Leah Kern

Back To The Nest

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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.

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Leah Kern

Episodes

[Thoughtful Conversations] From Hedge Funds to Higher Questions with Bruce Gimpel 27.05.2026 34:00

In this episode, Douglas sits down with Bruce Gimpel for a thoughtful conversation about ambition, reinvention, spirituality, and the search for meaning beyond professional success. Bruce spent decades in the demanding world of hedge funds and high finance, where performance, pressure, and achievement shaped daily life. But alongside his professional career, he was also pursuing something less vis...

[Thoughtful Conversations] When Identity Change with Brent Bowden 05.03.2026 36:27

What 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 world—and the identity reckoning that came with that transition. Together, we explore how meaning is built outside of work, why tying your entire identity to one role can be so fragile, and what it really takes to live a purposefu...

Tinned Fish, Entrepreneurship, & The Year of the Fire Horse [with Sonia] 03.03.2026 53:04

Join Leah and Sonia as they exchange acorns! More from Sonia: Sonia's Website: https://www.soniaholstein.com/ Sonia's IG: @youllwantseconds Sonia's Substack: https://substack.com/@youllwantseconds More From Leah Subscribe to my personal Substack Listen to my other podcast, Shoulders Down Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com

Alternative Deodorants, Meatballs, Decluttering, & The Radio [with Victoria] 05.01.2026 45:23

Join Leah and Victoria as they exchange acorns! More From Leah Subscribe to my personal Substack Listen to my other podcast, Shoulders Down Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com

High School Reunions, Felted Acorns, Social Work & Lorazepam [with Beatrix] 08.12.2025 48:50

Join Leah and Bea as they exchange acorns! More From Leah Subscribe to my personal Substack Listen to my other podcast, Shoulders Down Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com

Amelia Earhart, Apple Store Heartbreak, & Buttered Bagels [with Kayla] 03.11.2025 1:12:06

Join Leah and Kayla as they exchange acorns! More from Kayla! More From Leah Subscribe to my personal Substack Listen to my other podcast, Shoulders Down Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com

Rewirement, Rainbow Girls, Rosy’s Chicken Breast, & Grandma Snacks [with Robyn] 31.08.2025 1:08:53

Join Leah and Robyn as they exchange acorns! More From Leah Subscribe to my personal Substack Listen to my other podcast, Shoulders Down Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com

Acorns From The Appalachian Trail [With Bea & Victoria] 17.08.2025 1:13:02

Special 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 to my personal Substack Listen to my other podcast, Shoulders Down Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com

Babies, Stone Fruit, Weddings & The Appalachian Trail [with Jamie] 31.07.2025 55:51

Join Leah & one of her dearest friends, Jamie, as they exchange acorns! More From Leah Subscribe to my personal Substack Listen to my other podcast, Shoulders Down Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com

Weird Rituals, Living Alone, Bird By Bird, & Insurance [with Maddie] 03.06.2025 1:10:05

Join 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: artbymkd@gmail.com More From Leah Subscribe to my personal Substack Listen to my other podcast, Shoulders Down Email me: Leah@leahkernrd.com

Friendship, Squirrels, & Acorns 03.04.2025 13:01

Welcome 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 you never miss an episode, head to leahkern.substack.com and subscribe. To learn more about Leah's Intuitive Eating work visit https://leahkernrd.com/ or checkout Shoulder Down Podcast.

Welcome to Back To The Nest! 01.04.2025 1:02

Welcome 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 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...