The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Charlotte Mason meets John Muir Laws meets modern entrepreneur, Micah Pettes in this new episode that will spark ideas and warm your heart.The wonderful and talented founder of Juniper Grove Journals, Micah Pettes joins us to talk about the power of journaling (sketchbooks, calendar of firsts, phenology wheels, and more) as well as entrepreneurship, giving kids real world experiences before they have launched into the real world, process over product, scheduling in high-quality leisure time, how to lock in the things you've seen, encouragement to stay off your phone when you're outdoors with your kids, and how to equip your young creator. Micah's knowledge of both Charlotte Mason and John Muir Laws will give you practical ways to include journaling of all sorts into your home. I met Micah for the very first time at a conference earlier this year and her Juniper Grove Journals booth was just bustling with activity. As we head into the holiday season, the journals and accessories Juniper Grove Journals sells would make unique and delightful gifts for the special people in your life. My friends are all getting something from Juniper Grove Journals this year. They're already tucked away in my closet ready to be wrapped. (Sorry, friends for spoiling the surprise :) ). Check out all Juniper Grove Journals has to offer here: https://www.junipergrovejournals.com/If you purchase one and you think about it shoot me a picture of the fabric you chose! They're all so stunning. I have The Classic Juniper Strawberry Jam in Natural and I LOVE it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so pleased to welcome SD Smith, author of the beloved Green Ember series back on our podcast for a second time. The first time he was on we talked about the type of childhood that prepared him to be a novelist. On this episode, he is joined by his teenage son AND co-author. SD (father) and JC (son) have started a new fantasy series together and the very first book, Jack Zulu and the Waylanders Key is available for pre-order now! Books will ship in November (a great holiday gift idea!!) This episode is about dreaming - dreaming up what is possible for your family and dreaming up what is possible in a story line. We talk about common things we all struggle with: perfectionism, parenting, risk, finishing things, and more.  Everyone RAVES about SD Smith. He is genuine and thoughtful and this episode where he is joined by his is both heartwarming and inspiring. SD Smith and JC Smith have combined forces to create an enchanting, mythical world full of the types of dangers that create daring heroes and heroines. Our souls crave meaningful stories and Jack Zulu delivers in a family-friendly way through memorable characters and fearless adventures. You’ll be on the edge of your seat with this brand new page-tuner, the first book of an entire series to come! Check out the podcast and then check out the new book which is available for pre-order (a signed copy!!) Pre-orders are SO helpful for authors. It's a great way to support the writers we love! Jack Zulu and the Waylanders Key - https://jackzulu.com/ SD Smith - https://sdsmith.com/ JC Smith - https://josiahcsmith.com/ The Green Writer Course - https://greenwriter.sdsmith.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a bold statement... the best parenting decision made to date!!Listen in to find out what it is and why you don't need to feel any shame about past screen habits with your family. We all were marketed one thing and it didn't pan out. Molly walks us through many ways to keep screens from ruling your household and reminds all of us of the tremendous influence we have as parents.There are lots of things that come in this episode and in her book that I didn't know... about conversation, about the impact of even just having your phone out, about the amount of micro-interactions necessary to build a strong relationship.Learn more about Molly DeFrank here: https://mollydefrank.com/Check out Molly's book here: https://amzn.to/3RpfjQB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for a unique episode with award-winning children's author, illustrator, and kindie musician Sara Ernst! All of you with little ones need to know about Sara and the beautiful children's books she's written and illustrated as well as all of the darling music she has recorded to help all of us learn in nature and pique our curiosities. Sara performs two of her enchanting songs in this episode and reminds us of the power of music to help us self-soothe, move, and give us deep feelings. Music is an amazing resource to use throughout childhood.Sara also talks about the process of writing and illustrating children's books, something that is a dream for many.Your kids will love her music!! And with titles like It Comes from a Seed, Constellations, Clouds, Firefly, My Cocoon, and Seasons they will learn things while they listen!Check out Sara and all she has to offer (many free things!) on her website: https://www.wildpicklepress.com/And on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB2xoeKaNDnhx4apMvljKLg/playlists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We need to end the corporate takeover of childhood. Dr. Susan Linn always has practical and pertinent information for today's parents. She's an expert on the commercialization of childhood, the values that companies are spreading that cause division in families, and the types of toys that undermine creativity. In a gentle, supportive, and empathetic was Susan helps us find ways to protect our children's intrinsic motivation to play and create. She gives insight into what is going on behind the scenes that is contributing to nagging and guilt.  I have gotten so much out of all three of Dr. Susan Linn's books, all published by The New Press. Her newest, Who's Raising the Kids? Big Tech, Big Business, and the Lives of Children is phenomenal. I was so thankful to get the chance to talk about the things she is continuing to learn as it pertains to the intentions of companies who are taking advantage of our need at times for convenience. Susan was on our podcast earlier this season (season 3, episode 26) talking about the loss of middle childhood (ages 6 - 12). Both episodes are fantastic. They'll leave you with lots to ponder and lots to discuss with friends and family! Check out Susan's brand new book here: https://amzn.to/3BZ529a Learn more about Dr. Susan Linn here: https://www.consumingkids.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's it like recording a podcast while frantically getting ready for the news to show up last minute? You'll find out here! LaNissir is highly sought after for her momma skills (she has seven kids plus two puppies) and for her advice on roadschooling, homeschooling, Myers Briggs personality types, leadership, and so much more!  Everyone loves LaNissir and I know you will too. Mamas who are in the early stages with little ones, you will find encouragement here. Mamas who are transitioning to new ages and stages, you will find wisdom and joy here. She reminds all of us to embrace the season that we are in right now. Check out LaNissir's Moms Manual here: https://amzn.to/3SqCnPT Learn more about LaNissir here: https://www.lanissirjames.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you have young kids you are in the trenches, living moment by moment and trying to do the best that you can in those early years. And your kids get older, it gets easier physically but you lose the flexibility and wide-open schedules of early childhood. The point is that now is now and there won't ever be a perfect season to adventure with your family.  Jodi Mockabee, author of The Whole & Healthy Family has crafted a lifestyle of adventure for her five children and she joins us to explain the ins and outs but she also covers getting teens outside, the importance of stamina, the benefits of being barefoot, and she also gives some beautiful homeschool advice for those who are in need of that.  You can check out Jodi's new book, The Whole & Healthy Family here: https://amzn.to/3LnZIzp Learn more about Jodi on her amazing website here: https://jodimockabee.com/ Jodi has so much to offer on her site!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Nicholas Kardaras is an Ivy League educated psychologist, best-selling author, internationally renowned speaker and an expert on mental health, addiction, and the impacts of our digital age. We spoke last year in season two about his phenomenal book Glow Kids that came out in 2016 where he lays the case that technology is habit-forming. At the time it was ground-breaking and controversial though now it has been established that we live in an "attention economy" and that our devices very much operate like digital slot machines. Launching this week is a brand new book by Kardaras and per usual it is cutting edge and eye-opening. Digital Madness looks at what addictive technology and habituation is doing to our society. You don't want to miss this episode!  There's so much in here I don't even know where to begin. Kardaras is an addiction specialist and he has the answers that we need with the metaverse on the horizon and at a unique time in history when depression is outpacing prescriptions. Digital Madness is a total page turner! Check it out here: https://amzn.to/3dgB2Mn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Acuff is paving the way. He's paving the way for his daughters as he just co-wrote a book with them (!) and he's paving the way for us with practical, relatable information that makes our lives better.  In 2021, Jon wrote Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking and he has this way of doling out information that sticks. It slides into your brain and rolls around in there and connects with your other thoughts and helps you make more heartfelt choices. It was an honor and a hoot to get a chance to talk with Jon about parenting topics like helping kids learn their "turn down" techniques for when life has gone haywire, like giving kids time to practice skills during childhood so that they feel prepared for adulthood, like being purposeful and present with today's relationships. We also talk about legos. And queso. And skittles and failure. Jon's daughters, L.E. and McRae wrote a sequel to Soundtracks that's geared for teens called "Your New Playlist" and Jon was their editor.  As a New York Times Bestselling Author and INC Top 100 Leadership Speaker, Jon packs it the good stuff while being entertaining, witty, and memorable through and through. Check out Your New Playlist here: https://amzn.to/3L6WBM6 Learn more about Jon, his other books, his courses, and his "All It Takes is a Goal Podcast" here: https://acuff.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vulnerability, grit, courage, abundance, farming, belonging, how to slow down in a busy culture, embracing change, pushing through, starting fresh, visceral connection, stoking someone else's fire, abundance, and... farming!!!  Lovely topics with a lovely soul... Christine Marie Bailey reminds us through her book and her personal story, that it totally okay to change, and grow, and do something different with your life. We don't have to ask permission. You can find Christine's new book, The Kindred Life here: https://amzn.to/3BhM8ZR (it's beautiful and would make a great gift!) You can find Christine at ChristineMarieBailey.com as well as https://www.thekindredfarm.com/ Christine is also on Instagram at @organicstine and @thekindredfarm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices