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We are the Open Nesters. We are the Baby Boomers and Gen X’ers who reject the traditional roles that our parents played and the empty nest syndrome. We defy the stigma of ageism, ailing health, empty retirement and a passionless sex life. Together we explore the journey of re-discovering and reinventing our lives as our grown children leave the nest. We hear about the sides of people that have been left unexplored during a long-term marriage. The mysteries, fantasies and unmet desires and needs are laid wide open at this juncture in their lives. Their empty-nesting chapter in life is anything but empty! It’s an Open Nest, fulfilling, expansive, explorative, and raw. The stories reveal alternative lifestyles and explore how our generation is redefining life on their own terms.

The Open Nesters

New York NY


    • Nov 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 216 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Open Nesters

    Give Thanks with Tessa and Amir

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 16:18


    This week, as we approach Thanksgiving, we address the complexities of family dynamics, expectations, and the importance of gratitude during this unique holiday. Give Thanks!

    The Permission to Desire with Dr. David Freeman (S5 | E213)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 50:21


    With Dr. David Friedman we delve into the transformative journey of open nesting, vitality, spirituality, and sexuality, including BDSM.

    What Do Women Want? (S5 | E212)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 53:00


    We dive deep into the world of open nesting with a returning guest, Vicki Larson, a researcher and writer who is flipping the script on aging for women.

    Erotic Healer (S5 | E211)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 32:39


    From Engineer to Erotic Healer. Dr. David Freeman has transitioned from a successful engineering career to a life dedicated to sexual well-being.

    Relationship Anarchy (S5 | E210)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025


    Relationship Anarchy: With a lens focused on the complexities of open relationships, Tammy and Josh reflect on their journey.

    The Balance Between Us (S5 | E209)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 22:44


    The Balance Between Us. The Open Nesters Podcast: we dive into the often-asked questions we've received from our dedicated listeners.

    Becoming Beloved (S5 | E208)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 53:46


    Kari and Steven Cardenale. They share their experiences and insights on the transformative journey of becoming open nesters, redefining this stage of life as an opportunity for growth and deeper connections.

    Our Cosmic Curriculum with Eric Meyers (S5 | E207)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 36:31


    Tessa and Eric Myers, a seasoned counseling astrologer and author, to explore the transformative journey of open nesting. Cosmic Curriculum.

    THE PLEASURE MECHANICS | EXPANDING EROTIC PLEASURE AS WE AGE (S5 | E206)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 67:19


    THE PLEASURE MECHANICS | EXPANDING EROTIC PLEASURE AS WE AGE. An encore episode of The Open Nesters Podcast.

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    Every Day is the Day (S5 | E205)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 40:24


    Gary and Darcy explore themes of aging, vitality, spirituality, and sexuality, they redefine what it means to be in an empty nest.

    Sex and Laughter (S5 | E204)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 45:24


    Sex and Laughter. We explore the joy and laughter that come with the journey of aging and the phenomenon of open nesting.

    Resilient Hearts, Perfect Match (S5 | E203)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 38:30


    Darcy and Gary invite us all to reconsider how we approach this stage of life, emphasizing courage and openness.

    The Strap On: We Discuss (S5 | E202)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 60:51


    Buckle Up and Strap On. This one is not for the kids. Reid Mihalco and Allison Moon, sex therapists, lead us to a sex-positive life.

    Joy Among My Tears (S5 | E201)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 37:00


    We delve deep into the incredible journey of resilience and growth through immense tragedy with our guest, Audrey Carlson. JOY AMONG MY TEARS

    Not Your Grandmother’s Monogamy (S5 | E200)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 47:10


    A compelling conversation with Dr. Tammy Nelson, a prominent sex therapist and author of "Open Monogamy." Not Your Grandma's Monogamy.

    Aging and Dating with Amir (S5 | E199)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 22:45


    Aging and Dating. Amir takes the reins to share his personal journey regarding aging and dating. The Open Nesters Podcast.

    Changing Aging (S5 | E198)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 42:41


    We dive deep into what it means to be an open nester, guided by the insights of Dr. Bill Thomas and Jude Thomas. Changing Aging.

    Dating, Ghosted and Opening after 60 (S5 | E197)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 37:52


    Dating, Ghosted and Opening after 60 Shakti Sundari shares her transformative experiences as a single mother and conscious dating.

    “Open Nest”: Redefining Love After Children Leave Home (S5 | E196)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 47:51


    "Open Nest": Redefining Love After Children Leave Home. Sumati shares her personal journey of ethical non-monogamy.

    Bella Brooks: How Divorce Led to Self-Discovery and Open Relationships (S5 | E195)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 41:24


    We delve into the transformative journey of open nesting and the richness of personal relationships with Bella Brooks, a sexuality educator and intimacy coach

    How to Celebrate Your Hot Flashes (S5 | E194)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 42:01


    How to Celebrate Your Hot Flashes (S5 | E194) | Bridget and Colleen beautifully articulated their personal journeys

    Best Sex Ever After Menopause (S5 | E193)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 35:56


    Best Sex Ever After Menopause with Dr. Carol Remz. We dive into the journey of aging gracefully while embracing our sexuality and vitality.

    Pat Whitty on Finding Purpose at Any Age (S5 | E192)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 49:28


    Pat Whitty on Finding Purpose at Any Age with "modern elder" Pat Whitty. The Open Nesters Podcast, re-imagining the empty nest.

    From Empty to Open: Reimagining Family Bonds in the Nesting Transition (S5 | E191)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 38:10


    From Empty to Open: Reimagining Family Bonds in the Nesting Transition (S5 | E191). An interview with Zev Aaron from Zev Aaron Coaching.

    My Adult Child Won’t Talk to Me: Finding Hope and a Path Forward (S5 | E190)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 40:15


    My Adult Child Won't Talk to Me: Finding Hope and a Path Forward (S5 | E190) | THE RULES OF ESTRANGEMENT | Dr. Joshua Coleman

    Radical Living & the Big Ass Calendar: Marni Batista on Open Nesting, Intentional Living, and Midlife Reinvention (S5 | E189)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 35:18


    Marni and her "Big Ass Calendar," a visual strategy to intentionally allocate time for family, romance, friendships, and personal growth.

    Awakening the Feminine (S5 | E188)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 43:09


    Awakening the Feminine: Moira Cormack on Tantra, Motherhood & Empowerment After 50. The Open Nesters Podcast.

    Reinventing Life After 50: Maria Leonard Olsen on Resilience, Sobriety, and Embracing Change – Open Nesters Podcast Episode (S5 | E187)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 35:23


    Maria Leonard Olsen found herself living alone, on her own, at 50 years old... for the very first time. The Open Nesters Podcast.

    The Grace of Growing Older: Embracing Elderhood and Sacred Time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 38:08


    The Grace of Growing Older: Embracing Elderhood and Sacred Time. THE OPEN NESTERS PODCAST GUEST: RABBI DAYLE A. FRIEDMAN.

    Rediscovering Desire: A Conversation with Sex Educator Pamela Madsen (S5 | E185)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 46:05


    Rediscovering Desire: A Conversation with Sex Educator Pamela Madsen (S5 | E185) The Open Nesters Podcast. One of Our Classics.

    Rediscovering Purpose: How Adventure Travel Helped This Empty Nester Heal, Grow, and Thrive (S5 | E184)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 29:09


    Meet Dr. Stacey Funt, a radiologist & travel entrepreneur, who shares her journey through grief, empty nesting, and personal reinvention.

    THE RADIO VAGABOND (FULL EPISODE – S5 | E183)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 33:36


    A treat for you. We're borrowing an episode of The Radio Vagabond from our friend Pallo Bo. We love his work and are sure you will too.

    AN END TO ARGUING (S5 | E182)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025


    Linda and Charlie Bloom discuss "open nesting," highlighting communication, self-reflection and empty nesting. AN END TO ARGUING.

    “Embracing Aging: Ashton Applewhite on Fighting Ageism, Wisdom, and the Joys of Act III

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 55:53


    “Embracing Aging: Ashton Applewhite on Fighting Ageism, Wisdom, and the Joys of Act III. THE OPEN NESTERS PODCAST.

    Deepen Your Relationships with AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 45:37


    Your Relationship Superpower - A personal AI coach delivers expert-backed video insights to help you grow. Deepen Your Relationships with AI.

    Loving Without Boundaries with Kitty Chambliss

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 46:46


    In this episode of Loving Without Boundaries, hosted by Kitty Chambliss, Tessa and Amir return for an enlightening reunion.

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    Revealing Pleasure – The P.A.R.N. Approach to Play and Intimacy with Steve and Shane

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 35:25


    Revealing Pleasure - The P.A.R.N. Approach to Play and Intimacy with Steve and Shane | The Open Nesters Podcast

    Love Relationship & Sexuality Sampler (S5 | E178)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 28:31


    Love Relationship & Sexuality Sampler. A look at our best from the past four years. The Open Nesters Podcasts, Season 5.

    Fearlessly Embracing Aging with Authenticity & Sensuality with Maria DiSalvo (S5 | E177)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 31:25


    Authenticity & Sensuality. We dive into the vibrant life of Maria DiSalvo, whose journey exemplifies the essence of being an open nester.

    Reflections on Transcendence and Growth (S5 | E176)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 19:10


    Reflections on Transcendence and Growth. Open nesting, redefining this phase of life as a vibrant stage filled with new adventures.

    Tessa and Amir Season 5 (S5 | E175)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 17:44


    Great expectations for Season 5. Gratitude in multitudes for Seasons 1-4. The Open Nesters Podcast. Opening the Nest.

    Thin Threads Where Creativity Meets Risk with Kevin Frest (S4 | E174)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 40:03


    Kevin Frest, New York Photographer, takes us through his remarkable career. This week on the Open Nesters Podcast.

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    The Emotional Path with Dr. Dawson Church (S4 | E173)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 33:33


    An enlightening conversation with Dr. Dawson Church, a leading expert on the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and neuroscience.

    Aging and Eroticism (S4 | E172)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 35:12


    Anne More is a returning guest whose insights on aging and eroticism resonate deeply with our journey as Open Nesters.

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    Playing with the Unexpected with Laura & Izzy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 41:30


    Playing with the Unexpected with Laura & Izzy. Polyamory. Community. Communication. Support. The Open Nesters Podcast.

    Your Pleasurespan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 52:37


    We dive deep into the vibrant world of open relationships with returning guests CJ, Linwood and their partner April. Your Pleasurespan.

    Mission & Minimalism Finding Freedom & Meaningful Connections

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 30:24


    Mission & Minimalism Finding Freedom & Meaningful Connections. An interview with Cameron Syke on The Open Nesters Podcast.

    Body Wisdom Aging Sex & Self with Suzanne Noble

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 35:11


    Body Wisdom Aging Sex & Self with Suzanne Noble. The Open Nesters Podcast Season 4. Sex Advice for Seniors Podcast.

    Self Expression in Open Love with Tessa & Amir

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 21:45


    Together, Amir and I delve into the thrilling possibilities of adventure, personal growth... open love this week on The Open Nesters.

    A 30 Day Boyfriend, A Journey of Sobriety, and Beyond with Wanda and Christopher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 37:59


    The Open Nesters Podcast: Wanda Christopher share their journey and work in healing, recovery, and transformation. A 30 Day Boyfriend.

    Fearless in Bali: A Single Mom’s Journey (S4 | E165)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 33:14


    Fearless in Bali: A Single Mom's Journey (S4 | E165) Jessica shares her transformation from an empty nester to an open nester.

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