Best to the Nest with Margery & Elizabeth

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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.

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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 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.

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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, 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.

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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.

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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.

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