Simple Doesn't Mean Easy

119. Unmasking Big Food's deceptions & learning to conquer our cravings

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Glenn Livingston, a former CEO of a multimillion-dollar consulting firm in the food industry, shares his insights on overcoming binge eating and o...

118. 15 ways to make money on a small homestead

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All the resources i mention in this episode can be found right here: https://soulyrested.com/how-homesteaders-make-money The episode I recorded with ...

117. Facing challenges, setting goals, and making the best product | Bee Rooted Candle Co

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm talking with Allison Thompson and Lydia Hanson of Bee Rooted Candle Co, 2 sisters who are also business partners. They're creating a...

116. 12 Things You Don't Know About an Iris

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about 12 interesting facts about an iris.Lots of cool stuff packed into these few minutes, if you're looking for some fun facts to ...

115. Navigating Real Food for Kids and Families, with Haley Scheich

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is sponsored by your best option for the best meat you can put in your freezer. Go check out the special deal, just for podcast listeners...

114. The wrong flower that was perfect

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast episode I have a little story for you. A story about 1 flower and 31 years.Read the story--and see the young bride and groom wi...

113. Appreciating the Everyday Blessings

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michelle Visser shares the rest of her story about becoming accidental homesteaders and finding a simpler life. She talks about the c...

112. Making the right decision (when logical negatives haunt you)

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michelle Visser shares thoughts about her family's experiences that led them to a simpler life and even homesteading. She reads s...

111. Let's redefine "luxury,"... grandmom had it right

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This mini episode of the Simple Doesn't Mean Easy podcast shares the backstory of Lula, my grandmom, and how her love for dandelions embodies the ...

110. Six things I've learned as an accidental homesteader

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm dishing out the insider details... I'm sharing six things I've learned as an accidental homesteader over the past 10 ...

109. A lavender farmer answers your questions

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Enter for a chance to win a copy of The Lavender Companion (if you live in the continental U.S.) by leaving a podcast review: https://soulyrested.com/...

108. You need this medicinal herb in your life

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

107. 13 ways to use a dandelion

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

106. 5 Foods You Should Know More About

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me for thoughts on 5 foods you should know more about... and stick with me to the end (I promise, you'll be glad you did)For that previous ep...

105. Good Friday Reading

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A little break from the usual, since today is Good Friday.Reading from Passionate About the Passion Week, by William VarnerHappy Easter

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

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

103. A gardener looks at weeds

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do weeds serve a purpose or need to be fully eradicated? Ways to use a dandelion ( & meet my grandmom): https://soulyrested.com/2014/05/22/62/12 t...

102. Fresh Milled Flour Tips with Lisa Bass

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Bass and Michelle Visser share tips for using fresh milled flour in this conversation. Join us on youtube, your favorite podcast player, or just ...

101. Love Language of the Family Table with Stacy Lyn Harris

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stacy Lyn Harris & Michelle Visser discusses the importance of setting priorities and boundaries, the beauty of Southern culture,...

100. Finding "good" in the middle of "hard" with Nate Pickowicz

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How does the theory that "Simple Doesn't Mean Easy" apply to our faith?Can we find "GOOD" in the middle of "HARD"? For our...

Does a sugarmaker buy processed, refined, white sugar? e99

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're chatting about white sugar. That processed, refined, table sugar you can buy at the grocery store... ** Excited to unveil this month-l...

What no one told you about fresh flour (episode 98)

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking everything FRESH FLOURDive into my FREE fresh flour e-course here: https://soulyrested.com/flourThank you to today's spons...

My favorite of Grandmom's recipes (e97)

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If your family loves this recipe just 1/2 as much as mine, this recipe is a KEEPER, for sure. BONUS: it's a great way to use older bread you have ...

This will change the way you look at organ meat ("offal") forever, ep. 96 with James Barry

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

James is also a published cookbook author, having co-authored the recipes in Margaret Floyd’s book, Eat Naked and co-authored the follow-up cookbook...

Snow boot choices and winter in New England (e95)

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Friday-Mini-Episode we're talking all things snow boot cleats... the good, the bad, and the slippery messiness of winter in New England.Fo...

Kombucha & how to sip your way to a healthy gut (S7 E6)

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SummaryIn this episode, Michelle discusses the importance of gut health and the origins of kombucha. She explains how to choose the right tea for brew...

The best cup of black tea (episode 93)

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Full recipe and directions here: https://soulyrested.com/2024/02/02/is-lipton-tea-good/FREE resources:Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://gra...

Five causes of poor gut health & 1 amazing way to improve (S7, E5)

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michelle Visser discusses the importance of fermented foods and drinks for gut health.In case you think gut health may not be a facto...

Family Holiday Traditions S7

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SummaryIn this episode, Michelle Visser discusses family traditions and ways to make the holidays meaningful. She shares various traditions that her f...

Holiday Bonus Episode (Advent Readings) S7

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SummaryIn today's episode, we're taking a break from the usual topics to discuss Christmas and the holiday season. Michelle shares her faith a...

Good Fats (comparing Lard & Tallow) with RuthAnn Zimmerman (S7, E4)

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, there are definitely GOOD FATS. Today I chat with a good friend, RuthAnn Zimmerman, about our two favorite good fats: Lard & Tallow.For show ...

Just show up, with author Drew Dyck (bonus episode)

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special Thanksgiving bonus episode, Michelle Visser is joined by Drew Dyck, author of the brand-new book Just Show Up. Grab a copy here: ht...

The Best Sugars to Use (and what sugars to avoid), with David Stelzer of Azure (S7, E3)

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sugar is foundational to life and provides energy, but refined/processed sugars can damage our health.In this episode, I'm talking with David Stel...

How everyone can grow veggies, anywhere, with Doug Evans (S7, E2)

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Evans, author of the best selling book, The Sprout Book, joins us today to explain how all of us can grow more of our own food, the easiest way p...

The Ultimate Guide to Salt & 3 questions you need to ask (S7, E1)

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join in on the Ultimate Conversation About Salt, as I chat with the renowned salt expert, Darryl Bosshardt of Redmond Salt.Listen in to find out:What ...

3 Things I Wish I Knew About an Empty Nest

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode of the Simple Doesn't Mean Easy podcast, host Michelle Visser dives into the topic of being an empty nester. She shares...

Menopause & What They Didn't Tell You (S6, E4)

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Menopause... There's so much no one ever told me about this stage of life. In this week's episode of the Simple Doesn't Mean Easy podcast,...

What Our Grandparents Knew That We've Forgotten (S6, E3)

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What did past generations know that modern society has forgotten?Our grandparents had the satisfaction of making do with what they had (even when it w...

Doing it Scared (S6, E2)

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're diving into another difficult topic.This episode of the Simple Doesn't Mean Easy podcast focuses on Doing Things Scared...

When Life is Hard (S6, E1)

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This summer was a very hard one for our family, from garden failures, to puppy trauma, to saying goodbye to two people who were very dear to us.Other ...

4 Ways to Improve your Gut Health (& why it matters) (S5, E20)

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I never knew how important gut health was until the life-changing event I describe in this episode. The great news is, a few diet changes can lead to ...

6 simple ways to detox your home & improve your health (S5, E19)

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're chatting about my latest frontier when it comes to simplifying our family's life: Working Towards a Non-Toxic Home.It can be deepl...

3 Ingredients You Should Rethink, with the CXO of Azure Standard (S5, E18)

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're digging into the truth about 3 ingredients you make need to rethink, with the Chief Experience Officer of Azure Standard.In this episo...

Quality Time With our Kids Improves our Health, with Sarah Roof (S5, E17)

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to ditch the hurry? Embrace the slow? And enjoy your child(ren)? Listen in as we analyze these very things.In this episode with Sarah Ro...

5 Things You Need in Your Natural Health Medicine Cabinet (S5, E16)

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how to switch up your medicine cabinet, in simple ways, to make it more naturally healthy? Ever wanted to talk to a pediatric nurse who ...

Tips for Better Sleep, with Dr. Aric Prather (S5, E15)

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is chocked full of so much great advice from Dr. Aric Prather, a world-renowned sleep scientist and author of The Sleep Prescription: Sev...

How joy fuels our brains & improves our health, with Chris Coursey (S5, E14)

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Effects of Joy on Our HealthIn this episode:How being joyful requires practice, not unlike learning to play an instrumentAn example of training th...

Garden Soil Lessons from an unconventional Ag guy, Karson Rippstein (S5, E13)

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode:A different way to look at "farm to table"Where to start when analyzing your garden soilHow to start with the outliers when an...

Why You Should Take Elderberry Syrup (S5, E12)

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why take elderberry syrup?Find Today's Guests:Their site: abbyselderberry.comUse code SOULYRESTED to save 15% off EVERYTHING at AbbysElderberry.co...

Social Media's Impact on Your Health, with Chris Martin (S5, E11)

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Chris Martin, content marketing editor at Moody Publishers, is joining us. Chris is the author of Terms of Service: the Real Cost of Social Medi...

Battling chronic illness, with Amber Benge (S5, E10)

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode:How Amber’s battle with chronic illness started when she was only 5 years old.Lyme’s–an imitator diseaseThe Doctor ShuffleWhat i...

Lessons from an unconventional dentist, with Dr Michelle Jorgensen (S5, E9)

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode with Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, of Living Well With Dr. Michelle, we dig deep into all those areas that a wholistic dentist is that 1 out...

Lessons from an unconventional nutritionist, Dr. Jaime Schehr (S5, E8)

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode with a world-class dietician, who's also an athlete and a licensed Naturopathic physician, is packed with more great tips and ...

A Healthy Attitude Towards Food, with Amber Benge (S5, E7)

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode with Amber Benge, of Grace Walk Farm, we dig deep into the ugly truths of eating disorders, how to recover from an unhealthy attitude ...

Are old-fashioned foods actually healthy? w/Jill Winger (S5, E6)

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast episode I'm chatting with Jill Winger about all things old-fashioned foods.To grow the best, most nutritious food, you need...

Surprising Ways to Relieve Stress, with Jill Winger (S5, E5)

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why are we so stressed? How does it impact our health? And our cortisol levels? And why does it all matter?Explore these answers and dive into quite p...

4 Modern Health Problems & What to do About Them (S5, E4)

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today'a episode we break down 4 modern-day health problems that Grandma never had to worry about. We discuss what causes these 4 health issues ...

6 Things to do Because we Live in an Obese Society (S5, E3)

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking why so many societies have seen an alarming trend in obesity & what we can do, in our own homes and families, to combat th...

The #1 Thing I Did to Improve My Health (S5, E2)

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about the most important thing I did. to loose weight and get in better shape--how I did it and why it worked.EXCITING ANNOUNC...

4 Tips for Improving Your Health, at any age (S5 E1)

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tips to Improve Your Health, at any age. I share my story & offer 4 encouraging tips, for any stage of life.BIG NEWS! Wear what's important &a...

How I Lost 20 Pounds--6 tips (& 3 mistakes I made) (S4, E13)

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sharing lots of tips (and what I learned NOT to do) related to my recent weight loss, but we're also discussing overall health and wellnes...

The Biggest Lie They Sell Us About Our Food (S4, E12)

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grab all the resources and recipes mentioned in this episode right here: https://soulyrested.com/2023/03/12/encouragement-when-its-hard-to-make-real-...

5 Healthy Things You Should be Drinking (S4, E11)

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grab all the resources and recipes mentioned in this episode right here: https://soulyrested.com/2023/03/05/top-5-healthy-drinks-you-should-be-drinkin...

8 MORE Things You Can Make (Better) Yourself (S4, E10)

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After the long list of staples that you can make better yourself in the last episode, we're tacking on 8 MORE in today's episode.Grab all the ...

7 Things You Can Make (Better) Yourself (S4, E9)

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Grab all the resources and recipes mentioned in this episode right here: soulyrested.com/2022/10/04/7-things-you-can-make-better-yourself/Grab the fr...

Motivating the Family to Help in the Kitchen (part 2) S4, E8

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Motivating the Family to Help in the Kitchen (part 2)Today we’re finishing talking about how to inspire family to help in the kitchen. Today I’m g...

Motivating the Family to Help in the Kitchen (part 1) S4, E7

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy a great discount on my favorite appliances (but hurry, only through June!!) at SoulyRested.com/kitchenCheck out how to save $129 on the grain mi...

2 More Questions You Should Be Asking Yourself (S4, E6)

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Avoiding overwhelm—2 more questions to ask yourself (S4, E6)This episode is sponsored by my all-time favorite seed company that sells a whole lot mo...

Avoiding overwhelm—4 questions to ask yourself (S4, E5)

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is sponsored by my all-time favorite seed company that sells a whole lot more than seeds. See my fermenting springs, sprout garden and mo...

Practical Ways to Make Real-Food Meals More Convenient (S4, E4)

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is sponsored by my all-time favorite seed company that sells a whole lot more than seeds. See my fermenting springs, sprout garden and mo...

12 Appliances that Make Real Food Convenient (S4, E3)

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Making Real Food Convenient with these 12 appliances that I love (S4, E3)Don’t miss out on the $10 off $50 at True Leaf Market right here: https://s...

How a freezer ups your game & why I have 4 (S4, E2)

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Making Real Food Convenient by using the freezer to its full potential (S4, E2)Don’t miss out on the $10 off $50 at my favorite seed company EVER: h...

The most important thing to making real food convenient (S4, E1)

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season Four: Making Real Food ConvenientToday we’re talking about the most important thing to do if you want to be able to make real food convenient...

Is Tea a Healthy Choice?... The answer's not as easy as you might think (Season 3, Episode 13)

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re sitting down with the Director of Operations of a large tea company and asking her some tough questions… what are the PROVABLE health ...

3 Things You Need to Ask About the Tea You Drink (Season 3, Episode 12)

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about my favorite drink. Ever. It’s a great substitute for the not-good soda we talked about last episode, but it’s NOT a he...

One Drink We Need to Ditch--why & how (Season 3, Episode 11)

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about one drink we really all should consider ditching, how the manufacturers make sure we are quickly addicted to it, and the n...

Two things we should be eating TWICE as much of (Season 3, Episode 10)

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about the two things we should be eating TWICE as much of. And some simple ways to make sure we incorporate more in our diets.Pl...

If you only do one thing to improve your family’s nutrition, this is it (Season 3, Episode 9)

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about the one thing you should do to improve your family’s overall nutrition. It’s little—in a way—but it’s huge.We’...

5 Reasons I Don't Buy Meat at the Grocery Store (Season 3, Episode 8)

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode breaks down 5 reasons I’m not buying my meat at the grocery stores these days.Please check out the amazing sponsor of this episode (and...

Lies the Pet Food Industry is Feeding Us (Season 3, Episode 7)

04 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Use code RESTED15 for sweet savings on amazing treats for your pets and find links to everything Bixby and Calpurnia absolutely love at SoulyRested.co...

6 Swaps You Need to Know About (Season 3, Episode 6)

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s simpler than you might think to choose a few easy swaps in your kitchen that can be life changing for your family.I break down six in this epis...

One Small Step that Makes All the Difference (Season 3, Episode 5)

20 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sure, they may just look like little dried, brittle leaves. But they convert a skillet or dutch oven full of random food into a flavorful meal. And t...

How the Lies About Food Impact Our Health (Season 3, Episode 4)

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

That 2019 study by Tufts I was referring to: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190522141814.htmWould you like money-saving help with your ...

Comfort Food & the Mennonite Culture with RuthAnn Zimmerman (Season 3, Episode 3)

23 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To watch this interview go here—> Comfort Food & the Mennonite Culture (https://youtu.be/bACapepTxXk)RuthAnn’s family recipe for shoofly pi...

Why We've Bought Into the Lie (Season 3, Episode 2)

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For my article on this topic (and proof of my fashionista velour side)—> Homesteading When it Wasn’t an OptionTo snag that limited-time special...

Why I'm Glad that Simple Doesn't Mean Easy (Season 3, Episode 1)

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For my article on this topic—> Why I’m Thankful for the Old Fashioned & Antiquated For that FREE 4-day crash course I mentioned, for new o...

4 Tools You Want to Know About for Online Content Creation

17 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Be sure to sign up for my FREE 4-day crash course for new online content creators right here: SoulyRested.com/CreateListen in to all the reasons I lo...

3 Things We Learned as Small Business Owners in 2020

05 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Be sure to sign up for my FREE 4-day crash course for new online content creators right here: SoulyRested.com/CreateStarting a small business is a dau...

3 Tips About Growing a Brand that You Never Saw Coming

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into a free mini crash course—12 Steps for Growing Your Online Reach at SoulyRested.com/createAll show notes and previous podcast episodes can ...

5 tips for building your brand's online presence

08 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All show notes and previous podcast episodes can be found at https://soulyrested.com/podcast/For the special offers on my favorite things: SoulyReste...

6 Tips for Growing Your Reach on Instagram, with Vea Carpi

17 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To watch this episode go here ( https://youtu.be/Ez9qzHHSKHE )I’m delighted to introduce you to Vea Carpi, a mountain farmer and professional chef f...

Six Tips for New Online Content Creators

10 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All show notes and previous podcast episodes can be found at https://soulyrested.com/podcast/I highly recommend Create Your Blog Dream and Video fo...

Entrepreneurship in 2021 with Liz Marie Galvan

27 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Watch this full episode here, on youtube: https://youtu.be/9sQ35UxXYVg All show notes and previous podcast episodes can be found at https://soulyrest...

10 Tips to Building a Brand (While You're Still Working FT)

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All show notes and previous podcast episodes can be found at https://soulyrested.com/podcast/To leave a review, go to soulyrested.com/podcast and cl...

Behind the Scenes of Content Creation with Lisa Bass

13 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It was a joy chatting with Lisa Bass on today's episode.For links to everything mentioned in this entire season, including links to Lisa's ama...

9 Tips from Kate Schat for Kickin' Content Creation

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All show notes and previous podcast episodes can be found at https://soulyrested.com/podcast/To leave a review, go to soulyrested.com/podcast and cl...

Myth Busting Things You Think You Know About Podcasting

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Myth busting about podcastingAll show notes and previous podcast episodes can be found at https://soulyrested.com/podcast/To leave a review, go to s...

20. Twenty Tips for Sugarmakers

20 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Twenty Things You Need to Know if You Want to Make Maple SyrupFor the article on this topic, and all the many links and videos I reference in this pod...

19. Tappable trees & other ways to make syrup

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

19. Tappable trees & other ways to make syrupFor the article that I mentioned on this topic, go here: https://soulyrested.com/2020/02/11/what-tree...

18. Six Tips for a Simple Christmas

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For the article and photos I mentioned: https://soulyrested.com/2020/12/18/6-tips-for-a-simple-farmhouse-christmas/My record player that I happen to l...