# 206. The Truth About Wood Heat (It’s Not What You’ve Been Told)

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Podcast: [Simple Doesn't Mean Easy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139)
Published: 2026-01-19T11:00:29+00:00
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## Resource

Wood heat has been labeled dirty, dangerous, and outdated—but is it true? In this episode, Michelle talks with Patrick Sieben, certified heater mason and Vice President of the Masonry Heater Association of North America, to unpack the myths surrounding wood burning. Patrick explains how masonry heaters, commonly used across Europe, burn wood so efficiently that they produce little to no smoke, use far less fuel, and provide steady, radiant heat. Find out why wood heat has been demonized, how improper burning practices skew the data, and why countries like Austria successfully heat millions of homes with responsibly managed wood. From creosote myths to forest management, energy independence, and safer heating for families, this conversation challenges everything you think you know about heating your home. If you care about self-reliance, clean energy, resilient living, and questioning mainstream narratives, this episode will change how you see wood heat forever. Please check out our sponsors: Tempcast masonry stoves : https://youtu.be/HJNRXpHnxag?si=GvYnyBmOayHcmyjw https://soulyrested.com/seed/ 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/ 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/b91…

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