The My Outdoorsy Mom Podcast
The My Outdoorsy Mom Podcast is your go-to space for real-life motherhood, nature play, outdoor parenting, and raising confident kids through everyday adventures.
I’m your host, Julianne Nienberg—a mom of three, backyard adventure enthusiast, and your go-to gal for helping you get outside and make meaningful memories with your kids.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to be a “perfect” parent, this show is for you.
Here, we ditch the guilt and lean into the kind of simple, soul-filling time outdoors that works for busy, real-life families—no Pinterest-worthy nature crafts required.
Each week, I’ll bring you conversations about motherhood, nature play, travel, entrepreneurship, and all the messy, magical moments in between.
You’ll hear from fellow moms, outdoor educators, small business owners, and everyday women who are building a life connected to the rhythms of the seasons and the joy of unstructured outdoor time.
Expect practical tips, honest stories, and encouragement that feels like chatting with your outdoorsy best friend over coffee—because that’s what this space is all about.
Whether you’re raising wild little explorers, growing a business during nap time, or just trying to survive dinner hour without losing your mind—I see you.
And I’m here to remind you that getting outside doesn’t have to be complicated. Nature meets you wherever your feet are.
So grab your coffee, toss some snacks in your bag, and let’s make some memories together.
This is The My Outdoorsy Mom Podcast—and I’m so glad you’re here.
The My Outdoorsy Mom Podcast
EP 25: From Balanced and Barefoot to TimberNook: Why Outdoor Play is Essential with Angela Hanscom
Today’s guest is someone who changed the way I view childhood development. Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist, the founder of TimberNook, and the author of one of my favorite parenting books, Balanced and Barefoot.
In this episode, Angela and I dive deep into the neuroscience behind nature play, how over-structured environments are hurting our kids, and why kids need boredom, movement, risk—and dirt.
If you’ve ever questioned why your child fidgets, climbs trees, or melts down indoors—but thrives in nature—this episode will connect the dots and give you real tools to support their development.
Balanced and Barefoot is a must-read and TimberNook is a movement more parents and educators need to know about. Let’s restore childhood—one mud pie at a time.
Where to find Angela Hanscom:
🔗 Website: https://timbernook.com
📘 Book: Balanced and Barefoot
📱 Instagram: @timbernook_global
Where you can find me:
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