Simple Doesn't Mean Easy

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  • 128. Moisturizers shouldn't harm your immune system or cause birth defects

    In this episode, Michelle discusses the importance of using non-toxic facial products and shares three of her favorite non-toxic solutions.


    She highlights the harmful effects of endocrine disruptors found in many facial moisturizers, such as fragrances, formaldehyde, and toluene.


    Michelle recommends a non-toxic hyaluronic acid solution that naturally smooths wrinkles and nourishes the skin: https://just.crrnt.app/naBz3YLe (use code SOULYRESTED to save $$)


    She also recommends a serum made of jojoba oil that improves the skin's texture: https://just.crrnt.app/Mmz25Xql (use code SOULYRESTED to save $$)


    Finally, Michelle shares her favorite facial product made from tallow, which she finds incredibly soothing and nourishing: https://root-apothecary.com/products/tallow-face-serum?ref=MK4RG (use code SOULYRESTED to save $$)


    She encourages listeners to check their skincare products for harmful ingredients and provides a resource for learning more about endocrine disruptors.


    Find all of Michelle's favorite nontoxic products (& many discount codes) here: https://soulyrested.com/nontoxic/


    Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/


    FREE resources:

    Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7

    Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52

    Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq

    Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747

    Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz


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

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


    All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

    9 min
  • 127. Make These 11 Small Changes to Uplevel Your Life

    In this episode (#127) Michelle shares a list of 11 pretty simple changes that can make a huge difference in the quality of your life.


    Michelle provides insights and personal experiences for each topic, emphasizing the importance of incorporating these habits into daily life.


    The series of lives Michelle mentioned about protein: The Protein-packed Series... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm62xrAvRF9haQ7KJq_6Z18cEpnpTZId-


    The series of lives Michelle mentioned about gut health (and overall natural health & wellness): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm62xrAvRF9i39PM_8cy2RrItZRkpwiQW


    Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/


    FREE resources:

    Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7

    Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52

    Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq

    Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747

    Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz


    Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.com/howto/


    My book: https://amzn.to/45Pt8Pu

    My website: https://soulyrested.com/

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

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

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


    All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/



    32 min
  • 126. Something you need to know about your hair products

    In this episode, we discuss the importance of using non-toxic hair products.


    Go here for links and codes on the products mentioned: https://soulyrested.com/nontoxic/


    Michelle shares her favorite clean hair gel, defining cream, and hair oil.


    She emphasizes the harmful effects of endocrine disruptors found in most hair products and provides alternatives that are safe for all hair types. Michelle demonstrates how to apply the gel, cream, and oil for optimal results.


    Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/


    FREE resources:

    Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7

    Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52

    Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq

    Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747

    Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz



    Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.com/howto/



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    My we

    bsite: https://soulyrested.com/

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

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

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


    All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/



    7 min
  • 125. Turning 55 & admitting I’m still a conundrum

    In this episode, we’re talking about the importance of accepting oneself as a conundrum, starting each day right, prioritizing authenticity and individuality, and working hard at cultivating a positive attitude.

    Ordinary moments are underrated. We need to plant seeds for the harvest we want.

    In the episode we chat about the importance of:

    -Appreciating the simple joys in life and notice them more often.

    -Embracing old-fashioned things and appreciate the history they hold.

    -Accepting that being a conundrum is part of being human.

    -Starting each day right and prioritize self-care.

    -Valuing authenticity and individuality in yourself and others.

    -Cultivating a positive attitude and focus on the good.

    -Finding joy in ordinary moments and make them come alive.

    -Planting seeds for the desired harvest in life.


    Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/


    FREE resources:

    Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7

    Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52

    Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq

    Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747

    Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz


    Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.com/howto/


    My book: https://amzn.to/45Pt8Pu 

    My we

    bsite: https://soulyrested.com/

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

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

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


    All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

    23 min
  • 124. Finding Non-Toxic Hair Products (& money-saving tips)

    For more information: https://soulyrested.com/nontoxic/

    Code SOULYRESTED saves $$ on these nontoxic hair products: https://www.evolvh.com/?rfsn=7783670.8e3d9d


    In this episode, Michelle shares a little bit of her journey of swapping out toxic items for non-toxic alternatives in her home.


    She specifically talks about her experience with non-toxic shampoo and conditioner and the importance of using clean hair products.


    Michelle briefly discusses a few of the harmful ingredients found in most shampoos and the health risks associated with them.


    She provides tips on how to use non-toxic products while staying within a budget.


    Overall, the episode emphasizes the importance of making small changes to create a non-toxic home.


    Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients and nontoxic home items) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/


    FREE resources:

    Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7

    Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52

    Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq

    Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747

    Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz


    Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.com/howto/


    My book: https://amzn.to/45Pt8Pu

    My website: https://soulyrested.com/

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

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

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


    All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

    8 min
  • 123. How to Choose Your Teas & how to make tea blends

    In today's conversation, Marlena Schnyder discusses the benefits of choosing organic teas, as well as the importance of sourcing food and drinks from trusted sources.


    Find all Michelle's favorite summer drink recipes here: https://soulyrested.com/summer-drink-recipes/


    Marlena is the Director of Operations for Fresh Roasted Coffee, Positively Tea, and Positively Botanicals. She’s been in the specialty beverage industry for well over a decade and chances are, if you have a coffee or tea question, she's tasted it, tested it, roasted it, or blended it.


    Marlena gives us insights on making the best iced tea, including the difference between cold brew and brewing over ice. Marlena shares tips on blending different teas to create unique flavor profiles and explains the process of making tea lattes.


    She also mentions some medicinal properties of certain herbs and how they can be incorporated into tea blends.


    In this conversation, Michelle and Marlena discuss various topics related to tea, including different tea flavors, tea latte recipes, decaffeination methods, the presence of metals in tea, and the storage of tea.


    They also discuss the importance of buying high-quality tea and the cost considerations associated with it.


    Previous episode with Marlena, where we discuss what details you need to know about a tea before choosing it for your family, how to find this information, and why these often-overlooked details can actually be very important for your family's overall health: Season 3, Episode 13 ...


    WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/nAV6MGTBSCw


    OR LISTEN HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/123-how-to-choose-your-teas-how-to-make-tea-blends/id1502035061?i=1000662278704


    previous episode with a lavender farmer...


    WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/cp3dXoai4zQ?si=YSvvZwokQs-YF-TL


    OR LISTEN HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/108-you-need-this-medicinal-herb-in-your-life/id1502035061?i=1000653897722


    The nutrient powerhouse Marlena talked about--Irish Sea Moss, with 92 essential minerals: link


    Some of the many things covered in this episode:


    - The Benefits of Choosing Organic Teas and Coffees

    - Mastering the Art of Iced Tea

    - Creating Unique Flavor Profiles with Tea Blending

    - Incorporating Medicinal Herbs into Tea Blends

    - Understanding Decaffeination Methods for Tea

    - The Presence of Metals in Tea and Choosing Safe Options

    - Proper Storage of Tea to Maintain Flavor and Nutritional Content

    56 min
  • 122. Think you're ready to be a homesteader?

    In this mini podcast episode, Michelle Visser discusses the qualities and skills needed to be a homesteader. She presents a quiz with eight questions and provides the explanations for each.


    The questions cover topics such as living rurally, dealing with mud and mess, raising animals for food, working outside, handling book work, prioritizing tasks, enjoying physical work, and long-term planning.


    Michelle concludes by giving a score interpretation for the quiz and offering encouragement to those interested in homesteading.


    Read the quiz here: https://soulyrested.com/the-beginning-of-my-homestead-journey-2/

    8 min
  • 121. One tiny flower gives Big Pharma a run for its money | with Brigitte Mars

    Today I'm talking with Brigitte Mars, author of Dandelion Medicine.

    Find the book here: https://amzn.to/45UckIG

    How to forage dandelions and dehydrate them: https://soulyrested.com/dehydrated-dandelion-flowers-how-why/

    Brigitte breaks down some of the many nutritional and medicinal benefits of dandelions. They are versatile, adaptable, and can survive adversity.

    From improving soil quality to making a medicinal cup of tea--and everything in between--even if you thought you knew some cool things about dandelions, this episode will shed lots more light on this undervalued weed.

    Turns out the dandelion is quite possibly the #1 weed that Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Ag don't want you to know much about.

    After listening in to this episode, you will be embracing dandelions for all the ways they can save you money, improve your health, and make your little corner of this big planet a little better.

    Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/


    FREE resources:

    Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7

    Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52

    Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq

    Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747

    Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz


    Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.com/howto/


    My book: https://amzn.to/45Pt8Pu

    My website: https://soulyrested.com/

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

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

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


    All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

    23 min
  • 120. The founding father you never knew about & his chestnut tree

    More about William Whipple and the chestnut tree Bill and I discovered here: https://soulyrested.com/a-great-reason-to-plant-a-tree/


    Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/


    FREE resources:

    Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7

    Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52

    Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq

    Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747

    Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz



    Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.com/howto/



    My book: https://amzn.to/45Pt8Pu

    My website: https://soulyrested.com/

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

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

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


    All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/


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

    Dr. Glenn Livingston, a former CEO of a multimillion-dollar consulting firm in the food industry, shares his insights on overcoming binge eating and overeating. He discusses the deceptive tactics used by the food industry to manipulate consumers and the natural tendencies that make us susceptible to unhealthy food choices.


    Dr. Livingston emphasizes the importance of understanding cravings and provides strategies for managing them.


    Find out how to create personal food rules and tripwires to regain control.


    Yes, friend, take heart. We can extinguish bad food cravings & overcome addictive eating patterns.


    Download a free copy of Dr. Livingston's book at https://defeatyourcravings.com/


    ** Order a Sample Box of grassfed beef at a special discounted price for Simple Doesn't Mean Easy listeners (with FREE shipping!) at https://soulyrested.com/beef/ **


    Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/


    FREE resources:

    Learn how to use fresh milled flour: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7

    Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52

    Learn about dehydrating food: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq

    Learn about baking with maple syrup: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747

    Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz


    Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.com/howto/


    My book: https://amzn.to/45Pt8Pu

    My website: https://soulyrested.com/

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

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

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


    All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/

    35 min

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