Almost Empty Nesters with Rob and Becky

Rob and Becky celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary in Berkeley Springs, WV. They’ve recorded this episode in their cabin. They talk about marriage longevity. What it takes to have a lasting marriage. What they’ve learned about each other and themselves in the last 25 years of marriage. Rob unlocks the secret to having a long marriage and Becky thinks that it truly is what has been their succes...

Rob and Becky discuss a successful 2023. Covering the Miss Universe pageant in El Salvador proved to be a career validation for Becky. Rob’s health journey has given him 30lbs less weight and hotness. Getting ready to turn 50 in 2024. Parenting and being kind to yourself. Every parenting stage has its ups and downs. Discovering who is in your corner and who is not. Love yourself more and take step...

The world is a little hard but you can volunteer to help the less fortunate. Spent Spring Break not at the planned bed and breakfast trip but home doing nothing watching “RRR”on Netflix. Rob and Becky loved the movie and recommend everyone watch it. Haters who want to be just like you. Haters gonna hate. Becky controls what Rob says because all he always wants to talk about is sex. Rediscovering y...

Rob is addicted to Tik Tok. The spirit of giving touches both Rob and Becky. Becky would like to go to the bathroom for once without interruptions. A word to describe the year 2020. Countdown to Dylan moving away has begun. Leo would like to do multiple things. Becky’s show Celebrating the Arts has taken off and how happy it’s made her. Guests from around the world. Listeners from around the world...

Rob started walking with a walking group in the neighborhood. Walking benefits and how they affect the body positively. Recovery and keeping it going. The twins got to vote for the first time in a Presidential Election. The podcast gets featured in Genica Magazine and is being heard in interesting places around the world. Becky started a new series on Instagram called Celebrating the Arts/Celebran...

Becky needs a spanky. Rob celebrated a birthday and so did the twins. Starting new things. Becky is evolving as a vegan. Rob started coaching with a new organization. Concluding 2020 but didn’t come close to the hype of what it was supposed to be. New hobbies now as an almost empty nester. Reverse! Reverse! Take chances in life. Seize an opportunity and don’t let them pass. Becky shares a missed o...

Becky talks about Makoto’s encounter with a scared dog owner. Pitbulls have a stigma that’s been hard to shake. Training is key. Becky has decided to adopt the vegan lifestyle. Rob has decided to incorporate vegan meals after talking to actor, Mena Massoud. Becky talked about Mena Massoud’s book Evolving Vegan. Coca. Coco. Cacao. Rob wants to live long. Becky believes taking care of yourself helps...

Rob and Becky talk about redecorating their house now that their almost empty nesters. Becky shares a moment where she helped a kid that was contemplating suicide. Rob discusses how parents can contribute in a negative way to kids feeling like there’s an easy way out. Mental Health Days should be a part of our lives. Learning from failures and how it sets you up for the next success. Sometimes pus...

Lucky numbers. Numbers matching with the twins. Rob took Makoto to the vet and is healthy. Rob feels like he’s losing some weight. Becky wants to get back to a routine. Rob is always saying he’s waiting until he’s retired. Becky wants to live in the present. Becky’s love for Puerto Rico. The search for Zuleyka. Getting a second dog. Leo’s baby face is gone. The twins and their rooms. Entanglements...

Becky and Rob had fun at the beach for the day despite Rob’s fear of being out in public. Becky feels empathy for the mothers who have lost their children while away at school and while in the military. Rob sees Hamilton for the first time and realizes he needs to stretch! Reality tv in our future? Sleeping at the movies. What songs make Becky cringe? See if you agree with her list. Making the bac...

Becky wonders if couples have discovered anything new about themselves during quarantine. Rob has his answer. Overindulgences and covid pounds. A new activity discovered. Rob is still uncomfortable going out to eat at restaurants but is willing to take a day trip to the beach. Sports and social distancing. Becky can’t wait to see Dylan play baseball again. Rob is looking forward to Leo driving. Ro...

Rob tries to suggest possible jobs for Leo. Becky thinks that couples sometimes discover that their kids are the only thing in common after the nest becomes empty. Sex is one of the secret ingredients to a lasting marriage. What keeps the fire lit? Rob certainly has his take on how to keep it lit!