{"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":"200. Navigating mental health & finding hope in the midst of depression, with Nate Pickowicz","slug":"200-navigating-mental-health-finding-hope-in-the-midst-of-depression-with-nate-pickowicz","published_at":"2025-12-08T11:00:48+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139/200-navigating-mental-health-finding-hope-in-the-midst-of-depression-with-nate-pickowicz","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/07f13acf-a52b-406c-9148-b7ba447ed653/stream.mp3","summary":"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…","meta_description":"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 frien…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2786,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139/episodes/200-navigating-mental-health-finding-hope-in-the-midst-of-depression-with-nate-pickowicz/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-630139/200-navigating-mental-health-finding-hope-in-the-midst-of-depression-with-nate-pickowicz.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}