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.
Episodes
EP 29: Restoring Movement, Grit, and Purpose: Why Kids Need Functional Fitness with Patrick Whalen, Iliad Athletics
EP 28: The Nature of Rest with Eryn Lynum
EP 27: Wildlife, Wonder & Brave Wilderness: A Conversation with Ray Tiller
EP 26: The October R.E.P.O.R.T
EP 25: From Balanced and Barefoot to TimberNook: Why Outdoor Play is Essential with Angela Hanscom
EP 24: Why I’d Be a Terrible Full-Time RVer
EP 23: Healing, Hiking, and Solo Mom Travel with Shaniece King
EP 22: How We’re Navigating the Shift to Becoming a Sports Family
EP 21: Airway-Centered Orthodontics and Low Tech Living: Root Cause Wellness with Dr. Maureen Kuhta
EP 20: When the World Feels Heavy
EP 19: How Nature-Based OT Can Heal, Regulate, and Empower Your Kids with Kim Wilson of Nature’s Path OT
EP 18: Lessons I Learned From My First Solo Trip With 3 Kids Under 5
EP 17: Reclaiming Childhood Independence with Technology featuring Russell York, CEO & Founder of Cosmo
Ep 16: Season 1 Finale Singing in the Wild with Sara Ernst of Wild Pickle Press
EP 15: 10 Reasons Why Your Kids Need to Be Bored This Summer
EP 14: Homeschool Curious? How Outdoor Play, Community, and One Mom’s Pivot Sparked a Movement | Morgan Bergstrom, Basecamped
EP 13: Our Favorite Upper Peninsula Spots for Summer Family Travel
EP 12: Nourishing Families Naturally with Holly Renee Overcashier, Elderwise Organics
EP 11: The Secret to a Happier Summer: Rhythm, Not Routine (and What’s Working For Us So Far)
EP 10: Real-Life Family Travel Tips with Kristen Keeler of Midwest Travel Mama
EP 9: How to Do Mackinac Island on a Budget (Without Missing the Magic)
EP 8: How One Family Traveled the World with Two Kids (and What They Learned Along the Way) featuring Jess Pawl, Kid-Friendly Stays
EP 7: Summer Is Coming: The Mindset Shift & Simple Hacks That Will Save Your Sanity
EP 6: How to Grow Your Own Food (Without Being a Homesteader) with Rachael Carter of Floriculture Gardens
EP 5: The MOM Monthly R.E.P.O.R.T. — What I’m Reading, Eating, Obsessing Over + More