Homesteading Made Simple I Joyfully Prepared

By Wendi Bergin

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Homesteading Made Simple is a podcast about practical homesteading skills for real life. Homesteading looks a lot different in real life than it does on the internet, and this podcast is about making it feel doable. I’m Wendi, and each episode focuses on homesteading skills that actually fit into everyday life. We talk about gardening, food storage, food preservation, kitchen skills, preparedness, and self-reliance. The calm, common-sense kind. Not extreme. Not fear-based. You’ll also hear about real estate, land, and choosing homes that support homesteading and self-reliant living. Whether you’re dreaming of land, managing a backyard homestead, or simply making better decisions where you live, real estate plays a big role in the life you’re building. This podcast is practical, honest, and rooted in real experience. Some lessons go smoothly. Others are learned the hard way. Either way, the goal is the same. Build skills. Build confidence. Keep it simple. New episodes release regularly. Subscribe and start building homesteading skills that support a more prepared, capable life. On Homesteading Made Simple, you’ll hear conversations around questions like: How do I start homesteading when I don’t have land or a perfect setup? What homesteading skills actually matter most for everyday life? How do I build real homesteading skills without getting overwhelmed? What does modern homesteading look like for families today? How do gardening, food storage, and kitchen skills work together on a homestead? How can homesteading make life feel calmer, not harder? What does preparedness look like for homesteaders who don’t want to live in fear? How do I become more self-reliant through simple homesteading skills? How does real estate and land choice affect homesteading success? How do I build confidence and capability at home, one skill at a time?

Episode Date
Iridology & Homesteading: An Old-School Approach to Health
Sep 08, 2026
Who's Actually Homesteading in 2026?
Sep 01, 2026
When Do You Get to Call Yourself a Homesteader?
Aug 25, 2026
Would You Date This Homestead? Red Flags Before You Buy
Aug 18, 2026
Too Many Tomatoes? Preserve the Harvest
Aug 11, 2026
Everybody Needs a Carol
Aug 04, 2026
BeanTok: Why Everyone Is Suddenly Eating Beans
Jul 28, 2026
What Type of Homestead Manager Are You?
Jul 21, 2026
Choosing the Right Food for Every Emergency
Jul 14, 2026
How to Make Better Homestead Decisions
Jul 07, 2026
Two Successes and a Failure (A Six-Week Update)
Jun 30, 2026
Hurricane Prep Without the Panic
Jun 23, 2026
Small Homestead Income Ideas for Real Life
Jun 16, 2026
How I Fed 7 Kids With Simple Ingredients
Jun 09, 2026
How to Make Progress When You Feel Overwhelmed
Jun 02, 2026
You’re Doing Better Than You Think You Are
May 26, 2026
Why I’m Talking More Seriously About Preparedness
May 19, 2026
3 Herbs Every Woman Should Know
May 12, 2026
Prepared, Not Panicked: A Real-Life Hurricane Lesson
May 05, 2026
I Was a Doomsday Prepper… Until This
Apr 28, 2026
Truth About Your Food (And What To Do) w/ Judith Horvath
Apr 21, 2026
How Messy Progress Turns Into Real Results
Apr 14, 2026
Why Chickens Are Easier Than You Think
Mar 31, 2026
My Failure Taught Me This About Preparedness
Mar 24, 2026
Stop Assuming Someone Else Will Be Prepared
Mar 17, 2026
3 Things to Know Before Buying Land for a Homestead
Mar 10, 2026
Biggest Canning Mistakes I See Every Year
Mar 03, 2026
Surviving Survivor w/ Liz Wilcox
Feb 24, 2026
How Small Homestead Skills Create Big Confidence
Feb 17, 2026
Raising Meat Chickens: Questions People Always Ask
Feb 10, 2026
Homesteading on a Budget
Feb 03, 2026
Gardening Feels Hard Until You Do This
Jan 27, 2026
How Homesteading Builds Confidence Through Failure
Jan 13, 2026
How to Start Homesteading Without Land
Jan 06, 2026
How to Make Space Before You Start Again
Dec 30, 2025
What I Learned From Not Reaching My Goals This Year
Dec 23, 2025
How to Make February 1 Your Real New Year
Dec 09, 2025
If You Spent More Time Surviving Than Homesteading
Dec 02, 2025
Simple Way to Reset Your Mind Quickly
Nov 25, 2025
How Beans Make Healthy Eating More Affordable
Nov 18, 2025
How Homemaking Can Help You Feel Grounded Again
Nov 11, 2025
Fire Cider Benefits and Simple Recipe for Beginners
Oct 28, 2025
Soup: Lessons from History’s Coziest Meal
Oct 21, 2025
Quiet Ways God Connects Us
Oct 14, 2025
You Prioritize What You Love
Oct 07, 2025
God's Vision is Greater Than Your Sight
Sep 30, 2025
Homestead Festival Takeaways
Sep 23, 2025
Three Herbal Preparations Every Mom Needs to Know
Sep 16, 2025
Behind the Scenes: What’s New with Joyfully Prepared
Sep 09, 2025
Mom Strength You Didn’t Know You Already Had
Aug 26, 2025
Simple Ways to Find Calm in Chaos
Aug 19, 2025
Easy Dinners And Lunches For Hectic Weeks
Aug 12, 2025
Say This When You’re Tired, Stuck, or Spiraling
Aug 05, 2025
Are You Pushing Too Hard? I Was.
Jul 29, 2025
Proof You Didn’t Fail Today: A Gentle Evening Ritual
Jul 17, 2025
From Doomsday Prepper to Joyfully Prepared: My Story
Jul 08, 2025
For Those Who Refuse to Be Unprepared for Water Loss
Jul 01, 2025
No More Panic Packing: This Checklist Changes Everything
Jun 25, 2025
How to Feel More Ready (and Less Panicked) This Hurricane Season
Jun 17, 2025
How to Protect Your Family from Hurricane Chaos
Jun 10, 2025
Why My Pain Wasn’t Punishment — It Was God Leading Me Home
Jun 03, 2025
Why Carrying It All Nearly Broke Me
May 27, 2025
What Every Mom Must Pack Before the Emergency Hits
May 20, 2025
From Intimidated to Empowered: Feel Confident Using Wheat
May 13, 2025
The Real Reason You’re Tired (and What to Do About It That Actually Works)
May 07, 2025
Stop Believing These Preparedness Lies (You’ll Feel Better Instantly)
Apr 30, 2025
What Every Mom Needs to Know About Feeding Her Family in a Crisis
Apr 23, 2025
You Are a Joy. Period.
Apr 15, 2025
Lazy Garden Hack That Actually Works: Companion Herbs
Apr 08, 2025
#1 Food Storage Item You’re Probably Forgetting — But Totally Need
Apr 01, 2025
How To Feel Empowered and Prepared (Even When It’s Messy)
Mar 25, 2025
The Hidden Problem With Food Storage: Are You Missing Key Ingredients
Mar 18, 2025
The Biggest Food Storage Challenge: How to Keep Picky Eaters & Your Family Happy
Mar 11, 2025
The #1 Food Storage Myth: Why People Won’t Eat Just Anything When Hungry
Mar 04, 2025
Meal Planning That Actually Works: No More Scrambling at 5 PM
Feb 25, 2025
The Power of Elderberries: Why You Should Grow This Superfood
Feb 18, 2025
Why Your Home Feels Overwhelming—And How to Fix It for Good
Feb 11, 2025
Am I Worthy of Good Things? A Journey Through Shame and Self-Worth
Feb 04, 2025
Creating Comfort in the Kitchen: Pantry Staples and Nostalgic Recipes | Ep. 154
Jan 28, 2025
Crafting Joy through Self Reliance and Creative Planning with Dr. Danielle McGeough | Ep. 153
Jan 20, 2025
Self-Care in Action: Simplify Your Kitchen, Simplify Your Life
Jan 13, 2025
Simplifying the Kitchen: The First Step to an Easier Year
Jan 06, 2025
Goals That Stick: How Transformation Fuels the Process
Dec 30, 2024
The Expected Guest - A Christmas Story
Dec 23, 2024
From the Soil to the Soul: What I Learned This Month
Dec 16, 2024
Farm Life Lessons: Storms, Bread, and Everything in Between--Greg Peterson & Judith Horvath
Dec 09, 2024
Hurricane Tales: Surviving Helene and Milton on the Farm-Greg Peterson & Judith Horvath
Dec 02, 2024
Simplifying the Holiday Hustle: My Confession About Christmas
Nov 25, 2024
Making Room for Joy: Simple Self-Care Strategies
Nov 18, 2024
Your Family’s New Meal Planning Buddy: How ChatGPT Can Help
Nov 11, 2024
From the Heart: How Thank You Notes Can Deepen Our Connections and Gratitude
Nov 05, 2024
Manifesting with Gratitude – Empowering Mothers to Thrive
Oct 28, 2024
Winter Wellness: Preserving Herbs Made Simple-Carol Little
Oct 21, 2024
Reflections BEFORE Hurricane Milton
Oct 14, 2024
Easy Food Storage Solutions: Ditching the Overwhelm
Oct 07, 2024
Homestead Chat: Fun on the Farm--Greg Peterson and Judith Horvath
Sep 30, 2024
Everyday Empowerment: Small Skills That Make a Big Difference
Sep 23, 2024
Skillful Stewardship: Refining Your Talents for Higher Purpose
Sep 16, 2024
The Ripple Effect of Self-Reliance: Preparing Yourself to Help Others
Sep 09, 2024
Identifying Edible Plants
Sep 02, 2024
Freeze Dryers: Unlocking the Future of Food Preservation
Aug 26, 2024
From Glitches to Natural Disasters: How Cash Can Save the Day
Aug 19, 2024
Beyond the Store Shelf: Embracing Homemade Solutions
Aug 12, 2024
Homestead Chat: Steam Juicers, Chicken Juice and Laughter--Greg Peterson and Judith Horvath
Aug 05, 2024
Radiant Living: Joyful Self-Care Practices--Martine Canal
Jul 29, 2024
Mastering the Art of Skill Stacking for Ultimate Preparedness
Jul 22, 2024
Developing Sensitivity to God's Communication--Ellen Edmondson
Jul 15, 2024
Journaling for Healing, Growth and Change--Kay Adams
Jul 08, 2024
Safe Water Storage Ideas for Emergencies
Jul 01, 2024
Facing Life's Challenges with Confidence--Robyn McTague
Jun 24, 2024
Growing a Hobby Into a Business-Heather Holmes
Jun 17, 2024
Prepare While the Sun Shines
Jun 10, 2024
Standing Tall with Divine Uniqueness: The Flamingo Advantage-Katie Horner
Jun 03, 2024
Five Lessons Learned in Italy
May 27, 2024
From Ha-Ha to Aha!: Unprepared Situations, Unexpected Wisdom
May 20, 2024
Embracing Self-Reliance as the Key to Abundance
May 13, 2024
Strategies for Finding Peace in Motherhood
May 06, 2024
How Self-Reliance Leads to Personal Freedom
Apr 29, 2024
I Love Conspiracy Theories!
Apr 22, 2024
Laughing Your Way to Well-Being
Apr 15, 2024
Garden of Your Dreams-Matthieu Mehuys
Apr 08, 2024
Building Resilient Homes for Uncertain Times-George Siegal
Apr 01, 2024
In Her Worth: Recognizing the Strength and Value of Women-January Donovan
Mar 25, 2024
Escaping the Comfort Zone Bubble
Mar 18, 2024
Sustainable Abundance: The Principles of Permaculture Gardening - Greg Peterson
Mar 11, 2024
Getting Your Child College Ready - Shellee Howard
Mar 04, 2024
Discovering Your Inner Strength - Matthew Brackett
Feb 26, 2024
Embracing Failure: A Journey in Success
Feb 19, 2024
Practice Makes Progress
Feb 12, 2024
The Effortless Kitchen - Debbie Brosnan
Feb 05, 2024
Landing Your Dream Job - Annie Margarita Yang
Jan 29, 2024
Using Essential Oils Safely - Lea Jacobson, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist
Jan 22, 2024
Discovering Joy through Homesteading - Mandy Leggett
Jan 15, 2024
Laughing Through Life's Stories - Leanne Linsky
Jan 08, 2024
Elevate Your Everyday Thinking
Jan 01, 2024
Top 5 Countdown: #1 Freeze-dried vs. Dehydrated Food
Dec 25, 2023
Top 5 Countdown: #2 It’ll All Work Out (The Pig Story)
Dec 18, 2023
Top 5 Countdown: #3 Adventures in Unpreparedness
Dec 11, 2023
Top 5 Countdown: #4 The Principle of Preparedness
Dec 04, 2023
2023 Top 5 Countdown: #5 Enjoy the Fun of Failure
Nov 27, 2023
Mari Collins Harris - Teaching Children Financial Responsibility
Nov 20, 2023
Keep It Simple, Sweetie!
Nov 13, 2023
Inspired Preparation
Nov 06, 2023
Project: Gratitude
Oct 30, 2023
Perfection is a Lie!
Oct 23, 2023
A Self-Reliance Journey-Lori Keefer - Member Spotlight:
Oct 16, 2023
Identifying Edible Plants (The Potato Story)
Oct 09, 2023
3 Benefits of Herbal Remedies
Oct 02, 2023
Embracing Awkwardness - It's More Fun That Way
Sep 25, 2023
Self-Care for the Soul: Prioritizing Emotional Well-being as a Mom - Mirella Acebo
Sep 18, 2023
5 Must Have Prepping Items
Sep 11, 2023
I'm Not a Fan of Hurricanes
Sep 04, 2023
Prepared - Not Scared
Aug 28, 2023
Your Purpose is You!
Aug 21, 2023
5 Reasons to Make Your Own... Anything
Aug 14, 2023
Preparedness Cycle: Navigating Scenarios with Joy
Aug 07, 2023
72 Hour Kits: What You Need
Jul 31, 2023
Hurricane Preparedness
Jul 24, 2023
Freeze-dried Food: The New Food Revolution
Jul 17, 2023
Mothers Who Know
Jul 10, 2023
3 Ways to Sneak Veggies Into Meals
Jul 03, 2023
#1 Mistake Gardening… This Year
Jun 26, 2023
Self-Care Essentials: Nurturing Your Well-Being - Bonnie S. Hardie
Jun 19, 2023
Fathers Are So Special
Jun 12, 2023
Adventures in Unpreparedness
Jun 05, 2023
Hot Mess Mama
May 29, 2023
Preparedness Promotes Peace
May 22, 2023
It’ll All Work Out (The Pig Story)
May 15, 2023
Are We Not All Mothers?
May 08, 2023
Enjoy the Fun of Failure
May 01, 2023
Take Care of Yourself
Apr 24, 2023
Self-Reliance is Abundance
Apr 17, 2023
Creating and Connecting to Self - Kirstin Baxter
Apr 10, 2023
Container Gardening: Growing Your Oasis in Small Spaces
Apr 03, 2023
Art of Bartering - Donna Butler
Mar 27, 2023
Essential Food Storage Basics
Mar 20, 2023
Prepping for Your Pets
Mar 13, 2023
Starting a Preparedness Library
Mar 06, 2023
Self-Reliance is Freedom
Feb 27, 2023
Saving Money Using Powdered Milk
Feb 20, 2023
3 Vital Skills for Survival
Feb 13, 2023
Freeze-dried vs. Dehydrated Food
Feb 06, 2023
The Principle of Preparedness
Jan 30, 2023
Self-Reliance Creates Opportunities
Jan 23, 2023
Creating Happiness After Trauma - Candace F.
Jan 16, 2023
Level Up Your Learning
Jan 09, 2023
How to Stop Quitting on Your Goals- Ali Naglee
Jan 02, 2023
Women Needed on Podcasts - Noemi Beres
Dec 26, 2022
Marnie Madras - Transitioning To Motherhood
Dec 19, 2022
Kim Curtis - Money is Looking for You
Dec 12, 2022
Jenny Lee - Create A Joyful Morning Routine
Dec 05, 2022
Linda Lederman - How To Make A Welcoming Home
Nov 28, 2022
Lisa McGrath - Developing A Practice Of Gratitude
Nov 21, 2022
Liza Lomax - Overcoming Emotional Eating
Nov 14, 2022
Count Your Blessings
Nov 08, 2022
Food Storage: Holiday Edition
Oct 31, 2022
Preparedness = Awareness
Oct 24, 2022
The Errand of Angels is Given to Women
Oct 17, 2022
Let the Rough Side Drag Part 2
Oct 10, 2022
Let the Rough Side Drag Part 1
Oct 03, 2022
The Three Rules of Food Storage
Sep 26, 2022
Jillayne Thompkins - Surviving a Hurricane
Sep 19, 2022
Sam Igo - Grow Your Own Food!
Sep 12, 2022
Do it Awkward!
Sep 05, 2022
Where to Start with Food Storage
Aug 29, 2022
Fear-Not What You Think It Is
Aug 22, 2022
Prepared vs. Ready
Aug 15, 2022
Brandon Bailey - Tribal Acres - Holy Cow!
Aug 08, 2022
Prepping for a Cross-Country Road Trip
Aug 01, 2022
Suzanne Gunderson - Transform Your Stress and Reconnect with Your Body
Jul 25, 2022
A Hurricane Taught Me This Truth
Jul 18, 2022
Skills Are More Valuable Than Gold
Jul 11, 2022
An Unexpected Lesson Learned From Gardening
Jul 04, 2022
Sara Anderson - How to Make Vanilla Extract
Jun 27, 2022
Simple Food Storage Meal Planning
Jun 20, 2022
Teresa Ramirez - Journey in Kindness
Jun 13, 2022
Water Storage: Every Drop Counts
Jun 06, 2022
Kamie Lehmann - Invincible Motherhood
May 30, 2022
Lisa McGrath - Be Intentional & Do It Calmly
May 23, 2022
Jodi Chaffee - Family Culture: Safety, Trust & Purpose
May 16, 2022
Melissa Clampitt - Honoring Your Intuition
May 09, 2022
Lisa Bedford - The Survival Mom - Peace in Preparedness
May 02, 2022
Kent and Amy Bowler - Using Gratitude to Connect with Your Teen
Apr 25, 2022
Jodi Silverman - Moms Who Dare!
Apr 18, 2022
Jodi Chaffee - Recognizing Patterns in Our Parenting
Apr 11, 2022
Kamie Lehmann - YOU are an Invincible Mom!
Apr 11, 2022
Lisa McGrath - Carving Out a Safe Space to Communicate with Your Child
Apr 11, 2022
Jodi Silverman - Managing Expectations as a Joyful Mother
Apr 11, 2022
Kent and Amy Bowler - Giving Teens Space to Figure it Out
Apr 11, 2022
Marta Spirk - Growth Isn't Pretty: Gratitude and Forgiveness are Essential
Apr 11, 2022
Melissa Clampitt - Remembering Your Joy as a Mother
Apr 11, 2022
Lisa Bedford - Practical Preparedness Tips from the Survival Mom
Apr 11, 2022
Preparedness is in my DNA
Apr 27, 2020