The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living

We’re coming to you from a different location this week. We recap our amazing experience at Podfest Expo 2025 from one of the “studios” set up at the event. We met so many people and learned so many things-many we hope to incorporate into The Loud Quiet. Shows & Brands mentioned in the episode... Relatively Famous Podcast  https://www.relativelyfamous.net/ Buzzsprout  https://www.buzzsprout.co...

Can alone time be beneficial in a relationship? We think so. Whether you’re in different states, countries or just out for a walk by yourself, time apart can bring you closer. We discuss some tips that we have implemented over the years that have helped us stay connected when distance comes into play. CHAPTERS 0:00 Snow Day Shenanigans 3:23 Preparing for the Arizona Road Trip 5:00 The Joys and Cha...

Have 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 Su...

We 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.f...

Clancy 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.com CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction and Clancy's Post-Surgery Recovery 3:35 Details of the Surgery 8:00 First Night at Home 12:00 Bandage Removal and Initial Observa...

Thanksgiving, 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 C...

Has the intimacy in your relationship taken a hit in the empty nest? We hear from Stephanie Flood, a relationship and intimacy therapist on reasons why and tips to get that spark going again. Find Stephanie at www.afloodoflove.com CHAPTERS CHAPTERS 0:00 Stephanie Flood Introduction 2:44 Defining Intimacy and Sex 7:55 Initiating Conversations About Sex 12:13 Challenges in the Empty Nest Phase 15:20...

Coming to you from Jackson Square in New Orleans. Our trip got off to a frantic start but quickly turned into an amazing time when everything went right. How did a Lyft ride set the tone for the perfect weekend getaway? Empty nest stories are universal. Listen to find out. 0:00 Recording in New Orleans 1:12 Overcoming Travel Chaos to Start the Trip Right 3:14 Connecting with a Kindred Empty Nester...

Making 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 Cha...

It seems like everyone is searching and hoping for unity right now. We talk about uniting together in several areas of our lives right now and one came to mind as we were walking around Town Lake in Austin. We all have different thoughts, personalities and roles but coming together to reach one goal is so satisfying. CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:27 Seeking Unity Amidst Election Tensions 2:02 Comba...

Is the art of the “thank you” dying?  We talk about the things in our lives that we are grateful for right now in the empty nest and beyond the empty nest.  What has you feeling grateful and how do you deal with being thankful when things aren’t so great? CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction and gratitude discussion 2:15 Defining and experiencing gratitude 5:30 Reflecting on daughter's growth 8:00 Visiting...

Did we wake up in the 80s?? Is that wood paneling and a salad bar?? We’ve come full circle and felt that cozy feeling of being back in our dating/young married neighborhood. The text with Tanner set everything in motion. 0:00 - Setting the Stage 2:40 - Making Plans with an adult child 5:40 - Stepping Back in Time at Dunston Steakhouse 12:00 - Reminiscing About the Past 16:40 - The Pull of Communit...

Is it ok to be selfish in the empty nest? What do we need and how can we communicate it better? How do you handle when half of the couple gets their needs met but the other doesn’t? 0:00 Healthy Selfishness in the Empty Nest 2:00 The Importance of Planning and Stimulation 6:00 Dealing with Disrupted Plans 9:00 Escaping to Nature 13:00 The Need for Solitude vs. Companionship 16:00 Communicating Nee...

How do you handle plans that are made and then get canceled unexpectedly? We had been prepping and looking forward to something big this week. Dealing with disappointment as adults in the empty nest is tough. 0:00 - Acknowledging Disappointment Without Comparison4:26 - Unveiling the CX Passport Live Business Venture 7:31 - Navigating the Unexpected Event Cancellation13:53 - Unpacking the Emotional...

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 Dest...

We’re coming to you from the road and we can’t drive 55🤣 What boundaries have you had to set in the empty nest? We answer this question for us and get to see our daughter setting a boundary live and in person. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestch...

What 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 #New...

We review the documentary “Join or Die” https://joinordiefilm.com/ Why do people not join clubs anymore?? How can empty nesters become more involved in their communities? This is a real risk to life longevity. How can we change this? Text is from Teagan. Find a community screening near your home on Sunday Sept 15th. https://www.irlmovieclub.org/ #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #Empty...

Is 50 too old to reinvent yourself? We don’t think so and we hope not🤣 Come along with us on this journey of something new. Text is from a very busy Tanner. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relat...

Spending all day at a car dealership is not our idea of empty nest fun but at least we got to explore some new places that only locals frequent. What is blue juice?? You’ll have to listen/watch to find out. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchalle...

Wow!! 50 Episodes Where have we been the past three weeks?? We evaluate ourselves on some of the goals or micro enhancements we set earlier in the year. Text is from Teagan. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveri...

Clancy’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 #Trans...

Gold, 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 #Reinventingo...

It’s been a bummer summer but we’re focusing on the good things-or we’re trying to. A text from Tanner warmed our hearts and new business ventures are being tossed around. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscovering...

Clancy 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 #Rediscoverin...