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1KHO 527: The Age of the Trophy Child | Carl Honore, Under Pressure
Are we raising children—or building résumés? In this powerful episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich sits down with internationally bestselling author Carl Honoré (In Praise of Slowness, Under Pressure) to explore the dark undercurrent of modern parenting: the obsession with performance. From Baby Einstein to Mandarin in the Moses basket, today’s childhood has become a race—and our kids are burning out before they even begin.
Honoré calls out the rise of the “trophy child” and reveals how hyper-parenting, micromanagement, and constant comparison are robbing kids of joy, resilience, and identity. Together, Carl and Ginny unpack why slowing down isn’t lazy—it’s revolutionary. If you’ve ever questioned the pressure to do more, be more, and push harder, this episode is your permission slip to opt out. Childhood doesn’t need to be upgraded. It needs to be reclaimed.
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🔗 Carl Honoré’s Website
📍 All books, TED Talks, digital courses, articles, and media appearances:
👉 https://www.carlhonore.com
📚 Books by Carl Honoré
In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed
Bolder: Making the Most of Our Longer Lives
The Slow Fix: Solve Problems, Work Smarter and Live Better in a Fast World
🎥 TED Talks by Carl Honoré
In Praise of Slowness (TEDGlobal)
🎥 Watch: https://www.ted.com/talks/carl_honore_in_praise_of_slowness
Why We Should Embrace Aging as an Adventure
🎥 Watch: https://www.ted.com/talks/carl_honore_why_we_should_embrace_aging_as_an_adventure
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Are we raising children—or building résumés? In this powerful episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich sits down with internationally bestselling author Carl Honoré (In Praise of Slowness, Under Pressure) to explore the dark undercurrent of modern parenting: the obsession with performance. From Baby Einstein to Mandarin in the Moses basket, today’s childhood has become a race—and our kids are burning out before they even begin.
Honoré calls out the rise of the “trophy child” and reveals how hyper-parenting, micromanagement, and constant comparison are robbing kids of joy, resilience, and identity. Together, Carl and Ginny unpack why slowing down isn’t lazy—it’s revolutionary. If you’ve ever questioned the pressure to do more, be more, and push harder, this episode is your permission slip to opt out. Childhood doesn’t need to be upgraded. It needs to be reclaimed.
***
🔗 Carl Honoré’s Website
📍 All books, TED Talks, digital courses, articles, and media appearances:
👉 https://www.carlhonore.com
📚 Books by Carl Honoré
In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed
Bolder: Making the Most of Our Longer Lives
The Slow Fix: Solve Problems, Work Smarter and Live Better in a Fast World
🎥 TED Talks by Carl Honoré
In Praise of Slowness (TEDGlobal)
🎥 Watch: https://www.ted.com/talks/carl_honore_in_praise_of_slowness
Why We Should Embrace Aging as an Adventure
🎥 Watch: https://www.ted.com/talks/carl_honore_why_we_should_embrace_aging_as_an_adventure
A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them ALL out below:
Active Skin Repair: Visit www.ActiveSkinRepair.com to learn more about Active Skin Repair and their commitment to 1% for the planet and use code: 1000hours to save 20% on all Active Skin Repair products
Select Quote: Head to www.selectquote.com/1000hours to learn more.
BetterHelp: Visit www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS today to get 10% off your first month.
Fay Nutrition: Visit www.FayNutrition.com/1000HOURS to see if you qualify for a dietitian for $0
CRU: Visit give.cru.org/hour to sign up for a $24 monthly gift, and receive a free copy of Until The Streetlights Come On
Quince - Visit www.quince.com/outside and get free shipping and 365 day returns
NIV Application Bible - visit www.NIVapplicationbible.com if you’re looking to grow in your understanding of Scripture and make it real in your daily life.
Cozy Earth - Upgrade your summer sleep at www.cozyearth.com and use code OUTSIDE for 40% off their best-selling sheets, loungewear, and more.
Lagoon - Go to LagoonSleep.com/OUTSIDE and take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match.Use the code OUTSIDE for 15% off your first purchase
Brave Books - Right now, you can get 20% off your first purchase at www.BRAVEBooks.com/1000hours with the code 1000HOURS.
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