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Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared

Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared

Wendi Bergin

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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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Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared - Kim Curtis - Money is Looking for You

Kim Curtis - Money is Looking for You

Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared

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12/12/22 • 52 min

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

  • Why are women less likely to have money than men?
  • What are the 2 laws of money?
  • How does E plus R equal O work?
  • What are the 7 steps to follow to acquire wealth?
  • And much more!

About Kim:

Kim’s story is fascinating: from living with a divorced mom on food stamps, later on having two degrees in law and finance and now having an extraordinary life. Kim is a nationally recognized wealth management advisor, speaker, president, and CEO of Wealth Legacy Institute.

She is proud to have created a firm where she can truly put her clients first, bringing the alignment she needs to feel true joy in her work.

For Kim, how you deal with money says a lot about how you deal with life, and she’s passionate about helping her clients find a balance.

Kim has attained numerous professional designations and has been recognized by the financial planning industry as having achieved the highest level of competence and expertise.

Kim is a bestselling author of Money Secrets: Keys to Smart Investing and Retirement Sectes, published by Financial Literacy Press.

Kim has spoken on leadership, negotiations, and finance to organizations such as West Point, Oracle, EPA, University of Colorado Hospital, Comcast, Level 3, Century Link, OtterBox, Johnson & Johnson, and AAUW, amongst others.

She has been profiled on NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, CW, and The Wall Street Journal.

Connect with Kim Curtis!

Website: https://www.wealthlegacyinstitute.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WealthLegacyInstitute

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happinessdoesntretire/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WLILegacy | https://twitter.com/KimCurtisLegacy

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlylcurtis/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfYVRFXtjFYN-AoRuKt0mYw

Freebie for the listeners: https://financialliteracypress.com/

Connect with Wendi Bergin!

Website: https://joyfullyprepared.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/joyfulprep

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulprepper/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfreliantmoms/

Container Gardening Course: https://www.joyfulprepcontainergarden.com

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Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared - 3 Vital Skills for Survival

3 Vital Skills for Survival

Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared

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02/13/23 • 20 min

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

  • What are the 3 vital skills for survival?
  • What can parents do to prevent food shortages?
  • What skills do parents need?
  • How can parents ensure food safety at home?
  • And much more!

Connect with Wendi Bergin!

Website: https://joyfullyprepared.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/joyfulprep

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulprepper/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfreliantmoms/

Container Gardening Course: https://www.joyfulprepcontainergarden.com

Download Home Storage Checklist: https://www.joyfullyprepared.com/52weeks

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Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared - Saving Money Using Powdered Milk

Saving Money Using Powdered Milk

Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared

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02/20/23 • 24 min

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

  • What is powdered milk?
  • How can you use powdered milk to save money?
  • What are the different types of powdered milk?
  • How long can milk be stored?
  • And much more!

Connect with Wendi Bergin!

Website: https://joyfullyprepared.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/joyfulprep

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulprepper/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfreliantmoms/

Container Gardening Course: https://www.joyfulprepcontainergarden.com

Download Home Storage Checklist: https://www.joyfullyprepared.com/52weeks

Powder Milk Booklet: https://joyfullyprepared.com/milk-page/

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Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared - Starting a Preparedness Library

Starting a Preparedness Library

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03/06/23 • 36 min

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

  • Why is it important to always continue learning new skills of preparedness?
  • What are the 8 essential categories of books you should own at home?
  • Why do you need to study emergency preparedness?
  • What can you do to prepare for disaster in your community?
  • And much more!

Resources:

Herbal Medicine-Maker’s Handbook by James Green: https://amzn.to/41Emqek

The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible by Edward Smith: https://amzn.to/3kM2RQq

Ball Blue Book by Ball Newell Brands: https://amzn.to/3ZsLuD6

The Encyclopedia of Country Living by Carla Emery: https://amzn.to/3kBxGHy

The Forager’s Harvest Bible by Jim Kennedy: https://amzn.to/3IENm4V

Rosemary Gladstar’s Medicinal Herbs: https://amzn.to/3J4HoLW

Pantry Cooking by Cheryl Driggs: http://www.simplyprepared.com/pantrycooking.htm

Connect with Wendi Bergin!

Website: https://joyfullyprepared.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/joyfulprep

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulprepper/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfreliantmoms/

Container Gardening Course: https://www.joyfulprepcontainergarden.com

Download Home Storage Checklist: https://www.joyfullyprepared.com/52weeks

Powder Milk Booklet: https://joyfullyprepared.com/milk-page/

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Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared - Prepping for Your Pets

Prepping for Your Pets

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03/13/23 • 26 min

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

  • What items should you include in an emergency kit for pets?
  • How can you practice emergency procedures with your pets to prepare them for unexpected events?
  • Why is it important to prepare your pets for emergencies?
  • What essential documents should you include in your emergency preparedness plans?
  • And much more!

Resources:

Bug Out Bag for Pets PDF: http://joyfullyprepared.com/pets

Connect with Wendi Bergin!

Website: https://joyfullyprepared.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/joyfulprep

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulprepper/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfreliantmoms/

Container Gardening Course: https://www.joyfulprepcontainergarden.com

Download Home Storage Checklist: https://www.joyfullyprepared.com/52weeks

Powder Milk Booklet: https://joyfullyprepared.com/milk-page/

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Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared - Essential Food Storage Basics

Essential Food Storage Basics

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03/20/23 • 35 min

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

  • What are some essential food items to store for emergency preparedness?
  • How can you ensure that your stored dry goods, such as rice and pasta, stay fresh and safe to eat?
  • Why is it important to consider storing grains, such as wheat and oats, for emergency food supplies?
  • What are some benefits of having a stockpile of non-perishable food at home?
  • And much more!

Resources:

The Sneaky Chef Cookbook: https://amzn.to/3ZO1W1r

Deceptively Delicious Cookbook by Jessica Seinfeld: https://amzn.to/3JftbLf

Freeze Dried Food: http://www.thrifelive.com/joyfulprep

Connect with Wendi Bergin!

Website: https://joyfullyprepared.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/joyfulprep

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulprepper/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfreliantmoms/

Container Gardening Course: https://www.joyfulprepcontainergarden.com

Download Home Storage Checklist: https://www.joyfullyprepared.com/52weeks

Powder Milk Booklet: https://joyfullyprepared.com/milk-page/

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Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared - Art of Bartering - Donna Butler

Art of Bartering - Donna Butler

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03/27/23 • 38 min

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

  • How can bartering help to build and strengthen social connections within a community?
  • Why do people choose to engage in bartering in their community?
  • What are some common methods of exchange used in bartering?
  • What are some challenges that can arise when engaging in bartering?
  • And much more!

Connect with Donna Butler!

Facebook Group: Central Florida Homestead Bartering Network

Connect with Wendi Bergin!

Website: https://joyfullyprepared.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/joyfulprep

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulprepper/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfreliantmoms/

Container Gardening Course: https://www.joyfulprepcontainergarden.com

Download Home Storage Checklist: https://www.joyfullyprepared.com/52weeks

Powder Milk Booklet: https://joyfullyprepared.com/milk-page/

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Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared - Container Gardening: Growing Your Oasis in Small Spaces

Container Gardening: Growing Your Oasis in Small Spaces

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04/03/23 • 30 min

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

  • What are the benefits of growing your garden?
  • Which type of container is most suitable for indoor gardening or small spaces?
  • What are the essential qualities to look for in soil for indoor plants?
  • What are some alternative ways to acquire seeds for gardening without spending a lot of money?
  • And much more!

Connect with Wendi Bergin!

Website: https://joyfullyprepared.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/joyfulprep

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulprepper/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfreliantmoms/

Container Gardening Course: https://www.joyfulprepcontainergarden.com

Download Home Storage Checklist: https://www.joyfullyprepared.com/52weeks

Powder Milk Booklet: https://joyfullyprepared.com/milk-page/

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Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared - Creating and Connecting to Self - Kirstin Baxter

Creating and Connecting to Self - Kirstin Baxter

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04/10/23 • 35 min

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

  • What are some common misconceptions about self-care, and how can these be addressed?
  • What are the factors that contribute to a disconnection between a person and their inner self?
  • Why is it important to recognize and appreciate the unique talents of individuals?
  • What practical steps can you take to stop comparing yourself to others?
  • And much more!

About Kristin:

Meet Kirstin Baxter. She is a mother of four very active children (3 beautiful teen/tween girls and her 1 handsome prince at the end). She has a wonderful husband who is an aerospace engineer, and he recently started his own business seeking to help modernize technology for safer firefighting. She loves to crochet, play piano, prepare for every needful thing, and dance/have fun with her family.

You can often find her giving genuine compliments to others, learning more about the deep gospel and self-improvement topics, and running her business as a certified creation and connection coach. She loves to help burned-out moms get rid of the comparison, criticism, and unrealistic expectations so they can connect to the beautiful masterpiece God created them to be and create a life of joy and purpose.

Connect with Kirstin Baxter!

Website: https://kirstinbaxter.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstin.connectioncoach/

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Connect with Wendi Bergin!

Website: https://joyfullyprepared.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/joyfulprep

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulprepper/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfreliantmoms/

Container Gardening Course: https://www.joyfulprepcontainergarden.com

Download Home Storage Checklist: https://www.joyfullyprepared.com/52weeks

Powder Milk Booklet: https://joyfullyprepared.com/milk-page/

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Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared - Discovering Your Inner Strength - Matthew Brackett

Discovering Your Inner Strength - Matthew Brackett

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02/26/24 • 40 min

Here's what to expect on the podcast:

  • Matthew strongly expresses the deep connection between leadership and love.
  • How can you demonstrate leadership to yourself?
  • Why is it said the most difficult person to lead is oneself?
  • Parents undergo self-discovery while guiding their children through life's complexities.
  • And much more!

About Matthew:

Matthew has enjoyed broad international and intercultural experience in leadership, educational, and consulting roles in Italy, Ireland, England, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico as a Catholic Priest and served as a special Staff Officer and Chaplain in the United States Navy supporting both Sailors and Marines.

To those who have worked with him, Matthew is known to be much more than an executive coach. The 10th of 13 children from small-town New England (no TV at home!), he has more than 30 years of experience in the field of personal, professional, and intercultural leadership development. As a highly versatile coach, advisor, mentor, educator, and confidant, he is considered by some to be a human version of a sophisticated Swiss Army Knife any senior leader would want close by as they strive to properly navigate and excel in multiple areas of personal and professional leadership while safeguarding priorities. He is a frequent podcast guest, given his depth and breadth of knowledge of the human experience and his honest and vulnerable approach during his interviews.

Connect with Matthew Brackett!

Website: https://brackettalliance.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-brackett/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MatthewBrackettOfficial

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MatthewBrackett_Official

Connect with Wendi Bergin!

Website: https://joyfullyprepared.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/joyfulprep

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulprepper/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfreliantmoms/

Download Home Storage Checklist: https://www.joyfullyprepared.com/52weeks

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Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared currently has 160 episodes available.

What topics does Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared cover?

The podcast is about Journaling, Leisure, Home & Garden, Gardening, Homestead, How To, Family, Pets, Podcasts, Herbalist, Education, Prepper, Journal, Homesteading and Food.

What is the most popular episode on Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared?

The episode title 'Sara Anderson - How to Make Vanilla Extract' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared?

The average episode length on Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared is 28 minutes.

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Episodes of Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared are typically released every 7 days.

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The first episode of Homesteading Skills for a Joyful Life: Joyfully Prepared was released on Apr 27, 2020.

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