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Summer Connections With Your Adult Children - E93
Summer used to be packed with popsicles, pool days, and time together. But now... with one child living away and the other working long hours, it just feels different....
Do We Still 4th On The 4th? - E92
Fireworks. Flags. Parades. The Fourth of July used to mean something very specific when the kids were young. But now... in the empty nest... the holiday looks a little...
Should You Financially Support Your Adult Children? - E91
Judgment. Comparison. That side-eye when you mention you're still financially helping your adult kids. If you're an empty nester, chances are you’ve either given that ...
What Are We Watching? Summer Edition - E90
Time to lighten it up. After a couple of deeper episodes, we’re kicking back with some TV talk. Summer used to be rerun season, but now there’s new content dropping al...
10 Tips For Parents - “Birds” Come Home For The Summer - E89
Empty nesters, rejoice... and brace yourselves. The kids are coming home for summer break, and the vibe in your once-quiet house is about to shift.Clancy and Rick shar...
Losing Ourselves - An Empty Nest Reality Check - E88
What happens when your carefully planned life suddenly goes off script?In this deeply personal episode, Clancy and Rick open up about the past few weeks—full of unexpe...
10 Travel Points For Empty Nesters - E87
Rick and Clancy returned from Germany and have 10 travel points to share.From pre planning to what to do when you arrive-they have put these points into practice many ...
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...