The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

• 1KHO 614: We Are Wired for Stories | Paul Hastings, Compelled

  Stories are how our brains make sense of the world—and in this conversation, Ginny sits down with friend and master storyteller Paul Hastings (host of Compelled) to explore why narrative cuts through noise and sticks. From his Thai–Ozark family roots to thousands of hours crafting immersive, sound-rich episodes, Paul explains the simple science of attention (“your brain wakes up when a story begins”), the power of silence, and how true, well-edited stories help us carry big ideas without a lecture. It’s a generous, behind-the-scenes look at how meaningful narratives are made—and why they move us. You’ll hear practical takeaways for home, work, and community: how to invite stories out of your kids, how to hold space when the hard parts surface, and how to turn lived experience into hope for someone else. Learn more about Paul and all he has to offer here: CompelledPodcast.com Get the Compelled book here: https://compelledpodcast.com/book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 1KHO 613: Kids Are Hurting Because of the World We Gave Them | Mike McLeod, GrowNow ADHD

  In his fifth (and most urgent) visit, executive function specialist Mike McLeod says the quiet part out loud: today’s youth mental-health crisis is not a child problem—it’s an adult-built environment. He previews his forthcoming Executive Function Playbook and companion workbook, laying out why executive functions—not grades, apps, or endless “emotional curriculum”—are the strongest predictors of real-world success. McLeod argues that outsourcing growth to talk therapy and ed-tech hasn’t moved the needle for most kids; what does is parent training, clear boundaries, and steady structure. He names the two fastest dopamine loops—screens and conflict—and shows parents how to unplug both with calm, authoritative leadership. This is a call to action, not a scold. McLeod and Ginny sketch a practical after-school blueprint: more unstructured outdoor play, peer time, reading, chores, and real hobbies, less algorithmic drift. If we stole play and boredom, we can return them—and with them, resilience, initiative, and joy. The message is bracing but hopeful: parents created this world, and parents can flip it. Preorder Mike's Executive Function Playbook here Preorder Mike's Executive Function Playbook in action here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 1KHO 612: The Biggest Stage You'll Ever Stand On is Your Living Room | Glen Henry, Father Yourself First

  Glen Henry went from avoiding fatherhood to embracing it with radical presence, creativity, and faith—and he tells the whole story here. From hip-hop tours to a 24-foot RV with four kids and a tornado warning, Glen shares how “fathering yourself first” rewires your inner voice and spills into patient, playful leadership at home. We talk rough-and-tumble play that teaches limits, saying yes to your kids’ invitations before they stop asking, and reframing fear with better questions—what if everything goes right? Explore more of Glen’s world through his Beleaf in Fatherhood YouTube channel, his marriage show with Yvette, How Married Are You, and his new book, Father Yourself First. If you’ve ever wondered how to build a home where kids feel they belong and where dads show up with joy this conversation is a blueprint. Glen’s candid stories (the blanket warrior game, the poop-hunt, and the five-mile desert hike that forged grit) meet practical tools for margin, adventure, and Sabbath-like rest. Listen now on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast and share it with a dad who needs a nudge to step onto the most important stage he’ll ever stand on—right there in the living room. And if you’re new to the show, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Get your copy of Father Yourself First here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 1KHO 611: 26 Is the New 18 | Tim Elmore, The Future Begins With Z

  When employers say “26 is the new 18,” what they’re really noticing is Tim Elmore’s Peter Pan paradox in action: the age of authority is dropping while the age of maturity is rising. In this energizing conversation, Tim and Ginny decode Gen Z’s “magic and tragic”—their native fluency with tech and AI alongside lagging people skills—and offer hopeful, practical ways to coach rather than complain. You’ll hear why childlikeness is fading while childishness expands, how social media turned from connection to performance, and why soft skills (read: people skills) will be the ultimate edge in the AI age. Listen for simple, family-ready reps—hosting adults, letting kids own their schedules, building EQ—and workplace plays like great first days, hobby-like projects, and leading with empathy. We also get real about the gig economy, shrinking loyalty ladders, and why teens need margin, movement, mindfulness, and management to protect mental health and grow grit. You’ll leave with language that reframes Gen Z from “problem” to “potential,” and with concrete steps for parents, teachers, and team leaders to build self-awareness, social awareness, and emotional regulation in everyday life. Leaders are dealers of hope—start here, share this episode with a friend who’s wrestling with Gen Z, and model the future you want your kids to inherit. Get your copy of The Future Begins with Z here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 1KHO 610: Children Have a Right To Play | Russell York, COSMO

  In this powerful and timely conversation, 1000 Hours Outside founder Ginny Yurich sits down with Russell York, CEO of Cosmo, a leading kids smartwatch company, to explore one of the most pressing issues of modern childhood: the loss of unstructured play and freedom. They also discuss the brand new partnership between their organizations and the launch of the Cosmo x 1000 Hours Outside Adventure Bundle, available here! This is a limited-edition offer designed for families like ours who value connection, freedom, and real-world adventure. With the bundle you'll get: ✅ FREE JrTrack 5 Kids Smartwatch ✅ FREE custom 1000 Hours Outside wrist band ✅ FREE extra teal wrist band ✅ 1000 Hours Outside logo sticker ✅ 3 months of Cosmo Membership FREE During the episode, Russell and Ginny unpack how our culture’s shift toward constant supervision, fear, and screens has reshaped childhood, and how technology, when designed with intention, can actually help restore kids’ independence. Russell shares how Cosmo’s innovative smartwatch gives families the best of both worlds - connection and freedom - allowing parents peace of mind while giving kids room to explore, play, and build real-world friendships. Ginny and Russell reflect on the developmental importance of long stretches of playtime, the social “glue” kids create in neighborhoods, and why reclaiming outdoor independence is vital for children’s mental health, confidence, and sense of community. You’ll hear stories, research, and insights that challenge the norms of over-parenting, highlight the transformative power of free play, and celebrate a shared mission between Cosmo and 1000 Hours Outside, to reconnect families and rebuild neighborhoods through trust, autonomy, and adventure. Tune in to learn: Why unstructured outdoor play is essential for mental health and development How a sense of control builds resilience in kids (and adults) What “un-parenting” really means, and why it matters How Cosmo Smartwatches are helping families safely rediscover the magic of neighborhood play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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