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

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The Open Nesters

212 episodes

5 days ago

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.

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

The Open Nesters

38 minutes 10 seconds

4 months ago

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

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

[Tessa] Zev Aaron, Transformational Coach, brings such a profound understanding to family life. Being the youngest of a big, blended family, he got a front-row seat to the whole "empty nest" journey even before it was his turn. He watched his parents navigate it as the last of his siblings left, and that really shaped his perspective. From a special education teacher to a Yale researcher, his path led him to become this amazing family coach. He's not a therapist, but a guide, helping families "unblock" the flow of love and connection. His core belief, which I just love, is that if one person in the family is struggling, the whole family is. It’s all about transforming anxiety into comfort and safety.

1:14 Meet Zev Aaron
7:07 Reimagining Success
16:49 Grandparents as Legacy Makers
32:25 Letting Go of Old Stories
36:09 Embracing New Family Dynamics

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