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Best To The Nest

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.

Latest Episodes

EP. 468 Best to the Nest: I’m a Big Kid Now
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 ...
EP. 467 Best to the Nest: Thanksgiving Meditation
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 ...
EP. 466 Best to the Nest: November 2025 WRL
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 ...
EP. 465 Best to the Nest: The Future of Relationships
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 ...
EP. 464 Best to the Nest: Optimal Inside and Out
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 ...
EP. 463 Best to the Nest: Fall Tune-Up
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....
EP. 462 Best to the Nest: Celebrate the Light
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 ...
EP. 461 Best to the Nest: What Not To Wear (On TV)
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....
EP. 460 Best to the Nest: October 2025 WRL
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 ...
EP. 459 Best to the Nest: Seasonal Home
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 ...