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  • TESSA TALKS FRIENDSHIP (S6 | E260)

    TESSA TALKS FRIENDSHIP (S6 | E260)
    Oct 16 2026
    TESSA TALKS FRIENDSHIP (S6 | E260) [TESSA] Good morning, beautiful community! As I sit here with my morning cup of coffee, enjoying the soothing sounds of the ocean in Florida, I am so thrilled to reflect on the incredible journey Amir and I have shared with you all. When our kids flew the nest, rather than becoming empty nesters, my partner and I made the conscious decision to become open nesters. This simply means that our home, our hearts, and our lives remain completely open to endless possibilities, frequent travels, and vibrant new experiences. Lately, our podcast has been deeply focused on exploring relationships, and today, I am taking the microphone on my own to bring our friendship series to a meaningful conclusion by sharing a project that is incredibly close to my heart. Over the past four winters, I have poured my soul into writing a new 72-page book called The Five Doors of Friendship: Discover New Ways to Open, and I am beyond excited to finally release it into the world. Because friendship is such a vital currency in our lives, the very first door we must learn to open is the door of Play. As adults, we need to intentionally bring back the concept of the “play date” to let go, be bold, and simply enjoy the present moment. We actively practice this joyful playfulness with our wonderful friend and podcast collaborator, PJ Ewing, who constantly plays with us in the most delightful ways to help expand our show. Once we remember how to play, we can easily walk through the second door: Inspiration. This door invites us to breathe new life into our connections, allowing ourselves to be entirely uplifted by others while we actively inspire them in return TESSA TALKS FRIENDSHIP The third door invites us into a deeper, more spiritual realm: Generosity. This goes far beyond anything financial; it is about cultivating profound empathy, deep compassion, and essential forgiveness within our relationships. True generosity requires us to first establish loving boundaries and be generous with ourselves, ensuring that when we give to our friends, we do so fully and without ever feeling taxed. When two people can show up for each other in this authentic, overflowing way, it creates a bond of compassion that transforms how we see and treat one another. As our friendships mature, we inevitably encounter the fourth door, which is Value Alignment. Values are beautifully fluid; they shift and evolve as we grow, much like Amir and I have experienced in our own explorations of polyamory and the beautiful joy of compersion. Navigating this door means continuously evaluating where we truly align with the people in our lives and finding the grace to honor them for what they uniquely offer, even if our core beliefs differ. This perspective allows us to step away from hurtful gossip or judgment and instead appreciate the distinct, varied roles that different friends play in the different seasons of our lives. Finally, all of these elements culminate at the fifth door: Creative Alchemy. This is the pure magic that sparks when we collaborate, creating solutions and concepts far beyond what any of us could solve or envision at our own individual levels of consciousness. Because I want us all to continue expanding our ideas and learning together, my gift to you is giving away this entire book as a free PDF. You can download your copy right now by visiting theopennesters.com. Let’s keep collaborating in the world and nurturing the deep connections that bring us more joy, more friendship, and more love. Resources for You We want to provide you with support and many resources for your own Open Nesting Journey. Our resource page has so much to offer as does our private discussion group on Facebook about queerness and other topics of interest: Open Nesters Resource Page The Open Nesters Private Facebook Group About Tessa Tessa Krone is the engine behind and the face of The Open Nesters. Tessa holds an MA in Consciousness Studies and is a speaker, coach, program and journey facilitator & leader, author and, of course, Podcaster. Her offerings are based in her mission to help people open to their most self-expressed, loving selves. Tessa’s specialties include embodiment from all the senses and elements of our inner and outer lives, ranging from mindfulness, dance, play, and sensory exploration in nature. If she had one superpower it would be to help people, especially as they age, to live more open hearted lives. Please email Tessa to make a connection. If you like, please answer the question: What do you need to OPEN your NEST? In your LIFE. In your BODY. In your SPIRIT. Do you need MORE… Adventure Freedom of Expression Exploration and Fun Body Movement New circles of friends Deep love relationships
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    20 min
  • Make the First Move: The Art of Adult Friendship (S6 | E259)

    Make the First Move: The Art of Adult Friendship (S6 | E259)
    Oct 8 2026
    Make the First Move The Art of Adult Friendship (S6 | E259) [TESSA] As my husband Amir and I always say, trading an empty nest for an open one means opening the door to new adventures, vibrant health, and endless possibilities. Now that our kids have flown the nest, we’ve found ourselves with the beautiful privilege of exploring unconventional topics, and one of the most vital areas we’ve been leaning into lately is the currency of adult friendships. Recently, we had the absolute honor of sitting down on the podcast with friendship expert, life coach, and author Shari Leid to talk about the rewarding—and sometimes challenging—process of making and maintaining friends in this open-nesting stage of life. Shari’s personal journey into this work is nothing short of inspiring. At 47 years old, she received a breast cancer diagnosis that fundamentally changed her perspective on everything. She told us that facing her own mortality forced her to ask a profound question: “If today were the last day of your life, would you be doing what you’re doing now?”. That wake-up call shifted her entire focus, ultimately leading her to transition away from her previous career as an attorney to focus on life coaching, writing, and understanding human connection. One of my absolute favorite moments from our conversation was how Shari challenged us to redefine what a true friend actually is. She made a brilliant comparison to a dog’s unconditional love, noting that a real friend listens to you, supports you, and never judges you. In our adult lives, we often overuse the word “friend” to describe colleagues, business associates, or acquaintances who simply fit into a convenient category. Shari reminded us that true friendship isn’t about having a strict checklist of conditions for someone to meet; it’s about a mutual, judgment-free bond where you can truly be yourself. To put these ideas into practice, Shari embarked on an incredible project for her 50th birthday called the 50/50 Friendship Flow. She set a bold goal to meet with 50 different women—ranging from old friends she hadn’t seen in years to complete strangers she had never met in person—just to sit down, share a meal, and learn about their unique stories. What she discovered was beautiful: women are incredibly eager to connect and share their lives, proving that even as adults with busy schedules, we all deeply crave meaningful relationships. Of course, making space for new, fulfilling relationships sometimes means taking a hard look at the ones that no longer serve us. Shari and I talked openly about the reality of toxic friendships and how it is perfectly okay to acknowledge when a relationship is broken. If a friendship feels entirely one-sided, or if someone only reaches out when they need something from their “checklist,” it might be time to respectfully let that connection go. As Open Nesters, we have the time and wisdom to curate our circles and surround ourselves with people who genuinely appreciate our uniqueness. My challenge to you this week—inspired by Shari’s wonderful advice—is to take the initiative and make the first move. We often avoid reaching out because we fear rejection, or we worry that showing our true, quirky selves will push people away. But as Shari taught us, embracing your unique “weirdness” is what actually draws your true destiny and genuine friends toward you. Step out of your comfort zone, say hello to a stranger, or invite an acquaintance out for coffee—you might just find the exact connection your open nest has been waiting for. Resources for You We want to provide you with support and many resources for your own Open Nesting Journey. Our resource page has so much to offer as does our private discussion group on Facebook about queerness and other topics of interest: Open Nesters Resource Page The Open Nesters Private Facebook Group About Tessa Tessa Krone is the engine behind and the face of The Open Nesters. Tessa holds an MA in Consciousness Studies and is a speaker, coach, program and journey facilitator & leader, author and, of course, Podcaster. Her offerings are based in her mission to help people open to their most self-expressed, loving selves. Tessa’s specialties include embodiment from all the senses and elements of our inner and outer lives, ranging from mindfulness, dance, play, and sensory exploration in nature. If she had one superpower it would be to help people, especially as they age, to live more open hearted lives. Please email Tessa to make a connection. If you like, please answer the question: What do you need to OPEN your NEST? In your LIFE. In your BODY. In your SPIRIT. Do you need MORE… Adventure Freedom of Expression Exploration and Fun Body Movement New circles of friends Deep love relationships
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    59 min
  • SISTERS, VALUES AND BECOMING (S6 | E258)

    SISTERS, VALUES AND BECOMING (S6 | E258)
    Oct 1 2026
    Sisters, Values and Becoming (Season 6 | Episode 258) Welcome to a very special behind-the-scenes look at Season 6 of the Open Nesters podcast! As we continue trading our empty nest for an open one, exploring the vibrant possibilities of life after kids, I had the absolute honor of sitting down with one of my best friends and my beautiful sister, Stephanie. I’ve been wanting my husband Amir and me to have her and her husband Wayne on the show for years, but I am so thrilled we finally got to dive deep into the topic of friendship. In this episode, Stephanie and I focused on one of the concepts from my upcoming October book on the five doors of friendship: value alignment. It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on how shared values connect us initially, but also how we can forge soulful bonds with people from completely different backgrounds as we grow. [STEPHANIE] Those teenage misadventures ultimately taught us some of our most profound lessons about trust and commitment, two values I treasure deeply in any friendship. After my Disney World escapade, our mother told me she wouldn’t tell our father, but that I would have to work to regain her trust. To this day, just saying those words out loud hits me right in the gut because it was such a powerful, hard-earned lesson. Our parents also instilled a fierce sense of commitment to family, constantly reminding us to call our siblings on their birthdays—a tenet of accountability that Tessa and I have since passed down to our own children. As we’ve aged, our understanding of values has expanded into deeply spiritual territory, especially following the loss of our mother. During the episode, we touched upon an incredibly poignant moment we shared in Florida shortly after she passed. I woke up in the middle of the night to what felt like a visit from her, and when I called Tessa into my room hours later, she had received the exact same message: Mom was asking us to take care of Dad. Sharing that undeniable, soulful connection with my sister reaffirmed that our shared values extend far beyond the physical world and into a much larger consciousness that we can now explore together. Part of our ongoing growth as open nesters is learning to give ourselves grace, particularly when it comes to accepting our physical and emotional imperfections. I’ve struggled for a long time to accept my own flaws, but dealing with chronic migraines has forced me to recognize that I simply cannot multitask or move at my old pace. Having to focus on what I can do, rather than what I can’t, has given me the greatest gift: the necessity of slowing down and moving through each day with greater ease. I am profoundly grateful for friends and family, like Tessa, who patiently support me when my health forces me to hit the brakes, reminding me that friendship is about showing up for each other precisely when we are at our most vulnerable. At its core, the Open Nesters podcast is about replacing the fear of an empty house with the endless possibilities of an open heart and an open door. Sitting across from my sister to unpack our shared history, our rebellions, our spiritual awakenings, and our ongoing creative alchemy—my fifth door of friendship—was a beautiful reminder of why Amir and I started this journey. Amir even jumped in at the end of our recording to reflect on his own deep connection with Stephanie’s husband, Wayne, highlighting how our chosen family continues to grow closer. Whether you are navigating your own shifting values or learning to trust the people in your life on a deeper level, I hope our conversation resonates with you. Keep an eye out for my book releasing in October, and remember to keep your doors wide open to new adventures. Resources for You We want to provide you with support and many resources for your own Open Nesting Journey. Our resource page has so much to offer as does our private discussion group on Facebook about queerness and other topics of interest: Open Nesters Resource Page The Open Nesters Private Facebook Group About Tessa Tessa Krone is the engine behind and the face of The Open Nesters. Tessa holds an MA in Consciousness Studies and is a speaker, coach, program and journey facilitator & leader, author and, of course, Podcaster. Her offerings are based in her mission to help people open to their most self-expressed, loving selves. Tessa’s specialties include embodiment from all the senses and elements of our inner and outer lives, ranging from mindfulness, dance, play, and sensory exploration in nature. If she had one superpower it would be to help people, especially as they age, to live more open hearted lives. Please email Tessa to make a connection. If you like, please answer the question: What do you need to OPEN your NEST? In your LIFE. In your BODY. In your SPIRIT. Do you need MORE… Adventure Freedom of Expression Exploration and Fun Body ...
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    35 min
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