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 #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Fin...

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 #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relatio...

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 #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #G...

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 #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #...

Lately, our empty nest life is feeling focused on the birds that left the nest. Our conversations and errands are revolving around the kids. We revisited a restaurant from our past and Teagan was NOT happy with us-listen to hear why. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-d...

Let’s talk about the brilliance of Inside Out 2 AND what emotions would be added if the movie were about the empty nest? Also….What happens when 2 adults act like toddlers at the concession stand? #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Re...

Impulsive 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 #Preparingforanempty...

It’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 #Rediscovering...

Dealing 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 #Preparingforanemptynes...

We 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 #Findingp...

Our 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 #Rediscoveringhob...

It 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 #Relationshipaf...

What 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 #Gro...

We’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 #Supportsys...

We 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 #Growingt...

Listen 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 #Pre...

This 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 #...

Why 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 #Reconnectin...

This 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 #Prepar...

We 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 #Prepar...

Even 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 sam...