🎙️ Episode 8 • The Great Outdoors: Fear, Freedom & the Future of Play
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🎙️ Episode 8 • The Great Outdoors: Fear, Freedom & the Future of Play
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About this listen
Once upon a time, childhood happened outside — in backyards, on bikes, and in worlds without walls. Today, children spend more time sitting than exploring, more time scrolling than climbing, and more time indoors than any generation before them.
In this episode, Tammy Nucci takes a heartfelt and eye-opening look at how outdoor play has changed — and what’s at stake if we don’t reclaim it. From shrinking “play radiuses” to the rise of fear-based parenting, we’ll uncover why children are losing opportunities to take risks, solve problems, and build the confidence they need for life.
You’ll hear:
🌿 how outdoor play shapes identity, resilience, and emotional regulation
⚠️ why eliminating risk doesn’t make children safer
🌍 what Tammy observed in countries like Sweden, Denmark, Australia, and New Zealand
🔄 why schools aren’t the only ones responsible for outdoor play
💡 the reframe every adult needs: risk is the teacher
If you’ve ever wondered why children seem more anxious, less confident, or hesitant to explore — this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a path forward.
Your Monday Morning Reframe:
Opening the door isn’t just an invitation to go outside.
It’s permission for children to become who they’re meant to be.