In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich chats with Anthony Porter, a four-time American Ninja Warrior contender, nature educator, and creator of the Epic Nature Journal. We dive into Anthony’s incredible journey from parkour to outdoor survival, his passion for helping kids embrace nature, and his unique perspective on adventure. Anthony shares his top tips for getting outside, from survival skills to finding your personal "totem" for outdoor fun. His hilarious, hands-on approach to education, including how to clean wounds with a banana peel and the fascinating science behind snakes’ heat-sensing abilities, will inspire listeners of all ages to reconnect with nature and embrace their own adventurous spirit. Whether you're a parent looking for fresh ways to spark outdoor interest in your kids or a nature lover seeking new challenges, this episode is full of inspiration and laughter.**Check out Anthony's Epic Nature Journal hereFind everything Anthony Porter here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Ginny Yurich welcomes back her dear friend Greta Eskridge for a critical discussion on protecting children from the pervasive reach of porn. Greta shares her own family’s journey, the hard-earned wisdom she’s gained from years of research, and the urgent need for parents to step into these conversations with courage.From shocking statistics to practical scripts, this episode equips parents with the tools to safeguard their kids' innocence and prepare them for a world where exposure is almost inevitable. We tackle why the industry is working so hard to normalize porn, the lifelong impact of early exposure, and how we can build a compelling offline life for our kids. Greta’s new book, It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, is more than a resource—it’s a battle cry for parents to rise up and fight for the next generation.This is not an easy conversation, but it’s one we must have. Don't miss it.**Get your copy of It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best-selling author and biomechanist Katy Bowman returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, this time joined by clinical psychologist Diana Hill, to tackle one of the most relatable struggles of modern life: knowing we should move more, but feeling stuck in patterns that keep us sedentary. Their new book, I Know I Should Exercise, But..., explores 44 common reasons people don’t move—from time constraints to embarrassment to plain old exhaustion—and offers practical, mindset-shifting solutions to break through these barriers. In this engaging and eye-opening conversation, Ginny, Katy, and Diana dive into how movement can be seamlessly integrated into daily life, why our psychology plays a bigger role in exercise than we realize, and how embracing flexibility (both mentally and physically) is the key to lifelong movement.With humor, personal anecdotes, and thought-provoking insights, this episode unpacks the hidden obstacles that keep us from moving and how to overcome them—without the guilt, pressure, or rigid expectations that often accompany fitness culture. From redefining exercise as something beyond the gym to embracing movement “snacks” throughout the day, this discussion will leave you feeling empowered to move in ways that truly work for you. Whether you’re struggling to find motivation, wrestling with comparison, or simply looking for new ways to incorporate movement into a busy life, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you stuck in one lane, afraid to explore the deeper parts of who you are? Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith joins Ginny Yurich to discuss the tension of becoming—the uncomfortable yet necessary process of stepping into our fullest selves. Together, they unpack why so many people resist change, the hidden attacks that come when we embrace growth, and how rest is more than sleep—it's a way of life. Dr. Dalton-Smith shares insights from her latest book, Being Fully Known, and her groundbreaking framework on the seven types of rest, challenging us to rethink work-life balance and instead pursue work-life harmony. This conversation is packed with wisdom on identity, courage, and finding the sacred part of your work. If you’ve ever felt like you’re more than the roles you’ve been assigned, this episode is for you!**Get your copy of The Tension of Becoming hereLearn more about every Dr. Saundra has to offer here**Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackersFind everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethingsOrder of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we too left-brained for our own good? In one of the most powerful conversations ever on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, John Eldredge unpacks how modern life has stripped us of mystery, beauty, and true refuge. We are being discipled—not by faith, but by the internet—trained to expect instant answers while losing our ability to linger, wonder, and believe. Eldredge shares how our screens shape our souls, why beauty is an essential balm for the weary, and the surprising reason why children instinctively build forts. This episode is an invitation to step away from the digital chaos and rediscover what truly restores.**Get your copy of Experience Jesus Really hereLearn more about John and what he has to offer here**Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackersFind everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethingsOrder of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Self-loathing is a silent epidemic—often overlooked, misunderstood, and deeply ingrained from an early age. In this groundbreaking episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with Dr. Blaise Aguirre, Harvard psychiatrist and author of I Hate Myself: Overcoming Self-Loathing and Realizing Why You’re Wrong About You. Dr. Aguirre reveals why self-hatred is rarely addressed in therapy, how it differs from depression, and the surprising ways it manifests in children—even before they can remember ever liking themselves.He dives into the dangerous impact of modern social media, the crucial role of autonomy in childhood, and why simply telling kids they are lovable doesn’t work. Instead, he offers practical, science-backed strategies to help children build resilience, develop a sense of agency, and discover what truly lights them up. With eye-opening insights and real solutions, this episode is essential for parents, educators, and anyone seeking a fresh approach to mental health.**Get your copy of I Hate Myself hereLearn more about Dr. Aguirre here**PREORDER Ginny's newest book Homeschooling today! Click here to preorder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creativity isn’t a talent reserved for a select few—it’s a way of being. In this inspiring episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich welcomes Stephen Roach, host of the Makers & Mystics podcast and founder of The Breath & the Clay gathering, to explore the heart of creativity and why it matters now more than ever.Stephen shares his deep-rooted creative journey, from growing up in a musical Appalachian family to becoming a musician, author, and advocate for artistic expression. Together, they discuss the five creativity killers (comparison, fear, passivity, consumerism, and perfectionism), how failures actually enrich the soil for future success, and why contemplation is an essential but often overlooked ingredient in creative work.This conversation is packed with wisdom on how to embrace your unique creative expression, overcome fear, and cultivate wonder in daily life. Whether you think you’re creative or not, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you show up in the world. Plus, Stephen shares details on The Breath & the Clay gathering, a unique event at the intersection of art, faith, and culture.Tune in for an inspiring discussion that will leave you with a renewed perspective on creativity, failure, and the beauty of embracing your own story. 🎨✨Learn more about The Breath & the Clay gathering here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To be alive is to be addicted—whether to work, control, social media, or the need for approval, we all have something we turn to in order to soothe our pain. Addiction isn’t just about alcohol or drugs—it’s about anything we use to numb our pain, from workaholism to social media to people-pleasing. In this eye-opening conversation, bestselling author and Enneagram expert Ian Cron joins Ginny Yurich to discuss his latest book, The Fix: How the 12 Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the Down and Out, and Everyone in Between. Together, they explore the hidden compulsions that rule our lives, the surprising depth of the 12-step process, and why true healing requires surrendering our self-made solutions in favor of something far greater.This episode isn’t just about addiction—it’s about waking up. Ian shares how our culture profits from keeping us distracted and addicted, the spiritual roots of compulsive behaviors, and why emotional sobriety is the key to lasting peace. Whether you struggle with food, control, screens, or perfectionism, The Fix offers a path toward transformation. Listen in as Ian and Ginny unpack what it means to truly let go—and why that’s where real freedom begins.**Learn more about Ian and everything he has to offer hereGet your copy of The Fix here**Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackersFind everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethingsOrder of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the best way to prepare for life wasn’t through endless classes and structured learning, but through curiosity, risk, and real-world experience? On this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich talks with social entrepreneur and author Liz Bohannon about breaking free from fear-based decision-making, the myth of traditional success, and why our culture’s obsession with expertise is limiting our potential. Liz shares how she applies an entrepreneurial mindset to parenting, why missing school for hands-on learning experiences is worth it, and how embracing failure has been her biggest teacher. This conversation is packed with insights on taking action, overcoming fear, and giving yourself permission to start before you're ready.**Get your copy of Beginner's Pluck hereLearn more about Liz here**Don't miss the 1000 Hours Outside Really Very Crunchy Worthy Tour! Get your tickets here . Podcast listeners get $5/off tickets with code "PODCAST" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many of us are walking around in what Justin Roethlingshoefer calls “fake health”—not technically sick, but far from thriving. In this eye-opening conversation, Justin, a performance coach to elite athletes and entrepreneurs, shares how he discovered the hidden metric that reveals whether your body is truly adapting to stress: heart rate variability (HRV). He explains why burnout, brain fog, anxiety, weight gain, and even fertility struggles are often symptoms of deeper imbalances and how simple, actionable changes can help you reclaim your energy, sleep, and overall well-being. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck in survival mode, this episode is your wake-up call.Listen in as we explore how to decode your body’s signals, break free from stress cycles, and take ownership of your health—once and for all.**Get your copy of The Power of Ownership hereLearn more about Justin here**Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackersFind everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethingsOrder of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices