{"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":"210. The Truth About the Food Pyramid + How I Preserved $6,000 in Real Food","slug":"210-the-truth-about-the-food-pyramid-how-i-preserved-6-000-in-real-food","published_at":"2026-02-16T11:00:20+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139/210-the-truth-about-the-food-pyramid-how-i-preserved-6-000-in-real-food","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/1e501147-4fa1-4e2c-96ce-8acec6f87130/stream.mp3","summary":"Are expensive “healthy” snacks actually wrecking your gut — and your budget? Let's down the new food pyramid and dietary guidelines — what they got right, what still needs work, and why avoiding ultra-processed foods is the biggest win for your health. But here’s the practical part: instead of just saying “stop eating processed food,” Michelle shares 3 powerful food preservation methods that make real food convenient, affordable, and long-lasting: ✔️ Fermenting for gut health ✔️ Dehydrating for space-saving storage ✔️ Freeze drying for healthy snacks you'll crave You’ll hear how she preserved over 300 quarts of food — valued at nearly $6,000 — and how small, steady steps over time can transform your pantry and your family’s health. If you want to eat less processed food without overwhelm, this episode gives you a real-life roadmap. I LOVE my freeze dryer: https://bluealpinefreezedryers.com/SOULYRESTED Use code SOULYRESTED to save $$ (and enjoy FREE shipping) Please check out our sponsors: https://soulyrested.com/trueleaf https://soulyrested.com/wholegrain/ https://soulyrested.com/botanicals/ ALL my fermenting recipes (veggies & fruit here): https://soulyrested.com/category/fermented-food-and-drinks/page/2/ 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 bakin…","meta_description":"Are expensive “healthy” snacks actually wrecking your gut — and your budget? Let's down the new food pyramid and dietary guidelines — what they got right,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1987,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139/episodes/210-the-truth-about-the-food-pyramid-how-i-preserved-6-000-in-real-food/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-630139/210-the-truth-about-the-food-pyramid-how-i-preserved-6-000-in-real-food.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}