{"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":"209. The FDA Got Gluten Wrong — Why Gluten-Free Foods May Be Making You Sicker","slug":"209-the-fda-got-gluten-wrong-why-gluten-free-foods-may-be-making-you-sicker","published_at":"2026-02-09T11:00:05+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139/209-the-fda-got-gluten-wrong-why-gluten-free-foods-may-be-making-you-sicker","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/b11c2bc6-baa3-418a-8845-a9703a65825f/stream.mp3","summary":"Is gluten really the problem—or have we been blaming the wrong thing all along? This week, the FDA made headlines with a new move on gluten labeling, and many people celebrated it as a major win. But today we're going to break down why this decision won’t actually make us healthier—and may even make things worse. If you’ve gone gluten-free and still don’t feel great… If you’ve been told gluten is toxic… If you rely on “gluten-free” foods to feel better… This episode is for you. Michelle breaks down: Why gluten itself isn’t the real enemy How modern flour processing destroyed wheat’s nutrition Why gluten-free processed foods may be more inflammatory than regular junk food What fresh-milled flour, ancient grains, and whole wheat berries change in your body And why the grocery store’s gluten-free aisle is giving people false hope This is a deep dive into food science, grain history, gut health, and why real solutions won’t come from Big Food—or the FDA. 🎧 If you care about real food, real health, and reclaiming your kitchen, you don’t want to miss this one. Please check out our sponsors: https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf https://soulyrested.com/wholewheat https://soulyrested.com/teas 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://vie…","meta_description":"Is gluten really the problem—or have we been blaming the wrong thing all along? This week, the FDA made headlines with a new move on gluten labeling, and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2580,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139/episodes/209-the-fda-got-gluten-wrong-why-gluten-free-foods-may-be-making-you-sicker/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-630139/209-the-fda-got-gluten-wrong-why-gluten-free-foods-may-be-making-you-sicker.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}