Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared

Wendi Bergin
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Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared

Welcome to Joyfully Prepared, the podcast that inspires you to embrace preparedness with confidence and joy. Hosted by Wendi Bergin, a mom of seven who homeschooled for 17 years with a passion for self-reliance and homesteading, this podcast is your warm and inviting guide to creating a more abundant, organized, and prepared life. Here, we focus on: Saving money while building a practical and efficient pantry. Developing essential skills to boost self-reliance, homesteading, and family empowerment. Shifting your mindset to see abundance and opportunity in everyday life. Wendi understands the joys and challenges of juggling family life on a budget, and she’s here to share her honest experiences—from funny blunders to inspiring successes. Whether you’re canning your first garden harvest, navigating emergency preparedness, or exploring the rewarding world of homesteading, each episode is packed with relatable stories, helpful tips, and encouragement to help you move forward. With her signature humor and heartfelt approach, Wendi will be your biggest cheerleader as you joyfully build a life that’s prepared, thriving, and rooted in the values of homesteading. Join us each week for episodes that leave you feeling inspired, informed, and ready to take on life’s surprises with a smile.

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    The Biggest Food Storage Challenge: How to Keep Picky Eaters & Your Family Happy

    "Why Kids & Elderly Adults Struggle with Food Storage (And What to Do About It)" We’ve all heard the myth—“If you’re hungry enough, you’ll eat anything.” But science, history, and real-life experience say otherwise. And when it comes to food storage, kids and elderly adults are the hardest to feed. In this episode, I break down: ✔️ Why kids reject unfamiliar food (even when hungry!) ✔️ How aging changes taste, smell, and appetite ✔️ The science behind food neophobia & food fatigue ✔️ How to build a food storage plan that actually works for your family Because food storage isn’t just about having enough food—it’s about having the RIGHT food.

    22 min

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    The #1 Food Storage Myth: Why People Won’t Eat Just Anything When Hungry

    "You’ve probably heard the saying, ‘If you’re hungry enough, you’ll eat anything.’ But is that really true? Science, history, and even reality TV (Survivor, anyone?) tell a very different story. Food fatigue, psychological barriers, and digestive issues all prove that hunger alone isn’t enough to make people eat unfamiliar or unappetizing food—even in survival situations." "In this episode, I’m breaking down why this myth is dangerous for food storage planning and what you can do right now to make sure your food storage actually works for your family!"

    23 min

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    Meal Planning That Actually Works: No More Scrambling at 5 PM

    Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared

    15 min

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    The Power of Elderberries: Why You Should Grow This Superfood

    In this episode of Joyfully Prepared, host Wendi Bergin dives deep into the world of elderberries—why they’re amazing, how to grow them, and how they can support your health. She shares her journey of discovering elderberry syrup, how she started growing her own elderberry bushes (with a few lessons learned along the way!), and the many ways to use elderberries and elderflowers for teas, syrups, and more. You’ll learn about the health benefits of elderberries, including their immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties, plus how elderflowers can help with respiratory support and relaxation. Wendi also covers growing tips, companion planting, harvesting techniques, and even how you can turn elderberries into a small business! Whether you’re interested in herbal remedies, gardening, or just love learning about natural wellness, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

    25 min

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    Why Your Home Feels Overwhelming—And How to Fix It for Good

    In this episode of The Joyfully Prepared Podcast, Wendi Bergin sits down with decluttering and organizing expert Tiffany Donaghu to talk about more than just tidying up. Tiffany shares her powerful story of transformation—from homemaker to single mom and entrepreneur—and how she discovered her genius for creating order and peace in the home. She breaks down her three-step process for decluttering and organizing in a way that sticks—so that the entire family can stay on board. Plus, she dives into the deeper reasons why we hold onto clutter, how the flesh desires to consume, and why an organized home isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about creating mental, emotional, and spiritual peace. If you’ve ever struggled with keeping your home tidy, dealing with decision fatigue, or getting your family to follow the system, this episode is packed with real-life strategies and insights to help you reclaim your time, space, and sanity.

    39 min

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    Am I Worthy of Good Things? A Journey Through Shame and Self-Worth

    In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode, Wendi shares a profound spiritual lesson she recently learned about shame, self-worth, and God’s good gifts. She walks us through a recent journal entry and a humorous yet humbling conversation with God, where she realizes she has been seeing life’s challenges as "stones" rather than opportunities for growth. Through a series of insights—at a podcasting conference, in prayer, and in everyday life—she uncovers a core belief she has unknowingly carried: feeling unworthy of receiving good things. Wendi explores how shame manifests in subtle ways, how it affects the way we receive blessings, and what it means to truly believe we are worthy of God’s goodness. With humor, warmth, and honesty, Wendi invites listeners to reflect on their own struggles with shame and self-worth. She reminds us that we are deeply loved, that our challenges serve a purpose, and that we are absolutely deserving of the good things that come into our lives.

    22 min

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    Creating Comfort in the Kitchen: Pantry Staples and Nostalgic Recipes | Ep. 154

    When the weather turns cold, there’s nothing quite like the smell of soup simmering on the stove or fresh bread baking in the oven. In this episode of The Joyfully Prepared Podcast, Wendi Bergin shares her favorite tips for creating warm, comforting meals with minimal effort and maximum joy. From nostalgic family traditions to practical pantry staples, Wendi dives into the heart of what makes comfort food so special.

    18 min

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    Crafting Joy through Self Reliance and Creative Planning with Dr. Danielle McGeough | Ep. 153

    In this special episode of Joyfully Prepared, Wendi sits down with Dr. Danielle McGeough, professor, mom, recovering overachiever, and host of the Plan, Goal, Plan podcast. Together, they explore the art of planning as a joyful, playful, and restorative act that brings clarity, alignment, and purpose. From decorative planning with stickers to intentional journaling, Danielle shares how planning became her way to rediscover herself while managing life as a new mom. Wendi and Danielle also dive into the intersection of self-reliance and creativity, sharing personal stories about their transformative journeys. They discuss the value of learning skills, how to navigate mental resistance, and the importance of distinguishing between rest and restoration. This episode is filled with humor, practical insights, and heartfelt encouragement for moms (and anyone) looking to create a more intentional and fulfilling life.

    38 min
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Welcome to Joyfully Prepared, the podcast that inspires you to embrace preparedness with confidence and joy. Hosted by Wendi Bergin, a mom of seven who homeschooled for 17 years with a passion for self-reliance and homesteading, this podcast is your warm and inviting guide to creating a more abundant, organized, and prepared life. Here, we focus on: Saving money while building a practical and efficient pantry. Developing essential skills to boost self-reliance, homesteading, and family empowerment. Shifting your mindset to see abundance and opportunity in everyday life. Wendi understands the joys and challenges of juggling family life on a budget, and she’s here to share her honest experiences—from funny blunders to inspiring successes. Whether you’re canning your first garden harvest, navigating emergency preparedness, or exploring the rewarding world of homesteading, each episode is packed with relatable stories, helpful tips, and encouragement to help you move forward. With her signature humor and heartfelt approach, Wendi will be your biggest cheerleader as you joyfully build a life that’s prepared, thriving, and rooted in the values of homesteading. Join us each week for episodes that leave you feeling inspired, informed, and ready to take on life’s surprises with a smile.

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