Simple Doesn't Mean Easy

Michelle Visser
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Simple Doesn't Mean Easy Podcast

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. 2 HR. AGO

    135. Four things you need to know about your dog's food

    In this episode of the Simple Doesn't Mean Easy podcast, we discuss the importance of simplifying pet care, particularly focusing on dog nutrition. I share my journey in finding the right food for our dogs, Bixby and Selah, discussing both kibble and dehydrated dog food. And I break down the 4 key questions to consider when choosing dog food, so you can make an informed decision that you feel good about and that promotes your pets' well-being. Go to SoulyRested.com/dog for all those exciting dog products I mentioned that Bixby and Selah love: https://soulyrested.com/dog/ If you want to try our favorite dehydrated dog food, use code SOULYRESTED to save 50%!!: https://get.aspr.app/SH93E key takeaways in this episode: Dehydrated dog food retains more nutrients than processed kibble. Understanding the source of protein in dog food is crucial. Quality fat is important for a dog's diet. Researching where dog food is made can ensure better quality. Transparency from dog food companies is vital for pet owners. Investing in quality dog food can reduce future vet bills. Enrichment toys can enhance a dog's eating experience. It's important to balance different types of dog food for optimal health. Catch the previous episode about dehydrated organ powder (that's truly delicious): watch it here: https://youtu.be/HmY-g0HF8Tw?si=5Qjf-LJjea_tXSDa or listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-will-change-the-way-you-look-at-organ-meat-offal/id1502035061?i=1000645852738 or find episode 96 on your favorite podcast player: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ Cath the previous episode all about healthy fats, with RuthAnn Zimmerman: https://youtu.be/j6X-NspbKK8?si=bSS4ZW_3M71tIKCJ 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/

    26 min

  2. SEP 9

    134. Honey Bees: the gateway bugs, with Hilary Kearney

    Join Michelle and Hilary Kearney, the author of the book 'Heart of the Hive', as they talk about the many reasons you've never even thought of that bees are truly fascinating. Just a few minutes with Hilary and you will understand why she calls bees "the gateway bug." We dive into some of the mysteries and complexities of bee behavior and discuss intricate details of bees' eyes, grooming habits, and immune systems. We explore how bees navigate and communicate, and talk about many things that bees do that science can't explain. Join us for this great conversation, and you'll see the complexity and intelligence of bees in a way you never have before. To enter our exciting giveaway go to: https://soulyrested.com/honey/ 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/

    43 min

  3. SEP 2

    133. Preserving Food (the BEST way)

    In this episode, we're talking all about my absolute favorite way to preserve food. We talk about why dehydrating is my go-to method and we highlight all its benefits. And I'm super excited to roll out an indepth resource I think you'll love TODAY--Dehydrating Academy. Go to: SoulyRested.com/dehydrate Use code EARLYBIRD (or PODCAST) 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/

    25 min

  4. AUG 26

    132. Is antifreeze in ice cream?

    Is antifreeze in ice cream? And how can we do our own research, question our sources, and know what battles to fight? Most importantly, did you know you can make your own homemade maple ice cream with just 4 ingredients, in just 25 minutes? Listen to the end for the recipe for how to add one unique ingredient to your maple ice cream to make it amazing... and a unique ice cream variety you could never find in the store.. with or without anti-freeze. The episode is brought to you by the best garlic & more (save with code SIMPLE)-- Territorialseed.com/simple -- https://www.pjatr.com/t/TUJGR0xNRkJGTElKSExCR0tORUxI?url=https%3A%2F%2Fterritorialseed.com%2Fpages%2Fsimple-doesn-t-mean-easy-podcast Make Ice Cream with me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOMk02Ujf3o&t=2s My recipe for Maple Ice Cream: https://soulyrested.com/make-maple-ice-cream/ My recipe for Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream: https://soulyrested.com/mint-chocolate-chip-ice-cream-with-no-refined-sugar/ The helpful resource I mentioned for analyzing the ingredients in foods and personal care products in your life: https://www.ewg.org/ One study we discuss in this episode: https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/ethylene-propylene-glycol/propylene_glycol.html 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

  5. AUG 19

    131. Why we can't trust ingredients that are "generally recognized as safe"

    In this episode, we discuss the FDA's approval process and the loopholes that allow potentially harmful ingredients to be included in the food we eat and the cosmetics we use. I share the story of a popular food brand that had to recall a product due to severe health issues caused by one ingredient. One that was "FDA approved." Join me as we talk about small ways we can be vigilant about the food we consume. Don't miss the nutritious adaptogens & more at SoulyRested.com/summerdrink ( https://soulyrested.com/summer-drink-recipes/ ) Previous podcast episodes I referred to in this episode: honest talk with a previous Pfizer rep: LISTEN HERE--https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/115-navigating-real-food-for-kids-and-families-with/id1502035061?i=1000659251643 WATCH HERE--https://youtu.be/iPYBtzl1Uss?si=z3x-w8r7GIH0HZ-0 My talk with a former CEO of a multimillion-dollar consulting firm in the food industry: LISTEN HERE--https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/119-unmasking-big-foods-deceptions-learning-to-conquer/id1502035061?i=1000660775763 WATCH HERE--https://youtu.be/K3A-4o1PK4w?si=Uxkvs8-CCQpcXwaE My talk with David Stelzer, founder and CEO of Azure Standard, about the healthy choices of complex sugars: LISTEN HERE--https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-sugars-to-use-and-what-sugars-to-avoid/id1502035061?i=1000634613853 WATCH HERE--https://youtu.be/onh2xQkmUfg?si=GPolo33tGZqWY2hc Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ The source I read from in this episode: https://www.cspinet.org/cspi-news/how-food-companies-sneak-new-ingredients-past-fda?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&_kx=AwqjzNnzBNRLNINq6c0OYTKshMPHe9I00mgGI9vNxS0.QWRHAz 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/ The episode is brought to you by the best garlic & more-- Territorialseed.com/simple ( https://territorialseed.com/pages/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-podcast )

    25 min

  6. AUG 12

    130. You CAN overcome your addiction to junk food & soda

    In this episode, I honestly discuss my journey towards eating better, specifically my battle with Coke Zero. I share my recipe for making homemade Coke and encourage you to do it “scared” and realize others might not be “on board,” but try to make a healthy, homemade version of whatever your junk food nemesis is. You can do this! My coke recipe (I think you'll LOVE this): https://soulyrested.com/coke And definitely check out my Kombucha Academy. Use code PODCAST to save $$ https://soulyrested.com/kombucha/ The other podcast episodes I referenced that I think you'll love: honest talk with a previous Pfizer rep: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/115-navigating-real-food-for-kids-and-families-with/id1502035061?i=1000659251643 My talk with a former CEO of a multimillion-dollar consulting firm in the food industry: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/119-unmasking-big-foods-deceptions-learning-to-conquer/id1502035061?i=1000660775763 My talk with David Stelzer, founder and CEO of Azure Standard, about the healthy choices of complex sugars: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-sugars-to-use-and-what-sugars-to-avoid/id1502035061?i=1000634613853 A few scientific studies I referenced in today's episode: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23719144/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36195606/ This episode is sponsored by https://territorialseed.com/simple And the amazing tea company spotlighted in these delicious summer drinks: https://soulyrested.com/summerdrink/

    37 min

  7. AUG 5

    129. 4 simple things that have upleveled my garden

    In this episode, I share 4 simple changes that have unleveled my garden. Everything I mentioned in this episode can be found at SoulyRested.com/soil This episode is sponsored by my favorite source for garlic. They also have great cover crops, which we get into in this episode as well. Go to Territorialseed.com/simple for links & a nice discount code. All the things we chat about today that promote healthy plant growth and healthy soil can be found at SoulyRested.com/soil soil test: https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/products/soil-test-kit?rfsn=6608843.849e87 Take 15% off w code SOULYRESTED soil amendment: https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/products/mineralyte-soil-build?rfsn=6608843.849e87&variant=41753064538227 Take 15% off w code SOULYRESTED organic fertilizer: https://agrothrive.com/?ref=kozjrfko cover crops: https://www.pntra.com/t/TUJGR0xNRkJGTElKSExCR0tORUxI?url=https%3A%2F%2Fterritorialseed.com%2Fcollections%2Fcover-crops use code SIMPLE And be sure to go to SoulyRested.com/summerdrink ( https://soulyrested.com/summer-drink-recipes/ ) for all the details I mentioned on my favorite drink recipes and the botanicals I add to each. I think there's a lot here your family will love... SoulyRested.com/summerdrink 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. AUG 2

    128. Moisturizers shouldn't harm your immune system or cause birth defects

    In this episode, Michelle discusses the importance of using non-toxic facial products and shares three of her favorite non-toxic solutions. She highlights the harmful effects of endocrine disruptors found in many facial moisturizers, such as fragrances, formaldehyde, and toluene. Michelle recommends a non-toxic hyaluronic acid solution that naturally smooths wrinkles and nourishes the skin: https://just.crrnt.app/naBz3YLe (use code SOULYRESTED to save $$) She also recommends a serum made of jojoba oil that improves the skin's texture: https://just.crrnt.app/Mmz25Xql (use code SOULYRESTED to save $$) Finally, Michelle shares her favorite facial product made from tallow, which she finds incredibly soothing and nourishing: https://root-apothecary.com/products/tallow-face-serum?ref=MK4RG (use code SOULYRESTED to save $$) She encourages listeners to check their skincare products for harmful ingredients and provides a resource for learning more about endocrine disruptors. Find all of Michelle's favorite nontoxic products (& many discount codes) here: https://soulyrested.com/nontoxic/ 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/

    9 min
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About

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
    135
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ℗ & © 2020 Michelle R Visser
  • Show Website
    Simple Doesn't Mean Easy

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