EP. 495 Best to the Nest: Podcast LIVE! Thank you to all the Nester’s who welcomed us to Apple Valley, Minnesota. You asked great questions and laughed in all the right places. We had so much fun hanging out with all of you. Also, thanks to the kind people who sponsor our little podcast: Healing Insight. Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. New patients receive $200 off a Women’s Health Acupuncture package when you mention Best to the Nest. Find out more at healinginsightonline.comSchuler Shoes. It’s all about sandals at Schuler Shoes. Buy 1 pair of sandals, save 10 dollars. Buy 2, save 30 dollars. Buy 3, save 60 dollars until June 28th. Birkenstocks, Hoka, and Ugg excluded. Find out more at schulershoes.com.Hennepin County Trees. Hennepin County has set a goal of one million trees planted by 2030. And we’re half way there. 500,000 trees planted. You can help plant 500,000 more. Planting a tree is as easy as 1, 2, Tree. Pick the right tree, plant it, and take care of it. Find out more at Hennepintrees.org.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 494 Best to the Nest: StrangersStrangers: A Memoir of Marriage by Belle Burden is number two on the New York Time’s hardcover nonfiction bestseller list. It has been on the list for 18 weeks, and women readers are buzzing about it. We have thoughts, and we hope you will share yours with us as well.Also, thanks to the kind people who sponsor our little podcast: Schuler Shoes. It’s all about sandals at Schuler Shoes. Buy 1 pair of sandals, save 10 dollars. Buy 2, save 30 dollars. Buy 3, save 60 dollars until June 28th. Birkenstocks, Hoka, and Ugg excluded. Find out more at schulershoes.com.Ramsey Recycles. If you are a Minnesota resident, more than likely, you can drop of your household hazardous waste for free at the Ramsey County Environmental Center in Roseville. Find out more at RamseyRecycles.com/EC. Hennepin County Trees. Hennepin County has set a goal of one million trees planted by 2030. And we’re half way there. 500,000 trees planted. You can help plant 500,000 more. Planting a tree is as easy as 1, 2, Tree. Pick the right tree, plant it, and take care of it. Find out more at Hennepintrees.org.Healing Insight. Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. New patients receive $200 off a Women’s Health Acupuncture package when you mention Best to the Nest. Find out more at healinginsightonline.comOur Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 493 Best to the Nest: Who Knew? We’re chatting about what we learn when we travel. Well, if it’s Japan, we learn a lot about Seven Eleven. Yes, we do! And yet, there’s more. Also, thanks to the kind people who sponsor our little podcast: Healing Insight.Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. New patients receive $200 off a Women’s Health Acupuncture package when you mention Best to the Nest. Find out more at healinginsightonline.com Schuler Shoes. It’s all about sandals at Schuler Shoes. Buy 1 pair of sandals, save 10 dollars. Buy 2, save 30 dollars. Buy 3, save 60 dollars until June 28th. Birkenstocks, Hoka, and Ugg excluded. Find out more at schulershoes.com.Ramsey Recycles. If you are a Minnesota resident, more than likely, you can drop of your household hazardous waste for free at the Ramsey County Environmental Center in Roseville. Find out more at RamseyRecycles.com/EC. Hennepin County Trees. Hennepin County has set a goal of one million trees planted by 2030. And we’re half way there. 500,000 trees planted. You can help plant 500,000 more. Planting a tree is as easy as 1, 2, Tree. Pick the right tree, plant it, and take care of it. Find out more at Hennepintrees.org.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 492 Best to the Nest: May 2026 WRLHappy watching, reading, and listening! Margery: Watch: VEEP HBO Max Read: The Best American Essays 2020Listen: The soundtracks to La La Land and The Greatest Show Eat: Bone Broth, Kale, Carrots, Garlic, Noodles, and Blueberry Cake Elizabeth: Watch: The Secrets of Bees on Disney/HuluRead: Awaken Your Highest Self by Danny Morel Listen: Travel Squad Podcast Eat: Ferndale Farms Turkey Sausage Schuler Shoes. We are so happy to share our love of Schuler Shoes with you. Stop in and check out their top brands for spring and summer: Dansko, Taos, Ecco, Keen, Vionic, Clarks and Birkenstocks. Experience Schuler Shoes service, selection, and proper sizing at ten locations in Minnesota or online at schulershoes.com. Mark June 4, 2026, we are coming to the Schuler Shoes Apple Valley location for to record the podcast live!Ramsey Recycles. Yay to this mission! If you are a Minnesota resident, more than likely, you can drop of your household hazardous waste for free at the Ramsey County Environmental Center in Roseville. You can drop off household hazardous waste, electronics and small appliances, plastic bags and wrap, household recycling (bottles, cans, cardboard, paper, and more), food scraps, and even properly prepared scrap metal. Find out more at RamseyRecycles.com/EC. Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. The team at Healing Insight will guide you through all stages of life whether it’s pregnancy preparation or perimenopause. New patients receive $200 off a Women’s Health Acupuncture package when you mention Best to the Nest. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/besttothenest/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 491 Best to the Nest: Has Spring Break Gone Too Far? Yes, we have strong feelings about this. What was your spring break like as a child? What memories do you want your children to have? Does it even need to be a special time? Let’s discuss amongst ourselves. Schuler Shoes. We are so happy to share our love of Schuler Shoes with you. Stop in and check out their top brands for spring and summer: Dansko, Taos, Ecco, Keen, Vionic, Clarks and Birkenstocks. Experience Schuler Shoes service, selection, and proper sizing at ten locations in Minnesota or online at schulershoes.com. Mark June 4, 2026, we are coming to the Schuler Shoes Apple Valley location for to record the podcast live!Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. The team at Healing Insight will guide you through all stages of life. New patients receive $200 off a Women’s Health Acupuncture package when you mention Best to the Nest. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Ramsey Recycles. Yay to this mission! If you are a Minnesota resident, more than likely, you can drop of your household hazardous waste for free at the Ramsey County Environmental Center in Roseville. You can drop off household hazardous waste, electronics and small appliances, plastic bags and wrap, household recycling (bottles, cans, cardboard, paper, and more), food scraps, and even properly prepared scrap metal. Find out more at RamseyRecycles.com/EC. Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 490 Best to the Nest: Well Rooted Teas Rachel Banken, the founder of Well Rooted Teas, joins the conversation today. Rachel is an inspiration. We touch on a little bit of everything, and you will feel better for having listened to this chat. We are so grateful Rachel has crossed our path! Find out more about her shop and her mission at wellrootedteas.comRamsey Recycles. Yay to this mission! If you are a Minnesota resident, more than likely, you can drop of your household hazardous waste, electronics and small appliances, plastic bags and wrap, household recycling (bottles, cans, cardboard, paper, and more), food scraps, and even properly prepared scrap metal for free at the Ramsey County Environmental Center in Roseville. Find out more at RamseyRecycles.com/EC. Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. The team at Healing Insight will guide you through all stages of life. New patients receive $200 off a Women’s Health Acupuncture package when you mention Best to the Nest. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Schuler Shoes. We are so happy to share our love of Schuler Shoes. Stop in and check out the top brands for spring and summer: Dansko, Taos, Ecco, Keen, Vionic, Clarks and Birkenstocks. Experience Schuler Shoes service, selection, and proper sizing at ten locations in Minnesota or online at schulershoes.com. Mark June 4, 2026. We are coming to the Schuler Shoes Apple Valley location to record the podcast live, and we would love to see you!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 489 Best to the Nest: April 2026 WRLHappy watching, reading, and listening! Margery: Watch: Rooster HBO Max Read: Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenListen: Elton John Eat: Plain Greek Yogurt, Honey, Goji Berries, and WalnutsElizabeth: Watch: Palm Royale on Apple TV Read: French at Heart: Recipes that Bring France Home Listen: The soundtrack from Shrinking Eat: Smoked Salmon Toast Thank you to our sponsors:Schuler Shoes.We are so happy to share our love of Schuler Shoes with you. Stop in and check out their top brands for spring and summer: Dansko, Taos, Ecco, Keen, Vionic, Clarks, and Birkenstocks. Experience Schuler Shoes service, selection, and proper sizing at ten locations in Minnesota or online at schulershoes.com. Use the link APRIL COLLECTION for $15 dollars off select women and men’s shoes. Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. The team at Healing Insight will guide you through all stages of life whether it’s pregnancy preparation or perimenopause. New patients receive $200 off a Women’s Health Acupuncture package when you mention Best to the Nest. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Organic Lawns By Lunseth.Change the way you care for your lawn with help from Organic Lawns by Lunseth. Their lawn program supports soil health, biodiversity, and long-term results—not quick chemical fixes. Not only will you have a beautiful lawn, but in time the pollinators –– the monarchs, the birds, and the bees will come back. Find out more at OrganicLawnsByLunseth.com. Fill out the short form at the website and let Shay and her team help you build a better lawn this spring. Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/besttothenest/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 488 Best to the Nest: Nicki is Here!Nicki Balian from Healing Insight joins us. We are finally talking about periods. For something that affects all of us for at least a week out of every month, we don’t talk about our cycles nearly enough. Nicky shares lots of info as well as a big endorsement for one of our very favorite foods. Goji berries. Nicky explains why.Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. The team at Healing Insight will guide you through all stages of life whether it’s pregnancy preparation or perimenopause. New patients receive $200 off a Women’s Health Acupuncture package when you mention Best to the Nest. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Schuler Shoes.We are so happy to share our love of Schuler Shoes with you. Stop in and check out their top brands for spring: Dansko, Taos, Ecco, Vionic, Keen, and Clarks. Experience Schuler Shoes service, selection, and proper sizing at ten locations in Minnesota or online at schulershoes.com. Use the link APRIL COLLECTION for $15 dollars off select women and men’s shoes. Organic Lawns By Lunseth.Change the way you care for your lawn with help from Organic Lawns by Lunseth. Their lawn program supports soil health, biodiversity, and long-term results—not quick chemical fixes. Not only will you have a beautiful lawn, but in time the pollinators –– the monarchs, the birds, and the bees will come back. Find out more at OrganicLawnsByLunseth.com. Fill out the short form at the website and let Shay and her team help you build a better lawn this spring. Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 487 Best to the Nest: Baby One More Time Britney, Bill, Monica, John and Carolyn…the nineties. Truly a hot topic on social and for us today. Take a moment to ask yourself, was life better in the nineties? We ask and answer with some surprising data. Organic Lawns By Lunseth.Change the way you care for your lawn with help from Organic Lawns by Lunseth. Their lawn program supports soil health, biodiversity, and long-term results—not quick chemical fixes. Not only will you have a beautiful lawn, but in time the pollinators –– the monarchs, the birds, and the bees will come back. Find out more at OrganicLawnsByLunseth.com. Fill out the short form at the website and let Shay and her team help you build a better lawn this spring. Schuler Shoes.We welcome back Schuler Shoes. We are so happy to share our love of Schuler Shoes with you. Stop in and check out their top brands for spring: Dansko, Taos, Ecco, Vionic, Keen, and Clarks. Experience Schuler Shoes service, selection, and proper sizing at ten locations in Minnesota or online at schulershoes.com. Use the link APRIL COLLECTION for $15 dollars off select women and men’s shoes. Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. She is a trusted expert with more than eighteen years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine. Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. The team at Healing Insight will guide you through the stages of life whether it’s pregnancy preparation or perimenopause. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 486 Best to the Nest: Follow Up and Follow ThroughIn this episode of "Best to the Nest," we discuss the impact of social media on mental health, and we focus on recent legal cases involving tech companies Meta and YouTube. We explore the balance between free speech and the responsibility of tech companies to protect young users from harmful content. We get a little fiesty. It’s complicated.Schuler Shoes.We are so happy to share our love of Schuler Shoes with you. Stop in and check out their top brands for spring: Dansko, Taos, Ecco, Vionic, Keen, and Clarks. Experience Schuler Shoes service, selection, and proper sizing at ten locations in Minnesota or online at schulershoes.com. Use the link APRIL COLLECTION for $15 dollars off select women and men’s shoes. Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. She is a trusted expert with more than eighteen years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine. Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. The team at Healing Insight will guide you through the stages of life whether it’s pregnancy preparation or perimenopause. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Organic Lawns By Lunseth.Change the way you care for your lawn with help from Organic Lawns by Lunseth. Their lawn program supports soil health, biodiversity, and long-term results—not quick chemical fixes. Not only will you have a beautiful lawn, but in time the pollinators –– the monarchs, the birds, and the bees will come back. Find out more at OrganicLawnsByLunseth.com. Fill out the short form at the website and let Shay and her team help you build a better lawn this spring. Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 485 Best to the Nest: Who's Wearing Whom?We have our best reporter on the job. We are discussing wearable devices that monitor your health. Are they worth the money? Thank you to our sponsors. Healing Insight Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. She is a trusted expert with more than eighteen years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine. Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. The team at Healing Insight will guide you through the stages of life whether it’s pregnancy preparation or perimenopause. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Organic Lawns By LunsethChange the way you care for your lawn with help from Organic Lawns by Lunseth. Their lawn program supports soil health, biodiversity, and long-term results—not quick chemical fixes. Not only will you have a beautiful lawn, but in time the pollinators –– the monarchs, the birds, and the bees will come back. Find out more at OrganicLawnsByLunseth.com. Fill out the short form at the website and let Shay and her team help you build a better lawn this spring. Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 484 Best to the Nest: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning We are discussing The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson. It’s a short and sweet book that will help you recognize the decluttering process as an act of love. We get personal but hope our conversation inspires some of you to walk through life with less. We are so grateful to our podcast sponsors: Organic Lawns By LunsethChange the way you care for your lawn with help from Organic Lawns by Lunseth. Their lawn program supports soil health, biodiversity, and long-term results—not quick chemical fixes. Not only will you have a beautiful lawn, but in time the pollinators –– the monarchs, the birds, and the bees will come back. Find out more at OrganicLawnsByLunseth.com. Fill out the short form at the website and let Shay and her team help you build a better lawn this spring. Healing Insight Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. She is a trusted expert with more than eighteen years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine. Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. The team at Healing Insight will guide you through the stages of life whether it’s pregnancy preparation or perimenopause. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 483 Best to the Nest: Delay, Delay, DelayWe discuss. Join us. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250906013448.htmhttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/lawyers-deliver-closing-arguments-in-landmark-social-media-addiction-trialWe are so grateful to our podcast sponsors: Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. She is a trusted expert with more than eighteen years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine. Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. The team at Healing Insight will guide you through the stages of life whether it’s pregnancy preparation or perimenopause. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Organic Lawns By Lunseth.Change the way you care for your lawn with help from Organic Lawns by Lunseth. Their lawn program supports soil health, biodiversity, and long-term results—not quick chemical fixes. Not only will you have a beautiful lawn, but in time the pollinators –– the monarchs, the birds, and the bees will come back. Find out more at OrganicLawnsByLunseth.com. Fill out the short form at the website and let Shay and her team help you build a better lawn this spring. Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 482 Best to the Nest: March WRLHappy watching, reading, and listening! Margery: Watch: Bridgerton on Netflix Read: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King and Listen: Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally by Harry Styles and “How America Got So Sick” in The Atlantic Eat: Village Inn, Skokie IL Elizabeth: Watch: Shrinking on Apple TV Read: Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-mattering-to-yourself-others-can-change-your-life/id1782960381?i=1000746832044Eat: https://hometohomestead.com/2026/01/21/egg-roll-in-a-bowl/We are so grateful to our podcast sponsors: Organic Lawns By LunsethChange the way you care for your lawn with help from Organic Lawns by Lunseth. Their lawn program supports soil health, biodiversity, and long-term results—not quick chemical fixes. Not only will you have a beautiful lawn, but in time the pollinators –– the monarchs, the birds and the bees will come back. Find out more at OrganicLawnsByLunseth.com. Fill out the short form at the website and let Shay and her team help you build a better lawn this spring. Healing Insight Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. She is a trusted expert with more than eighteen years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine. Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. The team at Healing Insight can guide you through the stages of life whether it’s pregnancy preparation or perimenopause. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 481 Best to the Nest: Digital After LifeWe wish we could take calls on this one. Would you ever allow a company to create an avatar of a deceased loved one? What are the implications? Would you let your family create one of you? Oh gosh, life and death are going to get very strange. We are so grateful to our podcast sponsors: Organic Lawns By LunsethChange the way you care for your lawn with help from Organic Lawns by Lunseth. Their lawn program supports soil health, biodiversity, and long-term results— not quick chemical fixes. Not only will you have a beautiful lawn, but in time the pollinators— the monarchs, the birds, and the bees will come back. Find out more at OrganicLawnsByLunseth.com. Fill out the short form at the website and let Shay and her team help you build a better lawn this spring. Healing InsightFounded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. She is a trusted expert with more than eighteen years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine. Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. The team at Healing Insight can guide you through all stages of life from pregnancy preparation, perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause.Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 480: Best to the Nest: Something BigWell. This dropped on February 9th: https://shumer.dev/something-big-is-happening. The blog post by Matt Shumer has 80 million views so far and counting. Worthy of a conversation I think. Garr Punnett joins me to discuss. You can find out more about more about him here and here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garr-punnett/ and https://www.sellingcircular.com/.  We are so grateful to our podcast sponsor Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. She is a trusted expert with more than eighteen years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine. Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. The team at Healing Insight can guide you through the stages of life whether it’s pregnancy preparation or perimenopause. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 479 Best to the Nest: February 2026 WRLHappy watching, reading and listening.Margery: Watch: Song Sung Blue on Amazon Prime Read: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King Listen: Aperture by Harry Styles Eat: Greek yogurt, Pomegranate, GranolaElizabeth: Watch: Olympics on NBC Read: The Fifth Vital Sign by Lisa Hendrickson-JackListen: Olivia Dean and The Walkers: The Real Salt Path Eat: Frittata https://hometohomestead.com/2026/02/05/the-frittata/We are so grateful to our podcast sponsor Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. Senia is a trusted expert with more than eighteen years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine. Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. The team at Healing Insight can guide you through all of the phases of life from periods to post-menopause. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 478 Best to the Nest: Real Food. Every Day.We are having a fantastic conversation with cookbook author Emily Maxson. Her cookbook Real Food. Every Day. is a continuation of her journey to heal herself by changing her diet. She will transform the way you think about food. Find out more about her, her work, and her mission at https://emilysfreshkitchen.com/Thank you to sponsor Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. Senia is a trusted expert with more than eighteen years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine. Registration for Healing Insight’s Optimal Energy Program is open for just a couple more days! Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 477 Best to the Nest: Times of Dysregulation We are in a Minnesota state of mind. We are leaning on a bit of advice from former ABC anchor, author, and podcaster, Dan Harris. We hope his advice brings you to the thoughtful place that it brought us. You can find Harris @danharris on Instagram and bunches of other places. Thank you to our sponsor Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. Senia is a trusted expert with more than eighteen years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine.Registration for Healing Insight’s Optimal Energy Program is open! Use the code BEST and register by February 5, 2026 and save $300. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 476 Best to the Nest: From Soil to SkinWe are so excited to talk with Ruth Rands, founder of the clothing company Herd. In the English countryside, she has built a local textile supply chain to create beautiful wool yarns, sweaters, and outerwear. www.herdwear.coAnd thank you to our podcast sponsor Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. Senia is a trusted expert with more than eighteen years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine.Registration for Healing Insight’s Optimal Energy Program is open! Use the code BEST and register by February 5, 2026 and save $300. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 475 Best to the Nest: Resilience Resolution We welcome back Dr. Senia Mae from Healing Insight in St. Paul, Minnesota. How do we build resilience in our minds and our bodies? It does seem like the right time to be talking about this. Registration for Healing Insight's Optimal Energy Program is open! Use the code BEST and register by February 5, 2026 and save $300. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. She is a trusted expert with more than eighteen years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine. Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 474 Best to the Nest: January 2026 WRLHappy watching, reading and listening! Margery: Watch: Department Q on Netflix Read: 1929: The Inside Story of the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History by Andrew Ross Sorkin Listen: Haim Eat: M & S Dark Chocolate and Ginger Florentines Elizabeth: Watch: Sullivan’s Crossing on NetflixRead: Homestead Living MagazineListen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWZqd5JICZI0u?si=QFvd0mrmRneTIsR7oyMMOg&pi=-whCoH2gRLOc0Eat: Ballerina Farm protein powder https://go.shopmy.us/p-35695012We are so grateful to our podcast sponsor Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. It is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. She is a trusted expert with more than eighteen years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 473 Best to the Nest: Keep Calm and Carry On A big shout out to Nester’s. We asked, you answered. We have compiled the best advice from all of you. Here’s to a healthy, fruitful, intentional, happy, thoughtful, organized, functional, and deep-breathing 2026. Thank you! And as always, we are thankful for our podcast sponsor Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing InSight specializes in women’s health, fertility, cosmetic acupuncture, gut health, and autoimmune conditions. Healing InSight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 472 Best to the Nest: What’s In and Out Happy New Year! We are committing to a couple of best practices for the new year. If you sat down to think about it, what do want to have more of and less of in the new year? And as always, we are thankful for our podcast sponsor Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing InSight specializes in women’s health, fertility, cosmetic acupuncture, gut health, and autoimmune conditions. Healing InSight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 471 Best to the Nest: Our Favorites of 2025Margery:EP. 420: Find a Bolt Hole Part 1  EP. 421: Find a Bolt hole Part 2   EP. 434: Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn EP. 448: True North with Stephanie Hansen  EP. 454: My MantraElizabeth: EP. 427, 428, 429: The Find Your Farmer SeriesEP: 435: The Wonder of Regenerative AgricultureAnd as always, we are thankful for our podcast sponsor Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing InSight specializes in women’s health, fertility, cosmetic acupuncture, gut health, and autoimmune conditions. Healing InSight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 470 Best to the Nest: December 2025 WRLSo much to watch, read, listen, eat and LAUGH. Margery: Watch: The Family Stone and Belfast on Amazon PrimeRead: “Seeing” by Annie Dillard Listen: Living in a Material World by George HarrisonEat: Peshwari Naan Elizabeth: Watch: Zootopia 2 and With A View and The Last Wright on HBO MaxRead: Rooted: Stories of Life, Land and a Farming Revolution by Sarah Langford Listen: The Wildwoods https://www.thewildwoodsband.com/Eat: Proper Breakfast We are so grateful to our podcast sponsor Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. It is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. She is a trusted expert with more than 18 years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 469 Best to the Nest: 2025 Holiday Shopping Guide Happy Holidays! We are sharing some go-to shopping ideas –– one’s a bit odd. Just saying. Margery: Go Gear: LuminAID’s 2-1 Power Lanterns–solar lantern with a portable powerbankhttps://luminaid.com/Wool and Cotton Blankets https://www.faribaultmill.com/Antiques and Collectibles https://www.ebth.com/https://www.1stdibs.com/Elizabeth:Terrain – lotion barshttps://www.terrainbrazil.com/Omnilux Red Light Maskhttps://omniluxled.com/products/omnilux-contour-faceToxyfree Cotton sockshttps://shoptoxyfree.com/collections/clothing-textiles/products/colorgrown-certified-organic-cotton-socksWell Rooted Teashttps://www.wellrootedteas.com/And as always, we are thankful for our podcast sponsor Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing InSight specializes in women’s health, fertility, cosmetic acupuncture, gut health, and autoimmune conditions. Healing InSight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. Find out more at Healinginsightonline.com.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 468 Best to the Nest: I'm a Big Kid Now Let’s play in these questions: What do you love now that you hated as a child? And, what did you love as a child that you hate now? It’s a good little game.  And as always, we are thankful for our podcast sponsor Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing InSight specializes in women’s health, fertility, cosmetic acupuncture, gut health, and autoimmune conditions. Healing InSight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. Find out more at Healinginsightonline.com.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 467 Best to the Nest: Thanksgiving MeditationJust for fun, we are sharing our thoughts and questions about family Thanksgivings. And as always, we are thankful for our podcast sponsor Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing InSight specializes in women’s health, fertility, cosmetic acupuncture, gut health, and autoimmune conditions. Healing InSight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. Find out more at Healinginsightonline.com.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 466 Best to the Nest: November 2025 WRLMargery: Watch: The Eye Has to Travel on YouTubeRead: The Dutch House by Anne PatchettListen: I Want My Loved Ones to Go With Me by Noah Cyrus Eat: Spaghetti Squash with tomatoes, spinach, and garlic Elizabeth: Watch: Nobody Wants This on Netflix Read: Emily’s Fresh Kitchen ––Real Food. Every Day. by Emily Maxson Listen: You Can Heal Your Life by Louise HayEat: Red Wine Braised Pot Roast with French Onion Mashed Potatoes Kristenhushen on InstagramWe are so grateful to our podcast sponsor Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. It is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. She is a trusted expert with over 18 years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine.And this is fun! Through November 21st, Healing Insight is offering a pre-holiday special–– 200 dollars off a cosmetic acupuncture package. Go to Healing Insightonline.com to find out more.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 465 Best to the Nest: The Future of Relationships We welcome Dr. Jennifer Smith from Kansas State University. Her research focuses on how technology is impacting the psychology of intimate relationships and how technology is contributing to the epidemic of loneliness.  We are so grateful to our podcast sponsor Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. It is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. She is a trusted expert with over 18 years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine.And this is fun! Through November 21st, Healing Insight is offering a pre-holiday special–– 200 dollars off a cosmetic acupuncture package. Go to Healing Insightonline.com to find out more.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 464 Best to the Nest: Optimal Inside and OutDr. Senia Mae from Healing Insight is helping us better understand cosmetic acupuncture and Chinese medicine. We love chatting with her and learning about all the new ways we can feel better inside and out. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. It is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. She is a trusted expert with more than 18 years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine.And this is fun! Through November 21st, Healing Insight is offering a pre-holiday special–– 200 dollars off a cosmetic acupuncture package. Go to Healing Insightonline.com to find out more.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 463 Best to the Nest: Fall Tune-UpWe are leaning on expert advice to explore what it takes to stay happy in a committed long-term relationship. Thanks to writer Catherine Pearson from The New York Times for the conversation prompts.  https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/24/well/family/couples-counselors-advice.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShareHealing InSight is a favorite podcast partner. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing InSight specializes in women’s health, fertility, cosmetic acupuncture, gut health, and autoimmune conditions. Healing InSight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. Find out more at Healinginsightonline.com.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who are your role models? How have they helped you navigate your career path or your family life? How should we guide our children? Let's discuss. A wobbly moment, but no tears! Yay us. We also welcome Healing InSight as a podcast partner. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing InSight specializes in women’s health, fertility, cosmetic acupuncture, gut health, and autoimmune conditions. Healing InSight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. Find out more at Healinginsightonline.com.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 461 Best to the Nest: What Not To Wear (On TV) Well, this feels like a throwback to our time on the radio together. Join us as we chat about a recent article in the Minnesota Star Tribune by pop-culture reporter Neal Justin. https://www.startribune.com/twin-cities-journalists-push-for-control-of-their-on-air-images/601470954We also welcome Healing InSight as a podcast partner. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing InSight specializes in women’s health, fertility, cosmetic acupuncture, gut health, and autoimmune conditions. Healing InSight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. Find out more at Healinginsightonline.com.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 460 Best to the Nest: October 2025 WRLMargery: Watch: Somebody Feed Phil Netflix Read:  Franny and Zooey by J. D. Salinger and Charlotte’s Web E. B. White Listen: Remembering Now by Van Morrison Elizabeth: Watch: Where We Call Home HBOMax Read:  The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowring Listen: Classical MusicEat: Ancient Apples We welcome Healing InSight as a podcast partner. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing InSight specializes in women’s health, fertility, cosmetic acupuncture, gut health, and autoimmune conditions. Healing InSight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. Find out more at Healinginsightonline.com.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 459 Best to the Nest: Seasonal Home So many good things: https://hometohomestead.com/2021/09/15/stocked-with-stock/https://www.slowburncandles.com/Use code! ELIZTAPER It's good for a complimentary pair of tapers (a $16 value) off of orders over $50https://instafarm.store/elizabethries-reimershttps://www.thefoundryhomegoods.com/wool-blanket-grey-with-wide-cream-stripe.htmlhttps://aizome-textiles.com/products/organic-knitted-blankethttps://www.crosswindsfarmmn.org/We also welcome Healing InSight as a podcast partner. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing InSight specializes in women’s health, fertility, cosmetic acupuncture, gut health, and autoimmune conditions. Healing InSight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. Find out more at Healinginsightonline.com.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 458 Best to the Nest: Spontaneous ProseCome along for this little roundabout. We’re discussing the Mick Herron quote from his spy novel Slow Horses, “Half of the future is buried in the past.” We have so much to say and explore as we turn that around in our brains. We also welcome Healing InSight as a podcast partner. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing InSight specializes in women’s health, fertility, cosmetic acupuncture, gut health, and autoimmune conditions. Healing InSight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. Find out more at Healinginsightonline.com.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Come along for this little roundabout. We’re discussing the Mick Herron quote from his spy novel Slow Horses, “Half of the future is buried in the past.” We have so much to say and explore as we turn that around in our brains. We also welcome Healing InSight as a podcast partner. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing InSight specializes in women’s health, fertility, cosmetic acupuncture, gut health, and autoimmune conditions. Healing InSight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. Find out more at Healinginsightonline.com.Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have many questions about how to best prepare ourselves for the difficulties we may have to face. There is joy in growing older and figuring our family and work — becoming efficient. But how do we build resilience? What is the physical, mental, and emotional preparation we can do now to build resiliency.  We also welcome Healing InSight as a podcast partner. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing InSight specializes in women’s health, fertility, cosmetic acupuncture, gut health, and autoimmune conditions. Healing InSight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. Find out more at Healinginsightonline.com. Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/  On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margery: Watch: The Materialists Amazon Prime Read: Love In the Time of  Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez Listen: I Regret Almost Everything by Keith McNally Eat: Piccalilli Farm Elizabeth: Watch: White Lotus on HBO Max Read: CookbooksListen: Classical MusicEat: Bone Broth with Lemon We also welcome Healing InSight as a podcast partner. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing InSight specializes in women’s health, fertility, cosmetic acupuncture, gut health, and autoimmune conditions. Healing InSight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. Find out more at Healinginsightonline.com.Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We share some beautiful lessons learned after living three days at Philadelphia International Airport. We also welcome Healing InSight as a podcast partner. Nester’s have the chance to sign up for Dr. Senia Mae’s Optimal Energy Program. It is a 10-week functional health journey to reclaim your energy, metabolism, and overall vitality. You must register by September 7th at https://healinginsightonline.com. Nester’s will receive $500 off and a free 30 minute strategy session with Senia.  Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Children. Husbands. Wives. Partners. Marriage. Dating. School. Home. Work. Traffic. Parents. In-laws. Pets. Money. Fitness. Sickness. Wellness. How are you balancing the stressors in your life? We are so happy to be leaning on Dr. Senia Mae to help us better understand stress and what constant stress does to our bodies. Senia and Healing InSight are back as one of our podcast partners. Nesters have the chance to sign up for her Optimal Energy Program. It is a 10-week functional health journey to reclaim your energy, metabolism, and overall vitality. There are five spaces available. You must register by September 7th at https://healinginsightonline.com. Nester’s will receive $500 off and have a free 30-minute strategy session with Senia.  Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margery: Watch: Billy Joel: And So It Goes on Max Read: The Genius of Birds by Jennifer Ackerman Listen: Notes to John by Joan Didion Eat: Sonic Corn Dog and Tater TotsElizabeth: Watch: Nona’s on Netflix Read:  The Bright Years by Sarah DamoffListen: Regenerative Renegades Podcast by Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed Eat: Peaches Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We enter gently into the conversation about the Coldplay Fan-cam couple capture. Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does AI mean for the next generation? How will you use it in your home? How will you monitor your children’s use of it? Does it matter? This is one writer’s experience: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/opinion/ai-chatgpt-school.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShareConnect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Boy, this one is a bit of a wander, but we get there eventually. We have so many questions about how to parent as AI and other technologies quickly transform what is expected of our children. We don’t have a strategy, but we have questions. Sometimes that has to be enough. Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stephanie Hansen is an Emmy Award-winning television host, radio host, cookbook author, writer, and friend. She has a new cookbook coming out in September that celebrates legacy recipes and family gatherings. You can find all the information about the True North Cabin Cookbook Volume 1 and 2 at Stephaniesdish.com. You can also find more information about Taste Buds and Weekly Dish there as well. Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch, Read, Listen, and EAT with us!Margery: Watch: Stick on Apple+Read: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt and The Spy Who Came In From the Cold by John Le CarreListen: American Recordings by Truman Sinclair on Spotify Eat: Sesame Almonds by Trader Joe's Elizabeth: Watch: Clarkson's Farm Season 4 on Amazon Prime Read: Unsheltered: A Novel by Barbara Kingsolver Listen: Big Little Lies Soundtrack Eat: Microgreens from her InstaFarm Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Should we seek discomfort? Should we encourage it for our children? Should life feel like we are lying on an acupressure mat? What is the hidden value of discomfort? We have some thoughts. When you have a moment, please watch:A Swim Lesson: https://www.pbs.org/pov/films/swimlesson/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Fourth of July, everybody! We hope your holiday is filled with family, friends, fireworks and soooo much good food. Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“What Is the Bathroom Divorce Trend? How Couples Are Reclaiming Their Personal Space” by Rebecca Leibhttps://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/what-is-bathroom-divorce/Enough said. Please discuss. Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are creating our perfect summer with more music, more books, more art, and more play. Here’s our playlist, what’s yours? Margery:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7008vCcnfEcKBhZnMak2zi?si=My3zf6tySVKH3IRR1aCZlgHarry Styles Watermelon SugarImagine Dragons On Top of the World Miley Cyrus We Can’t StopJanet Jackson Together AgainMadonna Ray of Light Cher Believe Bee Gees Stayin’ AliveDonna Summer Last DanceAlex Warren OrdinaryElvis Costello SheJames Taylor How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)Teddy Swims Lose ControlJustin Timberlake and Chris Stapleton Tennessee Whiskey / Drink You AwayJackson Browne Stay Elizabeth: www.wildhorsesmn.comwww.drewholcomb.comwww.maggierosemusic.comConnect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Summer! Watch, Read, and Listen with us! Margery: Watch:  This Beautiful Fantastic on Amazon PrimeRead:  My Name is Barbra by Barbra Streisand Listen: Sea Stories by Minnie Driver Eat: Wild-Harvested Texas Native Pecans at shoptoxyfree.comElizabeth: Watch: Shrinking on Apple, White Lotus on Max, and Landman on ParamountRead: The Art of Natural Cheesemaking by David Asher Food in Jarshttps://foodinjars.com/Listen: The Tell by Amy GriffinConnect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Senia Mae from Healing InSight joins us to talk about optimal health and the testing that will help you achieve it. Senia is a functional medicine expert in fertility, women’s health, digestion, weight loss, autoimmunity, and cosmetic acupuncture in the Twin Cities. Many thanks to our sponsor, Schuler Shoes. It’s time for summer sandal shopping! You can shop any of the nine Twin Cities locations or go online to schulershoes.com. Shoes we are liking for the summer: Birkenstock’s Arizona Chunky or Sorel’s Kinetic Impact Y-strap High Sandal. SO fun!Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We did it. We had so much fun recording Best to the Nest surrounded by Nesters at Schuler Shoes in Wayzata, Minnesota. Big THANKS to the teams from Schuler Shoes and Hubbard Broadcasting. You all threw a great party. The shoe shopping was pretty spectacular, too. The conversation is super fun. Nesters are the best!  Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are unpacking monastery life and how it relates to raising children and creating a family community. Also, you can also check out EP. 294: Living Light. It is the episode that Campbell Punnett talks about living with fewer things.  Thanks to our sponsor: Welcome back Schuler Shoes –– just in time for summer shoe shopping! You can shop any of the nine Twin Cities locations or go online to schulershoes.com. Shoes we are liking for the summer: Birkenstock’s Arizona Chunky or Sorel’s Kinetic Impact Y-strap High Sandal. And we’re also eyeing some hiking boots: Keen San Jose or the Oboz Bridger. Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch, read, and listen with us! Margery:Watch: Pride and Prejudice on Amazon Prime Read: The Book of Alchemy by Suleika JaouadListen: Beethoven Blues by Jon Batiste Elizabeth:Watch: Running Point on Netflix Read/Listen: Good Stress by Jeff Krasno What Your Food Ate by David R. Montgomery, Anne BikléThanks to our sponsor: Welcome back Schuler Shoes –– just in time for summer shoe shopping! You can shop any of the nine Twin Cities locations or go online to schulershoes.com. Shoes we are liking for the summer: Birkenstock’s Arizona Chunky or Sorel’s Kinetic Impact Y-strap High Sandal. SO fun! Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elevate and create new conversations. Find out something new about the people you love. That is what we are doing this week. Thanks to @lifeofsaschahaert for the questions! What is your comfort food after a rough day?  What is a tiny everyday moment that never fails to make you smile?  If you could relive one childhood memory, what would it be?  What instantly lifts your mood no matter what?  What is the kindest act somebody's ever done for you?  What is a dream you've tucked away but still think about?  What is the one thing you're grateful for right now? What is the one hobby you've always wanted to try but haven't yet?  If you could teleport anywhere tonight, where would you go?  What quality in others makes you instantly admire them?  What's the most meaningful compliment you've ever received?   Thanks to our sponsor:  Welcome back, Schuler Shoes – just in time for summer shoe shopping! You can shop at any of the Twin Cities locations or go online to schulershoes.com. Shoes we are liking for the summer: Birkenstock’s Arizona Chunky or Sorel’s Kinetic Impact Y-strap High Sandal. SO fun!  Connect with Us! Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re chatting about the importance of being a lifelong learner. What that actually means is different for everybody. Hopefully, we will inspire you to think about what that means for you!  Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare – We both use and love Pour Moi. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. It’s unlike any skincare line in the world – and so are the results. Use code 20SPRING for an extra 20% off almost everything in the Pour Moi store online! https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/ Connect with Us! Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our guest this week is Melissa Larson from Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed. She is part of a ranching cooperative that practices regenerative agriculture. Regenerative agriculture works to rebuild the soil on ranches and farms by honoring the natural rhythms and systems of nature. We also have a lot to say about the role the consumer plays in regenerative agriculture when deciding what to purchase and where. You can find out more about Thousand Hills here: https://thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com/Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– We both use and love Pour Moi. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. It’s unlike any skincare line in the world – and so are the results. Use code 20SPRING for an extra 20% off almost everything in the Pour Moi store online! https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oh my. We have so much to discuss. We are chatting about how hard it is to have uncomfortable, difficult conversations. As usual, we digress, but come back to some surprising revelations, helpful suggestions, and “Nester” wisdom. Thank you all. Remember, “Be clear, but kind.” Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare – We both use and love Pour Moi. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. It’s unlike any skincare line in the world – and so are the results. Use code 20SPRING for an extra 20% off almost everything in the Pour Moi store online! https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy watching, reading, and listening this week!Margery:Watch: It Happened One Night on AppleTV Read: World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks and Other Astonishments by Aimee NezhukumatathilListen: Managing Expectations: A Memoir in Essays by Minnie Driver on Libby Garr:Watch: Adolescence on Netflix Read: https://www.strongtowns.org/Listen: The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart @WeeklyShowPodcast (Episodes with Oren Cass or Michael Lewis)Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare – This is the skincare regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. It’s unlike any skincare line in the world – and so are the results. Use code 20SPRING for an extra 20% off almost everything in the Pour Moi store online! https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are always happy when the founder and CEO of Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare, Ulli Haslacher, is in the studio. We are sharing our thoughts on aging, the cultural shifts in the perceptions of aging, and the importance of self-acceptance as we age. Ulli also shares advice on how to best care for your skin at any age and in any climate. Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare is one of the ways that we feel really good in our skin.Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare – We both use and love Pour Moi. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. It’s unlike any skincare line in the world – and so are the results. Use code 20SPRING for an extra 20% off almost everything in the Pour Moi store online! https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Storytime is one of our new favorite words. We have a bunch of good stories to share with all of you. But before we get to that, when was the last time you sat with your family and shared stories, memories, and locked into that feeling of nostalgia and joy? Spring is a good time to spread a blanket and begin… Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. It’s unlike any skincare line in the world – and so are the results. Use code PM20 for an extra 20% off almost everything in the Pour Moi store online!https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 430 Best to the Nest:  March2025 WRL Happy watching, reading, and listening this week!Margery:Watch: Saturday Night on Netflix  SaturdayNightPremiere Episode on AmazonPrime SNL 50: The HomecomingConcert on Peacock Listen: So Many Steves: Afternoons with Steve Martin on Libby  Elizabeth: Watch:Love Is Blind on Netflix  Read: The Genius of Birds of Jennifer Ackerman on Libby  Listen:Ancestral Kitchen podcast Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skincare regimen we both use and love. It’saffordable luxury skincare from France. It’s unlike any skincare line in theworld – and so are the results. Use code PM20 for an extra 20% off almosteverything at the Pour Moi store online!https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/ Connect with Us! OurWebsite: https://www.besttothenest.com/ OnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ Best to the Nest isour podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests thatprepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is packed with information and resources to help you on your way! We are teaching and learning about the importance of food values and intentional eating. We are also sharing our journeys with food, the significance of understanding food choices, and how to cultivate a sense of wonder about the food we consume. Here we go: Diet for a New America by John RobbinsThe Food Revolution by John RobbinsThe Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael PollanFood Rules by Michael PollanFolks, This Ain’t Normal by Joel SalatinNourishing Traditions by Sally FallonAnimal, Vegetable, Junk: A History of Food from Sustainable to Suicidal by Mark BittmanThe Biggest Little Farm documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8969332/ToxyFree Valet Service: https://www.toxyfreepath.com/toxyfree-valetPour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skincare regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. It’s unlike any skincare line in the world – and so are the results. Use code PM20 for an extra 20% off almost everything in the Pour Moi store online!https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here are some resources to help you along the way: Weston A Price Foundation Shopping Guide: https://www.westonaprice.org/about-us/shopping-guide/#gsc.tab=0Farm Match: Farm Match https://www.farmmatch.com/Check out: CSA - Community Supported AgricultureFarmers’ Markets Online Shopping: Butcher Box, Force of Nature, Good Rancher Co-ops and locally-owned grocery stores –– prioritize buying localPour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skincare regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. It’s unlike any skincare line in the world – and so are the results. Use code PM20 for an extra 20% off  almost everything in the Pour Moi store online!https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eggs are the inspiration for this episode! It’s time to talk about food sourcing and supporting the farmers in your community. Control what you can control and meet some new and wonderful people in the process. (One of us is VERY, VERY excited about this conversation and has done all of her homework!)Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. It’s unlike any skincare line in the world – and so are the results. Use code FEB20 for an extra 20% off at the Pour Moi store online! https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are digging deep in response to a recent study that shows despite the significant economic growth in this country in the last thirty years our happiness levels are declining. On most quality-of-life metrics, the United States lags behind so many other countries. We wonder what happens to a nation or for that matter a family when we prioritize economic growth over well-being. You can find the study here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/briefing/a-wealthy-and-unhappy-nation.htmlPour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. It’s unlike any skincare line in the world – and so are the results. Use code FEB20 for an extra 20% off at the Pour Moi store online! https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy watching, reading, and listening this week!Margery:Watch: Love at First Sight on Netflix Read/Listen: The Design of Childhood: How the Material World Shapes Independent Kids by Alexandra LangeListen: Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Anthony BourdainElizabeth:Watch: Couples Therapy on ShowtimeRead: Homestead Living Magazine Listen: Get the Hell Out of Debt –– podcast hosted by Erin Skye KellyPour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. It’s unlike any skincare line in the world – and so are the results. Use code FEB20 for an extra 20% off at the Pour Moi store online! https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is so gooooood! Bernie is on top of it, and so are all of you. Bernie has created the House Rules for the Ries/Reimers Household, and you have shared so many of yours as well. Thank you! And the sock link, which will make sense if you listen to the end of the podcast, is www.divvyupsocks.comAnd thank you to our sponsor: Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. It’s unlike any skincare line in the world – and so are the results. Use code NewU25 for an extra 25 % off at the Pour Moi store online!https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How strange it is to think about the idiom “keep the home fires burning,” while witnessing the catastrophic and ongoing fires in California. The phrase comes from the 1914 song “Keep the Home Fires Burning (Till the Boys Get Home)." The song was written to encourage families to stay strong while their boys were shipped off to fight in World War I. In modern usage, the phrase has come to represent comfort and stability. In the midst of trauma, how do we match loss, worry, and anxiety with a sense of hope, optimism, and love? How do we redefine our understanding of “home” in order to strengthen our families and our neighborhoods? We are inspired by Maria Shriver’s essay “What Angels Do,” published in her weekly newsletter, https://www.mariashriversundaypaper.com/what-angels-do/, as well as the essay by Buddhist teacher Thich That Hanh, https://plumvillage.org/articles/our-true-home. Big thanks to our sponsor: Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skincare regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. It’s unlike any skincare line in the world – and so are the results. Use code NewU25 for an extra 25 % off at the Pour Moi store online! https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy watching, reading, and listening this week!Margery:Watch: Conclave on Apple TV Read/Listen: What I Ate in One Year and Related Thoughts by Stanley TucciListen: Heroes by Prince Live at the Fox Theatre AtlantaElizabeth:Watch: Be My Guest on Food Network Read: The Briar Club by Kate QuinnListen: Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm GladwellPour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. It’s unlike any skincare line in the world – and so are the results. Use code NewU25 for an extra 25 % off at the Pour Moi store online! https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are continuing our chat about listening to the still small voice, embracing big adventures, and finding love across the universe. Yay!Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. It’s unlike any skincare line in the world – and so are the results. Use code NewU25 for an extra 25 % off at the Pour Moi store online! https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Finally home. We are chatting about listening to the still small voice, embracing big adventures, and finding love across the universe. Yay! Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. It’s unlike any skincare line in the world – and so are the results. Use code NewU25 for an extra 25 % off at the Pour Moi store online! https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

These are the questions we are asking this New Year: How are we approaching the New Year?Are you making resolutions? A word of the year?What are you happy to leave in 2024? What do you want to carry with you into 2025?When I say the words, “New Year, New You” what’s your first reaction?Message us on Facebook or Instagram and let us know your answers. And don’t mind about twenty-three minutes in. We are laughing very hard! Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. It’s unlike any skincare line in the world – and so are the results. Use code NewU25 for an extra 25 % off at the Pour Moi store online! https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you are new to the podcast, here are some of our favorites. If you are a Nester, laugh and learn with us again. Margery:Episode 90: A Not-So-Perfect Christmas 2019 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KLJycHf9vXzXloPE9FrjeEpisode 191: Merry Christmas 2020 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZAZKmCDBnxfiQWjUDXM0QEpisode 376: The Second Rise https://open.spotify.com/episode/67giQentABZQPaElgPEdslElizabeth:Episode 406: Health Is My Hobby https://open.spotify.com/episode/2pdBh9PdDfT4RxiEUvmPxCEpisode 392: Let’s Sweat with Connie Zack https://open.spotify.com/episode/3eWEXlkTbFo4iagGprjP2JEpisode 383: Gut Health With Senia https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kUS4yJCF40dzjnWLxn1CzPour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code TAKE10 for an extra 10% off amazing deals in the Pour Moi holiday store online. Luxurious French skincare that starts at just $15, so you can find something for everyone on your list. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy watching, reading, and listening this week! Margery:Watch: Hitman on Netflix Read: Trumbo by Bruce Cook Listen: Dideon and Babitz by Lily Anolik Elizabeth:Watch: Skeleton Crew on Disney + Read: To Dye For by Alden Wicker Listen: Good Energy Dr. Casey Means https://www.caseymeans.com/goodenergyPour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code TAKE10 for an extra 10% off amazing deals in the Pour Moi holiday store online. Luxurious French skincare that starts at just $15, so you can find something for everyone on your list. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michel May joins us for a critical conversation about the unregulated toxic chemicals often used to dye textiles. May is the Executive Creative Director and CEO of Aizome. Aizome produces bedding––sheet sets, duvets, and blankets from regenerative cotton. The company infuses the organic cotton “with pigmented properties of medicinal plants, creating fabric that soothes irritated skin: no pesticides, no synthetics, no petrochemicals” (Aizome). Find out more at: https://aizome-textiles.com/.This is a better way to get a good night’s sleep! Additional resources: To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick––and How We Can Fight Back by Alden Wicker https://ecocult.com/. https://www.letthembenaked.com/.Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skincare regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code TAKE10 for an extra 10% off amazing deals in the Pour Moi holiday store online. Give the gift of healthy, glowing skin! Luxurious French skincare that starts at just $15, so you can find something for everyone on your list. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/.Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thanks to all of you for the updates! It’s a bit of a wander this week but come along anyway. Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code TAKE10 for an extra 10% off amazing deals in the Pour Moi holiday store online. Luxurious French skincare that starts at just $15, so you can find something for everyone on your list. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/ (https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/)Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ (https://www.besttothenest.com/)On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margery: Remember our talented guests this year - Jena HollidayWildly Love Coloring Book Sacred Creativity Spoonfuloffaith.com  Zoe Francois Zoe Bakes Cookies zoebakes.comMolly Mogren @namakangoods on InstagramElizabeth: Home - ToxyFree Favorites: Use code elizries at checkout, and Laura will include a free gift!Wooden Utensilshttps://collabs.shop/adamrzWooden Cutting Boardhttps://collabs.shop/ttzghfClay Cookwarehttps://collabs.shop/her5n9Carbon Steel Panshttps://collabs.shop/oq0gb9Beeswax Candleshttps://collabs.shop/dejlijHealth - Pranamat: Save with code elizries - Acupuncture mat.https://pranamat.com/af/gjkrgvdx?coupon=elizriesCosmetic Acupuncture at Healing InSight in St. Paulhttps://healinginsightonline.com/cosmetic-acupuncture/Mito Red Light Deviceshttp://www.MitoRedLight.com/discount/ERIES?redirect=%2F%3Fafmc%3DERIESKids - Fair Play Projects & Toyshttps://fairplayprojects.com/?mc_cid=c55f0d1893Young, Wild & Friedman Sensory Playdough Kitshttps://www.youngwildandfriedman.com/Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code TAKE10 for an extra 10% off amazing deals in the Pour Moi holiday store online. Luxurious French skincare that starts at just $15, so you can find something for everyone on your list. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy watching, reading, and listening this week! Margery:Watch - Quincy on Netflix Read - The Book of Delights by Ross GayListen - Endless Summer Vacation by Miley Cyrus Elizabeth:Watch - E.T. on Apple TV Read - Where the Forest Meets the River by Sharon Bowring Listen - The Wedding People by Alison EspachPour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code TAKE10 for an extra 10% off amazing deals in the Pour Moi holiday store online. Luxurious French skincare that starts at just $15, so you can find something for everyone on your list. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re digging a bit deeper into Jonathan Haidt’s book The Anxious Generation with our guest Molly Mogren. Molly is a writer and entrepreneur. Find her work: https://substack.com/@heyeleanor or  @namakangoods or @the_katt_house.Thank you to our sponsor! Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code TAKE10 for an extra 10% off amazing deals in the Pour Moi holiday store online. Luxurious French skincare that starts at just $15, so you can find something for everyone on your list. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are so happy to welcome back Annalicia Niemela. She is a holistic health coach and a yoga, Pilates, and stability ball instructor. She has been teaching Pilates and stability ball training for 18+ years and yoga for over a decade. She was trained by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition as a holistic health coach back in 2012 and has been practicing in the holistic health and wellness field ever since. Annalicia shares workouts and healthy-living resources on her Exercise180 YouTube channel. You can also connect with her on Instagram @Exercise180 , where, along with highlighting her workout videos, she loves sharing nourishing and delicious recipes on her IG Stories.Here are some helpful links: Yoga 101: https://youtu.be/Qb4Vn26KuaM Pilates 101: https://youtu.be/_yTwLo07KKs Stability Ball 101: https://youtu.be/T-TpPcPPaDkThank you to our sponsor! Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skincare regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code TAKE10 for an extra 10% off amazing deals in the Pour Moi holiday store online. Luxurious French skincare that starts at just $15, so you can find something for everyone on your list. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Well, this podcast conversation was a surprise, even to us! We do quote this book a bit –– Belonging: Remembering Ourselves Home by Toko-pa Turner. Thank you to our sponsor! Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code 20Fall for an extra 20% off With a 100% money-back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

By 2030, the youngest of the Baby Boomers will turn 65. That is mind-blowing. According to the 2020 census, 1 in 6 people in the United States is 65 or older –– almost 60 million Baby Boomers with houses filled with STUFF. Thanks for being a part of the conversation this week when you answered the question: What have your parents tried to give you from their house that you absolutely do not want or what do you covet?Thank you to our sponsor! Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code 20Fall for an extra 20% off With a 100% money-back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy watching, reading, and listening this week! Margery:Watch: American Symphony on Netflix Read: Imagination: A Manifesto by Ruha Benjamin Listen: Jazz is Now by Jonathan Batiste Elizabeth:Watch: Nobody Wants This on NetflixRead: The Wedding People by Alison Espach Listen: Harry’s House by Harry Styles Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code 20Fall for an extra 20% off With a 100% money-back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wow. Sometimes we surprise ourselves with what comes out of our mouths. Yup, one of us is having trouble processing this from writer Elizabeth Gilbert: From Elizabeth Gilbert:“The actual facts are that women who do not have children and are not married, live longer than women who are married with children. They earn more money. They are healthier. They are less likely to die of suicide, less likely to report themselves depressed and anxious, and more sexually satisfied than women who are married with children. So the opposite is true of men, that married men do not outperform single men. And the reason for that is that women pour their lives into their partners, and so they literally exchange literal years of their life by pouring into their partner, uplifting their partner who will then thrive and succeed and prosper and the women will wilt in the giving – which is what we are taught.” Your thoughts. Please tell us. Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code 20Fall for an extra 20% off With a 100% money-back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are chatting about our bodies, fragility, vulnerability, empowerment, and agency –– all in under an hour. The mantra to take away from this episode: My body is my home. Yessss!!!!Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code 20Fall for an extra 20% off With a 100% money-back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy watching, reading, and listening this week! Margery:Watch: Emily in Paris NetflixRead: Margaret Wise Brown: Awakened by the Moon by Leonard MarcusListen: Fly and Wide Open Spaces by The Chicks Elizabeth:Watch: Emily in Paris and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Read: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Listen: Dr Zach Bush https://zachbushmd.com/appearances-2022/ https://intelligenceofnature.com/ Schuler Shoes – Fall footwear is here. Yay! Check out special pricing on kid’s shoes happening right now. Meet the fit experts who will help you find the right shoe for you and for your children. We always find the best brands at Schuler Shoes: Birkenstock, Haflinger, Hoka, Sorel and so many more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you! https://www.schulershoes.com/Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code 20Fall for an extra 20% off with a 100% money-back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/. On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are discussing Jonathan Haidt’s New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. We can’t possibly do it justice, but please take a look at his website theanxiousgeneration.com.The other book mentioned in this episode is Achtung Baby: An American Mom on the German Art of Raising Self-Reliant Children by Sara Zaske.Schuler Shoes – Fall footwear is here. Check out the boots and athletic footwear to move you into fall. Meet the fit experts who will help you find the right shoe for you and for your children. We always find the best brands at Schuler Shoes: Brooks, Birkenstock, Haflinger, Hoka, Sorel and so many more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you! https://www.schulershoes.com/Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code “20Fall" for an extra 20% off With a 100% money-back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. Best to the Nest is the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I don’t know. Your responses just make us feel good. We hope you enjoy yourselves! Schuler Shoes – Fall footwear is here. Check out the boots and athletic footwear to move you into fall. Meet the fit experts who will help you find the right shoe for you and for your children.  We always find the best brands at Schuler Shoes: Brooks, Birkenstock, Haflinger, Hoka, Sorel and so many more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you! https://www.schulershoes.com/Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code “20Fall" for an extra 20% off With a 100% money-back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. Best to the Nest is the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What pushes you to the limit between work, family, school, and crazy schedules? Fall is a great time to reset. We have different coping strategies, but bone broth? Guess who uses that to destress. Schuler Shoes – Check out the boots and athletic footwear to prepare for your fall adventures Meet the fit experts who will help you find the right shoe for you and for your children.  We always find the best brands at Schuler Shoes: Brooks, Birkenstock, Haflinger, Hoka, Sorel and so many more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you! https://www.schulershoes.com/Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code “20Fall" for an extra 20% off With a 100% money-back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. Best to the Nest is the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy watching, reading, and listening this week! Margery:Watch: John Mulaney: Baby J on Netflix Read: A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/894384-a-grief-observedListen: Anything by AdeleElizabeth:Watch: Clarkson’s Farm on Amazon Prime Read: Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199797582-the-paradise-problemListen: The Wellness Mama podcast https://wellnessmama.com/Schuler Shoes – Fall footwear is here. Yay! Check out special pricing on kid’s shoes happening right now. Meet the fit experts who will help you find the right shoe for you and for your children. We always find the best brands at Schuler Shoes: Birkenstock, Haflinger, Hoka, Sorel and so many more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you! https://www.schulershoes.com/Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code HEAT20 for an extra 20% off With a 100% money-back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are the podcast that brings you home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jena Holliday joins us for our 400th episode. She is a talented artist and writer and her new book Sacred Creativity is out today! You can find it at her website https://shop.spoonfuloffaith.com/ or at your favorite book retailers. The conversation with Jena is inspiring. She brings joy, laughter, and kindness with her. One of our favorite lines from the book: “A voice in my heart and mind so clearly said, 'Why are you asking everyone else where to go, who to be, and what to do, except the one that created you?'”  You can follow Jena on Instagram:  @aspoonfuloffaith or @spoonfuloffaithstudio This is Jena's second visit to Best to the Nest. You can go back and listen to our first conversation in Episode 267. Schuler Shoes – Fall footwear is here. Yay! Also, remember to check out the Clearance Rooms at all ten locations –– 30 to 70 % off sandals and athletic footwear. Meet the fit experts who will help you find the right shoe for you and for your children.  We always find the best brands at Schuler Shoes: Birkenstock, Haflinger, Hoka, Sorel and so many more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you! https://www.schulershoes.com/Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code “HEAT 20" for an extra 20% off With a 100% money-back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. Best to the Nest is the podcast that brings you home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nesters for the win. Thank you for all the great responses! And, of course, we must thank our sponsors: Schuler Shoes – Remember to check out the Clearance Rooms at all ten locations –– 30 to 70 % off sandals and athletic footwear. Meet the fit experts who will help you find the right shoe for you and for your children. We always find the best brands at Schuler Shoes: Birkenstock, Haflinger, Hoka, Sorel and so many more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you! https://www.schulershoes.com/Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code “HEAT 20" for an extra 20% off With a 100% money-back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oh, this is a good one!  Surprising really. You all chime in at the end. So fun. Thank you. And, of course, thank you to our sponsors: Schuler Shoes – Remember to check out the Clearance Rooms at all ten locations –– 30 to 70 % off sandals and athletic footwear. Meet the fit experts who will help you find the right shoe for you. We always find the best brands at Schuler Shoes: Birkenstock, Haflinger, Hoka, Sorel and so many more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you! https://www.schulershoes.com/Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code “HEAT 20" for an extra 20% off With a 100% money-back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As families prepare to go back to school, we thought it may be helpful to talk about perfectionism. Are you a perfectionist? Why? Was it modeled for you or demanded by your parents? How do you treat imperfection in athletics or academics? So many questions and so few answers. Hang with us for a while. Thank you to our sponsors: Schuler Shoes – Remember to check out the Clearance Rooms at all ten locations –– 30 to 70 % off sandals and athletic footwear. Meet the fit experts who will help you find the right shoe for you. We always find the best brands at Schuler Shoes: Birkenstock, Haflinger, Hoka, Sorel and so many more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you! https://www.schulershoes.com/Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code SUMMER20 for an extra 20% off With a 100% money-back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Despite the rapid changes in the political landscape, we are not chatting about that. Instead, we are contemplating what news we should allow into the house. How do we keep from transferring our own anxiety and concern about world events to young children? Schuler Shoes – Remember to check out the Clearance Rooms at all ten locations –– 30 to 70 % off sandals and athletic footwear. Meet the fit experts who will help you find the right shoe for you. We always find the best brands at Schuler Shoes: Birkenstock, Haflinger, Hoka, Sorel and so many more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you! https://www.schulershoes.com/Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code SUMMER20 for an extra 20% off With a 100% money-back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy watching, reading, and listening this week! Margery:Watch: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse on Apple+Read: The Barrens by Kurt Johnson and Ellie Johnson https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59364071-the-barrens Listen:  The Soundtrack to Wonder Boys https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185014/soundtrack/Elizabeth:Watch: Sister Act & Sister Act 2 on Disney+Read: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenezhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195820807-just-for-the-summerListen: 1000 Hours Outside with Ginny Yurichhttps://www.1000hoursoutside.com/podcastSchuler Shoes – Remember to check out the Clearance Rooms at all ten locations –– 30 to 70 % off sandals and athletic footwear. Meet the fit experts who will help you find the right shoe for you. We always find the best brands at Schuler Shoes: Birkenstock, Haflinger, Hoka, Sorel and so many more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you!https://www.schulershoes.com/Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code SUMMER20 for an extra 20% off With a 100% money-back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are working through an understanding of the Trad Wives phenomenon on social channels. It’s complicated. It’s politicized. So here we go. A little pleasure reading: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/persons-of-interest/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-trad-wifehttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/30/style/ballerina-farm-mrs-world-hannah-neeleman.htmlhttps://www.instagram.com/ballerinafarm/?hl=enhttps://www.newsweek.com/taylor-swift-not-good-role-model-opinion-1916799Thank you to our sponsors: Schuler Shoes –– Remember to check out the Clearance Rooms at all ten locations –– 30 to 70 % off sandals and athletic footwear. Meet the fit experts who will help you find the right shoe for you. We always find the best brands at Schuler Shoes: Birkenstock, Haflinger, Hoka, Sorel and so many more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you! https://www.schulershoes.com/Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code SUMMER20 for an extra 20% off With a 100% money-back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Enjoy your Fourth of July Holiday, everyone! We're chatting about a little bit of everything. Stay until the end. Like any pair of good girlfriends, we have a revelation about our relationship. We hope you too have someone like this in your life! We are so grateful to our sponsors: Schuler Shoes –– Go to SchulerShoes.com to see all ten locations. Meet the fit experts who will help you find the right shoe for you. We always find the best brands at Schuler Shoes: Birkenstock, Haflinger, Hoka, Sorel and so many more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you! https://www.schulershoes.com/Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code SUMMER20 for an extra 20% off With a 100% money-back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joining us today is Connie Zack. She is the co-founder of Sunlighten. Based in Kansas City, it’s an innovative company that manufactures infrared saunas. Inspired by her brother's health transformation through infrared sauna use, Connie and her husband, Aaron, founded Sunlighten twenty-five years ago.Find out more: https://www.sunlighten.com/light-science/sunlighten-story/#story Right now, Sunlighten is offering up to $798 off saunas plus free shipping through July 7th, 2024. Shop through this link to save: https://get.sunlighten.com/8hcqsmyh3rag We are so grateful to our sponsors: Schuler Shoes –– Go to SchulerShoes.com to see all ten locations. Meet the fit experts who will help you find the right shoe for you. We always find the best brands at Schuler Shoes: Birkenstock, Haflinger, Hoka, Sorel and so many more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you! https://www.schulershoes.com/Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code SUMMER20 for an extra 20% off with a 100% money-back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy watching, reading, and listening this week! Margery:Watch: Variety’s Actors on Actors Robert Downey Junior and Mark Ruffalo Read: Raybearer  by Jordan Ifuekohttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50158128-raybearerListen:  Once upon Another Time by Sarah Bareilleshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oZ9u6_Okk8Elizabeth:Watch: The Acolyte on Disney plushttps://www.starwars.com/news/the-acolyte-cast-interviewRead: The Women by Kristin Hannahhttps://www.amazon.com/Women-Novel-Kristin-Hannah-ebook/dp/B0C1X97LW7Listen: The Vigilantes podcast from Sharon McMahonhttps://sharonmcmahon.com/podcast/series/vigilantesSchuler Shoes – The Big Sandal Event is going on right now! 20% on nearly every sandal, some exclusions apply. Ten stores in the metro with experts who will find the right fit for you. We love Birkenstocks, Haflingers, and more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you! https://www.schulershoes.com/Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skincare regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code SUMMER20 for an extra 20% off With a 100% money back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Visit Duluth –– Summer is made for trips up Minnesota’s North Shore. What will your memories be made of? Find the cool side of summer with trip tips, inspiration, and lodging at https://visitduluth.com/.Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There’s nothing better than starting an episode with some good clucking. We’re talking chickens and somehow we end up crying. Good Lord. Be with us. Keywords: Backyard chickens, sustainability, and circular economyWe are so grateful to our sponsors!Visit Duluth –– Summer is made for trips up Minnesota’s North Shore. What will your memories be made of? Find the cool side of summer with trip tips, inspiration, and lodging at https://visitduluth.com/.Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skincare regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code SUMMER20 for an extra 20% off With a 100% money back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Schuler Shoes – The Big Sandal Event is going on right now! 15% on nearly every sandal, some exclusions apply. Ten stores in the metro with experts who will find the right fit for you. We love Birkenstocks, Haflingers, and more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you! https://www.schulershoes.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are chatting with Ulli Haslacher, Founder & CEO of Pour Moi Skincare, about the importance of SPF and skincare. We dive into how climate affects our skin, UVA and UVB rays, as well as the damage caused by blue light. Ulli emphasizes the importance of resilient skin! We can do this summer right! Keywords: SPF, skincare, resilient skin, summer sun, broad spectrum, climate-specific skincare, sunscreen, sun exposure, blue light.  We are so grateful to our sponsors!Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skincare regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code SUMMER20 for an extra 20% off With a 100% money back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Visit Duluth –– Summer is made for trips up Minnesota’s North Shore. What will your memories be made of? Find the cool side of summer with trip tips, inspiration, and lodging at https://visitduluth.com/.Schuler Shoes – The Big Sandal Event is going on right now! 15% on nearly every sandal, some exclusions apply. Ten stores in the metro with experts who will find the right fit for you. We love Birkenstocks, Haflingers, and more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you! https://www.schulershoes.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are here to give you the parenting mantra of the summer. The Four S’s –– see, soothe, safety and security. Also, the big question: How do you feel about baby talk? One of us in particular has some very strong feelings about this. We are so grateful to our sponsors!Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skincare regimen we both use and love. It’s Affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code NEST for an extra 20% off With a 100% money back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Visit Duluth –– Summer is made for trips up Minnesota’s North Shore. What will your memories be made of? Find the cool side of summer with trip tips, inspiration, and lodging at https://visitduluth.com/.Schuler Shoes – Ten stores in the metro with experts who will find the right fit for you. Elizabeth & Margery love Birkenstocks, Haflingers, and more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you! https://www.schulershoes.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our guest today is author Julie Evink. Her cookbook Julie’s Eats & Treats is filled with recipes that use “pantry staple ingredients,” but are delicious and easy to make. Julie started blogging in 2010, and her website is a great resource for planning quick dinners for your family. Find more here: https://www.julieseatsandtreats.com/ https://www.julieseatsandtreats.com/cookbook/We are so grateful to our sponsors!Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skincare regimen we both use and love. It’s Affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code NEST for an extra 20% off With a 100% money back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Visit Duluth –– Summer is made for trips up Minnesota’s North Shore. What will your memories be made of? Find the cool side of summer with trip tips, inspiration, and lodging at https://visitduluth.com/.Schuler Shoes – Ten stores in the metro with experts who will find the right fit for you. Elizabeth & Margery love Birkenstocks, Haflingers, and more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you! https://www.schulershoes.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MargeryWatch:  The Idea of You –– Amazon Prime Read:  The Thief  by Megan Whalen TurnerListen: Glee: Complete Season 2ElizabethWatch:  The Idea of You –– Amazon Prime Read:  Radar Girls by Sarah AckermanListen: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett We are grateful to our sponsors!Pour moi climate smart skincare - this is the skincare regimen we both use and love. It’s Affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code NEST for an extra 20% off With a 100% money back guarantee.https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Visit Duluth - Summer was made for trips up Minnesota’s North Shore.What will your memories be made of? Find the cool side of summer with trip tips, inspiration and lodging at https://visitduluth.com/.Schuler Shoes – ten stores in the metro with experts who will fit you in the most comfortable shoes. Elizabeth & Margery love birkenstocks, haflingers and more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you! https://www.schulershoes.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Show NotesWe are taking a moment to ponder the value of childhood nostalgia and the role that all of our digital devices play in it. We have research, and we are going to use it! Grateful to our Sponsors!Pour moi climate smart skincare - this is the skincare regimen we both use and love. It’s Affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code NEST for an extra 20% off With a 100% money back guarantee. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/Visit Duluth - Summer was made for trips up Minnesota’s North Shore. What will your memories be made of? Find the cool side of summer with trip tips, inspiration and lodging at https://visitduluth.com/.Schuler Shoes – ten stores in the metro with experts who will fit you in the most comfortable shoes. Elizabeth & Margery love birkenstocks, haflingers and more. Get on your feet and go where life takes you! https://www.schulershoes.com/Connect with Us!Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We came across this essay in Time: “The Parents Who Regret Having Children.” https://time.com/6966914/parental-regret-children-ro-kwon-essay/Whoa! This is a conversation most parents aren't comfortable having, but we are. And it’s late so…we laugh, we cry, serial killers somehow come up, and, yes, that is a toilet flushing. Welcome to Best to the Nest: After Dark. We are so pleased to introduce you to our sponsors: Pour Moi Climate-Smart Skincare is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code NEST for an extra 20% off with a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com.And what will your memories be made of? Find the cool side of summer with trip tips, inspiration, and lodging at visitduluth.com. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are welcoming back one of our most frequent guests, Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Functional Medicine Practitioner Dr. Senia Mae. She is here to give us a gut check and help us get our gut health in order. Find out more about her practice at https://healinginsightonline.com/. Make sure you listen to hear for the generous opportunity Senia has for Nesters! We are so pleased share our sponsors: Pour Moi Cimate-Smart Skincare is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code NEST for an extra 20% off with a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com.And will your memories be made of? Find the cool side of summer with with trip tips, inspiration and lodging at Visit Duluth.com Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are working hard to make sense of loss, grief, and joy. Elizabeth’s family said good-bye to their sweet dog Gracie, and we are processing it all together. Thank you for hanging with us. More hugs to our sponsor Pour Moi Skincare. Pour Moi Skincare is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code NEST for an extra 20% off with a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com.Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MargeryWatch: Season 7 Will and Grace Amazon Prime Read:  The Giver by Louis Lowry Vanderbilt Anderson Cooper   Listen:   Brand new Day by StingElizabethWatch:  Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney plus Read:  Edible Minnesota  Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon Thank you to our sponsor Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare. Pour Moi is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code NEST for an extra 20% off with a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com.Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elizabeth posted a picture of her first day back at work after giving birth to her daughter Bernie nine years ago. If you are a mom working outside of your home, you know the reckoning that comes at the end of maternity leave. We are twirling around those emotions and wondering why mothers and children are still fighting for more time together.  Thank you to our sponsor Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare. Pour Moi is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code NEST for an extra 20% off with a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com.Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2024/03/teen-babysitters-intensive-parenting/677793/Follow along as we chat about this article in The Atlantic “Don’t tell America the Babysitter’s Dead.” Babysitting culture is disappearing. What does this mean for teenagers of today? What is lost? We have some thoughts. More hugs to our sponsor Pour Moi Skincare. Pour Moi Skincare is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code NEST for an extra 20% off with a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com.Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MargeryWatch: Will and Grace streaming on Amazon Prime Read: Astor: The Rise and Read:  Fall of an American Fortune by Anderson Cooper Listen: All There Is Anderson CooperElizabethWatch: Queens on Disney+Read: Radar Girls by Sara AckermanListen: North Woods by Daniel MasonMore hugs to our sponsor Pour Moi Skincare. Pour Moi Skincare is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code NEST for an extra 20% off with a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com.Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re hanging out sorting through complicated emotions. Big hugs to our sponsor Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare. It is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code BEST for an extra 20% off with a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zoë François is a pastry chef, bread baker, cookbook author, and host of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network. Join us for a great conversation about passion, joy, baking, and most importantly, Zoë’s surprise fan base.Learn about Zoë here:  https://zoebakes.com/ https://www.instagram.com/zoebakes/ Or here:Watch Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network’s Cable Channel (formerly DIY Network) or stream (seasons 1, 2 & 3) on Discovery+, HBO Max, or the Magnolia Network | Time Well Spent app.Big hugs to our sponsor Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare. It is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code BEST for an extra 20% off with a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

https://www.instagram.com/foxmeetsbear/https://www.foxmeetsbear.com/shop/a-guide-to-seasonal-family-rhythmsSuch an engaging and fun conversation with Johnna Holmgren of @foxmeetsbear. We explore what it means to change the family rhythm to follow the seasons. What does THAT mean? What is the rhythm of your family? Is it working? Johnna is offering a discount code for her parenting workshops, homeschool workshops and seasonal rhythm guide. Use code BESTTOTHENEST for 20% off!And remember, Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare. It is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code BEST for an extra 20% off with a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's episode, Elizabeth and Margery talk makeup! After more than 20 years in television, Elizabeth says she wears less makeup today (even under studio lights) than she did in her twenties. Best to the Nest is presented by Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare -- the only skincare Elizabeth uses and she recently got Margery hooked as well! Use the code BEST and take 20% off your order at https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/.Here are some of her favorite products:The Vital System from Westman Atelier -- https://www.westman-atelier.com/collections/all/products/the-vital-systemThe Clean Glow Trio from Westman Atelier -- https://www.westman-atelier.com/collections/all/products/the-clean-glow-trioBonne Brow from Westman Atelier -- https://www.westman-atelier.com/collections/all/products/bonne-brow-pencilSuper Serum Skin Tint from Ilia -- https://iliabeauty.com/products/balos-st3Mascara from Kosas -- https://www.kosasus.com/index.php/product-category/mascara/Cloud Setting Powder from Kosas -- https://www.kosasus.com/index.php/product/cloud-set-setting-powder/Full Coverage Foundation from Toups & Co -- https://toupsandco.com/products/liquid-foundationOrganic Lip Gloss from Toups & Co -- https://toupsandco.com/products/organic-lip-glossSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margery:Watch Parks and Recreation streaming on Peacock Read The World of Pooh by AA Milnehttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/43620236 Listen American Symphony on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81728930 Freedom by Jon BatisteElizabeth: Watch Beachhouse Chronicles on magnolia network https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAyjDtbk5Rw Read Carolina Moonset by Matt Goldman https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58725071-carolina-moonset ListenMichael Jackson music and stories on the yoto box https://us.yotoplay.com/ Thank you to our sponsor. Pour Moi Skincare is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code BEST for an extra 20% off with a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com.Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just hang with us awhile. It’s late and we’re just chatting about what matters now. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I asked my son to write the obituary for his father, and so now, I share it with you.  Ian Case Punnett died on December 22, 2023.  Ian hosted weekends on the nationally syndicated show Coast to Coast with Ian Punnett, as well as local shows in the Twin Cities, Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, and the Quad-Cities over his lengthy radio career.   He received his Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary and went on to receive his Doctor of Philosophy in Journalism and Mass Communication from Arizona State University. He was ordained as a deacon in the Episcopal Church and served in that role for many years, though to his friends and family (and frankly anyone with his phone number), his ministry was always available.   Ian was inducted into the Kansas Association of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in October 2023. For the last five years, Ian taught journalism at Kansas State University and ran the college radio station there. He took great pride in his student-staff and in Wildcat 91.9. In 2023, Wildcat 91.9 was named one of best college radio stations in the country by The Intercollegiate Broadcasting System.  He was a writer and authored several books including How to Pray When You Are Pissed at God, How Millennials Can Lead Us Out of the Mess We’re In: A Jew, a Muslim, and a Christian Share Leadership Lessons from the Life of Moses, and A Black Night for the Bluegrass Belle. In addition, Routledge Press published his dissertation, Toward a Theory of True Crime Narratives. Children know him as the author of Dizzy the Mutt with the Propeller Butt and Jackula the Vampire Dog.  Ian was a caring, intelligent, and generous man. He never hesitated to extend a hand to those in need or give his time to those in suffering. His deep Christian piety was matched by genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for all forms of faith. He always stood up for a just cause and was fearless in facing all obstacles. He was endlessly creative and never missed an opportunity for a funny bit. He was a loyal friend, a loving husband and excellent father.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a brand new episode of Best to the Nest this week with Elizabeth flying solo for this month's edition of "Watch, Read, Listen." Watch:Cabin Chronicles on Magnolia Networkhttps://magnolia.com/watch/show/41460ca4-4dbd-54be-be86-f9842517e64e/the-cabin-chronicles/Read:The Road to Dalton by Shannon Bowringhttps://www.amazon.com/Road-Dalton-Shannon-Bowring-ebook/dp/B0BGXD33T5Life's Too Short by Abby Jimenezhttps://www.amazon.com/Lifes-Too-Short/dp/B08Q5X6W6H/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1342504274980139&hvadid=83906755389234&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=53857&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83906890459267%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=10029_13485509&keywords=life%27s+too+short+abby+jimenez&qid=1705371392&sr=8-1The Hidden Life of Aster Kelly by Katherine Sherbrookehttps://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Life-Aster-Kelly-Novel/dp/163936353XListen: Fatal Conveniences by Darin Olien on Audiblehttps://www.amazon.com/Fatal-Conveniences-Harmful-Products-Sick_and/dp/0063114534If you'd like to send a sympathy card to Margery, Elizabeth is happy to accept them and pass them onto her. Send to:Elizabeth RiesKSTP3415 University AveSt. Paul, MN 55114*please write "for Margery" on the back of the envelope*See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margery wanted to share Ian's own voice with you today. This is an episode they recorded together in June of 2022 - our monthly Watch, Read, Listen series featured the two of them talking about the media they are taking in. If you loved the Ian & Margery Show on myTalk 107.1 - hearing their voices together will undoubtedly bring you the most joy as we mourn the loss of the incomparable Ian Punnett. Thank you for your kind words, your patience and your loyalty to Best to the Nest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we mourn the passing of Margery's husband, Ian Punnett, we share with you one more of our favorite episodes of the year. Part 2 of "The Long Game" where we use Ian and Margery's 38th wedding anniversary as a jumping off point to talk about your secrets to marriage longevity. Enjoy -- and we'll be back with a brand new episode next week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margery and Elizabeth will be back next week with a new episode, but in the meantime, enjoy this look back at one of our favorite conversations of the year. Margery shares some secrets to success as she can her husband Ian celebrate 38 years of marriage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margery: Watch: The Bear HULU Read: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison Listen: Anderson Cooper Podcast on Grief All There Is https://www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/all-there-is-with-anderson-cooper/episodes/31348e06-476a-11ee-a898-17efb89f9eddElizabeth: Watch: The Santa Clauses – Disney PlusRead: Remarkably Bright Creatures - Shelby Van Pelt https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58733693-remarkably-bright-creaturesListen: Kelly Clarkson “When Christmas Comes Around” https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Comes-Around-Kelly-Clarkson/dp/B09GXPTP32Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margery’s Picks@maremis_small_art@eatwithsarah_ @thisjess.cooks@makinghomematterElizabeth’s Picks: @northwoodsfolk@foxmeetsbear s@briahammelinteriors@rana.monet@elizries - 12 days of cookies!Please take a look at Pour Moi Skincare — affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code BEST for an extra 20% off with a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com.Check out this picture of Ulli’s hands. You will understand when you listen to the interview. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/pages/twin-citiesBest to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are so excited to chat with Ulli Haslacher today. She is the founder of Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare. The origin story of her company is one of ingenuity, determination, and hard work. Her skincare system was named one of the best inventions of 2020 by Time Magazine.Check out this picture of Ulli’s hands. You will understand when you listen to the interview. https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/pages/twin-citiesPour Moi Skincare is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code BEST for an extra 20% off with a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com.Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does Homeopathy mean? How can it help you manage your well-being? Jennie Hoglund joins the conversation today to help us understand how we can better address the root cause of illness and stimulate the  body’s natural healing response. You can find out more about Jennie here: https://www.hoglundhomeopathy.com/https://www.instagram.com/the.enlightened.homeopath/Abundantly well mini course:: https://jenniehoglund.podia.com/abundant-health-mini-courseBest to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margery: Eucalyptus Shower Drops/Hot Water Bottle  https://www.bostongeneralstore.com/products/hot-water-bottle?variant=39793645518913 Floral Tonic Essence  https://geometricdrinks.co.za/ Vintage Gifts  https://www.ebth.com/ Elizabeth: Pour Moi Skincare  https://shop.pourmoiskincare.com/collections/holiday-store **use code best - saves you an additional 20%!** ToxyFree  https://collabs.shop/yz6dpx https://collabs.shop/wgwnbs https://collabs.shop/j9k4oy Japanese handmade knife https://collabs.shop/1rbsmt Plant dyed yoga mat https://collabs.shop/mdmvsf Toups & Co - Alabama hand made, organic makeup - elizabeth has the tinted lip balm and organic lip gloss https://toupsandco.com/collections/lips Mito Red Light - Elizabeth has the mito mobile flex http://www.MitoRedLight.com/discount/nf?redirect=%2F%3Fafmc%3Dnf **use code eries for 5% off The Foundry Home goods - Rainbow wooden toy  https://www.thefoundryhomegoods.com/rainbow-large-6-piece-set-6-1-2.html German wooden animals https://www.thefoundryhomegoods.com/wooden-swan-swimming.html Also, we are so happy to announce a partnership with Pour Moi Skincare. It is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code BEST for an extra 20% off With a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com.Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wool is nature’s best fabric. It is moisture wicking, mildew and mold resistant, hypoallergenic and it comes from SHEEP! Today, we are talking to Theresa Bentz from Get Bentz Farm. “The Bentz family raises grass-fed lamb, high-quality sheep’s wool, and native plants for dying wool. Their snout-to-tail operation utilizes all parts of the animal from the meat, to the skulls, to the prized wool. In addition, they run an on-farm wool mill that transforms raw wool into roving, a long bundle of fibers, in a rainbow of colors.” https://getbentzfarm.com/https://www.togreenerpastures.org/get-bentz-farm-featureTheresa’s Recommendations: Harvest and Hill https://harvestandmill.com/Wear well https://www.shopwearwell.com/Ramblers Way https://www.ramblersway.com/https://www.duckworthco.com/Pyne and Smith https://pyneandsmith.com/Not Perfect Linen https://notperfectlinen.com/Wool X https://www.woolx.com/Branwyn Undergarments! https://branwyn.com/Wool & https://wooland.com/https://journal.wooland.com/#HP-Challengeshttps://www.duckworthco.com/ American woolBook to read: Fibershed by Rebecca Burgess Also, we are so happy to announce a partnership with Pour Moi Skincare. It is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code BEST for an extra 20% off With a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margery:Watch:  Deadwood Cinemax Read:  George by Alex Gino  Build the Life You Want Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey Listen:  Rockferry by DuffyElizabeth:Watch:   Zoë Bakes on Magnolia NetworkRead and Listen:  The Woman in Me by Britney Spears  Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir by Matthew Perry Also, we are so happy to announce a partnership with Pour Moi Skincare. It is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code BEST for an extra 20% off With a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com.Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are inspired by writer Yuko Tamura’s article on Japanese nutritional wisdom and also by what the Ries kids are eating. Also, we are so happy to announce a partnership with Pour Moi Skincare. It is affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code BEST for an extra 20% off With a 100% money back guarantee. Find out more at pourmoiskincare.com. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re talking about sons, and we are lucky enough to have a couple of them join us. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margery is enjoying the good life in Paris so Elizabeth is flying solo stateside today. She takes this opportunity to answer some questions from Instagram and finds out just how long she can talk…to herself. Here are the questions – and links to Elizabeth’s answers!Good western medicine podcastsThe Doctor’s Farmacy - Dr. Mark Hyman https://drhyman.com/blog/category/podcasts/ Huberman Lab - Andrew Huberman https://www.hubermanlab.com/podcast The Art of Being Well - Dr. Will Cole https://drwillcole.com/podcast What type of sauna do you have?The Sunlighten Amplify 3 Person - this link will get you up to $600 off a full sized sauna and $250 off the Solo model (amazing for small spaces!) https://www.sunlighten.com/?utm_source=ElizabethRies&utm_medium=Partner&leadsource=ElizabethRies&utm_campaign=ElizabethRiesWhat other wellness tools do you love?Healthyline PEMF Mat - use the code ERIES10 for 10% off! https://healthyline.com/?wpam_id=4118 Elizabeth has the TAJ mat linked here: https://healthyline.com/product/taj-mat-7224-pp-pemf-inframat-pro/Pranamat acupressure mat - use coupon code elizries for a discount https://pranamat.com/af/gjkrgvdx?coupon=elizries Ayurvedic Yoga Mat from ToxyFree in Stillwater https://collabs.shop/xjpzn4Favorite Twin Cities restaurants?Anything Ann Ahmed is doing – LAT14 https://www.lat14.com/, Kalûna https://khaluna.com/ and Gai Noi https://www.gainoimpls.com/ What’s your favorite cookware?French Carbon Steel Pans from ToxyFree https://collabs.shop/oq0gb9Clay Cookware from ToxyFree https://collabs.shop/xjpzn4 Favorite baby girl names?How to resolve workplace conflicts and working with difficult people?What are your favorite jeans?KUT from the Kloth & Good American from Evereve https://evereve.com/ How do you stay positive?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margery:Watch: The WifeRead: Maus by Art SpiegelmanListen:Endless Summer Vacation by Miley CyrusElizabeth:Watch:Virgin River on NetflixRead: The Connely’s of County Downhttps://www.amazon.com/Connellys-County-Down-Novel-ebook/dp/B0B9KWH2FTListen:The Life Stylist Podcasthttps://www.lukestorey.com/lifestylistpodcast/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Well, this is just going to get more and more complicated as the kids get older. We’re trying to sort out the boundaries of surveilling our own children. When do you start? When do you stop? Locations? Test scores? Internet searches? The list of possibilities goes on and on. Give this a quick read: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/09/parents-spy-kid-iphone-text-email-surveillance-digital-age/675286/And for those of you that make it to the end of the podcast: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018495-classic-coconut-cakeBest to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How often do you relive the origins of your love story with your partner? It’s one of the ways to keep your relationship happy, healthy, and strong. Elizabeth is celebrating ten years with Jay, and we’re celebrating love all around. It’s time to watch Love Actually again, just skip the weird porn bits.Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margery:Watch: Justified Hulu https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/justifiedRead: All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson https://www.npr.org/2022/10/25/1130433140/banned-books-all-boys-arent-blue-george-johnson-lgbtq-yaListen: Smartless on Amazonhttps://wondery.com/shows/smartless/Elizabeth:Watch:Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory on Disney+https://disneyplus.com/series/animals-up-close-with-bertie-gregory/68dHgeRaJoXX?sharesource=iOSIRead: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmererhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/braiding-sweetgrass-robin-wall-kimmerer/16712606Listen: https://www.lukestorey.com/lifestylistpodcast/the-secret-intelligence-of-water-as-the-liquid-language-of-god-w/-veda-austin-410Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More people believe, in order to be happy, they should focus on a career more than marriage. Well, what does that mean to a culture? To all of us? We’re using some statistics from this piece to guide the discussion: NYT Opinion Article – author David Brookshttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/17/opinion/marriage-happiness-career.htmlBest to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thanks to The New Yorker and writer Nicole Rose Whitaker for inspiring this week’s conversation. Her piece “Your Personality, Explained By Your Annoying Household Habits” is just fun. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thank you for all the support! In the follow-up today, we are exploring the path to compromise and how that can often be uncomfortable. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have an expert!!! Yay us!!! Author Kelly Smith joins us to talk about her new book Meditation for the Modern Family. You can also listen to her podcast Mindful in Minutes.Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We recorded this podcast just a day after Elizabeth’s house was broken into. Minneapolis, like many other cities, is dealing with an increase in home invasions. Please be a part of the conversation, and let us know how your community is fighting crime. You can find us on Facebook or Instagram. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Jennifer Smith shares her concerns about technology and how it is changing family relationships. Her specialty is human development and family studies, and she has great advice for how to handle kids and the tech coming into our homes. She recommends these books:  Out of Touch - How to Survive in an Intimacy Famine by Dr. Michelle Drouin iGen by Dr. Jean Twenge  Alone Together by Dr. Sherry Turkle Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MargeryWatch: Hijack  Apple +Woman in Gold Netflix Read: Lotus in a Sea of Fire, by Thich Nhat HanhListen: Theft by Finding Diaries 1977-2002 Audible ElizabethWatch:Dark Pale Amazon PrimeRead: Sacred Cow by Diana Rodgers and Robb WolfListen: KFAN the Initials GameBest to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ian Punnett is our guest today, and we’re chatting about his new fictional podcast and how it’s inspired by True Crime. We look back to our own histories and examine how they influence what we consume. Find Ian’s podcast, Vaudeville for the Frightened, here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-vaudeville-for-the-fright-116171840/#:~:text=Ian%20Punnett's%20Vaudeville%20for%20the,It's%20a%20podcasting%20originalBest to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As our day-to-day lives seem ever more complicated, it is vital to simplify our homes. What is holding you back from letting go of the things that no longer bring you joy? The clothes that don’t fit? The books you’ll never read? Or the furniture that is broken or outdated? We’ll discuss. As always feel free to DM your stories to either us through Facebook or Instagram. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's easy listening this week. No tears, no soul-searching. I have a couple of follow ups to past episodes and a couple of good follows on Instagram. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great month to WRL everybody! ElizabethWatch: Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions https://g.co/kgs/m8eNUgRead: The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmelhttps://www.amazon.com/Paris-Daughter-Kristin-Harmel/dp/1982191708/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=85fdf629-8175-459d-80ce-759e0638227fListen: Taylor Swift Eras tour Spotify playlist MargeryWatch: Living on NetflixRead: TThe Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar by Roald Dahl Listen: https://citycast.fm/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

All you need to know is the headline: “The First Social-Media Babies Are Growing Up–And They’re Horrified.” After a bit of a chat out wildfires, climate-combatting make-up, and coffee addiction, we share Kate Lindsay’s article in The Atlantic. We’ve got a lot to discuss. https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/05/parents-posting-kids-online-tiktok-social-media/674137/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thank you ALL for your responses to our question of what makes your marriage or relationship successful. We started with a list we found online, but your stories are so much better.  https://www.brides.com/marriage-secrets-from-married-couples-5184605Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ian and Margery are celebrating their thirty-eighth wedding anniversary. How is that possible??? This is part one of our analysis of what it takes to have a successful marriage.https://www.brides.com/marriage-secrets-from-married-couples-5184605Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MargeryWatch: EP. 33 7Best to the Nest: May Watch, Read, ListenMargery:  Watch: Ted Lasso on Apple + Season 3Read:Legendborn by Tracy Deonnhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50892338-legendbornThe Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56896065-the-marvellers?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Eg5gbuq7lM&rank=3Listen: Coraline by Neil Gaiman Audible Give a Girl A Knife: A Memoir by Amy Thielen Audible ElizabethWatch: 80 For BradyMaybe I DoThe WhaleWomen TalkingBelfastWhitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with SomebodyBest to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have so much to share about Ireland, Mother’s Day, finals week and the joy of good air. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elizabeth’s grandmother passed away, and she shares the joy of reconnecting with her extended family and hearing the family stories after the funeral.And of course, we have more to say about everything: Sunday scaries, Sunday babysitters, manners, and the book The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just riffing in our special “After Dark” episode. Feel free to join in on any of our social channels @besttothenest on Facebook and Instagram! Here is a bit of research for you: https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2022/08/10/teens-social-media-and-technology-2022/.Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are so happy to have Senia Mae Tuominen back with us to talk about food sensitivities. She is one of our favorite guests, but more importantly she is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine and a certified functional medicine practitioner at Healing InSight in St. Paul, Minnesota. Make sure you listen all the way to the end to hear the special offer Senia is making for Nesters.https://healinginsightonline.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margery:  Watch: Ted Lasso on Apple +Read: Peter and Wendy  J.M. Barriehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34268.Peter_PanListen: Me Talk Pretty One Day David Sedaris https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/4137.Me_Talk_Pretty_One_DayElizabeth:Watch: Daisy Jones and The Six on Amazon PrimeRead: Kitchens of The Great Midwest https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24821580-kitchens-of-the-great-midwestLocal bookstore audiobook website – https://libro.fm/Listen: Wise Traditions podcast from the Weston A Price Foundationhttps://www.westonaprice.org/#gsc.tab=0Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When you think about it, what do you want for your children? Success? Happiness? One writer thinks we may be teaching our children to chase all the wrong goals. Let’s discuss. https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/relationships-love/a42761570/happiness-and-success-are-the-wrong-goals-for-kids/Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kendall Mark joins the conversation and shares her beautiful spirit with us. She is the FOX 9 morning news traffic reporter and the charming sidekick on The Jason Show in the Twin Cities. Body shaming is a thing, and it needs to stop. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Well, this one turned into a bit of a therapy session. Grief has many forms, and we explore that while discussing regret and reconciliation. Actress Jane Fonda, in a recent interview on CNN, admits to her mothering regrets and we have some thoughts. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elizabeth’s sister Jenny Hirschey joins us to talk about her new business The Emerald Karat. She saves and repurposes vintage jewelry and shares beautiful stories along the way. You can follow her on Instagram @theemeradkarat. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margery Watch: The Last of Us HBORead: Keywords for Children’s Literature Philip Nel, Lissa Paul and Nina ChristensenThe Mysteries of Harris Burdick  Chris Van AllburgListen: Theft by Finding: Diaries (1977–2002), Happy-Go-Lucky David Sedaris Audible Elizabeth: Watch: Your Place of Mine NetflixRead: The Song of Achilles Madeline Miller Listen: The Wellness Mama PodcastBest to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are so grateful to Molly Mogren Katt for sharing her story about breaking the cycle of generational trauma. For all of us that have grown up in dysfunction, we know that there is work to be done in order to raise our children in a loving and peaceful way. Molly’s forthcoming memoir Mom Genes chronicles her path to understanding the family that made her. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're heading to Florida, so of course that leads us to a discussion about aging parents.Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’ve got plenty to say about the HuffPost list, “Nine Taboo Things That Can Actually Benefit Your Relationship.” At least two suggestions on the list are a HELL NO for us. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margery Watch: Slow Horses Apple +Read: Alice in WonderlandListen: Bruno Mars Elizabeth: Watch: Emily in Paris NetflixDead to Me NetFlixRead: This is Your Mind on Plants by Michael PollanListen: Spare by Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex AudibleBest to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We laugh. We cry. We overshare, AND it's our fifth year. Yay!Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are musing about what wisdom we are taking into the new year and we are taking a couple of weeks, but we will be back to chat on January 10, 2023!!! Enjoy your holidays! Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thank you so much for all your thoughtful notes on all of our social channels. We thought it's about time to talk back! We’ve got a couple of links for you as well. Shout out to Jeannie, Andria, Carol, Bernie, Nicole, Tammie, Molly, Mary, Crystal for being a part of the show. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  https://epicprovisions.com/collections/bone-broth  https://www.facebook.com/takingstockfoods/  https://www.kettleandfire.com/  https://www.fairplaylife.com/documentary  L.L. Bean Winter Coat   https://www.mukluks.com/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is there a better way to get through the winter months? We’ve got suggestions from Tik Toker Cecilia Blomdahl. She lives on Svalbard, an island close to the North Pole, and she has found a way to love the polar night. We have much to learn!  https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/tips-daylight-saving-time-dark-winter-tiktok-1234629088/  Stash Tea Blends   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Switch  Sometimes You Have to Lie by Leslie Brody  https://www.npr.org/2022/10/28/1132323825/surrender-a-conversation-with-bono  The Dining Table with David Manilow  The Crown Season 5 on Netflix Lindsay Lohan’s Falling For Christmas  Healthy in a Hurry, Danielle Walker Smartless Podcast   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

undefined

We have a new Mighty Mite! Signing young kids up for sports is a big darn and sometimes expensive deal. Is it worth the time and the money? Will you be able to control yourself in the stands? How does it change the family weekend? As usual, so many questions.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We love chatting every week, and we know that you all are a part of the ongoing conversation about love and life. Today we share some sad news.Thanks for the kind words and hugs when we see you out and about!  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

undefined

Bernadette inspires this episode with a very wise story about birds. What can a playroom re-do do for you and the kids? All good things.   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It is a solid conversation today about city living, the protests in Iran, drinking in our 40’s, London travel, showers in airports, the size of Elizabeth’s feet and so much more.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

OMG. Apologies for disappearing. Let’s catch up! Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch: The Last Movie Stars HBO Max  Purple Hearts on Netflix Read: Life Force Tony Robbins Listen: James Bond Movie Themes Anything from the 90’s See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Time for a quick little review of what is working for us from past BTTN episodes. Here are all the helpful links for you! START HERE: Best To The Nest   EP: 294 Best to the Nest: Living Light: What makes you feel good and what stresses you out? We are chatting with a surprising guest who is living the minimalist dream. Also check out this great research: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/03/well/mind/clutter-stress-procrastination-psychology.html?referringSource=articleShare  EP. 308 Best to the Nest: Optimizing Your Health Senia Mae is the owner of Healing InSight in St. Paul. She’s a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and a functional medicine practitioner. She’s one of only 16 Chinese medicine practitioners in the US (and the only one in MN!) who’s an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. We find her so comforting and hope you do too! EP: 300 Best to the Nest: You Are Loved Kelly Smith from https://www.yogaforyouonline.com/ is a meditation teacher, yoga teacher trainer, and a podcaster. Here’s a gem from Kelly, “Do eight minutes less of something that doesn’t serve you…Eight to ten minutes of meditation a day will start to change the makeup of your brain.”  EP. 273 Best to the Nest: Feet on the Ground Elizabeth talks with Annalicia the leader of Excercise180 Movement about earthing and the benefits of keeping your body grounded and connected. https://www.exercise180.com/optin-31508459 EP. 295 and 296 Best to the Nest: Clean Swap Part 1 and 2We are so excited to introduce you to Laura Paulisich, founder of ToxyFree in Stillwater, Minnesota. She is pure joy and is filled with inspired information on how to live a toxic-free life. Laura gives us our favorite quote of the podcast, “Nature rewards us. Where the...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Senia Mae joins us again! She is the owner of Healing InSight in St. Paul. She’s a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and a functional medicine practitioner. She’s one of only 16 Chinese medicine practitioners in the US (and the only one in MN!) who’s an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. She has over 14 years of experience specializing in autoimmunity, digestive issues, weight loss and other complicated cases. WE have so many questions. We find her so comforting and hope you do too! Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Time is ticking for all those high school grads on their way to college. Ian is sitting in for Elizabeth this week and we’ll make good use of his expertise. He is a Professor at Kansas State University and has some pretty valuable advice about the conversations to have before they leave.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re on the road, so please forgive the audio. Nothing stops a WRL!  PLUS watch the bonus story on the Hayden Flour Mills from producer Rebecca Guldberg, my FAV!   Watch: The First Lady  The Janes on HBO  Read: The Miller’s Daughter Cookbook   Relentless Progress The Reconfiguration of Children’s Literature, Fairy Tales and Storytelling by Jack Zipes  Listen: Feels Like Home Norah Jones   The Doctor’s Farmacy with Dr. Mark Hyman - episode titled: How to Create a Happy Mind and Happy Life with Dr, Rangan Chatterjee   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When parents are working full time, figuring out the home team is super hard. Daycare, nannies, part-time babysitters, or an au pair—lots of choices, none of them easy. We’re talking about the au pair system and what works and what doesn’t.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Husband Ian fills in for Elizabeth for June's WRL. Yay!  Watch: Dopesick Hulu Ted K: Hulu Read: Crockett Johnson and Ruth Krauss: How an Unlikely Couple Found Love, Dodged the FBI, and Transformed Children’s Literature by Philip Nel   Listen: Listen: Could This Be Home Susan Cowsill  Listen: Broke Teddy Swims   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.     See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is when we wish we were still doing talk radio because we would throw out the phone line to get your reaction to the Japanese docu-series Old Enough on Netfli x. It’s a simple premise where camera crews follow children as they go out into the world alone for the first time.  What will you let you kids do on their own this summer?  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey everybody! We are back! We’re chatting about COVID, childcare, and the beauty of feeling well. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are in a free-from kind of mood for May’s Watch, Read. Listen. Make sure you stick around until the end for a podcast within a podcast. It get’s a little fiesty, thank you very much Molly!  Watch: The Lincoln Lawyer   Wild Babies  Read: Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid   Listen: Harry's House The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman      Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 300 EVERYBODY. We are celebrating with Kelly Smith from Yogaforyouonline. She is a meditat ion teacher, yoga teacher trainer, and a podcaster. We love this conversation and hope you will too. Here’s a gem from Kelly, “Do eight minutes less of something that doesn’t serve you…Eight to ten minutes of meditation a day will start to change the makeup of your brain.” (In a good way, of course!) Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Motherly just released its State of Motherhood annual survey. It’s not surprising women with ch ildren struggled during the pandemic. The biggest issue? Childcare. Yup, we’re talking about it. Read about it in Forbes.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re both playing catch-up in our busy lives, so join us in the conversation and have a couple of laughs. Take a look at these cool things from Italy:  Madova Gloves  Pastry Shop   Chic Nonna Di Vito Mollica   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch: Slow Horses   The Gilded Age   Read: Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande   The Barrens Kurt Johnson & Ellie Johnson Listen:  “As It Was,”  Harry Styles   Unrestricted with Ben Leber   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura Paulisich, founder of ToxyFree in Stillwater, Minnesota joins us again this week. Her mission is to teach people how to live a toxic-free life, and she is sharing so much of her research with us. Don’t let it overwhelm you. Enjoy her spirit and her generosity. She is offering a special code, BESTTOTHENEST, for Nesters to receive free shipping from www.shoptoxyfree.com. As we chat about clean swaps, you can follow along with this fantastic list from Laura: Dental Pack  Plastic-Free Pen   Toilet Brush  Pot Brush  Dryer Balls   Yoga Mat   Glass Baby Bottle  Organic Makeup  Clay Cookware   Olive Wood Utensils   Reusable Sanitary Pad a nd Reusable Menstrual Cup Sage Bundles and Palo Santo   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are so excited to introduce you to Laura Paulisich, founder of ToxyFree in Stillwater, Minnesota. She is pure joy and is filled with inspired information on how to live a toxic-free life. Laura gives us our favorite quote of the podcast, “ Nature rewards us. Where the nutrients are, that is going to be the most delicious.” We covered SO much. Here are some helpful links:  ToxyFree  EatWild  Kiss the Ground Film   The End of Overeating   NorthStar Bison   Sacred Cow   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spring is always the inspiration to take another look around our homes. What makes you feel good and what stresses you out? We are chatting with a surprising guest who is living the minimalist dream.  Also check out this great research: The Unbearable Heaviness of Clutter  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch: Beirut  The Adam Project  Inventing Anna  The Dropout  Read: A Good Life: Newspapering and Other Adventures by Ben Bradlee Listen: Garr's Podcast  Amy Winehouse Dr. Will Cole “The Art of Being Well"     See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

undefined

We are dissecting Elizabeth’s ankle break and trying to analyze what the heck it all means. No surprise, laughter and tears in this one!  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Take a listen and we will be back full strength next week! Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch: Inventing Anna   Yellowstone   Read: A Good Life: Newspapering and Other Adventures by Ben Bradlee   This is Your Mind on Plants by Michael Pollan Listen: Yoga For You Meditations by Kelly Smith  Family/Drew Holcombe & the Neighbors   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“True self care is not soft baths and chocolate cake. It is making the choice to build a life you don’t regularly have to escape from.” Dr. Amy Shah – @fastingmd on IG  And we discuss. And for your reference:  Fascia roller   Red Light Therapy   HealthyLine Mat   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re having a casual conversation about getting the heck out of town. Is it worth all the pre-planning, grocery shopping, note-leaving, and babysitting-arranging? Hell yes!  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shout out to Becky who inspires our conversation today! How do we care for aging parents and set boundaries for ourselves? How do we prepare for our own care as we age? Sooo many questions!!! Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch: Loki  Bridgerton  And Just Like That...  Read: Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath by Heather Clark    Daisy Jones and the Six Listen: The Best of Me by David Sedaris Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let’s talk about moods. How does your partner handle yours? How do you diffuse theirs? Soccer star David Beckham shows us the way on this episode of BTTN. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let's all celebrate 2022 with Bernie's enthusiasm for the gift of one more year! Best to the Nest is the podcast that brings you home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here’s how we scroll! Margery IG picks: @LunaticaMilano   @FashionbyRobertBlack  @Chloedallolio @jennifer.garner @bathrooms_of_insta  @bordadoesbelto Elizabeth IG picks: @foxmeetsbear @theplantpenthouse @heartbeetkitchen @the.enlightened.homeopath @dranamariatemple  @shopumei Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What are your family traditions that make you feel the holiday spirit? How do you bring them to your nest? We have ours, and we would love you to share yours with us. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thank you for your thoughts about mom guilt. We’re continuing the conversation today with a bonus on burnout. We are so grateful for the connections we are building through Best to the Nest! Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch:  Only Murders in the Building   Ted Lasso Apple TV+ Listen: A Very Special Christmas, Vol. 1   A Charlie Brown Christmas   Maggie Rose   Read: The Defined Dish Cookbook  The Vanilla Bean Blog - Sarah Kieffer cookbooks   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re talking through the finer points of our mom guilt and it can be a tearful road. Every family is different, but we can all share the common goal of trying to better serve our children by being self-aware of how our choices affect them. Join us in the rumination.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Okay. So one of us had a bit too much coffee. Please forgive the first couple of minutes and settle in for a soulful conversation with Steve Patterson @thestevepatterson. Steve co-hosts Twin Cities Live with Elizabeth and is in the final countdown to a big change in his life. Share in our discussion about love, change, and faith.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clogs  Goop Glow Overnight Glow Peel  Best Face Masks 2021    Gua Sha set Elizabeth’s Gua Sha Dry Brush Sunlighten Sauna   Solo Sauna   Age Quencher Binto Glow Down       See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nothing wrong with staying in! Here are our suggestions for November.  Watch: Netflix: Sex, Love & goop   Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy   Read: In Tune With the Infinite by Ralph Waldo Trine   Dovetails in Tall Grass by Samantha Specks  Listen: Give a Girl A Knife: A Memoir by Amy Thielen Kelly Leveque podcast - https://kellyleveque.com/recent-posts/nicolebeurkens  https://kellyleveque.com/recent-posts/glucosegoddess?rq=glucose%20goddess    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ohhh, this is so good! Wait for the wisdom gem at the end. But in the meantime read this:  https://www.wsj.com/articles/digital-addictions-are-drowning-us-in-dopamine-11628861572 YIKES.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elizabeth talks with Annalicia the leader of Excercise180 Movement about earthing and the benefits of keeping your body grounded and connected. Visit: https://www.exercise180.com/optin-31508459  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Strategic incompetence was definitely the hot topic of the week, and not surprisingly we have some strong thoughts about this one. Here’s a great column that succinctly summarizes what triggered the discussion: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/weaponized-incompetence-tiktok-trend  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Spy  Fuzz  Nine Perfect Strangers  LuLaRich  Heard It in a Love Song  Kelly LeVeque Podcast   Dr. Will Cole Podcast  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

undefined

We are so excited to introduce you to Becca Erickson. She is the Founding Director of Emerge Mother’s Academy. https://emergetwincities.org/ Emerge Mother’s Academy offers support to single mothers throughout the Twin Cities.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are very excited about our first collaboration with artist Jena Holliday. Find out more about Jena’s work at www.spoonfuloffaith.com.   And…this is our final The Nest, but we are so happy to still be in conversation every Tuesday on Best to the Nest.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Artist Jena Holliday shares her talent with us. We’re so excited to chat about what we’ve created together. Find out more about Jena’s work at www.spoonfuloffaith.com.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

undefined

How do you handle the big work stressors in your life? You know, when the idea of work/life balance is laughable or cry-able? That’s the chat this week, and we even pass on a small bit of good advice!  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In addition to our discussion about the new book by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry, What Happened To You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience and Healing, we have some suggestions for other books that have helped us. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  The Anger Trap: Free Yourself from the Frustrations that Sabotage Your Life (2004)   Enough About You, Let’s Talk about Me (2005)   The Power of Now   The Gifts of Imperfection   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are discussing the new book by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry, What Happened To You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience and Healing. We thought we would make it through the first four chapters, but we only made it to Chapter 2. It is so good!  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We hope to bring BTTN back to the Minnesota State Fair in 2022, but we sure did have fun in 2019. We hope you enjoy the replay of our Q & A. Ahhhh…simpler times.  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s time for the Minnesota State Fair. That means crazy busy for every broadcaster in the state and time for a replay of our BTTN appearance in 2019. Seems like a lifetime ago!!! Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Good stuff this month!   Watch: The Social Dilemma on Netflix   Small Town News on HBO Max   Read: Eleanor by David Michaelis    Heard it in a Love Song by Tracey Garvis Graves   Listen: Aretha Franklin - Amazing Grace: The Complete Recordings (live) 1972 New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in LA    What Happened to You -- Oprah and Dr. Bruce Perry   The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More play people. We may need help on this field… Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This may be the most random list yet:  Barebones - cookware   Dry Brushing   Ted Lasso   Natural Deodorant   Little Warrior Nutrition   The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a back-to-school season like no other. We’ve got lots of thoughts, possible solutions, and then some more thoughts. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest Stephanie Hansen shares a couple of tips about van life essentials and more. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We, maybe like the rest of the world, are experiencing a bit of wanderlust. Podcaster, writer, radio and TV personality Stephanie Hansen joins us to talk about her adventures on the road and shares a bunch of wisdom along the way. You can find out more at: stephaniesdish.com   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Okay, okay, okay. We’re sorry to say, it’s time to talk about back-to-school. Share your great back-to-school traditions with us @besttothenest on facebook, twitter or instagram #besttothenest.  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How will you define success for your kids? This is probably a good conversation to have with your partner. Unlike us, do it when you’ve had a little sleep. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A couple of suggestions for the last half of summer:   Bearded Butcher Seasonings   Flat Top Grill   Green Egg   Lodge Cast Iron   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thanks to everyone that is a part of the Best to the Nest conversation. For the most part, we love that you reach out and participate on Facebook, Instagram or share reviews on multiple platforms. We’ve got a couple of updates for you.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Savor every summer day with the things you love. Here’s our list:   Willows Coffee   Coffee Rio   Coral Sun Call My Agent! Netflix Show   Camille Cottin   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you build your health care team and who should be on it? This is a conversation we should have had ages ago. We love that we are having it now with Senia Mae Tuominen. She is a licensed acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and one of our most popular guests on Best to the Nest. Find out more about her at healinginsightonline.com.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dig in everybody!!! Watch: The Little Things/Amazon Prime or HBO Max   the goop lab  The Mitchells vs. the Machines   Read: Eleanor   Rosemary Gladstar's Family Herbal   Listening: The Daily   Glennon Doyle “We Can Do Hard Things”   The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What boundaries are you setting at work? Or at home? Tennis player Naomi Osaka sent a powerful message to the world when she was willing to walk away from the French Open in an effort to preserve her mental health. Feel free to discuss with us: Naomi Osaka   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy 4th of July! Enjoy your families and create some delicious food memories.  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s summer ya’ll and we’ve got time for a replay of EP. 109. We were thinking about who we wanted to spend the holiday week with and at the top of the list was chef and writer Amy Thielan. Find out more about her at amythielan.com and read, read, read her book, Give a Girl a Knife.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

undefined

undefined

Yup. June. Father’s Day. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Need help? It’s okay. We all do. We’re chatting about bringing new people into our children’s lives and creating a house of peace. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Celebrate the summer with trees!  Norway Spruce  Brown Turkey Fig   Turkish Towel   The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Real Simple stuff this week. We’re sharing seven happiness hacks with a couple of good stories along the way. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Summer is HERE! Watch:  Greenland  Friends: Reunion   Read:  What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry   The Dutch House - Ann Patchett   **also finished this: To Raise A Boy   Listen:  Fitz and the Tantrums, The Walker Ben Greenfield Podcast   The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

undefined

We’ve got lots of questions (Margery) and some pretty good answers (Elizabeth) on this week’s episode about ramping up the garden. One of us has already harvested three strawberries… The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

undefined

undefined

undefined

Watch:  Bobby Kennedy for President on Netflix   Dream Home Makeover - Studio McGee   Read: What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry   Wim Hof   Listen:  Ben Platt     Be There In Five    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Bobbi Wegner joins us to talk about panic attacks. She is a clinical psychologist, a lecturer at Harvard, and cofounder of Groops: a mental wellness platform bringing people together to talk about their shared concerns with the help of a facilitator. She also has a book coming out in June called Raising Feminist Boys. You can find more about Groops here: www.joingroops.com.  But for today, we share how frightening panic attacks can be, and Dr. Bobbi helps us understand what we can do to avoid them.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Yup. Think SPRING:  Fruit and Veggie Wash  Lemi Shine   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vintage parenting, wow, never thought that would describe parenting in the nineties. We discuss the differences and similarities between then and now. Thanks to Today Parenting for the list. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Simple chat today about the books the changed our lives:  Diet for A New America by John Robbins   The Omnivore’s Dilemma Michael Pollan   A New Earth by Eckart Tolle   The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are talking about www.jamievaron.com and a post that h as gone viral that starts with the question, “How about you don’t have to build an empire?” And we pick up the question from there… Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Well if we’re not Keeping up with the Kardashians, then what?  Suggestions for the young ones:  Masterclass Bill Nye the Science Guy Ugly Betty  X-files  Spirit on Netflix Fancy Nancy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Keeping Up With the Kardashians is done! This is the last season.  Read this: On the End of KUWTK and come hang with us for a feisty discussion about what media we should allow into our homes. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

undefined

undefined

After our great conversation with cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, we’re both sharing our little health hacks. The Nestis our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   Athleta Pants  Outdoor Voices Clothing   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re having a major doctor crush on cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Klodas. She’s the founder of Preventive Cardiology Clinic in Minneapolis. She is also the founder and chief medical officer of Step One Foods, a company dedicated to helping patients minimize their dependence on medications through strategic dietary changes. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oh my gosh, April already. Here’s what we are LOVING:  Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers  Trader Joe's Coffee  Bougainvilleas   Static Nails  Culina Yogurt  Stuffed Cabbage Rolls  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re chatting about this today: “Girls get their self-confidence from their mothers and their self-esteem from their fathers.” We have lots of thoughts about this. Bring this one up at the dinner table! Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here is a tool we recommend to stay safe: Birdie Personal Safety Alarm   The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is what we are talking about this week. Serious and sad… In Rage Over Sarah Everad Killing  All Career Advice for Women Is a Form of Gaslighting   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Share in our fun little 40-something splurge list. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What advice would you give a twenty-something? This is always a good conversation starter, and we’ve got plenty to say! Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our March suggestions to spark joy:  Watch:   Oprah with Meghan and Harry   Ted Lasso on Apple TV +  Read: The Best of Me by David Sedaris   The Defined Dish by Alex Snodgrass   Listen:  Cover Me in Sunshine by Pink and Willow Sage Hart    90’s music on Alexa  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re taking a breath, how about you? Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

undefined

Margery’s found a great treasure that foreshadows all that we talk about! Stick to the end for some very sweet words. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

These are the ones we love:  Litter Kwitter Toilet Training System available on Overstock  Dog Puzzle  Pet Portraits   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is just so fun. Dr. Tonya Gossard is a native Minnesotan, a fabulous veterinarian and Elizabeth’s best friend. They have known each other FOREVER. We are chatting about picking the right pets and what they can and should mean to our families. You can find out more about her here: Kensigton Veterinary Hospital   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here are a couple of suggestions to put you in the mood:  Everspring  Bar Keepers Friend  Wooden Dish Brush  The Foundry Home Goods   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we move toward the idea of Spring cleaning, we’re chatting a bit about what it means to have a clean house, who should be doing the cleaning, and why it just has to get done. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our February suggestions to help you safely pass the time:  Watch: Travor Noah: Son of Patricia   Tiger   Read: Just As I Am: A Memoirby Cicely Tyson Cleans to Heal   Listen: The Very Best of Sting & The Police Brene with Melinda Gates - Podcast   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With whom do you have your most intimate relationship? Your best girlfriend? Your husband? What does the question even mean? How do we define intimacy if we are not talking about sex? Discuss amongst yourselves…Here is the story that started it all: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/10/people-who-prioritize-friendship-over-romance/616779/  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here’s what we’re loving in the month of LOVE:  Hyrdration Challenge  Papinelle Sleepwear  Dr. Bronner’s - Organic Sugar Soap Peppermint   4th & Heart Chocti Chocolate Ghee    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When was the last time you talked about your sex life with your girlfriends? For us, NEVER. Until today. Well kind of. We hope there is something useful in this chat for you! Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To endure the long winter, let’s get cozy:   Ground Mushroom Coffee  Blue Lotus Chai   Story Time 1.5 oz Bourbon .5 oz coffee liqueur 1 oz simple syrup 2 small spoon sipping chocolate  2 oz water 3 drops mole bitters  Pinch cayenne pepper  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s time for a communication tune-up. How is your family doing almost a year into living, working and schooling together? We have some tips to keep the family peace. For additional reading: Become a Better Listener   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re sharing the experts, books and podcasts that have helped us elevate our parenting game. We hope you can find some wisdom here too: Scream Free Parenting by Hal Runkel   The Parent’s Tao Te Ching interpreted by William Martin   Janet Lansbury on Respectful Parenting Kids Eat in Color    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are reading some fabulous world wisdom on parenting. First, this: How Inuit Parents Raise Kids   Then this: Achtung Baby   Join us for a good, honest discussion about raising the little ones. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Keep hibernating with these suggestions:   Watch:  Chef’s Table, Jeong Kwan  Season 3/ Episode 1 Hart of Dixie - now on IMDB free if you have Amazon Prime  Read:  David Brooks Opinion piece in The New York Times about the Capitol   Louise Penny books  The New York Times recipe   Listen: Taylor Swift Evermor   Begin Again Soundtrack/Lost Stars   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We had planned to talk about strategies for going back to work after maternity leave, and we get to that, but we could not ignore the violence that happened in the Capitol this week. You can always join the conversation in our Facebook group for Best to the Nest. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join in and say hello to 2021. Patience is what 2021 is going to require. Here’s to how we are going to look forward. How about you? The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is part two of our discussion about body image and food. Liz Weinke, MA, LPC gives us guidance on how to begin the practice of intuitive eating. Just think about this gem from Liz, "My body is my home." Liz is a therapist and intuitive eating counselor @venturetherapy. You can find more about Liz @mamaste_well on instagram or at https://www.venturetherapymn.com/  Intuitive Eating resources: Intuitive Eating by Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole  Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison  The F*ck It Diet by Caroline Dooner  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join in and say goodbye 2020. We’ll get you started… The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We welcome Liz Weinke, MA, LPC to BTTN to explore the practice of intuitive eating. Peak diet chatter starts now as we approach the New Year. Let’s explore another way. This is part one of our discussion about body image, self image and food.  Liz is a therapist and intuitive eating counselor @venturetherapy. You can find more about Liz @mamaste_well on instagram or at Venture Therapy.   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Merry Christmas everybody! We hope that your December is filled with everything on your love list!  All I Want For Christmas is You Closet Confessions: Trinny Woodall @trinnywoodall  Love Actually   Magic Spoon Cereal    Bloom Handmade Blanket   Osea Undaria Algae Body Oil   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Don’t miss this very special holiday episode! And thank you all for being a bright light of 2020. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong comfortable beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re just trying to figure out how to take the edge off at the end of day… Here’s how we’re coping.  Dry Farm Wines  Cosmic Cocoa  A Wold of Calm   Lemon Laine   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The statistics are shocking: The Year of Drinking Dangerously   We’re talking about how we approach alcohol, quarantine pressures and motherhood. Lots to think about on this one.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Goooood suggestions this month:  Watch:  Layer Cake on Showtime   Virgin River on Netflix  Read:  Untamed Glennon Doyle   Intutive Eating   Listen:  La La Land Original Movie Soundtrack  Listen/Watch: Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions on Disney +  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Okay, so there’s no way we can run book club right now, so how about a quote club instead? Here is the first one from Parenting for a Peaceful World by Robin Grille: “Whenever we impose our own purpose on our children, our plans tend to backfire. Children want to be seen for the totality of their being-they resist and rightly so our fervent hopes that they become good doctors, lawyers, humanitarians, or nice people. We smother them with our expectations . Our children do not want to be our projects. They want to be enjoyed and related to for who they are at any given moment, as if who they are now and who they are becoming in this instant is all they will ever be. They want to get to know us as real people. And they need us to remain open to whom they are as individuals: almost always they will surprise us, confound our expectations. Children are not adults-in-the-making; they are not clay to be molded. They are children, and that is that. Our task is to wonder at them, to learn about ourselves through our relationships with them. It is also important to remind ourselves that children are not “them”-they are “us.” We have felt what they feel, yearned for what they yearn for-and if we are honest with ourselves...still do.” Let’s discuss.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Time to bake, ya’ll!  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  Artisan Bread In Five   Loaf Pans  Bread Lame   Bread Rising Basket   Dutch Oven   Raisenne Dough Riser   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How can baking bread transport us? Amanda Paa from the blog www.heartbeetkitchen.com shares her secrets to gre at sourdough bread. Find everything you need to know to join us on our sourdough “journey.”  Buy Starter  Instagram   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s a rollicking recipe episode filled with gnudi and spatchcocking. We’re happy to share a couple of recipes:  Sage Gnudi and Butternut Squash Coulis:   Vegan Ham  Macaroni and Cheese   Dry-Brining   Roz’s Tortilla Soup SOUP 2 tbsp olive oil 7 ounce can La Costena chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (warning: this makes it super spicy, I use half and it still has kick!) 3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes 1 onion, cut into chunks 1 large clove of garlic 6 cups chicken stock 2 cups water 1 1/2 pounds cooked chicken 1 30 ounce can black beans 1 30 ounce can garbanzo beans 1 30 ounce can kidney beans 1 16 ounce bag frozen corn TO SERVE Sopa (Mexican rice) sour cream grated cheese See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are the baby owl in the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. Forgive us, but WTF? Thanksgiving 2020. Just listen for a couple of laughs. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s our shout out to some companies that we love this holiday season. You can find them all here:   Del Bac Classic Whiskey   Chris Bianco’s Pizzas   Market House Collaborative - Michelle Gayer    Nickichicki Knitwear  Golden Fig  Christopher and Banks  Patagonia   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura Lemon joins us to talk about being a small business owner during COVID. It has taken compassion, creativity, and strength to keep her business, Lemon Laine, alive. She has launched a new membership concept for her shop and we are thrilled to share it with all of you. Find out more: Lemon Laine  Best to the Nestis our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The months of isolation are just flying by! If you have any extra time, this is what we’re doing to pass the time. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  The 100-Mile Thanksgiving   Sourdough Bread Recipes   The Okee Dokee Brothers   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re having an emotional conversation about women as the shock absorbers for families through the COVID crisis. The conversation is inspired by this article in the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/14/parenting/working-moms-job-loss-coronavirus.html  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re just chatting away as if the world is just as it should be. Isn’t that what building a nest is all about? Feeling cozy, safe and loved. Enjoy the November Love List! Proof Bread  Hickory-Smoked Meats  Broccoli Cheddar Soup   Spices   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The band is back together, plus one! We’re catching up and wondering about the magic of motherhood. Fatigue, chaos, relationship stress, but look what we get for all the trouble. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest host Ian Punnett and I exchange ideas of our perfect nighttime rituals. The common thread? CBD everything!  Check out some of our favorites:  AM/PM Formula   Murad Hydro-Glow Aqua Peel   Salt Scrub   Loofah   Pain-relief Lotion   Peony Body Oil   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest host Ian Punnett shares leadership lessons from his new book, How Millennials Can Lead Us Out of the Mess We’re In. Ian is a writer, professor, professional talker, father and husband. He shares his insights on how we can help our children understand what it means to be a good leader and how to recognize good leadership. And of course because we’re married, this one has all the potential to go off the rails at any moment. Find out more about the book here: www.themosesbook.com   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s a special Punnett edition of Watch, Read, Listen. Ian Punnett is filling in for Elizabeth while she takes some time with her THREE children and Jay. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   Watch:  John Malkovich on Being John Malkovich-A conversation with John Hodgman  The Frozen Ground   Read: Late-Life Love: A Memoir by Susan Gubar   How Millennials Can Lead Us Out of the Mess We’re In  Listen: This Will Be Our Year, The Zombies   https://wildcat919.com/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ian Punnett fills in for Elizabeth this week while she continues to hang with her family. So much to chat about. Ian is a writer, professor and professional talker, but his primary responsibility is to make me happy. And then there’s the children. We’re talking about fatherhood and Ian’s NEW book, How Millennials Can Lead Us Out of the Mess We’re In. Find more here: The Moses Book  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Consistently inconsistent. That was our radio show motto, and it still works for the podcast. Have a little listen! It’s our October Love List:  Svens Clogs  100 Cookies by Sarah Kieffer   Stovetop Mac and Cheese Recipe from Robin Asbell   Eufy RoboVac  Chicago Adventures   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are saddened by the deaths of so many loved ones in the last ten months of the pandemic, and we are acutely aware of the financial struggles that it has forced upon us. So today, we’re trying to find the platinum linings of this pandemic. We turn the conversation to one way that you can fight for the safety and security of your family. Save. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We were able to record a couple of episodes of The Nest before Elizabeth went on maternity leave. She is happy and home with Jay, Bernie, Franklin and HEATHCLIFF! We hope you enjoy a quick update of the craziness that preceded Heathcliff’s birth. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey Nesters, there’s a BABY. Here’s Elizabeth’s announcement: We are so happy to welcome Heathcliff Karl Reimers into our family! Heathcliff was born on Saturday morning, October 3rd weighing 7 lb 14 oz and measuring 20 inches long. Bernie and Frankie are beyond in love with their new little brother and we are so happy he’s finally here. Thank you for all of the well wishes and prayers and so much gratitude to the staff at the Mother Baby Center at Abbott in Minneapolis - we’ve delivered all of our babies there and have received such amazing care! Please enjoy this latest episode of BTTN recorded just days before the fabulous birth of Heathcliff!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My goodness, September has been busy, but here’s our WRL:  Watch: Crashing on Netflix Yellowstone on Peacock Network or Paramount  Read: The Tender Bar by JR Moehringer  Tender by Nigel Slater   Listen: Lyle Lovett, My Baby Don’t Tolerate Becoming by Michelle Obama  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re curious about crystals and the energy they may hold for us. Who doesn’t want to surround themselves with some good energy right now? We talk with Kristen Brown from  http://namasync.com/ and https://kristenbrownpresents.com/ as she gives a beginner’s tutorial on rocks and drops a few conversational gems about emotional growth and pattern interruptions. So good.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today is the DAY and we’re making suggestions on the “must-haves” for bringing home baby. The Nestis our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   Check these “essentials” out:  Cloth diaper service   Baby K'tan   Ergobaby carrier   Postpartum leggings   Mamaroo   Silver Cross Balmoral Stroller   Watch here: Ford created a crib  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Baby is on his/her way and one of us is calmer than the other. Join us for a chat about how we prepare our homes for a new little one. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're chatting about a couple of ideas on how families can create connections during the semi-lockdown:   Classic Outdoor Games for Kids  Twister Game  Massage Table  Little Giraffe Blankets   Beeswax Candles   The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Heidi Croatt is back to help us navigate communication issues caused by the pandemic. How do we help our children grow and thrive when they no longer have easy communication and hugs from friends, and extended family, and teachers. Dr. Croatt is a professor of Communication Studies teaching courses in interpersonal communication and relationships. She received a PhD from the University of Minnesota and has been active in the field of family communication for more than 15 years. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Episode 161, we talked about the importance of sitting in pain and working through to the other side of it. Here’s a reading list of sorts, of writers who eloquently share their stories of surviving life.  Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh   The Tender Bar: A Memoir by  JR Moehringer   Blue Days, Black Nights: A Memoir by Ron  Nyswaner   The Year of Magical Thinking  by Joan Didion    The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re inspired this week by: Toxic Positivity article   It’s a bit of a conversational round-about this week as we talk about communication and the hurt that comes when we don’t do it effectively or empathetically. You can always share your thoughts @besttonest on Facebook and Instagram.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s never too late to find a new passion. Here are a couple of tips and tools.   Deep-Seat Garden Kneeler  Weck Jars  Sophie Conran Ultimate Garden Tool Set  Pocket Pruners  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re harvesting from our gardens, but other than tomatoes, what else will we reap? According to a new British best-seller, The Well-Gardened Mind, so much more. We discuss. No tears.  The Well-Gardened Mind  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Click away on all of our favorites! The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  Composition Notebooks   Notecards/Calling Card   Levi’s   Everlane Black Turtleneck  Austin Fowler Briggs Bag  The Daily Page Planner -- use code NEST10 for 10% off!  Yeti RAMBLER 10 OZ LOWBALL WITH ST ANDARD LID See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guilty pleasures is the theme, so you’d think we’d have a fun little discussion about Naked and Afraid, The Bachelor or chocolate cake. Well, nope. We wander through patriarchy, equal rights, equal pay, resentment, feminism and almost veer off into the restructuring of maternity leave in America. And we laugh… Sarah Von Bargen is our guest. Check out her work at yesandyes.org.   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Follow us into the end of summer with the August love list:  @satiregram Great instagram follow! Pukka tea Chamomile, vanilla, manuka honey   Bric’s luggage   Chameleon Coffee Concentrate   Summer Tomatoes -- Valencia Orange, Yellow Teardrop and Sweet 100 My Herbed Potato Salad Recipe It’s all in the The Nest. That’s our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are eagerly awaiting new baby Ries! We are also inspired by @carsondaly with his thoughts about his new baby girl: www.today.com  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.     See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wrapping up the summer with a strong Watch, Read, Listen! The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  Watch:  Geraldine Ferraro: Paving the Way  The People vs OJ Simpson  Read: New Yorker: Protest Delivered the 19th Amendment   Achtung Baby: An American Mom on the German Art of Raising Self-Reliant Children  Listen: The Greatest Showman   Folklore   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leadership coach Jo Saxton joins the conversation. She is an author, speaker, and podcaster. She is asking the big questions: Where do you have influence? Who were you before anybody told you who you were supposed to be? Great chat and some really good laughs!  Find out more about Jo here: josaxton.com   Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author/Educator Meredith Sinclair sticks around The Nest to share wisdom with parents struggling with teaching at home. To find out more about Meredith go to: Meredith Plays and her book Well Played.   The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful And delicious things that make our home just where we want to be See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The back-to-school season has never felt like this. It’s a mixture of fear, anger, anticipation and sadness. We’re talking to author Meredith Sinclair about how her family is navigating all those emotions. She is an educator, author and lifestyle expert. Click here for: Her most recent appearance on the Today show and her book Well Played.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Straight from Dr. Bobbi Wegner. These are the apps she recommends to help manage stress and all that comes with it!  Acupressure: Heal Yourself https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/acupressureBhealByourself/id429680650 (iPhone) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ammobile.acupressure (Android) Headspace: Meditation & Mindfulness https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/headspace.comBmeditationBmindfulness/id493145008 (iPhone) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getsomeheadspace.android&hl=en (Android) Relax Melodies https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/relaxBmelodiesBwhiteBnoise/id314498713?mt=8 (iPhone) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ipnossoft.rma.free&hl=en (Android) Self Help for Anxiety Management See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Bobbi Wegner is back to help us improve our mind/body connection. She is a clinical psychologist who focuses on the impact of stress on parents, kids, and families. She teaches at Harvard in Human Development and Psychology at Harvard and is cofounder of nouVenu (NEW V ENU), an online platform that supports modern parents and families. Learn more about Dr. Wegner’s work here: https://nouvenu.com/  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July people! it’s July! We’re clearly in a serious mood, so if you are too, take a look at the ways you can finish the month strong! Watch: “Hannah”   https://www.amazon.com/Hanna-Saoirse-Ronan/dp/B005CMSDLE “Athlete A” https://www.netflix.com/title/81034185 “Babysitters Club”  https://www.netflix.com/title/81005407 Read: “All My Sons” Arthur Miller  https://frielingretc.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/all-my-sons-script.pdf “White Fragility”  https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414 Listen: The Daily from the New York Times (podcast) “New Insights About the Coronavirus” July 6  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s back to school time. Or is it? We chat about how we're feeling about the decision parents are going to have to make in the next couple of weeks. We're also inspired by the New Yorker article below to reimagine the classes offered in high school. Fun.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  To laugh, read this: Subjects I wish My High School Had Offered   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re sharing some of our Instagram fun follows. Change up your feed!  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  And here they are: @diane_keaton @misfithistory @women_ofhistory @sharethemicmn @josaxton @thedrippingroot  @themochagardener See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elizabeth is on the The Kelly Clarkson Show and it’s a big, darn deal. Join our conversation about fat shaming, dysfunctional behavior and kindness. Whew.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Elizabeth talk about it here: https://www.twincitieslive.com/only-on-tcl/13245/7-8-host-chat/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Annalicia Niemela from exercise180.com stuck around f or The Nest to pass along the tools she uses to feel good. Don’t we all want Yoga toes… The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  Check these out:  Manduka PRO Yoga Mats  GoFit Massage Ball  YogaToes  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So good. Annalicia Niemela is back to sort through the language of life. If you are feeling a bit spin-ney, a bit out of control, this is the conversation you’ll want to hear. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  For more of information about Annalicia, go to: www.exercise180.com  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy 4th of July! Mask up and go out and play! We’re listing some of our summer essentials. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!   Summer Essentials: Roasting Skewers - Extendable Rotating Marshmallow Roasting Sticks   Splash Pad  Victory Blanket   REI Co-op Camp Tarp 16   Sunscreen - BeautyCounter and All Good Sun   Sun Protective Clothing  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What will you be doing when you are 68? What are you doing now to make sure that you are ready. Today we’re talking about making a long-view plan. Also, there’s a little bonus rant in the middle. Love those.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  Read this for inspiration: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/08/science/challenger-deep-kathy-sullivan-astronaut.html#:~:text=Astronaut%20Kathy%20Sullivan%20Becomes%20First,Deep%20%2D%20The%20New%20York%20Times  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Three sisters, three babies and lots of fabo-baby gear. It’s time for a quick chat on the Nest. It’s our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  Cool Baby Stuff:  Halo Bassinest Swivel Sleeper Premiere Series   Doona Liki Trike   LaVie Warming Lactation Massager   Stoke high chair   foldable stroller   Diaper Clutch   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Soooo…this is sad, but important. We want you all to take a moment to talk to your families about what it means to get sick right now. In many cities, hospitals are still a bit overwhelmed, so it’s time, as best you can, to come up with a family strategy. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We hope you all are staying safe and well. How are you caring for yourself and your family? The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be!  Here is how we’re de-stressing: Scentered Sleep Well Therapy Balm    Ananda Hemp 125 MG CBD oil topical OR shop Lemon Laine   Bach Rescue Remedy    Sound Machine   Acupressure Mat   Murshroom Coffee  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Parenting is challenging enough -- add in a global pandemic and many families feel like they're barely treading water. Today's guest is Dr. Bobbi Wegner. She's a Supervising Clinical Psychologist at Boston Behavioral Medicine, a Lecturer at Harvard and the co-founder of a new web site that connects families to parenting coaches. If you've been feeling like you're not the parent, partner or person you want to be during this uncertain time, this conversation is for you.  NouVenu is offering a free 30 minute coaching session -- check out their web site for more information!   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s time again for WATCH, READ, LISTEN on The Nest, our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Here’s what we’re doing this month:  "Fleabag"  Jerry Seinfeld “23 Hours to Kill” comedy special on Netflix   "13th"   Hidden Valley Road  Clean Eating Magazine  Eating Well  1619 Podcast  White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re exploring what it means to have an effective conversation about race in our communities. Seena Hodges joins the conversation today. She is the founder of The Woke Coach™. Seena facilitate s conversations about equity, diversity, inclusion, education and empowerment. She can inspire all of us to open our hearts and minds to a deeper understanding of racial injustice. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re listing the things we love right now—actually mostly the people we are loving right now! The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be.  And check these out:  Wooden Letter Organizer   We Love Lake Street   The Sanctuary   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are having the conversation that many of you are having in your homes—injustice, fear, sadness and hope. Join ours and send us your thoughts in the Facebook group or on Instagram @besttothenest. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following a friend’s recommendation is the best way to get to know the talented makers in any community. So friends, we’ve got some suggestions for you. Check these out:  Carolina's Chocolate  H&H Honey  Butcher Box  Veggie Buds Club  Yellow Hutch Farm  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Karen Weiss and her family live and work on Little Foot Farm in Afton, MN ra ising heritage hogs, grass fed beef and lamb along with vegetables, herbs and fruit. It’s a truly beautiful farm where the animals live outside, the family lives on site and something is always growing -- even in the dead of a Minnesota winter. Today we’re talking about why small farms like Karen’s are so important and how a relationship with where your food comes from can change the way you cook and eat in your home.  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  Little Foot Farm Facebook  Little Foot Farm YouTube  Best to the Nest Zoom Happy Hour  Win a chance to chat with Best to the Nest's Elizabeth Ries and Margery Punnett in their Zoom Happy Hour on Thursday, June 11 from 5-6pm! 20 winners will be invited to join an hour long Zoom meeting room chat with Elizabeth, Margery, and 19 other Best to the Nest listeners. You'll talk about whatever is on your minds, ask questions, and discuss bringing your best to the nest. Once selected, PodMN will send you the necessary zoom instructions. You don't need to have a webcam to participate, but it would be great if you did so Elizabeth and Margery can see all of your smiling faces! If you don't have a webcam you will be able to call into a phone number. To win: Be logged in on the PodMN app (available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store) and listen to 30 minutes daily of the Best to the Nest podcast on the PodMN app and earn a chance to win. When you listen for at least 30 minutes in a day you will get one entry towards the prize! Contest ends May 31, 2020 at 11:45pm.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of us is a little more anxious than the other about the next couple of months. How are we continuing to stock our homes to fight the Corona virus? You’ll hear two different perspectives on this episode of The Nest.  The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be germ free!  Finger pulse oximeter   AirLife Volumetric Incentive Spirometer   UV Sanitizers   Organic Hand Sanitizer  Babyganics Wipes  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oh my gosh, we’re looking back on our high school graduations and college days and thinking about all the graduating seniors and their parents. What should parents say? How should they help their young adults cope? What are the right choices? Lots of questions. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s time again for WATCH, READ, LISTEN on The Nest, our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Here’s what we’re devouring this month:  Watch: The Last Dance on ESPN  A Million Little Things on ABC  Read: Letters From Thailand   Let It Rot  Listen: Glee: The Complete Season Two   It’s A Great Day to be Alive by Travis Tritt  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Teacher and entrepreneur Jill Miller joins us to talk about the power of building. She is the owner of Projects in Person in Hopkins, Minnesota. Her project-based workshops teach basic building skills. Find out more: www.projectsinperson.com  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re listing the things we love right now—Mother’s Day gifts to give and receive. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be.  Margery: The New Healthy Bread in Five   Gardenia Blooming Shrub  Pajamas  Linen Bedding  Pink Velvet Slippers  Elizabeth: Flower CSA  MasterClass   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eva Sabet joins us today. She is a fabulous baker and the owner of Swedish Crown Bakery in Anoka, Minnesota. She is talented and so thoughtful about ingredients and intention while she bakes and chats about how all of that translates to taste. This is such a yummy conversation. Find out more here: http://swedishcrownbakery.com/  Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

undefined

undefined

Today we talk supplies for Chickens, Gardens and Bread! And that is what we do in The Nest. It’s our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Chicken Resources: Egg Plant Supply and A Chicken in Every Yard  Garden Resources: Gardeners and Seed Savers  Bread: https://artisanbreadinfive.com/   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Make your home take care of you! That’s the conversation we’re having, and it makes sooooo much sense. What is it really like to have chickens in yard? A garden growing in the yard? And a fresh loaf of bread in the oven. That is the life…Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s time again for WATCH, READ, LISTEN on The Nest, our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Here’s what we’re consuming this month:  Watch: Season 3 Ozark on Netflix  Little Fires Everywhere on Hulu   Read: Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family   The Mama Natural Week-By-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by Genevieve Howland   Listen: I Am Sam Soundtrack   Maybe You Should Talk to Someone -- Lori Gottlieb   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It is an understatement to say that these are complicated times. In all of this sad mess, we search for balance. We discuss what we're grateful for and what we're grieving. Yes, she’s talking about gratitude. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re listing the things we love right now. Easy. Fun. Sparks of joy!  Trader Joe's Ginger Syrup (if you can't find it at the store) -- here's a recipe!    Haagen Daz Crispy Trio Layers: Salted Caramel & Chocolate   Target Rain Boots   Ilia Beauty  Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40   Yogi Peach Detox Tea   Chicken Daffodil Yellow Sloggers   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How are we supposed to cope in a pandemic? We have worries about the people we love, worries about job security, worries about our retirement funds? Today we talk about faith with our guest Reverend Doctor Ian Punnett. He is the author of How to Pray When You’re Pissed at God and is married to one of us. Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oh come on, play along with us. One of our favorite writers @stephaniemarch started the #shortlistofgoodthings. We talk about ours, but we would love to see yours. Please post on instagram and tag @besttothenest, @itsmemargery, @elizries and of course @stephaniemarch! The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. How about this headline: How the Corona Virus Exposes the Great Lie of Modern Motherhood. Today we discuss!   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Let’s strengthen our IMMUNE systems everybody! We are joined by Senia Mae. She is a licensed acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner. Her clinic Healing InSight in St. Paul helps people with everything from fertility to pain relief. She also joined us for episode 25 of Best to the Nest for an episode called “ANXIETY” -- which has been one of our most downloaded episodes. Find more information about Senia here: https://healinginsightonline.com/   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. Oh my…here we go. We’re having a great conversation with Senia Mae. Senia Mae is a licensed acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner. Her clinic Healing InSight in St. Paul helps people with everything from fertility to pain relief. She joined us for episode 25 of Best to the Nest for an episode called “ANXIETY” -- which has been one of our most downloaded episodes. Find more information about Senia here: https://healinginsightonline.com/   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. It’s a perfect time for friend recommendations! Here are ours:  WATCH Margery  The Way Back Soon to be on HBO+ Elizabeth  Love is Blind Netflix  READ Margery Letters from Thailand Translated by Susan Kepner  Elizabeth  Untamed By Glennon Doyle  Audible  LISTEN Margery  Feels Like Home, Norah Jones Elizabeth  “The Man,” Taylor Swift See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We start the podcast with these words of comfort from Roman Catholic Bishop Edward Scharfenberger, “Home is the safest place to weather a storm.” We hope that this podcast has helped you prepare you nest to weather the storm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Share your favorite food memories with us on Facebook or Instagram. Ours start with Betty Crocker and the Highland Grill sweet potato fries.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. Amy Thielen is here! Yay! She is a chef, a TV cook, and a two-time James Beard Award-winning writer. She’s the author of The New Midwestern Table (a cookbook) and Give a Girl a Knife (a memoir). After ten years cooking in New York City restaurants, Amy returned to Northern Minnesota with her artist husband Aaron to a rural Park Rapids home that he built. She writes, cooks and gardens -- and is at home in the kitchen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We share the influencers that bring us joy on Instagram! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We are joined by Sara Bartlett to talk about influencer content and culture. She is a frequent Twin Cities Live regular and spent a decade as a plus size fashion blogger. Big questions and a couple of answers on this one… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We’re sharing what we’re watching, reading and listening to. If you’ve got a little free time, check out our suggestions for this month’s WRL:  WATCH Elizabeth  Morning Show  Apple + Margery  Law and Order SVU Season 1  Hulu  READ Elizabeth:  Open Book Jessica Simpson   Margery: Talkling to Strangers Malcom Gladwell   LISTEN Margery Harry Styles The Chain  Harry Styles Still the One  Harry Styles Sign of the Times   Carpool Karaoke with Jame Corden   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. Each of your kids will cost you close to a quarter of a million dollars to raise. So today, we’re chatting about the questions we should be asking before we have children, but it feels a little awkward.  How much does it cost to raise a child   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Our homes are filled with fevers, coughing and soup. The ancient Romans had a formula for health and wellness, at least according to: Italy Magazine or take Elizabeth's advice for Cecils Deli.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. Do you want a career, a couple of babies AND a successful relationship with your mate? We think that equation should start with a big thank you! Read here for the article that inspired this equation.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Tradition is the way to go on this holiday! Listen and see what we’re talking about. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We’re talking about grieving, saying good-bye, and coping with estrangement. It was a tough start to 2020, but as always we talk our way through it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. When was the last time you had a conversation about lemon curd and scones??? Join ours. Find the recipes here: Lemon Curd and Cranberry Orange Scones   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We’re chatting about the ways to bring sun into your life even when nature isn’t cooperating. Spa anyone? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We have very different experiences when it comes to girl trips, but we do have suggestions! If you’re ready for some fun or a day at the spa, we’ve got a couple of suggestions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. We’re thinking hard this week about our families of origin. Inspired by the royal drama Megxit, how should we think about our own families? What boundaries do we have a right to create when building our nests? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We’re sharing what we’re watching, reading and listening to. If you’ve got a little free time, check out our suggestions for this month’s WRL:  Marriage Story  Kate & Leopold  The Cancer Revolution  The Atlantic: The Miseducation of the American Boy   The Gold Digger Podcast  Walk The Line  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. This is part two of our conversation with Dr. Heidi Croatt. The topic: How do we She teach our children to make good decisions. It’s such a good conversation, no matter what age your children are.  Dr. Croatt regularly speaks to parenting groups through her education program 'Beyond Birds & Bees: Communicating Your Values to Raise Sexually Healthy Kids.’ She provides parents information and guidelines on how to communicate with their children, of all ages, about sex. Find out more about Dr. Croatt here:  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We’re sharing our little habits that will make our homes more sustainable. We’re trying…little by little.  Bees Wrap  Mightynest  The True Cost  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. It’s a new decade and we are determined to feel good. Ask yourself this question: What did you do really well in 2019 that you will continue to do in 2020? No resolutions for us, just affirmations!  BTTN Play of the Day: Good Day  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Yikes! It’s almost 2020 people! Let’s do a couple of cleansing breaths and spend some time with our fabulous friend Annalicia Niemela. Annalicia Niemela’s groundbreaking philosophy helps people find their unique healthy-living sweet spot and it involves a Venn diagram. Yay!  Find out more about Annalicia here: www.exercise180.com  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We share what went under our trees and hope that all of you had very happy holidays! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. As we make the final preparations for Christmas, we remind ourselves to slow down, laugh, and take in the moments that really matter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We’re chatting about what it means to live a non-disposable life. For us, it starts with buy once, buy right. We’re sharing products and laughs.  Find out more about what we love: Bric's Milano, Avocado Mattresses, Vitamix, PackIt Lunch Bag  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Anna Hillegass joins us to share her philosophy on home. She is the owner of The Foundry Home Goods store in Minneapolis where they sell “simple, useful and beautiful objects for the home.”  See her shop here: https://www.thefoundryhomegoods.com/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. If you’ve got a little free time, check these out: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Biggest Little Farm, Give a Girl a Knife, Watermelon Sugar, Sign of the Times, and Home for Christmas.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. With the holidays all around us, we wanted to take a moment to share some thoughts about loss and grief, and we are joined by Sarah Longacre. She is the founder of Blooma. Blooma is an amazing place where mothers are empowered and supported during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Sarah is a mother to Metta and angel baby Sophia Love. She shares her story of loss and helps us understand how to support friends and family in times of grief.  Find out more about Sarah here: Blooma.com   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We have just a couple more thoughts about kindness and the holiday season. Suggestion here: Heifer  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. How do you think kind humans are created? Is it nature or nurture? What should you do to raise a kind child? We think the answer starts with something very simple. That’s the chat this week. Read: Teaching Kids Kindness and American's Epidemic of Unkindness  Listen: Try A Little Kindness  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We’re sharing our recipes for a very happy Thanksgiving and hoping all of you are surrounded by the people you love and lots of laughter!  Patti Labell's Mac and Cheese  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. We’re talking about gratitude this week, but we may have gotten a bit sidetracked. Hang with us and much gratitude will come in the end, and isn’t that the way it’s supposed to be? Benefits of Gratitude  Benefits of Practicing Gratitude  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. What an exhilarating time to be a parent of young children! Disney has finally opened the vault and you can stream EVERYTHING! (Maybe you want to skip over the 70s.) We share our favs! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. This week we are joined by our very first doctor on the podcast, Dr. Heidi Croatt. She regularly speaks to parenting groups with her education program 'Beyond Birds & Bees: Communicating Your Values to Raise Sexually Healthy Kids.’ She provides parents information and guidelines on how to communicate with their children, of all ages, about sex. Find out more about Dr. Croatt here: http://www.communicatingyourvalues.com/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Please share your WRL picks in the Facebook group or on our posts on Instagram and Twitter! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. We like to think of this as a happy hour episode. We’re having a conversation about friendship just as if we were sipping wine together in Elizabeth’s kitchen. Speaking of wine, this is one we love when the weather gets chilly: Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Claret Cabernet Sauvignon, aromas of blackberries, cherries, cigar box and minerals, flavors of raspberries, cocoa and anise. Yum.  And for the kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMN4JZ8crVY  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We’ve asked Kate Doubler, The Real Food RN, for her best immunity builders as we head into cold and flu season. We also share a couple of our own. For the record, here are the smoothie ingredients: Raw honey, spinach, carrots, yams, garbanzo beans, cucumber, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, aloe vera juice, orange juice, multivitamin, magnesium, select beets capsules, and flaxseed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. What’s for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Seriously, that is one of the most important conversations you should be having in your home, and it’s what we’re talking about with Kate Doubler, The Real Food RN. Stick to end to find out about what Kate has done to her home to truly make it a well nest! Find out more about Kate here: https://realfoodrn.com/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We’re chatting about the struggle with style, size and the pieces that bring us peace.  Delancey Herringbone Tight  Jackets by Marrakech   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. This is such a great conversation with Catherine Sheppard of “The Life Styled”. She is a Los Angeles based fashion stylist, blogger, fashion Feng Shui expert, and mom. We digging into the connection between shopping, style and a sense of well-being. Find out more about Catherine: Related links: https://www.thelifestyled.com/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Please share your picks in the Facebook group or on our posts on Instagram and Twitter!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. BOO! We’re talking Halloween, teenagers and trick-or-treating! Stop by, grab some Reese’s and enjoy.  CountryLiving Halloween  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Today, we’ve got all the tools you need to make your renovation move like an efficient solar-powered machine. Maybe not all the tools, but we will share a couple of ideas that made our renovations successful. Remember this people, be brave!  Renovation Handbook  Paint Colors  Paint Fan Deck  Marble Knobs  Brass and Acrylic   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. We’ve both worked on big renovation projects, and today were sharing our best advice on how to stay on budget, how to stay married, and how to stay sane. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Watercolors, cook books, Judy, Henry, Lena and Ron. What do they all have in common? Just listen when you have a moment.  Judy Garland  Porgy and Bess  Magnolia Journal  What to Cook  Watercolor Box  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. We’re joined this week by Julie Burton, author of The Self-Care Solution: A Modern Mother’s Must-Have Guide to Health and Well-Being, for an important conversation about creativity. Serious stuff ladies. Pull out the wine and finger paint. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We’ve got a couple of product suggestions that will help you stay organized. Guess which one of us has a label gun and actually uses it? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Running a household is just like running a corporation. It’s all about time management and efficiency. This week we chat with The Daily Page creator Dani Bruflodt about this very big thought: How we spend our days is how we live our lives.  Manage well people! Find out more here: https://thyme-is-honey.com/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. This a new feature we’ll do once a month. Please share your picks in the Facebook group or on our posts on Instagram and Twitter! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Inspired by an article in Fast Company, we talk about how hard it is to blend work and family. So many women hide the responsibilities they have at home because they are afraid that they will compromise their credibility at work. That’s just the beginning of the discussion… https://www.fastcompany.com/90381091/my-mother-didnt-tell-anyone-at-work-that-she-had-kids  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We have a couple of ways to find happiness on a budget, and we would love to see yours. Join us on Facebook and Instagram @BesttotheNest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Today we are talking to Sarah Von Bargen about money and her Yes and Yes blog. So many nuggets…and laughs…just look at the title of this episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. And we love watching MOVIES. This week, we’ve got movie suggestions that may actually help your marriage. Seriously! And remember, we’re not therapists, we’ve just had some. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Who would you call if you wanted great advice about how to have a happy marriage? JLo went right to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. That’s worth a conversation! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. It was so wonderful to meet some of the Nesters at the Minnesota State Fair. Listen now to the Q & A at the Fair. Such good questions! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Thank you to everyone that came out to the Minnesota State Fair for Best to the Nest LIVE. It was wonderful to chat, meet and take pictures with you. We've started a tradition, and we can’t wait to see you next year! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. WE are very excited that will will have a chance to MEET YOU at Minnesota State Fair. We are ready to eat. Here’s the list: Pronto Pups, Corn Dogs, Roasted Corn, Pickle Dogs, Fire Dogs, Turkey-to-Go Sandwich, Scotch Egg, Jerky, French Fries and all the new foods! Be here: KSTP Building on the corner Carnes and Chambers on the Minnesota State Fairground at 10:30 AM! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. The most beautiful things in our homes, of course, the husbands. Today, meet Jay Reimers! So many questions…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode that's all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Instead of back to school supplies, we’re talking about the supplies WE need to move into fall. Check out the Thyme is Honey Daily Page Notepad, boots, plaid shirts, and pajamas.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. If you’re dreading back to school and the homework routine, don’t worry! We’ve pulled in parenting and education expert Jenny Hanlon. And a little surprise, we both have very extreme views on this topic!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. We’ve got some suggestions for go-to comfort food when everything else just seems like too much. And please don’t forget to visit us at the Minnesota State Fair! We would love to meet our fellow Nesters!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. We’re chatting about taking the easy road, not the high road, when it comes to certain parts of parenting. Sometimes its okay to hire it out or simply just not do it at all. Free yourself young mothers! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We’ve got soothing suggestions to put the whole family to bed. Find them here and then sweet dreams! Por Nuestros Ninos  Silk Pillowcase  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. We’re definitely in a musing mood. How do you savor the sweet moments of raising your children? We think rituals help, especially at bedtime. We hope you’ll share yours with us on Facebook or Instagram! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We have some very definite ideas on how to create a comfy guest room. Listen and look.  Hotel Collection Bedding  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Open the doors and let the love in! Sometimes it can be a tricky little dance between a gracious host and a grateful guest. We’re chatting about that and why it matters! And you know which one of us has this all buttoned up! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Love, love, love our suggestions this week. For the moms anxious about their kids going back to school check out, https://www.coreknowledge.org. And for the moms feeling a li ttle overwhelmed by their toddlers, this one is for you, http://janceedunn.net/books/how-not-to-hate-your-husband-after-kids/   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Join the conversation as we chat about the sometimes crushing mental load of motherhood. How do you cope when it’s overwhelming? We have some thoughts and some suggestions. Girlfriends and laughter is a good start. A light, light reading for you: A Happiness Gap Between Fathers and Mothers  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. After an joy-filled week in Paris, we are brainstorming on how to bring Paris back into our kitchens. Spoons and bread? Yes, these are good suggestions. Find out more here:  Spoons   Bread  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. I called in from Paris this week, and I am hoping that I signed up for the right AT&T international plan! We’re having a really good conversation about turning our kids into travelers, eating a chocolate croissant a day, and other ways to bring a bit of Paris home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We love cake. Enough said.  Lemon Cake  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. We have such a wonderful guest this week. Megan Tamte wanted to change the experience of clothes shopping for women and now owns a 150-million dollar company called Evereve. She shares her wisdom on how to build a company, nurture a family, and grow spiritually all at the same time. Evereve  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We’re talking about changing how we think of exercise. Here are the tools we’re using to keep moving! Peloton  Yoga  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Author and and former executive producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show Sheri Salata has lots to say about navigating life. Her book, The Beautiful No: And Other Tales of Trial, Transcendence, and Transformation, is a memoir about the struggles Sheri faced in order to build a fully-integrated life. The conversation is sooo good.  The Beautiful No  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. We’re chatting about summer essentials that are making us smile! And a question to consider. What was the cool shoe when you were in high school? Elizabeth-Birkenstock. Me-Dr. Scholl Shoes. Find summer fun here:   Birkenstock  Dr. Scholl's  Flojos  Spec Mighty Pack Plus: Sadly, no longer available.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Soooo, how many days a week do you actually want to spend with your husband or partner? Gwyneth Paltrow says the magic number is 4. We discuss “living apart together” and other tricky things about marriage. Just for fun, the next time you see Elizabeth, tell her your husband is your best friend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. This week, we’ve been shopping hot burners and hot tubs. Hot Burners   Hot Tubs  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. This week, we’re really energized because Elizabeth has a big hole in the back of her house and the money is flying out. Yes, we’re talking home renovation. How do you stay on budget and stay married during a reno? Thoughts? Advice?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Food and dining editor Stephanie March from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine joins us on this episode of The Nest as we share our drinks of the summer. Japenese Whisky  Whiskey Del Bac  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. Well, it’s actually six. Writer Stephanie March joins the conversation about the three words we would use to describe ourselves pre-motherhood and the three words we use to describe ourselves now. No tears this time, just a fun little romp through our spongey brains. Follow Stephanie @stephaniemarch on Instagram and see her beautiful post about her mom.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Light an Aveda Shampure candle and grab the The Beautiful No for a perfect start to the weekend!  Aveda  The Beautiful No  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. This episode is a most wonderful conversation with Jodi Livon. She is an intuitive coach, psychic and medium. We chat about clearing our inner clutter so that we can hear what our intuition is telling us. Jodi calls it the language of the soul. Join us for love and laughter!  Find out more about Jodi:  https://www.theintuitivecoach.com/  And you may want a little bit of this: https://www.amazon.com/slp/sage-to-burn-for-cleansing/288wps69obwu59f  And Elizabeth needs these: https://shop.lululemon.com/p/women-pants/Into-Something-Good-Pant/_/prod9270605?color=36763  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. And in the nest this week? CBD oil and a couple of other tips on enjoying Sundays.  Take a look at these: https://www.yuyobotanics.com/shop  https://lemonlaine.com  https://www.styleanddwell.com/product/mini-menu-board/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. But what about Sundays? Are you cranky, anxious, overwhelmed by the week ahead? We share what we do to free ourselves from the Sunday Scaries. And no, whiskey’s not the answer to this one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday. It’s all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. This week, we share tips about spring cleaning. We have a wish list AND a to-do list. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is a podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. In this week’s episode, we chat about how we handle travel without children and the importance of time alone with your significant other. And well, we each had a glass of wine while we chatted and that may be responsible for several digressions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nest is our mini-sode released every Thursday that's all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. The best gift you can give young moms is free. We discuss! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best to the Nest is a podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. In this week’s episode, Elizabeth brings back all that she learned from her trip to Norway. We chat about how she was inspired by the daily life of a Norwegian goat farmer and how she ate lots of cheese. Does it get better than that? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Best to the Nest" is a podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. In this week’s episode, we talk about our own anxiety and how acupuncture, sleep and diet can help us all!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Best to the Nest" is a podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. In this week’s episode, we talk to Joan Steffend, the Emmy Award-winning television host, author and one of the kindest people we know. Oh my goodness, this women is full of wisdom. Join us as we talk about how to raise kind children. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“The Nest” is our mini-sode released every Thursday that's all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. This week, we share a couple of suggestions on how to reconnect with your mate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Best to the Nest" is a podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. In this week’s episode, we reveal the dark side of any happy marriage—the good fight! This episode is full of confessions, but there are no tears this week. We share the bad habits that escalate a fight and the tips that keep a fight from doing marital damage.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“The Nest” is our mini-sode released every Thursday that's all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. This week, reading recommendations for the kids. We’ve got chickens, hares, ducks, and dogs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Best to the Nest" is a podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. In this week’s episode, animal stories! Can you follow this: chickens, bees, and Elizabeth pees. Yup, that’s the podcast and trust me, there’s one guaranteed laugh in this one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“The Nest” is our mini-sode released every Thursday that's all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. This week, we share a short list of our favorite friends on Instagram and Twitter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Best to the Nest" is a podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. In this week’s episode, we chat about Kim Kardashian’s daughter North and what it means to have a digital footprint as a child. What are the appropriate boundaries we should set for children? What kind of social media habits are we modeling for children? How do we protect the nest from digital intruders? So many questions, so few answers. Muse with us for awhile. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“The Nest” is our mini-sode released every Thursday that's all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be. Well, actually, this week we’re talking about the faces we want to see. I’m finding my eyebrows and Elizabeth is scattering diamond dust. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Best to the Nest" is a podcast all about creating happy, healthy, beautiful homes that prepare us to fly. For this week’s episode, take out a pen and paper, because we both took notes on this one. You’ll meet Laura Lemon. She is the founder of Lemon Laine, beauty and wellness shops in Nashville and Houston. She is kind, curious and filled with wisdom on how to feel good from the inside out! Find out more at www.lemonlaine.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"The Nest" is a mini-sode released every Thursday about the delicious, delightful and cozy things that make our homes just where we want to be. This time, we share a couple of our very favorite home-decorating Instagram accounts and websites. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Best to the Nest" is a podcast about creating strong, comforting, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. This week, interior designer Susie Ries joins the podcast with great advice on big decorating decisions. And who knew one of us had very strong opinions about decorating with books? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"The Nest" is a mini-sode released every Thursday about the delicious, delightful and cozy, things that make our homes just where we want to be. For the new kitchen owner, we’re talking kitchen essentials. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Best to the Nest" is a podcast about creating strong, comforting, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. This week, what happens when a Hirschey marries a Ries? Elizabeth tells the full story. We’re also talking about kitchen renovations and family revelations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While Elizabeth hangs at her sister’s wedding, Margery tests how long she can talk to herself about homemaking. With the help of Good Housekeeping’s Guide to Successful Homemaking, the 1963 edition, Margery learns the proper way to do everything. See how long she lasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"The Nest" is a mini-sode released every Thursday about the delicious, cozy, beautiful, and fun things that make home just where we want to be. But what about when you need to leave? We’ve got tips about traveling, strolling, and flying and the surprising ways to find peace on road. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Best to the Nest" is a podcast about bringing your best self home. We had a busy week marrying people and staying married. We chat about what marriage looks like today and the challenges of having what experts call a “non-normative” marriage. And oh yeah…one of us actually said, “If I’m being totally honest…” Good stuff always comes after the exclamation! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"The Nest" is a mini-sode released every Thursday about the delicious, cozy, beautiful, and fun things that make home just where we want to be. We’re talking dinner and a massage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Best to the Nest" is a podcast about being your best self at home. This week, we are soooo happy to welcome back Meredith Sinclair. She is the author of Well Played: The Ultimate Guide to Awakening Your Family’s Playful Spirit. She shows us how to have more fun with our mates. You can find out everything you need to know about her at meredithplays.com. Beware, there is talk of nudity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"The Nest" is a mini-sode released every Thursday about the delicious, cozy, beautiful, and fun things that make home just where we want to be. We’re talking about the classic movies we love to share with our families. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are so excited to introduce you to Meredith Sinclair, author of Well Played: The Ultimate Guide to Awakening Your Family’s Playful Spirit. You can find out everything you need to know about her at meredithplays.com. She is our Tuesday bundle of joy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"The Nest” is a mini-sode released every Thursday about the delicious, cozy, beautiful, and fun things that make home just where we want to be. This week, we chat about the little things we do to recenter ourselves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Best to the Nest" is a podcast about bringing your best self home. And well, there’s a lot to take in on this one. I know it’s cliche, but we laughed, we cried, and then we laughed again. You’ll meet Alice Seuffert, blogger, cook and wonderful mom who helps us solve morning chaos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"The Nest" are mini-sodes released every Thursday about the delicious, cozy, beautiful, and fun things that are making their homes the place they want to be most. This week, Elizabeth shares an easy family dinner solution, while Margery is loving something ever so slightly less wholesome.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margery Punnett and Elizabeth Ries have reunited for Best To The Nest, a weekly podcast about creating strong, comforting, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. This introduction sets the scene for episodes to come. Welcome to Best To The Nest!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margery Punnett and Elizabeth Ries used to be talk radio co-hosts on myTalk 107.1 FM in Minnesota. Many of their most personal conversations happened during commercial breaks, and those are the basis for this podcast about creating strong, comforting, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. Coming soon!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.