Best to the Nest with Margery & Elizabeth

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.c...

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/2013/0...

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...

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 htt...

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://a...

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 Pr...

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/p...

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 S...

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/challeng...

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 Poli...

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://a...

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   Murshro...

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...

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 Privac...

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 p...

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/p...

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://...

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 ho...

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 Incentiv...

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 htt...

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 P...

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/priv...

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/priv...

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, comfortab...