The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Shannan Martin is one of my favorite storytellers and she includes a never-told-before story in this episode. I cried while we were recording together and then again while editing (a first for me.)Shannan does such a beautiful job breaking down the essence of building community and reminding us of why it is oh, so important. Feelings of loneliness are becoming more and more common but we can start with the small seeds of a smile, wave, and short conversations. We talk about so much in this one and you will learn a tremendous amount through Shannan's touching stories. Don't miss this one!Learn more about Shannan and sign up for her newsletter at www.shannanmartin.com And check out Shannan's newest book called "Start With Hello" here >> https://amzn.to/3GJw4UM  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Make real life compelling. It is a tall order but one that's on our plate as parents and caregivers. Andy Crouch is the author of a tremendous book called The Tech-Wise Family that is packed with stats and information but also with practical ideas for your family to give you hope. This episode includes ways to deal with our own technology use so our children don't have to compete so hard for our attention, a secret way to 'not' have the first day back after vacation be the worst day of your year, encouragement to develop skills in front of our kids and invite them to join us, the power of a candlelit dinner, the hope of neuroplasticity, and (as usual) so much more!Learn more about Andy Crouch at https://andy-crouch.com/Check out The Tech-Wise Family here: https://amzn.to/3OfTUcx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I adore Vanessa. She is full of life (and full of opera which you will hear a little bit of in this episode!) Learn how a simple, touching story with Vanessa's youngest son brought her into the world of entrepreneurs where so leads a team of 150 who are helping strengthen families. In this episode we talk about the power of elaborate reminiscing, how to hold on to your stories, and how printed photos remind parents that they are good parents. Vanessa discusses research done in tandem with HP about the power of a printed photo. This is your reminder and inspiration to capture (and print) the magic of everyday moments and not to forget about the grandparents who, may be feeling increasingly irrelevant or struggling with memory challenges, delight in the stories that printed photos spur on.Learn more about Chatbooks here: https://chatbooks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rain or Shine Mamma, Linda Akeson McGurk is back to discuss friluftsliv - a form of slow nature. Linda Akeson McGurk is a Swedish American journalist and author who believes life is better outside. Her first book, the parenting memoir There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom’s Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge), was published in 2017 to critical acclaim, receiving mentions in The Wall Street Journal as well as The New York Times. Since then, the book has become an Amazon bestseller and been translated into five languages. The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day is her second book.In this episode we talk about dealing with exhaustion, cultural differences surrounding time in nature, our soundscapes, dressing for the weather, and passing down a love of nature to our children. Everyone loves Linda and I know you're going to love this episode. Make sure you tune into Linda's last episode where we talk about how different types of weather help us develop grit and resilience (Episode #12). Learn more about Linda here: https://rainorshinemamma.com/Check out Linda's brand new book The Open Air Life here: https://amzn.to/3WoKQG2This episode is sponsored by 1000 Hours Outside double hammocks! Get $10 off your hammock with code "PODCAST10". Shop here: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/shop/p/hammock  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Award-winning journalist and author of "The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self" joins us to talk about everything from whether our happiness depends on being comfortable, how to expand our sense of time, how much silence we need for our well-being, overcoming alcoholism, and why rucking is arguably the best exercise for women. There are SO many nuggets in this one!Learn more about Michael Easter here: https://eastermichael.com/Sign up for the 2 Percent Newsletter here: https://unique-painter-9003.ck.page/441934d2f0Order your copy of The Comfort Crisis here: https://amzn.to/3NlPK2pPre-order your copy of 1000 Hours Outside, Activities to Match Screen Time with Green Time here: https://geni.us/eakrZNw   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don’t have to own a big farm to have a slower, simpler lifestyle! In this episode we talk about guarding you slow living lifestyle and putting the brakes on hustle mode. Lana actually did this!! And she tells you how she did it and how she continues to do it during this conversation. We talk about everything from gardening to goats, and food security to a peach-sized brain tumor Lana had removed not too long ago. She talks us through ideas about self-sufficiency and what to do when you feel like your world is falling apart. Learn more about Lana here: https://lanastenner.com/Check out Lana's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-filled-grit-with-lana-stenner/id1587384225Purchase Lana's new book here: https://amzn.to/3fhx9rxThis episode is sponsored by 1000 Hours Outside, Activities to Match Screen Time with Green Time published by DK Books!! It launches *worldwide* on December 20th and you can pre-order now! Here's the link to preorder:https://geni.us/eakrZNw  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I don't even know where to begin with this one except that I've adored Mary Heffernan (of Five Marys Farms) for YEARS and then... I got a chance to talk with her.The Heffernans run a massive ranch in Ft. Jones, California where they raise Black Angus cattle, Berkshire hogs, and Navajo-Churro sheep as a family - Mary, Brian, and their four daughters who are also all named Mary!! Mary self-describes herself as a serial entrepreneur so this episode weaves all over the place - from her first businesses as an elementary-school kid all the way through opening restaurants, moving to a ranch, writing cookbooks, offering entrepreneurship courses and more.We talk about how empowered kids feel when they are a part of the daily caregiving of home and animals. We talk about living in a small space (the six Heffernans lived in 700 sq. feet for seven years), the importance of having a family motto, squeezing in date nights when you have a lot of kids, eating outside, and feeding large crowds.This is a fun one! Learn more about what Five Marys Farms has to offer below and order one of Mary's cookbooks here:Five Marys Family Style: Recipes and Traditions from the Ranch >> https://amzn.to/3N9pJ69Five Marys Ranch Raised Cookbook: Homegrown Recipes from Our Family to Yours >> https://amzn.to/3TEgflQhttps://www.fivemarysfarms.com/https://mary.today/https://www.m5entrepreneurs.com/https://www.ranch.school/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the question so many of you have! How do you camp with little ones? Laura Bruner, founder of Radical Roots and co-host of The Modern Mamas Podcast joins us to talk about she's camped with a baby and a toddler and the things she does to make it work (including food ideas!) She'll also convince you why parenting is often easier outside and what she does when she's at her highest stress levels. You can learn more about Laura at: https://myradicalroots.com/Check out The Modern Mamas Podcast here: https://www.modernmamaspodcast.com/This episode is brought to you by Ginny's brand new book, 1000 Hours Outside that hits the stores December 20th but is available for preorder now wherever you buy your books. Preorder here: https://geni.us/eakrZNw Preorders are extremely helpful for authors and by preordering you can be assured that your copy will come just in time for a brand new year.1000 Hours Outside is published by DK Books so you know it’ll be a family favorite. It is filled with exciting ideas, vibrant photos from the 1000 Hours Outside global community, activity instructions, and all the inspiration you need to keep hands-on experiences woven into your life. Preorder now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, or Bookshop.org.Find more information on our website, 1000hoursoutside.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an amazing turn of events I got to speak with Sally Clarkson!!!!!!Sally has been giving life and inspiration to mothers and families for decades. Her latest book, Giving Your Words carried the reminders that I needed to be more intentional about flooding our home with words because those will help with imagination and so much more. Sally gives practical idea after practical idea in her new book as well as in this episode. She's just SO encouraging. You will feel a little lighter and you'll have good direction after this one. We talk about the power of home, the power of words, how words open up opportunities for our kids, the legacy we want to leave, giving people hope, imaginative play, walking and talking, and lots more. It's a lovely thing that Sally has such a lovely voice to give her words with :). Enjoy!Check our Sally Clarkson here: https://sallyclarkson.com/Order Giving Your Words here: https://amzn.to/3s75Cfq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's back!!! And he's just as entertaining, endearing, and enjoyable as ever.Alastair Humphreys, author, keynote speaker, adventurer, film maker and blogger joins us to talk about the five books he's written that you absolutely want to have on your shelves for your kids. Through his writing, he hides education within grand stories of adventures. You'll learn about Alastair's experiences traveling around the world and then walking through Spain with nothing but a violin that used to play and make money (even though he could hardly play the violin at all!)Take the first step. Go. Alastair implores us to break down our adventures into small bits and step out of comfort zone and live full lives. You'll learn what project Alastair has coming next, you'll hear me tear up a bit, and you'll listen to Al commiserate on how hard it is (even for a pro-adventurer) to get his own kids off screens and out the door. We even have a little book club chat near the end. This is one you may listen to twice and your kids will enjoy it, too!Subscribe and share with friends.Learn more about Alastair here: https://alastairhumphreys.com/Shop Alastair's books here: https://alastairhumphreys.com/shop/Listen to our first podcast about Microadventures here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/microadventures-because-even-small-adventures-are-better/id1448210728?i=1000554466135 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices