Rick 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/ CHAPTERS 0:00 Rick's Anticipation of Duke 30th Reunion 1:30 Nostalgia and Excitement about Colleg...

Are 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/ CHAPTERS 0:00 Is Your Spring Break Mode On, Off, or Paused? 1:11 Childhood Spring Breaks: Road Trips & Ski Trips 3:39 Church Ski...

Rick 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/1Hf9LJkmdUCHAPTERS CHAPTERS 0:00 Sharing Emotional Pain in the Empty Nest 0:06 The Weight of Disr...

Are 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. CHAPTERS 0:00 The Waiting Game: How It Affects Empty Nest Life 0:31 A Birthday Weekend in Tucson 2:24 Delayed Flights & Rental Car Trouble 4:52 Waiting on Parking While Clancy & Teagan Eat 6:05 The Hotel AC Disaster & What We Did 7:49 Hiking to Reset a Bad Mood 8:34 The Challenge of Waiting for Your Adult Kids 10:41 Suppo...

How do you start the conversation about “what’s next” with our aging parents? We talk with Lynn Smargis, a Certified Senior Advisor about tips to get these conversations started and the steps to take when it’s time to explore new living arrangements. Get Lynn’s book….Sensible Senior Solutions - ebook https://amzn.to/43kZQdP Sensible Senior Solutions - paperback https://amzn.to/4i2WMHJ Watch Lynn’s Podcast “Caring For Your Aging Parent” on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@CaringforYourAgingParent...

Could 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=d5f6ad Empty Nesters Rediscover Creativity - E71 https://theloudquiet.transistor.fm/episodes/empty-nesters-rediscover-creat CHAPTER...

From 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? CHAPTERS 0:00 Luxe & Laid Back: An Empty Nest Lifestyle 0:19 A Perfect Weekend of Opposites 1:17 Luxe vs. Laid Back Music: Beethoven & Yacht Rock 5:12 Luxe & Laid Back Drinks: From Japanese Whiskey to Cheap Chardonnay 6:14 Luxe & Laid Back Travel: Resorts vs. Camping 7:06 Clancy’s Hard No on Camping 8:28 What’s Your Luxe & Laid Back? Join the Conver...

We hear from JP and Aeryn on the topic of planning your child’s wedding in the empty nest. They offer sage advice on what and what not to do and all of this on top of an unexpected job change. You’ll want to tune into this one!! CHAPTERS 0:00 The Cost of Weddings: An Empty Nest Reality 0:19 Welcome Back! Special Guests & Empty Nest Talk 2:07 When the Empty Nest Fills Back Up 4:27 Adjusting to an Adult Child Moving Home 7:12 Preparing for Independent Living Before Marriage 9:30 Empty Nest Wedding...

A 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...

Our creative juices are reflowing...Have you found more time to be creative in the empty nest? Is there something that you’ve wanted to do but can’t get the motivation to do it? We discuss our “just do it” mentality and the areas that have got us moving forward on things. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro…and a new cough remedy 2:14 Post-Podfest: Turning Inspiration Into Action 4:37 Rediscovering Creativity in the Empty Nest 7:58 Brainstorming and Taking the First Steps 10:05 How We Organize Big Ideas as a Te...

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.com/?referrer_id=1714744 Shure https://amzn.to/4h1GRZU Renaissance Orlando: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/h...

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. CHAPTERS0:00 Snow Day Shenanigans3:23 Preparing for the Arizona Road Trip5:00 The Joys and Challenges of Time Apart12:25 The Benefits of Solo Time17:20 Introverts, Extroverts, and Finding ...

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/81915373CHAPTERS0:00 Resetting Routine Post-Holidays3:13 Impact of Surgery and Recovery7:47 Identity Shift and Anxiety13:32 Planning for the Future17:31 Balancing Ac...

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.fm/episodes/swedish-death-cleaning-in-the- CHAPTERS0:00 - Holiday Season Recap and Personal Challen...

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 Observations 16:00 Caregiver Experience 20:00 Grocery Store Visit 22:00 Advice column reactions segment Int...

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. CHAPTERS0:00 Thanksgiving Recap and Family Gathering3:40 Family Memories and Generational Shifts 9:00 Adult Conversations and Generational Transitions13:00 Bingo Card and Family Traditions15:30 Birthday Celebration and Family Bonding21:00 Clancy's Upcoming Plastic Surgery27:00 Balancing Self-Improvem...

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 Impact of Working from Home on Intimacy 18:41 Balancing Routine and Spontaneity in Intimacy 22:58 ...

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 Orleans1:12 Overcoming Travel Chaos to Start the Trip Right 3:14 Connecting with a Kindred Empty Nester Spirit7:27 An Inspiring Story of Rekindling a Marriage9:33 Wandering the Charming Streets of N...

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. CHAPTERS0:00 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 Impo...

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 Combating Forces of Disunity 7:50 Navigating the Estate Process with Support and Understanding 11:27 ...

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? CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction and gratitude discussion 2:15 Defining and experiencing gratitude 5:30 Reflecting on daughter's growth 8:00 Visiting Tombstone 13:00 Waffle House adventure 15:00 Gratitude for business success 18:00 Appreciating family ...