Simple Doesn't Mean Easy
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Simple Doesn't Mean Easy
Ever wish you had a mentor to help you make healthier, real food choices, one small step at a time? Someone to whisper encouragements in your ear? Someone who has been taking small steps for over a decade, learned a lot about real food, non-toxic living, and a holistic approach to wellness along the...
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192. Ignore these garden mistakes at your own risk
Today I'm coming clean and sharing all the many mistakes I made in my gardens this year.
We'll talk about pacing and planning, watering and fer...
191. Crazy things I grew in my garden this summer that I won't even eat
In this episode, I'm sharing some gardening experiences, focusing on the mistakes she made throughout the season. She discusses the importance of paci...
190. How to win blue ribbons at your county fair & why you should get your kids in on it too
Join in on the insightful conversation with Terry Vesci, author of The Lavender Companion and multi-Best-of-Show ribbon winner at numerous county fair...
3 kitchen tools I'm using on repeat (& a bonus one too)
These are the top 3 tools that I'm using in my kitchen because we all need a few game-changers in our life.
We'll chat about the value of these...
188. How 90% of our cheese was developed by Pfizer, a discussion with Robyn Jackson of Cheese From Scratch
Did you know all cheese is, essentially, made with 4 ingredients? And did you know that one of those ingredients has been outsourced to Pfizer?
...
187. The truth about cover crops that no one talks about
Now is the time to plant your cover crops! But if you’re where I was a few years ago, you have no idea how to do it.
In today’s episode we talk...
186. Add herbs to your everyday (how & why), with Rachelle Robinett
Does the thought of making your own herbal medicine intimidate you? Maybe you know that herbs can help with everything from physical ailments to emoti...
185. Fermenting (& adding nutrients to your foods) with Kirsten Shocke
Fermentation is the only food preservation method that actually ADDS nutrients to your food. (Did you know canning can lose up to 50% of the nutrients...
184. Why we were in the ER last weekend & how it changed our lives
You know stress isn't good for your health, but learn from our experiences and don't let this happen to you... Today I'm sharing why we spent Saturday...
183. Cheese Making: A Beginner's Guide, Robyn Jackson, Cheese From Scratch
Think cheesemaking is too complicated for you? Think you need to own a cow before you can make your own cheese?
Both are far from the truth.
182. Stop Wasting Your Food, with Amy Cross
You're wasting 40-60% of the food you buy, if you're not doing these things.
Amy Cross, founder of The Cross Legacy, shares her jo...
181. Is your dental floss toxic?
I switched to this floss about a year ago and I'm never going back.
In Episode 9 of Season 5, I talked with the holistic dentist who created thi...
180. Hormones, Natural Plant Remedies & An Herbal Medicine Cabinet, with Sam Coffman
Today we're talking with renowned Registered Herbalist & Special Forces Medic (Green Beret, 18D) Sam Coffman. Sam breaks down 8 specific herbal remedi...
179. Plant medicine–anecdotal or scientific? with Sam Coffman
If you have ever wondered how to align herbal medicine with traditional medical practices, this episode is for you, with Sam Coffman, a green beret an...
REPLAY: 8 Things You Should Be Making Yourself (S4 E9)
You know some foods would be better homemade, instead of out of a box... but this episode will call out 8 things that you genuinely, easily CAN make y...
REPLAY: One Drink You Seriously Need to Ditch (s3 e11)
You already know this isn't the best thing to be drinking, but you need to hear WHY...
And we don't just leave you there. In this episode we als...
178. 2 inspiring stories you've never heard, in honor of Independence Day
Are you in the middle of a difficult or confusing “next step”? Not sure if it’s “worth the effort”? Not sure if you should even bother with a seemingl...
177. My Current Favorite Drink to Start the Day
I pair this drink with a high protein breakfast and I’m golden.
In episode 171 we talked about why electrolytes are so important. But this episo...
176. The Truth About Healthy Fats
This episode also provides a detailed guide on how to render lard at home, emphasizing its versatility and health benefits.
Compl...
175. Eleven ways to use my favorite cooking fat
In today’s mini episode in our One Simple Thing Series let’s chat about the best unrefined, all-natural fat to use in your kitchen... Lard.
Ever...
174. The NEW Dirty Dozen List & how to grow 5 at home
Today we dive into the newly released Dirty Dozen list. Let's break down details about the top three items on the list—spinach, strawberries, and kale...
173. The best popcorn seasoning EVER
Air-popped Popcorn is SUCH a healthy delicious snack. Popcorn is a whole grain, so it's loaded with fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
In today’s m...
172. Ten things you need to know BEFORE you get chickens
In this episode, Michelle shares her journey into chicken ownership, providing valuable insights and tips for you, if you're a potential chicken owner...
171. A healthy twist on a childhood favorite treat
A sugary childhood candy obsession that you can enjoy guilt-free today, with a healthy twist?
Ummm, yes, please!
In today’s mini episode i...
170. Seven ways to ditch plastic (& an alarming reason you should)
Today we're talking about a study published in April that linked the deaths of 356,238 people in ONE year to one very specific thing that you most lik...
169. The real reason soil testing is so important
Soil testing is more important than you think. In today's short episode I share my story and tell you how a soil test literally kept me from destroyin...
168. 4 Game-Changing Tips for Grilling Meat (that you’ll wish you knew years ago)
Have you ever wondered if your grilled meat could be tastier?
Just in time for Memorial Day, we're walking through. 4 simple steps to fool-proof...
167. The best way to make the best kombucha (One Simple Thing)
Have you ever thought about trying to make a drink that could replace soda & improve your gut health?
Do you buy expensive bottles of kombucha...
166. 5 Pantry Must-Haves you should be buying in bulk
Do you want to have more essentials stocked in your pantry but you're not sure what to start with? Today we walk through the 5 items I've recently sto...
165. The Dirt on Growing Food (a Friday Favorite)
Did you know you should be feeding your soil if you want your garden to feed you well?
In today’s mini episode in our Friday Favor...
164. When He's Team Cheetos & You're Team Kale
Are you wanting to do all the right things to improve your family's food while it seems hubby is the #1 Junk Food Fan?
Today's episode gives you...
163. Do Small Changes Really Matter? with Mel Matthews
Buying in bulk, sourcing quality ingredients, embracing real food and different journeys towards healthier eating are just a few of the many topics we...
162. Food dyes, the FDA & what it all really means
If some details about food dyes and artificial ingredients and the FDA all left you scratching your head this last week, this episode will help you so...
161. Unpacking the truth about fresh flour
As you work towards improving the food you put on your family table, do you ever feel like maybe you're doing things the HARD way? Or started in the w...
160. Reclaiming the art of fresh flour
Have you wondered what's the hype about fresh milled flour? Or maybe you've wondered if you're gluten sensitive and are trying to understand why.
159. Loneliness is the true epidemic & social media is not the cure
Are you exhausted from the illusions of social media? Craving quietness but not sure how to create it? Craving meaningful friendship but not sure how...
158. Why cheap meat should scare you
Would you like to be able to decipher the marketing ploys of the food industry? Would you like to know how to feed your family better quality meat whi...
157. Ancient grains, modern milling & why they put duck feathers in our bread
In this episode, Michelle delves into the history and nuances of flour with Gary Leavitt, President of Nutrimill.
Together, Gary a...
156. Make Money While Growing Food
Would you like to grow your own food with zero cost? Maybe you'd like to grow your own food for free AND make a profit as well?
This episode det...
155. Two Free Gardening Tips You Need to Know
Does "free" often seem too good to be true? At least when it comes to gardening, free often seems ineffective at best, yes?
Today...