{"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":"225. Why Doing It All Is Breaking Women (And How to Build a Life That Matters)","slug":"225-why-doing-it-all-is-breaking-women-and-how-to-build-a-life-that-matters","published_at":"2026-06-01T10:00:14+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139/225-why-doing-it-all-is-breaking-women-and-how-to-build-a-life-that-matters","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/713445b8-1a45-4592-b345-87b844b1c865/stream.mp3","summary":"Rachel McCord appeared to have everything: successful businesses, national media recognition, celebrity connections, and a thriving career. Then at just 32 years old, she received shocking news—she needed open heart surgery with significant risks. Facing her own mortality forced Rachel to reevaluate everything she believed about success, achievement, motherhood, faith, and purpose. In this powerful conversation, Rachel shares how trauma, striving, and perfectionism quietly shaped her life, the three life-changing questions she asked herself before surgery, and the framework she now uses to make every major decision. This episode is an invitation to stop chasing endless accomplishments and start building a value-driven life rooted in love, stewardship, intentionality, and faith. Visit today's sponsors: A few tools that will uplevel your real food kitchen: Soulyrested.com/trueleaf The only heritage grains I use, from the organic, regenerative farm to your table: SoulyRested.com/heritage Key Takeaways: - Success doesn't guarantee fulfillment. - Major life challenges often reveal misplaced priorities. - You cannot do everything—and trying to will eventually break you. - Perfectionism prevents many people from ever getting started. - Trauma and past wounds can quietly fuel achievement-driven lifestyles. - Intentional living begins with understanding what truly matters. - Love, stewardship, and equipping others create a meaningful legacy. - Your influence doesn't have to be large to make a significant impact. - Asking the right questions can completely transform your priorities. - Healing often begins with honesty, forgiveness, and surrender. - Every heartbeat is an opportunity to live with purpose. Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients)…","meta_description":"Rachel McCord appeared to have everything: successful businesses, national media recognition, celebrity connections, and a thriving career. Then at just 3…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2427,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/simple-doesn-t-mean-easy-630139/episodes/225-why-doing-it-all-is-breaking-women-and-how-to-build-a-life-that-matters/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-630139/225-why-doing-it-all-is-breaking-women-and-how-to-build-a-life-that-matters.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}