How to Make Space Before You Start Again

How to Make Space Before You Start Again

Author: Wendi Bergin December 30, 2025 Duration: 16:18
In this final episode of 2025, we slow down and do a gentle homestead reset together. Instead of racing into a new year with pressure and perfection, we take a calm moment to figure out what we want to keep, release, and pause so we can walk into 2026 feeling lighter and more grounded. I share how this practice helped me through a year of goals, disappointments, growth, health challenges, and ongoing learning. You’ll hear real-life examples of how journaling, reflection, and tiny daily habits shaped my year more than any giant plan ever could. By the end, you’ll have a simple reset practice you can write down today and return to anytime things feel heavy.

Wendi Bergin hosts Homesteading Made Simple I Joyfully Prepared, a space where the romanticized idea of off-grid living meets the reality of a busy schedule. This podcast is built on the understanding that building a self-reliant life happens in small, consistent steps rather than dramatic leaps. You'll hear conversations that dig into the tangible skills of gardening, food preservation, and kitchen efficiency, all framed around integrating them into the life you already have. Wendi’s approach is notably calm and practical, stripping away the overwhelm often found online. Episodes serve as a guide to building a pantry, understanding food storage, and cultivating a resilient mindset without requiring a hundred acres. The focus is always on the achievable, emphasizing that homesteading is less about a location and more about a set of purposeful, daily choices. Tune in for a common-sense companion on the path to preparedness and greater self-reliance, wherever you happen to be planting your roots.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Homesteading Made Simple I Joyfully Prepared
Podcast Episodes
The Hidden Problem With Food Storage: Are You Missing Key Ingredients [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:41
The Truth About Wheat, Beans, Oil, Salt & Sugar in Food Storage" You've probably heard it before—“As long as you have wheat, beans, oil, salt, and sugar, you’ll be fine.” But is that really true? These five staples are i…
Meal Planning That Actually Works: No More Scrambling at 5 PM [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:00
Have you ever opened your fridge or pantry, seen random ingredients, and thought, "There’s nothing to eat!"? You’re not alone! Meal planning and food storage go hand in hand, and in this episode, I’m sharing my simple, s…
The Power of Elderberries: Why You Should Grow This Superfood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:52
In this episode of Joyfully Prepared, host Wendi Bergin dives deep into the world of elderberries—why they’re amazing, how to grow them, and how they can support your health. She shares her journey of discovering elderbe…
Why Your Home Feels Overwhelming—And How to Fix It for Good [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:47
In this episode of The Joyfully Prepared Podcast, Wendi Bergin sits down with decluttering and organizing expert Tiffany Donaghu to talk about more than just tidying up. Tiffany shares her powerful story of transformatio…
Am I Worthy of Good Things? A Journey Through Shame and Self-Worth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:00
In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode, Wendi shares a profound spiritual lesson she recently learned about shame, self-worth, and God’s good gifts. She walks us through a recent journal entry and a humorous yet…
Self-Care in Action: Simplify Your Kitchen, Simplify Your Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:56
In this episode, Wendi dives into how decluttering your kitchen and simplifying meal planning can be acts of self-care. Learn why a clean kitchen can bring joy and how to start creating space—physically and mentally—thro…