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The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

1KHO 472: Exercise is the Opposite of Stress | Anders Hansen, The Real Happy Pill

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Ginny Yurich

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.91.8K Ratings

🗓️ 30 April 2025

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

In one of the most compelling and enlightening episodes of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Anders Hansen to explore the powerful, science-backed link between movement and mental health. Drawing from his groundbreaking book The Real Happy Pill (also published as The Mind-Body Method), Hansen explains why exercise isn't just good for your body—it’s one of the most effective tools we have to boost brain function, protect against depression and dementia, reduce stress, and even increase creativity and intelligence. You’ll hear incredible stories, including how walking can literally grow your brain, and how just 20 minutes of movement can sharpen focus and improve academic performance in kids. From ADHD to anxiety, executive function to emotional resilience, Dr. Hansen breaks down the latest neuroscience to show how movement is a true game-changer. This conversation will leave you energized, hopeful, and ready to move—because the science is clear: exercise doesn't just help you feel better... it changes your brain for the better. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or lifelong learner, this is a must-listen episode that just might change the way you see the simple act of walking. ** Get your copy of The Real Happy Pill here Learn more about Anders Hansen here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

You know that feeling when your kids are asking for another snack and you're thinking,

0:04.3

I just fed you, but you're also trying to avoid giving them junk.

0:07.7

Yeah, same.

0:08.7

That's why I love Thrive Market.

0:10.7

My go-to online grocery store for getting all of my healthy essentials delivered right to my door.

0:16.0

No crowds, no label reading marathons in the snack aisle, just real food that I trust.

0:21.8

I don't know about you,

0:28.0

but I want to pronounce the ingredients on my kids' snack labels. Thrive Market bans over 100,000 harmful ingredients, so I know I'm in good hands. Their team does the research, and I just click

0:33.3

add to cart. Right now my kids are obsessed with the simple mills crackers, perfect for lunch boxes,

0:39.4

and I love that Thrive remembers what we liked last time with their Buy It Again feature.

0:44.2

I also stocked up on primal kitchen sauces using their high protein filter, which is such a time saver.

0:50.7

Plus, Thrive Market gives back. They accept SNAPEBT and offer free memberships for low

0:56.5

income families through their Thrive Gives program. So when I shop, I know I'm supporting a brand with

1:01.8

heart. Healthy groceries simplified. Ready to make the switch? Go to Thrivemarket.com slash 1,000

1:08.6

hours for 30% off your first order, plus a free $60 gift.

1:13.8

That's T-H-R-I-V-E Market.com slash 1,000 hours.

1:19.3

Thrivemarket.com slash 1,000 hours.

1:21.9

Welcome to the 1,000 Ours Outside.

1:24.6

My name is Jenny Eich.

1:25.7

I'm the founder of 1,000 Hours Outside.

1:28.8

And I read a fantastic book. It has two different names, so you can look up both and see which one it is near you.

1:33.7

The one I have is called the Real Happy Pill, but it's also called the Mind, Body, Method,

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