The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living

Rick and Clancy Denton | Empty Nest Life
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Empty nest thriving! Rick and Clancy have been enjoying life together since the 90s. Starting in Aug 2023, with two college-aged kiddos they entered Empty Nest Living. A quieter house than before...a loud quiet, indeed. Join them as they laugh and cry while trying to figure out how to live the empty nest. Tune in for relatable stories, navigating the ups and downs of empty nest life with humor about the empty nest journey. 📖 Our book is here! Get your copy of The Loud Quiet – Love, Laughter and Life in the Empty Nest, here: https://amzn.to/4sC0EV7 © EX4CX LLC. All rights reserved.

  1. 5d ago

    An Unexpected Employment Idea for Empty Nesters with Michelle Puccinelli E140

    Almost sixty percent of Michelle Puccinelli's virtual assistant students are empty nesters. She didn't design it that way. They just kept showing up.Michelle runs Virtual Work Studio, a marketing agency with a training program that prepares women to work as specialized virtual assistants. When she built the program, she was thinking career changers and moms returning to the workforce. What she found was a wave of empty nesters who wanted flexible work, on their own terms, without the grind they'd left behind.The episode gets into what virtual assistant work actually looks like, what skills transfer in from careers people have already had, and what holds most business owners back from hiring one. Rick and Clancy also talk about where empty nesting and retirement get confused, and why that confusion matters when you're figuring out what comes next.Find Michelle at https://virtualworkstudio.com/ Instagram: @virtualworkstudio📖 Our book is here! The Loud Quiet – Love, Laughter and Life in the Empty Nest https://amzn.to/4rpo7rA (Amazon affiliate link)If this episode has you thinking about what work could look like from here, bring that conversation into the group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theloudquiet🎧 Find all episodes, podcast apps, and YouTube links here: https://www.theloudquiet.comCHAPTERS00:00 Welcome and guest introduction 02:00 Why Michelle left teaching 04:50 What a virtual assistant actually does 07:20 Why empty nesters are drawn to virtual work08:52 Empty nesting versus retirement09:52 Soft skills that make a good VA 13:00 Building connection in remote work 16:22 Getting comfortable with the tech 18:21 How graduates get matched with clients 19:40 What business owners need to know before hiring a VA 23:17 Do you need marketing experience 25:25 How to find Michelle and Virtual Work StudioWant to be a guest on The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living? Send Rick and Clancy Denton a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theloudquiethostDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be taken as legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney, financial advisor, or other professional regarding your specific situation. The opinions expressed by guests are solely theirs and do not necessarily represent the views or positions of the host(s).

    27 min

  2. May 28

    10 Travel Points For Empty Nesters Greatest Hits E139

    10 Travel Tips...This is a Greatest Hits episode. It originally aired as Episode 87 in May 2025 and we're bringing it back because the tips hold up.Ten travel tips from our trip to Germany. Not a general list. Specific things we did, tools we used, and habits that made the trip work. A lot of it applies well beyond Germany.The thread running through all of it is flexibility. The empty nest changed what's possible when you travel. This episode is about making the most of it.Resources From This EpisodeThe Points Guy: http://thepointsguy.com/Google Flights: https://www.google.com/travel/flightsGet Your Guide (affiliate link): https://gyg.me/Y9Q0XJGFViator (affiliate link): https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00252693&mcid=42383&medium=linkPointsYeah (affiliate link): https://www.pointsyeah.com/?linkId=lp_919533&sourceId=theloudquiet&tenantId=pointsyeahSchwab Checking Account: https://www.schwab.com/client-referral?refrid=REFERFD9HKNNDBuy The Loud Quiet: Love, Laughter, and Life in the Empty Nest at https://www.theloudquiet.comBuy the book and you get three free bonuses:-Empty Nest Bingo Card-Video series: Empty Nesting - Living The First Month-Live webinar in SeptemberAlready bought the book? The bonuses are yours too. Head to https://www.theloudquiet.com to claim them.If the points and flexibility conversation from this episode resonates, come share what's worked for your travel in the empty nest years at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theloudquiet🎧 Find all episodes, podcast apps, and YouTube links here: https://www.theloudquiet.comCHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome and Newsletter Announcement 01:20 Tip 1: Finding Flights with Google Flights 04:36 Tip 2: Using Points for Business Class 08:05 Tip 3: Maximizing Long Layovers 10:10 Tip 4: Using Technology to Plan Your Itinerary 13:14 Tip 5: Rail Passes 15:55 Tip 6: Walking Tours 19:52 Tip 7: Apps for Getting Around 22:03 Tip 8: What Food Is This City Known For 24:21 Tip 9: Go One Block Extra 26:42 Tip 10: ATMs and Getting CashWant to be a guest on The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living? Send Rick and Clancy Denton a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theloudquiethostDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be taken as legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney, financial advisor, or other professional regarding your specific situation. The opinions expressed by guests are solely theirs and do not necessarily represent the views or positions of the host(s).

    31 min

  3. May 21

    When Home Doesn’t Feel like Home...Empty Nest Kids Return E138

    Every summer, the kid who comes home is not the kid who left. And the house they're coming back to isn't the one they remember either. Rick and Clancy have navigated this seven times across two kids. This episode is what they've learned.They recorded this one mid-drive to Tucson, on their way to help Teagan move out of her apartment for the summer. Transition season in real time.The adjustments around time, roles, friends, and expectations don't sort themselves out. They have to be talked through.What to expect when your college kid comes home:-The house rhythms have changed. So have theirs.-Roles from high school don't automatically apply anymore.-Their hometown friendships may have cooled. Their college ones are running hot.If they call their college town home, brace yourself. It stings.Buy The Loud Quiet: Love, Laughter, and Life in the Empty Nest at https://www.theloudquiet.comBuy the book and you get three free bonuses:-Empty Nest Bingo Card-Video series: Empty Nesting - Living The First Month-Live webinar in SeptemberAlready bought the book? The bonuses are yours too. Head to https://www.theloudquiet.com to claim them.CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome and Recording from the Road 01:03 Seven Summers of Transitions 02:41 Set Expectations Before They Arrive 03:19 House Rhythms and Quiet Hours 04:03 Modified Rules for Young Adults 05:29 Roles, Chores, and Patience 07:29 Their Mental Snapshot Froze in Time 09:28 New Foods, New Interests, New Music 11:44 Hometown Friends vs. College Friends 14:56 College Trauma Bonding 15:47 When They Call College Home 17:33 Stories, Connection, Safe LandingIf this is your first summer navigating the return, there are a lot of parents in the same moment in the Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theloudquiet🎧 Find all episodes, podcast apps, and YouTube links here: https://www.theloudquiet.comWant to be a guest on The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living? Send Rick and Clancy Denton a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theloudquiethostDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be taken as legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney, financial advisor, or other professional regarding your specific situation. The opinions expressed by guests are solely theirs and do not necessarily represent the views or positions of the host(s).

    21 min

  4. May 14

    From Raising Kids to Rebuilding Connection - A guest appearance on The Pastor’s Studio with Paul Basden E137

    This episode is a flip. Rick and Clancy are in the guest seat, interviewed by Paul Basden, their pastor of nearly 20 years. He knows their kids. He knows their story. A question Clancy asked Rick in the car sits at the center of everything. So does the sadness both of them felt, the identity shift Clancy navigated, the dad connections Rick had to relearn from a distance, and how their faith guides them through all of it. Paul also digs into how they chose to approach the empty nest differently... the Year of Yes, staying connected as a couple, building new friendships, and finding freedom and fun in this new season. Paul also gets their perspective on the consultant stage of parenting, finds out their favorite verses, and what changes when you pray for your adult kids. Paul's podcast, The Pastors Studio with Paul Basden, is worth your time beyond this episode. Find it here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pastors-studio-with-paul-basden/id1765354517 If you're sitting with your own version of that question Clancy asked, come find others doing the same. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theloudquiet 🎧 Find all episodes, podcast apps, and YouTube links here: https://www.theloudquiet.com CHAPTERS  00:00 Rick and Clancy Intro  00:50 Paul Introduces the Episode  02:19 Church as a Family Rhythm  03:32 Honesty and Transparency at Home  05:55 The Question That Started Everything  09:06 Building the Foundation Before the Nest Empties  10:09 Choosing Joy Over Regret  12:13 Where the Name Came From  15:39 Best and Hardest Parts for Clancy  18:35 Best and Hardest Parts for Rick  23:58 Cop, Coach, Consultant  27:27 How Faith Shapes This Chapter  29:37 Prayer for Adult Kids  33:46 Scripture That Has Held Them Want to be a guest on The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living? Send Rick and Clancy Denton a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theloudquiethost Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be taken as legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney, financial advisor, or other professional regarding your specific situation. The opinions expressed by guests are solely theirs and do not necessarily represent the views or positions of the host(s).

    37 min

  5. May 7

    Foster Care, A Full Life and an Empty Nest Second Chance at Love with Lisa Guzman E136

    Lisa Guzman didn't come to the empty nest the usual way. She came through foster care, homelessness at 17, building a life from scratch, 25 years as a wife and mother, and then losing her husband and her last kid leaving home within a year of each other. When the roles are gone, who are you? Lisa had to find out. This is that conversation. Rick and Clancy talk with Lisa about what it actually feels like to redefine yourself after decades of being everyone else's. They get into trust, dating in your 50s, reconnecting with a first love after 37 years, and how approaching a relationship like a business isn't unromantic... it's just smart. Lisa came up with nothing and built something real. The empty nest, for her, isn't a loss. It's the first time she gets to be herself. Lisa is a champion of The Place, a Colorado organization providing shelter and transitional support for young people aging out of the foster care system: https://theplacecos.org/ 📖 Pick up our book, The Loud Quiet – Love, Laughter and Life in the Empty Nest, now available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4rpo7rA (Amazon affiliate link) Also mentioned in this episode: Dr. Robin Buckley on running your relationship like a business: https://www.theloudquiet.com/relationship-insights-boardroom-concepts-for-the-empty-nest-with-dr-robin-buckley-e112/ If you're navigating the empty nest and want to be part of the conversation, this is where that happens: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theloudquiet 🎧 Find all episodes, podcast apps, and YouTube links here: https://www.theloudquiet.com CHAPTERS  0:00 Foster care, a full life, and a second chance at love 2:07 Growing up in foster care and aging out at 17  4:42 When the roles of wife and mother disappear at once  8:33 Deciding never to date again... then 1987 called  15:15 What dating in your 50s actually looks like  18:49 Age is a state of mind  21:47 Approaching a new relationship like a business  29:37 Supporting young people aging out of foster care Want to be a guest on The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living? Send Rick and Clancy Denton a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theloudquiethost Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be taken as legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney, financial advisor, or other professional regarding your specific situation. The opinions expressed by guests are solely theirs and do not necessarily represent the views or positions of the host(s).

    32 min

  6. Apr 30

    Empty Nester Tips To Get Ready For Graduation - E135

    Graduation week has a way of swallowing you whole if you let it. Rick and Clancy have been through it and they're headed into it again. The logistics are real. Multiple ceremonies, ticket limits, restaurant reservations, parking, accessibility for grandparents. Get that handled early and you can actually be there when your kid walks across the stage. Because what can get lost in the chaos... your graduate is saying goodbye to four years of their life. They need space for that, even when you've traveled across the country to be there. The parents who enjoy graduation are the ones who planned enough to let go. The Loud Quiet book, The Loud Quiet: Love, Laughter and Life in the Empty Nest, is available on Amazon. Rick and Clancy share their full graduation week story with Tanner in the book.https://amzn.to/4cKyp0c (Amazon affiliate link) If you're navigating graduation season and want to compare notes, this is the place to do it.https://www.facebook.com/groups/theloudquiet 🎧 Find all episodes, podcast apps, and YouTube links here:https://www.theloudquiet.com CHAPTERS 00:00 When One Graduation Became Three 01:44 Mining the Parent Pages 05:41 Dress for Both Extremes 07:22 Restaurant Reservations and Thinking Beyond the Bubble 10:18 Accessibility and Mobility Planning 13:07 Kleenex and Portable Chargers 14:54 Parking, Satellite Images and Hidden Hacks 16:37 Book Hotels a Year Out 19:10 Give Your Graduate Room to Say Goodbye 21:31 Be Present, Not Behind a Screen 22:39 Flexibility and the Non-Negotiables 24:54 The Small Stuff That Doesn't Matter Want to be a guest on The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living?Send Rick and Clancy Denton a message on PodMatch:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theloudquiethost Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be taken as legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney, financial advisor, or other professional regarding your specific situation. The opinions expressed by guests are solely theirs and do not necessarily represent the views or positions of the host(s).

    27 min

  7. Apr 23

    Podcasts These Empty Nesters Love - E134

    Rick and Clancy listen to a lot of podcasts. In this episode they run through their current favorites, from Bravo recaps to business professors to flight attendants spilling what they actually think about passengers. And they get into why people listen to podcasts in the first place. Convenience. Escapism. The strange intimacy of a voice in your ear for hundreds of hours. And maybe something specific to this stage of life, when the music taste is largely set and the discovery itch needs somewhere new to go. Podcasts mentioned in this episode: Smartless https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smartless/id1521578868 Jeff Lewis Live https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/the-jeff-lewis-channel Prof G Pod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prof-g-pod-with-scott-galloway/id1498802610 Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/juicy-scoop-with-heather-mcdonald/id1135332109 Stuck in the 80s https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stuck-in-the-80s-podcast/id81501666 Drama Darling with Amy Phillips https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drama-darling-a-real-housewives-comedy-podcast/id1684156555 Creator Science with Jay Clouse https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creator-science/id1498801064 So Bad It's Good with Ryan Bailey https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-bad-its-good-with-ryan-bailey/id1482820355 Podcasting Morning Show https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasting-morning-chat-real-podcasters-real-podcasting/id1728781644 Two Guys on a Plane https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-guys-on-a-plane/id1808734718 📖 Our book is here. The Loud Quiet – Love, Laughter and Life in the Empty Nest.(Amazon affiliate link) https://amzn.to/4rpo7rA If this episode has you thinking about your own podcast habits, come tell us about it in the Facebook group.https://www.facebook.com/groups/theloudquiet 🎧 Find all episodes, podcast apps, and YouTube links here:https://www.theloudquiet.com CHAPTERS 00:00 How We Got Into Podcasts 02:25 COVID, TV Shutdowns and the Podcast On-Ramp 03:41 When Workouts Went from Music to Podcasts 05:24 Clancy's Daily Listen: Jeff Lewis Live 06:35 Rick's List Starts with Prof G Pod 09:08 Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald 10:52 Stuck in the 80s 12:26 Drama Darling with Amy Phillips 13:53 Should a Therapist Diagnose Reality TV Stars 15:11 Creator Science with Jay Clouse 16:32 So Bad It's Good with Ryan Bailey 18:00 Why Audio Feels More Intimate Than Video 20:00 Podcasting Morning Show 21:59 Two Guys on a Plane 23:05 How Rick and Clancy Met the Hosts at Podfest Want to be a guest on The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living?Send Rick and Clancy Denton a message on PodMatch:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theloudquiethost Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be taken as legal, financial, or financial advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney, financial advisor, or other professional regarding your specific situation. The opinions expressed by guests are solely theirs and do not necessarily represent the views or positions of the host(s).

    25 min

  8. Apr 16 ·  Bonus

    What To Do When You're Feeling Stuck In The Empty Nest - The Loud Quiet E133

    Some Mondays just arrive with a layer of meh. No obvious reason. This is what Rick and Clancy did about it. They get into why stuck feels different in the empty nest, why wallowing feels strangely satisfying even when it doesn't feel good, and why the empty nest version of a low day can feel louder than it should. They also walk through what actually moved them out of it... recognizing self-imposed pressure, saying the real thing to your person, finding something specific to be grateful for, and making a plan when everything feels like it's sitting still. 📖 Our book is here: https://amzn.to/4rpo7rA (Amazon affiliate link) If this one resonated, bring it to the group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theloudquiet 🎧 Find all episodes, podcast apps, and YouTube links here: https://www.theloudquiet.com CHAPTERS 00:00 Waking Up Stuck 01:43 When Business Feels Like a Waiting Game 06:42 Stuck in a Relationship Without Knowing It 08:17 Identity Shift and the Empty Nest Self 09:28 Why Wallowing Feels Satisfying 13:04 Talking About It Instead of "I'm Fine" 16:05 Real Pressure vs. Self-Imposed Pressure 18:05 Find and Replace the Meh 20:03 Make a Plan and Move 21:15 Record It, Journal It, Get It Out Want to be a guest on The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living? Send Rick and Clancy Denton a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theloudquiethost Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be taken as legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney, financial advisor, or other professional regarding your specific situation. The opinions expressed by guests are solely theirs and do not necessarily represent the views or positions of the host(s).

    24 min
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Empty nest thriving! Rick and Clancy have been enjoying life together since the 90s. Starting in Aug 2023, with two college-aged kiddos they entered Empty Nest Living. A quieter house than before...a loud quiet, indeed. Join them as they laugh and cry while trying to figure out how to live the empty nest. Tune in for relatable stories, navigating the ups and downs of empty nest life with humor about the empty nest journey. 📖 Our book is here! Get your copy of The Loud Quiet – Love, Laughter and Life in the Empty Nest, here: https://amzn.to/4sC0EV7 © EX4CX LLC. All rights reserved.

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    Rick and Clancy Denton | Empty Nest Life
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    140
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