In this engaging conversation, Lindsey Prell, a dedicated working mom and advocate of the 1000 Hours Outside movement, shares her transformative journey from the brink of divorce to rediscovering joy through outdoor experiences. Lindsey discusses how nature helped her navigate the pressures of modern motherhood, emphasizing the importance of community support, personal values, and embracing imperfections. She also sheds light on the advantages of homeschooling, advocating for outdoor learning and the simple joys of family adventures, while encouraging others to reclaim delight in their daily lives.
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Marriage Rescue Through Community
Lindsey Prell shared her marriage was on the verge of divorce and casual about the separation process.
A supportive women's group and a couple from the community helped pull them back from the brink.
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Flexible Homeschooling for Working Parents
Prioritize outdoor and physical activity over academic hours for young children.
Homeschooling with help or flexible approaches can fit working parents and nurture curiosity.
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Childhood Outdoor Play and Genius
Childhood free play and outdoor time supports creative genius and cognitive development.
Modern structured childhoods may reduce this natural genius and problem-solving capacity.
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Homeschooling
Homeschooling
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Mindset
The New Psychology of Success
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In this book, Carol S. Dweck introduces the concept of two mindsets: the fixed mindset and the growth mindset. People with a fixed mindset believe their abilities are static, while those with a growth mindset believe their abilities can be developed through effort and learning. Dweck shows how these mindsets influence success in school, work, sports, and personal relationships. She also discusses how to adopt a deeper, truer growth mindset, and how this can transform individual and organizational cultures. The book emphasizes the importance of perseverance, learning from failures, and embracing challenges as key components of the growth mindset[1][2][5].
Parental As Anything
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Parental as Anything addresses key concerns for parents during the first 12 years of a child's life. It covers topics such as transitioning to school, dealing with death and loss, understanding anxiety, and discussing bodies and relationships. The book serves as a comprehensive guide, offering practical advice and insights. Dent aims to provide a resource that parents can easily access for quick answers and in-depth explanations. It includes hot tips and common-sense approaches to address common parenting challenges. The book aims to be a helpful companion for parents seeking guidance on various aspects of raising children.
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.
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