{"podcast":{"title":"Simple Doesn't Mean Easy","slug":"simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139","podcast_index_feed_id":630139,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/8b6b6f8f-7c78-4ded-996d-162bcac302ab","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/simple-doesnt-mean-easy","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2025/6/7/2/8b9fc098-6feb-4407-a9ee-da96f1e21add_56ab443a78f2148cafbb129f58a3c81282007c6fe24ff2.jpg","author":"Michelle Visser","episode_count":232,"summary":"Are you longing to simplify things just a little, amidst the crazy, loud, distracting clutter of life? That's where I was just 5 years ago, when my family started on this crazy ride toward simplifying things. Since \"simple\" is almost never synonymous with \"easy,\" I was pretty much a failure at everything I tried. But along the way I learned that it's not only okay, but actually GOOD that simple joys require hard work. So I'm here to be your Encouragement Mentor in this sometimes difficult effort to simplify. Because we can do this, guys. Together.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T22:17:52.686197+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139"},"episode":{"title":"198. 5 Easy Steps for a Simple Holiday","slug":"198-5-easy-steps-for-a-simple-holiday","published_at":"2025-11-24T11:00:13+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139/198-5-easy-steps-for-a-simple-holiday","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139","url":"https://soulyrested.com/podcast/","audio_url":"https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/751efc06-7b84-43fa-9e32-85ab40d63015/stream.mp3","summary":"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 sugarb…","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2033,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139/episodes/198-5-easy-steps-for-a-simple-holiday/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139/198-5-easy-steps-for-a-simple-holiday.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}