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1KHO 533: How to Reclaim the Freedom of Childhood and the Joy of Family | Justin Whitmel Earley, The Big Mess

46 min • 24 juli 2025

What if the messiness of family life is where the magic really happens? In this delightful and deeply thoughtful episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich welcomes back bestselling author, lawyer, and father of four Justin Whitmel Earley for his third appearance—and it's their most heartwarming one yet. Together, they explore how to reclaim the freedom of childhood, why imaginative picture books matter (even for big kids), and how families can find rhythm and joy amid the chaos. From hilarious sibling dynamics to deeper truths about embodied spirituality, this conversation will leave you inspired to slow down, read more, and laugh at the beautiful mess of it all.

Justin also shares the story behind his charming new picture book, The Big Mess: A Deliciously Funny Story of Siblings Learning to Get Along, and gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming book The Body Teaches the Soul—a powerful invitation to rethink health as a blend of spiritual and physical rhythms. Whether you're a dad, mom, reader, or simply someone trying to raise whole-hearted kids, this episode is a joyful reminder: the ordinary moments are where the real stories are told. Listen now and let your imagination stretch just a little bit wider.

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