EP. 479 Best to the Nest: February 2026 WRL

Happy watching, reading and listening.

Margery: 

Watch: Song Sung Blue on Amazon Prime 

Read: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King 

Listen: Aperture by Harry Styles 

Eat: Greek yogurt, Pomegranate, Granola

Elizabeth: 

Watch: Olympics on NBC 

Read: The Fifth Vital Sign by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

Listen: Olivia Dean and The Walkers: The Real Salt Path 

Eat: Frittata https://hometohomestead.com/2026/02/05/the-frittata/

We are so grateful to our podcast sponsor Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. Senia is a trusted expert with more than eighteen years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine. Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. The team at Healing Insight can guide you through all of the phases of life from periods to post-menopause. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.

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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/.

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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/.

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EP. 476 Best to the Nest: From Soil to Skin

We 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.co

And 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/.

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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/

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EP. 474 Best to the Nest: January 2026 WRL

Happy 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 Netflix

Read: Homestead Living Magazine

Listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWZqd5JICZI0u?si=QFvd0mrmRneTIsR7oyMMOg&pi=-whCoH2gRLOc0

Eat: Ballerina Farm protein powder https://go.shopmy.us/p-35695012

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 eighteen years of experience in acupuncture and functional medicine. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/.

Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/

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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/.

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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/.

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EP. 471 Best to the Nest: Our Favorites of 2025

Margery:

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 Mantra

Elizabeth: 

EP. 427, 428, 429: The Find Your Farmer Series

EP: 435: The Wonder of Regenerative Agriculture

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/

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EP. 470 Best to the Nest: December 2025 WRL

So much to watch, read, listen, eat and LAUGH.

Margery: 

Watch: The Family Stone and Belfast on Amazon Prime

Read: “Seeing” by Annie Dillard 

Listen: Living in a Material World by George Harrison

Eat: Peshwari Naan 

Elizabeth: 

Watch: Zootopia 2 and With A View and The Last Wright on HBO Max

Read: 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/.

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