by Wendi | Jul 21, 2026 | Podcast
A woman in a homesteading Facebook group asked what sounded like a simple question: how do you keep track of everything? Wendi expected a flood of planner and app recommendations. Instead she got “I keep it all in my head — it’s very scary in there,” “plans are more...
by Wendi | Jul 14, 2026 | Podcast
When it comes to emergency food, most people think they have to choose one solution. Should you build a pantry? Buy freeze-dried food? Store no-cook meals? The truth is, each type of emergency food solves a different problem. In this episode of the Joyfully Prepared...
by Wendi | Jul 7, 2026 | Podcast
Are raised garden beds a waste of money? A lively Facebook debate inspired this week’s episode, but the conversation quickly became about much more than gardening. Wendi explores why the best homestead investments aren’t determined by trends or someone else’s opinion....
by Wendi | Jun 30, 2026 | Podcast
Lightning hit the ground about 200 yards from our house — and somehow that’s not even the most dramatic thing that happened in the last six weeks. Welcome back to the Joyfully Prepared Podcast! I love doing these little six-week updates — they keep me humble,...
by Wendi | Jun 23, 2026 | Podcast
Technically we’re already a month into hurricane season — but there’s still time to get ready the calm way. In this replay (refreshed for 2026), Wendi Bergin shares her 12-week Hurricane Preparedness Checklist: a strategy, not a shopping spree. Instead of...
