{"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":"220. The Truth About Seed Oils + How to Make Your Own Healthy Cooking Fat","slug":"220-the-truth-about-seed-oils-how-to-make-your-own-healthy-cooking-fat","published_at":"2026-04-27T10:00:44+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139/220-the-truth-about-seed-oils-how-to-make-your-own-healthy-cooking-fat","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/4bb9d2a1-aa62-4053-91dd-9a097faf0d30/stream.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle breaks down the truth about cooking fats—and why many commonly used oils may be harming your health. She explains the dangers of hydrogenated seed oils, including their link to inflammation and chronic disease, and shares why switching to traditional fats like lard, butter, and tallow can make a meaningful difference. Michelle walks listeners step-by-step through how to render lard at home, simplifying what often feels like an intimidating process. She also explains the nutritional benefits of pasture-raised lard—especially its vitamin D content—and how it can support overall health, even helping with seasonal mood changes. Whether you’re ready to make your own lard or just want to choose better fats at the store, this episode gives you practical, actionable steps to upgrade your kitchen and your health. The BEST lard you can buy from regenerative US farms (just search \"lard\"): https://99counties.com?sca_ref=8835672.PUT7XrjQpTUhe Fill up a box with amazing meat while you're there! More on all this in today's episode: - Seed oils are highly processed and linked to inflammation and chronic disease - Many “healthy” oils (like avocado oil) are often mislabeled or diluted with cheap oils - Lard (especially pasture-raised) is a nutrient-dense, stable cooking fat -Lard contains vitamin D, which may help support mood—especially in low-sunlight seasons - High smoke point fats (like lard) are safer for cooking and don’t break down as easily - You don’t need to make your own—there are quality sources available to buy - Rendering lard at home is far simpler than most people think - Different types of pork fat (leaf fat vs. back fat) produce different qualities of lard - Using a mix of butter + lard can improve both flavor and n…","meta_description":"In this episode of Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, Michelle breaks down the truth about cooking fats—and why many commonly used oils may be harming your health.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1989,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139/episodes/220-the-truth-about-seed-oils-how-to-make-your-own-healthy-cooking-fat/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-630139/220-the-truth-about-seed-oils-how-to-make-your-own-healthy-cooking-fat.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}