The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast 1KHO 617: The Courage to Be Left Behind | Erin Loecher, The Opt-Out Family
Nov 11, 2025
Join Erin Loechner, an author and creative entrepreneur, as she shares her journey of opting out of tech culture and redefining family life. She emphasizes that stepping off the race doesn’t mean leaving your kids behind; instead, it encourages thriving. Erin offers practical strategies for creating offline delights, like treasure chest microwaves and family projects. She discusses how to use tech playbooks for good, reclaim surprises at home, and foster interdependence—all while inviting families to slow down and choose a life filled with joy.
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Seasons Change Slowly
- Seasons of life change slowly and earlier seasons feed into later ones.
- Letting go of an identity can create room for new, meaningful ways to live.
Pause And Experiment
- If your current life isn't working, pause even without knowing the next step.
- Try small experiments; you can always return to what you paused.
Change By Stacking Tiny Habits
- Start habit changes with one tiny repeatable action and stack habits over time.
- Use simple rituals so big shifts feel doable and non-scary.
