The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living
Rick and Clancy have been enjoying life together since the mid 90s, married in 2000. Starting August 2023, they now have two college-aged kiddos and are about to enter a new phase of life. Empty Nest Living. The house is quieter than before...it's a loud quiet, indeed. Join them as they laugh, cry, and yes, probably argue while trying to figure out how to live the empty nest—new adventures and challenges await! Tune in for relatable empty nest stories, navigating the ups and downs of empty nest life, with humor about the empty nest journey. The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living.
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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 times.
Listen before you plan your next trip.
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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 nest adventure unforgettable…from unexpected experiences to moments that moved us.
Join us as we explore how saying “Ja” to Germany brought more delight than we could have anticipated.
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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 through five thoughtful questions aimed at empty nesters — a chance to check in with each other, reflect on this phase of life, and think about what’s next.
We cover topics like:
How we’re navigating marriage now that the nest is empty
- New adventures we wan...
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 share our family’s journey through Alzheimer's and caregiving.
In this conversation, we talk about:
How we first noticed the early signs of dementia in Rick’s mom.
The difficult realities of caregiving from afar, especially during COVID.
What it was ...
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 and how we plan on implementing some of the things we learned.
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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 for the recap.
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 different fires.
What can they change as they approach new opportunities? Listen to find out.
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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.
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0:00 Rick's Antici...
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.
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0:00 Is Your Spring Break Mode On, Off, or Paused?
1:11 Ch...
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?
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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.
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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 Rese...
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.
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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.
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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?
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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 ...
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!!
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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 f...
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?
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CHAPTERS 0:00 The Danger of Looking Back at Old Relationships
2:15 Quick ...
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 Brainstormin...
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:/...
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 Challenges of Time Apart 12:25 Th...
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.
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