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Feel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully Prepared

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 real (and often a little messy), helping you feel confident caring for your family no matter what life

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00:16:18

How to Make Space Before You Start Again

Feel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully Prepared ·

2025/12/30

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 home, and your heart before the new year begins.In this episode:• why resets feel better than resolutions• how tiny habits and “showing up” actually built your year• what worked for you in 2025 (hint: more than you think)• how releasing expectations makes

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00:23:35

What I Learned From Not Reaching My Goals This Year

Feel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully Prepared ·

2025/12/23

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 changed in big, meaningful ways I never planned, and I would have forgotten most of it if I hadn’t written it down.This episode is an invitation to slow down and notice what actually changed in your life, even if your goals didn’t turn out the way you

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00:13:25

How to Make February 1 Your Real New Year

Feel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully Prepared ·

2025/12/09

Inside This EpisodeWhy we’re officially starting the new year on February 1The magic of treating January as a recovery monthWhy moms need breathing room before setting goalsHow to choose one tiny, steady goal for the new yearWhat you want more of in your home and lifeWendi’s two-year decluttering story and why slow progress still countsLearning one skill a year versus overwhelming yourselfWhy a February start gives your brain permission to calm downThe One Thing Challenge for FebruaryEncouragement

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00:15:02

If You Spent More Time Surviving Than Homesteading

Feel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully Prepared ·

2025/12/02

Inside This EpisodeA warm, real talk about unmet goalsWhy homesteading is more about mindset than landThe honest reasons we get stuck: tiredness, overwhelm, fear, perfectionismMy personal stories about sourdough and the overwhelming quiltHow to recognize your tiny wins and let go of guiltWhy starting your “new year” on February 1 might be the most freeing thing everA nightly practice to track your progress and stay groundedFree DownloadTransformation Journal PageA simple printable to jot down your

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00:21:52

Simple Way to Reset Your Mind Quickly

Feel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully Prepared ·

2025/11/25

In This Episode• Why gratitude works even when life feels upside down• How gratitude is a skill, not just a personality trait• The difference between reacting and dwelling• Why negativity is the “easy slope” our brains love• How God teaches us through opportunities to grow• Wendi’s “I’ll just be grateful” mantra• Funny but true gratitude list items• How gratitude strengthens resilience and self-reliance• Why controlling your thoughts changes everything• A simple challenge to jumpstart your own

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00:21:24

How Beans Make Healthy Eating More Affordable

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2025/11/18

In this episode:• Why beans are one of the most budget friendly foods• How beans support digestion, fullness, and steady energy• Why many people avoid beans and how to make them easier• How soaking reduces phytic acid and improves nutrition• The simple steps for preparing dried chickpeas• How to make crispy chickpeas in the air fryer• How to use beans in everyday meals• Why learning small kitchen skills builds confidence and self reliance• A reminder that simple skills make your home feel steadier•

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00:25:06

How Homemaking Can Help You Feel Grounded Again

Feel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully Prepared ·

2025/11/11

🧡 Key Takeaways“Making” is a form of grounding and emotional reset.The kitchen (or any creative space) can become a personal sanctuary.Skill-building strengthens self-reliance: first yourself, then family, then community.Bread baking teaches patience, nourishment, and unseen transformation.Preparedness is not fear—it’s calm readiness.Story HighlightsBartering fire cider for plants with a regenerative gardener.“I am a maker.” Naming what lights you up.Bread as a teacher of patience, presence, and

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00:17:33

Fire Cider Benefits and Simple Recipe for Beginners

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2025/10/28

In this episode, you’ll learn:🌿 What fire cider is and how it supports your immune system🔥 The healing properties of each ingredient — from garlic’s germ-fighting power to turmeric’s sunny anti-inflammatory boost🫙 How to easily make your own batch at home (no measuring perfection required)💛 Creative ways to use your finished fire cider — in dressings, marinades, or as a daily wellness shot♻️ How to repurpose the strained herbs, roots, and spices into chutneys, spice blends, and compost

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00:13:13

Soup: Lessons from History’s Coziest Meal

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2025/10/21

In this episode:[00:00] Sponsored by Soup—itself![00:01] Why soup is magical (and universal)[00:02] Colonial sailors and the potbelly stove story[00:03] Valley Forge, bread ovens, and 24-hour soup for soldiers[00:05] Wendi’s favorite soups (potato, split pea, Pasta Fagioli)[00:06] How soup becomes a meal, a freezer backup, and a comfort food[00:08] Mission in Finland: makkara and potato soup on a budget[00:10] Stretching soup to feed more and save money[00:11] Simple formula for making soup without

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00:18:19

Quiet Ways God Connects Us

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2025/10/14

In this episode:How compensating blessings reveal God’s love and timingThe connection between self-reliance and divine serviceTwo real-life examples of God using small acts to create big blessingsWhy journaling can help you see God’s hand in your daily lifeThe quote that changed Wendi’s understanding of giving and receivingHow to recognize the unique ways God speaks to youEncouragement to use your talents (even the small ones!) to lift othersMentioned in this episode:Transformation Journal Episode

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00:21:35

You Prioritize What You Love

Feel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully Prepared ·

2025/10/07

In this episode, you’ll hear:🌻 The simple but powerful truth that we all prioritize what we love—and what that reveals about our choices🧵 Wendi’s real-life story of learning to quilt (and the frustration of not sewing a straight line!)🍞 How learning new skills—like breadmaking or canning—can be an act of self-love and growth🎂 What cake decorating taught her about trying new things… even when they don’t “stick” long-term💖 A spiritual reflection on God’s “fingerprints” in the small, daily mercies

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00:17:09

God's Vision is Greater Than Your Sight

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2025/09/30

[00:00] A warm welcome to listeners around the globe (still waiting for Antarctica!)[02:00] The stressful lead-up to moving from New Jersey to Florida[08:00] How their Great Pyrenees, Aphrodite, became the unlikely guide to the right home[15:00] Grief and trust: losing Aphrodite just months after moving[20:00] Recognizing God’s orchestration in life’s chaos[27:00] Why kindness to yourself matters in seasons of stress[35:00] Journaling, scripture, and prayer as tools for realignment[42:00] Living

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00:13:08

Homestead Festival Takeaways

Feel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully Prepared ·

2025/09/23

In this episode, you’ll hear about:The highlights of the East Tennessee Homestead Alliance FestivalSkills demonstrated: soap making, yogurt making, candle making, lockpicking, tomahawk throwing, animal processing, and moreFamily-run businesses selling soap, skincare, honey, teas, and handmade productsWhy these events are valuable for inspiration, community, and learning new skillsWendi’s classes on food preservation (including dry pack canning) and building a waste-free pantry through meal

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00:19:42

Three Herbal Preparations Every Mom Needs to Know

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2025/09/16

When your child gets sick, it’s easy to feel helpless. But sometimes the best remedies are the simple, old-fashioned ones already in your kitchen. 🌿In this episode of the Joyfully Prepared Podcast, Wendi Bergin shares the three herbal preparations every mom needs to know:🧅 Onion Poultice – a soothing chest remedy that helps ease congestion and promote rest.🧄 Garlic Honey – nature’s antibiotic paired with honey’s throat-soothing sweetness.🍵 Herbal Teas – calming, immune-supporting blends like

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00:10:51

Behind the Scenes: What’s New with Joyfully Prepared

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2025/09/09

New things are happening around here, and I can’t wait to share them with you! In this episode, I’m talking about my upcoming speaking event, the Joyfully Prepared Library, my new focus as the Joyfully Prepared Realtor, and why now is the perfect time to start preparing for the holidays — with peace, not overwhelm.Joyfully Prepared Library -https://www.joyfullypreparedlibrary.comMeal Planning Worksheet - https://joyfulprep.kartra.com/page/planningJoyfully Prepared Realtor -

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00:12:08

Mom Strength You Didn’t Know You Already Had

Feel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully Prepared ·

2025/08/26

Do you ever keep a running list in your head to prove how tired you are? Wendi calls it the Proof of Exhaustion List, and in this episode she shares what’s on hers and why we do it.But this isn’t just about being tired—it’s about choosing strength. Wendi reflects on her recent workouts, her surprisingly strong wrists, and how everyday chores like gardening and breadmaking build hidden resilience. You’ll also hear insights from her time studying with herbalists in Italy, why muscle strength matters

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00:20:30

Simple Ways to Find Calm in Chaos

Feel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully Prepared ·

2025/08/19

Life has a way of drifting toward chaos—whether it’s towels in a heap, laundry piling up, or one too many plates wobbling on sticks. In this episode of the Joyfully Prepared Podcast, Wendi unpacks:The story of the red towel and why her brilliant “mom system” didn’t work out.Why entropy isn’t personal failure—it’s just how the world works.The plate-spinning analogy and how it mirrors our daily lives.Why giving yourself grace (and even a nap or a cry) is essential.How to eliminate plates, delegate

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00:18:21

Easy Dinners And Lunches For Hectic Weeks

Feel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully Prepared ·

2025/08/12

Packing lunches every morning. Cooking dinner every night. Which is more stressful? Honestly, it’s a tie—except lunches feel like a daily pop quiz, and dinner is more like a final exam.In this episode, I’m sharing:Cushion meal ideas that save your sanity during the first weeks of schoolHow to turn rotisserie chicken into multiple easy mealsFreezer night tips that work for both store-bought and homemadeSheet pan, breakfast-for-dinner, and salad bar ideas that require minimal effortMy simple Mix +

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00:17:00

Say This When You’re Tired, Stuck, or Spiraling

Feel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully Prepared ·

2025/08/05

In this episode, you’ll hear:A poetic reframe: hard things as gifts to your future selfThe herbalist’s story of “We don’t take away—we give”How journaling helped Wendi rewire her mindsetA powerful gym moment and how simple phrases changed everythingA sweet story about chickens, wasps, and newfound confidencePractical examples of uplifting self-talk in everyday tasks7 journal prompts to gently shift from deprivation to devotionMentioned in this episode:SafeWaterDrop.com – my favorite no-fuss water

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00:09:59

Are You Pushing Too Hard? I Was.

Feel Peace, Learn Skills How to Live Joyfully Prepared ·

2025/07/29

Episode 179 – Proof You’re Still Doing Great (Even If You Missed a Week)Hey friend—today’s episode is short, honest, and from the heart. I missed releasing an episode last week. First time in over three years. And guess what? I didn’t panic. I rested. And now I’m here to talk about what that taught me. 💛In this episode, I share:Why I skipped an episode after 179 weeks straightA reminder that rest isn’t failureWhat baseball taught me about streaks and starting againA few of my personal wins (and

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