1KHO 196: The Easier Things Have Gotten, The Unhappier We've Become | Jill Winger, Old-Fashioned on Purpose

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Ginny Yurich

Kids & Family, Parenting

4.8 • 2.3K Ratings

🗓️ 25 September 2023

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to an enriching episode of the "1000 Hours Outside" podcast with your host, Ginny Yurich, featuring the insightful Jill Winger. In this compelling conversation, Jill and Ginny discuss pivotal topics that challenge societal norms and advocate for embracing discomfort in our lives. They begin by exploring the power of imperfect action and challenging conventional beliefs, emphasizing the importance of letting our true selves shine through. The duo delves into the modern paradox, highlighting society's relentless pursuit of ease and comfort, juxtaposed with declining levels of happiness. They underscore how meaningful challenges are vital for our well-being and how removing them can leave us feeling adrift. The conversation takes a turn towards resilience and growth, discussing the necessity of failure on the path to success and the transformative power of embracing discomfort. Jill passionately advocates for time-honored skills, showcasing their relevance in a rapidly changing world and how they anchor us to our humanity. Transitioning to the realm of homemaking, they delve into the undervaluing of cooking at home and its potential to foster connection and empowerment. Jill offers practical advice on starting to cook from scratch and highlights the liberating narrative that can reshape our relationship with this essential skill. Wrapping up, they touch upon the vital connection between humans and nature, advocating for spending time outdoors and finding creativity and peace in natural surroundings. The episode concludes with a thought-provoking exploration of childhood, education, and the importance of preserving the essence of free play in our children's lives. Join Ginny Yurich and Jill Winger in this thought-provoking episode, as they challenge the norms, celebrate resilience, and beckon us to embrace the discomfort that leads to a richer, more meaningful life. Learn more about Jill here >> https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/ Purchase your copy of Old-Fashioned on Purpose here >> https://amzn.to/3rsTqJi Purchase your copy of Jill's highly-ranked cookbook here >> https://amzn.to/3PR13Cy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	All right. Are you ready? I'm ready. Let's do it.
0:03.0	Welcome to the 1000 Hours Outside Podcast. My name is Jenny Yurich. I'm the
0:07.0	founder of 1000 hours outside and Jill Winger is back.
0:11.0	Welcome.
0:12.0	Thanks so much for having me again. I can't wait. Yeah this is awesome.
0:15.6	Last time we talked about your fantastic cookbook. I mean that cookbook has got a life of its own.
0:20.7	It's got so many reviews. It's a phenomenal cookbook. It's just a
0:24.6	favorite of so many peoples. And when we talked last time, you were talking about
0:30.8	your book that's coming out here just in September.
0:33.9	Remember, they had gone back to the drawing board for the cover.
0:36.8	Yes, yes, we did.
0:38.8	There was some cover drama.
0:39.8	I haven't really been able to talk about all of that publicly,
0:42.2	but there was, yeah, there was some back and forth on the cover.
0:45.0	Yes. I love how it turned out.
0:49.0	Oh, thank you. Yeah, it was good. It took a while to get there, but we made it.
0:53.0	We made it.
0:54.0	You did me.
0:55.0	I love the cover. So it's called Old-fashioned on Purpose,
0:58.0	cultivating a slower, more joyful life.
1:01.0	This is a comprehensive book.
1:03.0	Yes, I really I wanted to do a deep dive.
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