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.

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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.

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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.

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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/.

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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?

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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/.

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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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