by Wendi | Apr 21, 2026 | Podcast
In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Wendi sits down with regenerative agriculture expert and permaculture designer Judith Horvath to talk about what it really means to become self-reliant in today’s world. Judith shares her unexpected journey from suburban...
by Wendi | Apr 14, 2026 | Podcast
In this special 4-year anniversary episode of the Joyfully Prepared Podcast, Wendi shares a real-life update on what the last six weeks have looked like behind the scenes. From bottle feeding baby goats and kittens to hosting her very first hands-on canning class,...
by Wendi | Mar 31, 2026 | Podcast
Spring has a way of pulling people into the idea of backyard chickens…those fluffy little chicks are hard to resist. In this episode, Wendi shares what she wishes she knew before getting laying hens, from the excitement of that very first egg to the realities no one...
by Wendi | Mar 24, 2026 | Podcast
Wendi shares a very real (and slightly painful) lesson from a Caribbean cruise where she forgot one very important thing… sunscreen. Through sunburn struggles, herbal improvisation using tea, and a surprising moment involving improperly sealed jam, this episode...
by Wendi | Mar 17, 2026 | Podcast
In this heartfelt and more direct episode of the Joyfully Prepared Podcast, Wendi Bergin tackles a comment she has heard for years: “If something bad happens, I’m coming to your house.” While often said jokingly, Wendi explains why that mindset reveals a deeper issue...
by Wendi | Mar 10, 2026 | Podcast
Dreaming about a homestead someday? Chickens, gardens, fruit trees, maybe even goats? Before you fall in love with a farmhouse or a piece of land, there are a few important things to think about. In this episode, Wendi Bergin shares three simple principles that can...
