Best to the Nest with Margery & Elizabeth

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.