Best to the Nest with Margery & Elizabeth

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 rep...Read more

EP. 460 Best to the Nest: October 2025 WRL Margery: Watch: Somebody Feed Phil Netflix Read:  Franny and Zooey by J. D. Salinger and Charlotte’s Web E. B. White...Read more

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 go...Read more

EP. 458 Best to the Nest: Spontaneous Prose 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...Read more

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 ou...Read more

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...Read more

Margery: Watch: The Materialists Amazon Prime Read: Love In the Time of  Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez Listen: I Regret Almost Everything by Keith M...Read more

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...Read more

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 l...Read more

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 Tots Eli...Read more

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/bestt...Read more

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/...Read more

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,...Read more

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...Read more

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 Carre Listen: American Rec...Read more

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, plea...Read more

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/...Read more

“What Is the Bathroom Divorce Trend? How Couples Are Reclaiming Their Personal Space” by Rebecca Leib https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/what-is-bathroom-divorce/ Enough said. Please discuss....Read more

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=My3zf6tySVK...Read more

Happy Summer! Watch, Read, and Listen with us! Margery: Watch:  This Beautiful Fantastic on Amazon Prime Read:  My Name is Barbra by Barbra Streisand Listen: Sea Stories by Minnie Driver...Read more

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, autoi...Read more

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....Read more

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 wi...Read more

Watch, read, and listen with us! Margery: Watch: Pride and Prejudice on Amazon Prime Read: The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad Listen: Beethoven Blues by Jon Batiste Elizabeth:...Read more

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 rou...Read more

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 Sma...Read more

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 a...Read more

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 “Nes...Read more

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 Nezhu...Read more

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 importa...Read more

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...Read more

EP. 430 Best to the Nest:  March2025 WRL Happy watching, reading, and listening this week! Margery: Watch: Saturday Night on Netflix Saturday Night Premiere Episode on Ama...Read more

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 s...Read more

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=0 Farm Match: Farm Match https://www.farmmatch.co...Read more

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 o...Read more

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 Un...Read more

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 Lan...Read more

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,...Read more

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 B...Read more

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 Tucci Listen: Heroes by Prince Live a...Read more

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...Read more

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 b...Read more

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 car...Read more

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/3KL...Read more

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: Skeleto...Read more

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,...Read more

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 skinca...Read more

Margery: Remember our talented guests this year - Jena Holliday Wildly Love Coloring Book Sacred Creativity Spoonfuloffaith.com Zoe Francois Zoe Bakes Cookies zo...Read more

Happy watching, reading, and listening this week! Margery: Watch - Quincy on Netflix Read - The Book of Delights by Ross Gay Listen - Endless Summer Vacation by Miley Cyrus Elizabeth:<...Read more

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_k...Read more

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 fo...Read more

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 Skinca...Read more

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 S...Read more

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...Read more

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 w...Read more

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 Skinc...Read more

Happy watching, reading, and listening this week! Margery: Watch: Emily in Paris Netflix Read: Margaret Wise Brown: Awakened by the Moon by Leonard Marcus Listen: Fly and Wide Open Spaces by T...Read more

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 loo...Read more

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 wh...Read more

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...Read more

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-observed...Read more

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 b...Read more

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 sa...Read more

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...Read more

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 at...Read more

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 concer...Read more

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....Read more

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-o...Read more

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 so...Read more

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 infrare...Read more

Happy watching, reading, and listening this week! Margery: Watch: Variety’s Actors on Actors Robert Downey Junior and Mark Ruffalo Read: Raybearer  by Jordan Ifueko https://www.goodreads.com/...Read more

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 eco...Read more

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 ligh...Read more

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 feeli...Read more

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 websit...Read more

Margery Watch: The Idea of You –– Amazon Prime Read: The Thief  by Megan Whalen Turner Listen: Glee: Complete Season 2 Elizabeth Watch: The Idea of You –– Amazon Prime Read: </...Read more

The Show Notes We 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 Spon...Read more

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 comfor...Read more

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....Read more

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 spon...Read more

Margery Watch: Season 7 Will and Grace Amazon Prime Read: The Giver by Louis Lowry Vanderbilt Anderson Cooper Listen: Brand new Day by Sting Elizabeth Watch: Percy Jackson a...Read more

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 materni...Read more

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...Read more

Margery Watch: 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 Cooper Elizabeth Watch: Qu...Read more

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% mone...Read more

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....Read more

https://www.instagram.com/foxmeetsbear/ https://www.foxmeetsbear.com/shop/a-guide-to-seasonal-family-rhythms Such an engaging and fun conversation with Johnna Holmgren of @foxmeetsbear. We explore what it...Read more

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 i...Read more

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.netfli...Read more

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 Priv...Read more

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 wi...Read more

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 Network https://magnolia.com/...Read more

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 taki...Read more

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 jumpin...Read more

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 husban...Read more

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-coope...Read more

Margery’s Picks @maremis_small_art @eatwithsarah_ @thisjess.cooks @makinghomematter Elizabeth’s Picks: @northwoodsfolk @foxmeetsbear s @briahammelinteriors @rana...Read more

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 na...Read more

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 na...Read more

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://ww...Read more

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 l...Read more

Margery: Watch: Deadwood Cinemax Read: George by Alex Gino  Build the Life You Want Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey Listen: Rockferry by Duffy Elizabeth: Watch: Zoë Bakes on...Read more

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...Read more

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 Priv...Read more

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...Read more

Margery: Watch: The Wife Read: Maus by Art Spiegelman Listen: Endless Summer Vacation by Miley Cyrus Elizabeth: Watch: Virgin River on Netflix Read:...Read more

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? In...Read more

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 l...Read more

Margery: Watch: Justified Hulu https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/justified Read: All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson https://www.npr.org/2022/10/25/1130433140/banned-books...Read more

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: <...Read more

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 po...Read more

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, be...Read more

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 podca...Read more

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 ho...Read more

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...Read more

Margery Watch: Hijack  Apple + Woman in Gold Netflix Read: Lotus in a Sea of Fire, by Thich Nhat Hanh Listen: Theft by Finding Diaries 1977-2002 Audible Elizabeth</...Read more

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 podc...Read more

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...Read more

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, c...Read more

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Great month to WRL everybody! Elizabeth Watch: Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions https://g.co/kgs/m8eNUg Read: The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel https://www.amazon.com/P...Read more

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’...Read more

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/marr...Read more

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-s...Read more

Margery Watch: EP. 33 7Best to the Nest: May Watch, Read, Listen Margery: Watch: Ted Lasso on Apple + Season 3 Read: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn https://www.goodreads....Read more

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. S...Read more

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...Read more

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/20...Read more

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...Read more

Margery: Watch: Ted Lasso on Apple + Read: Peter and Wendy  J.M. Barrie https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34268.Peter_Pan Listen: Me Talk Pretty One Day David Sedaris https://www.goo...Read more

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/re...Read more

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...Read more

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 re...Read more

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 @theeme...Read more

Margery Watch: The Last of Us HBO Read: Keywords for Children’s Literature Philip Nel, Lissa Paul and Nina Christensen The Mysteries of Harris Burdick  Chris Van Allburg Listen: Theft by Findi...Read more

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 o...Read more

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. Se...Read more

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 a...Read more

Margery Watch: Slow Horses Apple + Read: Alice in Wonderland Listen: Bruno Mars Elizabeth: Watch: Emily in Paris Netflix Dead to Me NetFlix Read: This is Your Mind on Plant...Read more

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://a...Read more

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 crea...Read more

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,...Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

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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 f...Read more

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!...Read more

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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,...Read more

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 podcas...Read more

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/pr...Read more

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/pri...Read more

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: Wh...Read more

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...Read more

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 pr...Read more

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 Jane...Read more

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...Read more

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 Transf...Read more

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 ch...Read more

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....Read more

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...Read more

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...Read more

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....Read more

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...Read more

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 Sty...Read more

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 ov...Read more

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 favorit...Read more

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 chec...Read more

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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,...Read more

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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...Read more

“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: <...Read more

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...Read more

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 podc...Read more

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 Davi...Read more

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, com...Read more

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 h...Read more

Here’s how we scroll! Margery IG picks: @LunaticaMilano @FashionbyRobertBlack @Chloedallolio @jennifer.garner @bathrooms_of_insta @bordadoesbelto Elizabeth I...Read more

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 s...Read more

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 podca...Read more

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 Vanill...Read more

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 o...Read more

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...Read more

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://art...Read more

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 T...Read more

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 Nes...Read more

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 Po...Read more

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:...Read more

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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 Tw...Read more

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 conv...Read more

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...Read more

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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...Read more

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 u...Read more

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...Read more

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 delight...Read more