
Homesteading Made Simple is a podcast about practical homesteading skills for real life. Homesteading looks a lot different in real life than it does on the internet, and this podcast is about making it feel doable. I’m Wendi, and each episode focuses on homesteading skills that actually fit into everyday life. We talk about gardening, food storage, food preservation, kitchen skills, preparedness,... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 221 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationLeisureHome & GardenHow To | |||

In today’s episode, we’re talking about peaceful, practical homestead income ideas for real life.
Not giant farm empires.
Not hustle culture.
Not trying to monetize every inch of your property.
Just simple, thoughtful ideas that may help suppor... more
Wendi shares why she believes old-fashioned kitchen skills are becoming important again as families navigate rising grocery prices, busy schedules, and financial stress.
From whole chickens and dry beans to whole grains and food storage, this episod... more
What if real change doesn’t happen through giant bursts of motivation… but through tiny repeated stitches over time?
In this heartfelt and humorous episode, Wendi Bergin shares her idea for a “15-Minute Summer” after realizing that spending just 15 ... more
Do you ever feel like you’re not accomplishing enough?
Like everyone else is moving forward while you’re just trying to survive the laundry, the dishes, the caregiving, the stress, and everyday life?
In this episode, I want to encourage you that yo... more
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I look forward to this podcast every week. Wendi keeps it simple, relatable and helps the listener apply what they learn. I like how she “tells it to you straight,” yet keeps it lighthearted and joyful.
This is such a great podcast!!! Wendi has a great energy, she’s full of joy and desires to learn for herself and to help listeners understand as well. So good!
Turned on an episode today about how our purpose is us and I loved every second. Wendy is funny, real, and wise. I’ve loved her from the moment I met her and I’m so excited to have the opportunity to leave from her in this podcast! Thank you for your words. They touched my heart today right when I needed it!
Listening to your podcast is just like chatting with you in your front yard! Thank you for a creating a wonderful resource for everyone!
Wendi love your podcast and how you inspire temporal and spiritual preparation. I learn so much! Thank you :)
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This show provides practical, calm guidance on homesteading and self-reliance for everyday life. Episodes blend hands-on skills—gardening, food storage and preservation, kitchen techniques, and small-scale farming—with real estate insight and land considerations to help families build confidence and capability without fear. A notable throughline is balancing preparedness with joy, showing how simple habits, family involvement, and steady skill-building can create steadier, calmer homes. The host's approach is approachable and grounded, often featuring personal stories and guest expertise to help listeners turn motivation into doable progress on a real-world homestead continuum.
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1. The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson
2. Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
3. Seeds & Weeds Podcast
4. Everyday Homesteading
5. Old Fashioned On Purpose
this podcast launched 6 years ago and published 221 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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2. Liz Wilcox
3. Dr. Kaz
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5. Dr. Danielle McGeough
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