Simple Doesn't Mean Easy

James is also a published cookbook author, having co-authored the recipes in Margaret Floyd’s book, Eat Naked and co-authored the follow-up cookbook, The Naked Foods Cookbook. He most recently coauthored the recipes in Dr. Alejandro Junger’s book, Clean 7. Take a peek at my 8 all-time favorite teas (organic, delicious, AND a great price!) at https://soulyrested.com/teas/ Or go to https://lddy.no/u...

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...

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...