About this podcast
Back To The Nest is a monthly podcast where Leah Kern sits down with a loved one to swap “acorns”—little tips and insights we’re currently leaning into. Acorns can be trivial things, like a fun new way to store earrings or a brand of clear lip gloss that tastes like vanilla and isn’t too sticky. But they can also be deeper nuggets of wisdom—lessons from therapy, profound lyrics, or a tip to calm existential anxiety. Acorns are the things we gather along the way, and Back To The Nest is the place we share them with you.
Episodes
- [Thoughtful Conversations] From Hedge Funds to Higher Questions with Bruce Gimpel · 34 minIn this episode, Douglas sits down with Bruce Gimpel for a thoughtful conversation about ambition, reinvention, spirituality, and the search for meaning beyond professional…
- [Thoughtful Conversations] When Identity Change with Brent Bowden · 36 minWhat happens when the thing that once defined you… no longer does? In this episode, Brent shares his journey from being an NFL punter to building a life in the corporate…
- Tinned Fish, Entrepreneurship, & The Year of the Fire Horse [with Sonia] · 53 minJoin Leah and Sonia as they exchange acorns! More from Sonia: Sonia's Website: https://www.soniaholstein.com/Sonia's IG: @youllwantsecondsSonia's Substack…
- Alternative Deodorants, Meatballs, Decluttering, & The Radio [with Victoria] · 45 minJoin Leah and Victoria as they exchange acorns! More From Leah Subscribe to my personal SubstackListen to my other podcast, Shoulders DownEmail me: [email protected]
- High School Reunions, Felted Acorns, Social Work & Lorazepam [with Beatrix] · 49 minJoin Leah and Bea as they exchange acorns! More From Leah Subscribe to my personal SubstackListen to my other podcast, Shoulders DownEmail me: [email protected]
- Amelia Earhart, Apple Store Heartbreak, & Buttered Bagels [with Kayla] · 1 h 12 minJoin Leah and Kayla as they exchange acorns! More from Kayla! More From Leah Subscribe to my personal SubstackListen to my other podcast, Shoulders DownEmail me…
- Rewirement, Rainbow Girls, Rosy’s Chicken Breast, & Grandma Snacks [with Robyn] · 1 h 8 minJoin Leah and Robyn as they exchange acorns! More From Leah Subscribe to my personal SubstackListen to my other podcast, Shoulders DownEmail me: [email protected]
- Acorns From The Appalachian Trail [With Bea & Victoria] · 1 h 13 minSpecial edition episode! Join me and 2 of my pals, Bea and Victoria, as we reflect on our acorns from our recent section hike of the Appalachian Trail. More From Leah Subscribe…
- Babies, Stone Fruit, Weddings & The Appalachian Trail [with Jamie] · 56 min · Season 1Join Leah & one of her dearest friends, Jamie, as they exchange acorns! More From Leah Subscribe to my personal SubstackListen to my other podcast, Shoulders DownEmail me…
- Weird Rituals, Living Alone, Bird By Bird, & Insurance [with Maddie] · 1 h 10 minJoin Leah and one of her childhood best friends, Maddie, as they exchange acorns 🐿️ More From Maddie: Follow Maddie on Instagram for art Email Maddie about a custom piece…
- Friendship, Squirrels, & Acorns · 13 min · Season 1 Episode 1Welcome to Back To The Nest! In this episode, Leah is sharing the piece that inspired this podcast and what you can expect from this show. For additional content and to make sure…
- Welcome to Back To The Nest! · 1 minWelcome to Back to the Nest. I'm your host, Leah Kern, and this is a monthly podcast where I sit down with a loved one to swap “acorns”— the little bits and tips we’re currently…
