In this heartfelt episode, Wendi Bergin opens up about why she chose the name Joyfully Prepared and what being the Joyful Prepper truly means to her.

She shares how preparedness runs deep in her family history—from her grandfather’s 1,800 jars of food in 1938, to her own teenage canning adventures. But she also gets honest about how, as a young mom, her preparedness message was once rooted in fear and “doom and gloom.”

A single question from a friend during a playdate forced Wendi to rethink everything: “Why do you always talk about the doom and gloom?”

That moment planted the seed for change.

Today, she explains how she transformed her approach, why she believes preparedness is an act of love and faith, and why failure (and laughter) have an essential place in this lifestyle.

Whether you’re new to preparedness or a seasoned homesteader, this episode is an invitation to trade panic for planning, fear for faith, and perfectionism for grace.

Listen in and discover:

Why success isn’t as funny (or as helpful) as failure

How being prepared can bring real peace of mind

The importance of letting go of control and making space for grace

Why you deserve to be joyfully prepared

Join Wendi for an honest, encouraging conversation that will remind you: you can’t plan for everything—but you can always choose to show up with love.

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