EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 53 MIN
Sourdough Simplified: Why Sourdough is Trending With Moms (History, Health Benefits & Beginner Tips)
from Mommin' Together · host Michelle Barnett
Sourdough Simplified: Why Sourdough is Trending With Moms (History, Health Benefits & Beginner Tips)Host Michelle Barnett welcomes listeners to the Mommin’ Together podcast and introduces a conversation on sourdough’s resurgence in mom culture, exploring its history, benefits, myths, and realism for busy families. Guest Michala Petersen, a former pharmacist and Nebraska ranch mom of four, shares how she began teaching sourdough workshops in 2020 and has since taught over 3,000 people, emphasizing simplicity, grace, and community. They discuss why moms are drawn to sourdough, its ancient origins in Egypt, and health-related claims including digestion, mineral absorption, glycemic impact, and misconceptions about store-bought “sourdough.” Michala addresses gluten questions, starter (“mother”) basics, travel and maintenance tips, and myth-busting around complexity and time, plus the value of homemade gifting and a faith-based motherhood encouragement.00:00 Welcome to Mommin Together00:29 Why Sourdough Everywhere01:02 Meet Michala Petersen02:03 Workshops and Busy Life03:56 Why Moms Love It08:21 Kids and Kitchen Wins09:29 Ancient Sourdough History12:18 Health Benefits and Myths16:06 Gluten Free Questions20:04 Milling Grains and Hacks23:38 What Is the Mother25:41 Potato Water Secrets27:15 Norma’s Tiny House Bakery28:20 Sourdough Myths Busted30:21 Starter Storage and Travel31:36 Fail Forward Lessons35:26 Busy Mom Baking Timeline38:52 Why Sourdough Is Trending41:51 Homemade Gifts That Matter43:55 Simplest Way to Start45:13 Workshops and Online Options48:41 Mom Hacks and Wrap UpMeet Michala: Michala Petersen is a feisty pharmacist from Minden, NE. Michala graduated from University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy in 2006 and thought that being a community pharmacist was her calling. She was introduced to Juice Plus+ in August of 2014 and quickly realized the impact she could have as a prevention medicine ambassador. Michala became a National Marketing Director with the Juice Plus+ Company in January of 2016 and is enjoying being a full time homeschooling Juice Plus+ Mama! She and her husband, Mark, live on a ranch with their 4 crazy kiddos ages 17, 16, 14, and 12 so life is never dull. In her spare time, Michala enjoys spending time with friends and family, checking cattle, spending time at the lake, teaching sourdough workshops, and inspiring healthy living in any way to avoid laundry folding!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michala.petersen.35Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnmpetersen/Simply Sourdough Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3126382477594691To Purchase the Sourdough on Demand Workshop: Email: mommintogetherpodcast@gmail Subject: Sourdough On DemandConnect with Michelle:Instagram: @Mommin_Together @Michelle_Barnett_ https://www.instagram.com/michelle_barnett_/Join our Mommin’ Together Facebook Community
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Sourdough Simplified: Why Sourdough is Trending With Moms (History, Health Benefits & Beginner Tips)Host Michelle Barnett welcomes listeners to the Mommin’ Together podcast and introduces a conversation on sourdough’s resurgence in mom culture, exploring its history, benefits, myths, and realism for busy families. Guest Michala Petersen, a former pharmacist and Nebraska ranch mom of four, shares how she began teaching sourdough workshops in 2020 and has since taught over 3,000 people, emphasizing simplicity, grace, and community. They discuss why moms are drawn to sourdough, its ancient origins in Egypt, and health-related claims including digestion, mineral absorption, glycemic impact, and misconceptions about store-bought “sourdough.” Michala addresses gluten questions, starter (“mother”) basics, travel and maintenance tips, and myth-busting around complexity and time, plus the value of homemade gifting and a faith-based motherhood encouragement.00:00 Welcome to Mommin Together00:29 Why Sourdough Everywhere01:02 Meet Michala Petersen02:03 Workshops and Busy Life03:56 Why Moms Love It08:21 Kids and Kitchen Wins09:29 Ancient Sourdough History12:18 Health Benefits and Myths16:06 Gluten Free Questions20:04 Milling Grains and Hacks23:38 What Is the Mother25:41 Potato Water Secrets27:15 Norma’s Tiny House Bakery28:20 Sourdough Myths Busted30:21 Starter Storage and Travel31:36 Fail Forward Lessons35:26 Busy Mom Baking Timeline38:52 Why Sourdough Is Trending41:51 Homemade Gifts That Matter43:55 Simplest Way to Start45:13 Workshops and Online Options48:41 Mom Hacks and Wrap UpMeet Michala: Michala Petersen is a feisty pharmacist from Minden, NE. Michala graduated from University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy in 2006 and thought that being a community pharmacist was her calling. She was introduced to Juice Plus+ in August of 2014 and quickly realized the impact she could have as a prevention medicine ambassador. Michala became a National Marketing Director with the Juice Plus+ Company in January of 2016 and is enjoying being a full time homeschooling Juice Plus+ Mama! She and her husband, Mark, live on a ranch with their 4 crazy kiddos ages 17, 16, 14, and 12 so life is never dull. In her spare time, Michala enjoys spending time with friends and family, checking cattle, spending time at the lake, teaching sourdough workshops, and inspiring healthy living in any way to avoid laundry folding!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michala.petersen.35Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnmpetersen/Simply Sourdough Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3126382477594691To Purchase the Sourdough on Demand Workshop: Email: mommintogetherpodcast@gmail Subject: Sourdough On DemandConnect with Michelle:Instagram: @Mommin_Together @Michelle_Barnett_ https://www.instagram.com/michelle_barnett_/Join our Mommin’ Together Facebook Community
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