Surviving Survivor w/ Liz Wilcox

Surviving Survivor w/ Liz Wilcox

Author: Wendi Bergin February 24, 2026 Duration: 49:54
Wendi Bergin sits down with her friend and business mentor, Liz Wilcox, who was a cast member on Survivor Season 46, to talk about the part of the show that fascinates Wendi most: the actual surviving. Liz shares what “Coconut Grove” really means, what Survivor’s quick survival training is like, and why making fire in Fiji is way harder than it looks. They talk real food, too, from crabs and tiny fish to the infamous stingray story that turned into “stingray jerky” after a very wrong cooking decision. The big takeaway is simple and very Joyfully Prepared: skills bring freedom. You can’t spend them down. You can only build them.

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