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Homesteading Made Simple I Joyfully Prepared

by Wendi Bergin

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?

Latest episodes

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Two Is One, One Is None: Why Backups Matter with Greg Peterson

Have you ever thought you were prepared for an emergency, only to discover that something you were counting on didn't work? That's exactly what happened to Greg Peterson

Sep 23
47 min

Why Does Everything Fall Apart When You Stop?

Why does everything seem to fall apart the minute we stop working on it? It started for me with a red towel. That towel reminded me of a brilliant organization system I

Sep 15
20 min

Iridology & Homesteading: An Old-School Approach to Health

Can someone really look into your eyes and learn something about what’s happening inside your body? I’ve been fascinated by iridology for years, so I invited naturopath

Sep 8
42 min

Who's Actually Homesteading in 2026?

42% of American homesteaders came from zero farming background. No grandparent with a garden, no summer on somebody's farm. Nothing. And 28% of them are doing this on les

Sep 1
25 min

When Do You Get to Call Yourself a Homesteader?

When do you actually get to call yourself a homesteader? Is there some committee that sends you a certificate? 😂 I've realized that I have a funny habit of doing the thi

Aug 25
27 min

Would You Date This Homestead? Red Flags Before You Buy

Nobody puts a picture of the barn in the listing and says, "We're not completely sure what's holding this thing up." Buying a homestead is a lot like dating — and today w

Aug 18
27 min

Too Many Tomatoes? Preserve the Harvest

Greg Peterson says the only place that lack lives is between our ears — and if you've ever stood in your kitchen staring at 50 pounds of tomatoes, you know he's right. We

Aug 11
46 min

Everybody Needs a Carol

Some days the news is too much. The food industry is working against us, the wars won't stop, the education system is a mess, and there's a phone in your pocket demanding

Aug 4
21 min

BeanTok: Why Everyone Is Suddenly Eating Beans

Welcome to BeanTok! Apparently, the internet has finally discovered what homesteaders and prepared families have known for years—beans are pretty amazing. In this episo

Jul 28
25 min

What Type of Homestead Manager Are You?

Ever feel like everyone else has a beautiful planner and a color-coded freezer inventory while you're just... remembering things? A Facebook question about staying organi

Jul 21
20 min

Choosing the Right Food for Every Emergency

In this episode you'll learn: Why there isn't one "perfect" emergency food The three layers of a practical food storage system When no-cook meals make the most sense

Jul 14
23 min

How to Make Better Homestead Decisions

Have you ever bought something because everyone else said you needed it? This week, Wendi shares the surprising lessons from a heated Facebook discussion asking, "What's

Jul 7
21 min

Two Successes and a Failure (A Six-Week Update)

🌟 Highlights & takeaways Celebrate the first one. My first commission check mattered far more than its size — proof I'm doing the thing God called me to do, even when i

Jun 30
20 min

Hurricane Prep Without the Panic

Hurricane season is underway, and this replay is your permission slip to prep without the panic. Wendi breaks hurricane readiness into a 12-week countdown to calm — a lit

Jun 23
14 min

Small Homestead Income Ideas for Real Life

In today’s episode, we’re talking about peaceful, practical homestead income ideas for real life. Not giant farm empires. Not hustle culture. Not trying to monetize

Jun 16
20 min

How I Fed 7 Kids With Simple Ingredients

Wendi shares why she believes old-fashioned kitchen skills are becoming important again as families navigate rising grocery prices, busy schedules, and financial stress.

Jun 9
19 min

How to Make Progress When You Feel Overwhelmed

What if real change doesn’t happen through giant bursts of motivation… but through tiny repeated stitches over time? In this heartfelt and humorous episode, Wendi Bergin

Jun 2
17 min

You’re Doing Better Than You Think You Are

Do you ever feel like you’re not accomplishing enough? Like everyone else is moving forward while you’re just trying to survive the laundry, the dishes, the caregiving,

May 26
25 min

Why I’m Talking More Seriously About Preparedness

This week’s episode is a little different. Wendi shares a more serious and realistic conversation about preparedness, rising prices, and the importance of paying attenti

May 19
19 min

3 Herbs Every Woman Should Know

Today we’re keeping herbalism simple. Not “buy 47 jars and memorize Latin names” simple. 😄 Actually simple. In this episode of the Joyfully Prepared Podcast, Wendi sh

May 12
18 min

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I look forward to this podcast every week. Wendi keeps it simple, relatable and helps the listener apply what they learn. I like how she “tells it to you straight,” yet keeps it lighthearted and joyful.

Scrappygardener · Dec 2025

Turned on an episode today about how our purpose is us and I loved every second. Wendy is funny, real, and wise. I’ve loved her from the moment I met her and I’m so excited to have the opportunity to leave from her in this podcast! Thank you for your words. They touched my heart today right when I needed it!

WardleA15 · Aug 2023

Listening to your podcast is just like chatting with you in your front yard! Thank you for a creating a wonderful resource for everyone!

dance em · May 2023

I started listening because I want to learn more about how to be more prepared in all things. Wendi certainly delivers in those areas! Kinda fun how I start planning for a cross-country road trip, and then she drops an episode on that topic! More than the prepping tips, she also delivers her insights and words of inspiration for anyone listening. She said “Banish fear, but stepping into it!” Love this! Now to get my car kit together and download more episodes!

Jlkeefer · Aug 2022

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