Episodes

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

    1KHO 513: The Business of Replacing Parents - How Big Tech Wants to Raise Your Kids | Dr. Susan Linn, Who's Raising the Kids?
    Jun 30 2025
    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, relationships, and childhood itself. Dr. Linn, a renowned psychologist, author, and pioneer in protecting children from commercial exploitation, unpacks how screens and toys that “do too much” rob kids of the very experiences they need to thrive—free play, boredom, human connection, and imagination. She explains how even well-meaning parents are being manipulated by corporate messaging designed to wear them down and wear them out. If you've ever felt like you're swimming upstream as a parent in a tech-saturated world, this episode is your life raft. Your presence matters more than any device ever could. 🎧 Listen and share this episode far and wide. 📚 Books by Dr. Susan Linn: – Consuming Kids: The Hostile Takeover of Childhood – The Case for Make-Believe: Saving Play in a Commercialized World – Who's Raising the Kids?: Big Tech, Big Business, and the Lives of Children 🔗 Learn more about Fairplay at https://www.fairplayforkids.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • 1KHO 512: When You Feel Inadequate, Start Anyway | Brittany Maher, Ready As You Are

    1KHO 512: When You Feel Inadequate, Start Anyway | Brittany Maher, Ready As You Are
    Jun 27 2025
    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. Drawing from her new book, Ready As You Are, Brittany offers honest reflections on postpartum anxiety, freezing under pressure, and what it means to live a faithful life—even when you feel disqualified. Together, Ginny and Brittany explore the concept of micro-purpose: the daily, often unnoticed acts of obedience that build legacy over time. Whether you're navigating motherhood, homeschooling, mental health challenges, or just wondering if you’re “enough,” this episode is a timely reminder that God doesn’t wait for perfection—He calls us forward as we are. Listen in and take your next step with courage. 📚 Grab Brittany’s new book Ready As You Are hereFollow Brittany at @hertrueworth and hertrueworth.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • 1KHO 511: Parents Are Right to Nag Their Kids to Go Outside | Thomas Kersting, Disconnected

    1KHO 511: Parents Are Right to Nag Their Kids to Go Outside | Thomas Kersting, Disconnected
    Jun 26 2025
    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 screens, social conformity, and parental fear have reshaped childhood—and not for the better. But he also offers hope: the solution is far simpler than most realize. With deep warmth and clarity, Kersting makes a powerful case for play, silence, movement, and in-person connection. He affirms that parents should set limits, should pull back from tech, and should fight for childhood as it once was. And yes—he says it loud and clear—parents are absolutely right to nag their children to go outside. This episode is a wake-up call and a rallying cry for families who want something better. 📚 Get Thomas Kersting’s books: – Disconnected → https://amzn.to/3Kz6nXa – Raising Healthy Teenagers → https://amzn.to/3VVaqBO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 1KHO 510: A Life Centered Around Intentional Connection | Mark and Senya Ostach, Walk Forward Journal

    1KHO 510: A Life Centered Around Intentional Connection | Mark and Senya Ostach, Walk Forward Journal
    Jun 25 2025
    What if healing, purpose, and joy could all begin with a walk—and a willingness to connect? In this powerful episode, Mark and Senya 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 culture rooted in presence over pixels, they share how storytelling, faith, and slowing down became transformational tools in their home. Together, they’ve authored Courage to Connect and The Walk Forward Journal, a daily guide that fuses movement, reflection, and prayer to help others process emotion, soften the heart, and hear the gentle whisper of God. Mark and Senya discuss the impact of misprocessed trauma, the freedom of family screen boundaries, and the beauty of holding space for one another’s stories. You’ll laugh, you might cry, and you’ll walk away inspired to trade digital noise for real-life connection. Whether you’re a journal skeptic or a seeker of deeper rhythms, this episode offers both practical hope and spiritual insight. 📕 Get Courage to Connect: markostach.com 📝 Explore The Walk Forward Journal: walkforwardjournal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • 1KHO 509: Dry Eye, Blinking Problems, and Digital Overuse: What You Need to Know (And Do) | Clare Morell, The Tech Exit

    1KHO 509: Dry Eye, Blinking Problems, and Digital Overuse: What You Need to Know (And Do) | Clare Morell, The Tech Exit
    Jun 24 2025
    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 issues facing kids today: chronic dry eye. Once seen only in the elderly, dry eye is now affecting children as young as eight—often irreversibly—due to reduced blinking during screen use. But it’s not just the eyes. Clare shares how digital overuse is quietly reshaping children’s brains, behavior, and even their ability to think original thoughts. From real-life stories of families who ditched devices to groundbreaking school policies and church youth group solutions, this conversation will leave you informed—and empowered. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or community leader, you’ll come away with practical tools, conviction, and the clarity to lead differently in a screen-saturated world. 🔗 Get the Book: The Tech Exit 📥 Free Download – Discussion Guide for Parents: TheTechExit.com/discussion-guide 📥 Free Download – Practical Tips Sheet: TheTechExit.com/practical-tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 1KHO 508: They Said He Needed Drugs for Life. He Was Six. | Barbie Rivera, Enough is Enough

    1KHO 508: They Said He Needed Drugs for Life. He Was Six. | Barbie Rivera, Enough is Enough
    Jun 23 2025
    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, the brokenness of early childhood education, and what happens when we ignore developmental phases in favor of compliance and convenience. Host Ginny Yurich and Barbie dig into shocking truths about the pharmaceutical industry’s influence in schools, the real impact of labels on young minds, and why play, patience, and presence might be the most important tools we have. It’s a raw, brave, and eye-opening conversation every parent needs to hear. Show Notes: 📖 Barbie’s book: Enough Is Enough 📬 Request free chapters: barbierivera.com (mention “1000 Hours Outside” in the subject line) 💬 Tag us with your thoughts @1000hoursoutside and leave a review if you haven't already! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • 1KHO 507: When It Feels Like Nothing’s Working | Dr. Heather Thompson Day, What If I'm Wrong?

    1KHO 507: When It Feels Like Nothing’s Working | Dr. Heather Thompson Day, What If I'm Wrong?
    Jun 20 2025
    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 about her father’s battle with Alzheimer’s, parenting through pain, and the quiet generational weaving that connects our ordinary days to something much bigger. This episode is a reminder that success is not always measurable—and that the seeds we plant in love and obedience often bloom in ways we’ll never fully see. If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, disappointment, or the fear that your life won’t amount to much, this episode will breathe fresh hope into your story. The world may measure impact one way, but heaven tells a different story. Even in your failures—especially in your failures—God might be doing His greatest work. ** 🎧 Pre-order Can I Sit Here? by Heather and her daughter London Day here 📖 Get What If I’m Wrong? here 🔗 Follow Heather on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherthompsonday/ 🌐 Learn more: https://www.heatherthompsonday.com A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them ALL out below: Geviti: Visit https://www.gogeviti.com/1000hoursoutside for 20% off your first three months of membership! Active Skin Repair: Visit www.ActiveSkinRepair.com to learn more about Active Skin Repair and their commitment to 1% for the planet and use code: 1000hours to save 20% on all Active Skin Repair products Select Quote: Head to www.selectquote.com/1000hours to learn more. BetterHelp: Visit www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS today to get 10% off your first month. Fay Nutrition: Visit www.FayNutrition.com/1000HOURS to see if you qualify for a dietitian for $0 CRU: Visit give.cru.org/hour to sign up for a $24 monthly gift, and receive a free copy of Until The Streetlights Come On Reliefband - Get 20% off plus free shipping at www.reliefband.com/1000hours Quince - Visit www.quince.com/outside and get free shipping and 365 day returns Kaeluma - Visit jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-outside to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! Acorns Early - Visit www.acornsearly.com/outside to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • 1KHO 506: 1000 Hours Outside is the Key to Accessing Joy as a Parent | Lindsey Prell, Ordinary on Purpose

    1KHO 506: 1000 Hours Outside is the Key to Accessing Joy as a Parent | Lindsey Prell, Ordinary on Purpose
    Jun 19 2025
    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-giving women’s group, an unexpected job loss, and discovering the 1000 Hours Outside movement—Lindsey began a journey of healing, presence, and unexpected joy. What she found wasn’t a perfect life—but a full one. Together, Ginny and Lindsey explore the ways outdoor time can anchor us in reality, help us sift through the noise of comparison, and remind us what matters most. This is a deeply honest conversation about mindset, marriage, working motherhood, homeschooling with help, and learning to appreciate the life you’ve been given. If you’ve been chasing someone else’s dream—or just wondering how to reclaim delight in your day—this conversation will feel like an exhale. ** 🎧 Listen to all episodes: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/podcast 📲 Follow Lindsey Prell: https://www.instagram.com/ordinaryonpurpose 📘 Get the new book Homeschooling: You’re Doing It Right Just by Doing It: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/homeschoolbook 📙 Read Until the Streetlights Come On: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/streetlights 🌿 Start your 1000 Hours Outside journey: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com 📣 Share the episode and tag @1000hoursoutside A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them ALL out below: Geviti: Visit https://www.gogeviti.com/1000hoursoutside for 20% off your first three months of membership! Active Skin Repair: Visit www.ActiveSkinRepair.com to learn more about Active Skin Repair and their commitment to 1% for the planet and use code: 1000hours to save 20% on all Active Skin Repair products Select Quote: Head to www.selectquote.com/1000hours to learn more. BetterHelp: Visit www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS today to get 10% off your first month. Fay Nutrition: Visit www.FayNutrition.com/1000HOURS to see if you qualify for a dietitian for $0 CRU: Visit give.cru.org/hour to sign up for a $24 monthly gift, and receive a free copy of Until The Streetlights Come On Reliefband - Get 20% off plus free shipping at www.reliefband.com/1000hours Quince - Visit www.quince.com/outside and get free shipping and 365 day returns Kaeluma - Visit jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-outside to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! Acorns Early - Visit www.acornsearly.com/outside to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins