Run Wild My Child Podcast
45 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThe Run Wild My Child podcast is where we discuss the importance of getting kids outside and help busy parents like you, get your kids off screens and out the door! Hosted by Sara McCarty, mom of 3 and founder of Run Wild My Child, a resource website all why kids need to spend time outside and filled with easy ways to make outdoor time fun and enjoyable for everyone, even if you’re not outdoorsy.
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Episodes
Nature School with Laura Stroup
January 17, 2024 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBLaura Stroup is a mom of 3, nature study creator, author, podcaster, and founder of School of the Wild. Laura has a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Ecology with an emphasis in natural resource education. A former wildlife conservation educator and upper school science teacher, she loves traveling, hiking, and reading. Laura talks with us about her nature school and resources, her new book and podcast, getting teens outside, and so much more! RWMC website: www.runwildmychild.com RWMC ...
Literary Outdoor Adventures with Emily Liebel
November 27, 2023 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBEmily Liebel, mom of three, runs an Instagram account called @inclusivelibrary, where she uses books to educate, promote inclusion, understanding, justice, and inspire adventure and creativity. Emily loves showing families how reading and being outdoors can overlap in exciting ways! She currently lives in Utah and explores both mountain and city outdoor spaces weekly with her kids and friends and attends library story times, as well as leads a local story time. Emily’s here to chat with us a...
Treasure Hunt 2023 Announcement
April 10, 2023 18:00 - 4 minutes - 3.1 MBREGISTER FOR THE TREASURE HUNT https://runwildmychild.com/treasurehunt/ WHEN Satruday, April 22, 2023 WHERE Participating locations: Austin, TX Bentonville, AR Boise, ID Cape Cod, MA Colorado Springs, CO Columbia, SC Kansas City, MO Lake Tahoe, NV Lansing, MI Pasadena, CA Philadelphia, PA Phoenix, AZ Portland, ME Salt Lake City, UT San Diego, CA St. Louis, MO Tacoma, WA Texarkana, AR/TX Tulsa, OK West Palm Beach/Delray Beach, FL Winston-Salem, NC INTERNATIONAL --...
Humans Outside Challenge with Amy Bushatz
December 27, 2022 19:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBAmy Bushatz is an outdoor enthusiast and mom to two boys in Anchorage, Alaska. An accomplished reporter and editor, in 2017, Amy redirected her talents to a passion project known as Humans Outside, a movement to spend at least 20 minutes outside, every day. She hosts the Humans Outside podcast, which is all about her personal experiences of spending time outside, as well as travel, adventure, and outdoor living! Amy talks with us about the challenge, what it takes to be an adventurous mom in...
Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy Kids
December 01, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBSara & Michelle chat about the upcoming holiday gift-giving season and share their recommendations for the best gifts for outdoorsy kids. Gift categories include outdoor adventure gear, outdoor games, backyard toys, classic toys, experience gifts, hands-on nature STEM gifts, gifts for older kids and teens, family gifts, memberships and subscription boxes, and so much more! For info on each of the products discussed, links to purchase, and lots more ideas, download our FREE gift guide: http...
The Importance of Nature, Wonder & Friendship with Elizabeth Newcamp
November 15, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBElizabeth Newcamp is a Colorado-based homeschooling mom of three boys. She is the co-host of Slate's Parenting Podcast Mom And Dad Are Fighting and author of the expat travel and parenting blog, Dutch Dutch Goose. Elizabeth loves the outdoors and has a passion for engaging her children within the world around them. She’s here with us today to talk about travel, outdoor adventures, parenting advice, and friendship. RWMC website: www.runwildmychild.com RWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychild Elizabe...
Adventuring with Medically Complex Kids with Meghan Garriott
September 12, 2022 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBMeghan Garriott is a Physical Therapy Assistant, photographer, and mom of 3 in rural central Illinois. At nine days old, Meghan's oldest son was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), meaning he was born without an immune system. Meghan donated her bone marrow and saved his life. In order to protect a compromised immune system, their family turned to nature and began spending a lot of time outdoors, which has been a safe space for the whole fa...
Embracing Change with Tiana Kubik
August 05, 2022 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBTiana Kubik is a nomadic mom of two, currently residing in Austin, Texas. A city girl through and through, Tiana has not always been thrilled with outdoor adventures. However, after learning the importance of nature and play through earning a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education she’s learning to embrace the outdoors and all that nature has to offer. Tiana and her husband run a photography business, she's a freelance writer, and she homeschools their kids, often while on the road. Th...
Embracing Change with Tiana Kubik
August 05, 2022 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBTiana Kubik is a nomadic mom of two, currently residing in Austin, Texas. A city girl through and through, Tiana has not always been thrilled with outdoor adventures. However, after learning the importance of nature and play through earning a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education she’s learning to embrace the outdoors and all that nature has to offer. Tiana and her husband run a photography business, she's a freelance writer, and she homeschools their kids, often while on the road. Th...
Episode 18: Embracing Change with Tiana Kubik
August 05, 2022 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBTiana Kubik is a nomadic mom of two, currently residing in Austin, Texas. A city girl through and through, Tiana has not always been thrilled with outdoor adventures. However, after learning the importance of nature and play through earning a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education she’s learning to embrace the outdoors and all that nature has to offer. Tiana and her husband run a photography business, she's a freelance writer, and she homeschools their kids, often while on the road. Th...
Episode 17: Weekend Warrior with Araceli Gonzalez
July 11, 2022 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBAraceli Gonzalez is a full-time working mom of three. She and her husband have made it a priority to raise their children with a strong bond for the outdoors and a sense of adventure. As working parents, they accomplish this by being weekend warriors. That’s when they take the family on long weekend adventures camping, hiking, crabbing, fishing, beaching, and road-tripping as a family. Araceli talks with us about planning weekend adventures as a working mom, how to make time for travel and a...
Weekend Warrior with Araceli Gonzalez
July 11, 2022 17:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBAraceli Gonzalez is a full-time working mom of three. She and her husband have made it a priority to raise their children with a strong bond for the outdoors and a sense of adventure. As working parents, they accomplish this by being weekend warriors. That’s when they take the family on long weekend adventures camping, hiking, crabbing, fishing, beaching, and road-tripping as a family. Araceli talks with us about planning weekend adventures as a working mom, how to make time for travel and a...
Learning about Local Nature & Conservation with Lissy Perna
April 06, 2022 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBLissy Perna is the go-to resource for all kid-friendly things to do outside on Cape Cod. Any given day, you can usually find info in her Instagram feed and stories about nature discoveries on the beach, in the woods, or on the trails. She loves identifying plants, fungi, insects, and animals, as well as finding sea glass and learning about the history of her area. She's also passionate about local conservation efforts and how we can all make a difference through our actions. We talk to Lissy...
Episode 16: Learning about Local Nature & Conservation with Lissy Perna
April 06, 2022 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBLissy Perna is the go-to resource for all kid-friendly things to do outside on Cape Cod. Any given day, you can usually find info in her Instagram feed and stories about nature discoveries on the beach, in the woods, or on the trails. She loves identifying plants, fungi, insects, and animals, as well as finding sea glass and learning about the history of her area. She's also passionate about local conservation efforts and how we can all make a difference through our actions. We talk to Lissy...
Mountaineering & Backpacking with RyAnn Peverly
March 14, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBRyAnn Peverley is a Washington mom of four kids between the ages of 6 and 21. RyAnn works as a youth program instructor for Mountaineers.org, as well as an outdoor adventure guide for a local army base where she leads army families on outdoor adventures. RyAnn chats with us about raising children and teenagers who love the outdoors, mountaineering, climbing, how to get started backpacking, and more! RWMC website: www.runwildmychild.com RWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychild RyAnn's Instagram: @...
Episode 15: Mountaineering & Backpacking with RyAnn Peverly
March 14, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBRyAnn Peverley is a Washington mom of four kids between the ages of 6 and 21. RyAnn works as a youth program instructor for Mountaineers.org, as well as an outdoor adventure guide for a local army base where she leads army families on outdoor adventures. RyAnn chats with us about raising children and teenagers who love the outdoors, mountaineering, climbing, how to get started backpacking, and more! RWMC website: www.runwildmychild.com RWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychild RyAnn's Instagram: @...
Episode 14: Outdoor Schools & Gear with Alyssa Marsh of Outdoor School Shop
February 15, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBCo-founder of Outdoor School Shop and Minnesota mom of 2, Alyssa Marsh joins us to chat about outdoor schools and outdoor kids gear. We discuss the various types of outdoor education (farm schools, forest schools, nature preschools, etc.), what they teach, how to find an outdoor school near you, and what kids need (gear-wise) to spend so much time outside. Outdoor School Shop is the premier online destination for education materials and gear for outdoor schools, featuring brands like Reima, ...
Outdoor Schools & Gear with Alyssa Marsh of Outdoor School Shop
February 15, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBCo-founder of Outdoor School Shop and Minnesota mom of 2, Alyssa Marsh joins us to chat about outdoor schools and outdoor kids gear. We discuss the various types of outdoor education (farm schools, forest schools, nature preschools, etc.), what they teach, how to find an outdoor school near you, and what kids need (gear-wise) to spend so much time outside. Outdoor School Shop is the premier online destination for education materials and gear for outdoor schools, featuring brands like Reima, ...
Episode 13: Family Homesteading with Leslie Alvis
December 08, 2021 21:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBLeslie Alvis is an Ohio homeschooling and homesteading mom of four. Her family recently purchased property in the country and they are beginning the process of building a homestead from the ground up, doing most of the work themselves, along with their children. They're not only building their home with lumber milled from their own property, but raising animals, growing a garden, battling poison ivy, and teaching their children the importance of hard work, family time, and outdoor play. Lesl...
Family Homesteading with Leslie Alvis
December 08, 2021 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBLeslie Alvis is an Ohio homeschooling and homesteading mom of four. Her family recently purchased property in the country and they are beginning the process of building a homestead from the ground up, doing most of the work themselves, along with their children. They're not only building their home with lumber milled from their own property, but raising animals, growing a garden, battling poison ivy, and teaching their children the importance of hard work, family time, and outdoor play. Lesl...
Episode 12: Overcoming Grief with Nature with Somer Pickel
October 12, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBSomer Pickel is a RN and Tennessee mom of two girls. Her first daughter Avie was born with severe congenital heart defects and spent the majority of her 18 months of life in an ICU. Nature has been a huge part of the grieving and healing process for her and her husband. They found solace in the outdoors by backpacking a stretch of the Appalachian Trail. Their second daughter Lyra has become quite the adventure buddy and together, Somer and Lyra have hiked over 2000 miles. Somer chats with us...
Overcoming Grief with Nature with Somer Pickel
October 12, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBSomer Pickel is a RN and Tennessee mom of two girls. Her first daughter Avie was born with severe congenital heart defects and spent the majority of her 18 months of life in an ICU. Nature has been a huge part of the grieving and healing process for her and her husband. They found solace in the outdoors by backpacking a stretch of the Appalachian Trail. Their second daughter Lyra has become quite the adventure buddy and together, Somer and Lyra have hiked over 2000 miles. Somer chats with us...
Outdoor Adventures with Teens & Tweens with Jen Barnes
September 24, 2021 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBWe're chatting with Jen Barnes, South Carolina mom of 3 teenagers. Jen specializes in helping parents plan and book adventure travel trips with their teens and tweens. She knows firsthand the importance of giving teenagers the space to take risks, learn important skills and discover themselves through outdoor adventure and travel. Jen gives parents of teens helpful tips on how to choose and implement the perfect vacation for everyone in your family. RWMC website: www.runwildmychild.com RWM...
Episode 11: Outdoor Adventures with Teens & Tweens with Jen Barnes
September 24, 2021 02:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBWe're chatting with Jen Barnes, South Carolina mom of 3 teenagers. Jen specializes in helping parents plan and book adventure travel trips with their teens and tweens. She knows firsthand the importance of giving teenagers the space to take risks, learn important skills and discover themselves through outdoor adventure and travel. Jen gives parents of teens helpful tips on how to choose and implement the perfect vacation for everyone in your family. RWMC website: www.runwildmychild.com RWM...
New Adventures & Nonprofits with Zenovia Stephens
September 15, 2021 03:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBCo-hosts Sara McCarty and Michelle Garrett talk to Alabama mom of 3, Zenovia Stephens. Zenovia is founder of the non-profit organization Black Kids Adventures, Inc. an organization that focuses on getting Black and Brown families to spend time together in nature. Zenovia shares her passion behind her mission, how she's using her strengths to inspire families to try new things and redefine what it means to be "outdoorsy." She's also sharing a few of her favorite outdoor adventures around the ...
Episode 10: New Adventures & Nonprofits with Zenovia Stephens
September 15, 2021 03:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBCo-hosts Sara McCarty and Michelle Garrett talk to Alabama mom of 3, Zenovia Stephens. Zenovia is founder of the non-profit organization Black Kids Adventures, Inc. an organization that focuses on getting Black and Brown families to spend time together in nature. Zenovia shares her passion behind her mission, how she's using her strengths to inspire families to try new things and redefine what it means to be "outdoorsy." She's also sharing a few of her favorite outdoor adventures around the ...
Dads Outdoors with Matthew Marvich
September 08, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBWe're back and we're chatting with outdoorsy single dad Matthew Marvich. Matthew and his 4-year old son are quite the adventure duo. Together they love hiking, chasing waterfalls, exploring new parks, and playing golf. Matthew is committed to encouraging and inspiring dads everywhere to get their kids involved in what they love to do. On the show, he speaks to the importance of dads planning outdoor adventures with their kids and gives tips on how dads can gain the confidence needed to make ...
Episode 9: Dads Outdoors with Matthew Marvich
September 08, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBWe're back and we're chatting with outdoorsy single dad Matthew Marvich. Matthew and his 4-year old son are quite the adventure duo. Together they love hiking, chasing waterfalls, exploring new parks, and playing golf. Matthew is committed to encouraging and inspiring dads everywhere to get their kids involved in what they love to do. On the show, he speaks to the importance of dads planning outdoor adventures with their kids and gives tips on how dads can gain the confidence needed to make ...
Outdoor Adventures & Photography with Kristen Ryan
February 03, 2021 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBThis week we chat with Kristen Ryan, an Oklahoma photographer, wife, and mother of two. You can usually find her family camping, climbing, hiking, or mountain biking together. They’re working on their goal of visiting all of the Oklahoma state parks and are over halfway there! Kristen is an instructor and mentor at Hello Storyteller and she's currently in her 7th year of doing a 365 project. She loves to use photography to document her family’s outdoor adventures in creative ways. She’s here...
Episode 8: Outdoor Adventures & Photography with Kristen Ryan
February 03, 2021 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBThis week we chat with Kristen Ryan, an Oklahoma photographer, wife, and mother of two. You can usually find her family camping, climbing, hiking, or mountain biking together. They’re working on their goal of visiting all of the Oklahoma state parks and are over halfway there! Kristen is an instructor and mentor at Hello Storyteller and she's currently in her 7th year of doing a 365 project. She loves to use photography to document her family’s outdoor adventures in creative ways. She’s here...
Outdoor Safety & First Aid with Ashley Greenhalgh
January 28, 2021 03:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week we talk to Ashley Greenhalgh a Nevada mom of two about outdoor safety and first aid. Ashley is an RN certified in Advanced Wilderness Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. She’s passionate about outdoor education for parents and kids has written multiple articles for our website about hiking safety and how to teach first aid to kids. She’s here today to talk to us about being safe and prepared when adventuring outdoors with kids and ways ...
Episode 7: Outdoor Safety & First Aid with Ashley Greenhalgh
January 28, 2021 03:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week we talk to Ashley Greenhalgh a Nevada mom of two about outdoor safety and first aid. Ashley is an RN certified in Advanced Wilderness Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. She’s passionate about outdoor education for parents and kids has written multiple articles for our website about hiking safety and how to teach first aid to kids. She’s here today to talk to us about being safe and prepared when adventuring outdoors with kids and ways ...
Raising Eco-Conscious Kids with Chelsea Furlong
January 21, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBThis week we speak with Chelsea Furlong, a Virginia Beach photographer, former teacher, and homeschooling mom of two about raising eco-conscious kids. Chelsea is committed to reducing her carbon footprint and raising kids that care for our planet. Every week they spend a day picking up litter, plastic and cleaning up the beaches in their area. Chelsea talks about how we can raise kids that are good stewards of nature and small things that all of us can do to make a difference. RWMC website:...
Episode 6: Raising Eco-Conscious Kids with Chelsea Furlong
January 21, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week we speak with Chelsea Furlong, a Virginia Beach photographer, former teacher, and homeschooling mom of two about raising eco-conscious kids. Chelsea is committed to reducing her carbon footprint and raising kids that care for our planet. Every week they spend a day picking up litter, plastic and cleaning up the beaches in their area. Chelsea talks about how we can raise kids that are good stewards of nature and small things that all of us can do to make a difference. RWMC website:...
Episode 5: How to Be an Adventure Mom with Nichole Holze
January 14, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week, we chat with Nichole Holze, an Arkansas mom of 2 and self-proclaimed adventurer! She has been known to take off for multi-day road trips, overnight canoe trips, and other epic adventures at nearly a moment’s notice. Many of these adventures are done solo with her kids. She's passionate about empowering moms to get out and explore safely with their kids. She's here today to talk with us about how moms can safely go on more adventures with their kids and how to be responsibly brave....
How to Be an Adventure Mom with Nichole Holze
January 14, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBThis week, we chat with Nichole Holze, an Arkansas mom of 2 and self-proclaimed adventurer! She has been known to take off for multi-day road trips, overnight canoe trips, and other epic adventures at nearly a moment’s notice. Many of these adventures are done solo with her kids. She's passionate about empowering moms to get out and explore safely with their kids. She's here today to talk with us about how moms can safely go on more adventures with their kids and how to be responsibly brave....
Episode 4: Exploring Outdoors in the City with Desiree Macke
January 06, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBThis week, Los Angeles (and now Kansas City) mom of 2, Desiree Macke speaks with us about the challenges of getting outside and into nature when you live in a city. Desiree provides helpful ideas and creative ways to find green places in cities and provides a few fun outdoor activities for city kids. We also discuss how to find local gems when you're new to a city and her son's favorite outdoor city activity, geocaching. RWMC website: www.runwildmychild.com RWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychild...
Exploring Outdoors in the City with Desiree Macke
January 06, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBThis week, Los Angeles (and now Kansas City) mom of 2, Desiree Macke speaks with us about the challenges of getting outside and into nature when you live in a city. Desiree provides helpful ideas and creative ways to find green places in cities and provides a few fun outdoor activities for city kids. We also discuss how to find local gems when you're new to a city and her son's favorite outdoor city activity, geocaching. RWMC website: www.runwildmychild.com RWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychild...
Working Mom Balance with Michelle Garrett
December 28, 2020 02:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week, Michelle Garrett, full-time working mom, and entrepreneur, talks about how to balance outdoor time with kids while working outside the home. Her job as a civic leader inspired her to create a company called Wonder Club Explorers, which helps inspire wonder and curiosity in little kids by allowing them to earn merit patches and pennants for outdoor activities. RWMC website: www.runwildmychild.com RWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychild Wonder Club Explorers website: www.wonderclubexplor...
Episode 3: Mental Health and Nature with Tiffany Griffin
December 28, 2020 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBThis week, Tiffany Griffin, Texas photographer and homeschooling mom of four, speaks with us about the importance of taking care of your kids' mental health and how you can do that with nature. And it's not just kids that benefit from spending time outside, it's good for moms too! Plus, we chat about postpartum self-care and tips for getting outdoors with a baby. RWMC website: www.runwildmychild.com RWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychild Tiffany Instagram: @dear.wildlings Tiffany recommendations:...
Episode 2: Working Mom Balance with Michelle Garrett
December 28, 2020 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week, Michelle Garrett, full-time working mom, and entrepreneur, talks about how to balance outdoor time with kids while working outside the home. Her job as a civic leader inspired her to create a company called Wonder Club Explorers, which helps inspire wonder and curiosity in little kids by allowing them to earn merit patches and pennants for outdoor activities. RWMC website: www.runwildmychild.com RWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychild Wonder Club Explorers website: www.wonderclubexplor...
Mental Health and Nature with Tiffany Griffin
December 28, 2020 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThis week, Tiffany Griffin, Texas photographer and homeschooling mom of four, speaks with us about the importance of taking care of your kids' mental health and how you can do that with nature. And it's not just kids that benefit from spending time outside, it's good for moms too! Plus, we chat about postpartum self-care and tips for getting outdoors with a baby. RWMC website: www.runwildmychild.com RWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychild Tiffany Instagram: @dear.wildlings Tiffany recommendations:...
RV Life & Roadschooling with Katie Fox
December 27, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week we're talking to Katie Fox, a full-time roadschooling mom of two about her travels and outdoor adventures. Katie gives us a sneak peek into life on the road in a tiny home on wheels, her favorite destinations so far and future travel plans. Plus, she gives us a glimpse into her new state-specific travel guides, designed to get kids informed and excited about visiting new states. RWMC website: www.runwildmychild.com RWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychild Katie website: www.familyinwande...
Episode 1: RV Life & Roadschooling with Katie Fox
December 27, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBThis week we're talking to Katie Fox, a full-time roadschooling mom of two about her travels and outdoor adventures. Katie gives us a sneak peek into life on the road in a tiny home on wheels, her favorite destinations so far and future travel plans. Plus, she gives us a glimpse into her new state-specific travel guides, designed to get kids informed and excited about visiting new states. RWMC website: www.runwildmychild.com RWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychild Katie website: www.familyinwande...
Trailer: Introducing The Run Wild My Child Podcast
December 27, 2020 06:00 - 5 minutes - 3.9 MBPodcast host and founder of Run Wild My Child, Sara McCarty introduces the show and touches on the importance of getting outside with kids. Website: www.runwildmychild.com Instagram: @runwild.mychild