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The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingEmpty Nesters Staying Connected With Kids From Afar - E125When your kids leave home, the communication changes. Sometimes it slows gradually. Sometimes it feels abrupt. In this episode, Rick and Clancy talk about what staying connected really looks like once your kids are living in a different rhythm.They share their experience navigating daily calls during a tough freshman year, the shift that often happens by spring semester, different communication styles between siblings, time zone mishaps, “proof of life” texts, and the balance between asking questions and sharing your own life. The conversation also stretches beyond college to long-distance relationships in general… even with aging parents.📖 Our upcom...
2026-02-1924 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingValentine’s Day Take It or Leave It - Greatest Hits E124Valentine’s Day shows up every year with expectations attached. Reservations. Prix fixe menus. Cards that say more about obligation than affection.In this Greatest Hits episode of The Loud Quiet, Rick and Clancy talk honestly about why they stopped treating Valentine’s Day like a scripted performance and how their relationship evolved once they did.From early dating years and shared “love songs” to parenting seasons that reshaped priorities, this episode walks through what Valentine’s Day has looked like across decades. Sometimes romantic. Sometimes chaotic. Often funny. Always real.What’s in the episodeWhy Valentine’s Day can feel like...
2026-02-1233 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingThe Four Intimacies with Dr Amy and Roy - E123Intimacy changes over time… especially when the house gets quieter. What once felt automatic often needs more intention, more conversation, and sometimes a better framework.Just in time for Valentine's Day, in this guest episode, we sit down with couples counseling team Dr. Amy and Roy Clark to talk about The Four Intimacies and why strong relationships are built on more than just physical connection. We get practical about how couples actually talk to each other, why emotional closeness matters so much, and how intimacy can deepen at every stage of marriage… including the empty nest years.Years of work...
2026-02-0530 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingEmpty Nest Snow Days – E122We spent several days at home during an ice storm in North Texas.Sweats instead of real clothes. Garage workouts because the gym was out. Too much food because that’s what people do when they’re stuck. We talk through how our routines unraveled, what we did to fill the time, and how empty nest life changes the feel of being snowed in.We also get into the small stuff… playing games we haven’t touched in years, watching different shows in different rooms without it being a “thing,” an...
2026-01-2922 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingEmpty Nest sadness returns when college kids spring back to school – E121Spring semester drop-offs don’t get the same attention as fall move-in… but for a lot of parents, they’re tougher than they expect. The house was full again. The routines came back. And then, just like that, they left.In this episode, we talk honestly about why the sadness shows up again when college kids head back after the holidays. Not for the first time… and not because anything is wrong. We talk about what’s different about winter break versus summer, how short visits mess with your emotional footing, and why even years into empty nest life...
2026-01-2221 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingExtended Holiday Overindulging and Return to Routine in the Empty Nest – E120The holidays are over, the fridge is still full of leftovers, and the routine hasn’t quite found its way home yet.In this episode, Rick and Clancy talk about what happens between Thanksgiving and “whenever we finally pull it together.” The extra food. The extra drinks. The social calendar that never lets up. And the moment, especially in your 50s, when your body makes it very clear that it noticed. They talk through why the holiday season turns into a free-for-all, how restriction can backfire, and why getting back to normal is usually less about a dramatic reset and mo...
2026-01-1530 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingEmpty Nest Reminder...Your Young Adult’s Success Isn’t Always Linear - Joanna Lilley - E119Your young adult’s path may look messy, stalled, or off-script… and that doesn’t mean something is wrong.In this guest episode, we’re joined by Joanna Lilley, a therapeutic consultant who works with young adults and their parents during the often complicated transition into adulthood. Joanna helps families navigate college decisions, mental health challenges, academic setbacks, and those moments when forward motion feels unclear.We talk about the difference between being college capable and college ready, why gap years can be useful when they’re intentional, and how parents can respond when academic probation, burnout, or “I don’t think...
2026-01-0834 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living2025 Reflections and 2026 Launching in the Empty Nest - E118That weird stretch between Christmas and New Year’s… when no one knows what day it is, the snacks never stop, and you start thinking about what just happened and what might be coming next.In this New Year’s Day episode, we look back on 2025 and talk about what surprised us most… how this podcast grew way beyond what we expected, how the community took on a life of its own, and how the empty nest feels different than it did a year ago.We also talk about what’s ahead in 2026… including the book that gr...
2026-01-0117 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingFa La La Full Nest – Greatest Hits E117We’re releasing this episode on Christmas Day, and it felt like the right time to bring this one back.This is a Greatest Hits re-release of Episode 20, originally recorded after our very first holiday season as empty nesters… when both kids came home from college and the house went from quiet to very full, very fast. It was the first time we experienced that swing back to shared meals, full schedules, late nights, and just being the four of us again.We talk through what surprised us, what we loved, and what we noticed about ourselves as parents and...
2025-12-2532 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingEnhancing Empty Nest Communication with Raffi Bilek – E116When the kids are grown and the house is quieter, the way couples talk to each other starts to matter in new ways. Some patterns get easier. Others get harder to ignore.In this episode of The Loud Quiet, we’re joined by marriage counselor and author Raffi Bilek for a practical, honest conversation about communication, conflict, and what actually helps couples stay connected during the empty nest years. We talk about why avoiding conflict doesn’t equal good communication, why solving the problem too fast often backfires, and how couples can stay on the same team even...
2025-12-1831 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingEmpty Nest Nostalgia: The Holiday Foods We Still Crave - E115Holiday food has a way of anchoring a season. We make certain things every year without even thinking about it… and the kids now expect them just as much as we do. In this episode we talk through the foods we grew up with, the ones that stuck, and the ones we only remember when someone says “remember when…?”Quick note… The Loud Quiet book is almost ready. If you want early updates and preorder info, here’s the list: https://www.theloudquiet.com/p/book/Candy canes, Texas trash, haystacks, spiced tea… all the things...
2025-12-1130 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingEmpty Nesters Go To A Rave – E114Sometimes saying yes takes you somewhere you never expected… like an EDM show on a Sunday night, surrounded by people half your age and a bass that makes your clothes vibrate. In this episode, Rick and Clancy share what happened when Tanner finally talked them into a Chris Lake show… and why it ended up feeling surprisingly joyful, safe, and honestly pretty fun.And then the week flipped right into Thanksgiving. They talk about having both kids home, the comfort of familiar rhythms, and the strange, tender uncertainty of what future holidays might look like.Big announcement:Our first book...
2025-12-0425 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingFeasts, Phase 10 and Football – Greatest Hits Episode 113Some Thanksgivings are predictable… this one definitely wasn’t. For this Greatest Hits episode, we’re flashing back to our 2023 Thanksgiving trip to Arizona, a holiday full of hiking, travel hiccups, questionable turkey, and a whole lot of Phase 10 and football. It originally aired as Episode 16 and it still makes us laugh.Since this episode is coming out on Thanksgiving, we want to say how thankful we are for you. Truly. There is no Loud Quiet without the people who listen, message us, and show up every week. We feel that deeply.This episod...
2025-11-2730 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingRelationship Insights: Boardroom Concepts for the Empty Nest with Dr. Robin Buckley - E112Using business ideas for a personal relationship. It sounds unusual at first, but Dr. Robin Buckley makes it feel surprisingly natural. She talks about relationships in a way that feels clear and doable without losing the heart of it. She takes ideas most of us only ever use in business and shows how they can actually make home life easier… especially when you’re in the empty nest stage and trying to stay connected as a couple.She walks through mission statements, roles, and check-ins in a way that never feels rigid. It just feels prac...
2025-11-2029 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingThanksgiving Apart: When Your College Kid Can’t Come Home - E111For a lot of families, Thanksgiving week feels like it should be a given… everyone comes home, the same sides hit the table, the Cowboys disappoint us again. But for some parents of college kids, that mid-November homecoming doesn’t happen.In this episode, Rick and Clancy talk about what it’s like when your student can’t make it home for Thanksgiving and how to stay connected across the miles. From sending care packages and shared movie nights to adjusting family traditions (and expectations), they share real ways to keep the holiday spirit intact… even if the table...
2025-11-1320 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingDid We Reconnect in Mexico? – Empty Nest Couple’s Getaway - E110This episode is a little different... it’s a two-parter.We recorded the first half before leaving for our empty nest getaway to Mexico, talking through what we hoped for (and what we worried might happen).Then, after the trip, we sat back down to see if those expectations actually matched reality.From pre-trip nerves and some lighthearted talk about “resort romance” to real reflections on unplugging from work and finding connection again, this one’s both honest and funny. We also share how maturity changes what connection looks like... and why a slower t...
2025-11-0636 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingSelf Love and Relationships with Chaya Garcia - E109 (Empty Nest)Most of us were never taught how to love ourselves... and yet, it’s the foundation of every healthy relationship we’ll ever have. In this week’s conversation, Rick and Clancy sit down with relationship coach Chaya Garcia to talk about what self-love really looks like in the empty nest years, how it shapes the way we date, and why it’s never too late to grow in connection.Chaya shares real, practical wisdom on dating again, spotting early red flags, and what it means to build stability instead of chasing “synchronicity.” She also gets honest about addict...
2025-10-3028 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingSmart Not Scary: AI for Empty Nesters - E108Can AI save you $1,400? It did for Rick.This week, Rick and Clancy talk about how AI is showing up in real life for empty nesters, including stories from The Loud Quiet community. From planning dinners for two and simplifying home maintenance to creating custom workouts and even preparing for job interviews, listeners shared how they’re using these tools in practical, everyday ways.They also talk about boundaries and common sense... what’s safe to share, how to keep your thinking sharp, and why the goal isn’t to replace humans but to...
2025-10-2330 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingThe Question That Started It All - E107Every podcast starts somewhere… and this week, we’re sharing exactly how The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living came to be.It all goes back to one late-night drive, a little vodka honesty, and a question from Clancy that stopped Rick cold. That moment caught us off guard and led to discussions on how we saw our relationship, our future, and eventually led to creating this show.In this episode, we talk through the real story behind that night, how it led to our first recording in what used to be the kids’ playroom, and wh...
2025-10-1621 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingHow Do We Reinvent Ourselves? - E106How Do We Reinvent Ourselves?What does it really mean to reinvent yourself once the house goes quiet? In this episode, Rick and Clancy talk about what reinvention has looked like for them since becoming empty nesters... how it’s less about one big change and more about staying curious, open, and willing to keep learning.They share stories from their recent trip to the Empowered Podcaster Conference in Charlotte, NC, what it taught them about community and confidence, and how this phase of life is the perfect time to keep reinventing... not because you ha...
2025-10-0925 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingText Messages To My Sons - E105Parenting doesn’t come with a guidebook... but sometimes it comes with text messages. In this episode, we sit down with Tammy Cohen, author of Text Messages To My Sons, to talk about the lessons, reminders, and heart-to-hearts she’s been sending her boys for years.Tammy shares why she started capturing her wisdom in text form, how her sons have received it, and what it looks like to parent adult kids with honesty and love. This conversation isn’t just about moms and sons—it’s about communication, connection, and the little ways we keep showing up for our...
2025-10-0232 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingCollege Game Day Road Trip - E104What started as “just a quick drive” turned into a full-on Baylor game day adventure… complete with tailgates, rivalries, bugs that wouldn’t quit, and a whole lot of laughs with friends.In this episode, we talk about navigating friendships in the empty nest… especially when your kids are dating each other… plus what it’s like to step into traditions that weren’t originally ours but now feel pretty special. From Waco eats to a last-second field goal to realizing game days can be mini-adventures of their own, this trip gave us plenty to reflect on.🌬️ The hand...
2025-09-2523 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingVisiting Your Kids On Their Turf - E103What happens when you visit your kids in their own space? We share the funny, surprising, and eye-opening moments of stepping into their world while on the road between Phoenix and Tucson.Visiting your kids on their turf brings a mix of surprises, laughs, and those little reminders that they’re building lives outside of your roof. This week’s episode was recorded while we were literally on the road between Phoenix and Tucson… headed to spend the weekend with our daughter.We talk about what it’s like to step into your kids’ world… seeing their...
2025-09-1820 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingSigns Of Fall - E102Some signs of fall are comforting. Some are kind of annoying. And some, like the flashing yellow school zone lights, just make you groan.In this episode, Rick and Clancy share the little markers that tell them fall has arrived. Childhood soccer uniforms, back-to-school shopping trips, college football weekends, the first cool front fake-out, and pumpkin scented candles all make the list. They also talk about how fall still feels like a reset, even when you’re not chasing kids to Friday night games anymore.👃 Got a favorite fall scent...
2025-09-1123 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingAre You Thinking About Retirement? - E101Retirement isn’t just about 401(k)s and Social Security. It’s also about your identity, your routines, your relationship, and that strange feeling of waking up with nowhere to be.In this episode, Rick and Clancy sit down with retirement coach Wendy Leggett to talk about the non-financial side of retirement: what makes it hard, what makes it meaningful, and how to approach it with curiosity instead of fear. Wendy shares thoughtful advice for individuals and couples navigating this transition.Whether you’re five years out or already a few...
2025-09-0428 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingThe Return Of The Empty Nest - E100The house is quiet again... and we’re back in the studio. The return of the empty nest, even for the 3rd time, stirs up a wide range of feelings. In this milestone 100th episode, we reflect on how much has changed... since starting the podcast, since our first round of empty nest living, and even just since last summer. From Iceland inside jokes to unexpected museum noises to the rediscovery of personal space (and skinny dipping), we talk through the return of the quiet, what we’ve learned, and why we’re still choosing each other in year...
2025-08-2825 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingRoutine...ish – E99 Greatest HitsYou’re a couple again... but it doesn’t feel quite the same.This Greatest Hits episode takes us back to the early weeks of our empty nest life. The routines technically returned... but everything about them felt different. From light trash cans to creepy museum portraits to the moment the house goes quiet and it hits you all over again... this one’s for anyone staring down the weird, slow shift from full house to two place mats at dinner.👋 Share your first-week-of-empty-nest moments with us: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theloudqu...
2025-08-2131 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingEmbrace the Shift – E98 Greatest HitsSome parenting lessons don’t hit until you’re in a parking lot, crying with your kid, trying to help them through something you can’t fix.This Greatest Hits episode from our first season walks through a tough moment with our daughter Teagan... her first big roommate conflict in college... and how we had to learn a new way to parent her through it. From awkward campus moments to the heartbreak of long-distance support, we’re revisiting this story now because we know so many of you will be in this season soon. The drop...
2025-08-1436 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingBlue Bags, Big Tears, Bright Futures – E97 Greatest HitsThe IKEA bags. The ramen in the pantry. The horse figurine in the car. This is the episode we recorded just days after becoming official empty nesters... and let’s just say, the tears were flowing.Originally aired as Episode 2, this one holds a lot of heart. It’s a real-time look at what it feels like to leave your youngest at college... awkward silences, Target runs, unexpected breakdowns, and the surprising peace of watching your kid help someone else swipe into the dorm.We're bringing it back now because we know so many of you...
2025-08-0744 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingCollege Move In Tips & Tricks - E96Whether it’s your first college drop-off or your last, move-in season is a major milestone in empty nest life... and it comes with a LOT of moving parts.In this episode, we walk through our favorite practical and emotional tips from years of college move-ins... what we’ve learned, what we wish we had known earlier, and what might help ease the transition for you and your student. From the glory of IKEA-style blue bags to overlooked essentials like doorstops and duplicate chargers... it’s a wide range of help to get you through the mo...
2025-07-3127 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingMom Mode Returns, Eulogies & Trivia - E94This week’s episode is a bit of a wild card... and we kind of love it that way.We kick things off with three trivia questions from a recent night out…answers revealed at the end…before diving into a week that reminded us how the empty nest stage isn’t always as “empty” as it sounds. Clancy shares what it was like to step back into full “Mom Mode” after Teagan’s wisdom teeth surgery…complete with mashed peaches and emergency trash cans. Rick reflects on the emotional weight of writing his Nana’s eulogy, and the chall...
2025-07-1727 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living10 Tips For Parents - “Birds” Come Home For The Summer - E89Empty nesters, rejoice... and brace yourselves. The kids are coming home for summer break, and the vibe in your once-quiet house is about to shift.Clancy and Rick share 10 real-world tips to help you handle the return of your college-age kids. From setting expectations to balancing mealtime and independence, they explore what works, what doesn’t, and how to keep the peace while strengthening your relationship.💡 Want a downloadable copy of the 10 Tips?Join our newsletter here and get it sent directly to your inbox.https://theloudquiet.kit.com/signup🛎️ Have a summer survival tip of your own?Share it with th...
2025-06-1231 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingLosing Ourselves - An Empty Nest Reality Check - E88What happens when your carefully planned life suddenly goes off script?In this deeply personal episode, Clancy and Rick open up about the past few weeks—full of unexpected loss, chaotic schedules, and the quiet disconnection that can sneak up in empty nest life.From memorial planning and rushed moves to a cardboard box anniversary and a last minute bus ride, they explore what it means to lose your sense of self and how to start finding your way back.This isn’t just an update—it’s a reminder that life doesn’t always c...
2025-06-0525 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living10 Travel Points For Empty Nesters - E87Rick and Clancy returned from Germany and have 10 travel points to share.From pre planning to what to do when you arrive-they have put these points into practice many times. Listen before you plan your next trip.Get your free "10 Tips for Parents of College Kids Home for the Summer"https://theloudquiet.kit.com/signupEmpty Nest Living can be challenging. Let’s support each other. Join The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living Facebook group and build community together: https://www.facebook.com/share/g...
2025-05-2230 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingFacing Alzheimer's: Our Family Journey (Guesting Lynn Smargis' "Caring for Your Aging Parents") E84Today’s episode is a little different here on The Loud Quiet.Instead of hosting, we’re guests!We joined Lynn Smargis on her podcast Caring for Your Aging Parents to share our family’s journey through Alzheimer's and caregiving.In this conversation, we talk about:How we first noticed the early signs of dementia in Rick’s mom.The difficult realities of caregiving from afar, especially during COVID.What it was like to...
2025-05-0137 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingMission Trip Memories & Musings - E83We are back from our Mission Trip. Rick and Clancy talk about what their expectations were and what they took away from their experiences. Listen to what surprised us and how we plan on implementing some of the things we learned.Casas por Cristo - https://casasporcristo.orgEmpty Nest Living can be challenging. Let’s support each other. Join The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living Facebook group and build community together: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Hf9LJkmdU/...
2025-04-2433 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingMission Trip Hopes and Jitters - E82Rick and Clancy are headed out of the country for a mission trip. What are they nervous about? What are they excited about? Hear their thoughts and tune in next week for the recap.
2025-04-1707 minCaring for Your Aging Parents
Caring for Your Aging ParentsStaying Ahead: Planning for Dementia Care for Your Aging Parents with Rick and Clancy DentonJoin me for a conversation with Rick and Clancy Denton about the emotional and challenging path of caregiving for aging parents with dementia. Their journey began in 2019 when Clancy first noticed subtle changes in Rick’s mother’s behavior. This marked the start of their deeply emotional caregiving experience, which was compounded by the onset of Alzheimer's and the rare Capgras syndrome.We candidly discuss the significant emotional and physical toll of caregiving, especially during the isolating times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rick’s stepfather faced unique struggles while caring for his mother, and we emphasize the import...
2025-04-1536 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingSaying No To Say Yes - E81Coming to you from the road in Arizona. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Clancy and Rick talk about trying to keep their heads above water as they have so many irons in different fires. What can they change as they approach new opportunities? Listen to find out.Empty Nest Living can be challenging. Let’s support each other. Join The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living Facebook group and build community together: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Hf9LJkmdU/CHAPTERS0:00 - Road trip to...
2025-04-1019 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingRick's Reunion Reflections and Clancy's FOMO, JOMO or ROMO - E80Rick is headed to his college reunion and Clancy stays behind. Hear the perspectives of each one …what is Rick thinking before he goes and a recap when he gets back. Did Clancy have FOMO? Listen and find out.Empty Nest Living can be challenging. Let’s support each other. Join The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living Facebook group and build community together: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Hf9LJkmdU/CHAPTERS0:00 Rick's Anticipation of Duke 30th Reunion1:30 Nostalgia and Excitement about Coll...
2025-04-0324 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingIs Your Spring Break Mode On, Off or Paused? - E79Are you taking a spring break or spring vacation? Clancy and Rick reminisce on their past spring breaks and how they are enjoying the non travel parameters of empty nest travel.Empty Nest Living can be challenging. Let’s support each other. Join The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living Facebook group and build community together: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Hf9LJkmdU/CHAPTERS0:00 Is Your Spring Break Mode On, Off, or Paused?1:11 Childhood Spring Breaks: Road Trips & Ski Trips3:39 Church Ski Trips & Teenage Freedom7:11 College Sp...
2025-03-2721 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingSharing Emotional Pain In The Empty Nest - E78Rick and Clancy get real and raw in this episode about interruptions in life. Last minute changes can cause hurt feelings and struggles with communication. How do you handle the unexpected things that life throws at you?Empty Nest Living can be challenging. Let’s support each other. Join The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living Facebook group and build community together: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Hf9LJkmdUCHAPTERSCHAPTERS0:00 Sharing Emotional Pain in the Empty Nest0:06 The Weight of Disruptions & Unexpected Changes...
2025-03-2021 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingPlaying the Waiting Game - E77Are you waiting on something? Do you find it harder to wait without the kids around as a distraction? We talk about the things (big and small) that we are waiting on right now.CHAPTERS0:00 The Waiting Game: How It Affects Empty Nest Life0:31 A Birthday Weekend in Tucson2:24 Delayed Flights & Rental Car Trouble4:52 Waiting on Parking While Clancy & Teagan Eat6:05 The Hotel AC Disaster & What We Did7:49 Hiking to Reset a Bad Mood8:34 The Challenge of Waiting...
2025-03-1319 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingLaunching A New Venture In The Empty Nest - E75Could you work with your spouse? Rick and Clancy talk about their first experience as they launch their new venture together. What were they excited about? What were they anxious about? How did it go? Listen/watch to find out. Want to create your own shorts like The Loud Quiet ? Get great videos and help TLQ thrive with this affiliate link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=d5f6adEmpty Nesters Rediscover Creativity - E71 https://theloudquiet.transistor.fm/episodes/empty-nesters-rediscover-creat
2025-02-2717 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingLuxe & Laid Back Empty Nest - E74From high end to super casual-we’re enjoying it all in the empty nest. What are some of your indulgences? What casual/laid back things do you enjoy?CHAPTERS0:00 Luxe & Laid Back: An Empty Nest Lifestyle0:19 A Perfect Weekend of Opposites1:17 Luxe vs. Laid Back Music: Beethoven & Yacht Rock5:12 Luxe & Laid Back Drinks: From Japanese Whiskey to Cheap Chardonnay6:14 Luxe & Laid Back Travel: Resorts vs. Camping7:06 Clancy’s Hard No on Camping8:28 What’s Your Luxe & Laid Back? Join the Conver...
2025-02-2008 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingIs Revisiting Relationships Risky in the Empty Nest - E72A new story from Nana sparks an interesting conversation about old flames. We are headed to Rick’s college reunion in the spring and were wondering if that provides an opportunity for old relationships to get reignited at this stage of life. How can we safeguard against that? Grey Divorce Episode 28 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RxIYTnyBJfistDVvkdfik CHAPTERS 0:00 The Danger of Looking Back at Old Relationships 2:15 Quick Austin Trip Recap 3:25 A Family Story That Sparked This Conversation 6:53 When Past Relationships Almost Changed the Fu...
2025-02-0634 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingTurning Off The “Hold” Button - E68Have you been putting something big, new or exciting on hold? Clancy is starting a new chapter in her life- a different routine. She and Rick are excited about some new ventures in 2025. Clancy talks about the fears that she has after she turns off the hold button. “Avicii - I’m Tim” on Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/81915373 CHAPTERS 0:00 Resetting Routine Post-Holidays 3:13 Impact of Surgery and Recovery 7:47 Identity Shift and Anxiety 13:32 Planning for the Future 17:31 Balancing Activity and Patience 22:04 The Power of No 26:07 Finding Clarity and Purpose 32:35 Reflecting on Past Experiences 34:30 Community Support and Feedba...
2025-01-0935 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingPeaks, pits and pivots - E67We talk about the highs, lows and lessons that 2024 brought. A year in review with some glances into the new year and Clancy gives us a slogan or two for 2025. "I'm Dead Now What" planner - https://amzn.to/4gPXyYl Episode 34 "Cakes on a plane" - https://theloudquiet.transistor.fm/episodes/cakes-on-a-plane-e34 Episode 54 "Swedish Death Cleaning in the Empty Nest" - https://theloudquiet.transistor.fm/episodes/swedish-death-cleaning-in-the- CHAPTERS 0:00 - Holiday Season Recap and Personal Challenges 3:41 - Year-End Recap: Peaks, Pits, and Pivots 10:13 - Significant Family Milestones 14:45 - Family Trips and Celebrations 18:53 - Professional and Personal Pivots 25:25...
2025-01-0235 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingA New Chin And Handling Holidays With Kin - E66Clancy gives us a post op recap. Rick talks about the surgery and recovery from his perspective. We discuss some advice columns dealing with holidays and handling family situations.Dr Rana Facial Plastic Surgery: https://www.theranacenter.comCHAPTERS0:00 Introduction and Clancy's Post-Surgery Recovery3:35 Details of the Surgery8:00 First Night at Home12:00 Bandage Removal and Initial Observations 16:00 Caregiver Experience20:00 Grocery Store Visit22:00 Advice column reactions segment Introduction25:00 Advice column reactions Holiday Stress and...
2024-12-1937 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingIs Plastic Surgery On Your Bingo Card? - E65Thanksgiving, Bingo Cards and Plastic surgery. We’re hitting a wide array of topics this week. Clancy is vain and she’s the first to admit it but she’s open to discussing her upcoming tweaks. CHAPTERS 0:00 Thanksgiving Recap and Family Gathering 3:40 Family Memories and Generational Shifts 9:00 Adult Conversations and Generational Transitions 13:00 Bingo Card and Family Traditions 15:30 Birthday Celebration and Family Bonding 21:00 Clancy's Upcoming Plastic Surgery 27:00 Balancing Self-Improvement and Society's Expectations 34:00 Final Thoughts and Countdown to Christmas #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Suppor...
2024-12-1236 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingConnections Aren't Accidental - E62Making connections in the empty nest is more challenging than expected. Do we need to put ourselves out there more? Have we done some of the things we thought would help us make connections? Let’s start in our own neighborhoods-get out there and meet someone. CHAPTERS 0:00 Clancy's Neighborhood Connection Experiment 0:34 Celebrating 2000 downloads! 1:23 Connecting at the Duke Alumni Event 4:45 Challenges of Building Neighborhood Connections 9:04 Navigating Empty Nest with Young Adults 11:25 Importance of Genuine Neighborhood Connections 16:55 Impact of COVID-19 on So...
2024-11-1431 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingOh, The 14 Places We'll Go In The Empty Nest - Maybe??Planning a trip for 2025? Rick and Clancy discuss a list of 4 places that are begging tourists to come and another that has 10 places that are on the “not hot” list. Would you visit any of these? (Links to articles below the chapter list) Chapters 0:00 Introduction and Parents Weekend 1:31 Discussing Travel Destinations for 2025 3:54 Destinations Actively Seeking Travelers 5:39 Greenland as a Destination 7:04 Morocco as a Destination 7:55 Afghanistan and Serbia as Destinations 10:21 Georgia as a Destination 11:56 Reactions to the Four Destinations 13:53 The "Not Hot" List of Destinations 15:48 Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan 17:38 Greenland's Disko Island 18:43 Cape York, Australia 20:15 The Adirondacks, New...
2024-10-0335 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingSwedish Death Cleaning in the Empty Nest - E54What is Swedish Death Cleaning and why should everyone do it? We discuss how we tackled starting to go through Rick’s childhood home and some generational differences revolving around “stuff”. Text from Tanner to his very tired parents. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-09-1940 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingSage Wisdom With The Elders - E49Clancy’s parents join us this week and share some great advice and insights about the empty nest. And the most important question “Who’s your favorite child” will be answered. Do NOT miss the last two minutes when Phil and Bunny share their one piece of advice they'd give to every Empty Nester. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-08-0837 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingEmpty Nest Olympics - Going For Gold E48Gold, Silver or Bronze?? Listen to Rick and Clancy evaluate themselves on the categories in their Empty Nest Olympics. Each event is a key part to a healthy Empty Nest relationship. Hopefully this will inspire some great discussion for our listeners #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-08-0133 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingEmpty Nest Groove And Guilt - E46Clancy and Rick get their “groove” back in the empty nest life but does “mom guilt” ever go away? Text comes from Tanner and listen to the end for our mini therapy session. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-07-1831 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingRetraining Our Empty Nest Brain - E43Impulsive travel is one of the treats of empty nesting. We haven’t done as much of that lately. What would get us back into a trip like that? It’s both not what you’d expect and exactly what you’d expect. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-06-2730 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingWhen Will Rest Come - E42It’s been a flurry of schedules, decisions and work. Trying to live the empty nest life with one kiddo at home and one in AZ has not been as seamless as we thought. Our need to not have loose ends has our brains working on overtime. Lots of texts and you’ll hear/see why. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-06-2032 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingThe End Of A Long Goodbye - E41Dealing with the loss of a parent is never easy. Becoming an “orphan” at our age is surreal. We share about our time in Austin remembering Rick’s mom. Do NOT miss the end with a special treat! #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-06-1337 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingWe Still Like Each Other - E40We like us. After 24 years of marriage we’re happy to be able to say how much we enjoy each other. Listen as we talk about our past anniversaries- the good, the bad and what was I wearing?? Stay to the end to hear Rick’s inspirational quote that will be going on a poster or coffee mug. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-05-3037 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingOne Birdie Is Back - E39Our youngest birdie is back in the nest for the summer. We’ll talk about how that has changed things for the empty nesters. Both kids have started their summer jobs and the text comes from Tanner. Seinfeld 2024 commencement speech at Duke: https://youtu.be/76QV2SrSqgo #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-05-2432 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingOne Birdie Is Back - E39 TBDSeinfeld 2024 commencement speech at Duke: https://youtu.be/76QV2SrSqgo #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theloudquiet/message
2024-05-2332 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingPeace Out ASU - E38It was a roller coaster of emotions last week. Listen to hear about the celebrations, unexpected news and several driverless car rides. One kid finished his time in Arizona and one left her stuff in storage to return in a few months. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-05-1740 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingDynamics and Degrees - E37What role as an adult can you see was your role as a child? Is it hard to have end of life discussions? Tanner is graduating from college and the text comes from him. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-05-0238 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingShort and not so sweet - E36We’re finding ourselves in a bit of a funk. We use this episode to vent a bit and air our grievances. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-04-2510 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingHome Gains - Dog, Baby, Baby, Dog - E35We take a ride down memory lane and talk about the homes we’ve lived in. One thing they all have in common and what we “gained” at each one. Text is from Tanner. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-04-1838 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingCakes On A Plane - E34Listen to get all the info about traveling via plane with a birthday cake. We got to enjoy two big events with the kids. They both picked the same restaurant (in different cities) to celebrate. Text is from Teagan. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-04-1136 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingEver Evolving Easter - E33This week we talk about Easter...as a child, a parent and how things have evolved. Hear about our celebration of Easter in Arizona with the kids. Text is from Tanner. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-04-0434 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingThe Madness of March - E32Why does Rick say it’s the most wonderful time of the year? How has the NCAA tournament controlled our schedules over the years? Texts(pages of the them) are from Tanner and Teagan. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-03-2832 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingThat's Life 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️ - E31This week we discuss how life can be mundane in the empty nest. From clipping cat's nails to going to a kids movie-that’s life and with it comes ups and downs-laughs and loss. Text is from Tanner. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-03-2132 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingSpring Break Woo Hoo - E30We recap our fun trip with Teagan to New York for her spring break week. We touch on Tanner's last spring break as a college senior. You will be HUNGRY after this one as we always talk about food when we travel. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-03-1444 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingEPISODE REPLAY Wide Open Spaces E29Even Empty Nesters need a break so we hope you enjoy this episode replay. One of our favorite ones as we filmed on location at the Grand Canyon and Saguaro National Parks Filming On location! Coming to you from our travels to Arizona in some of the most beautiful parts of the world. We want to share the natural beauty and our experiences that we enjoyed as parents and empty nesters. Travel in the off season IS AWESOME! Reliving the college life with our kiddos is fun and exhausting at the same time. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast...
2024-03-0732 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingGrey Divorce - E28What is Grey Divorce? 10 Ten Causes for a Grey Divorce and 6 Ways to Prevent Grey Divorce Find out what's making Tanner feel old Top 10 reasons for Grey Divorce https://www.equitablemediation.com/blog/empty-nesters-divorce 6 Tips to Prevent Empty Nest Divorce https://bluemoonseniorcounseling.com/6-tips-to-help-prevent-a-gray-divorce/ #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-02-2935 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingLow Key V Day & Epic B Day - E27We’ll recap our true to form V-Day. Teagan’s text falls right in line with her mama’s heart. Rick’s 99 year old Nana tells us a story that has us saying, wait, what?? Do you know that man? Cut that guy off! Two things we never thought we’d hear at a birthday celebration in memory care. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-02-2232 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living❤️❤️Valentine's Day Take It or Leave It - E26 ❤️This will be our 27th Valentine’s Day together. Why did we say no to going out on this high pressure holiday? What are some of our favorite love songs? How has the day of love looked different over the years? Texts from both kiddos this week. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-02-1432 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingFriends, Fishbowls & Fossils - E25🚗We are coming at you from the road-literally!  We had a great weekend in Arizona with the kids and their friends but are we getting too old to hang with the college crowd?  Did we see fossils or are we just calling ourselves that?? #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-02-0833 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingHome Alone - E24Clancy talks about how she handled Rick traveling this week. Rick took the initiative to plan an evening out-where did they go? Met Clancy’s parents for lunch and discussed some “not so fun” topics. Text is from Tanner.
2024-02-0135 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingThe 5 Question Empty Nest Check In - E23Clancy and Rick go through 5 questions geared for empty nesters. How is this phase going, what are some needs and what does the future look like? Text is from Teagan.
2024-01-2530 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living🎸I Want to See Them Before One Of Them Dies - E22What??? Listen to hear the answer. Rick and Clancy reminisce about their favorite albums during the dating/young married years. Our musical tastes cross several genres and will spark memories for many of you. Text of the week is back and from Tanner. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-01-1836 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living2024 Big Events and Micro Enhancements - E21 It’s the second week of 2024. There are several big events coming up for the Denton fam in 2024. We’ll fill you in on a few. We discuss our goals (not resolutions) and some micro enhancements for the next year. It’s on the pod now so out there for all to hear and for us to see how we did next year. 
2024-01-1131 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living🎄Fa La La Full Nest🍾 - E20Clancy and Rick will recap the Holiday season with both kids being back in the house. We both agree this season was so much fun with no high school stuff controlling our schedules. Our New Year’s Eve was an obvious contrast with Tanner’s. You'll see why in the text (picture) of the week. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2024-01-0432 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingFriday I’m in Love - E19What do Fridays mean to you? How have Fridays changed over the stages of life?  We discuss four different phases and how Fridays have changed for us in each one.  👀Watch for the surprise guest this week
2023-12-2130 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingTodd and Margo-iykyk - E18Rick and Clancy talk us through some of their favorite and their family’s favorite Christmas movies. Shocker that they heavily fall in the comedic category and one may be a surprising choice for some. Text is from Tanner #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2023-12-1433 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingPottery Class and Bedroom Bowling?? - E17We’ve been at this empty nester thing for one semester (using our college kids’ calendar). Clancy takes us through an article of the Top 30 Best Empty Nester Date ideas she found with some good and not so good ideas for empty nester dates. 🤣Laugh with us as we discuss all and discard some. Text is from Teagan Top 30 Empty Nester Date Ideas: https://www.thedatingdivas.com/30-fun-exciting-date-ideas-empty-nesters/ #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2023-12-0737 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingFeasts, Phase 10 and Football - E16We had a great time celebrating the week of Thanksgiving in Arizona. As always...lots of fun with the kids and their friends. 🏈Tons of football, 🍗food and no one threw any 👊punches during Phase 10. So glad that BiBi and PopPop could join us-even though one of them always cheats-listen to find out which one.
2023-11-3028 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingTaking Turkey Day to Tempe - E15Holidays look a little different as empty nesters. Hear what we did for Halloween and how we are changing things up for Thanksgiving. Text is from Teagan and shows how different college is for these kiddos. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2023-11-1634 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingNext Play - E14How do we help our kids through disappointment with distance in between What’s our role with adult children and how do we deal with the new roles/boundaries? Giving them a virtual hug (gifting money to enjoy the World Series game) and listening are the only things we could do. Text is from Tanner and we tried something new over the weekend. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Ti...
2023-11-0930 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingPush Play - E13📺TV is Clancy’s love 😍 language and she’s slowly gotten Rick to come to the dark side. We’ll talk about what we are watching now and discuss a couple of our go to oldies(from the 90s). The proclamation of our undying love of one show could not be more timely. What are you watching? Text of the week is back and comes from Teagan. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2023-11-0239 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingTravel is our jam - E12🚗Take a ride (literally!) with us as we drive down memory lane. Travel has always been important and a necessity for us as a couple. Laugh along with us as we reminisce about our pre kid travels and hear about some LIFE CHANGING decisions that were made on some of those trips. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2023-10-2633 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingEmpty Nest-ish - E11 We are so excited to have our friends...who also happen to be our neighbors (16 years and counting)...Jim and Ibby Gill on the show this week. Their episode really could be 3 - so much good insight and info. We’re sure listeners will relate to having... -A successful son who hasn’t left home -Another son who transferred colleges and -Retirement dreams insight. No text of the week this week because there was too much to talk about. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supp...
2023-10-1935 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingEmbrace the shift - E10 Helping your kids through stormy seas is difficult at any age. Listen to how we discovered our new role co-captain as we assisted Teagan while she navigated through a difficult situation while she’s 1600 miles away from us. Text of the week is between the two kids-very entertaining! #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2023-10-1236 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingWide Open Spaces - E9Filming On location! Coming to you from our travels to Arizona in some of the most beautiful parts of the world. We want to share the natural beauty and our experiences that we enjoyed as parents and empty nesters. Travel in the off season IS AWESOME! Reliving the college life with our kiddos is fun and exhausting at the same time.
2023-10-0532 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingThe Known and the New - E8One last Parents’ Weekend for Tanner…and the first for Teagan. We are so excited to see our kiddos that we left six weeks ago… Listen as we talk about what our expectations are with one place we know very well and one that we are just learning.   We love seeing Tanner’s friends and families. Now we add to this as we are looking forward to meeting Teagan’s new group. How will relationships be different?   Text of the week…another fun one from Tanner
2023-09-2824 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingChange of Address - E7Ch Ch Ch Changes. We talk with Aeryn and JP Shiffer about bold choices as they enter the empty nest. Selling a house. buying land to build on. And a job change? And they’re only a few weeks into the empty nest!   It was our daughters’ friendship that brought us together and created a lot of living life together over the last four years. So how does the connection stay in place between us and the Shiffers? Listen to some of our adventures together and how they…and their kids…ar...
2023-09-2139 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingGreat Expectations - E6We all carry ideas of what we think stages of life should be or what we want them to be. Listen as we touch on some realistic and unrealistic expectations of the empty nest life. Why can’t we go to Belize on a Wednesday? What’s the S word that everyone thinks about but doesn’t want to talk about? It’s a fun chat delving deeper into our thoughts and Teagan gets the text of the week.
2023-09-1430 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingOne and Done - E5Hear from our first ever guests, Ward and Ashley, as they talk about their experiences as empty nesters of an only child. Listen as Ashley shares her sober journey and the challenges to maintain that through the summer that completely changed her life. We also get a special text of the week from their son. Ashley’s sobriety journey podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4YjuPci30XaqNZcDSeTmRA?si=v7VYcqH-QVCGGNY9psSRbw #sobriety #sobrietyjourney #onlychild #alcoholism #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2023-09-0736 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingRole Reversal - E4 Alzheimer's sucks! Our goal is to be transparent with the good times and the bad. Alzheimer’s sucks and we never expected it to affect our immediate family. Listen as Rick gets raw discussing the transition our family has had to go through since his mom was diagnosed 3 1/2 years ago. There will still be laughs, the kid text of the week and a blooper or two. #Alzheimer #austin #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting
2023-08-3135 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingRoutine...ish - E3We experienced our first week/weekend as empty nesters. What is routine? How have things stayed the same? How are they different? Where did we spend our first empty nester Saturday and which one of us had a drink named after them? Join our journey in Episode 3 as we recap the new routine and fun we’ve had...and the “text of the week” from Teagan.
2023-08-2431 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingBlue Bags, Big Tears, Bright Futures - E2We’re back from Arizona where we have left behind our two most precious items. How many blue bags fit in one car? How many Targets and Walmarts did we visit? What did the Jersey Mike’s guy tell Teagan about Tucson? In Episode 2, listen to the highs and lows of move in weekend and the “text of the week” from Tanner.
2023-08-1844 minThe Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest LivingWe're Not Professionals - E1When you're less than 7 days from taking your last kid to college, you start to wonder what the empty nest life will be. What are weekends like now? How do we live, not as parents, but as a couple? Who will cry first? Well...we certainly don't know in episode 1...but we're gonna find out. Join Rick and Clancy as we realize that we have a lot to learn about being empty nesters.
2023-08-0919 min