Best to the Nest with Margery & Elizabeth

This is a back-to-school season like no other. We’ve got lots of thoughts, possible solutions, and then some more 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.

Guest Stephanie Hansen shares a couple of tips about van life essentials and more. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We, maybe like the rest of the world, are experiencing a bit of wanderlust. Podcaster, writer, radio and TV personality Stephanie Hansen joins us to talk about her adventures on the road and shares a bunch of wisdom along the way. You can find out more at: stephaniesdish.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/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Okay, okay, okay. We’re sorry to say, it’s time to talk about back-to-school. Share your great back-to-school traditions with us @besttothenest on facebook, twitter or instagram #besttothenest. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How will you define success for your kids? This is probably a good conversation to have with your partner. Unlike us, do it when you’ve had a little sleep. 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.

A couple of suggestions for the last half of summer: Bearded Butcher Seasonings Flat Top Grill Green Egg Lodge Cast Iron See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thanks to everyone that is a part of the Best to the Nest conversation. For the most part, we love that you reach out and participate on Facebook, Instagram or share reviews on multiple platforms. We’ve got a couple of updates for you. 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.

Savor every summer day with the things you love. Here’s our list: Willows Coffee Coffee Rio Coral Sun Call My Agent! Netflix Show Camille Cottin See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you build your health care team and who should be on it? This is a conversation we should have had ages ago. We love that we are having it now with Senia Mae Tuominen. She is a licensed acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and one of our most popular guests on Best to the Nest. Find out more about her at healinginsightonline.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/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dig in everybody!!! Watch: The Little Things/Amazon Prime or HBO Max the goop lab The Mitchells vs. the Machines Read: Eleanor Rosemary Gladstar's Family Herbal Listening: The Daily Glennon Doyle “We Can Do Hard Things” The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What boundaries are you setting at work? Or at home? Tennis player Naomi Osaka sent a powerful message to the world when she was willing to walk away from the French Open in an effort to preserve her mental health. Feel free to discuss with us: Naomi Osaka 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.

Happy 4th of July! Enjoy your families and create some delicious food memories. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s summer ya’ll and we’ve got time for a replay of EP. 109. We were thinking about who we wanted to spend the holiday week with and at the top of the list was chef and writer Amy Thielan. Find out more about her at amythielan.com and read, read, read her book, Give a Girl a Knife. 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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Yup. June. Father’s Day. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Need help? It’s okay. We all do. We’re chatting about bringing new people into our children’s lives and creating a house of peace. 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.

Celebrate the summer with trees! Norway Spruce Brown Turkey Fig Turkish Towel The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Real Simple stuff this week. We’re sharing seven happiness hacks with a couple of good stories along the way. 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.

Summer is HERE! Watch: Greenland Friends: Reunion Read: What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry The Dutch House - Ann Patchett **also finished this: To Raise A Boy Listen: Fitz and the Tantrums, The Walker Ben Greenfield Podcast The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! 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’ve got lots of questions (Margery) and some pretty good answers (Elizabeth) on this week’s episode about ramping up the garden. One of us has already harvested three strawberries… The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! 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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Watch: Bobby Kennedy for President on Netflix Dream Home Makeover - Studio McGee Read: What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry Wim Hof Listen: Ben Platt Be There In Five See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Bobbi Wegner joins us to talk about panic attacks. She is a clinical psychologist, a lecturer at Harvard, and cofounder of Groops: a mental wellness platform bringing people together to talk about their shared concerns with the help of a facilitator. She also has a book coming out in June called Raising Feminist Boys. You can find more about Groops here: www.joingroops.com. But for today, we share how frightening panic attacks can be, and Dr. Bobbi helps us understand what we can do to avoid them. 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.

Yup. Think SPRING: Fruit and Veggie Wash Lemi Shine See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vintage parenting, wow, never thought that would describe parenting in the nineties. We discuss the differences and similarities between then and now. Thanks to Today Parenting for the list. 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.

Simple chat today about the books the changed our lives: Diet for A New America by John Robbins The Omnivore’s Dilemma Michael Pollan A New Earth by Eckart Tolle The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are talking about www.jamievaron.com and a post that h as gone viral that starts with the question, “How about you don’t have to build an empire?” And we pick up the question from there… 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 if we’re not Keeping up with the Kardashians, then what? Suggestions for the young ones: Masterclass Bill Nye the Science Guy Ugly Betty X-files Spirit on Netflix Fancy Nancy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Keeping Up With the Kardashians is done! This is the last season. Read this: On the End of KUWTK and come hang with us for a feisty discussion about what media we should allow into our homes. 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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After our great conversation with cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, we’re both sharing our little health hacks. The Nestis our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! Athleta Pants Outdoor Voices Clothing See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re having a major doctor crush on cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Klodas. She’s the founder of Preventive Cardiology Clinic in Minneapolis. She is also the founder and chief medical officer of Step One Foods, a company dedicated to helping patients minimize their dependence on medications through strategic dietary changes. 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.

Oh my gosh, April already. Here’s what we are LOVING: Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Trader Joe's Coffee Bougainvilleas Static Nails Culina Yogurt Stuffed Cabbage Rolls See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re chatting about this today: “Girls get their self-confidence from their mothers and their self-esteem from their fathers.” We have lots of thoughts about this. Bring this one up at the dinner table! 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.

Here is a tool we recommend to stay safe: Birdie Personal Safety Alarm The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is what we are talking about this week. Serious and sad… In Rage Over Sarah Everad Killing All Career Advice for Women Is a Form of Gaslighting 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.

Share in our fun little 40-something splurge list. The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What advice would you give a twenty-something? This is always a good conversation starter, and we’ve got plenty to say! 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.

Our March suggestions to spark joy: Watch: Oprah with Meghan and Harry Ted Lasso on Apple TV + Read: The Best of Me by David Sedaris The Defined Dish by Alex Snodgrass Listen: Cover Me in Sunshine by Pink and Willow Sage Hart 90’s music on Alexa The Nest is our mini-sode all about the delightful and delicious things that make our homes just where we want to be! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re taking a breath, how about you? 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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Margery’s found a great treasure that foreshadows all that we talk about! Stick to the end for some very sweet words. 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.

These are the ones we love: Litter Kwitter Toilet Training System available on Overstock Dog Puzzle Pet Portraits See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is just so fun. Dr. Tonya Gossard is a native Minnesotan, a fabulous veterinarian and Elizabeth’s best friend. They have known each other FOREVER. We are chatting about picking the right pets and what they can and should mean to our families. You can find out more about her here: Kensigton Veterinary Hospital 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.

Here are a couple of suggestions to put you in the mood: Everspring Bar Keepers Friend Wooden Dish Brush The Foundry Home Goods See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.