Simple Doesn't Mean Easy

Join me for thoughts on 5 foods you should know more about... and stick with me to the end (I promise, you'll be glad you did) For that previous episode about soda: listen to One Drink We Need to Ditch--why & how (Season 3, Episode 11) FREE resources: Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7 Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite r...

A little break from the usual, since today is Good Friday. Reading from Passionate About the Passion Week, by William Varner Happy Easter

Enter Daily here for a chance to win a Grain Mill & more in the Real Ingredients Giftaway: https://soulyrested.com/free/ In this episode, Michelle shares the story of her 3 grain mills and why she loves using fresh flour. She discusses the differences between the Classic Mill, the Harvest Mill, and the Mockmill Lino 200, highlighting their features, benefits, and drawbacks. Michelle emphasizes...

Do weeds serve a purpose or need to be fully eradicated? Ways to use a dandelion ( & meet my grandmom): https://soulyrested.com/2014/05/22/62/ 12 things to ask yourself if you think you want to own a farm (& meet my dad, who influenced my own gardening so greatly): https://soulyrested.com/2016/08/17/being-raised-on-a-farm/ Join me for a future Friday episode (in 2 weeks, since next week I...

Lisa Bass and Michelle Visser share tips for using fresh milled flour in this conversation. Join us on youtube, your favorite podcast player, or just read all the details below. Lisa Bass is a mom of 8 who is passionate about homeschooling, homesteading, and making real food for her family. So I loved chatting all things fresh flour with Lisa, with a little homeschooling and fun personal facts on...

In this episode, Stacy Lyn Harris & Michelle Visser discusses the importance of setting priorities and boundaries, the beauty of Southern culture, the power of storytelling, the journey of writing a book, and the impact of busy schedules on family connection. Stacy emphasizes the significance of gathering around the family table and the role it plays in creating a sense of belonging and identi...

How does the theory that "Simple Doesn't Mean Easy" apply to our faith? Can we find "GOOD" in the middle of "HARD"? For our 100th episode we're doing something a little different. I'm sitting down with a real-life very special friend to talk about a topic that is close to my heart (I share some very personal insights about WHY this is an important topic for me n...

Today we're chatting about white sugar. That processed, refined, table sugar you can buy at the grocery store... ** Excited to unveil this month-long Giftaway today! Check out all the goodness here: https://soulyrested.com/free/ ** The author of Sweet Maple, and a sugarmaker for a decade, answers the question: Do we use it in our house? The answer may surprize you! Also talking about what are...

Today we're talking everything FRESH FLOUR Dive into my FREE fresh flour e-course here: https://soulyrested.com/flour Thank you to today's sponsor, Positively Tea. I'm addicted to their organic teas, available at the BEST prices. Use code SOULYRESTED to save even more $$: https://lddy.no/u6ja Go here for Bill's favorite sweet tea recipe (better than Lipton!): https://soulyrested.co...

If your family loves this recipe just 1/2 as much as mine, this recipe is a KEEPER, for sure. BONUS: it's a great way to use older bread you have laying around.

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In this Friday-Mini-Episode we're talking all things snow boot cleats... the good, the bad, and the slippery messiness of winter in New England. For details on the snow boot cleats I am in love with this winter (& all my favorite winter gear for long winters in New England) go to SoulyRested.com/winter FREE resources: Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk...

Summary In this episode, Michelle discusses the importance of gut health and the origins of kombucha. She explains how to choose the right tea for brewing kombucha and the tools needed for the process. Michelle also covers the second fermentation and flavoring options for kombucha. She addresses making kombucha without cane sugar and provides tips for growing a scoby and using overripe kombucha. T...

Full recipe and directions here: https://soulyrested.com/2024/02/02/is-lipton-tea-good/ FREE resources: Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7 Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52 Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/...

In this episode, Michelle Visser discusses the importance of fermented foods and drinks for gut health. In case you think gut health may not be a factor for you, we run through the underlying causes for poor gut health. (Spoiler alert: everyone deals with at least one of these many triggers.) We explain why gut health matters and how fermented foods can improve weight loss, boost immunity, and eve...

Summary In this episode, Michelle Visser discusses family traditions and ways to make the holidays meaningful. She shares various traditions that her family has enjoyed over the years. Michelle emphasizes the importance of focusing on others and cherishing the simple everyday efforts in life. The overnight coffee cake recipe I mentioned: https://soulyrested.com/2023/12/17/sour-cream-coffee-cake/ C...

Summary In today's episode, we're taking a break from the usual topics to discuss Christmas and the holiday season. Michelle shares her faith and how it influences her work then reads excerpts from two Advent devotionals. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to share their holiday traditions. Enter to win a copy of Sweet Maple and Just Show Up by leaving a review of the p...

Yes, there are definitely GOOD FATS. Today I chat with a good friend, RuthAnn Zimmerman, about our two favorite good fats: Lard & Tallow. For show notes and even more info about good fats: https://soulyrested.com/2023/12/03/are-lard-and-tallow-good-fat/ RuthAnn's video: How to Render Tallow... https://youtu.be/KciX4-IOmN0?si=v8lR9GuHCbtGRhoJ Michelle's video: How to Use Caul Fat... htt...

In this special Thanksgiving bonus episode, Michelle Visser is joined by Drew Dyck, author of the brand-new book Just Show Up. Grab a copy here: https://amzn.to/3G7ISml We chat about the importance of being present in small but meaningful ways. This episode will remind you to be thankful for those who showed up for you in life while encouraging you with practical ways you can do the same. Dyck sh...

Sugar is foundational to life and provides energy, but refined/processed sugars can damage our health. In this episode, I'm talking with David Stelzer, founder and CEO of Azure Standard about why Azure does not carry conventional refined white sugar (it's insane really). And I'm picking David's brain about every detail of all the sweetener options that I might choose . David dives...

Doug Evans, author of the best selling book, The Sprout Book, joins us today to explain how all of us can grow more of our own food, the easiest way possible. how he first got into sprouts out of necessity, but discovered he could grow trays of sprouts that provided all the nutrition he needed. We discuss how sprouts pack a huge nutritional punch, with boosted levels of antioxidants, vitamin C, an...

Join in on the Ultimate Conversation About Salt, as I chat with the renowned salt expert, Darryl Bosshardt of Redmond Salt. Listen in to find out: What salt has in common with maple syrup. (It's not what you might think.) Why the Dead Sea in Israel can't be used as food salt. (Turns out it's not sodium chloride, but mostly magnesium chloride.) Why it's important to understand that...

In this week's episode of the Simple Doesn't Mean Easy podcast, host Michelle Visser dives into the topic of being an empty nester. She shares her unique experience of having an empty nest at different points over the years as her daughters temporarily moved out and back in, rather than all leaving at once. Michelle explains that while she and her husband didn't do regular "date ni...

Menopause... There's so much no one ever told me about this stage of life. In this week's episode of the Simple Doesn't Mean Easy podcast, host Michelle Visser opens up about her personal experience with menopause. She shares the symptoms and challenges she has faced over the years, which encompasses a lot more than hot flashes. From weight gain, to dry mouth, brain fog, irritability,...

What did past generations know that modern society has forgotten? Our grandparents had the satisfaction of making do with what they had (even when it was nothing fancy) versus our modern idea of a new $1,000 phone every year and replacement appliances every few years. Follow the story of a boy named Thurman, who went to a 1-room schoolhouse & had to quit school in 9th grade to make sure his fa...