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Open up & Talk
by Nichole Folino
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.
Episodes
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How to Have Difficult Conversations Without Losing Yourself
What if the reason you're avoiding that difficult conversation isn't because you don't know what to say, but because you're afraid of what might happen when you finally say it? We've all been there. Rehearsing conversations in our heads, imagining the worst, or staying silent because speaking up...
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Why we run from uncomfortable
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 bad guy. But what if avoiding discomfort is actually creating more of it? In...
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Should I stay or Go? -Parallel Relationship Series
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 places to be in a relationship: the space in between. In this episode, we…
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Finding your way back-Parallel Relationship Series
What happens when you realize your relationship has become disconnected but neither of you is ready to give up on it? In this episode of the Parallel Relationship Series, Nichole explores what it can look like to find your way back to each other after emotional distance has settled in.…
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Grieving a relationship that still exists-Parallel Relationship Series
What happens when your relationship hasn’t ended, but you find yourself grieving what it used to be? In this episode of the Parallel Relationship Series, Nichole explores the complicated grief that can exist inside a relationship that is still very much a part of your life. You may still share a...
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Is this what long term relationships become-Parallel Relationship Series
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 this episode of the Parallel Relationship Series, Nichole explores the...
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Manifesting & Conscious Creating with Andy Hoffer
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 episode of Open Up and Talk, Nichole is joined by manifestation coach Andy Hoffer…
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Physical Intimacy & Connection-Parallel Relationship Series
Where Did the Affection Go? Physical Intimacy and Connection In this episode of the Parallel Relationship Series, Nichole explores the quiet shifts that can happen in physical intimacy and affection within long-term relationships. As life becomes busier and emotional distance grows, many couples...
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Designing spaces for healing & transformation with Annette Farha
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. In this episode of Open Up and Talk, Nichole sits down with intuitive designer, transformational coach, and author Annette Farha to explore the connection between…
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Roommate Syndrome-Parallel relationship series
From Partners to Roommates, Understanding Roommate Syndrome In this episode of the Parallel Relationship Series, Nichole explores a quiet but common experience in long-term relationships, roommate syndrome. It’s that feeling of sharing a home, responsibilities, and routines with your partner, but...
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When conversations go quiet-Parallel relationship series
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. Many couples don’t stop talking altogether. Instead, conversations become shorter, more surface-level, and focused on…
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The importance of regulation with Renee English
Regulation in Parenting: Supporting Ourselves and Our Children Through Somatic Practices Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when emotions are high, not just for our children, but for us too. In this episode of Open Up and Talk, Nichole sits down with Renee English to explore the…
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Parallel Relationships-Series Introduction
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. She introduces the concept of parallel relationships (sometimes called a “silent divorce”), and how...
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Perimenopause & Menopause with Kelly HIll
Menopause and perimenopause are natural stages of life, yet so many women find themselves navigating them feeling confused, dismissed, or unsupported. In this episode of Open Up and Talk, Nichole sits down with a Kelly Hill CPA from Profit & Lattes to have an open and honest conversation about…
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When stress shows up in the body
How Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Show Up in the Body Mental health struggles don’t only live in our thoughts, they often show up in our bodies first. In this episode of Open Up and Talk, Nichole explores the physical ways stress, anxiety, and depression can affect the body. From fatigue and...
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Holding It All Together
From the outside, you may look like you’re managing everything. But internally, you feel tired, overwhelmed, or quietly disconnected. In this episode of Open Up and Talk, Nichole explores why emotional change can feel so destabilizing, even when life “looks fine.” She unpacks how we are wired for...
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When Your Child Hurts, You Hurt Too with Guest Tina Bendo
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 Counselling founder Tina to have an honest and supportive conversation about how...
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The End of Us: Relationship Loss and Finding You Again
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, and a version of yourself that existed within that relationship. In this episode,...
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Pre-planning a funeral: a quiet act of love
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 we love. In this episode, Nichole explores why pre-planning a funeral can be one…
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Online Dating & Self Worth
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 ourselves. In this episode, Nichole explores how online dating can impact self-worth, why ghosting...
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Making space for grief in a season that doesn't slow down
The holidays bring lights, music, gatherings, and traditions, but when you’re grieving, this season can feel heavier instead of joyful. In this episode, Nichole explores why grief intensifies during the holidays, what the research says about memory, emotion, and social pressure, and the…
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Losing my dad & facing grief again
I lost my dad in December, and this episode is me trying to make sense of what that loss has meant in the months that followed. Grief doesn’t follow rules. It doesn’t care about timelines, expectations, or the polite ways we try to hold ourselves together. It shows up in the middle of ordinary...
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Why we avoid uncomfortable conversations
Welcome to Open Up and Talk , a podcast about the real, raw, and healing conversations we often avoid. Hosted by grief and well-being coach Nichole Folino, each episode invites honesty into the messy middle of life, from grief and identity loss, to parenting, relationships, and rediscovering...
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Why I created Open Up & Talk
In this first episode, I share why I created Open Up and Talk, a space for honest conversations about the beautifully messy parts of life. This podcast exists because pretending we're fine isn't working anymore. If you’ve ever felt like you had to be strong when you were breaking, or hold it all...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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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...
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