Homesteading Made Simple I Joyfully Prepared

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Homesteading Made Simple I Joyfully Prepared episodes

July 01, 2025 For Those Who Refuse to Be Unprepared for Water Loss
When the power goes out, clean water becomes priceless.
Today we’re talking about the one thing you can’t live without during hurricane season: water.
We’ll break down:
How much water you actually need for your family
Smart ways to store water, even in small spaces
Why you also need a plan to bring water in when your stash runs out
Three simple steps to making questionable water safer: filter the chunks, reduce turbidity, and purify it (boil, bleach, or Madidrop!)
If you want peace of mind when the storm hits, this episode will help you get there—without panic, perfection, or blowing your budget.
🎁 Grab the free 12-Week Hurricane Prep Checklist
Collapsible Water Container Jug
Water Bob Bathtub Liner
MadiDrop - www.safewaterdrop.com
Water Bricks - Water Storage Containers

26 min
June 25, 2025 No More Panic Packing: This Checklist Changes Everything
What if getting prepared didn’t feel overwhelming?
This week, I’m walking you through my free 12-Week Hurricane Preparedness Checklist—designed for real families, real budgets, and real life.
Inside this episode:
Why a 12-week countdown gives you calm (not chaos)
The 4 categories that keep prep simple and focused
How to customize the checklist for your family using the “prep profile”
What’s on the back of the checklist (yep, we’re talking toilets and freezers)
The joy of checking off just one small thing at a time
🎁 Download the checklist at joyfullyprepared.com
Let’s make preparedness feel like peace—not panic.
Download 12-week Hurricane Preparedness Checklist
16 min
June 17, 2025 How to Feel More Ready (and Less Panicked) This Hurricane Season
In this episode, we cover:
What a 72-hour kit is—and why I call it a Peace of Mind Bag
A not-so-hypothetical story about Tic Tacs and no flashlight (you’ll feel seen)
What to pack for you, your family, your pets, and even your car
Why packing extra underwear can feel like a survival superpower
A 5-item challenge to help you take quick action today
Where to grab my free printable checklists to make it even easier
🎒 Download the Peace of Mind Bag Checklists (for humans, pets, and cars):
👉Bug Out Bag Checklist for Emergencies
👉 Bug Out Bag for Pets
👉Thrive Life Freeze-dried Food
👉Pet Travel Bag
17 min
June 10, 2025 How to Protect Your Family from Hurricane Chaos
In this episode:
✅ Wendi’s real-life hurricane prep stories (what worked + what flopped)
✅ Why knowing what you have — and where it is — matters so much
✅ How to prep food for maximum comfort and minimum stress
✅ The #1 mindset trap moms fall into during storm prep
✅ A fun 10-minute game to get your hurricane gear checked + ready
✅ Encouragement to prep from a place of peace, not fear
Mentioned resources:
Hurricane lamps, generators, and alternate cooking gear
Hurricane Lamp Link
Simple snacks + comfort foods that help keep spirits up
Preparing as a family and involving kids in the process
Podcast Episodes:
The #1 Food Storage Myth: Why People Won't Eat Just Anything When They're Hungry
The Biggest Food Storage Challenge: How to Keep Picky Eaters & Your Family Happy

22 min
June 03, 2025 Why My Pain Wasn’t Punishment — It Was God Leading Me Home
In this episode of Joyfully Prepared, Wendi continues the story she began in part one, opening up about how God helped her reframe her identity and healing journey after a season of deep heartbreak.
You’ll hear how she:
Discovered that her purpose was not just motherhood — but her identity as a daughter of God
Began to reframe her experiences, seeing them as things that happened for her, not to her
Learned to shift from guilt and comparison to gratitude and strength
Started weaving movement, meditation, and creation into her daily healing
Found the freedom to love herself and others better, without carrying the crushing weight of over-responsibility
If you’ve ever wondered how to reframe your pain or questioned your worth when motherhood feels overwhelming, this episode offers hope, perspective, and practical encouragement.
19 min
May 27, 2025Why Carrying It All Nearly Broke Me
In this episode of the Joyfully Prepared podcast, Wendi gets real about the weight of motherhood — and how carrying it all nearly broke her.
She shares how she slipped into unhealthy patterns:
Never letting her kids experience consequences
Neglecting her own physical and emotional needs
Skipping connection with her husband
Believing no one else could handle things “right”
Caring too much about what other moms thought — and silently judging in return
Wendi opens up about how a painful, life-shattering moment forced her to face what she was really worshipping — and how God began gently showing her that motherhood was never meant to be an idol.
If you’ve ever felt crushed under the weight of motherhood or struggled to put God first, this episode is here to remind you: you don’t have to carry it all.
Reflection Questions to Journal:
Where in your life are you carrying more than God asked you to?
Are there places you’ve taken on too much, thinking it’s all up to you?
Are you wearing a badge of martyrdom, like I did?
Where are you silently sacrificing, hoping it proves your love or worth?
Are you rescuing others at the cost of your own peace or well-being?
Where might you be stepping in to fix or save, when it’s not actually your responsibility?
Where have you been caring in unhealthy ways — hoping it will be “enough” to prove you’re a good mom, wife, or woman?
What small area of your life might God be inviting you to gently release back to Him?
Where can you start by loosening your grip, just a little?
Website: www.joyfullyprepared.com
FB Group: Joyfully Prepared
Podcast Episode: Your purpose is YOU!
15 min
May 20, 2025 What Every Mom Must Pack Before the Emergency Hits
What would you grab if you had to leave your home in five minutes?
Most moms would panic—and understandably so. That’s why this episode is a gentle, grace-filled walk through what belongs in a 72-hour kit for babies, toddlers, and kids.
Inside this episode, Wendi shares:
Why this isn’t about fear—it’s about love
The difference between a diaper bag and a 72-hour emergency kit
Real-life scenarios where this kit makes a massive difference
What to actually pack by age group (baby, toddler, young child)
How to make it feel like self-care instead of one more thing
Encouragement for moms who are doing their best with very little margin
💛 BONUS: Wendi shares a free printable 72-Hour Kit Checklist made just for families with young kids.
👉 Grab it here: https://joyfulprep.kartra.com/page/BOB
👉 Join the Joyfully Prepared Facebook community
26 min
May 13, 2025 From Intimidated to Empowered: Feel Confident Using Wheat
In this episode, Wendi reflects on her own wheat journey—from her mom’s beautiful stone-ground loaves to her own slightly tragic first attempts at homemade bread. With humor and warmth, she shares:
The dreamy idea of grinding your own flour... and the real-life learning curve
A few simple wheat basics (hard vs. soft wheat, flour freshness, and storage)
The importance of soaking grains and flour for digestion and texture
Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them
Why learning this skill is less about perfection and more about love
This episode is the perfect intro for anyone curious (or intimidated) about grinding their own wheat—and a lovely reminder that preparedness can be joyful, messy, and deeply nourishing.
👉 The Joyful Grain Method guide book
👉 Join the Joyfully Prepared Facebook group
17 min
May 07, 2025 The Real Reason You’re Tired (and What to Do About It That Actually Works)
In this episode of the Joyfully Prepared Podcast, Wendi sits down with Dr. Kaz—a seasoned coach for athletes and executives—to demystify insulin resistance. You'll learn:
What insulin resistance really is (hint: it’s more than just a buzzword)
The “cheerleaders-in-the-hallway” analogy that makes blood sugar easy to understand
How insulin resistance can lead to brain fog, belly fat, mood swings, high blood pressure, cholesterol issues, and more
Why even “healthy” foods can spike blood sugar
The shocking connection between insulin resistance and gallbladder removal, dementia, and PCOS
What to look for: skin tags, belly weight, and mid-afternoon crashes
How your mood and relationships are impacted by gut health—and what to do about it
Simple, doable steps: fasting, eating in food order, and reducing insulin spikes
The two-product protocol that helps crush cravings, support the gut, and ease insulin spikes (plus how Wendi and her husband both found renewed energy and joy)
Encouragement for moms to prioritize health without guilt—and how doing so blesses the whole family
Resources Mentioned:
Why We Get Sick by Dr. Benjamin Bikman
The Diabetes Code by Dr. Jason Fung
Fast Like a Girl and The Menopause Reset by Dr. Mindy Pelz
Dr. Kaz’s coaching at Sports Brain Global

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39 min
April 30, 2025 Stop Believing These Preparedness Lies (You’ll Feel Better Instantly)
In today’s episode, Wendi plays a round of “3 Lies and a Truth” — preparedness style! She’ll walk you through three common myths that keep people stuck or overwhelmed when it comes to being ready for emergencies. You'll learn:
Why preparedness isn’t just for doomsday types
How to get started without spending a fortune
Why it’s okay (and expected) to learn as you go
The powerful truth that preparedness is really just love in action
With her signature humor and warmth, Wendi reminds us that you don’t need to be perfect—you just need to begin.
👉 Join the conversation in the Joyfully Prepared Facebook group
👉 Grab past episodes and printables at www.joyfullyprepared.com
Container Gardening Guide download
Master the Art of Skill Stacking podcast episode
18 min