Simple Doesn't Mean Easy

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/trueleafhttps://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/k36hnsvbh7Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvqLearn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundzLooking 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 VisserHi, 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/45Pt8PuMy website: https://soulyrested.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souly.rested/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrestedPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisserCONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)comIf 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/trueleafhttps://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/k36hnsvbh7Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvqLearn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundzLooking 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 VisserHi, 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/45Pt8PuMy website: https://soulyrested.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souly.rested/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrestedPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisserCONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)comIf 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.Visit today's sponsors:A few tools that will uplevel your real food kitchen: Soulyrested.com/trueleaf The only heritage grains I use, from the organic, regenerative farm to your table: SoulyRested.com/heritageKey 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.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/k36hnsvbh7Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvqLearn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundzLooking 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 VisserHi, 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/45Pt8PuMy website: https://soulyrested.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souly.rested/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrestedPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisserCONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)comIf 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/soapKey Takeaways From This Episode:How to identify trustworthy small skincare brandsWhy regenerative farming and ingredient sourcing matter in skincareWhy tallow skincare suddenly became wildly popular after 2020The surprising differences between real tallow balm and cheap knockoffsHow misleading labeling in skincare can deceive consumersWhy many “clean” skincare products still contain questionable ingredientsThe role fat-soluble vitamins play in skin healthWhy animal fats may nourish skin differently than plant oils aloneHow the skin microbiome impacts acne, eczema, and irritationWhat magnesium does for restless legs, sleep, muscle tension, and stressThe fascinating history behind ancient soapHow over-cleansing may actually damage your skin barrierGrab 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/k36hnsvbh7Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvqLearn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundzAll my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/About Michelle VisserHi, 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/45Pt8PuMy website: https://soulyrested.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souly.rested/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrestedPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisserCONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)comIf 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 oatsHow commercial oats are processed and lose nutrientsSimple methods to make your own flaked oats at homeRecipes for nutritious oatmeal and granolaThe impact of food processing on nutrient contentThis episode's sponsors:One of my favorite family farms, for heritage grains & fresh flour: https://soulyrested.com/heritagehttps://soulyrested.com/trueleafGo 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 VisserHi, 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/45Pt8PuMy website: https://soulyrested.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souly.rested/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrestedPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisserCONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)comIf 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/trueleafhttps://soulyrested.com/botanicalsGrab 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/45Pt8PuMy website: https://soulyrested.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souly.rested/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrestedPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisserCONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)comIf 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

Welcome to the Simple Doesn't Mean Easy podcast. I'm so glad you're here! The premiere episode will be published on Sunday, March 8th. Until then, I thought I'd say "hi" and tell you a few little back stories. Cause, well, I just can't wait till Sunday. Did I mention I'm super glad you're here?