Simple Doesn't Mean Easy

In this episode, we're diving into another difficult topic. This episode of the Simple Doesn't Mean Easy podcast focuses on Doing Things Scared... if we should, what it looks like, and some genuine results that I've seen along the way in my effort to make myself do things scared. I share stories from my own life about starting projects like gardening, raising chickens, making maple syr...

This summer was a very hard one for our family, from garden failures, to puppy trauma, to saying goodbye to two people who were very dear to us. Other updates?  I share an honest update on the new non-toxic cleaners we’ve been using & which work the best (recipes were all shared in S5 E19). And I give my thoughts on the natural face serum and protein powder I’ve been using this year. Going thr...

I never knew how important gut health was until the life-changing event I describe in this episode. The great news is, a few diet changes can lead to amazing improvement in overall gut health. We dive into 4 of those changes in today's episode, focusing especially on fermented foods. I debunk the common misconceptions around fermented foods and encourage you with just how easy, and delicious,...

Today we're chatting about my latest frontier when it comes to simplifying our family's life: Working Towards a Non-Toxic Home. It can be deeply overwhelming, so today I'm sharing some practical ideas for you to choose from. We can never rid our home of every chemical, but we can feel really good about taking small steps towards making a big difference. Today I'll explain how I man...

Today we're digging into the truth about 3 ingredients you make need to rethink, with the Chief Experience Officer of Azure Standard. In this episode: The unique model of Azure Standard, as a grocery distributor, organic farm, and more. Do you need to buy organic maple syrup? (You may be surprised.) Does it matter if your refined cane sugar is "organic"? What sugar might be the best on...

Are you ready to ditch the hurry? Embrace the slow? And enjoy your child(ren)? Listen in as we analyze these very things. In this episode with Sarah Roof, of Simplyy_Sarah_, we dig deep into the importance of connecting deeply with each child, often. And, referencing multiple studies, Sarah points out, throughout this episode, why daily connections points between a parent and a child improves ever...

Ever wondered how to switch up your medicine cabinet, in simple ways, to make it more naturally healthy? Ever wanted to talk to a pediatric nurse who was more interested in natural ways to help your child's heath than telling you the solution is simply to buy more pharmaceuticals? In this episode with Elizabeth Parsons, of purelyparsons, we dive into all this and lots more. 5 Things You Need i...

This episode is chocked full of so much great advice from Dr. Aric Prather, a world-renowned sleep scientist and author of The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest You may be surprised at how many traditional sleep "solutions" Dr. Prather debunks or suggests you look at a whole new way, while giving very doable, commonsense suggestions to help you get your best sleep...

The Effects of Joy on Our Health In this episode: How being joyful requires practice, not unlike learning to play an instrument An example of training the brain to have positive thoughts in place of negative thoughts How your brain needs fuel and if joy isn't the fuel, fear will be What fear mapping is, and when and how it happens in your brain How can we be equipped to "stay ourselves&#34...

In this episode: A different way to look at "farm to table" Where to start when analyzing your garden soil How to start with the outliers when analyzing your soil (regardless if it's macronutrient or micronutrient or ph) How Agronomy--large agriculture farming--analyzes a soil test How the example of vitamins added to a poor diet correlates to soil supplements added to unhealthy/dead s...

Why take elderberry syrup? Find Today's Guests: Their site: abbyselderberry.com Use code SOULYRESTED to save 15% off EVERYTHING at AbbysElderberry.com Why Take Elderberry Syrup? In this episode: Medicinal benefits of taking elderberry syrup Why elderberries? How does their antioxidant, vitamin, and nutrient count compare to other fruits? Warnings if you are foraging elderberries and considerin...

Today Chris Martin, content marketing editor at Moody Publishers, is joining us. Chris is the author of Terms of Service: the Real Cost of Social Media & The Wolf in Their Pockets. Chris has been studying and writing about social media for over half a decade and you're going to enjoy his practical, encouraging insights. In this episode Does Social Media actually impact our health? The aver...

In this episode: How Amber’s battle with chronic illness started when she was only 5 years old. Lyme’s–an imitator disease The Doctor Shuffle What it means that the Lyme’s bacteria is shaped like a corkscrew Description of bioenergetics and how it helped Amber finally diagnose her Lyme’s disease The cumulative effect of chronic illness on your body Making choices today that will help you feel bett...

In this episode with Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, of Living Well With Dr. Michelle, we dig deep into all those areas that a wholistic dentist is that 1 out of 10 who the fluoride commercials never tell you about. The 1 out of 10 who isn't trying to sell you the lies we've been fed for decades. In this episode: -How we know dental health greatly impacts our overall health -Dr. Michelle's per...

Today's episode with a world-class dietician, who's also an athlete and a licensed Naturopathic physician, is packed with more great tips and insights into simple ways to improve your health than should be allowed in one episode. This episode's sponsors: To grow the best, most nutritious food, you need the best quality soil. This is my secret weapon: This Soil Test Kit: https://bit.ly/...

In this episode with Amber Benge, of Grace Walk Farm, we dig deep into the ugly truths of eating disorders, how to recover from an unhealthy attitude towards food, and how to talk to our children and teens to help them avoid the pitfalls and dangers. In this episode: Shocking statistics from the Natn. Eating Disorder Assoc. ( source ) Amber's thoughts on why these statistics may not be shockin...

In today's podcast episode I'm chatting with Jill Winger about all things old-fashioned foods. To grow the best, most nutritious food, you need the best quality soil. This is my secret weapon: This Soil Test Kit: https://bit.ly/3MAslZI Use code SOULYRESTED to save 15% off! And snag a couple so you can retest next season and know if other amendments are needed. Bonus: shipping will be free...

Why are we so stressed? How does it impact our health? And our cortisol levels? And why does it all matter? Explore these answers and dive into quite possibly the easiest solutions to some pretty nasty modern-day health concerns in today's episode, while I chat with my friend of many years: Jill Winger. Watch or read more about this episode: https://soulyrested.com/2023/05/08/surprising-ways-t...

In today'a episode we break down 4 modern-day health problems that Grandma never had to worry about. We discuss what causes these 4 health issues and often rather simple, old-fashioned ways to deal with these very modern problems. Go here: https://soulyrested.com/2023/05/01/4-modern-health-problems-what-to-do-about-them-s5-e4/ or Search S5 E4 on SoulyRested for all the details. This episode sp...

Today we're talking why so many societies have seen an alarming trend in obesity & what we can do, in our own homes and families, to combat this trend. Wear what's important & support this show and a small family farm! Grab some of the new Simple Doesn't Mean Easy swag: https://soulyrested.com/gear/ IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER: - What factors lead to an obese nation? -The definiti...

Today we're talking about the most important thing I did. to loose weight and get in better shape--how I did it and why it worked. EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! Wear what's important & support this show and a small family farm! Grab some of the new Simple Doesn't Mean Easy swag: https://soulyrested.com/gear/ IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER: - Who really gets credit for this technique -Why it&#39...

Tips to Improve Your Health, at any age. I share my story & offer 4 encouraging tips, for any stage of life. BIG NEWS! Wear what's important & support this show and a small family farm! Grab some of the new Simple Doesn't Mean Easy swag: https://soulyrested.com/gear/ IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER: - My story towards improved health, as a young mom - How the fact that I was a busy homesc...

I'm sharing lots of tips (and what I learned NOT to do) related to my recent weight loss, but we're also discussing overall health and wellness and the inherent value of real food and exercise, regardless of a number on a scale. Some things we cover today: --Why real food is important if you want to loose weight --How fermented foods and drinks help you loose weight --My favorite (deliciou...

Grab all the resources and recipes mentioned in this episode right here:  https://soulyrested.com/2023/03/12/encouragement-when-its-hard-to-make-real-food/ Grab the free pantry supply list (and listen to S4, E1 for how to use it) here:  SoulyRested.com/pantry Find my book,  Sweet Maple , all about delicious real food, here:  https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI  (on Amazon) or here:  https://bookshop.org/a/581...

Grab all the resources and recipes mentioned in this episode right here: https://soulyrested.com/2023/03/05/top-5-healthy-drinks-you-should-be-drinking-s4-e11/ Grab the free pantry supply list (and listen to episode 1 for how to use it) here: SoulyRested.com/pantry Find my book, Sweet Maple , all about delicious real food, here:  https://amzn.to/2OiAqWI (on Amazon) or here: https://bookshop.org/a/...