If you frequently step outside your home, you'll encounter numerous plants along the way. However, have you ever paused to consider the potential uses of these plants? Join Wendi as she talks about how to recognize edible plants. This topic is essential because it can be beneficial during difficult times! Stay tuned!

Here's what to expect on the podcast:

• How can you tell which plants are safe to eat?
• What are two commonly found edible plants?
• Why is it helpful to know which plants are safe to eat?
• How can dandelion and wild violet be used for culinary purposes?
• And much more!

Resources:

Stalking the Wild Asparagus by Euell Gibbons - https://amzn.to/3F6s6nm

A Forager's Harvest by Samuel Thayer - https://amzn.to/3F6efND

Nature's Garden by Samuel Thayer - https://amzn.to/3ZLCAlw

Benefits of Dandelion - https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324083#10-possible-health-benefits

Benefits of Wild Violet - https://chestnutherbs.com/violets-edible-and-medicinal-uses/

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Website: https://joyfullyprepared.com/

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

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

Container Gardening Course: https://joyfulprep.kartra.com/page/containergardeningcourse

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

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

10 Creative Uses for Freeze-Dried Food: https://joyfullyprepared.com/fdfood/

Here to expect on the podcast:

• What are the benefits of owning a home freeze dryer?
• The cost of a home freeze dryer and how it can be viewed as an investment that saves money in the long run.
• Some drawbacks and maintenance requirements for home freeze dryers.
• Joining freeze-dried food groups for tips, tricks, and support from the community.
• And much more!

Resources:

Harvest Right Freeze Dryers: https://harvestright.com/

Thrive Life Freeze Dried Food: https://www.thrivelife.com/

Freeze Dried Food Basics: https://joyfulprep.kartra.com/page/FDBasics

Freeze Dried Food Basics: https://joyfulprep.kartra.com/page/FDBasics

Podcast Episodes about Freeze-dried Foods:

Freeze Dried Food: The New Food Revolution https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freeze-dried-food-the-new-food-revolution/id1510423135?i=1000621345520

Freeze-dried vs. Dehydrated Food https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freeze-dried-vs-dehydrated-food/id1510423135?i=1000598172071

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Here to expect on the podcast:

• Why should we still consider carrying cash in an increasingly cashless society?
• The story of economist George Gammon, who traveled across Argentina during a period of hyperinflation.
• Some common situations where cash is necessary.
• The value of familiarity with paper currency.
• And much more!

Resource:

Hyperinflation and Economic Collapse w/ George Gammon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khub0XwyS7Q

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

Modern living has made it incredibly convenient to get almost anything we need. The market provides a wide range of choices, from food to various items, with ready-made products readily available. But is it wise to rely solely on what you can readily buy in the market? Join Wendi as she discusses 5 reasons why you should make your own. Delving into the process of making something with your own hands goes beyond the end product. It becomes a journey of self-discovery, leading to a more fulfilling and mindful lifestyle! Stay tuned!

Here's what to expect on the podcast:

• What makes creating your items more cost-effective than buying ready-made products?
• What are the benefits of making your items or products instead of buying them from stores?
• How does the act of making your own items contribute to a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle?
• What skills and knowledge can you gain by engaging in DIY projects and creating things from scratch?
• And much more!

Resources: 

5 Reasons-Why You Should Make Your Own: https://joyfullyprepared.com/2019/08/20/5-reasons-why-you-should-make-your-own/

DIY Elderberry Syrup Kit: https://joyfulprep.kartra.com/page/elderberry

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://joyfulprep.kartra.com/page/containergardeningcourse

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

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

10 Creative Uses for Freeze-Dried Food: https://joyfullyprepared.com/fdfood/

Here's what to expect on the podcast:

• Wendy introduces the concept of a steam juicer, a device for extracting juices from various ingredients, including chicken.
• Different techniques for making bone broth, including using pressure canners and straining methods.
• Composting and wood chips.
• The concepts of solarization and occultation in soil preparation.
• And much more!

Connect with Greg and Judith!

Greg Peterson and The Urban Farm Website: https://www.urbanfarm.org/

Judith Horvath and Fair Hill Farm Website: https://www.fairhillfarm.com/

Resources:

Stainless Steel Steam Juicer: https://amzn.to/4d5DFKU

Countertop Compost Bin: https://amzn.to/3YpWPXj

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

Here's what to expect on the podcast:

• Martine's life-changing event that led her to advocate self-care.
• The three pillars of self-care and why they are essential for overall well-being.
• A personalized approach to self-care, as everyone's circumstances and needs are different.
• Tips for staying motivated to keep your body moving.
• And much more!

About Martine:

My lifestyle mindset of health and wellness began when I witnessed my mother go from being a professional go-getter to having a stroke and becoming dependent on others. My trial showed me how women need to focus on destressing and taking care of their entire being. I completed my studies at Dawson College and Barry University in Miami, Florida, where I was successful in earning a Doctoral of Nursing Practice.

I have over 27 years of experience in my field and have an online course, alongside my best-selling book, workbook, and Podcast. I am a public speaker, and I was featured on WFLA Channel 8 BLOOM, where my expertise and devotion were highlighted to impact others in the community and beyond. Inspired by God, my mother, and Dr. Maya Angelou, I travel the world and am intentional about gaining wisdom that allows me to serve others.

Connect with Martine Canal!

Website: https://martinecanal.com/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1251957972193820

Radiant Living Book: https://amzn.to/46yTNSN

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

Here's what to expect on the podcast:

• What is skill stacking?
• How learning bread baking can lead to acquiring knowledge in various areas.
• The importance of continuous learning, problem-solving, and serving others with one's skills.
• Start learning a new skill today that aligns with your future goals.
• And much more!

Resources: 

Container Gardening Course: https://joyfulprep.kartra.com/page/containergardeningcourse

10x Is Easier than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy https://amzn.to/4bXZHxS

Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation by Dr. Benjamin Hardy https://amzn.to/3LwvFpU

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

Here's what to expect on the podcast:

• Ellen's personal journey of discovering her spiritual gifts.
• How can one cultivate sensitivity to God's communication?
• Why are self-love and authenticity considered important for personal well-being and growth?
• What can parents do if they have highly intuitive children?
• And much more!

About Ellen:

Ellen Edmondson delivers messages of love, hope, comfort, encouragement, and healing through her work as an author, medium, artist, intuition coach, and founder of Highly Intuitive Kids. She is a former senior executive who is passionate about making a positive contribution to the lives of others. Over the past 10 years, she has supported people grieving or uncertain about their path forward through her writings, readings, and intuitive coaching. Her inspired messages on her website and blog have encouraged and comforted people worldwide, with over 640,000 visits.

Connect with Ellen Edmondson!

Website: https://www.ellenedmondson.com/

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/ellenedmondsonmedium/

Email: [email protected]

Book: https://www.ellenedmondson.com/new-book/

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

Here's what to expect on the podcast:

• How did Kay first discover the power of journaling, and what inspired her to make journaling her life's work?
• The key benefits of journaling.
• Various journaling techniques that Kay has developed.
• What is the Therapeutic Writing Institute, and what can people expect from this online school?
• And much more!

About Kay:

Kay Adams is a psychotherapist and registered journal therapist whose passion in life is teaching others the power of journal writing for self-directed change. She has written 14 books on writing as a tool for healing, growth, and change, including the best-selling Journal to the Self, Journal Therapy for Calming Anxiety, and (with Deborah Ross) Your Brain on Ink. Kay started her first 5-year diary at the age of 10 and has never stopped, although she no longer uses small books with four lines for each day.

Connect with Kay Adams!

Website: https://journaltherapy.com/

Free Courses: http://bit.ly/kayjournal2024

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

Here's what to expect on the podcast:

• Some common emergencies or disasters that can disrupt the water supply.
• Water filtration and purification.
• What are the potential consequences of consuming contaminated water in an emergency?
• Effective water storage methods and how much water to store per person.
• And much more!

Resources:

Water Bottle Pump: https://amzn.to/4b52rbY

Water Jug Cap Replacement: https://amzn.to/4bZib1I

Electric Water Purifier: https://amzn.to/4ci0Qk5

Water Bricks: https://amzn.to/4cfdnoo

MadiDrop: https://www.snowhillwater.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/

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