Simple Doesn't Mean Easy

Michelle Visser
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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.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    143. Three questions to ask about your food

    In this episode, we discuss the importance of simplifying food choices and understanding 3 key things about real food. We dive into how to not be misled by product names, the misleading nature of 'natural' labels, and the importance of choosing the right options for real food. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, this episode will encourage you to be mindful of food sources and to embrace the simplicity of real ingredients. See episode 142 for a deep dive into salt & to hear about 3 salt myths that we're busting. This episode is sponsored by: Nutrimill Impact Mil... go to https://soulyrested.com/flour/ Redmond Real Salt ... go to https://soulyrested.com/salt/ And make this the holiday season you give intentional gifts... Here's my gift guide to help: https://soulyrested.com/holiday/ Order an autographed copy of my book: https://terrific-cherry-777.myflodesk.com Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ 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/fl36xcgpvq Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747 Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.com/howto/ My book: https://amzn.to/45Pt8Pu My website: https://soulyrested.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souly.rested/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrested Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

    40 min

  2. 4 NOV

    142. Are heavy metals in salt killing us? | Debunking 3 Myths with Darryl Bosshardt

    In this episode, we're joined by renowned salt expert, Darryl Bosshardt, who is debunking 3 common myths surrounding salt. We discuss the misconceptions about salt's health effects and the reality of heavy metals found in salt. We touch on the historical context of dietary recommendations and the impact of processed foods on our health, we discuss the importance of trace elements in natural food, debunk misconceptions about iodine, and emphasize the benefits of consuming natural, unprocessed foods. We explore the advantages of choosing real foods over processed alternatives, advocating for a return to clean eating and sustainable practices. Lots more info here: https://soulyrested.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-salt-with-darryl-bosshardt-of-redmond-real-salt-s7-e1/ Just a few takeaways you gain after joining in on this conversation: -While processed foods contain unhealthy levels of refined salt, natural salt is essential for our health. -Heavy metals are present in all real foods, not just salt. -Eating a balanced diet can mitigate heavy metal exposure. -Natural foods contain trace amounts of metals, but our bodies can process them. -Iodine is crucial for thyroid health, but iodized salt is not the best source. -The iodine added to table salt is less than 10% bioavailable. -It's important to be aware of the source of your food and its processing. The previous episode with Darryl (a must listen!): Season 7 Episode 1: https://soulyrested.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-salt-with-darryl-bosshardt-of-redmond-real-salt-s7-e1/ Or watch here: https://youtu.be/QeG6P3fKlHY?si=9vmVVn6JMGTyFfGJ To help you avoid enriched flour: https://soulyrested.com/flour/ To help you avoid fluoride: https://soulyrested.com/livingwellwithdrmichelle/ Our previous talk with a holistic dentist: all the details are here--https://soulyrested.com/1-out-of-10-dentists/ And you can watch our talk here: https://youtu.be/oqN1ZPDAB-s?si=8BapPfXqZw9AVuAC The studies mentioned in this episode: This study in 1954 was the beginning of the anti-salt craze, when rats were fed copious (I’m talking insane) amounts of salt: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/13196737/ This study found that people eating less than recommended sodium had a 19% HIGHER risk of dangerous heart-related events: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22110105/ This study found that for the general population, there is no significant risk of either immediately developing or worsening any existing heart health issues via sodium: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2712563?guestAccessKey=8d6f8001-a1f8-4372-b8b9-a7d935d5d7a4&utm_source=silverchair&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=article_alert-jamainternalmedicine&utm_content=olf&utm_term=110518 This study found that sea salt consumption protected rats against hypertension and kidney damage: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5328355/ My favorite salt to buy in bulk (use code SOULYRESTED to save even more): https://glnk.io/oq72y/soulyrested4 (find it at SoulyRested.com/Salt) My Favorite Salt Products I think you'll love: https://soulyrested.com/salt/ Please check out our sponsor: soulyrested.com/flour *** Don't miss the intentional Gift Giving Guide: https://soulyrested.com/holiday/ *** Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ 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/fl36xcgpvq Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747 Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.co

    57 min

  3. 28 OCT

    141. Cover crops & all the things I never understood (part 2 of 2)

    The backyard gardener's Guide to Cover Crops: https://soulyrested.com/cover-crop-home-garden/ See part 1 here: https://youtu.be/62hPMJMB7lc Find my Top 10 favorite Redmond products here: https://soulyrested.com/salt/ Check out the Holiday Gift Guide: https://soulyrested.com/holiday/ My favorite source for cover crops: https://www.pntra.com/t/TUJGRklGSkJGTElKSExCRkpIRk1K?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trueleafmarket.com%2Fcollections%2Fcover-crop-planting-seeds The Soil Workshop playlist that covers the 3 most important things to improve your garden soil: • Soil Workshops Get all the information that we cover in the above workshops emailed to you, with links and discount codes: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.c... Details mentioned in this episode: https://soulyrested.com/soil/ The gardening tools I wouldn't want to garden without (& exclusive discount codes): https://soulyrested.com/garden-2/ Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ 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/fl36xcgpvq Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747 Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.com/howto/ My book: https://amzn.to/45Pt8Pu My website: https://soulyrested.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souly.rested/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrested Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

    29 min

  4. 21 OCT

    140. Cover crops & all the things I didn't know...

    In this episode (part 1 of 2 ) we break down the reasons to plant cover crops in home gardens and how to choose which types might be best for your soil. The Ultimate Guide to Cover Crops for a backyard gardener: https://soulyrested.com/cover-crop-home-garden/ The Soil Workshop playlist that covers the 3 most important things to improve your garden soil: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm62xrAvRF9h42-O9qkkn27GjJ-vA5rvd Get all the information that we cover in the above workshops emailed to you, with links and discount codes: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/t0iobxqv0n Details mentioned in this episode: https://soulyrested.com/soil/ The gardening tools I wouldn't want to garden without (& exclusive discount codes): https://soulyrested.com/garden-2/ Please check out our sponsor: https://bit.ly/3MAslZI Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ 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/fl36xcgpvq Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747 Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.com/howto/ My book: https://amzn.to/45Pt8Pu My website: https://soulyrested.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souly.rested/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrested Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

    34 min

  5. 14 OCT

    139. Why I will never can tomatoes again

    In today's episode, we're simplifying food preservation, making a case against canning, and discussing how to streamline the dehydration process. This is your step-by-step guide to creating delicious homemade tomato powder, with zero canning. We'll also cover some verstaile uses for tomato powder. My blender with a vacuum seal: https://bit.ly/3Gvmf98 More about Dehydrating Academy: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/qh26kg9qxn What to ask if you're choosing a dehydrator (video): https://youtu.be/nicoi54Teqg?si=rht9AM273qRNm2X4 What to ask if you're choosing a dehydrator (written guide): https://soulyrested.com/choosing-dehydrator/ Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ 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/fl36xcgpvq Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747 Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.com/howto/ My book: https://amzn.to/45Pt8Pu My website: https://soulyrested.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souly.rested/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrested Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

    36 min

  6. 7 OCT

    138. Five botanicals you need this flu season, with Shannon Mayernik

    Delve into the medicinal properties of 5 botanicals that can help boost immunity and relieve cold & flu symptoms this fall and winter. Discover wonderful ways to use elderberry, echinacea, yarrow, garlic, turmeric, and ginger, with tips for incorporating these herbs into your daily routines. Discover preservation methods for these herbs and shelf life as well. Find links (& discount codes!) to stock up on these powerhouse botanicals here: https://soulyrested.com/fall Shannon Mulligan-Mayernik is an herbalist & plant medicine maker, owner of Mayernik Kitchen, a Modern Day Herbal Apothecary in Pompton Plains, NJ. Shannon has been studying herbalism for the past 15 years and has found her life passion among the plants. Follow Shannon here: https://www.mayernikkitchen.com https://www.instagram.com/mayernikkitchen https://www.facebook.com/mayernikkitchennj Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ 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/fl36xcgpvq Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747 Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.com/howto/ My book: https://amzn.to/45Pt8Pu My website: https://soulyrested.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souly.rested/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrested Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

    35 min

  7. 30 SEPT

    137. Being content--the hardest and yet the easiest thing of all

    Contentment--a challenging yet simple aspect of life. Let's explore how we can adopt a mindset of gratitude & recognize the blessings in our lives, regardless of external circumstances. We'll discuss how to navigate feelings of envy and dissatisfaction and delve into the significance of being active and engaged in the present moment, regardless of one's current situation. Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ 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/fl36xcgpvq Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747 Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.com/howto/ My book: https://amzn.to/45Pt8Pu My website: https://soulyrested.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souly.rested/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrested Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

    28 min

  8. 23 SEPT

    136. Six ways to be a homesteader without a farm

    Want to be a homesteader but it's not possible for you now? This episode is for you! Today we're talking about the importance of simplifying life through practical steps and embracing a homesteadish lifestyle. She shares her experiences with food preservation, particularly dehydrating, and offers six tips for living a more fulfilling life without needing a traditional homestead. The conversation emphasizes the value of defining what is important & taking on challenges to foster personal growth. I share 6 Ways to be homesteady-ish: https://soulyrested.com/6-ways-to-start-homesteading-before-you-even-own-land/ Links I promised: SoulyRested.com/soil https://soulyrested.com/soil/ SoulyRested.com/fall for my favorite fall drinks (and discount codes) https://soulyrested.com/fall-drinks/ Get the Cover Crop Guide here: SoulyRested.com/cover https://soulyrested.com/cover/ SoulyRested.com/dehydrate use code PODCAST to save big Dehydrating Academy (use code PODCAST): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/qh26kg9qxn Playlist related to our topic today: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm62xrAvRF9h8417y4g3AAmXhQFD02nNp Chicory Tea Recipe: https://soulyrested.com/6-ways-to-start-homesteading-before-you-even-own-land/ Order an autographed copy of my book, Sweet Maple: https://polite-unit-467.myflodesk.com Pantry Staples you might like to make: https://soulyrested.com/category/pantry-staples/ Grab my complete Pantry Checklist: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ 15 ways to make money as a homesteader: https://soulyrested.com/how-homesteaders-make-money/ SoulyRested.com/create Today's sponsors: https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/?rfsn=6608843.849e87 (use code SOULYRESTED to save $$) https://lddy.no/u6ja (use code SOULYRESTED to save $$) https://www.pjatr.com/t/TUJGRklGSkJGTElKSExCRkpIRk1K?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trueleafmarket.com%2F

    37 min
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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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  • Creator
    Michelle Visser
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    143
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ℗ & © 2020 Michelle R Visser
  • Show Website
    Simple Doesn't Mean Easy

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