The Open Nesters

The Open Nesters


Latest Episodes

Polysecure with Jessica Fern (Season 3 | Episode 108)
March 08, 2023

What is a "polysecure" relationship like? Jessica Fern, Tessa and Amir discuss all ends of the poly spectrum in this highly useful episode.

The Friendship Series Conclusion
March 01, 2023

We bring our friendship series to a close with so so many resources for you. Books, articles, podcasts. The Open Nesters Podcast.

Magic and Mutuality (with Jonathan Pillot, Season 3 | Episode 106)
February 22, 2023

Magic and Mutuality with Jonathan Pillot. The Open Nesters Podcast Friendship Series. Season 3 | Episode 106.

Men Take Down Your Armor with Carl Honoré (S3 | E105)
February 15, 2023

Men Take Down Your Armor with guest Carl Honor. Let's honor our emotions and be all the better for it. The Open Nesters Podcast.

Pride and Community in Black and Brown Spaces (S3 | E104)
February 08, 2023

Pride and Community. Our first guest host, Yarel is joined on this panel discussion by Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, Jessica Filion, and Melvin Pullen.

Mutual Admiration & Bond with Shari Leid (Season 3 | Episode 103)
February 01, 2023

We continue our deep exploration of friendship with author Shari Leid. Mutual Admiration & Bond on The Open Nesters Podcast.

We Knew Each Other When (Season 3 | Episode 102)
January 26, 2023

We Knew Each Other When. How often have you had a chance to sit with your very very best life-long friends and discuss your friendship?

Spiritual Soulful Connections (S3 | E101)
January 19, 2023

Spiritual Soulful Connections with three special guests: Lynnea Brinkerhoff, Esther Russell and Sara Levine. The Friendship Series.

Don’t Postpone Joy with Joyce Saltman (S3 | E100)
January 11, 2023

Joyce Saltman is a Professor Emeritus of Special Education at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, CT.

Introducing Our Friendship Series (S3 | E99)
January 04, 2023

Big Day! In addition to marking my 61st birthday, this is the day that The Open Nesters launches a new initiative that will dominate our 2023.