[Tessa] In this episode of The Open Nesters Podcast, we hear from Jenn and Gordon as they share their journey from swinging lifestyles to polyamory. They discuss the importance of communication, honesty, and setting boundaries as they navigate blended families and transition into an open relationship. Jenn and Gordon highlight the growth in their relationship, self-discovery, and the support of a community. Hosts Amir and Tessa reflect on the significance of communication and community in unconventional relationships, offering resources for those exploring different relationship dynamics.

Gordon & Jenn talk about their background, navigating blended families, and transitioning into an open relationship as they became empty nesters. They discuss the importance of communication, honesty, and setting boundaries to maintain a strong connection and trust within their relationship. Jen and Gordon share insights on discovering new aspects of themselves sexually, growth in their relationship, and the significance of having a supportive community. They emphasize the need for continuous effort, understanding, and being open-minded in exploring different relationship dynamics.

To sum up, Amir and I reflect on the guests’ openness, vulnerability, and the importance of communication and community in unconventional relationships.

Resources for You

We want to provide you with support and many 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 on 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.

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What do you need to OPEN your NEST? In your LIFE. In your BODY. In your SPIRIT. Do you need MORE…

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