108 episodes

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.

Simple Doesn't Mean Easy Michelle Visser

    • Education
    • 5.0 • 120 Ratings

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.

    108. You need this medicinal herb in your life

    108. You need this medicinal herb in your life

    Win a copy of Terry Vesci's brand-new book (if you live in the continental U.S.). For a chance to win, just leave a podcast review. That's it. (more details here: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/)

    Join in my Pantry Challenge with my good friend, RuthAnn Zimmerman right here: https://soulyrested.com/challenge/

    Find Terry Vesci & her lavender products here: https://www.pinelavenderfarm.com/

    My lilac syrup recipe: https://soulyrested.com/2018/05/28/join-live-5-29-making-lilac-syrup/

    My lilac sugar recipe: https://soulyrested.com/2018/09/30/the-secret-to-making-amazing-lilac-sugar/

    My Lilac Blueberry Kombucha recipe: https://soulyrested.com/2018/07/11/lilac-blueberry-kombucha-totally-make/

    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/

    • 1 hr
    107. 13 ways to use a dandelion

    107. 13 ways to use a dandelion

    Today I'm settling the debate between my Dad and Grandmom... Are dandelions a weed or a treasure? Should a dandelion be pulled as a weed or used in one of many ways?

    How to dehydrate dandelion flowers (& why): https://soulyrested.com/2023/05/27/dehydrated-dandelion-flowers-how-why/

    How to make Strawberry Dandelion kombucha: https://soulyrested.com/2022/05/13/strawberry-dandelion-kombucha/

    How to make a simple syrup from dandelion flowers: https://soulyrested.com/2020/09/19/the-easiest-way-to-make-simple-syrup/

    How a dandelion was a Poor Woman's Bouquet (about Lula, my grandmom): https://soulyrested.com/2014/05/22/62/

    We started this conversation in episode 103
    listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/103-a-gardener-looks-at-weeds/id1502035061?i=1000650105547
    or watch here: https://youtu.be/z8iNqJw9u5k

    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/

    • 6 min
    106. 5 Foods You Should Know More About

    106. 5 Foods You Should Know More About

    Join me for thoughts on 5 foods you should know more about... and stick with me to the end (I promise, you'll be glad you did)
    For that previous episode about soda: listen to One Drink We Need to Ditch--why & how (Season 3, Episode 11)
    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/

    • 15 min
    105. Good Friday Reading

    105. Good Friday Reading

    A little break from the usual, since today is Good Friday.

    Reading from Passionate About the Passion Week, by William Varner

    Happy Easter

    • 6 min
    104. How to Choose a Grain Mill (& why this crazy lady has 3)

    104. How to Choose a Grain Mill (& why this crazy lady has 3)

    Enter Daily here for a chance to win a Grain Mill & more in the Real Ingredients Giftaway: https://soulyrested.com/free/

    In this episode, Michelle shares the story of her 3 grain mills and why she loves using fresh flour. She discusses the differences between the Classic Mill, the Harvest Mill, and the Mockmill Lino 200, highlighting their features, benefits, and drawbacks.

    Michelle emphasizes the importance of fresh flour and the nutritional value it provides. She also announces the winner of a book giveaway and encourages listeners to leave reviews for a chance to win another cookbook.

    Takeaways
    * Fresh flour is superior to enriched flour and provides more nutrients.
    * The Classic Mill is great for large batches of flour and can be stored for later use.
    * The Harvest Mill allows for flour on demand and provides good results.
    * The Mock Mill offers precise settings and produces high-quality flour.

    The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Grain Mill: https://soulyrested.com/2024/03/25/grain-mill/

    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/

    • 42 min
    103. A gardener looks at weeds

    103. A gardener looks at weeds

    Do weeds serve a purpose or need to be fully eradicated?

    Ways to use a dandelion ( & meet my grandmom): https://soulyrested.com/2014/05/22/62/
    12 things to ask yourself if you think you want to own a farm (& meet my dad, who influenced my own gardening so greatly): https://soulyrested.com/2016/08/17/being-raised-on-a-farm/

    Join me for a future Friday episode (in 2 weeks, since next week I realized is Good Friday and we're doing a speial mini episode for that) for 12 ways to enjoy & use the most common weed of all... the dandelion.

    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/
    All my favorite gardening tools: https://soulyrested.com/garden-2/

    • 5 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
120 Ratings

120 Ratings

Ajgilly67 ,

Great podcast

I love listening to Michelle. The episode with Terry Vesci was great. Lots of great information about growing lavender.

Heartandsoulfamilyfarm ,

Love this episode!

I’ve been listening to the episode with Terry Vesci and her lavender farm in Arizona but didn’t even make it half way through before I just HAD to check out their website so I could purchase some lavender right away! I’ve been using lavender for many years but had no idea it could be used so many different and wonderful ways! I’m not sure where to begin! Thank u for having Terri on your show and I can’t wait to get her new book!

LOVE Voila!!! ,

Meet A Lavender Farmer

This is my first time listening to your podcast. Hearing the discussion by you and Terry about all of the different ways to use lavender was really helpful. I have 7 lavender plants at my home but, until now, they have just been for the beauty of the plants. Now my mind is filled with the possibilities for the lavender plants I have. Thank you!!!

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