The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Ginny Yurich welcomes Dr. Will Cole back to the podcast for a fascinating conversation about why our bodies may be aging faster than ever—and what we can do about it. Drawing from his new book, Heal Your Cells: Reversing the Irreversible, co-written with Dr. Josh Axe, Will explores the emerging science of cellular health and the surprising ways our everyday lives influence how well our bodies function and recover.

They discuss why different organs can age at different rates, the healing power of nature, movement, mitochondrial health, and the growing interest in peptides. But Will also explains why optimizing health goes far beyond food and supplements: chronic stress, grief, trauma, relationships, and even joy can profoundly affect the body.

Will shares the deeply personal story of losing his father and how grief affected his own health, while offering a hopeful reminder that the body is remarkably resilient. From getting outside and rebuilding energy to creating “cellular safety,” this conversation is packed with practical ways to support healing, longevity, and a healthier life.

Learn more about Dr. Will here!

Order his new book here!

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Ginny Yurich sits down with Dr. Tamara Rosier, founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan and author of Your Brain’s Not Broken and the new Your Brain’s Not Broken for Teens and Young Adults, for a practical and encouraging conversation about navigating life with ADHD.

Tamara explains why ADHD is about far more than attention or hyperactivity, exploring its often-overlooked effects on emotions, motivation, executive function, and identity. She shares why teens with ADHD may develop several years behind their peers in executive functioning—and why parents need the courage to look at the child in front of them rather than measure them against conventional timelines.

They also unpack Tamara’s memorable four-quadrant framework for understanding motivation, from draining “yellow” tasks and anxiety-fueled “red” productivity to mindless “blue” downtime and the life-giving “green” experiences that genuinely recharge us. Along the way, Tamara offers practical strategies for procrastination, avoidance, time blindness, and helping teens build independence without shame.

It’s a hopeful conversation about understanding how an ADHD brain works, finding language for difficult struggles, and giving young people the time and tools they need to flourish.

Learn more about Dr. Rosier here!

Get her book here!

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My Green Mattress: Visit www.mygreenmattress.com and save 15% on your order during their Labor Day Sale. Plus, use code 1000hours for an additional $10 off your cart total when you purchase any mattress.

BetterHelp: Visit www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS today to get 10% off your first month.

Quince - Visit www.quince.com/outside and get free shipping and 365 day returns

IXL Learning - Head to www.ixl.com/1000hours to get an exclusive 20% savings on your membership

Whisker - Take care of your cats while taking an additional $50 off bundles with code 1000HOURS when you shop www.whisker.com/1000HOURS

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Zenni Optical- Go to www.zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order, plus free shipping on all U.S. orders over $65.

Active Skin Repair - Don’t forget to put this in your first aid kit! Visit ActiveSkinRepair.com and use the code 1000HOURS to save 20% on all Active Skin Repair products.

Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/1000hours with code 1000hours

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Ginny Yurich sits down with Ben Peterson, author of When Intelligence Isn’t Human: Navigating Your Faith in the Age of AI, for a timely conversation about what families need to understand as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly woven into everyday life.

Ben argues that the greatest concern isn’t simply what AI can do, but the role we allow it to play. As chatbots become more relational and technology grows increasingly personalized, young people may begin turning to AI for guidance, connection, and emotional support instead of parents, friends, faith, and real-world community. Together, Ginny and Ben explore the progression from social media’s battle for our attention to what Ben sees as an emerging battle for our affection—and why parents need to recognize the difference between using AI as a tool and allowing it to become a guide or relationship.

They also discuss social media, isolation, the importance of human connection, Ben’s decision to step away from social media, and a powerful question for evaluating technology: What is this costing me? Ben also shares about his five-week Parent’s Guide to AI and his work with military families through Engage Your Destiny.

Get Ben's book here!

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My Green Mattress: Visit www.mygreenmattress.com and save 15% on your order during their Labor Day Sale. Plus, use code 1000hours for an additional $10 off your cart total when you purchase any mattress.

BetterHelp: Visit www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS today to get 10% off your first month.

Quince - Visit www.quince.com/outside and get free shipping and 365 day returns

IXL Learning - Head to www.ixl.com/1000hours to get an exclusive 20% savings on your membership

Whisker - Take care of your cats while taking an additional $50 off bundles with code 1000HOURS when you shop www.whisker.com/1000HOURS

Muzzle Sleep Tape - Go to MuzzleSleep.com and use code 1000HOURS for 10% off.

Zenni Optical- Go to www.zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order, plus free shipping on all U.S. orders over $65.

Active Skin Repair - Don’t forget to put this in your first aid kit! Visit ActiveSkinRepair.com and use the code 1000HOURS to save 20% on all Active Skin Repair products.

Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/1000hours with code 1000hours

Ka’Chava - Go to https://kachava.com and use code 1000HOURS for 15% off your first order.

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International fashion model, actress, author, and educational freedom advocate Sam Sorbo joins Ginny for a wide-ranging conversation about homeschooling, parenting, and what it really means to prepare a child for adulthood. Sam shares how a family trip to Hawaii first caused her to question traditional schooling and ultimately led her family into home education.

Together, Sam and Ginny explore why homeschooling may be far less complicated than parents fear, the importance of protecting a child’s natural curiosity, and the freedom that comes from letting kids develop on their own timelines. They also look beyond the K–12 years, challenging the assumption that college must automatically come next. From entrepreneurship and early work experience to building a family economy, they discuss helping young adults discover their strengths and step meaningfully into the real world.

It’s a bold, thought-provoking conversation about education, faith, family, legacy, and having the courage to reconsider the path everyone else is taking.

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What if one of the biggest ways to create a healthier home is hiding right underneath you while you sleep? In this episode, Ginny sits down with Tim Masters, founder of My Green Mattress and a mattress maker since his teenage years, to unpack what’s actually inside the place where we spend nearly a third of our lives.

Tim shares the remarkable story of how his daughter’s eczema and allergies led him to create an organic crib mattress—and eventually launch My Green Mattress in 2007. They explore flame retardants, fiberglass, foams, off-gassing, and what families should look for when choosing a mattress, along with the surprising benefits of wool for breathability, temperature regulation, comfort, and durability.

Tim also shares what nearly four decades of mattress-making have taught him about craftsmanship, why old-fashioned button tufting matters, and how buying fewer, better-made things can pay off for years. It’s a fascinating look at sleep, healthier homes, and the craftsmanship behind something we use every single night.

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