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EP. 490 Best to the Nest: Well Rooted Teas Rachel Banken, the founder of Well Rooted Teas, joins the conversation today. Rachel is an inspiration. We touch on a little bit of everything, and you will feel better for having listened to this chat. We are so grateful Rachel has crossed our path! Find out more about her shop and her mission at wellrootedteas.com Ramsey Recycles. Yay to this mission! If you are a Minnesota resident, more than likely, you can drop of your household hazardous waste, electronics and small appliances, plastic bags and wrap, household recycling (bottles, cans, cardboard, paper, and more), food scraps, and even properly prepared scrap metal for free at the Ramsey County Environmental Center in Roseville. Find out more at RamseyRecycles.com/EC. 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. 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. Stop in and check out the top brands for spring and summer: Dansko, Taos, Ecco, Keen, Vionic, Clarks and Birkenstocks. Experience Schuler Shoes service, selection, and proper sizing at ten locations in Minnesota or online at schulershoes.com. Mark June 4, 2026. We are coming to the Schuler Shoes Apple Valley location to record the podcast live, and we would love to see you! 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.
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EP. 514 Best to the Nest: Retreat Yourself Yoga teacher and retreat leader Kelly Smith joins us to talk about retreats and how to find the right one for you. You can find more about Kelly here: https://www.instagram.com/yogaforyouonline/?hl=en https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mindful-in-minutes-meditation/id1295718287 More about the Worthy & Well Retreat with Kelly and Elizabeth here: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/worthy-well-wellness-retreat-kelly-smith-9937664575#about-this-trip Use the code BESTOF200 for $200 off the retreat.
EP. 513 Best to the Nest: October 2026 WRL Happy watching, reading, and listening! Margery: Watch: Ted Lasso on Apple Read: The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald Listen: Dan Fogelberg, Randy Newman, Supertramp Eat: Breckenridge Honey Whiskey
EP. 512 Best to the Nest: Cher Willems and The Elephant & Piggie Cookbook Cher Willems and Mo Willems are the creators of The Elephant & Piggie Cookbook, We Really Like Cooking Slop! Cher is a writer, actor, producer, and pretty fun conversation partner. She drops lots of little gems in this episode. Find her book here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/cher-willems/we-really-like-cooking-slop/9781454963196/ And find the Hidden Pigeon You Tube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3Uve6PelFfxPKcXXH0C7g Also, thanks to the wonderful people who sponsor our little podcast: Dr. Senia Mae and the team from Healing Insight. Please download her free guide: 3 Everyday Habits Burning You Out After 40, and How to Get Your Energy Back. healinginsightonline.com/energy Minnesota Credit Union Network. Find out more at acreditunionthing.org. Hennepin County One Million Trees Campaign. Find out more at hennepintrees.org. And Schuler Shoes. Find out more at schulershoes.com Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ Our 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. 511 Best to the Nest: Kids Sports Takeover What the heck are we doing? For a bit of background, you can read this: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/09/business/youth-sports-private-equity.html. Or you can join us for a discussion of the crazy expensive world of kid’s sports. How much time and treasure are you willing to give up to build a star player? Also, thanks to the wonderful people who sponsor our little podcast: Dr. Senia Mae and the team from Healing Insight. Please download her free guide: 3 Everyday Habits Burning You Out After 40, and How to Get Your Energy Back. healinginsightonline.com/energy Minnesota Credit Union Network. Find out more at acreditunionthing.org. Hennepin County One Million Trees Campaign. Find out more at hennepintrees.org. And Schuler Shoes. Find out more at schulershoes.com Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ Our 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. 510 Best to the Nest: September 2026 WRL Happy watching, reading, and listening! Margery: Watch: Then Came You on Amazon Prime Read: Grapes of Wrath John Steinbeck Listen: Harry Styles Together Together Tour Eat: Chocolove Salted Peanut Butter Bars Elizabeth: Watch: Disney Nature Orangutan Read: 1929:Inside the Greatest Crash In Wall Street History and How It Started a Nation by Andrew Ross Sorkin Listen: Dinner Party by Niall Horan Eat: Chia Seed Pudding from Emily Maxson https://emilysfreshkitchen.com/coconut-yogurt-chia-pudding/ Also, thanks to the kind people who sponsor our little podcast: Hennepin County One Million Trees Campaign. Find out more at hennepintrees.org. Dr. Senia Mae and the team from Healing Insight. Find out more at https://healinginsightonline.com/. Minnesota Credit Union Network. Find out more at acreditunionthing.org. And Schuler Shoes. Find out more at schulershoes.com Our Website: https://www.besttothenest.com/ Our 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.