{"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":"203. Yes, they're putting human hair & duck feathers in our bread","slug":"203-yes-they-re-putting-human-hair-duck-feathers-in-our-bread","published_at":"2025-12-29T11:00:18+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139/203-yes-they-re-putting-human-hair-duck-feathers-in-our-bread","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/781ce89a-4b6e-4235-8956-05e95d674f96/stream.mp3","summary":"Have you ever wondered when and why the U.S. government started regulating our flour? And what \"enriching\" it really entails? In this episode, Michelle delves into the history and nuances of flour with Gary Leavitt, President of Nutrimill. Join us as we explore the significance of flour, the techniques of milling, and the devastating nutritional impact \"enriched\" flour has had on multiple generations. Find out about the shift from whole grains to processed foods, the role of government regulations in flour production, and the modern implications of consuming refined flour. You'll also love this look into the renaissance of milling and the homesteading movement, emphasizing the importance of real food in our diets. And don't miss the fascinating insight into dough enhancers that mean we're consuming human hair, duck feathers, and other truly gross things in our modern bread. Please check out our sponsors: https://soulyrested.com/cook These masonry heaters mean every one can make brick oven pizza at home: youtube.com/watch?si=pwW4qscPKtZgMtjJ&v=HJNRXpHnxag&feature=youtu.be https://soulyrested.com/sprouts https://soulyrested.com/botanicals/ 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/62116313e0eda1a…","meta_description":"Have you ever wondered when and why the U.S. government started regulating our flour? And what \"enriching\" it really entails? In this episode, Michelle de…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3252,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139/episodes/203-yes-they-re-putting-human-hair-duck-feathers-in-our-bread/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-630139/203-yes-they-re-putting-human-hair-duck-feathers-in-our-bread.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}