The My Outdoorsy Mom Podcast

We’re officially in the messy middle of summer—sun-kissed skin, later bedtimes, sticky fingers, and yes…  “I’m boooored” has come out a few times. 

But what if boredom wasn’t a problem to fix? What if it’s actually good for our kids? In this episode, I’m flipping the script on boredom and walking you through 10 powerful, research-backed reasons why letting your kids be bored this summer is one of the best things you can do for them.

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Episode 14 of The My Outdoorsy Mom Podcast features Morgan Bergstrom, mom of three, outdoor enthusiast, and founder of the new app Basecamped—a digital hub designed to help families connect locally, find community co-ops, enrichment classes, and nature-based education resources.

From corporate burnout to co-op dreaming, Morgan shares her journey from high-level recruiter to homeschool-curious mom, and how one dinner conversation wit...

In this solo episode, I'm sharing my family’s favorite destinations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula — from forest hikes and cold lake dips to waterfalls, magical trolls, and glass-bottom springs. I'm recapping our RV adventures, favorite campgrounds, and tips for exploring the UP with kids. Whether you’re dreaming of an epic family road trip or just want to know where to start, this episode is packed with relatable stories ...

Holly shares how a deeply rural upbringing and personal health crisis led her to a holistic, nature‑aligned lifestyle. Together with her husband, she co‑founded Elderwise Organics—an organic superfoods company born from her experience making DIY elderberry syrup for her family and local parents.

What We Discuss:

• The impact of a farm‑based childhood on parenting and health
• Keeping a nature‑centered lifestyle across two climates (Mi...

This week’s episode is a peek inside our first full week of summer with all three kids home — what’s working, what’s not, and why I’m leaning into rhythm instead of a rigid routine. 

From snack baskets and swim team wins to my latest trick for managing screen time (hint: it involves a pantry lock and a lanyard), I’m sharing the real-life systems that are helping our summer flow.

I also open up about parenting an anxious child through...

How do you make family travel doable, fun, and affordable—without the pressure of perfection? Today’s guest is Kristen Keeler, mom of three and the creator behind @midwesttravelmama, where she shares simple, budget-friendly travel ideas and outdoor adventures for real families.

Kristen joins me to chat about embracing local travel, the power of road trips, tips for getting kids hiking, and why good enough adventures often become the...

Today’s episode is for anyone dreaming about a trip to Mackinac Island but dreading the cost. Between ferry tickets, bike rentals, meals, and fudge shop stops, it can feel like you’re spending before you even arrive.

But good news: it doesn’t have to be that way.

In this episode, I’m walking you through how we’ve planned and enjoyed a magical day on Mackinac Island without blowing the budget. From bringing your own bike to knowing wh...

What happens when you hit pause on the 9–5 and take your family around the world for a year? Jess Pawl, founder of Kid-Friendly Stays, joins me to share how she and her husband left their corporate jobs to slow travel with their toddler and baby. 

We talk about why traveling with young kids doesn’t have to be terrifying, how international cultures often embrace families more than the U.S., and how to actually enjoy travel without bu...

In this solo episode, I’m diving into what’s really on every mom’s mind: summer break. I’m sharing 3 powerful mindset shifts and 7 real-life-tested hacks that will help you protect your peace, simplify the season, and actually enjoy summer with your kids. From creating a summer bin to rotating your yard zones, these tips will help you thrive (not just survive) the wild ride of summer break. Plus, don’t miss my favorite summer-ready...

Whether you’re working with a balcony, backyard, or basic container garden, this episode will show you how growing your own food is more doable than you think—and how it can totally transform your kids’ relationship with food and nature.

Today, I’m joined by Rachael Carter, founder of Floraculture Gardens, to talk about gardening in real life (read: not Pinterest-perfect). We cover the hidden ingredients of truly healthy soil, why s...

In this solo episode, I’m walking you through April's MOM Monthly R.E.P.O.R.T.—a fun format where I share what I’ve been reading, eating, playing (or watching), obsessing over, recommending, and treating myself to. 

From my go-to summer iced mocha to how a weighted vest became my unexpected confidence boost, consider this your peek behind the curtain of what’s working, what’s fun, and what’s fueling me lately. 

Don’t forget to g...

In this episode of The My Outdoorsy Mom Podcast, I’m joined by nature-based early childhood educator Kelsey Scholer of @amongthefairies on Instagram to talk about what happens when we let kids do what they were made to do—play outside. Kelsey shares her insight from working in a nature preschool, raising baby animals (aka children), and helping families reconnect with the rhythms of the natural world.

We chat about emotional regulat...

In my first guest episode, I chat with Lisa Stanworth—a mom of five, travel enthusiast, and host of the Choose Your Happy Place podcast. Lisa shares how her childhood shaped her love for the outdoors, how she keeps things simple and adventurous with kids from toddlerhood to the teenage years, and why walks, multi-generational travel, and tech boundaries matter more than ever. 

Whether you’re dreaming of big family trips or just want...

There's something magical about the outdoors even if it's just your own backyard.

In this solo episode, I share how a simple 15-minute outdoor habit with my toddlers turned into one of the best parenting decisions I've ever made. 

From setting a timer and embracing boredom to watching my kids imaginations blossom, you'll hear the exact steps I took (plus what research says!) that helped foster independent outdoor ...

In this kickoff episode of The My Outdoorsy Mom Podcast, I’m getting personal. I’m taking you back to the start of our outdoorsy journey — when I was hauling two toddlers and a pregnant belly down 2.5 flights of apartment stairs just to get 15 minutes of fresh air.

It wasn’t always easy. It definitely wasn’t always Instagram-worthy. But something shifted for our family the day I stopped trying to do things the “right” way and just s...

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, ...