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**Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy**

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 podcast.

We dive deep into topics like avoiding processed foods, incorporating whole foods into your diet, milling fresh flour, and understanding the powerful benefits of fermented foods, medicinal drinks, and other healthy, gut-friendly options. We explore topics, often with thought-provoking guests, from the importance of healthy fats and natural sugars to practical tips on gardening, creating simple recipes, and stocking your kitchen with the best pantry staples.

Whether you're looking to improve your immune system, learn how to nourish your body with real, nutrient-dense foods, or discover better, nontoxic options, join in every episode and gain actionable advice for making sustainable, healthier choices.

Latest Episodes:

Why You Should Take Elderberry Syrup (S5, E12) Jun 26, 2023

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Why take elderberry syrup?

Find Today's Guests:

Their site: abbyselderberry.com

Use code SOULYRESTED to save 15% off EVERYTHING at AbbysElderberry.com

Why Take Elderberry Syrup?

In this episode:

Medicinal benefits of taking elderberry syrup
Why elderberries? How does their antioxidant, vitamin, and nutrient count compare to other fruits?
Warnings if you are foraging elderberries and considering using them raw
The difference in American and European elderberry shrubs
Greek and Roman, European, and Native American historical uses of elderberries
3 parts of the elderberry shrub you can use medicinally
Intriguing way to use the main stalk of the elderberry shrub
Details about elderberries to help you locate them where you live, for foraging
Cultivated elderberry shrubs, compared to wild bushes
The easiest way to make a quart of organic elderberry syrup
What to look for in all other elderberry syrup

Also in this episode:

Business building tips from successful, family-owned small business success.

More show notes and information: https://soulyrested.com/2023/06/26/why-take-elderberry-syrup/

Find photos of the elderberry bush, flowers, and berries here: https://soulyrested.com/2023/06/25/can-i-add-elderberry-syrup-to-kombucha/

Michelle's recipe for elderberry syrup: https://soulyrested.com/2021/06/14/does-elderberry-syrup-boost-your-immune-system/

Social Media's Impact on Your Health, with Chris Martin (S5, E11) Jun 19, 2023

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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 Media & The Wolf in Their Pockets. Chris has been studying and writing about social media for over half a decade and you're going to enjoy his practical, encouraging insights.

In this episode

Does Social Media actually impact our health?
The average person is using social media for 2 1/2 hours every day and multiple studies have linked social media use to depression, anxiety, loneliness and suicide.
Social Media use leads to feelings of inadequacy, self-absorption, distraction, sleep disruption, and keeps us from developing real-life relationships.
So whether we want to admit it or not, our social media usage DOES impact our health.
95% of young people use social media and devoting a huge amount of time to it
How studies have shown that teens face double the risk of mental health issues because of social media use and habits
3 ways to look at social media (and why 2 are wrong)
The connection between TV of the 60s and today’s social media platforms
How entertainment went from a 1-way street to a 2-way one
Why social media is not simply a teenager problem
The most common thing kids want to be today when they grow up
Practical suggestions to limit the impacts of social media

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Wolf in Their Pockets

Amusing Ourselves to Death, by Neil Postman

Techwise Family, by Andy Crouch

To snag Michelle's Master Class on DIY kombucha at less than HALF PRICE

Ways to spend less time on social media:

Show yourself that the unpredictable (therefore addicting) results of social media are pretty predictable on your mood: For 1 week, 1x a day write down how you feel (from 1 to 10) before scrolling social media and again after.
Plan a real-life gathering with friends.
Make time to get outside.
Make exercise a "have to" and put it on the calendar.
Find a place you'd love to volunteer a few hours a week.
Spend time, face to face, with one friend every week.

Follow Today's Guest on twitter: @chrismartin17

For more information: https://soulyrested.com/2023/06/19/social-medias-impact-on-our-health-with-chris-martin-s5-e11/

Battling chronic illness, with Amber Benge (S5, E10) Jun 12, 2023

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In this episode:

How Amber’s battle with chronic illness started when she was only 5 years old.

Lyme’s–an imitator disease

The Doctor Shuffle

What it means that the Lyme’s bacteria is shaped like a corkscrew

Description of bioenergetics and how it helped Amber finally diagnose her Lyme’s disease

The cumulative effect of chronic illness on your body

Making choices today that will help you feel better tomorrow

Herbalism vs. Homeopathy

Modern vs. Natural health solutions Seeing food as a part of healing

Why homeopathy recommends fermented food and drinks

The Herxheimer effect and what you should know about it

Remission via bioenergetics

Why you MUST advocate for yourself, even when treating chronic pain naturally

Tips for advocating for yourself with the medical experts you work with

Resources mentioned in this episode:

For tick testing and more information about Lymes: https://www.lymedisease.org/

To snag Michelle’s Master Class on DIY kombucha at less than HALF PRICE: https://soulyrested.com/kombucha/

For the best Soil Test Kit, (at a sweet discount with code SOULYRESTED): https://bit.ly/3MAslZI

Follow Guest:

on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracewalkfarm/

on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gracewalkfarm

Amber’s blog:https://gracewalkfarm.org/

Lessons from an unconventional dentist, with Dr Michelle Jorgensen (S5, E9) Jun 05, 2023

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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 of 10 who the fluoride commercials never tell you about. The 1 out of 10 who isn't trying to sell you the lies we've been fed for decades.

In this episode:

-How we know dental health greatly impacts our overall health

-Dr. Michelle's personal story that led her to see the inadequacies of traditional dentistry alone

-All the interesting background stories that led to today's incomplete views on how cavities develop

-Research by Weston Price and Melvin Page in the 1930s that all dentists should be learning about in dental school.

-What fats are the problems

-What fats are necessary for us to consume the vitamins that are necessary to grow healthy bones and teeth

-The two ways minerals must enter our teeth

-Acid dissolves minerals & what this means for dental health

-Can you drink acidic kombucha, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar, and eat tomatoes and still have healthy teeth

-Why it's important that our saliva reestablishes our mouth ph to neutral

-The worst time to brush your teeth (this one will really surprise you)

-Why sugar-free soda is bad for your teeth, even with zero sugar

-What minerals that are lost when a cavity is forming

-What it means that fluoride is not a naturally occurring mineral in the toothHow fluoride changes bone structure to make them more brittle

-Details about hydroxyapatite and how it has been proven to strengthen, protect, and rebuild teeth and improve your health.

-When fluoride actually makes you MORE susceptible to cavities

-How & why fluoride interferes with the thyroid hormone

-What fat-soluble vitamins (D3 and K2) and minerals are necessary to avoid clogged arteries and tartar-free teeth & why

-Our Fight-or-Flight (sympathetic) system vs. our Rest-and-Refresh (parasympathetic) system and what about modern dentistry pushes our body into the first continually

-Gum disease (75% of adults have some level of it) tooth infection and airway and breathing problems and how they push our body into permanent Fight-or-Flight mode and make it impossible to loose weight

-Root canals and hidden infections that can be equated to "backing up a sewer"

-Whole-head Cone Beam CT Scans and who absolutely needs one.

-Dead zones that could be created where teeth are removed (and how they cause you to hold on to weight)

Resources Discussed in this Episode:

The study that shows almost 80% of the blood clots that lead to heart attacks are caused my dental bacteria: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31117858/

The Soil Test from this episode's sponsor: https://bit.ly/3MAslZI (use code SOULYRESTED and save!)

That amazing sale on my Kombucha Master Class: https://soulyrested.com/kombucha/

Wholistic Dental directory (with focus on safe mercury removal) IAOMT.org

Wholistic Dental directory (with a focus on infection info) IABDM.org

A resource written for laymen, by a dentist, that goes into great depth on all these topics and more: Healthy Mouth, Healthy You, by Dr. Michelle Jorgensen-- https://livingwellwithdrmichelle.com/product/healthy-mouth-healthy-you/?sld=soulyrested

Dr. Michelle's Remineralization Supplements-- https://livingwellwithdrmichelle.com/product/remineralization-supplements/?sld=soulyrested

Dr. Michelle's Tooth Powder-- https://livingwellwithdrmichelle.com/shop/?sld=soulyrested

Follow Today's Guest:

on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingwellwithdrmichelle

on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingwellwithdrmichelle

on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingwellwithDrMichelle

website: Livingwellwithdrmichelle

Who is Dr. Michelle Jorgensen?

Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, DDS, FAGD, TNC, BCTA is an author, health-based dentist, and health and wellness provider. During her own health journey, Dr. Michelle, after practicing dentistry for over a decade, Dr. Michelle became intrigued with the Health-Based Dentistry field.

She is certified as a Therapeutic Nutritional Counselor, a Certified Nutritional Autoimmune Specialist, and a Board-certified traditional Naturopath.

Lessons from an unconventional nutritionist, Dr. Jaime Schehr (S5, E8) May 30, 2023

Show notes

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 insights into simple ways to improve your health than should be allowed in one episode.

This episode's sponsors:

To grow the best, most nutritious food, you need the best quality soil. This is my secret weapon: This Soil Test Kit: https://bit.ly/3MAslZI (Go to SoulyRested.com/SOIL )

Use code SOULYRESTED to save 15% off! And snag a couple so you can retest next season and know if other amendments are needed. Bonus: shipping will be free if you order a couple.

In this episode:

What conventional nutritionists don't know
Why dietary intervention is sometimes ignored for many problems, from acne to overall health
How fractioned medicine is a byproduct of today's insurance plans
If it's your doctor's fault that he/she doesn't understand functional medicine
If calories are the most important thing & how to view food as important fuel
What it means that Rigidity is the Death of Consistency
Why consistency thrives on flexibility and how to combine the two
Why folks pick up a diet habit and go in all or nothing, to their detriment, & how not to
How Dr. Jaime helps clients maintain consistent success with their health goals
Why protein and fiber helps you meet your goals and enjoy longevity, brain health, and more
How differently menopause impacts every individual woman
Impacts of menopause, including decrease in energy, decrease in muscle strength, increase in belly fat, and slower metabolism
How our knee jerk reaction to menopause of cutting carbs and increasing cardio may be doing more harm then good
Why building muscle and increasing protein and fiber is so important in menopause
Why under eating and over training will never get results
Does farm work "count" as daily exercise?
Why it's important to consider the protein/sugar ratio of your food... even the "healthy" options
What foods you MUST eat to loose weight and sustain weight
Are fruits and vegetables equal? And exactly what percentage of your daily food should be vegetables
The thermogenic effect of food and how veggies like kale and broccoli fall on the scale
If you have carbohydrates on your plate what the portion should be
How to loose weight by still eating the same real foods you're eating, just changing the ratios

More About Dr. Jaime Schehr:

Dr. Jaime Schehr is a licensed Naturopathic physician, a world-class Registered Dietitian, and an athlete.

Dr. Schehr is the owner of Schehr Nutrition as well as co-founder of xFitLab, a medical fitness consulting company. Dr. Schehr is the assistant director at the Institute for Family Health of Mt. Sinai. She is a prominent speaker and often sought to lecture in both the corporate and academic space.

Follow Dr. Jaime:

on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaimeschehr/

via KS Fit Fuel: https://www.kirastokes.com/ksfit-fuel

A Healthy Attitude Towards Food, with Amber Benge (S5, E7) May 22, 2023

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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 towards food, and how to talk to our children and teens to help them avoid the pitfalls and dangers.

In this episode:

Shocking statistics from the Natn. Eating Disorder Assoc. (source)
Amber's thoughts on why these statistics may not be shocking enough.
The many contributors to Amber's unhealthy associations with food.
How parents can impact an unhealthy view of food in kids at a young age.
The results of food being connected to trauma.
The connections between eating disorders and processed foods.
An example of an extreme diet.
Warning signs in a child or teenager who has an eating disorder.
How a parent should respond to a child's unhealthy view of food.
How a naturopath deconstructs a diet and teaches about real food and herbalism.
How to make peace with food and a less-than-perfect body.
What percentage of individuals with anorexia are male.
How to practice moderation with food.
Possibly the simplest thing to do to for a healthy body image (you and your kids)

To grow the best, most nutritious food, you need the best quality soil. This is my secret weapon: This Soil Test Kit: https://bit.ly/3MAslZI

Use code SOULYRESTED to save 15% off! And snag a couple so you can retest next season and know if other amendments are needed. Bonus: shipping will be free if you order a couple.

Follow Amber:

on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracewalkfarm/

on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gracewalkfarm

Amber's blog:https://gracewalkfarm.org/

Are old-fashioned foods actually healthy? w/Jill Winger (S5, E6) May 15, 2023

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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 the best quality soil. This is my secret weapon: This Soil Test Kit: https://bit.ly/3MAslZI

Use code SOULYRESTED to save 15% off! And snag a couple so you can retest next season and know if other amendments are needed. Bonus: shipping will be free if you order a couple.

In this episode, we cover:

- Has reducing “bad” fats & carbs from our diets made us healthier?

- If real food is life giving and good, why are we told to avoid it?

- Why has our society shifted from the way our grandparents ate?

- Particular foods we’re told to avoid that the Winger family eats a lot of (& why)

- Who is to blame for our obsession with processed food over real food?

The story behind my poor soil and how one test kept me from killing my garden: https://soulyrested.com/2022/06/30/is-soil-testing-important-for-your-garden/

My complete resources and recipes for Cooking Your Way Through the Pig: https://soulyrested.com/category/cooking-your-way-through-the-pig/

My Complete Guide to Rendering Lard: https://soulyrested.com/2022/03/17/complete-guide-to-rendering-lard/

CONNECT

Blog: https://soulyrested.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOLR…

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accounts/lo…

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrested

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested…

SPECIAL OFFERS FOR PODCAST VIEWERS

For links to everything mentioned in this episode: Search "S5 E3" at soulyrested.com

GET MORE FROM THIS EPISODE

Listen in to (or watch on youtube) a previous episode right here--8 Things you never thought of that are better homemade: https://youtu.be/zbNHBCQ3Bkk

MORE RESOURCES

Get an autographed copy of my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here:

https://terrific-cherry-777.myflodesk.com

Support our small family farm and wear simple living encouragement: https://soulyrested.com/gear/

And find all episodes of the Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy Podcast at https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

To leave a review of this episode or the podcast in general, go to https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ and click “Apple podcasts.”

And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It’s not easy, but it’s a good life.

Surprising Ways to Relieve Stress, with Jill Winger (S5, E5) May 08, 2023

Show notes

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 possibly the easiest solutions to some pretty nasty modern-day health concerns in today's episode, while I chat with my friend of many years: Jill Winger.

Watch or read more about this episode: https://soulyrested.com/2023/05/08/surprising-ways-to-relieve-stress-podcast-with-jill-winger-s5-e5/

Where to find Jill Winger?

Her book: Preorder Old-Fashioned on Purpose here

Her podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/old-fashioned-on-purpose-podcast

Her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jill.winger/

Her blog: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/

CONNECT

Blog: https://soulyrested.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOLRbLo4lnwJ2nPiL2xtB8g

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/souly.rested/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrested

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested…

SPECIAL OFFER FOR PODCAST VIEWERS

Today’s episode is sponsored by Redmond Ag. Find out about their soil test kit that has me so excited (and grab a great discount!) here: https://soulyrested.com/soil/

For links to everything mentioned in this episode: Search "S5 E5" at soulyrested.com.

GET MORE FROM THIS EPISODE

Listen in to (or watch on youtube) a previous episode right here--8 Things you never thought of that are Better Homemade: https://soulyrested.com/2022/10/26/8-things-you-can-make-better-yourself-s4-e10/

MORE RESOURCES

Get an autographed copy of my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here:

https://terrific-cherry-777.myflodesk.com

Support our small family farm and wear simple living encouragement: https://soulyrested.com/gear/

And find all episodes of the Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy Podcast at https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

To leave a review of this episode or the podcast in general, go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-doesnt-mean-easy/id1502035061

And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It’s not easy, but it’s a good life.

4 Modern Health Problems & What to do About Them (S5, E4) May 01, 2023

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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 and often rather simple, old-fashioned ways to deal with these very modern problems.

Go here: https://soulyrested.com/2023/05/01/4-modern-health-problems-what-to-do-about-them-s5-e4/ or Search S5 E4 on SoulyRested for all the details.

This episode sponsored by my favorite soil test kit ever: https://bit.ly/3MAslZI Use code SOULYRESTED to save 15%!

6 Things to do Because we Live in an Obese Society (S5, E3) Apr 24, 2023

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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 this trend.

Wear what's important & support this show and a small family farm! Grab some of the new Simple Doesn't Mean Easy swag: https://soulyrested.com/gear/

IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:

- What factors lead to an obese nation?

-The definition of obesity

-What is BMI

-How to measure BMI

-If BMI is accurate & why

-Who benefits from our obesity?

-Is an old fashioned lifestyle less prone to obesity & why?

-Are there simple steps to fight obesity?

RESOURCES

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The CDC study on obesity trends: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/bsc/bscpres_ogden_may2014.pdf

The study on obesity in menopausal years: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5509974/

Go here for the final days of the sale on my favorite seeds and more: https://soulyrested.com/seeds/

Check out soulyrested.com/coupons/ for current specials on many products I’ve mentioned in this podcast season.

Go here for links to everything mentioned in this episode: xxxxx

CONNECT

Blog: https://soulyrested.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOLR…

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accounts/lo…

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrested

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested…

SPECIAL OFFER FOR PODCAST VIEWERS

Today’s episode is sponsored by True Leaf Market… my absolute favorite seed company. Use code PHOMESTEAD10 at this link: soulyrested.com/seeds

For links to everything mentioned in this episode: Search "S5 E3" at soulyrested.com

GET MORE FROM THIS EPISODE

Listen in to (or watch on youtube) a previous episode right here--8 Things you never thought of that are Better Homemade: https://youtu.be/zbNHBCQ3Bkk

MORE RESOURCES

Get an autographed copy of my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here:

https://terrific-cherry-777.myflodesk.com

Support our small family farm and wear simple living encouragement: https://soulyrested.com/gear/

And find all episodes of the Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy Podcast at https://soulyrested.com/podcast/

To leave a review of this episode or the podcast in general, go to https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ and click “apple podcasts.”

And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It’s not easy, but it’s a good life.

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