The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Some of us spend so much time trying not to repeat our childhood that we forget we're allowed to enjoy raising our own kids. In this wonderful conversation, trauma psychologist Dr. Robyn Koslowitz explains how the experiences we carry from childhood can shape the way we parent. We talk about the "trauma of absence," why repair matters more than getting everything right, how screens steal presence, and the blessed truth that simple family game nights can be part of recovery. If you've ever experienced whether your past is affecting your parenting, this episode offers wisdom and guidance. Connect with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz at posttraumaticparenting.com

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In this unforgettable conversation, Paul shares how a dyslexic kid who never fit inside a classroom found his life's work protecting one of the most extraordinary places on Earth. We talk about his parents who believed in him, the Indigenous mentor who taught him to see the jungle with new eyes, the elephants and anacondas that forever reshaped his understanding of the natural world, and why the greatest adventures almost never unfold the way we expect.

Some people spend their lives waiting for the perfect plan. Paul Rosolie walked into the Amazon before he had any plan at all and he is changing the world. This episode is about conservation, courage, education, purpose, and the beautiful truth that the setbacks you think are ruining your story may actually be writing it. You'll leave inspired to look at nature and your own life with renewed hope.

Learn more about Paul and support his work at junglekeepers.org, and explore all of his soul-changing, wonderfully written books Mother of God, Junglekeeper, and The Girl and the Tiger.
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Some kids wait for permission to create. Others just start. In this joyful conversation, Ginny sits down with young authors Daisy Day and Calvin Day to talk about writing books, building worlds, starting a kids' writing club, making cardboard pirate ships, turning backyard adventures into stories, and discovering that imagination grows when childhood is full of play. Their excitement is contagious, and their advice is refreshingly simple: sit down, start writing, and don't wait until you're grown up to make something that matters. If you've ever wondered how to raise creative kids or how to protect the kind of childhood that naturally produces them this episode will leave you wanting to hand your child a notebook instead of another screen.

Find Daisy and Calvin's books at https://madebyday.co/plazaproductions

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Every parent wants more peace, but almost nobody tells us where it actually comes from. In this thoughtful conversation with child psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Vanessa LaPointe, we talk about why so many parenting battles begin with an overwhelmed nervous system and how small shifts in the way we respond can change the entire atmosphere of a home. We explore discipline, anxiety, outdoor play, boredom, big emotions, and why children were never meant to grow up under constant pressure. This episode isn't about becoming a perfect parent. It's about becoming a more settled one and giving your children the kind of steady presence they'll carry with them for the rest of their lives.

Learn more about Dr. Vanessa Lapointe and all she has to offer here.

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Some of life's biggest questions are answered one step at a time. In this conversation, Deborah Gregory shares why walking has long been connected to discernment and why getting outside can help us notice what we've been missing. We talk about fascinating research on forest bathing, breathing, creativity, the horizon, and the surprising ways our bodies help us process life's biggest decisions. If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what comes next, this episode is a beautiful reminder that clarity often comes while we're already moving. Learn more about Deborah at https://www.flourishspiritualdirection.com and grab a copy of Spiritual Wayfinding.
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