Homesteading Made Simple I Joyfully Prepared

Here are the things to expect in the episode:  

• How can you create a safe space for a better conversation with your child?
• What is the role of communication in parent-child interaction?
• How can you demonstrate that your child's communications are respected?
• And much more!

About Lisa:

Dr. Lisa McGrath is an International Bestselling Author and Speaker, Nation Board Certified Teacher, and Achievement Coach who offers inspirational, practical, and spiritual guidance.

She teaches busy individuals to find clarity, purpose, and direction with the intentional acts that help them achieve their goals and live an Intentional Life.

Her recent book, A House with Four Rooms: Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Wellbeing, part memoir and part instructional guide, teaches the philosophy of living a healthy lifestyle.

She’s the author of Pages with Purpose and an international bestselling anthology that shares entrepreneurs, coaches, and authors’ personal stories of WHY for professional, visibility, and marketing purposes.

After helping hundreds share their stores, Lisa uses her experience to help others craft and publish their personal stories with her step-by-step program so they can gain professional authority, credibility, and business growth.

Connect with Lisa McGrath!

Website: https://www.lisamcgrath.me/

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

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

Book: https://amzn.to/3LRqyP8

Connect with Wendi Bergin!

Website: https://joyfullyprepared.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulprepper/?hl=en

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

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/joyfulprepper

Here are the things to expect in the episode: 

• Why should parents try to be happy, even when their child isn't?
• The biggest misconceptions about parenthood that the upcoming generation of parents may want to know.
• Dealing with a "victim mentality" as a parent.
• And much more!

About Jodi:

Jodi Silverman is a mom, friend, daughter, wife, avid tennis player, and entrepreneur! Over 12 years ago, she decided what she was doing was no longer fulfilling, and as a result, she said yes to a new biz opportunity. This one decision opened up her world and mind in ways she never expected.

She faced fears and overcame limiting beliefs, and now she supports other moms in doing the same. Her mission is to pay it forward by sharing her successes and helping other women recognize what has been holding them back so they can live their most fulfilled life with passion and purpose.

She does this through speaking to women's groups, interviewing and sharing other women's stories on her digital talk show, In The Nest™ with Jodi, and as the Creator and leader of the Moms Who Dare® Membership Community, a unique community for the empty nest mom, combining personal growth, support and experiences all in one place.

Connect with Jodi Silverman!

Website: https://jodisilverman.com/

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

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

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/inthenestwithjodisilverman

Connect with Wendi Bergin!

Website: https://joyfullyprepared.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulprepper/?hl=en

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

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/joyfulprepper

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• How do you stay connected with your teens?
• Why should parents be more understanding?
• Is it okay for teenagers to make mistakes?
• And much more!

About Ken and Amy:

Kent and Amy Bowler help families connect to God solidly and know with a surety who they are as God’s children so that they choose to stand up and live with God’s power and strength as His modern-day Heroes.  We have been training parents to work effectively with their youth for over a decade and have been mentoring and coaching youth for 25 years.  They have 7 heroes of their own, 6 grandchildren, and have been homeschooling from the beginning of time!

With Revolutionary Families, they highlight powerful paradigms and simple solutions that they have put to the test to help families create a home that is a sanctuary from a troubled world, a place where children feel safe, trusted, and loved, a place where they learn to step into their genius, to take on real responsibility, and to stand in their greatness as they make a meaningful difference for good in the world. In short, they help Parents to raise Heroes.

Connect with Kent and Amy Bowler!

Website: https://revolutionaryfamilies.com/optin1607135782004

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

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

Connect with Wendi Bergin!

Website: https://joyfullyprepared.com/

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

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

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/joyfulprepper

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• How do you have more fun as a mom?
• Do parents see their children as a reflection of themselves?
• Does forgiveness help you start finding gratitude in life?
• And much more!

About Marta:

She is a wife, mom to 6-year-old triplets, a best-selling author, podcaster, and empowerment coach, helping women boost their confidence to pursue their dreams by looking at their most valuable resource: THEMSELVES. 

Connect with Marta Spirk!

Website: https://www.martaspirk.com/

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/martaspirk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marta-spirk/

Connect with Wendi Bergin!

Website: https://joyfullyprepared.com/

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

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

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/joyfulprepper

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• How do you find happiness as a mom?
• How do women lose themselves in motherhood?
• Asking for help is NOT a sign of weakness.
• And much more!

About Melissa:

Melissa Clampitt is a mom to three boys and married for over 17 years. She is a dynamic speaker who brings energy and fun to all engagements. She is passionate about supporting women and believes that we need to take the journey home to ourselves and start loving ourselves, body, mind, and spirit as women and moms. Melissa loves seeing others grow into their true potential and shine their light out into the world. She is the host of the reawakened mom podcast.

Connect with Melissa Clampitt!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa.clampitt/

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

The Reawakened Mom Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reawakened-mom/id1594449473

Connect with Wendi Bergin!

Website: https://joyfullyprepared.com/

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

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

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/joyfulprepper

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

• How should parents support their child going through adolescence?
• Why is relaxation important for parents?
• How does spending time and doing things with your child help build your relationship?
• And much more!

About Lisa:

In 2009 when America’s economy hit rock bottom, Lisa knew she had to take action if her family faced a long-term job loss. Layoffs and bankruptcies were everywhere.

She knew it could happen to them.

She had no experience preparing for something like that, so she learned how to prepare just in case the worst happened. It didn’t take long before she ended up in preppers and survivalism, and she learned a lot. But she also learned much of the information that wasn’t a good fit for her family.

As a former teacher, corporate trainer, and writer, she decided to start a blog and write about her prepping adventures. The Survival Mom blog was born.

Lisa has been featured in Newsweek, NPR, the Today Show and Fox News, and many others.

She helps moms learn how to prepare and equip their families for those critical moments when life hits you hard, and there’s no time to figure out what to do.

She’s the mom of two homeschooled kids and the wife of a very patient man!

Connect with Lisa Bedford!

Website: https://thesurvivalmom.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044411320200&v=wall

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesurvivalmom

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/thesurvivalmom/_created/

Connect with Wendi Bergin!

Website: https://joyfullyprepared.com/

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

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

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/joyfulprepper

Hi there!  I’m Wendi Bergin the host of Joyfully Prepared.  I’m so thankful that you’ve taken the time to listen to this podcast.  I named the podcast Joyfully Prepared because I believe that becoming more prepared and self-reliant is a journey of abundance and self-discovery. 

I grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia.  My dad is from there as well as my grandparents.  Preparedness is actually embedded in my DNA.  Back in 1938, the leader of my grandparents’ church encouraged its members to put up two years’ worth of food and supplies.  Over the next couple of years, my grandma and her mother-in-law canned 1800 jars worth of food.  My grandfather had his own business as a landscaper and tree surgeon.  He put up two years’ worth of any supplies he might need to keep his business running: tired, chains, parts.

In 1941, the United States entered World War II and all the industry in the country went to support the war effort.  Because of my grandparents’ efforts to preserve and grow their own food, they never needed to use one of their ration stamps.  Grandpa stayed in business, where others in his industry were not able to. 

Because of their experiences, they raised my father to with a preparedness mindset.  

My mother is the youngest of nine children and grew up in Idaho.  They didn’t have a lot of money but she was taught by her mother how to grow a large garden and preserve the harvest. How to sew and quilt.  They had their own root cellar. (Mom says it was scary going down there by herself.)  They raised their own cattle and had a milk cow. She didn’t like doing that either.  Her parents were fiercely self-reliant and taught her by their example.

I’m really so grateful for my heritage in so many ways.  

Although, my parents taught me by their example, I have ventured out on my own to learn how to develop skills.  I have to say, most of my learning has come from my mistakes.  I’m happy to laugh at them and share them with you.  Hopefully, you’re learning curve will be a little less steep.  

I’m married to a husband named Sam.  I have seven children.  I’ve been homeschooling for about 13 years and just love to learn all sorts of new things.  We’ve grown gardens, bred and raised dairy goats, processed our own meat chickens, hatched chick and raised laying hens.  We have a couple of dogs and cats.  I love to forage for wild edibles and learn how to make natural remedies.  I know a lot about a few things and a little about a lot of things.

Again, I’m so grateful you’re here and can’t wait to get to know you better.  From time to time we’ll have guests on to learn from them as well.