Something is going wrong in childhood, and most of us can feel it. We’re rushing kids forward and wondering why they’re struggling to become themselves. In this powerful conversation, Ginny Yurich sits down with Dr. Deborah MacNamara to unpack what children actually need to grow: deep rest in relationship, wide-open play, and the freedom to feel their full r ... Show More
Yesterday
1KHO 793: The Comfort We Never Outgrow | Alex Seeley, The Divine Counselor
There’s something in all of us that still wants to be held, guided, and reassured and it doesn’t go away when we grow up. In this Mother’s Day conversation, Ginny Yurich sits down with Alex Seeley to talk about the kind of comfort we’re actually looking for, whether we realize it ... Show More
52m 2s
May 8
1KHO 792: Weather Brings Out the Kid in All of Us | Chris Bruin, The Weather Channel
This one will change the way you see every forecast, every storm, every ordinary day outside. On this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich talks with meteorologist Chris Bruin about why weather isn’t something to endure. Instead, it’s something to experience, l ... Show More
57m 13s
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