Simple Doesn't Mean Easy

238. This Might Be the Best Food News I’ve Heard All Year

This episode is a little different from the discouraging food-industry news we often hear. This is an encouraging story about what happens in real world examples of repla

237. What my dog taught me about gratitude

This episode of Simple Doesn't Mean Easy is for anyone who feels like they're carrying too much, thinking too far ahead, or struggling to find gratitude in a difficult se

236. A Wheat Farmer Reveals What’s Really Happening in Your Flour

What if milling your own flour is only part of the story? If you're going to the trouble of buying a grain mill and making fresh-milled flour for your family, have you e

235. Is Your Coffee Actually Clean? What You Need to Know About Organic, Mold & Pesticides

How much do you actually know about the coffee you're drinking every day? In this episode, we sit down with Tiffany Gardner, COO of Java Planet Organic Coffee Roasters,

234. What the FDA’s New Food Chemical Proposal REALLY Means

What if the solution to America's food problems isn't waiting for the government to fix what's on grocery store shelves? In this episode, we delve into the confusing wor

233. The 5 Habits That Actually Matter

Feel like you're never doing enough? If you look around at what everyone else is doing and feel overwhelmed by all the things you should be doing—eating better, exercisi

232. Wheat Berry Advice I Disagree With

Starting to mill your own flour is exciting—until you're faced with the overwhelming question of which wheat berries to use. In this episode, Michelle simplifies the proc

231. The Hidden Cost of AI: What We're Losing Without Real Experts

Have you noticed AI showing up everywhere? Are you tired of wondering if the advice you're watching or reading is even coming from a real person? As artificial intelligen

230. The Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods (And Why Consumers Are Fighting Back)

For years it felt like Big Food was winning—but the latest market data tells a different story. If you've ever wondered whether your everyday food choices really matter,

229. 15 ways to do things differently this summer

What if the best way to celebrate summer—and even strengthen your family—is by slowing down? As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we explore a different kind of

228. The Truth About Backyard Chickens (What No One Tells Beginners)

Thinking about getting backyard chickens? There are 3 problems you really need to know about first. Most people see the fresh eggs, cute chicks, and homestead charm—but

227. The Truth About Grief, Gratitude, & Healing

What if the very things you're rushing past today become the things you'd miss most tomorrow? In today's episode, you'll be challenged to see your relationships, struggl

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 understa

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

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

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

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 d

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 neve

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 th

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