The Outside The Box Podcast
Welcome to, The Outside the Box Podcast
Where nature, play, and vision reshape what education can be.
Together, we explore what it means to build a hand-crafted education shaped by place, purpose, and play. Through real conversations and grounded support, we hold space for the wild-hearted work of reimagining learning—into spaces that are unboxed, unrushed, and deeply connected to nature and children’s rhythms. We share stories and strategies from the wild edges of education, where play leads and joy is the compass. If you're building a joy-centered space for children and craving a path that's rooted, relational, and real—you’re in the right place. Because joy isn’t fluff—it’s the most rigorous standard we’ve got. This is a podcast for those building bold, beautiful programs—and for those still finding the courage to begin.
So take a deep breath, step outside, and settle in—because the work we’re doing matters, and it starts right here.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 29
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
EP26: 5 Daily Rhythms That Make Outdoor Learning Flow Smoothly
Learn how to implement five simple rhythms to bring more flow, less stress, and more child-centered connection to your outdoor days. Perfect for educators feeling stuck, scattered, or just ready to c…
EP 25 3 Steps to Launching Your Nature-Based Program from Scratch
If you’re dreaming about starting your own nature or play-based program—but feel overwhelmed about where to begin—you’re in the right place. Today, we’re breaking it down into three essential steps: …
EP. 24 A Message For Future You
Hidden under that mountain of laundry and dishes in the sink, buried within the catacombs of your to-do list - there's a message for future you. Walk with Ade as she shares how to move through season…
EP.23 Nature & Nutrition
Nature and nutrition go together like pollinators and wildflowers. Walk with Ade as she shares her journey and discoveries in how taking a closer look at what and how she was fueling her body majorly…
EP 22: A Surprising AHA Moment
In this episode of The Outside The Box Podcast, we explore how optimizing energy isn’t just about food and movement—but also about sleep. After working with a nutritionist in preparation for USS Nati…
EP 21: Springing Into New Beginnings
In this episode of The Outside The Box Podcast, we explore how nature’s seasonal rhythms can inspire us to rethink the traditional New Year's resolutions. Instead of setting goals in the depth of win…
EP 19: The Journey to Something Beautiful
Welcome back to Outside the Box! I’m your host, Ade Hofmann, and in this episode, we’re diving into the deeply personal journey of creating something from scratch—whether it’s a program, a project, o…
EP 18: The Discipline of Freedom
In this episode, The Discipline of Freedom: How Structure Sets Us Free in Nature-Based Education, we explore the transformative power of routines and rhythms in outdoor learning. Discover how intenti…
Ep. 18 Connection Trifecta
Join Ade in this episode as she walks with you through the three components to building a classroom community that is rotted in authentic connection, understating, trust and respect. Practicing these…
Ep. 17 Classroom Set Up & Nachos
Ep. 16 Don’t let this stop you.
Ep. 15 You Can Do Anything For A Minute
Ep. 14 To-Do Lists: How to NOT let them rule your world.
Ep. 13 MYTH or Fact: Our Children Are Falling Behind.
Ep. 12 Boots with the Fur
Ep. 11 Asking for Help
Ep. 10 The Glad Game
Ep. 9 A Love-letter
