Michelle Visser

Simple Doesn't Mean Easy

Are you longing to simplify things just a little, amidst the crazy, loud, distracting clutter of life? That's where I was just 5 years ago, when my family started on this crazy ride toward simplifying things. Since "simple" is almost never synonymous with "easy," I was pretty much a failure at everything I tried. But along the way I learned that it's not only okay, but actually GOOD that simple joys require hard work. So I'm here to be your Encouragement Mentor in this sometimes difficult effort to simplify. Because we can do this, guys. Together.

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Author

Michelle Visser

Category

Education

Podcast website

redcircle.com

Latest episode

Oct 26, 2026

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Episodes

Why You Should Take Elderberry Syrup (S5, E12) 26.06.2023

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...

Social Media's Impact on Your Health, with Chris Martin (S5, E11) 19.06.2023

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...

Battling chronic illness, with Amber Benge (S5, E10) 12.06.2023

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...

Lessons from an unconventional dentist, with Dr Michelle Jorgensen (S5, E9) 05.06.2023

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...

Lessons from an unconventional nutritionist, Dr. Jaime Schehr (S5, E8) 30.05.2023

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/...

A Healthy Attitude Towards Food, with Amber Benge (S5, E7) 22.05.2023

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...

Are old-fashioned foods actually healthy? w/Jill Winger (S5, E6) 15.05.2023

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...

Surprising Ways to Relieve Stress, with Jill Winger (S5, E5) 08.05.2023

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...

4 Modern Health Problems & What to do About Them (S5, E4) 01.05.2023

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...

6 Things to do Because we Live in an Obese Society (S5, E3) 24.04.2023

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...

The #1 Thing I Did to Improve My Health (S5, E2) 17.04.2023

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...

4 Tips for Improving Your Health, at any age (S5 E1) 10.04.2023

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...

How I Lost 20 Pounds--6 tips (& 3 mistakes I made) (S4, E13) 20.03.2023

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...

The Biggest Lie They Sell Us About Our Food (S4, E12) 13.03.2023

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...

5 Healthy Things You Should be Drinking (S4, E11) 06.03.2023

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/...

8 MORE Things You Can Make (Better) Yourself (S4, E10) 26.10.2022

After the long list of staples that you can make better yourself in the last episode, we're tacking on 8 MORE in today's episode. Grab all the resources and recipes mentioned in this episode, and watch it on youtube, right here:  https://soulyrested.com/2022/10/26/8-things-you-can-make-better-yourself-s4-e10/ Today’s episode is sponsored by True Leaf Market… my absolute favorite seed compa...

7 Things You Can Make (Better) Yourself (S4, E9) 06.10.2022

Grab all the resources and recipes mentioned in this episode right here:  soulyrested.com/2022/10/04/7-things-you-can-make-better-yourself/ Grab the free pantry supply list (and listen to episode 1 for how to use it) here:  SoulyRested.com/pantry Dive into my free ecourse on fresh flour:  https://soulyrested.com/flour/ Find my book,  Sweet Maple , all about delicious real food, here:  https://amzn...

Motivating the Family to Help in the Kitchen (part 2) S4, E8 29.09.2022

Motivating the Family to Help in the Kitchen (part 2) Today we’re finishing talking about how to inspire family to help in the kitchen. Today I’m giving you some hands-on practical thoughts about getting older kids and dad to help with meal prep. Today’s episode is sponsored by True Leaf Market… my absolute favorite seed company. Go to SoulyRested.com/seeds to take advantage of the generous specia...

Motivating the Family to Help in the Kitchen (part 1) S4, E7 18.06.2022

Enjoy a great discount on my favorite appliances (but hurry, only through June!!) at SoulyRested.com/kitchen Check out how to save $129 on the grain mill special offer right here (only until Monday 6/20!): https://shrsl.com/3kevx or at SoulyRested.com/coupons Grab the free pantry supply list (and listen to episode 1 for how to use it) here: SoulyRested.com/pantry Dive into my free ecourse on fresh...

2 More Questions You Should Be Asking Yourself (S4, E6) 05.06.2022

Avoiding overwhelm—2 more questions to ask yourself (S4, E6) This episode is sponsored by my all-time favorite seed company that sells a whole lot more than seeds. See my fermenting springs, sprout garden and more: https://soulyrested.com/seeds/ Enjoy a great discount on my favorite appliances (but hurry, only through June!!) at SoulyRested.com/kitchen Grab the free pantry supply list (and listen...

Avoiding overwhelm—4 questions to ask yourself (S4, E5) 21.05.2022

This episode is sponsored by my all-time favorite seed company that sells a whole lot more than seeds. See my fermenting springs, sprout garden and more: https://soulyrested.com/seeds/ Grab the free pantry supply list (and listen to episode 1 for how to use it) here: SoulyRested.com/pantry Check out SoulyRested.com/coupons for current specials on many products I’ve mentioned in this season, especi...

Practical Ways to Make Real-Food Meals More Convenient (S4, E4) 05.05.2022

This episode is sponsored by my all-time favorite seed company that sells a whole lot more than seeds. See my fermenting springs, sprout garden and more: https://soulyrested.com/seeds/ Grab the free pantry supply list (and listen to episode 1 for how to use it) here: SoulyRested.com/pantry For free e-course on dehydrating: SoulyRested.com/dehydrate Check out SoulyRested.com/coupons for current spe...

12 Appliances that Make Real Food Convenient (S4, E3) 24.04.2022

Making Real Food Convenient with these 12 appliances that I love (S4, E3) Don’t miss out on the $10 off $50 at True Leaf Market right here: https://soulyrested.com/seeds/ Find links to my personal models of these 12 appliances (and more of my favorites) right here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/ Grab the free pantry supply list (and listen to episode 1 for how to use it) here: SoulyRested.com/pa...

How a freezer ups your game & why I have 4 (S4, E2) 10.04.2022

Making Real Food Convenient by using the freezer to its full potential (S4, E2) Don’t miss out on the $10 off $50 at my favorite seed company EVER: https://soulyrested.com/seeds/ Recipe for my Freezer Biscuits: https://soulyrested.com/2018/06/05/make-amazingly-easy-freezer-biscuits/ Find my ice cream maker (& all my favorite tools in my kitchen) right here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/ Gra...

The most important thing to making real food convenient (S4, E1) 03.04.2022

Season Four: Making Real Food Convenient Today we’re talking about the most important thing to do if you want to be able to make real food conveniently. But I’m also sharing an extensive, totally free resource with you to make this happen. Right away. Go to SoulyRested.com/pantry Today’s episode is sponsored by True Leaf Market… my absolute favorite seed company. Go to SoulyRested.com/seeds to tak...

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