlight beam sweeping across the night? In this powerful and joy-filled episode, Ginny Yurich welcomes Hudson and Morgan Wild—two of the beloved Wild Brothers—for a conversation that’s deeply affirming for parents who want more th…

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1KHO 519: How to Avoid Interrupted Potential, Stunted Development, and Stimulation Dependence | Dr. Nicholas Kardaras and Andrew Laubacher 1:03:09

8d ago1:03:09

1:03:09

We’re watching it happen in real time: children who are overstimulated, underdeveloped, and cut off from the real-world experiences that shape a full, vibrant life. In this groundbreaking conversation, Dr. Nicholas Kardaras—addiction expert and bestselling author of Glow Kids—returns to the podcast alongside Andrew Laubacher, executive director of …

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1KHO 518: From Backyard Builds to Confidence-Building Lessons | Keith Phillips, Heartland Bunkies 54:37

10d ago54:37

54:37

What if your family could build more than just a cabin—what if you could build confidence, competence, and connection all at once? In this compelling conversation, Keith Phillips from Heartland Bunkies joins Ginny Yurich to explore how the humble “bunkie”—a Canadian-style mini cabin—offers far more than extra space. Together they uncover how hands-…

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1KHO 517: From Dental Scrubs to 20 Million Followers, How Life Can Change Overnight | Kay and Tay Dudley 57:49

11d ago57:49

57:49

What happens when you mix home videos, a 12-second TikTok, and a New Year’s resolution? For Kay and Tay Dudley, it sparked a whirlwind transformation from dental assistant and engineering student to full-time content creators with over 20 million followers. In this surprising and heartfelt conversation, Ginny Yurich sits down with the couple behind…

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1KHO 516: Real Faith, Real Adventure, Real Childhood | The Wild Brothers, Off the Couch and Into Creation 1:03:26

12d ago1:03:26

1:03:26

What if your kids spent more time tracking manatees than chasing likes? In this inspiring episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich welcomes Morgan and Hudson Wild—two of the original Wild Brothers—to explore what it means to grow up off the grid, immersed in creation and faith. From their childhood in the jungles of Indonesia to thei…

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Saddle Tramp 12:18

13d ago12:18

12:18

I discovered a old school but still relevant & yet even aristocratic insult that is hilarious. Follow me on my socials @HighandDoingThings

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1KHO 515: How to Fail Well | Diane Boden, Clear Intentions 55:06

13d ago55:06

55:06

What if failure wasn’t the end—but the path forward? In this vulnerable and thought-provoking episode, Diane Boden returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to discuss her bold decision to rebrand her long-running show Minimalist Moms into Clear Intentions. Together, Diane and Ginny Yurich explore the messy beauty of growth, identity, and the risk …

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1KHO 514: How to Love Deeper in a Shallow World | Jada Edwards, A New Way to Love Your Neighbor 49:33

14d ago49:33

49:33

What does it actually mean to love your neighbor—not in theory, but in the chaotic, disconnected world we live in today? In this thought-provoking conversation, Ginny Yurich welcomes sought-after Bible teacher and author Jada Edwards to discuss her new book, A New Way to Love Your Neighbor. Together, they explore how true love is more than politene…

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1KHO 513: The Business of Replacing Parents - How Big Tech Wants to Raise Your Kids | Dr. Susan Linn, Who's Raising the Kids? 58:50

15d ago58:50

58:50

In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Susan Linn returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to expose how Big Tech and big business are working to replace—not support—parents. From algorithmic toys and social robots to persuasive “educational” marketing, today’s most powerful industries are selling convenience at the cost of creativity,…

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1KHO 512: When You Feel Inadequate, Start Anyway | Brittany Maher, Ready As You Are 52:22

18d ago52:22

52:22

We live in a culture that tells us we have to be ready before we begin—but what if that’s a lie that keeps us stuck? In this deeply personal and empowering conversation, Her True Worth co-founder and bestselling author Brittany Maher joins Ginny Yurich to talk about the myth of adequacy, the illusion of perfection, and the sacredness of small steps…

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1KHO 511: Parents Are Right to Nag Their Kids to Go Outside | Thomas Kersting, Disconnected 1:01:48

19d ago1:01:48

1:01:48

In his fourth appearance on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Thomas Kersting—licensed therapist, author, and former school counselor—returns to share what he’s witnessed over 25 years on the front lines of youth mental health. From skyrocketing anxiety levels since 2012 to rising oppositional behavior and sleep deprivation, Kersting explains how scr…

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1KHO 510: A Life Centered Around Intentional Connection | Mark and Ksenija Ostach, Walk Forward Journal 58:05

20d ago58:05

58:05

What if healing, purpose, and joy could all begin with a walk—and a willingness to connect? In this powerful episode, Mark and Ksenija Ostach open up about their journey toward living a life anchored in intentional connection, even in the midst of grief, distraction, and digital overload. From their blind date beginnings to creating a family cultur…

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1KHO 509: Dry Eye, Blinking Problems, and Digital Overuse: What You Need to Know (And Do) | Clare Morell, The Tech Exit 1:02:12

21d ago1:02:12

1:02:12

What if your child’s screen time is causing permanent damage—and you don’t even know it yet? In this compelling episode, Ginny Yurich sits down with Clare Morell, public policy expert and author of The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones. Together, they unpack one of the most startling screen-related health issue…

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1KHO 508: They Said He Needed Drugs for Life. He Was Six. | Barbie Rivera, Enough is Enough 55:22

22d ago55:22

55:22

When Barbie Rivera’s six-year-old son came home from school, she was told he was mentally disabled and would need psychotropic medication for life. But he was just a bright, bilingual little boy who confused his sixes and nines. In this gripping episode, Barbie shares her powerful story—one that exposes the systemic pressure to medicate children, t…

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1KHO 507: When It Feels Like Nothing’s Working | Dr. Heather Thompson Day, What If I'm Wrong? 57:49

25d ago57:49

57:49

What do you do when it feels like your work, your prayers, your dreams—are going nowhere? In this soul-stirring conversation, Dr. Heather Thompson Day joins Ginny Yurich to talk about what it really means to live a life of passion, faith, and unseen impact. Drawing from her newest book What If I’m Wrong?, Heather shares deeply personal stories abou…

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1KHO 506: 1000 Hours Outside is the Key to Accessing Joy as a Parent | Lindsey Prell, Ordinary on Purpose 1:03:09

26d ago1:03:09

1:03:09

In this raw and hope-filled episode, Ginny sits down with Lindsey Prell, a working mom who was quietly unraveling under the weight of modern motherhood—until everything changed. Lindsey opens up about her darkest season, when she and her husband were one casual conversation away from divorce. Through a surprising series of events—including a life-g…

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Hot Nerd Girls Society Presents: We Have Many Words For This 21:24

27d ago21:24

21:24

The Hot Nerd Girls are SIMming it up, we share our desires for The Sims 5 like functional hotels as a option for our Sims to buy. We get to chatting & sharing about Alpine Resort in The Sims Freeplay on our phones. "Lucy couldn't resist it". We are celebrating year two of High & Doing Things, thanks humans for continuing to kick it with Lucy & Carm…

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1KHO 505: Summer is the Season When Most People Go Through Divorce | Gabe and Rebekah Lyons, The Fight For Us 1:01:21

27d ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Why is summer the most common season for divorce? In this powerful and heartfelt episode, The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast host Ginny Yurich sits down with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons—authors of The Fight for Us—to talk about the unexpected strains of modern marriage, how childhood patterns silently shape our partnerships, and what it really means to figh…

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1KHO 504: It's Very Wise to Invest In Your Kids | Jeremy Puglisi, The RV Atlas 1:00:49

28d ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Jeremy Puglisi returns for his seventh appearance on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast—and it’s a powerful one. What began as a pop-up camper and a couple of sleep-deprived twins has become a movement, a media company, and a meaningful legacy. In this episode, Jeremy and host Ginny Yurich reflect on what it really means to invest in your children—not …

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1KHO 503: Raising Kids in a Streaming World | Candace Cameron Bure, Full House 1:06:38

29d ago1:06:38

1:06:38

She was a face you grew up with—DJ Tanner from Full House—but today, Candace Cameron Bure is a creative force, entrepreneur, and mom of three navigating a media landscape that’s changed dramatically since the 1980s. In this refreshingly honest conversation, Candace opens up about what it's like to raise kids in a streaming world—one with infinite e…

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1KHO 502: How to Live While You Wait | DawnChere Wilkerson, Slow Burn 1:01:37

1M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

What if the waiting seasons of your life weren’t detours—but the very place where the deepest growth happens? In this beautiful, vulnerable, and soul-stirring conversation, DawnCheré Wilkerson joins Ginny Yurich to talk about her book Slow Burn and the hidden work God does in our hearts while we wait. From infertility to surprise pregnancies, from …

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1KHO 501: Screen Time Too Soon Creates Highly Impulsive Kids | Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, Glow Kids 1:06:45

1M ago1:06:45

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Modern screen time isn’t just harmless entertainment—it’s reshaping our kids’ brains. In this summer mashup with Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, we explore how immersive, interactive tech—especially in early childhood—alters neurological development and leads to impulsivity, poor focus, and even addiction. Packed with clinical insights and hopeful strategie…

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Mega Pegahs 26:57

1M ago26:57

26:57

Lucy & Mr. Touch are at Pegahs, one of our favorite places to nourish. Lucy looks like some character from the Farside. We nominate someone for president, come up with a new line of smells. There's something about minks & PETA. There's a lot of funny verbs & nouns in between, we also meet Ms. Queen!! Follow me on my socials @HighandDoingThings…

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1KHO 500: Childhood Starts Ending the Day the Smartphone Arrives | Kim John Payne, Simplicity Parenting 1:04:25

1M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

What happens to a generation when screens become the centerpiece of childhood? In this powerful 500th episode, Ginny Yurich is joined by Kim John Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting, to explore the quiet crisis unfolding in families across the world. From rising anxiety to declining play, from screen dependency to emotional disconnection—this con…

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1KHO 499: What Have We Done to Childhood? | Dr. Peter Gray, Free to Learn 1:04:26

1M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

What Have We Done to Childhood? That’s the question at the heart of this gripping conversation with Dr. Peter Gray, author of Free to Learn and one of the world’s foremost researchers on human development and education. In his fourth appearance on the podcast, Dr. Gray unpacks how cultural shifts—from agricultural hierarchies to today’s anxiety-fue…

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1KHO 498: How to Develop Brains That Are Capable of Enjoying Success | Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, What Do You Say? 1:02:09

1M ago1:02:09

1:02:09

If our kids are achieving but not thriving, what are we actually working toward? In this profoundly helpful and eye-opening conversation, Ned Johnson and Dr. William Stixrud—authors of What Do You Say? and The Self-Driven Child—return to share powerful insights about raising kids who can handle stress, stay motivated, and actually enjoy their lives…

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1KHO 497: Why the Hardest Childhoods Sometimes Raise the Most Beautiful Humans | Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South 57:01

1M ago57:01

57:01

What happens when grief, loss, and hardship become the soil where storytelling grows? In this unforgettable episode, Sean Dietrich — bestselling author and beloved writer — shares the raw, redemptive beauty of his childhood, where pain and hope sat side by side. With trademark warmth and honesty, Sean opens up about his father’s death, the ache of …

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1KHO 496: Peace Over Panic - What Stories of Death Teach Us About Life | Lee Strobel, Seeing the Supernatural 58:13

1M ago58:13

58:13

In this unforgettable conversation, New York Times bestselling author and investigative journalist Lee Strobel joins Ginny Yurich to explore the unseen realm—where science, faith, and mystery collide. Drawing from his newest book Seeing the Supernatural, Strobel shares powerful, documented stories of near-death experiences, angelic encounters, supe…

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Art & Opening Night 2:10:23

1M ago2:10:23

2:10:23

Let's go experience another art show! A live painting with my friend & artist Taylar Sanders at the Plaza Art fair. You'll come with me from the house all the way to when the house lights come on at the live play of Akeelah & the Bee, with some cool surprises, a meet & greet with some of the actors & other participants. Such as the director of the …

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1KHO 495: The Editor Behind the Curtain - What Really Shapes the Books That Shape Us | Will Parker Anderson, Writers Circle Podcast 1:00:31

1M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

You’ve read the book, maybe even underlined your favorite sentences—but have you ever wondered who helped shape those words before they reached your hands? In this refreshingly candid and surprisingly emotional episode, Ginny Yurich sits down with Will Parker Anderson, senior editor at Penguin Random House (WaterBrook & Multnomah), to explore the m…

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1KHO 494: Eat Well, Spend Less, Live More | Mandy Klentz, Plandy Mandy 1:01:59

1M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

What if the key to more family adventures started in your kitchen? Mandy Klentz of Plandy Mandy returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to show us how home-cooked, additive-free meals can actually save time, money, and stress. In this warm and practical conversation, Ginny Yurich and Mandy unpack the real cost of convenience foods—and how a freez…

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1KHO 493: Make a Commitment Not to Be a Helicopter Parent | Mark Gerson, God Was Right 1:06:29

1M ago1:06:29

1:06:29

What if the biggest risk to our children’s future isn’t failure—but our fear of it? In this bold and deeply affirming episode, Ginny Yurich is joined by bestselling author and father of four, Mark Gerson, to explore how overprotection is quietly robbing kids of the very traits they need to thrive: independence, resilience, and confidence. Drawing f…

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1KHO 492: Hard Things Are Worth Doing | Christine Alexander, Wonder and Wildflower 58:26

2M ago58:26

58:26

When life falls apart, learning doesn’t have to. In this heartfelt conversation, Ginny Yurich sits down with Christine Alexander of Wonder and Wildflower to talk about a season of homeschooling marked by deep challenges—job loss, a cross-country move, and a year without any seatwork. And yet, in the middle of that chaos, something beautiful happene…

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1KHO 491: Jon Acuff Greatest Hits - Courage, Goals, and the Gift of Starting Again 57:01

2M ago57:01

57:01

Jon Acuff has joined The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast six times—and every time, he’s delivered unforgettable encouragement, truth bombs, and just the right amount of hilarious honesty. In this special summer edition, we’ve pulled together his greatest hits. These aren’t just highlights—they’re life-giving reminders about courage, purpose, parenting, …

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A Lil Political 3:42

2M ago3:42

3:42

Mr. Touch & Lucy are watching a somewhat political movie & I get to thinking it's time for a new way of doing things. To get things done a bit faster. Find out what will work & what may not be the way of it. Follow me on my socials @HighandDoingThings

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1KHO 490: The Power of Small Things on Repeat | Mary Marantz, Underestimated 1:00:59

2M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

In this unforgettable episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich welcomes author and Yale Law graduate Mary Marantz for a conversation that is as heart-wrenching as it is hope-filled. Mary shares her journey from a trailer on a mountaintop in West Virginia to the halls of Yale, weaving together stories of dirt-stained roots, childhood …

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1KHO 489: Why Modern Childhood Is Failing Kids' Bodies and Brains | Angela Hanscom, Balanced and Barefoot 57:06

2M ago57:06

57:06

In one of the most powerful episodes of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to date, Ginny Yurich welcomes back Angela Hanscom—pediatric occupational therapist, author of Balanced and Barefoot, and founder of TimberNook—for her fifth and most stirring conversation yet. Angela unpacks the developmental consequences of our modern restrictions on movement—…

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1KHO 488: How to Make an Overwhelming Life Easier | Emily Ley, The Simplified Cookbook 50:29

2M ago50:29

50:29

Life is already complicated—dinner doesn’t have to be. In this refreshingly down-to-earth conversation, Ginny Yurich sits down with Emily Ley, bestselling author, planner designer, and creator of The Simplified Cookbook, to talk about what it really takes to make family life easier. Emily shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder to lau…

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1KHO 487: It’s Better to Leave Things Undone Than to Come Undone | Courtney Smallbone, Technicolor Woman 59:09

2M ago59:09

59:09

What if doing less was actually the key to doing what matters most? In this powerful episode, Ginny Yurich sits down with Technicolor Woman author Courtney Smallbone for a raw, hope-filled conversation about legacy, identity, and the cost of burnout. Courtney shares how embracing rest, resisting cultural pressure, and choosing a slower path has hel…

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1KHO 486: Success Without Peace is Failure in Disguise | Matt Beaudreau, Apogee 1:02:14

2M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

What if education wasn’t about grades or transcripts—but about becoming the kind of person who can figure it out? In this powerful and timely episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Matt Beaudreau returns for a second time to help launch Ginny Yurich’s brand new book, Homeschooling: You’re Doing It Right Just by Doing It, which he proudly endors…

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Pescado Frido 10:03

2M ago10:03

10:03

This is an episode where things happen & Lucy tells you all about Pinball & alcohol. Do you like fish tacos? They are my favorite fruit. TEN THOUSAND STRONG, & GROOOOWING! Follow me on my socials @HighandDoingThings

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1KHO 485: Allow Childhood to Go Slow | Maggie Dent, Parental as Anything 1:01:08

2M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

International parenting icon Maggie Dent joins Ginny Yurich for a critical conversation that challenges everything we’ve been told about raising children in today’s fast-paced, screen-saturated, achievement-obsessed world. With wit, wisdom, and warmth, Maggie shares the truth that every overwhelmed parent needs to hear: childhood is not a race. Fro…

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1KHO 484: Homeschooling, You're Doing It Right Just by Doing It | Joel Salatin, Polyface Farms 57:51

2M ago57:51

57:51

Joel Salatin—farmer, author, and foreword writer for Ginny Yurich’s new book—joins us for his fifth episode, and it’s a powerhouse. This conversation is a front-row seat to what happens when you raise kids in real life instead of a classroom. Joel walks us through the radical decision he and his wife made in the 1980s to homeschool, back when it wa…

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