{"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":"207. 3 Big Problems With the New Food Pyramid No One Is Talking About","slug":"207-3-big-problems-with-the-new-food-pyramid-no-one-is-talking-about","published_at":"2026-01-26T11:00:28+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139/207-3-big-problems-with-the-new-food-pyramid-no-one-is-talking-about","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/27188fe6-7a1a-4a24-815a-207cf08beba6/stream.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle Visser breaks down three major flaws in the new food pyramid—including what it gets dangerously wrong about fruits, vegetables, meat, and especially grains. While applauding the new emphasis on protein, healthy fats, and real food, Michelle explains why food sourcing is the missing piece of the conversation. She unpacks why not all produce is nutritious, how meat labeling has misled consumers for years, and why fresh-milled flour made from properly sourced grains should not be lumped in with refined carbohydrates. The episode closes with an encouraging, honest message for overwhelmed families: real food should support your life—not dominate it. Progress, not perfection, is the goal. Soulyrested.com/MEAT ( https://soulyrested.com/meat-recipes/ ) for a protein-rich meal plan with recipes and suggestions for sourcing the most amazing meat. Soulyrested.com/seeds ( https://soulyrested.com/seeds/ ) for free guide to help you uplevel your gardening this year & even make money in the process. Related previous episodes: ep. 131 -- https://app.redcircle.com/shows/8b6b6f8f-7c78-4ded-996d-162bcac302ab/ep/284b4aee-a7db-40cd-8f32-442683e79f91 Season 3, Episode 8 -- https://app.redcircle.com/shows/8b6b6f8f-7c78-4ded-996d-162bcac302ab/ep/7dbb3a61-0970-44ca-8dd5-6e97065e4f1b ep. 153 -- https://app.redcircle.com/shows/8b6b6f8f-7c78-4ded-996d-162bcac302ab/ep/7bf62ffd-f87c-48ae-aebf-b13c207ff293 Please check out our sponsors: https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf/ https://soulyrested.com/coffee/ 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://souly…","meta_description":"In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle Visser breaks down three major flaws in the new food pyramid—including what it gets dangerously wron…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2146,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139/episodes/207-3-big-problems-with-the-new-food-pyramid-no-one-is-talking-about/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-630139/207-3-big-problems-with-the-new-food-pyramid-no-one-is-talking-about.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}