{"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":"212. Fresh Flour Isn’t Perfect (Here’s What No One Tells You)","slug":"212-fresh-flour-isn-t-perfect-here-s-what-no-one-tells-you","published_at":"2026-03-02T11:00:12+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139/212-fresh-flour-isn-t-perfect-here-s-what-no-one-tells-you","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/6a65b198-9298-4a86-aa72-eb2a0e2677a1/stream.mp3","summary":"Are whole grains as healthy as we think? Join me as we break down what really happens when you grind wheat berries into fresh milled flour. We'll discuss two nutrients that are almost entirely LOST when we mill fresh flour. But don’t panic. We'll also go over some simple solutions, from what you eat with your bread to what grains you mill for your bread. If you care about feeding your family nutrient-dense food — this episode is essential listening. This episode's sponsors: https://soulyrested.com/wholegrain/ 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/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747 Learn about making your own maple syrup: https://graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: https://soulyrested.com/howto/ All my favorite ingredients: https://soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen/ About Michelle Visser Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast. My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required. 👋Find me in a…","meta_description":"Are whole grains as healthy as we think? Join me as we break down what really happens when you grind wheat berries into fresh milled flour. We'll discuss…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1328,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139/episodes/212-fresh-flour-isn-t-perfect-here-s-what-no-one-tells-you/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-630139/212-fresh-flour-isn-t-perfect-here-s-what-no-one-tells-you.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}