The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Dinner gets easier when you stop starting from scratch each time. Throughout this conversation Crystal Schmidt of Whole Fed Homestead shares a simple approach to feeding your family that feels both old-fashioned and surprisingly innovative: preserving fresh, seasonal food in ways that save time, reduce waste, and make homemade meals possible even on your busiest days. From freezer meal starters and garden harvests to blueberry pancakes, French onion soup, and the deeper satisfaction of living closer to the rhythms of nature, this episode is packed with ideas that will change the way you think about your freezer. If you've ever wished healthy meals felt less overwhelming, this conversation offers a refreshing path forward—one that helps future-you breathe a little easier. Learn more at wholefedhomestead.com and grab a copy of Freeze Fresh Meal Prep !

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The Ansari brothers are here!! In this inspiring conversation, Ginny sits down with the Ansari brothers, four young voices on a mission to help their generation reclaim health, purpose, and hope. After overcoming their own struggles with eczema, allergies, mood challenges, and other chronic issues, they share what they've learned about real food, movement, nature, stress, technology, and the surprising power of simple daily habits. Their message is both refreshing and empowering: today's teens are not destined for anxiety, exhaustion, and chronic illness. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom, contagious optimism, and a reminder that small choices made consistently can change the trajectory of a life.

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Every child is carrying strengths that are easy to miss when we're focused on fixing what's wrong. In this encouraging conversation, psychologist Dr. Steven Baron shares why resilience grows when children are seen for their gifts, not just their struggles, and how one caring adult can change the trajectory of a young person's life. We talk about confidence, mistakes, anxiety, screens, nature, movement, and the simple practices that help kids flourish at home and in the classroom. This episode is a powerful reminder that children don't need perfect adults. They need adults who believe in them. Listen now on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with Ginny Yurich. Learn more at DrStevenBaron.com.

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A father and a teenage boy headed out for a short ski near a backcountry hut and vanished into a Colorado snowstorm. What followed became one of the most gripping survival stories I've read in years. In this conversation, Devon O'Neil shares the true story behind The Way Out and the years of reporting that went into uncovering what happened. We talk about adventure, risk, fatherhood, preparation, community, and the difficult reality that a meaningful life can never be made completely safe. This episode will make you think differently about the outdoors, the people you love, and what it means to truly be alive.

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The average child now carries more temptation, distraction, and influence in their pocket than previous generations encountered in a lifetime. In his second appearance on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Chris McKenna joins Ginny Yurich for a critical conversation about parenting in the digital age, why today's challenges are fundamentally different, and what families can do to protect connection, innocence, and trust without living in fear. Learn how to become the kind of parent who understands the world your kids are growing up in and has the courage to lead them through it. You'll leave with a renewed sense of purpose and a powerful reminder that the most important influence in a child's life is still a present, engaged adult who refuses to give up ground. Listen now at 1000 Hours Outside and learn more about Chris McKenna's work at Protect Young Eyes.

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