March 29, 2023

Transparency & Micro-Bursts of Connections with Laura Silverstein (S3 | E111)

Transparency & Micro-Bursts of Connections with Laura Silverstein (S3 | E111)

Micro-Bursts of Connections

with Laura Silverstein

(Season 3 | Episode 111)

[TESSA] What fun to have Laura Silverstein on our show this week!

Laura is a recognized thought leader in the field of relationship wellness, sought out for her expert advice from media outlets such as The New York Times and The Today Show.

Author of Amazon Best Seller, Love Is an Action Verb, she is one of today’s most original and insightful experts on modern relationships.

Her advice is evidence-based, inclusive, jargon-free and action-oriented. She is known for helping couples focus on their strengths instead of their problems and guiding them with small, step-by-step action plans.

Laura-Silverstein-The-Open-Nesters - Micro-Bursts of Connections

If the heart is a muscle, then we need to continue to strengthen it. But what about these “micro-bursts…” As Laura says about little bits of attention…. “micro-bursts of connection.” They are…

  • Sending a text
  • A winkie emoji
  • “You look cute. I hope your meeting goes well.”
  • Hugging someone for 2 seconds

These little transactions build love and build connections. These things set a precedent. They set a new norm that people benefit from.

Transparency & Micro-Bursts of Connections

Laura Silverstein

Hi, I’m Laura.

Love is an action verb, not a passive noun. I guide busy couples to revive their relationships with science-backed, action-oriented advice one conversation at a time. As a speaker, author, trainer, and Certified Gottman Couples Therapist, I have spent 30 years learning what makes long-lasting love and what leads to slow, steady relationship decline. I am a lifelong learner who has had the privilege to learn from renowned relational psychologists, fearless clients, readers, and my family, who know first-hand that I don’t always “practice what I preach” (but am always committed to doing better).

I am fiercely passionate about equity and inclusion, and this next phase in my career is about sharing what I know with as many people as possible, especially those who might not need or have access to, traditional couples therapy. I strive to make no assumptions about who you love or how you love.

Live is an Action Verb

More Episodes about Love and Relationships

WILD MONOGAMY

WILD MONOGAMY

“Wild Monogamy” serves as a reminder that your primary relationship can be the greatest adventure of your life.

Read more
Radical-Honesty

Radical Honesty

Radical Honesty and the Many Kinds of Love with Jesse Poppick. The Open Nesters Podcast. The Empty Nest is an Open Nest.

Read more
EVOLUTION-INTIMACY

Evolution Intimacy

In this episode, I sit down with Lara and Michael Blackin, visionaries behind Temple in the Trees. Evolution. Intimacy.

Read more
FROM-ENGINEER TO EROTIC HEALER

Erotic Healer (S5 | E211)

From Engineer to Erotic Healer. Dr. David Freeman has transitioned from a successful engineering career to a life dedicated to sexual well-being.

Read more
WHAT IS YOUR PLEASURESPAN

Your Pleasurespan

We dive deep into the vibrant world of open relationships with returning guests CJ, Linwood and their partner April. Your Pleasurespan.

Read more
BI KINK OPEN OVER 50

Open Bi Kinky Over 50

Open Bi Kinky Over 50 | Meet CJ and Linwood. They met online from across the world. And now are together in a highly unique relationship.

Read more
Polyamorous-Elders The-Open-Nesters-Podcast

Life as Polyamorous Elders

Life as Polyamorous Elders | An interview with author Kathy Labriola, Therapist. Kathy has great expertise working with older poly clients.

Read more
The Open Nesters Season 3

The Open Nesters Season 3

Open Nesters Season 3. In 2023 we turn our gaze to friendships in all forms. From old to new, sexual or platonic… it is going to be fun!

Read more
#OPEN The Open Nesters Podcast

#Open (Episode 31)

Consensual, ethical non-monogamy – delivered in an app… and community. This is about David and Amanda and their lives and program called #open.

Read more
Amir and Tessa Unplugged

UNPLUGGED (Episode 20)

We want to celebrate 20 episodes!! And we thought this unplugged show would be an opportune moment to share a bit about this journey.

Read more
Eroticize-Your-Jealousy The Open Nesters

Eroticize Your Jealousy with Thea and Curt (Episode 8)

Amidst COVID these two open-minded adults found each other. And they found that polyamory could work for them both. Thea and Curt met in early March – just prior to COVID. And then quarantine. Phone calls. Video chats. “It was challenging, I didn’t know if we had physical chemistry,” noted Curt.

Read more
Joy-Lynn-Okoye Following the Yes

Following the Yes with Joy Lynn Okoye (Episode 7)

Tessa interviews yoga teach and life coach Joy Okoye. Joy is in the middle of a huge life change. She is in “the void.” She is moving from mother to friend with her two teenagers. And she is asking questions of herself… “Who am I?”

Read more
Open-vs.-Empty-Nest-The-Open-Nesters

Open vs. Empty Nest (Episode 1)

In their premier episode, the original Open Nesters, Tessa & Amir, discuss the concept of Open vs. Empty Nest. We’re so pleased to begin our journey with you on The Open Nesters Podcast.

Read more

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

The Open Nesters Resources

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.

Tessa-(The-Open-Nesters)

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
Micro-bursts of connection