What if the biggest risk to our children’s future isn’t failure—but our fear of it? In this bold and deeply affirming episode, Ginny Yurich is joined by bestselling author and father of four, Mark Gerson, to explore how overprotection is quietly robbing kids of the very traits they need to thrive: independence, resilience, and confidence. Drawing from his ne ... Show More
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1KHO 773: The Long Way Around | Douglas McKelvey, Every Moment Holy
Douglas McKelvey writes like someone who has paid attention to both beauty and disappointment, and this conversation on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with host Ginny Yurich is for anyone who has ever wondered whether the slow, hidden years still matter. Ginny and Douglas talk ab ... Show More
53m 9s
Apr 18
1KHO 772: Ignite Human Potential | Dr. Glynetta Fletcher, They are Not Gladiators
Dr. Glynetta Fletcher joins The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with host Ginny Yurich for a conversation that gets underneath what’s actually happening in schools. With decades of experience as a teacher, principal, and now an advocate for boys, she talks plainly about patterns that ... Show More
53m 46s
Nov 2024
The Secrets to Building a Happy Life and Raising Happy Kids w/ Dr. Robert Waldinger
This week, join me in conversation with Dr. Robert Waldinger, a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and the director of the longest-running study on happiness and well-being, to discuss the secrets to building a happy life and raising happy kids. Dr. Waldinger shares insights from the s ... Show More
59m 12s
Aug 2025
Unmotivated Child, Won’t Push Through, Avoids Tasks, Always Asks “Why?” #511
<p>Do you have a strong-willed child who knows how to push your buttons, may be rude and defiant, won't push through when tasks are hard, appears lazy, and always asks, "Why?" when told to do something...instead of just doing what you ask? Kirk gives you scripts and strategies to ... Show More
26m 10s
Apr 2025
What to Do When Your Kid Says “I Hate Myself” and How to Build Self-Compassion With Renowned Harvard Psychiatrist Dr. Blaise Aguirre
In today’s episode I sit down with Dr. Blaise Aguirre, renowned Harvard psychiatrist to explore the roots of self-hatred and how it differs from everyday self-criticism. We unpack how early experiences—often subtle and unintentional—can shape a child’s sense of worth, and what it ... Show More
1 h
Dec 2023
David Thomas: We're Just Lying to Our Kids, but It's Fun
We wrap up 2023 by bringing The Mayor of Dadville (David Thomas) back to join the Five-Timer Club! And considering it's an election year, The Mayor is bringing the hot takes! The fellas dive into how to manage your kids' time during vacation, the never-ending battles over screen ... Show More
1h 7m