by Wendi Bergin
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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April 15, 2025
In this special birthday episode of Joyfully Prepared, Wendi reflects on the quiet strength of joy, the power of self-reliance guided by faith, and the freedom that comes from letting go of perfection. Through heartfelt stories, gentle encouragement, and honest insights, she reminds listeners that joy is always nearby—and that it often starts with a simple breath and a little sunshine. This is a soul-deep reminder that you are a joy. Period.
April 8, 2025
In this episode of Joyfully Prepared, Wendi invites you on a warm and witty stroll through the herb garden. Whether you're growing herbs in a container or tucking them between your tomatoes, these leafy little powerhouses are more than just pretty. They’re working hard in your garden, your meals, and even your medicine cabinet. You’ll learn how herbs support fruits and veggies through companion planting, how to place them in your garden, and which herbs offer the best benefits—from pest control to pollinator magic to calming teas and flavor bombs. Plus, Wendi introduces each herb like a garden character with their own strengths, quirks, and pro tips. If you're looking to grow more than just food—like peace of mind, confidence, and a few healing remedies—this episode is for you.
April 1, 2025
In this episode, we dive into why freeze-dried powdered eggs are a must-have for well-rounded food storage. From their insanely long shelf life and versatile uses in cooking and baking to their budget-friendliness and suitability for emergency preparedness, these eggs prove to be a powerhouse of convenience and reliability. Plus, they’re perfect for camping, off-grid living, and avoiding those tragic moments of egg wastage.
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