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Homesteading Made Easy I 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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00:20:54

Homesteading on a Budget

Homesteading Made Easy I Joyfully Prepared ·

2026/02/03

When Wendi moved her family to Florida, she left behind something she now deeply misses.Not furniture.Farm tools.That realization became the heart of this episode.In this episode, we talk about:Why homesteading value lives in skills, not stuffHow to homestead on a budget without waiting for “someday”Learning to see abundance in your home, yard, and even clutterWhy buckets, tools, pallets, and scraps matter more than aestheticsThe power of foraging and learning what already grows around youHow weeds

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00:21:08

Gardening Feels Hard Until You Do This

Homesteading Made Easy I Joyfully Prepared ·

2026/01/27

Why Container Gardening Works Almost AnywhereYou do not need land. Or a perfect setup. Just a place to start.Choosing Containers Without Buying Anything NewBuckets, bags, bowls, and things you already own can work just fine.Soil Basics Without the OverwhelmWhat matters. What doesn’t. And what to skip entirely.Beginner Plants That Are Hard to KillEasy wins that build confidence fast.Why Mulch Makes Container Gardening EasierA simple layer that saves water and prevents problems.Where to Find Good

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00:22:39

How Homesteading Builds Confidence Through Failure

Homesteading Made Easy I Joyfully Prepared ·

2026/01/13

Celebrating episode 200 and four years of podcastingWhy Wendi started the podcast and what Joyfully Prepared is really aboutMilling grain and baking whole wheat bread as a lesson in learning through failureA simple, everyday definition of anti-fragilityHow homesteading naturally builds anti-fragile skillsSkill stacking and why learning one skill makes the next easierBuilding a fence solo and choosing hard things on purposeRecognizing and shifting out of victim thinkingAsking the question that

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00:18:37

How to Start Homesteading Without Land

Homesteading Made Easy I Joyfully Prepared ·

2026/01/06

Why homesteading is about skills, not landHow homesteading looked before it had a trendy nameGrowing up with a garden, jars on the shelf, and clothes on the lineWhy homesteading skills are an investment and a form of self-careSetting a boundary around learning and practicing skillsWhy food is foundational to confidence and self-relianceStarting with one meal, one recipe, or one jarThe blackberry jam story and learning by doingWhy confidence comes from proximity, not over-researchingLetting systems

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00:16:18

How to Make Space Before You Start Again

Homesteading Made Easy I 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

Homesteading Made Easy I 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

Homesteading Made Easy I 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

Homesteading Made Easy I 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

Homesteading Made Easy I 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

Homesteading Made Easy I Joyfully Prepared ·

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

Homesteading Made Easy I 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

Homesteading Made Easy I Joyfully Prepared ·

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

Homesteading Made Easy I Joyfully Prepared ·

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

Homesteading Made Easy I Joyfully Prepared ·

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

Homesteading Made Easy I 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

Homesteading Made Easy I Joyfully Prepared ·

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

Homesteading Made Easy I 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

Homesteading Made Easy I Joyfully Prepared ·

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

Homesteading Made Easy I Joyfully Prepared ·

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

Homesteading Made Easy I 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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