The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Active
Has guests
That Sounds Fun Network
[email protected]
Categories
Parenting #6 in Kids & Family Education Health & Fitness
Audience & Performance Metrics
29.7K - 49.5K listeners Female 4.9 rating 1978 reviews 468 episodes USA
Monetization Metrics
30s Ad: $910 - $1,147 60s Ad: $1,108 - $1,345 CPM Category: Education
Socials metrics & links
No data No data
Podcast Links
Website RSS Apple Podcast
Childhood is finite at just shy of 9.5 million minutes. We only get one shot at it. One of the biggest decisions we make is how we will use that time. Research has confirmed time and time again that what children are naturally and unabashedly drawn to, unrestricted outside play, contributes extensively to every area of childhood development. The importance here cannot be understated. Every year we aim to match nature time with the average amount of American kid screen time (which is currently 1200 hours per year). Have a goal. Track your time outside. Take back childhood. Inspire others.

Producers, Hosts, and Production Team

No producer information available yet. Click "Find producers" to search for the production team.

Emails, Phones, and Addresses

Contact Page Emails

Emails
Phone Numbers

No phone numbers found.

Addresses

No addresses found.

Form

A contact form is available on this page. You can fill out the form at this link.

General Website Emails

No website emails found.

Externally Sourced Emails

No external emails found.

RSS Emails

Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics

Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast.

Hosts

Ginny Yurich

Previous Guests

Julia Hotz
Julia Hotz is a journalist and author known for her work on the intersection of health and social well-being. She has written extensively about innovative approaches to mental health, including her book 'The Connection Cure', which explores the prescriptive power of movement, nature, art, service, and belonging. Julia advocates for social prescribing as a means to combat issues like depression, anxiety, and loneliness, emphasizing the importance of community and connection in achieving overall health.
Mark Schatzker
Mark Schatzker is an acclaimed author and speaker known for his work on food and nutrition. He is the author of 'The Dorito Effect', a groundbreaking book that explores the relationship between flavor and our health crisis. Schatzker's writing delves into how the food industry has manipulated flavors, leading to a disconnect between our cravings and nutritional needs. His insights have sparked conversations about the importance of real food and the psychological aspects of eating, making him a prominent voice in discussions about modern diets and health.
Jessica Joelle Alexander
Jessica Joelle Alexander is an author and speaker known for her bestselling book 'The Danish Way of Parenting'. She has gained recognition for her insights into Danish culture and parenting practices, particularly the emphasis on play and emotional well-being. Jessica married into Danish culture and has raised her children with values that prioritize free play and resilience, contrasting with more performance-driven parenting styles. Her work focuses on promoting happiness and reducing anxiety in children and parents alike.
Julia Ubbenga
Julia Ubbenga is an author and minimalist mom of five who has transformed her life through the practice of minimalism. She has overcome significant challenges, including postpartum depression and consumer debt, by simplifying her home and heart. Julia's journey began with the inspirational verse 'Be rich in what matters,' leading her to embrace intentional living and foster deep family connections. She shares practical wisdom and strategies for parents to navigate the complexities of modern parenting, emphasizing the importance of reducing clutter and distractions to create a nurturing environment for children.
Dean Hall
Dean Hall is an author and advocate for the healing power of nature. He faced significant health challenges, including two types of cancer, which led him to rediscover his childhood dream of adventure and connection with the natural world. His experiences are chronicled in his book, 'The Wild Cure,' where he shares his journey of recovery and the transformative impact of nature on his life. Dean emphasizes the importance of purpose and adventure in healing, illustrating how the outdoors can serve as a lifeline in times of despair.

Topics Discussed

Connection Cure social prescriptions movement nature art service belonging depression anxiety addiction chronic illness loneliness health health crisis flavor real food artificial flavor technology nutritional wisdom overeating modern diets The Dorito Effect Danish parenting happiness free play emotional strength social skills resilience hygge childhood development minimalism postpartum depression intentional living decluttering parenting strategies healing power of purpose wildness of adventure nature as an ally cancer recovery The Wild Cure Oregon's Willamette River finding meaning reclaiming joy

YouTube Channel

Podcast has no YouTube channel.

Instagram Profile

Podcast has no Instagram profile.

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast.

0:00 1:00:53

1KHO 468: 5 Powerful Prescriptions You Wont Find at the Pharmacy | Julia Hotz, The Connection Cure

Hosts
Ginny Yurich
Guests
Julia Hotz
Keywords
Connection Cure social prescriptions movement nature art service belonging depression anxiety addiction chronic illness loneliness health
Journalist and author Julia Hotz joins Ginny Yurich to discuss her groundbreaking book, The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging. In this conversation, Julia shares how doctors around the world are writing prescriptions that dont come from a pharmacylike a group bike ride, a painting class, or even fishing. These five powerful, research-backed social prescriptions are helping people overcome depression, anxiety, addiction, chronic illness, and loneliness.

Together, Ginny and Julia explore the science behind these interventions, the global movement toward social prescribing, and how we can begin writing our own prescriptions for joy, connection, and well-beingright where we are. This episode is full of hope, practical insight, and a fresh look at what it really means to be healthy.

** Get your copy of The Connection Cure here Learn more about Julia and all she has to offer here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 57:45

1KHO 467: Flavor Is the Original Craving | Mark Schatzker, The Dorito Effect

Hosts
Ginny Yurich
Guests
Mark Schatzker
Keywords
health crisis flavor real food artificial flavor technology nutritional wisdom overeating modern diets The Dorito Effect
What if the root of our health crisis isnt carbs or fat or sugarbut a missing conversation about flavor? In one of the most compelling episodes of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with author Mark Schatzker to discuss his groundbreaking book The Dorito Effect. Together, they explore how real food has grown increasingly bland while artificial flavor technology has skyrocketedrewiring our brains, deepening our cravings, and sabotaging our nutritional wisdom. Mark explains how food that once satisfied is now engineered to deceive our taste buds and keep us coming back for more.

This episode unpacks the startling truth behind natural flavors, the psychological science of overeating, and why modern diets fail. Mark shares the life-changing question every person should ask before they eat: Where did the flavor come from? With warmth, clarity, and hope, he outlines how our palates can heal, how our kids cravings are being shaped, and why a future of deeply satisfying, joyful eating is not only possibleits essential. This conversation will absolutely change the way you think about food.

** Get your copy of The Dorito Effect here Learn more about Mark and all he has to offer here

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 59:06

1KHO 466: Why the Happiest Kids in the World Just Play | Jessica Joelle Alexander, The Danish Way of Parenting

Hosts
Ginny Yurich
Guests
Jessica Joelle Alexander
Keywords
Danish parenting happiness free play emotional strength social skills resilience hygge childhood development
What if parenting didn’t have to be so complicated? In this powerful episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with Jessica Joelle Alexander, author of the bestselling book The Danish Way of Parenting, to uncover why Danish children are consistently ranked among the happiest in the world. Jessica shares what she’s learned from marrying into Danish culture and raising her own kids with radically different values—where play is considered essential, screens are secondary, and resilience is built through freedom, not pressure.

Together, Ginny and Jessica explore why free play is the real foundation for emotional strength, social skills, and future success. They dig into how parenting culture in the U.S. has drifted toward control and performance—and how it’s quietly fueling anxiety in both kids and adults. From forest schools and risky play to the overlooked power of hygge and sadness in children’s stories, this conversation offers a life-giving alternative to the parenting pressure cooker.

** Learn more about Jessica and all she has to offer here Get your copy of The Danish Way of Parenting here

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. 

Crowd Health: Learn more at www.joincrowdhealth.com and get started today for just $99 per month for your first three months by using code 1000HOURS. 

GoMinno: Download the Minno App or visit www.GoMinno.com  to become a member TODAY!

BetterHelp: Visit  www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS  today to get 10% off your first month.

Thrive Market: Visit www.thrivemarket.com/1000hours for 30% off your first order plus a FREE $60 gift!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 54:28

1KHO 465: Kids Thrive in a Simple Environment | Julia Ubbenga, Declutter Your Heart and Your Home

Hosts
Ginny Yurich
Guests
Julia Ubbenga
Keywords
minimalism childhood development postpartum depression intentional living decluttering parenting strategies
In this inspiring episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich is joined by author and minimalist mom of five, Julia Ubbenga, to explore how simplifying our homes—and our hearts—can unlock a richer childhood for our kids. Julia shares her powerful story of overcoming postpartum depression, consumer debt, and overwhelm through the practice of minimalism. Her journey began with a single verse, “Be rich in what matters,” and grew into a lifestyle rooted in intentional living and deep family connection.

Julia’s practical wisdom will challenge everything you thought you needed to give your kids a “good” life. From navigating baby showers to managing calendar clutter and digital distractions, she offers realistic, grace-filled strategies that empower parents to step off the treadmill of overconsumption. Learn how fewer toys, simpler routines, and less visual noise create space for imagination, calm, and deeper relationships—because kids don’t need more stuff. They need more of you.

** Get your copy of Declutter Your Heart and Your Home here Learn more about the Rich in What Matters community here

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. 

Crowd Health: Learn more at www.joincrowdhealth.com and get started today for just $99 per month for your first three months by using code 1000HOURS. 

GoMinno: Download the Minno App or visit www.GoMinno.com  to become a member TODAY!

BetterHelp: Visit  www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS  today to get 10% off your first month.

Thrive Market: Visit www.thrivemarket.com/1000hours for 30% off your first order plus a FREE $60 gift!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 1:00:30

1KHO 464: Nature Is Ready and Prepared to Be Our Ally | Dean Hall, The Wild Cure

Hosts
Ginny Yurich
Guests
Dean Hall
Keywords
healing power of purpose wildness of adventure nature as an ally cancer recovery The Wild Cure Oregon's Willamette River finding meaning reclaiming joy
Dean Hall was dying. Weakened by two types of cancer and emotionally gutted by grief, he found himself at the end of what medicine and mindset could offer. But in the depths of despair, Dean rediscovered a childhood dream—and made a radical decision to live, not just survive. In this deeply moving episode, Ginny Yurich talks with Dean about the healing power of purpose, the wildness of adventure, and the surprising ways nature showed up as an unexpected partner in his return to life.

Dean's story—captured in his book The Wild Cure—isn’t just about beating cancer or swimming 187 miles of Oregon’s Willamette River. It’s about waking up, finding meaning, and remembering that nature is not just scenery—it’s a lifeline. With wisdom forged through suffering and triumph, Dean shares how rivers, forests, and even cold water became allies in healing both his body and spirit. This episode is a profound reminder that it’s never too late to reclaim joy, pursue a long-forgotten dream, and let the outdoors lead the way home.

** Learn more about Dean and all her has to offer here Get your copy of The Wild Cure here

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. 

Crowd Health: Learn more at www.joincrowdhealth.com and get started today for just $99 per month for your first three months by using code 1000HOURS. 

GoMinno: Download the Minno App or visit www.GoMinno.com  to become a member TODAY!

BetterHelp: Visit  www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS  today to get 10% off your first month.

Thrive Market: Visit www.thrivemarket.com/1000hours for 30% off your first order plus a FREE $60 gift!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ratings

Global:
4.9 rating 1978 reviews

USA

4.9 ratings 1800 reviews

Canada

4.9 ratings 108 reviews

UK

4.9 ratings 36 reviews

Australia

5.0 ratings 22 reviews

New Zealand

5.0 ratings 6 reviews

South Africa

5.0 ratings 4 reviews

Ireland

5.0 ratings 2 reviews

Singapore

0.0 ratings 0 reviews