Simple Doesn't Mean Easy
Michelle Visser
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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 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.
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226. The Hidden Danger of Chronic Stress No One Talks About
In this eye-opening episode, you'll learn how chronic stress and anxiety sometimes manifest in surprising and even frightening physical ways. You'll discover why understanding these warning signs…
225. Why Doing It All Is Breaking Women (And How to Build a Life That Matters)
Rachel McCord appeared to have everything: successful businesses, national media recognition, celebrity connections, and a thriving career. Then at just 32 years old, she received shocking news—she…
224. Why Your “Clean” Skincare May Not Be Clean
It's time to get to the truth about the booming tallow skincare industry. Why did tallow products explode in popularity? How can you spot fake or low-quality tallow balms online? And are many…
223. Why Your Fresh Flour Bread Fails & the Fix That Changes Everything
In this episode of the Simple Doesn't Mean Easy podcast, Michelle Visser shares two game-changing techniques that can completely transform fresh milled flour bread baking.Michelle explains why fresh…
222. The Secret to Nutritious Breakfasts (that you never knew!)
Join Michelle today for practical tips on making nutritious, real food breakfast options at home, with recipes and tips to help you incorporate more real food into your daily routines.Key…
221. 99% of Cereals Have This… And It’s Still Legal
What does the 2026 Farm Bill mean for you? In this eye-opening episode, Michelle breaks down the shocking prevalence of glyphosate in everyday foods and 4 Things you never knew about glyphosate…
220. The Truth About Seed Oils + How to Make Your Own Healthy Cooking Fat
In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle breaks down the truth about cooking fats—and why many commonly used oils may be harming your health. She explains the dangers of hydrogenated…
219. The Truth About Ancient Grains, Gluten & Modern Wheat
Is gluten really the problem?What if the real story starts long before your flour hits the kitchen?In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, we go straight to the source—literally. Michelle sits…
218. How to Break Junk Food Addictions: The 30-Day Reset That Works
In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle sits down with Glenn Livingston, a former food industry insider turned expert in binge eating and food addiction recovery.After struggling with…
217. Why ‘Daily Bread’ Matters: Faith, Food Security & Letting Go of Control
In this deeply personal Easter episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle shares a powerful reflection on faith, hardship, and the true meaning of provision. Walking through a painful season…
216. She Reversed ‘Chronic Illness’—Doctors Missed This Root Cause
In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle sits down with holistic health educator Karen “Zuzu” Arms to explore the powerful connection between the nervous system and chronic…
215. How Food Is Secretly Affecting Your Child’s Behavior (What Moms Need to Know)
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…
214. Big Food Is Engineering Your Cravings (Former Insider Reveals How)
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…
213. 7 things no one tells you about the ingredients in commerical bread.
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…
212. Fresh Flour Isn’t Perfect (Here’s What No One Tells You)
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…
211. Another Thing the New Food Pyramid Got Wrong
In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle breaks down why eggs may be the most underrated high-quality protein available today. With 97% digestibility and all nine essential amino acids,…
210. The Truth About the Food Pyramid + How I Preserved $6,000 in Real Food
Are expensive “healthy” snacks actually wrecking your gut — and your budget?Let's down the new food pyramid and dietary guidelines — what they got right, what still needs work, and why avoiding…
209. The FDA Got Gluten Wrong — Why Gluten-Free Foods May Be Making You Sicker
Is gluten really the problem—or have we been blaming the wrong thing all along?This week, the FDA made headlines with a new move on gluten labeling, and many people celebrated it as a major win. But…
208. This 1 Ingredient Is Wrecking Your Health (It’s in Almost Everything)
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Cate Shanahan—family physician, biochemist, and bestselling author—to uncover the hidden dangers of modern vegetable oils. Dr. Shanahan explains how eight…
207. 3 Big Problems With the New Food Pyramid No One Is Talking About
In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle Visser breaks down three major flaws in the new food pyramid—including what it gets dangerously wrong about fruits, vegetables, meat, and…
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