Best to the Nest with Margery & Elizabeth

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#...

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...

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 Togethe r by Dr. Sherry...

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 Watch: Dark Pale  Amazon Prime Read:  Sacred Cow  by Diana Rodgers and Robb Wolf Listen:  KFAN the Initials Game Best to the Nest  is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. Se...

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%20podca...

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 Or the furniture that is broken or outdated?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 po...

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!  Elizabeth Watch:  Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions   https://g.co/kgs/m8eNUg Read:  The Paris Daughte r by Kristin Harmel https://www.amazon.com/Paris-Daughter-Kristin-Harmel/dp/1982191708/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=85fdf629-8175-459d-80ce-759e0638227f Listen:  Taylor Swift Eras tour Spotify playlist  Margery Watch:   Living  on Netflix Read:  T The Wonderful Story of...

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 Ne...

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-5184605 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...

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-5184605 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/...

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.com/book/show/50892338-legendborn The Marvellers  by Dhonielle Clayton  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56896065-the-marvellers?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Eg5gbuq7lM&rank=3 Listen:  Coraline  by Neil Gai...

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 pr...

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...

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://healinginsightonlin...

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.goodreads.com/en/book/show/4137.Me_Talk_Pretty_One_Day Elizabeth: Watch:  Daisy Jones and The Six  on Amazon Prime Read:  Kitchens of The Great Midwest  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24821580-kitchens-of-...

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 fl...

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...

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.c...

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 Califor...

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 Finding: Diaries (1977–2002) ,  Happy-Go-Lucky  David Sedaris Audible  Elizabeth:  Watch:  Your Place of Mine  Netflix Read:  The Song of Achilles  Madeline Miller  Listen:  The Wellness Mama  Podcast Best...

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 abou...

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 .