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Homesteading ideas for a Joyful Life: 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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00:17:33

Fire Cider Benefits and Simple Recipe for Beginners

Homesteading ideas for a Joyful Life: 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

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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

Homesteading ideas for a Joyful Life: 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

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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

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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

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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

Homesteading ideas for a Joyful Life: 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

Homesteading ideas for a Joyful Life: 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.

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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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00:18:24

Proof You Didn’t Fail Today: A Gentle Evening Ritual

Homesteading ideas for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared ·

2025/07/17

✨ What if five minutes at the end of your day could be the most powerful mindset shift you’ll make all week?Today I’m sharing my transformation journal—a simple, four-part daily practice that’s helped me see progress, even on the hardest days.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why I started this journal after a “Rapid Transformation” challenge with Dr. Benjamin HardyThe four prompts I use every night:1️⃣ At least three wins (even tiny ones)2️⃣ Remembering a mercy or miracle from the day3️⃣ A

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00:11:54

From Doomsday Prepper to Joyfully Prepared: My Story

Homesteading ideas for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared ·

2025/07/08

In this heartfelt episode, Wendi Bergin opens up about why she chose the name Joyfully Prepared and what being the Joyful Prepper truly means to her.She shares how preparedness runs deep in her family history—from her grandfather’s 1,800 jars of food in 1938, to her own teenage canning adventures. But she also gets honest about how, as a young mom, her preparedness message was once rooted in fear and “doom and gloom.”A single question from a friend during a playdate forced Wendi to rethink

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00:25:44

For Those Who Refuse to Be Unprepared for Water Loss

Homesteading ideas for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared ·

2025/07/01

When the power goes out, clean water becomes priceless.Today we’re talking about the one thing you can’t live without during hurricane season: water.We’ll break down:How much water you actually need for your familySmart ways to store water, even in small spacesWhy you also need a plan to bring water in when your stash runs outThree simple steps to making questionable water safer: filter the chunks, reduce turbidity, and purify it (boil, bleach, or Madidrop!)If you want peace of mind when the storm

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00:15:06

No More Panic Packing: This Checklist Changes Everything

Homesteading ideas for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared ·

2025/06/25

What if getting prepared didn’t feel overwhelming?This week, I’m walking you through my free 12-Week Hurricane Preparedness Checklist—designed for real families, real budgets, and real life.Inside this episode:Why a 12-week countdown gives you calm (not chaos)The 4 categories that keep prep simple and focusedHow to customize the checklist for your family using the “prep profile”What’s on the back of the checklist (yep, we’re talking toilets and freezers)The joy of checking off just one small thing

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00:16:41

How to Feel More Ready (and Less Panicked) This...

Homesteading ideas for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared ·

2025/06/17

In this episode, we cover:What a 72-hour kit is—and why I call it a Peace of Mind BagA not-so-hypothetical story about Tic Tacs and no flashlight (you’ll feel seen)What to pack for you, your family, your pets, and even your carWhy packing extra underwear can feel like a survival superpowerA 5-item challenge to help you take quick action todayWhere to grab my free printable checklists to make it even easier🎒 Download the Peace of Mind Bag Checklists (for humans, pets, and cars):👉Bug Out Bag

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00:21:08

How to Protect Your Family from Hurricane Chaos

Homesteading ideas for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared ·

2025/06/10

In this episode:✅ Wendi’s real-life hurricane prep stories (what worked + what flopped)✅ Why knowing what you have — and where it is — matters so much✅ How to prep food for maximum comfort and minimum stress✅ The #1 mindset trap moms fall into during storm prep✅ A fun 10-minute game to get your hurricane gear checked + ready✅ Encouragement to prep from a place of peace, not fearMentioned resources:Hurricane lamps, generators, and alternate cooking gearHurricane Lamp LinkSimple snacks + comfort foods

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00:18:57

Why My Pain Wasn’t Punishment — It Was God Leading Me...

Homesteading ideas for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared ·

2025/06/03

In this episode of Joyfully Prepared, Wendi continues the story she began in part one, opening up about how God helped her reframe her identity and healing journey after a season of deep heartbreak.You’ll hear how she:Discovered that her purpose was not just motherhood — but her identity as a daughter of GodBegan to reframe her experiences, seeing them as things that happened for her, not to herLearned to shift from guilt and comparison to gratitude and strengthStarted weaving movement, meditation,

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