The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast 1KHO 601: Learn to Love the Life You Already Have | Kate Strickler, I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen
Oct 21, 2025
Kate Strickler, founder of the Naptime Kitchen and author of *I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen*, shares her insights on finding contentment. She humorously recounts a midnight pantry mishap while discussing how small changes can enhance our homes. Kate tackles the pressures of body image and social media comparisons, emphasizing that joy often comes from embracing simplicity. With a focus on motherhood and community, she reminds listeners that gratitude can transform ordinary moments into abundant ones.
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Books Slow Down Contentment Work
- Kate wanted a physical book to slow down conversations about contentment and make ideas linger.
- She argues a book invites reflection at a slower pace than fleeting social media posts.
Cool Girls Club At Six
- Kate describes her six-year-old daughter's 'cool girls club' where wardrobe decided captains at recess.
- That moment revealed how early social signals about appearance shape children.
Start With One Mile A Day
- Try tiny, sustainable habits instead of big short-lived goals; Nate ran one mile daily to start.
- Build long-term change by adding small behaviors when they feel established.
