Simple Doesn't Mean Easy

What if holiday gift giving could feel meaningful instead of overwhelming?

If you've ever spent hours scrolling for the perfect Christmas gift, only to feel like nothing is quite right, this episode of Simple Doesn't Mean Easy is for you!

Michelle Visser shares five simple ways to make holiday gift giving more thoughtful, intentional, and less stressful.

You'll learn how to choose gifts around the things your loved ones genuinely enjoy, create meaningful gift bundles without spending a fortune, and give experiences that help someone explore a skill they're excited about. Plus, discover how everyday items can become surprisingly thoughtful gifts and how planning ahead can help you avoid last-minute shopping stress.

By the end, you'll have a simpler approach to choosing gifts that make the people you love feel truly seen and appreciated — without overspending or endlessly searching for something better.

Because the best gifts aren't about impressing people. They're about showing them how well you know them.

🎁 Ready to simplify your holiday shopping? Visit the holiday gift guide at soulyrested.com/holiday for ideas organized around the interests of the people on your list.

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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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Your grain mill can do more than grind wheat berries.

In this episode we explore 2 lesser-known grains that can bring new flavor, variety, and protein to your homemade kitchen: field pea flour and fresh-milled cornmeal.

You’ll learn how to turn whole, dried field peas into a protein-rich flour, how to use it to thicken soups and gravies or add protein to your favorite baked goods, and why you shouldn’t try baking with it as your only flour.

Michelle also shares practical tips for protecting your grain mill when grinding larger seeds and removing the tough outer hulls from pea flour.

Then, discover why freshly milled corn tastes so different from store-bought cornmeal, how to choose the right corn for milling, and simple ways to use it in cornbread, tortillas, pizza, and English muffins.

If you love making real food from scratch, this episode will encourage you to look beyond wheat, experiment with ingredients you may not have considered, and discover new ways to make your everyday homemade food even more delicious.

This episode's sponsors:

https://www.hearthandhomesteadstore.com/shop Use Code SOULYRESTED to save $$

https://soulyrested.com/coffee

https://soulyrested.com/teas

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

In this episode, herbalist and plant medicine maker, Shannon Mayernik of Mayernik Kitchen, joins Michelle to explore the often-overlooked world of medicinal culinary herbs.

Discover the traditional herbal uses of 3 familiar favorites: sage, basil, and oregano. Shannon shares how she works with these plants, discusses the differences between common Italian basil and Tulsi, and explains how everyday ingredients can become herbal teas, infused oils, vinegars, and much more.

You'll also learn practical tips for harvesting your herbs, encouraging healthier growth, and making the most of the plants you already have.

You don't need an elaborate herb garden or a complicated collection of supplies to begin exploring traditional herbal practices. This conversation will inspire you to look at familiar plants in ways you never have before.

Discover how to bring a little more herbal wisdom into your everyday life!

This episode's sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf

https://soulyrested.com/coffee

https://soulyrested.com/teas

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

In this deep dive intoglyphosate and atrazine, we discuss why these chemicals are used in modern agriculture, and look at the foods that are deeply affected. But this isn't an episode designed to leave you scared of your food.

In fact, the biggest takeaway is the opposite: you have more control than you may think.

You'll walk away with practical ways you can begin changing what you bring into your kitchen, and you don't have to do it all at once.

If you're trying to feed your family better, reduce processed foods, learn more about where your food comes from, or simply make one healthier change at a time, this episode will give you both information and practical next steps.

Dive into the resource page created specifically for this episode, with additional information and sources for you to continue researching and making changes at a pace that works best for you: https://soulyrested.com/organic

This episode's sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf

https://soulyrested.com/coffee/

https://soulyrested.com/botanicals

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here:https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

What if you could keep your morning coffee—but make a few simple changes to make it a better choice?

If coffee is part of your daily routine, you’ll want to hear this conversation with women’s functional medicine practitioner Dr. Lori.

She breaks down what to look for when choosing your coffee, including mycotoxins, oxidation, pesticides, organic certifications, sourcing, freshness, and storage.

You’ll also learn why “organic” may not tell the whole story, why grinding your beans fresh matters, how to store your coffee, and how your caffeine intake may affect you differently than someone else.

Most importantly, you’ll walk away with practical ways to make better coffee choices—without necessarily giving up the morning ritual you love.This episode's sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf

https://soulyrested.com/coffee

https://soulyrested.com/teas/

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you never thought cover crops were for small backyard gardens, this episode is for you.

Dive into the FREE Soil Challenge I created for you: https://soulyrested.com/cover/

Michelle shares what she's learned after experimenting with 3 different ways of using cover crops in her own garden over the past 6 years—including what worked beautifully, what she didn't love, and the method she's currently using.

You'll learn how cover crops can improve soil health, add organic matter, support the living organisms in your soil, and help set your garden up for a more productive growing season.

And if you live somewhere with a short growing season, don't assume cover crops aren't practical for you. Michelle talks specifically about the challenges of gardening in a colder climate and how she's adapted her approach.

Most importantly, this episode will help you see that you don't need a huge garden, acres of land, or a complicated system to start improving your soil. Even a small garden—or containers on your back deck—will benefit when you start thinking differently about your soil.

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This episode's sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf

https://soulyrested.com/coffee

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

This episode is a little different from the discouraging food-industry news we often hear. This is an encouraging story about what happens in real world examples of replacing ultra-processed food with fresh, whole foods.

You’ll hear what several military bases are doing differently, why soldiers are actually lining up to eat the new food, and the surprising numbers showing that feeding people better may actually cost less, not more.

If you've ever thought that real food is too expensive, too complicated, or impossible to serve on a large scale, this episode offers a powerful real-world example that may change the way you think about real food forever.

And perhaps most encouraging of all, it's a reminder that real food can win when we make it delicious, accessible, and worth choosing.

This episode's sponsors:

I love Grand Teton Ancient Grains. Find out my favorites and how I use them:

https://soulyrested.com/wholegrain

https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

My podcast: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

This episode of Simple Doesn't Mean Easy is for anyone who feels like they're carrying too much, thinking too far ahead, or struggling to find gratitude in a difficult season.

Two very different stories uncover a surprisingly simple lesson about gratitude.

Sometimes we need to step back and see the bigger picture. Other times, looking too far ahead only makes us feel more overwhelmed, and we need to focus on the one simple step directly in front of us.

As you listen, you'll be encouraged to look closer about the season you're currently in.

You'll walk away with a simple mental framework you can return to whenever life feels overwhelming—and hopefully a renewed awareness of the small, beautiful things that are already happening right in front of you.

This episode's sponsors:

soulyrested.com/whole-grain

soulyrested.com/coffee

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

What if milling your own flour is only part of the story?

If you're going to the trouble of buying a grain mill and making fresh-milled flour for your family, have you ever stopped to wonder where those wheat berries came from and how they were grown?

In this episode, we’re going behind the scenes of a regenerative organic family farm with sixth-generation farmer Jade Koyle of Grand Teton Ancient Grains in Idaho.

Jade shares what actually happens in the fields where your wheat is grown—and I think you're going to look at your flour very differently after this conversation.

You'll come away from this episode with a better understanding of your wheat, your flour, regenerative farming, ancient grains, and why knowing your farmer might be one of the most important steps you can take when you're trying to improve the food you're feeding your family.

Your flour doesn't begin in your kitchen.

It begins in the soil.

And once you understand what happens there, you may never look at a wheat berry the same way again.

This episode's sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/wholegrain/

https://soulyrested.com/coffee

https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf/

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here:https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

How much do you actually know about the coffee you're drinking every day?

In this episode, we sit down with Tiffany Gardner, COO of Java Planet Organic Coffee Roasters, to uncover what we should really be looking for when choosing coffee.

You'll discover:

- how organic certification works,

- why shade-grown and bird-friendly coffee matter,

- how farming practices can affect the quality of your coffee,

- why mold and heavy-metal testing has become such an important conversation.

You'll also discover something that might completely change the way you think about decaf coffee.

Most importantly, this episode will help you become a more informed coffee shopper. Instead of being overwhelmed by labels and marketing claims, you'll walk away knowing which questions to ask, what certifications to look for, and why knowing the source of your coffee matters.

Because just like the food we put on our tables, the quality of what we put in our morning cup definitely matters.

This episode's sponsors:

Meet Grand Teton Ancient Grains & discover my personal favorite grains they grow and how I use each one here:

https://soulyrested.com/wholegrain

https://soulyrested.com/coffee

https://soulyrested.com/teas

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

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

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

What if the solution to America's food problems isn't waiting for the government to fix what's on grocery store shelves?

In this episode, we delve into the confusing world of GRAS—“Generally Recognized as Safe”—ingredients and explain what a new FDA proposal could actually mean for the chemicals, additives, preservatives, dyes, sweeteners, and other ingredients making their way into our food.

But more importantly, we look beyond the headlines and understand why food reform is so complicated—and why simply celebrating a government announcement may not be enough.

You'll come away with a clearer understanding of what's happening, why there are still so many loopholes, and what you can actually do right now to make a difference for your family.

And the answer isn't throwing away everything in your pantry. It's taking one simple step at a time: becoming more informed, making one better substitution, learning to make more foods yourself, and ultimately using your purchasing power to tell food companies what you want.

This episode's sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/wholegrain

https://soulyrested.com/coffee

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🎧 Episode 214 — https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wk0Ynl0x5dFZu0QCUkMVC

Hear from a former Big Food insider about how processed foods are deliberately engineered to make us crave them.

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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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Feel like you're never doing enough?

If you look around at what everyone else is doing and feel overwhelmed by all the things you should be doing—eating better, exercising more, sleeping more, taking care of your family better, improving your home, growing your food, building better habits, deepening your relationships—you may need this reminder: you don't have to do it all.

Today we're breaking down the 5 pillars that need your attention. Just 5.

But more importantly, we're talking about how to make progress without turning healthy living into another source of stress.

If you're in a difficult season, or a waiting season, this episode's for you too. Sometimes we're so focused on the next thing that we fail to recognize how far we've already come. And sometimes the season that feels like it's breaking us is actually preparing us for what's next.

You'll be encouraged to slow down, notice the good that's already in your life, take one small step at a time, and focus on what's right in front of you instead of worrying about everything else.

And don't miss the final section, where Michelle dives into the surprising physical and mental benefits of gratitude and shares what she feels is truly the greatest ways to simplify everything.

This episode's sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/botanicals

https://soulyrested.com/coffee

https://soulyrested.com/wholegrain

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Starting to mill your own flour is exciting—until you're faced with the overwhelming question of which wheat berries to use. In this episode, Michelle simplifies the process by sharing the exact 3-grain starter kit she recommends for beginners.

Dive into misconceptions and incorrect common advice that often falls short, how to confidently choose ancient and heritage grains, and where each grain shines in baking.

You'll also learn the perfect gateway grain, why Rouge de Bordeaux is Michelle's favorite bread wheat, and what ancient grain is one of the most fascinating ones to experiment with.

Whether you're buying your first grain mill or simply want healthier, more flavorful bread, this episode gives you a practical roadmap for getting started.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

* Why choosing wheat berries is often harder than choosing a grain mill.

* The common beginner advice that's wrong and too simplistic.

* A simple 3-grain "starter kit" helps new millers gain confidence without buying dozens of grains.

* Why spelt is an ideal all-purpose ancient grain for beginners and the best recipes to use it in.

* Why a heritage hard wheat like Rouge de Bordeaux makes exceptional sandwich bread.

* Why einkorn is a fun grain to experiment with, especially for people seeking ancient grains and those with gluten sensitivities.

* How using different grains increases flavor variety and nutritional diversity.

* Resources for sourcing quality wheat berries and even purchasing freshly milled flour from farmers if you don't yet own a grain mill.

This episode's sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf

https://soulyrested.dashery.com/

https://soulyrested.com/coffee

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

Have you noticed AI showing upeverywhere?Are you tired of wondering if the advice you're watching or reading is even coming from a real person? As artificial intelligence becomes woven into nearly every part of our lives, it's getting harder to know who—or what—you can trust.

In this episode, we explore both the incredible benefits and the hidden drawbacks of AI, why convenience isn't always worth the trade-off, and why real-life experience still matters in a world increasingly driven by algorithms.

You'll also discover simple ways you can help preserve authentic voices online and ensure the creators you trust continue to be found.

If you've ever felt like the internet is becoming less personal and more artificial, this conversation will leave you feeling informed, encouraged, and empowered to make a difference.

Michelle shares the surprising story of an Instagram reel that unexpectedly went viral, bringing almost 20,000 new followers and revealing just how many people are feeling overwhelmed by the rapid rise of artificial intelligence.

Today real human knowledge, personal experience, and authentic relationships are becoming more valuable than ever. Join in as we draws parallels between convenience in technology and convenience in food, encouraging you to think critically about both.

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This episode's sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/botanicals

https://soulyrested.com/coffee

https://99counties.com/

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

For years it felt like Big Food was winning—but the latest market data tells a different story.

If you've ever wondered whether your everyday food choices really matter, this episode offers hope—and proof that they do.

In this episode, learn about encouraging research showing that Americans are choosing more minimally processed food options. Find out what may be leading to this trend and why this consumer shift matters.

Your grocery dollars influence the food industry, and even one small change at a time can make a meaningful difference for your family's health.

Michelle also shares updates from life on the homestead, including Bill's health, this year's challenging garden season, the benefits of cover crops, why she grows her own garlic and is expanding her strawberry patch, and practical encouragement for anyone trying to eat healthier without becoming overwhelmed.

This episode's sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/heritage/

https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf

https://soulyrested.com/teas

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

Cover Crops Resource Hub: https://soulyrested.com/cover/

Access to the FREE Free Fall Soil Challenge: https://soulyrested.com/cover/

The market study discussed: https://www.supermarketperimeter.com/articles/14321-research-finds-which-food-brands-are-most-exposed-to-upf-fallout

Chart showing obesity rates by country:

Regenerative American Meat: https://99counties.com/

Code SIMPLE50

Tallow & Real Food Wellness Resources: https://soulyrested.com/wellness/

Past Podcast Episodes Mentioned in this episode:

Episode 226 – Bill's health scare and anxiety symptoms

Episode 221 – Glyphosate in our food

Episode 220 – How to render lard

Episode 218 – Breaking junk food addiction (with Glenn Livingston)

Episode 215 – Processed foods and children's behavior (with Amy Sprouse)

Episode 214 – How Big Food engineers our cravings

Episode 223 – Fresh flour bread tips

Episode 222 – Healthy breakfasts

Episode 205 – RuthAnn Zimmerman on making realistic food changes

Episode 203 – Human hair and duck feathers in bread

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

What if the best way to celebrate summer—and even strengthen your family—is by slowing down?

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we explore a different kind of patriotism today—one rooted in family, food, and connection. 

 We break down 15 practical ways families can spend less time on screens and more time creating meaningful memories together through simple real-food activities all summer long.

From fruit picking and homemade syrups to kombucha, sun tea, dehydrating food, freeze-drying, hiking, picnics, and coffee shop adventures, this episode offers you 15 ideas that will help your family reconnect while learning valuable life skills. 

We also discuss why becoming less dependent on modern food systems matters, and stick with this episode to the very end for an important reminder about pursuing simple living in a way that strengthens family relationships, rather than creating tension.

This episode's sponsors:

Meet Guardian Grains, an amazing organic, regenerative family farm and stock up on the best hertiage grains with my exclusive code here-- https://soulyrested.com/heritage

https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf

https://soulyrested.com/teas

Links discussed in this episode:

Episode 205 -How to Eat Better and Save Money (with Ruth Ann Zimmerman) https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HeEgLe99an2PHiRR31Ebw?si=9-01VLdcTvepdnkKmHjYMw

Episode 189 -Three Kitchen Tools I Use on Repeathttps://open.spotify.com/episode/46p9aGX4wOAHP7BphdtPKt?si=nQEyAZsuRc6lVvglynBmNw

The Most simple floral Syrup recipe:https://youtu.be/0eVJGANdnSQ?si=0M7j_H2YJVnefFVs

Podcast Email Signup:https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

Kombucha Resources: https://soulyrested.com/kombucha/

Favorite Loose Leaf Tea Recipes :https://soulyrested.com/teas/

Dehydrator Buying Guide:https://soulyrested.com/choosing-dehydrator/

Freeze Dryer Cost Analysis:https://soulyrested.com/freeze-dryer-pay-off/

More Resources:

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here:https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

 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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Thinking about getting backyard chickens? There are 3 problems you really need to know about first.

Most people see the fresh eggs, cute chicks, and homestead charm—but few talk about the challenges that catch new chicken owners completely off guard. What happens when your hens suddenly stop laying strong eggs? How do you deal with parasites without spending a fortune? And can you really protect your flock from predators?

In this episode, Michelle shares the hard-earned lessons she's learned after more than a decade of raising chickens. You'll learn everything you need to know to prevent the 3 chicken care problems you're bound to run into before they become expensive headaches.

You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at Michelle's custom chicken coop, including the features she now considers essential, the upgrades she'd make differently, and what she wishes she had known before investing in a new coop.

Get the inside scoop on how to order a custom-built coop: https://www.thehenhousecollection.com/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=youtube_leads_fall2025

If you're wondering whether backyard chickens are worth it—or you want to avoid the mistakes that frustrate so many beginners—this episode will help you start with confidence.

This episode's sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf

https://soulyrested.com/heritage

https://soulyrested.com/teas

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

What if the very things you're rushing past today become the things you'd miss most tomorrow?

In today's episode, you'll be challenged to see your relationships, struggles, and everyday moments through an entirely new lens. Through powerful stories of loss, grief, gratitude, and resilience, you'll discover why the smallest moments in life often matter the most—and why many of us don't realize it until it's too late.

You'll hear heartfelt reflections from people who have lost someone they love, learn practical ways to find hope when life feels overwhelming, and uncover a surprising lesson in a memorable allegory that you won't soon forget.

Whether you're grieving a loss, navigating a difficult season, waiting for a breakthrough, or simply feeling worn down by life's challenges, this episode will encourage you to notice the joys and find beauty even in the most difficult places.

You'll walk away with a renewed appreciation for the people you love, a fresh perspective on hardship, and one simple mindset shift that can help you face whatever season you're in right now with greater peace, purpose, and hope.

Use code PRIME to stack 55% off the current sale price on Fresh Flour University this month: https://soulyrested.com/flour/

This episode's sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf

https://soulyrested.com/heritage (Guardian Grains)

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

In this eye-opening episode, you'll learn how chronic stress and anxiety sometimes manifest in surprising and even frightening physical ways. You'll discover why understanding these warning signs matters, what to do when a loved one experiences sudden confusion or memory loss, and how knowledge can help bring calm during a medical crisis.

You'll also walk away with practical, research-backed strategies for managing anxiety, lowering stress levels naturally, improving resilience, and supporting your overall health.

From simple techniques to lifestyle habits that can make a significant difference, this episode is packed with actionable tools you can start using today.

Finally, you'll be challenged to consider an important question: Are you fully appreciating the people you love? You'll discover simple ways to strengthen your relationships and avoid taking everyday moments for granted.

Whether you're navigating stress yourself, caring for someone you love, or simply looking for practical ways to live with more intention, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and hope.

Michelle walks listeners through the lessons she is learning, first-hand, about stress management, lifestyle changes, and prioritizing health.

She also shares practical strategies for reducing anxiety naturally and closes with heartfelt reflections on marriage, gratitude, and ways to appreciate your spouse before tragedy reminds you how precious everyday life really is.

Use code PRIME to stack 55% off the current sale price on Fresh Flour University this month: https://soulyrested.com/flour/

This episode's sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf

https://soulyrested.com/heritage (Guardian Grains)

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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

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Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.com/howto/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Rachel McCord appeared to have everything: successful businesses, national media recognition, celebrity connections, and a thriving career. Then at just 32 years old, she received shocking news—she needed open heart surgery with significant risks. Facing her own mortality forced Rachel to reevaluate everything she believed about success, achievement, motherhood, faith, and purpose.

In this powerful conversation, Rachel shares how trauma, striving, and perfectionism quietly shaped her life, the three life-changing questions she asked herself before surgery, and the framework she now uses to make every major decision. This episode is an invitation to stop chasing endless accomplishments and start building a value-driven life rooted in love, stewardship, intentionality, and faith.

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Key Takeaways:

- Success doesn't guarantee fulfillment.

- Major life challenges often reveal misplaced priorities.

- You cannot do everything—and trying to will eventually break you.

- Perfectionism prevents many people from ever getting started.

- Trauma and past wounds can quietly fuel achievement-driven lifestyles.

- Intentional living begins with understanding what truly matters.

- Love, stewardship, and equipping others create a meaningful legacy.

- Your influence doesn't have to be large to make a significant impact.

- Asking the right questions can completely transform your priorities.

- Healing often begins with honesty, forgiveness, and surrender.

- Every heartbeat is an opportunity to live with purpose.

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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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

It's time to get to the truth about the booming tallow skincare industry. Why did tallow products explode in popularity? How can you spot fake or low-quality tallow balms online? And are many mainstream skincare products doing more harm than good?

Lily Wilmoth, founder of Hearth and Homestead, explains the science behind skin health, the importance of fat-soluble vitamins, and why ancestral skincare methods are making a comeback.

We dive deep into ingredient transparency, FDA loopholes, synthetic fragrances, and the growing movement toward regenerative farming and natural wellness.

And we break down some of of the most-loved products, including magnesium butter for sleep and restless legs, Aleppo soap inspired by ancient traditions, and a nourishing facial system designed to support the skin barrier naturally.

If you’ve ever wondered if “clean skincare” is truly clean — this episode will completely change the way you think about skincare.

This episode's sponsor: https://soulyrested.com/soap

Key Takeaways From This Episode:

How to identify trustworthy small skincare brands

Why regenerative farming and ingredient sourcing matter in skincare

Why tallow skincare suddenly became wildly popular after 2020

The surprising differences between real tallow balm and cheap knockoffs

How misleading labeling in skincare can deceive consumers

Why many “clean” skincare products still contain questionable ingredients

The role fat-soluble vitamins play in skin health

Why animal fats may nourish skin differently than plant oils alone

How the skin microbiome impacts acne, eczema, and irritation

What magnesium does for restless legs, sleep, muscle tension, and stress

The fascinating history behind ancient soap

How over-cleansing may actually damage your skin barrier

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

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

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

In this episode of the Simple Doesn't Mean Easy podcast, Michelle Visser shares two game-changing techniques that can completely transform fresh milled flour bread baking.

Michelle explains why fresh flour often produces dense, hard bread when used like commercial flour and breaks down the science behind hydration, bran, and gluten development. She introduces listeners to the powerful techniques of Tangzhong and Yudane, showing how these methods improve softness, texture, rise, and shelf life naturally—without additives or preservatives.

The episode also dives into choosing the right wheat berries, understanding why commercial flour behaves differently, and how fresh flour can create healthier, more nourishing homemade bread. Whether you're brand new to fresh milled flour and grain mills or frustrated with failed loaves, this episode offers practical solutions that can dramatically improve your baking results.

Join Michelle today for practical tips on making nutritious, real food breakfast options at home, with recipes and tips to help you incorporate more real food into your daily routines.

Key Topics:

Nutritional benefits of fresh flaked oats

How commercial oats are processed and lose nutrients

Simple methods to make your own flaked oats at home

Recipes for nutritious oatmeal and granola

The impact of food processing on nutrient content

This episode's sponsors:

One of my favorite family farms, for heritage grains & fresh flour: https://soulyrested.com/heritage

https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

What does the 2026 Farm Bill mean for you? In this eye-opening episode, Michelle breaks down the shocking prevalence of glyphosate in everyday foods and 4 Things you never knew about glyphosate (spoiler alert: It's even worse than you thought.)

This episode explains how glyphosate impacts health, hormones, and nutrient absorption, and explores its links to infertility and chronic disease.

The episode also analyzes the controversial 2026 Farm Bill, including a last-minute public push and what it really means.

Michelle shares her own personal perspective on the bill’s final outcome (you might be surprized).

What starts as concern turns into cautious optimism, as she explains how the 2026 Farm Bill that passed just last week could potentially play a major role in restoring soil health, reducing chemical use, and creating sustainable farming systems.

Stick with us to the end for hands-on, practical encouragement that could be life-changing for you and your family.

This episode's sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/heritage/

https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf

https://soulyrested.com/botanicals

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle breaks down the truth about cooking fats—and why many commonly used oils may be harming your health. She explains the dangers of hydrogenated seed oils, including their link to inflammation and chronic disease, and shares why switching to traditional fats like lard, butter, and tallow can make a meaningful difference.

Michelle walks listeners step-by-step through how to render lard at home, simplifying what often feels like an intimidating process. She also explains the nutritional benefits of pasture-raised lard—especially its vitamin D content—and how it can support overall health, even helping with seasonal mood changes.

Whether you’re ready to make your own lard or just want to choose better fats at the store, this episode gives you practical, actionable steps to upgrade your kitchen and your health.

The BEST lard you can buy from regenerative US farms (just search "lard"):

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Fill up a box with amazing meat while you're there!

More on all this in today's episode:

- Seed oils are highly processed and linked to inflammation and chronic disease

- Many “healthy” oils (like avocado oil) are often mislabeled or diluted with cheap oils

- Lard (especially pasture-raised) is a nutrient-dense, stable cooking fat

-Lard contains vitamin D, which may help support mood—especially in low-sunlight seasons

- High smoke point fats (like lard) are safer for cooking and don’t break down as easily

- You don’t need to make your own—there are quality sources available to buy

- Rendering lard at home is far simpler than most people think

- Different types of pork fat (leaf fat vs. back fat) produce different qualities of lard

- Using a mix of butter + lard can improve both flavor and nutrition in baking

This episode's sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/heritage/

https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf

https://soulyrested.com/botanicals

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Is gluten really the problem?

What if the real story starts long before your flour hits the kitchen?

In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, we go straight to the source—literally. Michelle sits down with a multi-generational wheat farmer and miller to uncover what’s changed in our grain over time—and why ancient grains like einkorn are making a comeback.

You’ll hear what’s happening in the soil, how modern wheat has been altered for efficiency (not nutrition), and why freshly milled flour behaves completely differently in your baking.

And don’t miss the end of this episode—where we break down why some people who struggle with modern wheat can tolerate ancient grains, and what that actually means for your kitchen.

In this episode, we cover:

-The real difference between ancient grains and modern wheat

-Why einkorn is NOT just “another trendy flour”

-How farming practices impact nutrition and digestibility

-What changes when you mill your own flour at home

-Why your bread might not taste like it used to

-The surprising truth about gluten (this might change how you think about it)

This episode's sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf

https://soulyrested.com/teas

https://soulyrested.com/coffee

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle sits down with Glenn Livingston, a former food industry insider turned expert in binge eating and food addiction recovery.

After struggling with his own compulsive eating and reaching nearly 300 pounds, Glenn reveals how processed foods are deliberately engineered to trigger cravings at a neurological level—making overeating feel impossible to control.

In today's episode:

You’ll also learn practical strategies to stop binge eating, including how to:

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of junk food cravings, this episode offers a realistic, science-backed way to finally break free.

This episode's sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/coffee

https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf

https://soulyrested.com/tea

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

In this deeply personal Easter episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle shares a powerful reflection on faith, hardship, and the true meaning of provision. Walking through a painful season involving a loved one’s wrongful incarceration, she explores the Biblical story of manna and what it reveals about our modern obsession with self-sufficiency.

From food storage and wheat berries to the limits of prepping, this episode challenges the idea that we can fully provide for ourselves. Instead, it offers a refreshing perspective on daily dependence, community support, and trusting God through uncertainty.

Whether you're interested in real food, homesteading, or deeper life meaning, this episode will shift how you think about “daily bread.”

It turns out gratitude exists alongside suffering—not after it.

And true preparedness is learning skills and sharing, not hoarding.

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle sits down with holistic health educator Karen “Zuzu” Arms to explore the powerful connection between the nervous system and chronic illness.

Through deeply personal stories—including their daughters’ serious health struggles—they uncover how many conditions may be rooted in nervous system dysfunction rather than isolated symptoms.

They break down why inflammation isn’t always the enemy, how diet directly impacts cellular and neurological health, and why modern medicine often misses the bigger picture.

This conversation challenges conventional thinking and offers a fresh perspective on healing—focusing on root causes, simple lifestyle shifts, and the body’s incredible ability to recover.

This episode's sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/coffee

https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf

https://soulyrested.com/teas

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

In this episode, Michelle sits down with Amy Sprouse, a holistic health educator who studied public health at Johns Hopkins, to explore the powerful connection between gut health, nutrition, and children’s behavior.

They break down details about processed foods' effects on children that you haven't thought about yet—and what parents can do about it.

Amy shares a fresh perspective on why kids today aren’t just “overstimulated,” but often physically under-stimulated, and how this imbalance affects the nervous system. The conversation also dives into the role of the microbiome, inflammation, and missing beneficial bacteria in shaping emotional regulation. If you've wondered how to improve child behavior naturally, why kids are always sick, or about foods that affect kids mood, this is a must listen.

Most importantly, this episode offers simple, realistic steps for moms—from improving breakfast choices to supporting gut health with fiber and probiotics—without overwhelm.

If you’ve ever wondered how much your child’s behavior could be linked to what they eat, this episode is a must-listen.

And moms, you don’t need to change everything overnight—small changes over time matter most.

This episode's sponsors:

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Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

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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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle Visser speaks with former food industry consultant Dr. Glenn Livingston, who once advised major food corporations on how to sell more processed foods.

Dr. Livingston reveals how processed foods are intentionally engineered to keep consumers eating. From strategic packaging and advertising psychology to subtle flavor variations within a single bag of chips, food companies use sophisticated techniques to trigger our brain’s natural instincts for variety and reward.

The conversation also explores how marketing claims—such as “made with avocado oil” or “no artificial dyes”—can make ultra-processed foods appear healthier than they really are.

Dr. Livingston explains why processed foods create powerful cravings and why reducing them can dramatically improve eating habits. He also shares practical tools to help people regain control over their food choices and stop rationalizing unhealthy habits.

This episode offers an eye-opening look into the psychology and science behind modern processed foods—and how to break free from their grip.

Please check out our sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/coffee

https://soulyrested.com/wholegrain

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Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

Visit https://soulyrested.com/ for more

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

Podcast: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle Visser breaks down a major problem with current dietary guidelines: the confusing advice to eat more “whole grains.”

Most shoppers assume that choosing whole wheat bread at the grocery store means they are making a healthier choice. But Michelle explains that many commercial breads labeled “whole wheat” are still made from refined flour and contain a long list of dough conditioners, preservatives, and emulsifiers designed for industrial baking.

She explores the hidden ingredients often found in store-bought bread, how they affect gut health, and why modern wheat products can contribute to gluten sensitivities.

Michelle also shares why fresh-milled flour and true whole grains provide more nutrients and support a healthier gut microbiome.

Most importantly, she encourages listeners to approach real food changes with baby steps, focusing on progress rather than perfection.

The current dietary guidelines encourage eating more whole grains, but most people misunderstand what that means.

Most “whole wheat” bread in grocery stores is still made with refined flour, with bran added back in.

Store-bought bread often contains chemical dough enhancers, emulsifiers, and preservatives.

These ingredients are designed to:

-extend shelf life

-standardize machine production

-create uniform texture and appearance.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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

Are whole grains as healthy as we think?

Join me as we break down what really happens when you grind wheat berries into fresh milled flour. We'll discuss two nutrients that are almost entirely LOST when we mill fresh flour.

But don’t panic.

We'll also go over some simple solutions, from what you eatwithyour bread to what grains you millforyour bread.

If you care about feeding your family nutrient-dense food — this episode is essential listening.

This episode's sponsors: https://soulyrested.com/wholegrain/

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here:https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle breaks down why eggs may be the most underrated high-quality protein available today. With 97% digestibility and all nine essential amino acids, eggs provide complete protein in one simple, affordable food.

But the real surprise? Eggs are one of the most bioavailable sources of lutein — a powerful carotenoid that protects eye health, filters blue light, and helps reduce age-related macular degeneration.

Michelle also compares free-range eggs to conventional store-bought eggs, explaining differences in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamin E, and yolk color. She shares personal experience raising backyard chickens in New England, discusses preserving eggs through freeze drying, and ends with a simple, family-favorite egg soufflé recipe.

If you want to prioritize high-quality protein the simple way — this episode is for you.

This episode's sponsors:

The BEST cold brew system: https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf/

Find some of my all-time favorite ancient grains here...

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And https://soulyrested.com/teas/

The study mentioned: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16988120/#:~:text=Abstract,the%20yolk%20of%20chicken%20eggs. 

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here:https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Are expensive “healthy” snacks actually wrecking your gut — and your budget?

Let's down the new food pyramid and dietary guidelines — what they got right, what still needs work, and why avoiding ultra-processed foods is the biggest win for your health.

But here’s the practical part: instead of just saying “stop eating processed food,” Michelle shares 3 powerful food preservation methods that make real food convenient, affordable, and long-lasting:

✔️ Fermenting for gut health

✔️ Dehydrating for space-saving storage

✔️ Freeze drying for healthy snacks you'll crave

You’ll hear how she preserved over 300 quarts of food — valued at nearly $6,000 — and how small, steady steps over time can transform your pantry and your family’s health.

If you want to eat less processed food without overwhelm, this episode gives you a real-life roadmap.

I LOVE my freeze dryer: https://bluealpinefreezedryers.com/SOULYRESTED

Use code SOULYRESTED to save $$ (and enjoy FREE shipping)

Please check out our sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf

https://soulyrested.com/wholegrain/

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ALL my fermenting recipes (veggies & fruit here): https://soulyrested.com/category/fermented-food-and-drinks/page/2/

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Is gluten really the problem—or have we been blaming the wrong thing all along?

This week, the FDA made headlines with a new move on gluten labeling, and many people celebrated it as a major win. But today we're going to break down why this decision won’t actually make us healthier—and may even make things worse.

If you’ve gone gluten-free and still don’t feel great…

If you’ve been told gluten is toxic…

If you rely on “gluten-free” foods to feel better…

This episode is for you.

Michelle breaks down:

Why gluten itself isn’t the real enemy

How modern flour processing destroyed wheat’s nutrition

Why gluten-free processed foods may be more inflammatory than regular junk food

What fresh-milled flour, ancient grains, and whole wheat berries change in your body

And why the grocery store’s gluten-free aisle is giving people false hope

This is a deep dive into food science, grain history, gut health, and why real solutions won’t come from Big Food—or the FDA.

🎧 If you care about real food, real health, and reclaiming your kitchen, you don’t want to miss this one.

Please check out our sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf

https://soulyrested.com/wholewheat

https://soulyrested.com/teas

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here:https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Cate Shanahan—family physician, biochemist, and bestselling author—to uncover the hidden dangers of modern vegetable oils. Dr. Shanahan explains how eight commonly used seed oils disrupt cellular communication, fuel oxidative stress, and drive chronic disease. This episode unpacks the flawed history behind cholesterol fear, the role of industry influence, and why traditional fats like butter, lard, and tallow are making a comeback.

This conversation will empower you with practical steps to take control of your family's health—starting in your own kitchen.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What seed oils really do inside your body

• The 8 refined oils driving inflammation and disease

• Why “vegetable oil” on labels is a red flag

• How toxic aldehydes form during processing and cooking

• The flawed history behind cholesterol fear

• Why traditional fats like butter, lard, and tallow matter

• Simple swaps to protect your health starting today

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by nutrition advice, this episode brings clarity—and practical steps you can actually use.

This episode's sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf

https://soulyrested.com/botanicals

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle Visser breaks down three major flaws in the new food pyramid—including what it gets dangerously wrong about fruits, vegetables, meat, and especially grains.

While applauding the new emphasis on protein, healthy fats, and real food, Michelle explains why food sourcing is the missing piece of the conversation. She unpacks why not all produce is nutritious, how meat labeling has misled consumers for years, and why fresh-milled flour made from properly sourced grains should not be lumped in with refined carbohydrates.

The episode closes with an encouraging, honest message for overwhelmed families: real food should support your life—not dominate it. Progress, not perfection, is the goal.

Soulyrested.com/MEAT ( https://soulyrested.com/meat-recipes/ ) for a protein-rich meal plan with recipes and suggestions for sourcing the most amazing meat.

Soulyrested.com/seeds ( https://soulyrested.com/seeds/ ) for free guide to help you uplevel your gardening this year & even make money in the process.

Related previous episodes:

ep. 131 -- https://app.redcircle.com/shows/8b6b6f8f-7c78-4ded-996d-162bcac302ab/ep/284b4aee-a7db-40cd-8f32-442683e79f91

Season 3, Episode 8 -- https://app.redcircle.com/shows/8b6b6f8f-7c78-4ded-996d-162bcac302ab/ep/7dbb3a61-0970-44ca-8dd5-6e97065e4f1b

ep. 153 -- https://app.redcircle.com/shows/8b6b6f8f-7c78-4ded-996d-162bcac302ab/ep/7bf62ffd-f87c-48ae-aebf-b13c207ff293

Please check out our sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf/

https://soulyrested.com/coffee/

https://soulyrested.com/botanicals/

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Wood heat has been labeled dirty, dangerous, and outdated—but is it true?

In this episode, Michelle talks with Patrick Sieben, certified heater mason and Vice President of the Masonry Heater Association of North America, to unpack the myths surrounding wood burning. Patrick explains how masonry heaters, commonly used across Europe, burn wood so efficiently that they produce little to no smoke, use far less fuel, and provide steady, radiant heat.

Find out why wood heat has been demonized, how improper burning practices skew the data, and why countries like Austria successfully heat millions of homes with responsibly managed wood.

From creosote myths to forest management, energy independence, and safer heating for families, this conversation challenges everything you think you know about heating your home.

If you care about self-reliance, clean energy, resilient living, and questioning mainstream narratives, this episode will change how you see wood heat forever.

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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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

We don't need to rely on the grocery store, even if we will never live on a farm.

Would you like to eat better and rely less on Big Food & grocery stores? Do you know you need to change the way you view food but don't know where to start? Do you know what to do if you want avocados but don't live where they grow?

Learn how to eat seasonally and locally.

Learn how to take on nutrition as your own responsibility for your family. (It's easier than you think.)

Learn how to stop eating to please your palate. (You really can do this and enjoy it!)

Find out how to make sure your family is getting collagen and probiotics for PENNIES a serving.

Learn--step-by-step--how to ferment apples from RuthAnn Zimmerman by listening to this episode (around 50 minutes) and watching here too: https://youtu.be/mBnNgKzK0Po?si=C1VAl3OfosvOlO7p

Learn tips to SAVE money while eating BETTER.

And learn the SIMPLE first step towards eating better, no matter where you are. (around 1 hr into this episode)

The salt and ferment kit I use to ferment foods (and discount codes): https://soulyrested.com/dehydrating-fermenting/

Stick with us to the end for the one thing most folks don't know about RuthAnn Zimmerman.

Find RuthAnn's book here: https://amzn.to/45zCKR2

My RECIPE FOR FERMENTED PEARS: https://soulyrested.com/fermented-pears/

Go here to grab my FREE 8-page Pantry Checklist, loaded with discount codes on my favorite things in my kitchen. You’ll be glad you did--https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

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Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Does your head sometimes spin over sugars? Are you never quite sure if ANY sugar is good at all? Is there a sweetener that could be labeled the best sweetener? What's the truth behind the chemical makeup of maple syrup? Does the fact that it's processed (aka boiled down) mean it's lost nutrients?

If you've ever had questions about all-natural sugar, this episode is for you.

How to make maple syrup: https://soulyrested.com/category/making-maple-syrup/

The Reverse Osmosis filtering system I mentioned: https://soulyrested.com/ro/

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here:https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox:https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Have you ever wondered when and why the U.S. government started regulating our flour? And what "enriching" it really entails? In this episode, Michelle delves into the history and nuances of flour with Gary Leavitt, President of Nutrimill.

Join us as we explore the significance of flour, the techniques of milling, and the devastating nutritional impact "enriched" flour has had on multiple generations. Find out about the shift from whole grains to processed foods, the role of government regulations in flour production, and the modern implications of consuming refined flour.

You'll also love this look into the renaissance of milling and the homesteading movement, emphasizing the importance of real food in our diets.

And don't miss the fascinating insight into dough enhancers that mean we're consuming human hair, duck feathers, and other truly gross things in our modern bread.

Please check out our sponsors:

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https://soulyrested.com/botanicals/

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Do you ever feel like you face so many dilemmas surrounding your food choices? Let's break down some of the historical context of dietary laws, and the impact of fear on our relationship with food. Let's not fear food but embrace joy and gratitude during the holidays.

Please check out our sponsors:

COFFEE: https://soulyrested.com/coffee/

MASONRY HEATER: https://soulyrested.com/cook (find the masonry heater and brick oven for baking bread and pizza)

TEAS: https://soulyrested.com/teas/

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here:https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Favorite (simple!) Christmas breakfast recipes. And practical cooking tips to make Christmas morning enjoyable, nutritious, and stress-free. I'll walk you through three main recipes: a Potato and Egg Skillet, a Sour Cream Coffee Cake, and my Grandmom's Cheese Souffle, each designed to be easy to prepare and perfect for Christmas morning.

Christmas breakfast can be simple and enjoyable. Preparation ahead of time makes cooking easier on Christmas morning. The Potato and Egg Skillet is a versatile dish for any occasion.

Sour Cream Coffee Cake can be made the night before for convenience. And Grandmom's Cheese Souffle is a forgiving recipe that uses up stale bread.

Find my printable souffle recipe here: https://soulyrested.com/the-beginning-of-my-homestead-journey-2/

My printable sour cream coffee cake recipe: https://soulyrested.com/sour-cream-coffee-cake/

Please see this episode's sponsors:

COFFEE: https://soulyrested.com/coffee/

Skin Care & handcrafted soaps: https://soulyrested.com/soap/

Teas: https://soulyrested.com/teas/

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Have you ever battled intense depression? Struggled to face a new day? Felt beaten down with difficulties? With Nate Pickowicz, today's guest and my friend and pastor, learn to access the causes of depression and distinguish between feeling sad versus true spiritual depression. Then walk through some genuine solutions that will help.

Nate emphasizes the need for understanding the interplay between physical and spiritual health, the role of selfishness and contentment, and the significance of discipline and obedience in the healing process.

The Intentional Gift Guide with lots of discounts: Soulyrested.com/holiday https://soulyrested.com/holiday/

SIDENOTE: there are 17 days till Christmas. In the intro I mentioned it's 10 days away but our podcasting schedule changed after I recorded the intro. :)

Overcoming the Darkness: https://amzn.to/44b8Vpl

Episode 100 with Nate Pickowicz: Finding Good in the Middle of "Hard" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/100-finding-good-in-the-middle-of-hard-with-nate-pickowicz/id1502035061?i=1000648062519

Please check out our sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/cook (find the masonry heater and brick oven for baking bread and pizza)

https://soulyrested.com/teas

https://soulyrested.com/coffee

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here:https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Do you long to create a few intentional and meaningful holiday traditions? Would you like this holiday season to be one that promotes family togetherness, community involvement, and reflection on what's genuinely valuable? But you don't have the bandwidth for how complicated that can all be to orchestrate?

Please join me today. Let's talk about mundane, simple things that could hold a seat of honor in your halls of family traditions. Timeless tips for anticipating Christmas with your family.

Tips that will value connection over consumerism.

Encouragement that will help you take a deep breath and treasure the holidays this year.

https://soulyrested.com/holiday/ - my intentional Gift Guide, with something for everyone on your list.

Please check out our sponsors: 

ILVE ovens. Find mine here: https://soulyrested.com/cook

Tempcast Mason Heaters... amazing alternative fireplaces. Find out more here: https://soulyrested.com/cook

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Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox:https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

Thanks for watching!

👉Click here to subscribe for new videos:https://www.youtube.com/michellevisser?sub_confirmation=1

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/

All my favorite ingredients:https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

Popular topics on my channel include:

Real food 

Pantry staple recipes

From scratch cooking

Tea blends & how to make them

Sugarmaking

The Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy podcast

Visithttps://soulyrested.com/for more, and subscribe to my YouTube channel to get new videos from me:https://www.youtube.com/michellevisser?sub_confirmation=1

👋Find me in all the places:

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/ 

Podcast:https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Are you often wanting to simplify the holiday season but find yourself sucked up in the busyness of it all without meaning to?

In this episode we'll talk about focusing on intentional gift giving, keeping the fun alive, repurposing unique things, and creating meaningful experiences with family. Listen in for 5 simple ways to be present and make memories this holiday season rather than getting caught up in commercialism.

Find simple decorating inspiration here & my recipe for the best salt dough ornaments: https://soulyrested.com/simple-christmas-joys/

Please check out our sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/coffee/

https://soulyrested.com/teas/

https://soulyrested.com/soap/

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Maybe you already know all the nutritional reasons to bake with fresh flour, but did you know the same benefits go hand-in-hand with flaking oats at home?

The lousy results of processing flour mirror the same results with oats you buy at the store: old-fashioned oats, rolled oats, and quick oats are all highly processed and void of nutrients.

This episode gives some practical advice on how to flake oats for maximum nutrients. It covers the variety of grains that can be used, and explains the benefits of fresh flaking oats. Michelle shares tips on choosing and using an oat flaker and offers alternatives with things you already have in your kitchen. Michelle also discusses flaking other grains, provides recipe ideas for nutrient-rich breakfasts, and promotes her resources like Fresh Flour University for deeper insights into whole-grain baking and health.

Find all the details here: https://soulyrested.com/oats

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Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Today we’re talking about the most important thing to do if you want to improve what goes on your family's table, if you want to be able to make real food conveniently.

I’m also sharing an extensive, totally free resource with you and BONUS loads of discount codes on all the best ingredients.

And you can access it all right away.

Go to SoulyRested.com/pantry

Please check out our sponsors:

Blue Alpine Freeze Dryers. Use code SOULYRESTED and find my unit here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/

Ilve... see my new oven here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/

https://www.hearthandhomesteadstore.com/ Use code SOULYRESTED to save $$ and find all my favorites here: https://soulyrested.com/soap

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Processed sugars are killing us.

In today's episode, David Stelzer explains whythey will never sell conventional refined white sugar (it's insane). David is the founder of a family-run food supply company who has been working to change the broken food system in the U.S.

And I'm picking David's brain about every detail of all the sweetener options.

David dives into why conventional sugar production utilizes damaging practices like glyphosate spraying, artificial fertilizers, and burning leaves.

Some of my favorite ingredients I source from this independent food supplier: https://soulyrested.com/azure/

My FULL pantry checklist (with discount codes & links): https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Detailed show notes for this episode: https://soulyrested.com/2023/11/13/the-best-sugar-to-use-and-what-sugar-to-avoid-with-david-stelzer-of-azure/

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here:https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

Please check out our sponsors:

Blue Alpine Freeze Dryers. Use code SOULYRESTED and find my unit here:https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/

Ilve... see my new oven here:https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/

https://www.hearthandhomesteadstore.com/ Use code SOULYRESTED to save $$ and find all my favorites here: https://soulyrested.com/soap

If you're not into gadgets that only get used a few times a year... if you only want appliances that serve you well taking up space in your kitchen... if you're looking for a few ways to make Real Food more convenient... These 12 appliances might be just what you're looking for.

They changed the Real Food game for me, and I'm never looking back.

Find my favorite kitchen appliances here: soulyrested.com/kitchen

Please check out our sponsors:

Blue Alpine Freeze Dryers. Use code SOULYRESTED and find my unit here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/

Ilve... see my new oven here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/

https://www.hearthandhomesteadstore.com/ Use code SOULYRESTED to save $$ and find all my favorites here: https://soulyrested.com/soap

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

Here's a long list of pantry staples that you can make better yourself.

Find all the links mentioned in this episode right here: https://soulyrested.com/2022/10/26/8-things-you-can-make-better-yourself-s4-e10/

Please check out our sponsors:

Blue Alpine Freeze Dryers. Use code SOULYRESTED and find my unit here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/

Ilve... see my new oven here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/

https://www.hearthandhomesteadstore.com/ Use code SOULYRESTED to save $$ and find all my favorites here: https://soulyrested.com/soap

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

Today I'm coming clean and sharing all the many mistakes I made in my gardens this year.

We'll talk about pacing and planning, watering and fertilizing, and how NOT to direct plant your seeds.

We chat about zinnias and chicory, fencing, echinacea, lemon balm, and keeping a garden journal.

Please check out our sponsors:

Blue Alpine Freeze Dryers. Use code SOULYRESTED and find my unit here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/

Ilve... see my new oven here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/

https://www.hearthandhomesteadstore.com/ Use code SOULYRESTED to save $$ and find all my favorites here: https://soulyrested.com/soap

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

In this episode, I'm sharing some gardening experiences, focusing on the mistakes she made throughout the season. She discusses the importance of pacing and planning, the challenges of watering and fertilizing, and her experiences with planting medicinal herbs and vegetables. Michelle reflects on specific mistakes with zinnias and chicory, the need for better fencing, and her desire to grow more of a few herbs (& why).

Please check out our sponsors:

Blue Alpine Freeze Dryers. Use code SOULYRESTED and find my unit here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/

Ilve... see my new oven here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/

https://www.hearthandhomesteadstore.com/ Use code SOULYRESTED to save $$ and find all my favorites here: https://soulyrested.com/soap

takeaways from this episode:

Pacing oneself in gardening is crucial to avoid burnout.

Planning is essential, but it's easy to overlook details.

Planting enough seeds is important for a successful harvest.

Fencing is necessary to protect gardens from animals.

Keeping a gardening journal helps track successes and failures.

Reflecting on past seasons can improve future gardening efforts.

Join in on the insightful conversation with Terry Vesci, author of The Lavender Companionand multi-Best-of-Show ribbon winner at numerous county fairs.

If you’ve ever wondered about competing at a fair, or if you’ve ever thought it was a waste of time…. If you’ve never understood how it works, or if you’ve wondered if it was something good for the kids to do, you definitely want to listen in on this fun conversation.

Also catch previous episodes with Terry: episodes 108 & 109

Find Terry Vesci at pinelavenderfarm on instagram and https://www.pinelavenderfarm.com/

Please check out our sponsors:

Find my favorite candles here-- https://soulyrested.com/nontoxic use code SOULYRESTED

I LOVE my freeze dryer-- https://soulyrested.com/preserve use code SOULYRESTED

And the most amazing skin care-- https://soulyrested.com/soap or go to https://www.hearthandhomesteadstore.com/ and use code SOULYRESTED

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

These are the top 3 tools that I'm using in my kitchen because we all need a few game-changers in our life.

We'll chat about the value of these tools in making real food preparation easier and more convenient, especially during the busy harvest season.

Find all these tools here: https://soulyrested.com/cover

Please check out our sponsors:

Hearth & Homestead Store--use code SOULYRESTED for 15% off all the time & find all my favorites here: https://soulyrested.com/soap

The best clean deodorant ever, find it here: https://soulyrested.com/nontoxic

And use code SOULYRESTED to save $$ on my beloved Blue Alpine freeze dryer. I couldn't be happier that this is the freeze dryer I invested in. Find it here: https://soulyrested.com/preserve

Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Did you know all cheese is, essentially, made with 4 ingredients? And did you know that one of those ingredients has been outsourced to Pfizer?

Okay, not exactly, but essentially. When you start to research today’s topic– fpc rennet –you will find yourself down a dark rabbit hole without much transparency.

In today’s episode, Robyn Jackson, of Cheese From Scratch, opens this can of worms with us.

Join in as Robyn:

--walks us through the history of rennet

--explains why rennet is essential in cheese

--describes 3 ways that rennet is made, including one that’s the same as Ma Ingalls used in Little House in the Big Woods

--describes what happened in the 70s that drastically threatened the world of cheesemaking

--tells us what pfizer did in the 90s that changed everything

--assures us that, in addition to making our own cheese, there is one thing we can do to avoid GMO-derived cheese

So whether you want to learn to make your own, or you just buy some cheese sometimes, this episode is for you!

Find Robyn Jackson at cheese_from_scratch_ on instagram and youtube and at https://cheesefromscratch.com/

Please check out our sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/nontoxic

bluealpinefreezedryers.com Use code SOULYRESTED

https://soulyrested.com/soap

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here:https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Now is the time to plant your cover crops! But if you’re where I was a few years ago, you have no idea how to do it.

In today’s episode we talk about how the soil is the most important thing if you want to grow any food and how cover crops will help.

Today's episode includes:

- 3 options you have with cover crops, and

- how to choose among them

- 3 reasons that cover crops are difficult and

- tips to help you overcome these difficulties

- 2 things I did completely differently with cover crops this year

- how it’s going so far

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Go to https://soulyrested.com/cover/ for all your cover crop needs.

Grab your seat in my Fall Soil Challenge: https://soulyrested.com/cover/

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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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Does the thought of making your own herbal medicine intimidate you? Maybe you know that herbs can help with everything from physical ailments to emotional distress, yet you're not sure where to start? Today Rachelle Robinett, author of Naturally, shares her insights on herbalism, its benefits, and how it can be integrated into daily life. 

In today's episode we discuss the importance of small health changes, the misconceptions surrounding herbalism, and the safety and efficacy of herbs compared to modern medicine.

Rachelle emphasizes that herbalism is accessible to everyone and can be practiced in simple ways, making it a holistic approach to health and wellness.

Please check out our sponsors: 

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Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here:https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

Fermentation is the only food preservation method that actually ADDS nutrients to your food. (Did you know canning can lose up to 50% of the nutrients?) If you’re confused by how to ferment so you enjoy the taste, how to eat your fermented food, or always questioning if you’ll know if it’s “okay” to eat, this episode is for you!

Find all the resources we mention and all my fermenting recipes too at https://soulyrested.com/preserve 

Kirsten K. Shocke, author of the best-selling Fermented Vegetables, along with many other award-winning books, will get you excited about fermenting, showing you how to use fermented foods as nutritious, convenient ingredients in your cooking while busting myths and overcoming hesitations around this tried-and-true ancient way of preserving food that should be included in every modern kitchen. This episode will give you valuable insights and encouragement to start your own fermentation journey. Or if you’ve been fermenting for years, like me, you will glean new ideas and inspiration.

Find Kirsten writing about life and fermentation at fermentingchange.substack. Or at The Fermentation School, co-founded by Kirsten.

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And my favorite candles, I share here: https://soulyrested.com/nontoxic

Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here:https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

You know stress isn't good for your health, but learn from our experiences and don't let this happen to you... Today I'm sharing why we spent Saturday in the ER & what we've learned...

Discover how stress and dehydration can lead to some bizarre, sudden health issues (for Bill it lead to Transient Global Amnesia ) and learn valuable insights on managing stress and prioritizing health.

Today we're discussing the importance of community, real food, and regular exercise, and introducing The Wellness Collective—a platform designed to support a healthier lifestyle. Tune in for an inspiring journey towards wellness and resilience.

Please check out our sponsors:

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Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here:https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

Think cheesemaking is too complicated for you? Think you need to own a cow before you can make your own cheese?

Both are far from the truth.

Dive into the world of cheesemaking with the queen of cheesemaking, Robyn Jackson of Cheese From Scratch. Discover the key ingredients that form the foundation of every cheese, and explore the essential equipment that makes the process seamless. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned cheese enthusiast, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to start crafting your own delicious creations.

Tune in and transform your kitchen into a cheese lover's paradise!

Robyn shares her insights on making cheese accessible and enjoyable, even for beginners, while debunking common myths and fears.

Consider this your sign: it's time to embrace the art of cheesemaking with confidence.

Takeaways from this episode:

Robyn's new book serves as a guide for beginners, breaking down the process into manageable steps: https://amzn.to/3JaxevV

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Use code SOULYRESTED with Redmond Salt to save 15% all the time.

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Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here:https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

You're wasting 40-60% of the food you buy, if you're not doing these things.

Amy Cross, founder of The Cross Legacy, shares her journey from starting an Instagram page to becoming a TED Talk speaker and author of the Zero Waste Produce Guide.

In today's episode, she discusses the importance of reducing food waste, budgeting for groceries, and effective meal planning strategies. Amy provides practical tips on how to store produce to extend its freshness and highlights common mistakes people make in their kitchens.

Our conversation emphasizes the significance of seasonal eating and the impact of mindful grocery shopping on family health and finances.

Use the code SoulyRested to get 15% off your order of the Zero Waste Produce Guide or anything else in The Cross Legacy Shop. Visit the shop at thecrosslegacyshop.com

https://soulyrested.com/coffee

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https://soulyrested.com/botanicals

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

I switched to this floss about a year ago and I'm never going back.

In Episode 9 of Season 5, I talked with the holistic dentist who created this floss, as well as my favorite toothpowder and even all-natural deodorant.

Find those episode notes here: https://soulyrested.com/1-out-of-10-dentists/

And I'm sharing what other secret ingredient in my morning drink makes all the difference.

This episode is part of our One Simple Thing Series..... Every week we're bringing you a simple instructional video and a 5-minute (ad free) podcast episode showing you one of our favorite things to help your family take small, simple steps towards healthier living. 

Links and discount codes and any other information we reference will be sent out each week, just let me know where to send it! -- https://soulyrested.com/one/ 

Today we're talking with renowned Registered Herbalist & Special Forces Medic (Green Beret, 18D) Sam Coffman. Sam breaks down 8 specific herbal remedies and their applications for health, focusing on hormone balance, children's immunity, and proactive health measures.

He emphasizes the importance of understanding how different herbs can support the body and shares practical advice on how to incorporate them into daily life.

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients, including herbs & botanicals) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If you have ever wondered how to align herbal medicine with traditional medical practices, this episode is for you, with Sam Coffman, a green beret and clinical herbalist.

Sam is a Registered Herbalist (RH) with the American Herbalists Guild, a Wilderness EMT, a Wilderness First Responder instructor, and licensed acupuncturist with a Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSAOM). He also holds a BA in Linguistics and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

As the AI Director at Herbal Medics Academy, Sam combines his deep experience in medicine and technology to create innovative, AI-driven educational tools.

Sam is also the bestselling author of “Herbal Medic” and “Survival Gardening,” and an upcoming post-apocalyptic fiction series called “Collapse Horizon.”

Today Sam shares his unique journey from military medicine to herbalism. And the challenges he's faced in the field of herbalism. Sam shares personal anecdotes, including his experiences in the military and how they shaped his understanding of medicine.

We talk about the language of plants and the future of herbalism in modern medicine.

Sam shares his extensive knowledge of herbal medicine, emphasizing the importance of effective delivery methods for herbs to the body. He discusses the various ways to administer herbs and highlights the importance of preparing and extracting herbs for optimal efficacy.

Sam also recounts the founding of Herbal Medics Academy, his unique background as a Green Beret and herbalist, and the importance of teaching others about herbal medicine.

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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

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

Podcast: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

You know some foods would be better homemade, instead of out of a box... but this episode will call out 8 things that you genuinely, easily CAN make yourself and tell you HOW.

This is a replay from years ago, Season Four, episode 9.

You already know this isn't the best thing to be drinking, but you need to hear WHY...

And we don't just leave you there. In this episode we also break down 3 alternative drinks you will enjoy instead.

Are you in the middle of a difficult or confusing “next step”? Not sure if it’s “worth the effort”? Not sure if you should even bother with a seemingly “unimportant” project, goal, or personal milestone? 

This Independence Day week I have 2 stories to share with you that never made it to a history book. One about a Founding Father you’ve never heard of & another about a seemingly unimportant effort made by a founding lady you know very well.

William Whipple and Martha Washington have something to tell you today… through their simple yet impactful actions, they emphasized the importance of taking small steps towards personal growth and building a legacy. 

If you want to embrace simplicity in your lives, if you want to start truly appreciating the small stuff, these two uneventful stories may encourage you to make meaningful change..

Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 

Please check out our sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/coffee

https://soulyrested.com/teas

FREE resources:

Choose from FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.com/howto/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

I pair this drink with a high protein breakfast and I’m golden.

In episode 171 we talked about why electrolytes are so important. But this episode we're diving into why they're so important in the morning.

And I'm sharing what other secret ingredient in my morning drink makes all the difference.

This episode is part of our One Simple Thing Series..... Every week we're bringing you a simple instructional video and a 5-minute (ad free) podcast episode showing you one of our favorite things to help your family take small, simple steps towards healthier living. 

Links and discount codes and any other information we reference will be sent out each week, just let me know where to send it! --https://soulyrested.com/one/ 

This episode also provides a detailed guide on how to render lard at home, emphasizing its versatility and health benefits.

Complete Guide to Rendering Lard: https://soulyrested.com/complete-guide-to-rendering-lard/

3 Types of Pork Fat: https://soulyrested.com/complete-guide-to-pork-lard/

Chocolate Chip Cookies Made with Lard: https://soulyrested.com/chocolate-chip-cookies-made-with-lard/

Please check out our sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/soap

https://soulyrested.com/coffee

https://soulyrested.com/tea

Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

In today’s mini episode in our One Simple Thing Series let’s chat about the best unrefined, all-natural fat to use in your kitchen... Lard.

Every week we're bringing you a simple instructional video and a 5-minute (ad free) podcast episode mid-week, showing you one of our favorite things to help your family take small, simple steps towards healthier living. 

Today I'm sharing 11 ways I love to use lard in my kitchen, for cooking, baking, sauteing, and much more.

Links, articles, recipes, and discount codes and any other information we reference will be sent out each week, just let me know where to send it! --https://soulyrested.com/one/ 

The BEST regereratively-raised, small-family-farm lard available: https://99counties.com/collections/pork/products/pork-lard Use code SOULYRESTED to save $30 off your first box of $150 of meat, bacon, roasts, steak, and/or lard from these amazing farms that are raising meat right.

Today we dive into the newly released Dirty Dozen list. Let's break down details about the top three items on the list—spinach, strawberries, and kale—with insights into their health benefits and tips for growing them at home.

The episode also covers methods for preserving these foods, and offers advice on growing blueberries and potatoes.

Please check out our sponsors:

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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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

Air-popped Popcorn is SUCH a healthy delicious snack. Popcorn is a whole grain, so it's loaded with fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

In today’s mini episode in our One Simple Thing Series, join me as we chat about possibly the BEST (ultra-nutritious) way to flavor popcorn.

Every Friday we're bringing you a simple instructional video and a 5-minute (ad free) podcast episode showing you one of our favorite things to help your family take small, simple steps towards healthier living.

Links and discount codes and any other information we reference will be sent out every single week, with lots more delicious nutritional tips like this week's. Just let me know where to send it! -- https://soulyrested.com/one/

The seasoning I'm using: https://eatpluck.com/?ref=ndfioyny

Use code SOULYRESTED to save 20% off every order.

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

In this episode, Michelle shares her journey into chicken ownership, providing valuable insights and tips for you, if you're a potential chicken owner.

- the beauty and joy of keeping chickens,

- the unique characteristics of different breeds, and

- practical advice for raising healthy and productive hens.

The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding chicken behavior, nutrition, and the joys of collecting fresh eggs.

For more info:

10 Things to Know: https://soulyrested.com/ten-fowl-facts/

Training your dog to be chicken friendly: https://soulyrested.com/training-your-dog-to-be-chicken-friendly/

Please visit today's sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/azure/ (I LOVE this food supplier!)

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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

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

Visit https://soulyrested.com/ for more.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

Podcast: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

A sugary childhood candy obsession that you can enjoy guilt-free today, with a healthy twist?

Ummm, yes, please!

In today’s mini episode in our One Simple Thing Series let’s chat about how I stay hydrated on hot summer days with a grown up version of the Fun Dip I loved as a kid..

Every Friday we're bringing you a simple instructional video and a 5-minute (ad free) podcast episode showing you one of our favorite things to help your family take small, simple steps towards healthier living. 

Links and discount codes and any other information we reference will be sent out each week, just let me know where to send it! --https://soulyrested.com/one/ 

My favorite electrolyte for this guilt-free Fun Dip?

https://glnk.io/oq72y/soulyrested7

Code SOULYRESTED saves 15% and free shipping on orders of $30 or more.

How to make your own fruit powder for the recipe I give you in this episode?https://soulyrested.com/how-to-make-powder-out-of-dehydrated-food/

Today we're talking about a study published in April that linked the deaths of 356,238 people in ONE year to one very specific thing that you most likely have a good bit of in your kitchen right now.

Join in as we chat about the history of plastic, its rise in consumer products, and the health implications for all of us.

Michelle shares some of her personal journey and struggles, outlining 7 actionable steps she is taking right now, after reading this recent study.

But we're keeping it real, and as always this episode emphasizes the importance of awareness and gradual change, in balance with real life.

Please check out our sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/azure

https://soulyrested.com/teas

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Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

Soil testing is more important than you think. In today's short episode I share my story and tell you how a soil test literally kept me from destroying my garden.

The best soil test: https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/products/soil-test-kit?rfsn=6608843.849e87

Use code SOULYRESTED to save 15%. Order 2 kits while you're there... shipping will be free & bonus, you're ready to test again at the end of the season and see how your amendments are working.

This episode is part of our One Simple Thing Series..... Every week we're bringing you a simple instructional video and a 5-minute (ad free) podcast episode showing you one of our favorite things to help your family take small, simple steps towards healthier living. 

Links and discount codes and any other information we reference will be sent out each week, just let me know where to send it! -- https://soulyrested.com/one/ 

Have you ever wondered if your grilled meat could be tastier?

Just in time for Memorial Day, we're walking through. 4 simple steps to fool-proof, delicious meat on the grill.

Find out more about the amazing meat from 99Counties (& grab my FREE 5-day meal plan) here: https://soulyrested.com/beef/

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Please check out our sponsors:

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https://soulyrested.com/azure ... use code SOULYRESTED to save 15$ off your first $100 order.

Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

Podcast: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

Have you ever thought about trying to make a drink that could replace soda & improve your gut health?

Do you buy expensive bottles of kombucha now and then?

Do you like kombucha but hate the vinegary kick to most that you buy?

In today's episode we're talking about the easiest way to flavor kombucha, and have it turn out perfectly, every time.

The teas I use to flavor kombucha (use code SOULYRESTED to save $$. Orders over $59 in the U.S. are FREE shipping): https://www.farmhouseteas.com/collections/kombucha-flavoring-packs?sca_ref=5448651.EpqqY2Gmea

More about How to Make Kombucha here: https://soulyrested.com/make-kombucha/

I've been making kombucha for over a decade and I bring you into my kitchen and show you all the tips and tricks that will make you an expert kombucha maker in NO time in Kombucha Academy. Use code SOULYRESTED to save $$: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/zn6e5pcd8u

This episode is part of our One Simple Thing Series.... Every week we're bringing you a simple instructional video and a 5-minute (ad free) podcast episode showing you one of our favorite things to help your family take small, simple steps towards healthier living.

Links and discount codes and any other information we reference will be sent out each week, just let me know where to send it! -- https://soulyrested.com/one

Do you want to have more essentials stocked in your pantry but you're not sure what to start with? Today we walk through the 5 items I've recently stocked up on in bulk and why, explaining the benefits of having these available and the potential impact of tariffs on prices.

We also chat about the stress sometimes related to dietary choices (and even political issues), emphasizing the need for balance and moderation, and encouraging listeners to take proactive steps in their food choices while maintaining a healthy outlook.

Please check out our sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/soap

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Use code SOULYRESTED to save 15% off your first order of $100 or more delivered to your nearest drop location.

Order the delicious coffee I just ordered here (code SOULYRESTED saves $$!) https://www.jporganiccoffee.com/SOULYRESTED

Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

Podcast: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

Did you know you should be feeding your soil if you want your garden to feed you well?

In today’s mini episode in our Friday Favorite Series let’s chat about how I’ve been doing that for the past two years and how it’s going.

Every Friday we're bringing you a simple instructional video and a 5-minute (ad free) podcast episode showing you one of our favorite things to help your family take small, simple steps towards healthier living. 

Links and discount codes and any other information we reference will be sent out each week, just let me know where to send it! --https://soulyrested.com/friday/

My food for my soil? Mineralyte Buildhttps://shop.redmondagriculture.com/products/mineralyte-soil-build?rfsn=6608843.849e87&variant=41753064538227

Code SOULYRESTED saves 15% and free shipping on orders of $30 or more.

Are you wanting to do all the right things to improve your family's food while it seems hubby is the #1 Junk Food Fan?

Today's episode gives you 4 steps towards healthier choices for your family, WITHOUT conflict.

It's very rarely true that partners have totally equal views on nutrition. So today I'm sharing personal anecdotes and encouraging you that all of us--hubby included--do have evolving attitude towards food. And I break down some practical strategies for encouraging healthier choices, even when everyone's not on the same page.

Today's episode emphasizes patience, simplicity, and maintaining a positive attitude while making gradual changes in family nutrition. (And--ssshhhhh-- a few sneaky ways to incorporate healthy ingredients.)

Please check out our sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/salt

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Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Looking for free resources? https://soulyrested.com/howto/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/michellevisser?sub_confirmation=1

And visit https://soulyrested.com/ for more

Buying in bulk, sourcing quality ingredients, embracing real food and different journeys towards healthier eating are just a few of the many topics we dive into in this episode, chatting with Mel Matthews of The Homestead Fam.

A few takeaways:

Meet Mel Matthews on ig: https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadfam/

Mel's new book: https://amzn.to/4dcrDA7

Please check out our sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/salt

https://soulyrested.com/teas

https://soulyrested.com/soaps

Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.com/howto/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

Podcast: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

If some details about food dyes and artificial ingredients and the FDA all left you scratching your head this last week, this episode will help you sort through the facts.

We'll discuss recent FDA announcements about synthetic food dyes & what they REALLY mean... the good, the bad, and all the other things rolling around in my brain today.

First and foremost, we need to be vigilant about food ingredients.

Our conversation today explores the FDA's response to food safety concerns, the impact of synthetic dyes on our health, and some great suggestions for all of us for natural alternatives.

Michelle encourages listeners to make small, manageable changes in their diets and always diligently being aware of Big Food's marketing tactics.

The FDA's recent announcements about synthetic food dyes are significant, but what does it all really mean for the average consumer?

Thankfully, consumer awareness is growing and many folks are more concerned about the safety of food ingredients.

That, combined with the fact that small changes in dietary habits can lead to significantly better health outcomes, and the fact that natural alternatives to food dyes can be used creatively in cooking and baking (we discuss many in this episode), gives us reason to see this week's announcement from the FDA as a win.

But the food industry often prioritizes profit over consumer health and the Delaney Clause, which we dive into in this episode, aims to protect the public from harmful additives but has grave limitations.

Please check out our sponsors:

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https://soulyrested.com/botanicals

https://soulyrested.com/flour

Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

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/

All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

Podcast: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

As you work towards improving the food you put on your family table, do you ever feel like maybe you're doing things the HARD way? Or started in the wrong order?

This episode is for YOU. I think you'll be encouraged.

I'm sharing my personal (rocky!) journey towards fresh flour and highlighting the benefits of using a grain mill to make your own fresh flour at home, contrasted to the limitations of commercially enriched flour.

Please check out our sponsors:

https://soulyrested.com/beef/

And check out Fresh Flour University! https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/ykg2mfgxyx

Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/

Have you wondered what's the hype about fresh milled flour? Or maybe you've wondered if you're gluten sensitive and are trying to understand why.

Today we're going to chat about the significance of fresh flour, exploring its history, nutritional value, and the shift from fresh to processed flour.

It's time we reclaim the art of milling flour at home. This episode might convince you to join the movement towards healthier eating through possibly the most important ingredient.

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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

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About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

Visit https://soulyrested.com/ for more, and subscribe to my YouTube channel to get new videos from me: https://www.youtube.com/michellevisser?sub_confirmation=1

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CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

Are you exhausted from the illusions of social media? Craving quietness but not sure how to create it? Craving meaningful friendship but not sure how to foster them?

Join Michelle and Becky Harling, host of The Connected Mom podcast and author of the new book--Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World, as they explore the epidemic of loneliness and its profound impact on our health.

We discuss how social media, promising connection, leads to depression and isolation. But we don't leave it there. We give hands-on, simple solutions to the epidemic of loneliness so that the listener is well armed and equipped to make a difference, in their life and in the lives of others.

Find Becky's encouraging new book here: https://amzn.to/4iYhJUp

And her free study guide here: https://beckyharling.com/

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About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

Podcast: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

WATCH THIS PODCAST EPISODE HERE: https://youtu.be/QlAYd09pGtU?si=ulR54khcYcMKI0V5

Would you like to be able to decipher the marketing ploys of the food industry? Would you like to know how to feed your family better quality meat while wading through the greenwashed terms?

If you've ever wondered what questions you can (& should!) ask of your meat suppliers, this episode is a must listen!

Doug Stonebreaker is answering all this and more in today's episode.

Doug is a life-long rancher and the Director of Supply Chain for 99 Counties--a one-of-its-kind platform that is connecting consumers to quality meats, from small, regenerative family farms in the midwest.

Doug shares his insights on the complexities of ranching, sustainable agriculture, and the challenges of sourcing quality meat. He also highlights the role of 99 Counties in supporting small regenerative farmers and addresses the overwhelming influence of big agriculture on the food supply chain.

We discuss the challenges faced by small farmers and the importance of understanding food labels and certifications. We dig into organic and grass-fed standards, the need for transparency in meat supply, and the evolution of sustainable practices in agriculture.

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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

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About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

Podcast: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

In this episode, Michelle delves into the history and nuances of flour with Gary Leavitt, President of Nutrimill.

Together, Gary and Michelle explore the significance of flour as a staple food, the techniques of milling, and the devastating nutritional impact "enriched" flour has had on multiple generations.

The discussion highlights the shift from whole grains to processed foods, the role of government regulations in flour production, and the modern implications of consuming refined flour.

The conversation concludes with a look at the renaissance of milling and the homesteading movement, emphasizing the importance of real food in our diets.

In this engaging conversation, Michelle Visser and Gary Leavitt delve into the world of bread making, nutrition, and the importance of understanding food ingredients. They discuss the misleading nature of commercial bread, the benefits of home baking, and the nutritional value of fresh flour.

The conversation highlights the generational wisdom in bread making, the evolution of flour storage, and the impact of gluten. They also touch on the cost-effectiveness of fresh flour compared to processed options and the future of home milling, emphasizing the importance of real food for our health.

Takeaways:

-Fresh flour has a rich history, dating back to ancient civilizations.

-Milling techniques have evolved significantly over time.

-Government regulations have shaped the flour industry.

-The shift from whole grains to processed foods has impacted our health.

-Modern flour lacks essential nutrients.

-Understanding the history of flour can inform better dietary choices.

-Fresh flour is more cost-effective than processed flour.

& lots more

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The previous podcast episode that explains WHY I own 3 mills: Episode 104... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/104-how-to-choose-a-grain-mill-why-this-crazy-lady-has-3/id1502035061?i=1000650345744

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Podcast: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

Would you like to grow your own food with zero cost? Maybe you'd like to grow your own food for free AND make a profit as well?

This episode details how to grow seedlings and sell them for profit.

We discuss the importance of choosing the right seeds, building a customer base, and providing quality plants. We talk about the significance of using good quality seeds and soil, setting up an effective growing system, and pricing seedlings appropriately to ensure profitability.

The conversation is filled with practical tips and personal anecdotes that inspire listeners to explore gardening as a means of both sustenance and income.

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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

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About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

Popular topics on my channel include:

Real food

Pantry staple recipes

From scratch cooking

Tea blends & how to make them

Sugarmaking

The Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy podcast

Visit https://soulyrested.com/ for more, and subscribe to my YouTube channel to get new videos from me: https://www.youtube.com/michellevisser?sub_confirmation=1

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

Podcast: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

Does "free" often seem too good to be true? At least when it comes to gardening, free often seems ineffective at best, yes?

Today Michelle is sharing 2 free gardening tips that will uplevel your gardening skills, whether you have a garden or just houseplants.

The first tip focuses on attracting frogs and toads to your garden, which can help control pests naturally.

The second tip involves creating a nutrient-rich compost tea for free, which can benefit both outdoor and indoor plants.

Michelle emphasizes the simplicity and effectiveness of these methods, encouraging listeners to embrace the joys of gardening, on a budget.

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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

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What 3 things should you think about before you plant a garden this spring? This episode dives into all 3 things.

It starts by emphasizing the importance of planning your garden, especially when space is limited, and shares insights on selecting high-yield plants.

Michelle also highlights key questions to ask seed companies to ensure you're using quality seeds.

And, finally, this episode encourages listeners to try new plants each year.

The episode concludes with personal experiences and recommendations for unique plants to consider growing (and why), including asparagus, purple broccoli, and popcorn.

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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

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About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

Podcast: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

This episode may forever transform your dinner table.

It will definitely give you new insights into some small, regenerative family farms across the midwest. Meet farmers who are doing things right and producing the best meats for family tables across America, even in the face of almost insurmountable challenges facing our farmers today.

From the impact of government subsidies on farming practices to the power of consumer choices in driving change, this episode is a meaty one.

Join me and Christian Ebersol, Co-FOunder & CEO of 99 Counties, as we dive into the ways we can break the cycle of commoditized agriculture & why we need to.

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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

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All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

Visit https://soulyrested.com/ for more, and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/michellevisser?sub_confirmation=1

👋Find me in all the places:

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/

Podcast: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

The truth about strength training I wish I had known sooner

Does strength training intimidate you? Seem unimportant? Or impossible? Not sure if it matters anyway? This episode is for you.

Cai Hepner, a personal trainer and sports nutrition coach, discusses the importance of strength training and the misconceptions surrounding it, particularly among women.

We explore the accessibility of strength training, whether in a gym or at home, and emphasize the importance of overcoming mental barriers to fitness. Our discussion also highlights the physiological benefits of strength training, including its impact on cortisol levels and body composition.

You’re going to love this one!

Some takeaways from this episode:

-Motivation often stems from aesthetic goals, but something else should be prioritized.

-Recognizing small wins is crucial for maintaining motivation.

-Strength training has unique benefits that cardio can’t provide.

-Why long-term consistency leads to better results.

-The stronger you are, the more pain-free joints and improved mobility you'll have, so you can age gracefully.

-Strength training improves balance and proprioception.

-You can effectively strength train at home without a gym.

-Why cortisol is not inherently bad & how it can be managed through exercise.

-Strength training helps regulate hormone levels during menopause.

-Body fat storage patterns can change with age, but strength training helps manage it.

-Age should not deter anyone from starting strength training.

-Strength training can lead to significant mental and emotional benefits

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Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq

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About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

Popular topics on the podcast:

Real food

Pantry staple recipes

From scratch cooking

Tea blends & how to make them

Sugarmaking

The Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy podcast

Visit https://soulyrested.com/ for more

👋Find me in all the places:

My book: https://amzn.to/45Pt8Pu

My website: https://soulyrested.com/

youtube: https://www.youtube.com/michellevisser?sub_confirmation=1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrested

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souly.rested/

Podcast: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

Today we discuss the recent FDA announcement banning Red Dye Number 3, reflecting on the broader implications for food safety and consumer awareness. We chat about the need for vigilance in food choices, the importance of natural alternatives to food dyes, and the responsibility we have as consumers.

Some Takeaways:

-The FDA's ban on Red Dye Number 3 is a small step in food safety.

-It took over 30 years for this dye to be banned.

-There are 36 food dyes approved by the FDA, many of which are synthetic.

-Natural alternatives to food dyes are available & I share 5 of my favorites.

-Choosing healthier food options is a personal responsibility.

-It's important to find joy in making small changes to our diets.

-The food industry may take this opportunity to mislead consumers even more about healthy choices.

-Living a healthy life requires effort, but it is definitely rewarding.

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The video of my 5 all-natural dyes: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rK35-1Z_lkY 

The 5 all-natural botanical “dyes” I mentioned:

RED: https://lddy.no/1l35r

BLUE: https://lddy.no/1l35w

GREEN: https://lddy.no/1l35t

ORANGE: https://lddy.no/1l35x

BROWN: https://lddy.no/1l35s

Find all my learning resources here (https://soulyrested.com/learn) 

Episode 131 "Generally Recognized as Safe" ingredients (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/131-why-we-cant-trust-ingredients-that-are-generally/id1502035061?i=1000665870818)

Some of my favorite non-toxic products:

Episode 124 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/124-finding-non-toxic-hair-products-money-saving-tips/id1502035061?i=1000662731741

Episode 126 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/126-something-you-need-to-know-about-your-hair-products/id1502035061?i=1000663387088

Episode 128 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/128-moisturizers-shouldnt-harm-your-immune-system-or/id1502035061?i=1000664119730

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About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

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In today's episode we discuss the 3 distinct steps toward making a new habit, offering practical strategies you've probably never thought of for overcoming challenges and maintaining motivation. We highlight the inevitability of setbacks and the importance of a positive attitude.

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About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

Popular topics on this show include:

Real food

Pantry staple recipes

From scratch cooking

Tea blends & how to make them

Sugarmaking

The Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy podcast

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Today we're talking about YOUR thoughts on New Year's resolutions, if they're effective, and what you think might be the best way to form new, better habits.

Through insights gathered from listeners, we're highlighting the low success rate of resolutions and introducing a concept of focusing on character-building goals instead.

The episode also delves into the myth of the 21-day habit formation cycle, emphasizing the importance of a positive mindset and small, consistent steps towards personal growth.

Michelle encourages listeners to shift their focus from failures to accomplishments, fostering a healthier outlook on self-improvement.

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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

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About Michelle Visser

Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.

My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.

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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/