Episodes

  • 1KHO 810: The Missing Roadmap to Adulthood | JP Pokluda, Welcome to Adulting

    1KHO 810: The Missing Roadmap to Adulthood | JP Pokluda, Welcome to Adulting
    May 28 2026
    Ginny Yurich sits down with pastor, author, and podcast host JP Pokluda for one of the most practical and unexpectedly hopeful conversations parents of teens and young adults need to hear right now. JP shares the story of graduating college completely lost, chasing relationships, parties, and approval, only to discover that real fulfillment looked nothing like what culture promised. Together they talk about modern dating, loneliness, work, anxiety, social media, friendships, marriage, purpose, faith, and why so many young adults feel overwhelmed by adulthood itself. JP talks honestly about the confusion so many young adults feel after high school and college, why modern dating is exhausting, why work matters more than people think, and what actually helps people build a meaningful life. From “follow your passion” culture to hookup culture to the pressure of figuring out your entire future at eighteen, JP offers a grounded, deeply refreshing perspective. Get your copy of Welcome to Adulting here Get your copy of Outdated here Check out JP's podcast Becoming Something Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • 1KHO 809: The Weight of Everyone Else’s Problems | Leah Marone, Serial Fixer

    1KHO 809: The Weight of Everyone Else’s Problems | Leah Marone, Serial Fixer
    May 27 2026
    Leah Marone joins Ginny Yurich for a conversation that will hit hard for anyone who feels responsible for everyone else’s emotions, problems, schedules, or happiness. They talk about the hidden exhaustion of being the “strong one,” why so many empathetic people end up burned out and resentful, and how constantly fixing things for others can quietly rob both you and your children of growth, resilience, and connection. Leah explains the difference between supporting and solving, why pauses matter more than we think, and how even small habits like checking your phone every spare second can keep you disconnected from yourself. This episode is full of practical wisdom for parents, helpers, high achievers, and anyone who is tired of carrying more than they were meant to carry. Get your copy of Serial Fixer here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • 1KHO 808: Taking Brain Health More Seriously | Dr. Steven Storage, Amen Clinics

    1KHO 808: Taking Brain Health More Seriously | Dr. Steven Storage, Amen Clinics
    May 26 2026
    Dr. Steven Storage spends his days looking directly at the brain scans of children, teens, and adults and what he’s seeing should change the way all of us think about screens, food, sleep, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, and modern childhood. In this fascinating conversation with Ginny Yurich, he explains why mental health is brain health, how two kids can have the same ADHD symptoms but completely different brains underneath, why short-form content and processed foods are affecting kids more than most people realize, and what parents can actually do to help. They talk about dopamine, social media, motivation, depression, brain inflammation, cannabis, exercise, sleep, and why so many families feel like they’re barely holding on right now. This episode is full of practical hope and the kind of information that makes you want to protect your child’s brain with everything you’ve got. Follow Dr. Steven Storage:InstagramAmen Clinics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • 1KHO 807: Environment Is the Invisible Hand That Shapes Behavior | Katy Wells, Making Home Your Happy Place

    1KHO 807: Environment Is the Invisible Hand That Shapes Behavior | Katy Wells, Making Home Your Happy Place
    May 25 2026
    Ginny sits down with decluttering expert and Maximized Minimalist host Katy Wells for a conversation that goes far deeper than organizing bins and cleaning counters. After a traumatic car accident changed everything for her family, Katy realized her home was demanding energy she no longer had to give and that clutter was shaping the way she showed up as a wife, mom, and person. This episode explores the hidden emotional weight of our stuff, why women’s cortisol levels rise in cluttered homes, how busyness can become a shield from harder things, and why simplifying your environment can change your relationships, your parenting, and even your sense of self. It’s practical, honest, and full of small shifts that can help your home start supporting you instead of draining you. Find Katy Wells at KatyJoyWells.com, listen to The Maximized Minimalist Podcast and get your copy of Making Your Home a Happy Place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • 1KHO 806: The World Is Bigger Than We Think | Jamie C. Martin, The Introverted Mom

    1KHO 806: The World Is Bigger Than We Think | Jamie C. Martin, The Introverted Mom
    May 24 2026
    Jamie C. Martin has spent her life helping families see the world differently, and this conversation will make you want to grab a stack of books, head outside, and rethink what childhood can look like. From international adoption and homeschooling to introversion, friendship, special needs parenting, and raising a son who now tours with Katy Perry at age 21, Jamie shares the kind of hard-earned wisdom that feels both grounding and deeply hopeful. This episode is full of encouragement for moms who wonder if they’re doing enough, if their kids will turn out okay, and if there’s still room to build a meaningful family culture in a loud and distracted world. You’ll walk away wanting to read more, slow down more, trust yourself more, and remember that the small things you’re doing every day matter far more than you think. Learn more about Jamie and all she has to offer here Check out https://simplehomeschool.net/ Check our Jamie's podcast Get your copy of Introverted Mom here Get your copy of Give Your Child the World here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • 1KHO 805: Homeschooling Is Something Lots of People are Doing | Annette Vaughn, Dear Homeschool Mom

    1KHO 805: Homeschooling Is Something Lots of People are Doing | Annette Vaughn, Dear Homeschool Mom
    May 23 2026
    Somewhere between the fear, the questions, the budget concerns, and the overwhelming feeling of “I could never do this,” thousands of ordinary moms are quietly building beautiful lives with their kids at home. In this deeply encouraging conversation, Annette Vaughn shares the story behind Dear Homeschool Mom, a collection of letters from more than 50 homeschool mothers across the country who open up about doubt, sacrifice, socialization, burnout, identity, flexibility, and the surprising joy that keeps them going. Ginny and Annette talk honestly about what homeschooling actually looks like in real life, why the “why” matters so much, and how the sacrifices on paper often become gifts you never could have predicted. This episode feels like sitting across the table from someone who says, “You’re not crazy. You can do this.” Learn more about Annette’s book Dear Homeschool Mom here and the HSLDA Compassion Grant at HSLDA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • 1KHO 804: You Don't Need Addictive Technology | Gabriela Nguyen, Appstinence

    1KHO 804: You Don't Need Addictive Technology | Gabriela Nguyen, Appstinence
    May 22 2026
    Gabriela Nguyen grew up in Silicon Valley, got her first iPod Touch at nine, her first iPhone at thirteen, and eventually realized the very technology that promised connection was slowly becoming the center of gravity of her life. In this fascinating and deeply important conversation, Gabriela explains what it actually feels like to grow up online, from the pressure of maintaining a public image as a teenager to the exhausting social games hidden inside Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, and more. She shares why Gen Z is leading the resistance against addictive technology, why “screen time limits” miss the bigger picture, and how rebuilding a meaningful life starts by slowing down, strengthening real relationships, and returning to a more human pace. This episode will leave parents, teens, and anyone overwhelmed by modern life thinking differently about attention, friendship, and what it means to truly be present. Links:Appstinence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • 1KHO 803: Slow Poison Dressed Up as Convenience | Dr. Sina McCullough, Hands Off My Food

    1KHO 803: Slow Poison Dressed Up as Convenience | Dr. Sina McCullough, Hands Off My Food
    May 21 2026
    Ginny Yurich sits down with Dr. Sina McCullough for one of the most eye-opening conversations we’ve had on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast. Sina shares how a devastating health collapse led her from a PhD in nutrition to questioning everything she thought she knew about the American food system. Together they unpack why ultra-processed food is so cheap, how the farm bill reshaped the modern grocery store, and what’s really happening with gene-edited foods, pharmaceutical crops, CRISPR technology, and the hidden chemicals most families never even realize they’re consuming. But this episode is not rooted in fear. It’s about remembering that our daily choices still matter, that real food can help the body heal, and that ordinary people have more power than they’ve been led to believe. This conversation will make you look at your pantry, your plate, and your family’s future differently. Sign up for the Two Days of Truth here Check out Dr. Sina McCullough’s new book: Hands Off My FoodCheck out the Beyond Labels podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins