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EP. 488 Best to the Nest: Nicki is Here! Nicki Balian from Healing Insight joins us. We are finally talking about periods. For something that affects all of us for at least a week out of every month, we don’t talk about our cycles nearly enough. Nicky shares lots of info as well as a big endorsement for one of our very favorite foods. Goji berries. Nicky explains why. Healing Insight.  Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. Healing Insight is a sanctuary for women seeking answers beyond conventional medicine. The team at Healing Insight will guide you through all stages of life whether it’s pregnancy preparation or perimenopause. New patients receive $200 off a Women’s Health Acupuncture package when you mention Best to the Nest. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/. Schuler Shoes. We are so happy to share our love of Schuler Shoes with you. Stop in and check out their top brands for spring: Dansko, Taos, Ecco, Vionic, Keen, and Clarks. Experience Schuler Shoes service, selection, and proper sizing at ten locations in Minnesota or online at schulershoes.com. Use the link APRIL COLLECTION for $15 dollars off select women and men’s shoes.  Organic Lawns By Lunseth. Change the way you care for your lawn with help from Organic Lawns by Lunseth. Their lawn program supports soil health, biodiversity, and long-term results—not quick chemical fixes. Not only will you have a beautiful lawn, but in time the pollinators –– the monarchs, the birds, and the bees will come back. Find out more at OrganicLawnsByLunseth.com. Fill out the short form at the website and let Shay and her team help you build a better lawn this spring.  Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 487 Best to the Nest: Baby One More Time  Britney, Bill, Monica, John and Carolyn…the nineties. Truly a hot topic on social and for us today. Take a moment to ask yourself, was life better in the nineties? We ask and answer with some surprising data.  Organic Lawns By Lunseth. Change the way you care for your lawn with help from Organic Lawns by Lunseth. Their lawn program supports soil health, biodiversity, and long-term results—not quick chemical fixes. Not only will you have a beautiful lawn, but in time the pollinators –– the monarchs, the birds, and the bees will come back. Find out more at OrganicLawnsByLunseth.com. Fill out the short form at the website and let Shay and her team help you build a better lawn this spring.  Schuler Shoes. We welcome back Schuler Shoes. We are so happy to share our love of Schuler Shoes with you. Stop in and check out their top brands for spring: Dansko, Taos, Ecco, Vionic, Keen, and Clarks. Experience Schuler Shoes service, selection, and proper sizing at ten locations in Minnesota or online at schulershoes.com. Use the link APRIL COLLECTION for $15 dollars off select women and men’s shoes.  Healing Insight.  Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. She 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 will guide you through the stages of life whether it’s pregnancy preparation or perimenopause. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/. Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 486 Best to the Nest: Follow Up and Follow Through In this episode of "Best to the Nest," we discuss the impact of social media on mental health, and we focus on recent legal cases involving tech companies Meta and YouTube. We explore the balance between free speech and the responsibility of tech companies to protect young users from harmful content. We get a little fiesty. It’s complicated. Schuler Shoes. We are so happy to share our love of Schuler Shoes with you. Stop in and check out their top brands for spring: Dansko, Taos, Ecco, Vionic, Keen, and Clarks. Experience Schuler Shoes service, selection, and proper sizing at ten locations in Minnesota or online at schulershoes.com. Use the link APRIL COLLECTION for $15 dollars off select women and men’s shoes.  Healing Insight.  Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. She 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 will guide you through the stages of life whether it’s pregnancy preparation or perimenopause. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/. Organic Lawns By Lunseth. Change the way you care for your lawn with help from Organic Lawns by Lunseth. Their lawn program supports soil health, biodiversity, and long-term results—not quick chemical fixes. Not only will you have a beautiful lawn, but in time the pollinators –– the monarchs, the birds, and the bees will come back. Find out more at OrganicLawnsByLunseth.com. Fill out the short form at the website and let Shay and her team help you build a better lawn this spring.  Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 485 Best to the Nest: Who's Wearing Whom? We have our best reporter on the job. We are discussing wearable devices that monitor your health. Are they worth the money? Thank you to our sponsors.  Healing Insight  Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. She 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 will guide you through the stages of life whether it’s pregnancy preparation or perimenopause. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/. Organic Lawns By Lunseth Change the way you care for your lawn with help from Organic Lawns by Lunseth. Their lawn program supports soil health, biodiversity, and long-term results—not quick chemical fixes. Not only will you have a beautiful lawn, but in time the pollinators –– the monarchs, the birds, and the bees will come back. Find out more at OrganicLawnsByLunseth.com. Fill out the short form at the website and let Shay and her team help you build a better lawn this spring.  Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 484 Best to the Nest: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning  We are discussing The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson. It’s a short and sweet book that will help you recognize the decluttering process as an act of love. We get personal but hope our conversation inspires some of you to walk through life with less.  We are so grateful to our podcast sponsors:  Organic Lawns By Lunseth Change the way you care for your lawn with help from Organic Lawns by Lunseth. Their lawn program supports soil health, biodiversity, and long-term results—not quick chemical fixes. Not only will you have a beautiful lawn, but in time the pollinators –– the monarchs, the birds, and the bees will come back. Find out more at OrganicLawnsByLunseth.com. Fill out the short form at the website and let Shay and her team help you build a better lawn this spring.  Healing Insight  Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. She 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 will guide you through the stages of life whether it’s pregnancy preparation or perimenopause. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/. Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 483 Best to the Nest: Delay, Delay, Delay We discuss. Join us.  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250906013448.htm https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/lawyers-deliver-closing-arguments-in-landmark-social-media-addiction-trial We are so grateful to our podcast sponsors:  Healing Insight.  Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. She 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 will guide you through the stages of life whether it’s pregnancy preparation or perimenopause. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/. Organic Lawns By Lunseth. Change the way you care for your lawn with help from Organic Lawns by Lunseth. Their lawn program supports soil health, biodiversity, and long-term results—not quick chemical fixes. Not only will you have a beautiful lawn, but in time the pollinators –– the monarchs, the birds, and the bees will come back. Find out more at OrganicLawnsByLunseth.com. Fill out the short form at the website and let Shay and her team help you build a better lawn this spring.  Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 482 Best to the Nest: March WRL Happy watching, reading, and listening!  Margery:  Watch: Bridgerton on Netflix  Read: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King and  Listen: Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally by Harry Styles and “How America Got So Sick” in The Atlantic  Eat: Village Inn, Skokie IL  Elizabeth:  Watch: Shrinking on Apple TV  Read: Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger  Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-mattering-to-yourself-others-can-change-your-life/id1782960381?i=1000746832044 Eat: https://hometohomestead.com/2026/01/21/egg-roll-in-a-bowl/ We are so grateful to our podcast sponsors:  Organic Lawns By Lunseth Change the way you care for your lawn with help from Organic Lawns by Lunseth. Their lawn program supports soil health, biodiversity, and long-term results—not quick chemical fixes. Not only will you have a beautiful lawn, but in time the pollinators –– the monarchs, the birds and the bees will come back. Find out more at OrganicLawnsByLunseth.com. Fill out the short form at the website and let Shay and her team help you build a better lawn this spring.  Healing Insight  Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. She 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 the stages of life whether it’s pregnancy preparation or perimenopause. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/. Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 481 Best to the Nest: Digital After Life We wish we could take calls on this one. Would you ever allow a company to create an avatar of a deceased loved one? What are the implications? Would you let your family create one of you? Oh gosh, life and death are going to get very strange.  We are so grateful to our podcast sponsors:  Organic Lawns By Lunseth Change the way you care for your lawn with help from Organic Lawns by Lunseth. Their lawn program supports soil health, biodiversity, and long-term results— not quick chemical fixes. Not only will you have a beautiful lawn, but in time the pollinators— the monarchs, the birds, and the bees will come back. Find out more at OrganicLawnsByLunseth.com. Fill out the short form at the website and let Shay and her team help you build a better lawn this spring.  Healing Insight Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. She 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 stages of life from pregnancy preparation, perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/. Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 480: Best to the Nest: Something Big Well. This dropped on February 9th: https://shumer.dev/something-big-is-happening.  The blog post by Matt Shumer has 80 million views so far and counting. Worthy of a conversation I think.  Garr Punnett joins me to discuss. You can find out more about more about him here and here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garr-punnett/ and https://www.sellingcircular.com/.   We are so grateful to our podcast sponsor Healing Insight. Founded by Dr. Senia Mae, Healing Insight is based in St. Paul Minnesota. She 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 the stages of life whether it’s pregnancy preparation or perimenopause. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/. Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/. Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/. Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/. Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/. Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besttothenest?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1088997968155776/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.