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200. Navigating mental health & finding hope in the midst of depression, with Nate Pickowicz
Dec 8, 2025·—
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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 discipline and obedience in the healing process. The Intentional Gift Guide with lots of discounts: Soulyrested.com/holiday https://soulyrested.com/holiday/ SIDENOTE: there are 17 days till Christmas. In the intro I mentioned it's 10 days away but our podcasting schedule changed after I recorded the intro. :) Overcoming the Darkness: https://amzn.to/44b8Vpl Episode 100 with Nate Pickowicz: Finding Good in the Middle of "Hard" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/100-finding-good-in-the-middle-of-hard-with-nate-pickowicz/id1502035061?i=1000648062519 Please check out our sponsors: https://soulyrested.com/cook (find the masonry heater and brick oven for baking bread and pizza) https://soulyrested.com/teas https://soulyrested.com/coffee Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 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/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/ About Michelle Visser Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required. 👋Find me in all the places: 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/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

199. How to Simplify Christmas This Year & Treasure it More
Dec 1, 2025·—
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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 family. Tips that will value connection over consumerism. Encouragement that will help you take a deep breath and treasure the holidays this year. https://soulyrested.com/holiday/ - my intentional Gift Guide, with something for everyone on your list. Please check out our sponsors: ILVE ovens. Find mine here: https://soulyrested.com/cook Tempcast Mason Heaters... amazing alternative fireplaces. Find out more here: https://soulyrested.com/cook Try my favorite ZERO calorie all-natural stevia leaves: https://soulyrested.com/teas/ Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ Thanks for watching! 👉Click here to subscribe for new videos: https://www.youtube.com/michellevisser?sub_confirmation=1 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/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/ About Michelle Visser Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required. Popular topics on my channel include: Real food Pantry staple recipes From scratch cooking Tea blends & how to make them Sugarmaking The Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy podcast Visit https://soulyrested.com/ for more, and subscribe to my YouTube channel to get new videos from me: https://www.youtube.com/michellevisser?sub_confirmation=1 👋Find me in all the places: 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/ Podcast: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

198. 5 Easy Steps for a Simple Holiday
Nov 24, 2025·—
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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 dough ornaments: https://soulyrested.com/simple-christmas-joys/ Please check out our sponsors: https://soulyrested.com/coffee/ https://soulyrested.com/teas/ https://soulyrested.com/soap/ Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 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/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/ About Michelle Visser Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required. 👋Find me in all the places: 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/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

197. Ditch Store Oats: Mill Your Own for Max Nutrition
Nov 17, 2025·—
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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 of fresh flaking oats. Michelle shares tips on choosing and using an oat flaker and offers alternatives with things you already have in your kitchen. Michelle also discusses flaking other grains, provides recipe ideas for nutrient-rich breakfasts, and promotes her resources like Fresh Flour University for deeper insights into whole-grain baking and health. Find all the details here: https://soulyrested.com/oats Please check out our sponsors: The best coffee: https://www.jporganiccoffee.com/SOULYRESTED The best tea: https://lddy.no/ucee The best soaps and skin care: https://soulyrested.com/soap Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 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/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/ About Michelle Visser Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required. 👋Find me in all the places: 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/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

196. The 1 thing you really need to improve your family table
Nov 10, 2025·—
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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/pantry Please check out our sponsors: Blue Alpine Freeze Dryers. Use code SOULYRESTED and find my unit here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/ Ilve... see my new oven here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/ https://www.hearthandhomesteadstore.com/ Use code SOULYRESTED to save $$ and find all my favorites here: https://soulyrested.com/soap Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 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/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/ About Michelle Visser Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required. 👋Find me in all the places: 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/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

195. The Ultimate Guide to Sugars (& which ones are killing us), with David Stelzer of Azure Standard
Nov 3, 2025·—
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Processed sugars are killing us. In today's episode, David Stelzer explains why they will never sell conventional refined white sugar (it's insane). David is the founder of a family-run food supply company who has been working to change the broken food system in the U.S. And I'm picking David's brain about every detail of all the sweetener options. David dives into why conventional sugar production utilizes damaging practices like glyphosate spraying, artificial fertilizers, and burning leaves. Some of my favorite ingredients I source from this independent food supplier: https://soulyrested.com/azure/ My FULL pantry checklist (with discount codes & links): https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ Detailed show notes for this episode: https://soulyrested.com/2023/11/13/the-best-sugar-to-use-and-what-sugar-to-avoid-with-david-stelzer-of-azure/ Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 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/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/ About Michelle Visser Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required. 👋Find me in all the places: 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/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com Please check out our sponsors: Blue Alpine Freeze Dryers. Use code SOULYRESTED and find my unit here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/ Ilve... see my new oven here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/ https://www.hearthandhomesteadstore.com/ Use code SOULYRESTED to save $$ and find all my favorites here: https://soulyrested.com/soap

194. These 12 Appliances Will Uplevel Your Kitchen
Oct 27, 2025·—
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If you're not into gadgets that only get used a few times a year... if you only want appliances that serve you well taking up space in your kitchen... if you're looking for a few ways to make Real Food more convenient... These 12 appliances might be just what you're looking for. They changed the Real Food game for me, and I'm never looking back. Find my favorite kitchen appliances here: soulyrested.com/kitchen Please check out our sponsors: Blue Alpine Freeze Dryers. Use code SOULYRESTED and find my unit here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/ Ilve... see my new oven here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/ https://www.hearthandhomesteadstore.com/ Use code SOULYRESTED to save $$ and find all my favorites here: https://soulyrested.com/soap Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 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/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/ About Michelle Visser Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required. 👋Find me in all the places: 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/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

193. 8 things you can make better yourself
Oct 20, 2025·—
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Here's a long list of pantry staples that you can make better yourself. Find all the links mentioned in this episode right here: https://soulyrested.com/2022/10/26/8-things-you-can-make-better-yourself-s4-e10/ Please check out our sponsors: Blue Alpine Freeze Dryers. Use code SOULYRESTED and find my unit here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/ Ilve... see my new oven here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/ https://www.hearthandhomesteadstore.com/ Use code SOULYRESTED to save $$ and find all my favorites here: https://soulyrested.com/soap Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 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/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/ About Michelle Visser Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required. 👋Find me in all the places: 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/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

192. Ignore these garden mistakes at your own risk
Oct 13, 2025·—
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Today I'm coming clean and sharing all the many mistakes I made in my gardens this year. We'll talk about pacing and planning, watering and fertilizing, and how NOT to direct plant your seeds. We chat about zinnias and chicory, fencing, echinacea, lemon balm, and keeping a garden journal. Please check out our sponsors: Blue Alpine Freeze Dryers. Use code SOULYRESTED and find my unit here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/ Ilve... see my new oven here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/ https://www.hearthandhomesteadstore.com/ Use code SOULYRESTED to save $$ and find all my favorites here: https://soulyrested.com/soap Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 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/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/ About Michelle Visser Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required. 👋Find me in all the places: 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/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

191. Crazy things I grew in my garden this summer that I won't even eat
Oct 6, 2025·—
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In this episode, I'm sharing some gardening experiences, focusing on the mistakes she made throughout the season. She discusses the importance of pacing and planning, the challenges of watering and fertilizing, and her experiences with planting medicinal herbs and vegetables. Michelle reflects on specific mistakes with zinnias and chicory, the need for better fencing, and her desire to grow more of a few herbs (& why). Please check out our sponsors: Blue Alpine Freeze Dryers. Use code SOULYRESTED and find my unit here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/ Ilve... see my new oven here: https://soulyrested.com/kitchen/ https://www.hearthandhomesteadstore.com/ Use code SOULYRESTED to save $$ and find all my favorites here: https://soulyrested.com/soap takeaways from this episode: Pacing oneself in gardening is crucial to avoid burnout. Planning is essential, but it's easy to overlook details. Planting enough seeds is important for a successful harvest. Fencing is necessary to protect gardens from animals. Keeping a gardening journal helps track successes and failures. Reflecting on past seasons can improve future gardening efforts.

190. How to win blue ribbons at your county fair & why you should get your kids in on it too
Sep 29, 2025·—
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Join in on the insightful conversation with Terry Vesci, author of The Lavender Companion and multi-Best-of-Show ribbon winner at numerous county fairs. If you’ve ever wondered about competing at a fair, or if you’ve ever thought it was a waste of time…. If you’ve never understood how it works, or if you’ve wondered if it was something good for the kids to do, you definitely want to listen in on this fun conversation. Also catch previous episodes with Terry: episodes 108 & 109 Find Terry Vesci at pinelavenderfarm on instagram and https://www.pinelavenderfarm.com/ Please check out our sponsors: Find my favorite candles here-- https://soulyrested.com/nontoxic use code SOULYRESTED I LOVE my freeze dryer-- https://soulyrested.com/preserve use code SOULYRESTED And the most amazing skin care-- https://soulyrested.com/soap or go to https://www.hearthandhomesteadstore.com/ and use code SOULYRESTED Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 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/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/ About Michelle Visser Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required. 👋Find me in all the places: 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/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

189. 3 kitchen tools I'm using on repeat (& a bonus one too)
Sep 22, 2025·—
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These are the top 3 tools that I'm using in my kitchen because we all need a few game-changers in our life. We'll chat about the value of these tools in making real food preparation easier and more convenient, especially during the busy harvest season. Find all these tools here: https://soulyrested.com/cover Please check out our sponsors: Hearth & Homestead Store--use code SOULYRESTED for 15% off all the time & find all my favorites here: https://soulyrested.com/soap The best clean deodorant ever, find it here: https://soulyrested.com/nontoxic And use code SOULYRESTED to save $$ on my beloved Blue Alpine freeze dryer. I couldn't be happier that this is the freeze dryer I invested in. Find it here: https://soulyrested.com/preserve Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 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/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/ About Michelle Visser Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required. 👋Find me in all the places: 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/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

188. How 90% of our cheese was developed by Pfizer, a discussion with Robyn Jackson of Cheese From Scratch
Sep 15, 2025·—
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Did you know all cheese is, essentially, made with 4 ingredients? And did you know that one of those ingredients has been outsourced to Pfizer? Okay, not exactly, but essentially. When you start to research today’s topic– fpc rennet –you will find yourself down a dark rabbit hole without much transparency. In today’s episode, Robyn Jackson, of Cheese From Scratch, opens this can of worms with us. Join in as Robyn: --walks us through the history of rennet --explains why rennet is essential in cheese --describes 3 ways that rennet is made, including one that’s the same as Ma Ingalls used in Little House in the Big Woods --describes what happened in the 70s that drastically threatened the world of cheesemaking --tells us what pfizer did in the 90s that changed everything --assures us that, in addition to making our own cheese, there is one thing we can do to avoid GMO-derived cheese So whether you want to learn to make your own, or you just buy some cheese sometimes, this episode is for you! Find Robyn Jackson at cheese_from_scratch_ on instagram and youtube and at https://cheesefromscratch.com/ Please check out our sponsors: https://soulyrested.com/nontoxic bluealpinefreezedryers.com Use code SOULYRESTED https://soulyrested.com/soap Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 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/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/ About Michelle Visser Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required. 👋Find me in all the places: 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/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

187. The truth about cover crops that no one talks about
Sep 8, 2025·—
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Now is the time to plant your cover crops! But if you’re where I was a few years ago, you have no idea how to do it. In today’s episode we talk about how the soil is the most important thing if you want to grow any food and how cover crops will help. Today's episode includes: - 3 options you have with cover crops, and - how to choose among them - 3 reasons that cover crops are difficult and - tips to help you overcome these difficulties - 2 things I did completely differently with cover crops this year - how it’s going so far Please check out our sponsors: https://soulyrested.com/soap My favorite candles. Find them here: https://soulyrested.com/nontoxic https://soulyrested.com/cover (See the limited time code there as well!) Go to https://soulyrested.com/cover/ for all your cover crop needs. Grab your seat in my Fall Soil Challenge: https://soulyrested.com/cover/ Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 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/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/ About Michelle Visser Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required. 👋Find me in all the places: 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/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

186. Add herbs to your everyday (how & why), with Rachelle Robinett
Sep 1, 2025·—
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Does the thought of making your own herbal medicine intimidate you? Maybe you know that herbs can help with everything from physical ailments to emotional distress, yet you're not sure where to start? Today Rachelle Robinett, author of Naturally, shares her insights on herbalism, its benefits, and how it can be integrated into daily life. In today's episode we discuss the importance of small health changes, the misconceptions surrounding herbalism, and the safety and efficacy of herbs compared to modern medicine. Rachelle emphasizes that herbalism is accessible to everyone and can be practiced in simple ways, making it a holistic approach to health and wellness. Please check out our sponsors: True Leaf Market: https://soulyrested.com/cover bluealpinefreezedryers.com Use code SOULYRESTED And my favorite skin care & soaps, I share here: https://soulyrested.com/soap/ Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 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/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/ About Michelle Visser Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required. 👋Find me in all the places: 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/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase

185. Fermenting (& adding nutrients to your foods) with Kirsten Shocke
Aug 25, 2025·—
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Fermentation is the only food preservation method that actually ADDS nutrients to your food. (Did you know canning can lose up to 50% of the nutrients?) If you’re confused by how to ferment so you enjoy the taste, how to eat your fermented food, or always questioning if you’ll know if it’s “okay” to eat, this episode is for you! Find all the resources we mention and all my fermenting recipes too at https://soulyrested.com/preserve Kirsten K. Shocke, author of the best-selling Fermented Vegetables, along with many other award-winning books, will get you excited about fermenting, showing you how to use fermented foods as nutritious, convenient ingredients in your cooking while busting myths and overcoming hesitations around this tried-and-true ancient way of preserving food that should be included in every modern kitchen. This episode will give you valuable insights and encouragement to start your own fermentation journey. Or if you’ve been fermenting for years, like me, you will glean new ideas and inspiration. Find Kirsten writing about life and fermentation at fermentingchange.substack. Or at The Fermentation School, co-founded by Kirsten. Please check out our sponsors: True Leaf Market: https://soulyrested.com/cover bluealpinefreezedryers.com Use code SOULYRESTED And my favorite candles, I share here: https://soulyrested.com/nontoxic Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 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/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/ About Michelle Visser Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required. 👋Find me in all the places: 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/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

184. Why we were in the ER last weekend & how it changed our lives
Aug 18, 2025·—
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You know stress isn't good for your health, but learn from our experiences and don't let this happen to you... Today I'm sharing why we spent Saturday in the ER & what we've learned... Discover how stress and dehydration can lead to some bizarre, sudden health issues (for Bill it lead to Transient Global Amnesia ) and learn valuable insights on managing stress and prioritizing health. Today we're discussing the importance of community, real food, and regular exercise, and introducing The Wellness Collective—a platform designed to support a healthier lifestyle. Tune in for an inspiring journey towards wellness and resilience. Please check out our sponsors: Try the amazing, toxin-removing candles here: https://soulyrested.com/nontoxic/ https://soulyrested.com/cover https://soulyrested.com/soap Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 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/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/ About Michelle Visser Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required. 👋Find me in all the places: 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/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

183. Cheese Making: A Beginner's Guide, Robyn Jackson, Cheese From Scratch
Aug 11, 2025·—
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Think cheesemaking is too complicated for you? Think you need to own a cow before you can make your own cheese? Both are far from the truth. Dive into the world of cheesemaking with the queen of cheesemaking, Robyn Jackson of Cheese From Scratch. Discover the key ingredients that form the foundation of every cheese, and explore the essential equipment that makes the process seamless. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned cheese enthusiast, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to start crafting your own delicious creations. Tune in and transform your kitchen into a cheese lover's paradise! Robyn shares her insights on making cheese accessible and enjoyable, even for beginners, while debunking common myths and fears. Consider this your sign: it's time to embrace the art of cheesemaking with confidence. Takeaways from this episode: Cheese making is a form of fermentation, similar to sourdough. Don't be intimidated; cheese making is accessible to everyone. You can start cheese making with just a few basic ingredients. Quality milk is crucial for successful cheese making. Clabber culture is an excellent starting point for beginners. Soft cheeses are a great entry point into cheese making. Understanding lactic bacteria is key to successful fermentation. You don't need fancy equipment to make cheese at home. Troubleshooting is part of the learning process in cheese making. The journey of cheese making is an endless learning experience. Robyn's new book serves as a guide for beginners, breaking down the process into manageable steps: https://amzn.to/3JaxevV Please check out our sponsors: https://soulyrested.com/salt https://soulyrested.com/cover Use code SOULYRESTED with Redmond Salt to save 15% all the time. Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 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/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/ About Michelle Visser Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required. 👋Find me in all the places: 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/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

182. Stop Wasting Your Food, with Amy Cross
Aug 4, 2025·—
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You're wasting 40-60% of the food you buy, if you're not doing these things. Amy Cross, founder of The Cross Legacy, shares her journey from starting an Instagram page to becoming a TED Talk speaker and author of the Zero Waste Produce Guide. In today's episode, she discusses the importance of reducing food waste, budgeting for groceries, and effective meal planning strategies. Amy provides practical tips on how to store produce to extend its freshness and highlights common mistakes people make in their kitchens. Our conversation emphasizes the significance of seasonal eating and the impact of mindful grocery shopping on family health and finances. Use the code SoulyRested to get 15% off your order of the Zero Waste Produce Guide or anything else in The Cross Legacy Shop. Visit the shop at thecrosslegacyshop.com https://soulyrested.com/coffee https://soulyrested.com/cover https://soulyrested.com/botanicals Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 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/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/ About Michelle Visser Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required. 👋Find me in all the places: 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/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

181. Is your dental floss toxic?
Jul 30, 2025·—
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I switched to this floss about a year ago and I'm never going back. In Episode 9 of Season 5, I talked with the holistic dentist who created this floss, as well as my favorite toothpowder and even all-natural deodorant. Find those episode notes here: https://soulyrested.com/1-out-of-10-dentists/ And I'm sharing what other secret ingredient in my morning drink makes all the difference. This episode is part of our One Simple Thing Series..... Every week we're bringing you a simple instructional video and a 5-minute (ad free) podcast episode showing you one of our favorite things to help your family take small, simple steps towards healthier living. Links and discount codes and any other information we reference will be sent out each week, just let me know where to send it! -- https://soulyrested.com/one/

180. Hormones, Natural Plant Remedies & An Herbal Medicine Cabinet, with Sam Coffman
Jul 28, 2025·—
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Today we're talking with renowned Registered Herbalist & Special Forces Medic (Green Beret, 18D) Sam Coffman. Sam breaks down 8 specific herbal remedies and their applications for health, focusing on hormone balance, children's immunity, and proactive health measures. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how different herbs can support the body and shares practical advice on how to incorporate them into daily life. Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients, including herbs & botanicals) for free right here: https://soulyrested.com/pantry/ Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ 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/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/ About Michelle Visser Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required. 👋Find me in all the places: 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/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

179. Plant medicine–anecdotal or scientific? with Sam Coffman
Jul 21, 2025·—
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If you have ever wondered how to align herbal medicine with traditional medical practices, this episode is for you, with Sam Coffman, a green beret and clinical herbalist. Sam is a Registered Herbalist (RH) with the American Herbalists Guild, a Wilderness EMT, a Wilderness First Responder instructor, and licensed acupuncturist with a Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSAOM). He also holds a BA in Linguistics and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. As the AI Director at Herbal Medics Academy, Sam combines his deep experience in medicine and technology to create innovative, AI-driven educational tools. Sam is also the bestselling author of “Herbal Medic” and “Survival Gardening,” and an upcoming post-apocalyptic fiction series called “Collapse Horizon.” Today Sam shares his unique journey from military medicine to herbalism. And the challenges he's faced in the field of herbalism. Sam shares personal anecdotes, including his experiences in the military and how they shaped his understanding of medicine. We talk about the language of plants and the future of herbalism in modern medicine. Sam shares his extensive knowledge of herbal medicine, emphasizing the importance of effective delivery methods for herbs to the body. He discusses the various ways to administer herbs and highlights the importance of preparing and extracting herbs for optimal efficacy. Sam also recounts the founding of Herbal Medics Academy, his unique background as a Green Beret and herbalist, and the importance of teaching others about herbal medicine. Please check out our sponsors: Blue Alpine Freeze Dryers (code SOULYRESTED): https://bluealpinefreezedryers.com/ Sundays Dog Food (save 50% with code SOULYRESTED): https://soulyrested.com/dog/ https://soulyrested.com/botanicals/ 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 All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/ About Michelle Visser Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required. 👋Find me in all the places: 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/ Podcast: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com

REPLAY: 8 Things You Should Be Making Yourself (S4 E9)
Jul 14, 2025·—
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You know some foods would be better homemade, instead of out of a box... but this episode will call out 8 things that you genuinely, easily CAN make yourself and tell you HOW. This is a replay from years ago, Season Four, episode 9.

REPLAY: One Drink You Seriously Need to Ditch (s3 e11)
Jul 7, 2025·—
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You already know this isn't the best thing to be drinking, but you need to hear WHY... And we don't just leave you there. In this episode we also break down 3 alternative drinks you will enjoy instead.

178. 2 inspiring stories you've never heard, in honor of Independence Day
Jun 30, 2025·—
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Are you in the middle of a difficult or confusing “next step”? Not sure if it’s “worth the effort”? Not sure if you should even bother with a seemingly “unimportant” project, goal, or personal milestone? This Independence Day week I have 2 stories to share with you that never made it to a history book. One about a Founding Father you’ve never heard of & another about a seemingly unimportant effort made by a founding lady you know very well. William Whipple and Martha Washington have something to tell you today… through their simple yet impactful actions, they emphasized the importance of taking small steps towards personal growth and building a legacy. If you want to embrace simplicity in your lives, if you want to start truly appreciating the small stuff, these two uneventful stories may encourage you to make meaningful change.. Go here to get show notes and special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ Please check out our sponsors: https://soulyrested.com/coffee https://soulyrested.com/teas FREE resources: Choose from FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.com/howto/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/ About Michelle Visser Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required. 👋Find me in all the places: 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/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleVisser CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com


