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Best to the Nest with Margery & Elizabeth

myTalk 107.1 | Hubbard Radioart19.com

When Elizabeth Ries and Margery Punnett hosted a myTalk 107.1 radio show together, they joked that their most personal conversations happened during the commercial breaks. During one of these pauses, Margery shared an important family principle: bringing your best self to your home. Being an urban farmer with a flock of chickens, Elizabeth quipped, "Bring your best to the nest!" The outside world shouldn't get the smiling happy version of you while your family gets the crabby and exhausted one. On "Best To The Nest," Margery & Elizabeth explore the simple concept of creating strong, comforting, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly.

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EP. 354 Best to the Nest: Revisit, Relive, Revive

How often do you relive the origins of your love story with your partner? It’s one of the ways to keep your relationship happy, healthy, and strong. Elizabeth is celebrating ten years with Jay, and we’re celebrating love all around. It’s time to watch Love Actually again, just skip the weird porn bits. 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 htt...

Sep 26, 202332 min

EP. 353 Best to the Nest: September Watch, Read, Listen

Margery: Watch: Justified Hulu https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/justified Read: All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson https://www.npr.org/2022/10/25/1130433140/banned-books-all-boys-arent-blue-george-johnson-lgbtq-ya Listen: Smartless on Amazon https://wondery.com/shows/smartless/ Elizabeth: Watch: Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory on Disney+ https://disneyplus.com/series/animals-up-close-with-bertie-gregory/68dHgeRaJoXX?sharesource=iOSI Read: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer h...

Sep 19, 202325 min

EP. 352 Best to the Nest: Marriage vs. Career

More people believe, in order to be happy, they should focus on a career more than marriage. Well, what does that mean to a culture? To all of us? We’re using some statistics from this piece to guide the discussion: NYT Opinion Article – author David Brooks https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/17/opinion/marriage-happiness-career.html 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 Cali...

Sep 12, 202347 min

EP. 351 Best to the Nest: Is This YOU?

Thanks to The New Yorker and writer Nicole Rose Whitaker for inspiring this week’s conversation. Her piece “Your Personality, Explained By Your Annoying Household Habits” is just fun. 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 ....

Sep 05, 202341 min

EP 350: Stay or Go Part 2

Thank you for all the support! In the follow-up today, we are exploring the path to compromise and how that can often be uncomfortable. 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 .

Aug 29, 202327 min

EP. 349 Best to the Nest: Model Meditation

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#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Aug 22, 202343 min

EP. 348 Best to the Nest: Stay or Go

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 to fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

Aug 15, 202335 min

EP. 347 Best to the Nest: Technoference

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 Turkle Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that pre...

Aug 08, 202334 min

EP. 346 Best to the Nest: July Watch, Read, Listen

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

Aug 01, 202318 min

EP. 345 Best to the Nest: Another Punnett

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%20podcasting%20original Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nes...

Jul 25, 202338 min

EP. 344 Best to the Nest: Let It Go

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 podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy Poli...

Jul 18, 202337 min

EP. 343 Best to the Nest: Follow Up and Follow

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 ....

Jul 11, 202324 min

EP. 342 Best to the Nest: Your Boundary

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 .

Jul 04, 202342 min

EP. 341 Best to the Nest: June Watch, Read, Listen

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 Henry Sugar by Roald Dahl Listen: https://citycast.fm/ Best to the Nest is our podcast all about creating stron...

Jun 27, 202328 min

EP. 340 Best to the Nest: Social-Media Babies

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 ...

Jun 20, 202346 min

EP. 339 Best to the Nest: The Long Game Part 2

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.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jun 14, 202348 min

EP. 338 Best to the Nest: The Long Game

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/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jun 06, 202341 min

EP. 337 Best to the Nest: May Watch, Read, Listen

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 Gaiman Audible Give a Girl A Knife: A Memoir by Amy Thielen Audible Elizabeth Watch: 80 For Brady Maybe I Do The Wh...

May 30, 202344 min

EP. 336 Best to the Nest: The Air Is So Good

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 .

May 23, 202349 min

EP. 335 Best to the Nest: The Joy of a Good Funeral

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:...

May 09, 202325 min

EP. 334 Best to the Nest: After Dark

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...

May 03, 202343 min

EP. 333 Best to the Nest: Senia’s Back! Yay!

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://art1...

Apr 25, 202341 min

EP. 332 Best to the Nest: March Watch, Read, Listen

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-the-great-midwest Local bookstore audiobook website – https://libro.fm/ Listen: Wise Traditions podcast from the W...

Mar 28, 202333 min

EP. 331 Best to the Nest: The Chase

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/...

Mar 21, 202339 min

EP. 330 Best to the Nest: Not Again

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 ....

Mar 14, 202346 min

EP. 329 Best to the Nest: Mothering II

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 ....

Mar 07, 202327 min

EP. 328 Best to the Nest: Jenny's a Gem

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 ....

Feb 28, 202337 min

EP. 327 Best to the Nest: February Watch, Read, Listen

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 to the Nest is our podcast all about creating strong, comfortable, beautiful nests that prepare us to fly. See Privacy ...

Feb 21, 202336 min

EP. 326 Best to the Nest: Mothering

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:/...

Feb 14, 202352 min

EP. 325: Best to the Nest: Reflections

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 .

Feb 07, 202324 min
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