WHY OPEN

As Open Nesters, we defy the societal norms and cultural expectations. We are older, yes, but we are stronger than ever, we live longer and we live life on our own terms. We are taking risks that reward us with rich relationships and experiences that are OPEN. We model the very best of how life is meant to be lived, with open minds and open hearts.

The Open Nesters Podcast is a show dedicated to reimagining life after children have left the home, a phase the creators refer to as “Life’s Act Three.” Rather than focusing on the “emptiness” of the nest, the podcast explores how this transitional stage can be a period of opening up to new creative, spiritual, and personal possibilities.

The show is hosted by Tessa & Amir, who interview individuals and couples about various aspects of midlife and beyond. Key themes and topics covered in the podcast include:

• Relationships & Intimacy: Deep dives into friendship, love, sexuality, eroticism, and even non-traditional relationship structures like kink or polyamory.

• Personal Growth: Exploring new careers, hobbies, passions, and the “soulful and spiritual” journeys that emerge when parenting duties shift.

• Family Dynamics: Navigating the transition from being a primary caregiver to building adult-to-adult relationships with children.

• Health & Adventure: Discussions on aging, health, grief, and physical adventures or travel.