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. 8H AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. APR 9

    Kids Showing Empty Nesters New Experiences - E132

    Teagan's 21st birthday trip to Tucson turned into something neither of us expected. A wheelchair basketball national championship. Online friends who flew in from California. A signed book. It was a weekend that kept handing us things we didn't know to look for. That's the thread running through this episode. Not just Teagan. Tanner too. The music he's pulled back into our orbit, the video game symphonies, the EDM nights. Our kids keep opening doors we would have walked right past. We also went somewhere we didn't expect with this one... a thought about memory care, music, and what our kids' generation might carry with them when they get there. 📖 Our book is here! The Loud Quiet – Love, Laughter and Life in the Empty Nest https://amzn.to/4rpo7rA (Amazon affiliate link) Related episode: Empty Nesters Go To A Rave https://www.theloudquiet.com/empty-nesters-go-to-a-rave-e114/ If your kids have brought you into something new, we'd love to hear about it. Drop it in the group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theloudquiet 🎧 Find all episodes, podcast apps, and YouTube links here: https://www.theloudquiet.com CHAPTERS 00:00 Teagan's 21st Birthday Trip to Tucson00:43 Strawberry Cake on a Plane01:55 Wheelchair Basketball National Championships03:02 The Athleticism Nobody Expects08:50 Meeting Teagan's Online Friends in Person12:30 A Fan Holds the Book14:44 Tanner and the EDM Comeback16:26 Epic the Musical and Video Game Symphonies20:23 Music Does Something Different to Your Brain23:32 Video Games, Memory Care, and What Comes Next25:09 What Have Your Kids Shown You 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/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).

    26 min

  5. APR 2

    A Different Version Of The Empty Nest with Shara and Aaron Goswick - E131

    Not every empty nest looks the same. In this guest episode, Shara and Aaron Goswick share their story of building a marriage that began right after high school, raising their family young, and navigating a version of empty nest life that still includes supporting an adult son at home. They also share why weekly date night has remained a non-negotiable part of their marriage, how they approach family boundaries as grandparents, and how Shara’s Life Stories Podcast grew from a simple idea into a platform for conversations with people making a difference. Listen to Shara’s podcast: https://lifestoriespodcast.com/ 📖 Our book is here! The Loud Quiet – Love, Laughter and Life in the Empty Nesthttps://amzn.to/4rpo7rA (Amazon affiliate link) Chapters 00:00 Welcome and guest introduction 01:26 Married young and starting family life 07:35 A different version of the empty nest 10:06 Parenting an adult child who needs support 17:08 Grandparent life and family joy 22:18 Why date night still matters 26:35 How Life Stories Podcast started 29:30 Where to find Shara's podcast If this version of empty nest life feels familiar, join the conversation in our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theloudquiet🎧 Find all episodes, podcast apps, and YouTube links here:https://www.theloudquiet.com 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).

    31 min

  6. MAR 26

    Still a Student…Still Our Responsibility? Empty Nesters Debate - E130

    A blown tire turns into a bigger question… what do you actually owe your kids once they’re out of the house but still in school? Rick and Clancy find themselves on opposite sides of the same situation. One sees it as part of growing up… “that’s what savings is for.” The other sees it as simple… he’s still a student… you help. What follows isn’t a debate about money. It’s a look at the assumptions underneath the decision. They work through where their lines actually are… how those lines got there… and what’s changed in how they talk through it together. The conversation also brings in real factors that complicate things… grad school versus undergrad… past income… expectations… and even whether gender plays a role in how parents respond. They did make a decision. But the more useful part is how they got there… and the questions it raised for next time. 📖 Our book is here! The Loud Quiet – Love, Laughter and Life in the Empty Nesthttps://amzn.to/4rpo7rA (Amazon affiliate link) Join the conversation with other parents working through the same questions:https://www.facebook.com/groups/theloudquiet 🎧 Find all episodes, podcast apps, and YouTube links here:https://www.theloudquiet.com Chapters 00:00 Thank you for 10,000 downloads01:11 Tire Problem Sparks Question03:20 Should Parents Step In06:06 Assumptions About Responsibility09:48 How We Talk It Through Now14:39 Comparing Son vs Daughter16:32 “He’s Still a Student”24:03 Support vs Enabling25:40 Final Decision 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).

    28 min

  7. MAR 19

    From Birthdays to Brackets… March in the Empty Nest - E129

    March is full in a different way when you’re in the empty nest. Rick and Clancy talk about birthdays that don’t carry the same weight, even while they still show up for their kids in bigger ways. That shift leads into a wider conversation about how life looks now... less centered on events, more on everyday rhythms. They also revisit spring break and travel... what they did then versus what they’re comfortable with now as parents of young adults. A recent trip to Austin brings that into real time, along with how awareness and perspective have changed. There’s also the usual March mix... St. Patrick’s Day, memories of March 2020, and how certain dates stick. And in the middle of all of it... March Madness, which still manages to take over the calendar. 📖 Our book is here! The Loud Quiet – Love, Laughter and Life in the Empty Nest.Get your copy: https://amzn.to/4rpo7rA (Amazon affiliate link) If birthdays, travel, or even this time of year feels different in your empty nest, add your take to the conversation ...https://www.facebook.com/groups/theloudquiet 🎧 Find all episodes, podcast apps, and YouTube links here:https://www.theloudquiet.com CHAPTERS 00:00 March feels full already02:00 Birthdays in the empty nest04:30 Not wanting the spotlight07:00 Spring break then vs now10:30 March 2020 memories12:15 St. Patrick’s Day changes15:00 Travel stories and risk18:00 Austin trip and reaction21:30 March Madness takes over 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

  8. MAR 12

    Sandwich Generation Life Events in the Empty Nest - E128

    Rick and Clancy talk about a different side of the sandwich generation.Not caregiving… life events.More funerals connected to parents and their friends.More celebrations connected to adult children.The conversation started after Clancy arrived at happy hour straight from a funeral for one of her mom’s close friends. It sparked a discussion about how empty nesters often find themselves moving between those two worlds.One part of life is filled with weddings, trips, and milestones with the younger generation. The other includes supporting parents as their circle of friends begins to shrink.Rick and Clancy also talk about how celebrations have changed over time. Bachelor parties are now trips. Proposals have become productions. Even high school dances involve elaborate “promposals.”They also look back at their own engagement story, when Rick surprised Clancy with a trip that led to a proposal in Costa Rica.Toward the end of the episode, Rick shares one simple piece of advice for supporting someone who has lost a parent. Acknowledge the loss… and when the time is right, invite them to share stories about the person they lost.📖 Our book is here! The Loud Quiet – Love, Laughter and Life in the Empty Nest. Get your copy at https://amzn.to/4rpo7rAChapters00:00 Funeral Clothes at Happy Hour02:30 The Life Events Sandwich Generation05:30 Supporting Parents Through Loss08:00 Lunch With Tanner11:20 Storytelling at Celebrations of Life13:20 Destination Bachelor Parties and Weddings16:00 Big Proposal Culture20:10 What to Say to Someone GrievingIf this season of life feels familiar, join the conversation in the community.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).

    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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  • Creator
    Rick and Clancy Denton | Empty Nest Life
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    135
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Rick and Clancy Denton | Empty Nest Life
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    The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living

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