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Simple Doesn"t Mean Easy

Michelle Visser

Ever wish you had a mentor to help you make healthier, real food choices, one small step at a time? Someone to whisper encouragements in your ear? Someone who has been taking small steps for over a decade, learned a lot about real food, non-toxic living, and a holistic approach to wellness along the way?Tune in every Monday as your host, Michelle Visser—former junk food addict, turned homesteader and medicinal gardener—offers you encouragement and practical insights on the Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy

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215. How Food Is Secretly Affecting Your Child’s...

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2026/03/23

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

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23:17

214. Big Food Is Engineering Your Cravings (Former...

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2026/03/16

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

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27:44

213. 7 things no one tells you about the ingredients...

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2026/03/09

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

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22:08

212. Fresh Flour Isn’t Perfect (Here’s What No One...

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2026/03/02

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 eat with your bread to what grains you mill for your bread.If you care about feeding your family nutrient-dense food — this episode is essential listening.This episode's sponsors:

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211. Another Thing the New Food Pyramid Got Wrong

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2026/02/23

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

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210. The Truth About the Food Pyramid + How I...

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2026/02/16

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

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43:00

209. The FDA Got Gluten Wrong — Why Gluten-Free Foods...

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2026/02/09

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

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208. This 1 Ingredient Is Wrecking Your Health (It’s...

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2026/02/02

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

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35:46

207. 3 Big Problems With the New Food Pyramid No One...

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2026/01/26

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

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54:50

206. The Truth About Wood Heat (It’s Not What You’ve...

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2026/01/19

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

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66:51

205. How to eat better NOW & save money too, with...

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2026/01/12

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

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204. The Crazy Things You Need to Know About Maple Syrup

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2026/01/05

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

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54:12

203. Yes, they're putting human hair & duck feathers...

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2025/12/29

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

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202. Overcoming Fear in Food Choices

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2025/12/22

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

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201. 3 Christmas Breakfasts they'll love &...

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2025/12/15

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

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46:26

200. Navigating mental health & finding hope in the...

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2025/12/08

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

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199. How to Simplify Christmas This Year & Treasure...

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2025/12/01

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

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198. 5 Easy Steps for a Simple Holiday

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2025/11/24

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

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197. Ditch Store Oats: Mill Your Own for Max Nutrition

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2025/11/17

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

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196. The 1 thing you really need to improve your...

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2025/11/10

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/pantryPlease check out our sponsors:Blue Alpine Freeze Dryers. Use code SOULYRESTED and find my unit here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/Ilve..

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