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Saying Ja to the Unexpected - Empty Nesters Go to Germany - E86
We thought we knew what to expect from our trip to Germany. We didn’t. In the best way.In this episode of The Loud Quiet, we share the surprises that made our empty ne...
The 5 Question Empty Nest Check-In (GREATEST HITS) - E85
Today, we're bringing back one of our favorite conversations in this Greatest Hits replay of The Loud Quiet. (Originally E23 January 2024)In this episode, we go throug...
Facing Alzheimer's: Our Family Journey (Guesting Lynn Smargis' "Caring for Your Aging Parents") E84
Today’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 sh...
Mission Trip Memories & Musings - E83
We 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 ...
Mission Trip Hopes and Jitters - E82
Rick 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 f...
Saying No To Say Yes - E81
Coming 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 di...
Rick's Reunion Reflections and Clancy's FOMO, JOMO or ROMO - E80
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. D...
Is Your Spring Break Mode On, Off or Paused? - E79
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 ne...
Sharing Emotional Pain In The Empty Nest - E78
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 ...
Playing the Waiting Game - E77
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 r...
Senior Care 101 - Empty Nest “University” - E76
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 conversatio...
Launching A New Venture In The Empty Nest - E75
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 t...
Luxe & Laid Back Empty Nest - E74
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?CHAPTERS0:00 Luxe &...
Here Comes The Bride - Empty Nest Wedding Planning - E73
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 a...
Is Revisiting Relationships Risky in the Empty Nest - E72
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 a...
Empty Nesters Rediscover Creativity - E71
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 motivatio...
The Empty Nesters Go To Podfest - E70
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 ...
Staying Close with Miles Between - E69
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 y...
Turning Off The “Hold” Button - E68
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 ne...
Peaks, pits and pivots - E67
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 D...
A New Chin And Handling Holidays With Kin - E66
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 fami...
Is Plastic Surgery On Your Bingo Card? - E65
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 discuss...
Igniting Intimacy in the empty nest - E64
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 ge...
When it all goes right - E63
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 ...
Connections Aren't Accidental - E62
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 ...
Different Thoughts - Unified Purpose E61
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...
Attitude Of Gratitude In The Empty Nest - E60
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 y...
The Empty Nest Goes Back In Time - E59
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 neighb...
Healthy Selfishness In The Empty Nest - E58
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...
Unpacking Emotions In The Empty Nest - E57
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 disappointm...