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Homesteading Made Easy I Joyfully Prepared

Wendi Bergin
Self-Reliance
Self-Care
Gardening
Parenting
Freedom
Journaling
Skill Stacking
Hurricanes
Conspiracy Theories
Personal Growth
Community Support
Food Storage
Entrepreneurship
Meditation
Preparedness
Choices
Emotional Pain
Motherhood
Unpreparedness
Herbal Medicine

Homesteading Idea for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared is a podcast for moms and women who want to build real-life readiness without fear. Host Wendi Bergin shares simple, practical skills—from canning and gardening to herbal remedies and emergency planning—all rooted in faith, family, and joyful living. Wendi believes preparedness is an act of stewardship and trust in God, not panic. She keeps it... more

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Latest Episodes

Celebrating episode 200 and four years of podcasting

Why Wendi started the podcast and what Joyfully Prepared is really about

Milling grain and baking whole wheat bread as a lesson in learning through failure

A simple, everyday definition of anti-... more

Why homesteading is about skills, not land

How homesteading looked before it had a trendy name

Growing up with a garden, jars on the shelf, and clothes on the line

Why homesteading skills are an investment and a form of self-care

Setting a bounda... more

Welcome to the last episode of 2025. Instead of forcing goals or rushing a fresh start, we do something softer and more realistic: a homestead reset. We walk through three simple categories — keep, release, pause — to clear space in your mind, your h... more

In this episode of The Joyfully Prepared Podcast, I’m sharing what happened when I didn’t hit the goals I set at the beginning of the year and why that didn’t mean the year was a failure. As I looked back, I realized something surprising. My life cha... more

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Dr. Danielle McGeough
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Carol Little
Herbalist with a passion for teaching about herbs.
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Judith Horvath
Shepherdess and owner at Fair Hill Farm
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Dr. Martine Canal
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Ellen Edmondson
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Episode: Developing Sensitivity to God's Communication--Ellen Edmondson
Kay Adams
Licensed psychotherapist and journal therapist
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Episode: Journaling for Healing, Growth and Change--Kay Adams

Host

Wendi Bergin
Host of the podcast, sharing practical skills for family preparedness grounded in faith and joy.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Wendi makes learning fun

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scrappygardener
    United States21 days ago
  • Wendi is a true gift!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex J Sanfilippo
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wendy is a gem!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WardleA15
    United States2 years ago
  • Wendy is a joyful heart!

    Listening to your podcast is just like chatting with you in your front yard! Thank you for a creating a wonderful resource for everyone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dance em
    United States3 years ago
  • I love the spirit!

    Wendi love your podcast and how you inspire temporal and spiritual preparation. I learn so much! Thank you :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lissyq01
    United States3 years ago

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Many reviews highlight the holistic approach to family readiness and personal growth shared by the host, indicating a strong community feel and resonance among listeners eager for encouragement and support.
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Listeners appreciate the upbeat and encouraging tone of the host, emphasizing her ability to provide practical advice with joy. There are consistent praises for the podcast's focus on real-life preparedness skills, making it relatable and applicable in everyday scenarios.

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The Real Reason You’re Tired (and What to Do About It That Actually Works)
Q: What can someone do to break the cycle of insulin resistance?
Engaging in dietary protocol that includes fasting and eating fiber-rich foods can help manage and improve insulin resistance.
The Real Reason You’re Tired (and What to Do About It That Actually Works)
Q: So what is insulin resistance?
Insulin resistance is when the body can no longer effectively handle sugar, leading to higher insulin levels and associated health issues.
Farm Life Lessons: Storms, Bread, and Everything in Between--Greg Peterson & Judith Horvath
Q: Did you expect that your sourdough would be a win out of the gate? Or did you expect to have a fail?
I expected bumps and figured something wouldn't go right the first time or the second time. The first two loaves were 98 percent and the second two loaves were 100 percent.
Why Your Home Feels Overwhelming—And How to Fix It for Good
Q: How do you help mothers believe that they are worth this type of self-care?
It all comes down to identity; when women recognize their worth as created for a purpose, it shifts their perspective on self-care and organization.
Why Your Home Feels Overwhelming—And How to Fix It for Good
Q: What kind of tips can you provide for making organization easier, especially for families?
Explain the purpose behind organization to family members and create a team mentality to ensure everyone's involvement in maintaining order.

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This podcast focuses on empowering women, particularly mothers, to embrace preparedness as part of a joyful lifestyle. It offers simple, practical skills related to homesteading, emergency planning, gardening, canning, and herbal remedies, all framed within a faith-based approach. The host emphasizes that being prepared is a form of stewardship rather than a response to panic, encouraging listeners to gain confidence in caring for their families amidst life's unpredictability. Episodes often blend personal anecdotes with actionable advice, creating a relatable listening experience that resonates with those seeking to enhance their readiness for everyday challenges.

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2. Tiffany Donaghu
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7. Dr. Martine Canal
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