Best Ginny Yurich Podcasts (2025)

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Confident Homeschooling with Ginny Yurich - 264 31:36

12d ago31:36

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I hear it all the time from homeschool parents and parents in general. "I'm not sure I'm doing enough." "I'm not confident I'm using the best curriculum." "What if I mess this up?" You're not alone. That's why, this week on the Equipped To Be podcast, I invited Ginny Yurich, CEO of 1000 Hours Outside and author of Until the Streetlights Come On and…

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Learning Outside the Lines: Raising Curious, Capable Kids | Ginny Yurich (EP380) 46:53

17d ago46:53

46:53

Author and 1000 Hours Outside founder Ginny Yurich joins us to share encouragement from her upcoming book, Homeschooling: You’re Doing It Right Just By Doing It. We explore how real learning happens through everyday life—beyond checklists and pressure. Whether you're homeschooling, curious about it, or simply want to bring more intention into your …

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Chapter 148: Ginny Yurich obviates obsolete offspring with 1000 hours outside 1:57:02

20d ago1:57:02

1:57:02

Ginny Yurich (@1000hoursoutside) drove 5 hours up the road from Michigan to Toronto to hang out with Leslie and me. We went for a walk outside (of course!) and recorded this podcast—our second outdoors podcast in a row after Nickisha The Dog Walker! Why outside? I'm glad you asked! Ginny Yurich is the homeschooling mother of 5 (!) who has spiri…

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

3d ago58:26

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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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Secrets From a Senior Move Expert | Jeannine Bryant (EP384) 36:42

4d ago36:42

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Joining me today is rightsizing expert Jeannine Bryant, founder of Easy Rightsizing and CEO of Changing Spaces SRS, to talk about what it really takes to help older adults downsize with dignity, clarity, and care. With over 15 years of experience helping thousands of seniors and their families, Jeannine shares invaluable insights on how to approach…

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

4d ago57:01

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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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Loving Your Children Unconditionally - 265 11:51

4d ago11:51

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Loving your children unconditionally builds their trust, develops their character, shapes their view of God, and creates a legacy for your family. It's easy to love kids when they are loving, but what do you do in the messy moments? In this episode, I'm sharing what real love looks like, how to give it even when it's hard, and why loving well is th…

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520: Natural Beekeeping, The Best Honey, And How To Help Bees With Nathalie B. 36:18

3d ago36:18

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Why are bees so important for our food supply and for life on this earth? How is "natural beekeeping" different from regular beekeeping? What are horizontal hives? And what can we do to protect natural bees in our area? And what's the deal with honey? How do we find the best source? Nathalie B. has answers to all of the above in today's podcast. Sh…

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

5d ago1:00:59

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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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Reclaiming Wonder: Simple Ways to Inspire Kids Every Day | Amanda Joy Dykes (EP383) 26:22

6d ago26:22

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In a fast-paced, screen-filled world, how can we help kids slow down and truly see the wonder around them? In this episode, award-winning author and mom of four Amanda Dykes shares how her new book, A Pocketful of Wonder, invites families to reconnect with nature, creativity, and curiosity. With 50 simple, hands-on activities—from poetry walks to b…

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

6d ago57:06

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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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Chapter 29: Michael Harris on queer questions and the quest for quiet 1:35:46

6d ago1:35:46

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Loneliness rates have doubled since the 1980s and Vivek Murthy, former US Surgeon General, says loneliness will be the next major epidemic. So if loneliness is being alone and sad … then what’s being alone and happy? Solitude. A few years ago, I picked up an incredible book called 'Solitude' by Michael Harris, bestselling author and winner of the…

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528: A Generation Experimented On Without Their Permission with Alex Clark 37:15

5d ago37:15

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Have Millennials and Generation Z been experimented on without their consent? Is their sickness a consequence of malfeasance of those responsible for our food, pharmaceuticals, and health care system? Alex Clark is the host and founder of Culture Apothecary and an outspoken advocate for healthcare reform and food freedom in America today. She is de…

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

7d ago50:29

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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

10d ago59:09

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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

11d ago1:02:14

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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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Finding Light While Raising Medically Complex Kids | Chelsea Kuhn + Amber Pierson of Lemon Cake (EP382) 57:36

11d ago57:36

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What happens when a diagnosis changes everything? In this heartfelt episode, Chelsea and Amber share their journeys parenting children with medical complexities—from rare disorders and developmental delays to epilepsy and cerebral palsy. They open up about advocacy, self-care, and finding strength in community. A powerful reminder that even in the …

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

12d ago1:01:08

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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

13d ago57:51

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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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Summer Simplified: Systems to Stay Clutter-Free | Tracey Showalter (EP381) 35:48

13d ago35:48

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Summer can feel like a whirlwind—kids are home, routines upended, and clutter seems to multiply overnight. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In today's episode, I'm joined once again by professional organizer, Tracy Showalter, for a timely conversation about how to bring calm, clarity, and structure into your home before summer kicks into full ge…

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527: Walk, Don’t Run And Other Important Health Shifts With Mark Sisson 46:01

12d ago46:01

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How is running bad for us? Tennis shoes aren't doing us any favors. Cold plunges may be overrated. Mark Sisson is a pioneer in the ancestral health movement, known for his blog Mark's Daily Apple and the Primal Health Coach Institute. He is also the author of “Born to Walk”. Today, Mark highlights how good walking is for health and longevity. He al…

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1KHO 483: Real Joy Is Found in Ordinary Places | Tauren Wells, Joy Bomb 1:01:25

14d ago1:01:25

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What if the things you don’t have are exactly what God wants to use? In this powerful conversation, Tauren Wells joins The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to share the story behind his new book Joy Bomb: Unleashing Jesus’s Explosive Joy for an Extraordinary Life. Together with host Ginny Yurich, Tauren unpacks the deeper meaning of the Beatitudes—reveal…

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1KHO 482: Big Tech Is Profiting from Your Child’s Imagination | Susie Spikol, Forest Magic for Kids 59:52

17d ago59:52

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What if the most powerful world your child will ever explore isn’t inside a screen—but just outside your door? In this magical episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, naturalist and author Susie Spikol returns to share enchanting stories, unforgettable facts, and simple, wonder-filled activities that celebrate the everyday wild. From dandelion t…

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1KHO 481: When We Rob Childhood, We Also Steal Their Future | Mike McLeod, GrowNOW ADHD 1:03:07

18d ago1:03:07

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What if the root of our youth mental health crisis isn’t just academic pressure or social media—but the quiet erasure of childhood itself? In this gripping and deeply practical episode, ADHD executive function expert Mike McLeod to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast for his most urgent conversation yet. Together, we dive into the realities of raising k…

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Tech-Free Vacations - 263 31:36

19d ago31:36

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Fun Tech-Free Vacations: Detach from Devices, Attach to Each Other What if your next family vacation helped your kids unplug from their screens and plug in to real life? In this episode of Equipped To Be, I share six powerful ways to plan fun, meaningful, and tech-free vacations that bring your family closer together. You don't need a luxury budget…

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1KHO 480: The Skills Kids Actually Need to Navigate Life | David Thomas and Sissy Goff, Raising Boys & Girls 1:01:39

19d ago1:01:39

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In this power-packed episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich welcomes back two of the most trusted voices in parenting—David Thomas and Sissy Goff from the Daystar Counseling Clinic and The Raising Boys & Girls Podcast. For the first time together on the show, David and Sissy dive deep into the social, emotional, and spiritual miles…

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1KHO 479: Finding the Courage to Say “My Child Needs More Time” | Zan Tyler, The Zan Tyler Podcast 1:11:20

20d ago1:11:20

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When Zan Tyler uttered the words “My child needs more time,” she had no idea it would lead to threats of jail time, legal battles, and ultimately helping with homeschooling on a national scale. In this powerful episode kicking off a special homeschool-focused series, Ginny Yurich and Zan Tyler reflect on the early days of the homeschooling movement…

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Playful by Design: How to Create Spaces That Spark Independent Play | Myriam Sandler (EP379) 33:24

20d ago33:24

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In this episode, play and design expert Myriam Sandler—founder of the wildly popular Mothercould platform and author of the upcoming book Playful by Design—shares how to transform everyday spaces into intentional, low-stress zones that invite kids to explore, create, and play on their own. Myriam unpacks the psychology behind independent play, how …

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526: The Damaging (& Insidious) Effects of Glyphosate and What Bayer is Doing to Avoid Liability with Kelly Ryerson 37:48

20d ago37:48

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Glyphosate is a toxic carcinogenic chemical found in RoundUp, a weedkiller that is routinely sprayed on our lawns and crops. But the bad news doesn't stop there! It is making its way into the food we eat, the air, and the water. Worse still, the maker of glyphosate, Bayer, is working on passing liability shield legislation so that they cannot be su…

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1KHO 478: Later Is Just Another Word for Never | Sahil Bloom, The Five Types of Wealth 59:06

21d ago59:06

59:06

What if everything you’ve been chasing—money, titles, recognition—is pulling you further from the life you actually want? In this gripping, mind-altering episode, Ginny Yurich sits down with Sahil Bloom, bestselling author of The Five Types of Wealth, for a raw and powerful conversation that just might change how you spend your time, build your fam…

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1KHO 477: What Every Boy Needs Before He Turns 10 (And Why It Starts With You) | Molly DeFrank, Mothering Boys 58:57

24d ago58:57

58:57

Molly DeFrank returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with a powerful message for moms of boys in a rapidly shifting culture. Drawing from her new book Mothering Boys: Eight Things Your Son Needs Before He Turns 10, Molly breaks down what young boys actually need from their moms—especially in a world that increasingly devalues masculinity and rep…

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Why Teens Don’t Like Bible Studies - 262 27:13

26d ago27:13

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Why teens don't like Bible studies and how you can help. If your teen seems bored, disconnected, or even resistant to Bible studies, you're not alone. In this episode of Equipped To Be, I share why so many teens are struggling to engage with God's Word and what you, as the parent, can do to turn things around. I'll discuss five common reasons teens…

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1KHO 476: Why So Many Are Sick Before They Even Grow Up | Aly Cohen, Detoxify 58:44

26d ago58:44

58:44

Rates of chronic illness are soaring in both children and adults—and many are getting sick younger, with no family history to explain it. In this gripping episode, Dr. Aly Cohen, a board-certified rheumatologist and environmental health expert, exposes how tens of thousands of unregulated chemicals are quietly infiltrating our homes, foods, water, …

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1KHO 475: Does the Damage From My Past Put a Lid On My Future? | Lisa Harper, A Jesus-Shaped Life 1:00:19

27d ago1:00:19

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In this vulnerable and hope-filled episode, bestselling author and theologian Lisa Harper joins Ginny Yurich to explore one of the most pressing questions of our time: does past pain disqualify us from future purpose? With her signature blend of humor, warmth, and depth, Lisa shares her powerful adoption story, how trauma shaped her early years, an…

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525: How To Find The Best Olive Oil And Why It’s Good For Your Gut, Brain, And Heart With Bianti Danaj 45:14

28d ago45:14

45:14

In Albania, olive oil is called “ilac”, medicine. It’s included as a daily ritual for generations--a source of nourishment, healing, and tradition. For many of us, in other regions of the world, we have less familiarity with olive oil. And then we see labels on olive oil bottles that say "cold-pressed", "extra virgin", and "organic". What do these …

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1KHO 474: Using Psychology as a Weapon Against Children | Dr. Richard Freed, Better Than Real Life 53:05

28d ago53:05

53:05

This might be the most important episode we’ve ever released. Dr. Richard Freed, psychologist and author of Better Than Real Life, pulls back the curtain on persuasive design—the hidden psychological science used by tech companies to keep kids glued to their screens. These technologies aren't just entertaining—they’re engineered by neuroscientists …

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1KHO 473: Why the Imagination Still Matters | Andrew Klavan, The Kingdom of Cain 1:01:35

1M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

On this unforgettable episode, international bestselling author and podcaster Andrew Klavan joins Ginny Yurich to reflect on the surprising ways imagination shapes who we are. From stick duels in the woods to secret readings of the New Testament, Klavan’s childhood was filled with the kind of quiet, reflective space that allowed his creativity—and …

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Recognizing Mom Burnout and Navigating it Through Faith - 261 38:50

1M ago38:50

38:50

Feeling worn out, Mama? You're not alone, and you don't have to keep pushing through on empty. In this episode of Equipped To Be with Connie Albers, I'm discussing something so many moms experience but rarely name out loud: burnout. That deep weariness where your body is tired, your emotions are frayed, and your spirit feels dry. You still love you…

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1KHO 472: Exercise is the Opposite of Stress | Dr. Anders Hansen, The Real Happy Pill 52:19

1M ago52:19

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In one of the most compelling and enlightening episodes of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Anders Hansen to explore the powerful, science-backed link between movement and mental health. Drawing from his groundbreaking book The Real Happy Pill (also published as The Mind-Body Method…

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1KHO 471: Screens, Safetyism, and the Collapse of Parenting | Dr. Leonard Sax, The Collapse of Parenting 54:24

1M ago54:24

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In this gripping episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Dr. Leonard Sax—family physician, psychologist, and bestselling author—explains how American culture has quietly dismantled the foundation of effective parenting. From the normalization of disrespect to the overreliance on screens, Dr. Sax outlines the subtle but powerful shifts that have …

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