
Teen anxiety is something many parents are trying to understand. But sometimes, even with the best intentions, the way we respond can make things harder. In this episode of Open Up & Talk , I'm joined by Alyse Nishmura...


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Hosted by Nichole Folino · health · EN-CA
Open Up & Talk is where we stop pretending everything’s fine and actually talk about what being human feels like. Hosted by grief and relationship clarity coach Nichole Folino, each episode blends reflection, real stories, and a little humour about life’s hardest and weirdest moments.Open Up and Talk reminds you that being messy is part of being alive. Sometimes it’s deep. Sometimes it’s funny. Always, it’s honest.Welcome to Open Up and Talk, where honest conversations make a big impact.Remember, life is messy, but talking about it makes the mess okay.
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Signup to Generate a PitchOpen Up & Talk is where we stop pretending everything’s fine and actually talk about what being human feels like. Hosted by grief and relationship clarity coach Nichole Folino, each episode blends reflection, real stories, and a little humour about life’s hardest and weirdest moments. Open Up and Talk reminds you that being messy is part of being alive.
Open up and Talk is hosted by Nichole Folino. The show has published 25 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "When teenage anxiety impacts the whole family" (25 October 2026, 22 minutes), "Can you love someone and still be unhappy with them?" (18 October 2026, 18 minutes), and "Why we run from uncomfortable" (4 October 2026, 11 minutes).
Open up and Talk publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 16 minutes across 25 episodes.
Booking probability for Open up and Talk is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Open up and Talk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Open up and Talk's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Open up and Talk are Family & Social Services. Open up and Talk has a health audience.
Nichole Folino hosts Open up and Talk, a health podcast with 25 episodes published.
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Teen anxiety is something many parents are trying to understand. But sometimes, even with the best intentions, the way we respond can make things harder. In this episode of Open Up & Talk , I'm joined by Alyse Nishmura...

What happens when you love someone, but something in your relationship still doesn't feel right? They're a good person. You have memories together. You care deeply about them. So why do you still feel unhappy? And does...

Episode #1
When Did We Become So Afraid of Being Uncomfortable? We avoid the conversation. We say yes when we want to say no. We overexplain. We stay quiet because we don't want someone to be angry, disappointed or think we're the...

What happens when you’re no longer sure whether to stay and rebuild your relationship or whether it’s time to let it go? In the final episode of the Parallel Relationship series, we’re talking about one of the hardest...

Is emotional distance just part of being in a long-term relationship? Do all couples eventually lose some of the closeness they once had? Or is that quiet feeling that something is missing worth paying attention to? In...

Manifestation, Mindset & Becoming a Conscious Creator with Andy Hoffer What if manifestation wasn't about wishing for a different life, but about intentionally creating one through small, meaningful steps? In this...

<p>Where Did the Affection Go? Physical Intimacy and Connection</p><p>In this episode of the Parallel Relationship Series, Nichole explores the quiet shifts that can happen in physical intimacy and affection within...

<p>Grief doesn’t only change how we feel, it can change how we experience the spaces around us and how we see ourselves within them.</p><p>In this episode of Open Up and Talk, Nichole sits down with intuitive designer...

<p>From Partners to Roommates, Understanding Roommate Syndrome</p><p>In this episode of the Parallel Relationship Series, Nichole explores a quiet but common experience in long-term relationships, roommate...

<p>In this episode of the Parallel Relationship Series, Nichole explores what happens when communication in a relationship slowly shifts, not into conflict, but into silence.</p><p>Many couples don’t stop talking...

<p>Regulation in Parenting: Supporting Ourselves and Our Children Through Somatic Practices</p><p>Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when emotions are high, not just for our children, but for us too.</p><p>In...

<p>In this first episode of the Parallel Relationship Series, Nichole explores the quiet experience many couples find themselves in, living side by side, but no longer feeling deeply connected.</p><p>She introduces the...

Episode #11
<p>Menopause and perimenopause are natural stages of life, yet so many women find themselves navigating them feeling confused, dismissed, or unsupported.</p><p>In this episode of Open Up and Talk, Nichole sits down with...

Episode #10
<p>How Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Show Up in the Body</p><p><br></p><p>Mental health struggles don’t only live in our thoughts, they often show up in our bodies first.</p><p>In this episode of Open Up and Talk...

Episode #9
<p>From the outside, you may look like you’re managing everything. But internally, you feel tired, overwhelmed, or quietly disconnected.</p><p>In this episode of Open Up and Talk, Nichole explores why emotional change...

<p>When your child is struggling with their mental health, it can leave you feeling worried, helpless, and unsure of what to do next. In this episode of Open Up and Talk, Nichole sits down with Lemons into Lemonade...

<p>When a relationship ends, the grief that follows is often misunderstood, by others and by ourselves. Relationship loss isn’t just about losing a partner; it’s about losing a shared identity, a future you imagined...

<p>Talking about funeral planning can feel uncomfortable, even scary, which is why so many people avoid it. But pre-planning isn’t about focusing on death. It’s about care, clarity, and easing the burden on the people...

Episode #5
<p>Online dating often begins with hope, the possibility of connection, companionship, and being seen. But over time, the swiping, silence, and repeated rejection can quietly start to affect how we see...

<p>The holidays bring lights, music, gatherings, and traditions, but when you’re grieving, this season can feel heavier instead of joyful.</p><p>In this episode, Nichole explores why grief intensifies during the...
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