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Simple Doesn't Mean Easy

Michelle Visser
Homesteading
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Real Food
Gardening
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William Whipple
Non-Toxic Products
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Solely Rested
Entrepreneurship
Marriage
Processed Foods
Food Industry Deception
Self-Sufficiency
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Personal Growth
Declaration Of Independence
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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... more

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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.

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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 a... more

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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 mean... more

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.

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Glenn Livingston
Former longtime CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm in the food industry, author on nutrition topics
Defeat Your Cravings (guest appearance)
Episode: 214. Big Food Is Engineering Your Cravings (Former Insider Reveals How)
Dr. Cate Shanahan
Board certified family medicine physician and biochemist, author of Deep Nutrition and The Fat Burn Fix.
Self-employed
Episode: 208. This 1 Ingredient Is Wrecking Your Health (It’s in Almost Everything)
RuthAnn Zimmerman
Expert in homesteading and nutrition, and advocate for seasonal eating.
Episode: 205. How to eat better NOW & save money too, with Ruthann Zimmerman
Nate Pickowicz
Faithful pastor and prolific author
Moody Publishers
Episode: 200. Navigating mental health & finding hope in the midst of depression, with Nate Pickowicz
David Stelzer
Founder and CEO of Azure Standard
Azure Standard
Episode: 195. The Ultimate Guide to Sugars (& which ones are killing us), with David Stelzer of Azure Standard
Rachelle Robinett
Author and herbalist, longtime educator in natural health
Episode: 186. Add herbs to your everyday (how & why), with Rachelle Robinett
Kirsten K. Shocke
Author of Fermented Vegetables and co-founder of The Fermentation School
Fermentation School
Episode: 185. Fermenting (& adding nutrients to your foods) with Kirsten Shocke
Robyn Jackson
Wife, mother, rancher, and home cheese maker
Cheese From Scratch
Episode: 183. Cheese Making: A Beginner's Guide, Robyn Jackson, Cheese From Scratch
Amy Cross
Founder of The Cross Legacy and expert in food preservation and budgeting.
The Cross Legacy
Episode: 182. Stop Wasting Your Food, with Amy Cross

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Michelle Visser
Host of Simple Doesn't Mean Easy; focuses on real food, non-toxic living, homesteading, and practical wellness habits.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 191 ratings
  • New here and excited

    It’s so nice to be able to listen to someone so knowledgeable and straight forward. You aren’t some 30-something trying to tell me how to age gracefully 😖 just an experienced baker sharing facts. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    c656565
    United States25 days ago
  • Terrific!

    Love this podcast! Great information to apply to everyday life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Renee RCC
    United Statesa month ago
  • Enjoyable and practical podcast.

    I stumbled upon this podcast and I'm so glad that I did. If you like to listen to good practical every day homesteading advice in a way that is calm and enjoyable not alarmist like so many of the others out there but factual and pleasant , this is the podcast for you. I really enjoy Michele's content and I do appreciate that she has a Christian world though this podcast is not technically a Christian podcast. It is useful for anyone who would want to listen who wants to eat healthier live cleane... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rebecca-L2
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love Michelle!

    New listener and learning so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Harpers Haven
    United States4 months ago
  • Feels Like Visiting with Your Sweetest Friend

    Michelle has the most precious voice and manner. After listening to a couple episodes, I’m now considering Kombucha and raising chickens. How does she do it?

    She is kind and a calm encouragement to doing more things at home. I will continue to listen while working and dream about what seeds to start, which fresh milled bread recipe to use next, and which herb to dry for our chickens (the ones we don’t have yet). This is great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Small Bis Owner
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners praise the host's calm, conversational style and practical, family-friendly nutrition advice.
Audience notes the show blends homesteading with science in an approachable way.

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208. This 1 Ingredient Is Wrecking Your Health (It’s in Almost Everything)
Q: What do you recommend for the healthy fats in our cooking and baking?
It's essential to use healthy fats like avocado oil and olive oil, and there are now more options available in the market with these healthier fats.
208. This 1 Ingredient Is Wrecking Your Health (It’s in Almost Everything)
Q: Can you tell us the history of Ancel Keys and all that happened embedding him with the entire American Heart Association?
Ancel Keys influenced the American Heart Association's stance on cholesterol and heart disease, promoting the idea that cholesterol was the cause of heart attacks based on his beliefs rather than conclusive evidence.
206. The Truth About Wood Heat (It’s Not What You’ve Been Told)
Q: Why does wood get such a bad rap?
There is a lot of bad information pushed by those with agendas, government officials, and even insurance companies concerned about fires from irresponsible burning.
205. How to eat better NOW & save money too, with Ruthann Zimmerman
Q: How can we save money while eating better?
By simplifying meals and focusing on primary sources of nutrition like proteins, fats, and carbs.
205. How to eat better NOW & save money too, with Ruthann Zimmerman
Q: How do we walk our kids through nutrition, if we need to?
Choose relationship first and have simple dialogues about nutrition versus pleasure.

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This show centers on real-food, non-toxic living, and simple, practical steps to healthier daily habits. Across episodes, topics repeatedly surface such as milling fresh flour, fermentation, whole-food nutrition, sustainable gardening, and family-friendly cooking. Listeners seem drawn to approachable guidance and personal anecdotes from a host who blends homesteading experience with nutrition science, often inviting guests to discuss traditional foodways and practical homemaking. A standout is the emphasis on nutrient-dense choices, fermentation, and affordable, doable tweaks that fit busy lives, making healthy living feel accessible rather than overwhelming.

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2. Dr. Cate Shanahan
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