The Loud Quiet

Rick and Clancy Denton
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The Loud Quiet

Rick and Clancy have been enjoying life together for 28 years, married for 24. Starting August 2023, they now have two college-aged kiddos and are about to enter a new phase of life. Living The Empty Nest. 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 - Living The Empty Nest. Empty Nest Life

  1. NOV 21

    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 Lyft ride set the tone for the perfect weekend getaway? Empty nest stories are universal. Listen to find out. 0:00 Recording in New Orleans 1:12 Overcoming Travel Chaos to Start the Trip Right 3:14 Connecting with a Kindred Empty Nester Spirit 7:27 An Inspiring Story of Rekindling a Marriage 9:33 Wandering the Charming Streets of New Orleans 14:24 Securing Seats at the Iconic Carousel Bar 16:32 Getting into the Hottest Restaurant Without a Reservation 17:00 Exploring the Music and Vibrant Nightlife of Bourbon Street 21:15 Indulging in a Mouthwatering Food Tour 22:49 Reflecting on a Perfect Weekend Getaway #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting

    23 min

  2. NOV 14

    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 help us make connections? Let’s start in our own neighborhoods-get out there and meet someone. CHAPTERS 0:00 Clancy's Neighborhood Connection Experiment 0:34 Celebrating 2000 downloads! 1:23 Connecting at the Duke Alumni Event 4:45 Challenges of Building Neighborhood Connections 9:04 Navigating Empty Nest with Young Adults 11:25 Importance of Genuine Neighborhood Connections 16:55 Impact of COVID-19 on Social Interactions 22:11 Lack of Connections in Apartment Living 25:40 Overcoming Fears to Make New Connections 30:01 The Value of Genuine Intentions 31:38 Challenge to Make a New Connection #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting

    32 min

  3. NOV 7

    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 were walking around Town Lake in Austin. We all have different thoughts, personalities and roles but coming together to reach one goal is so satisfying. CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:27 Seeking Unity Amidst Election Tensions 2:02 Combating Forces of Disunity 7:50 Navigating the Estate Process with Support and Understanding 11:27 Lessons in Unity from Town Lake 16:29 Recognizing Differing Emotional Attachments 19:40 Sharing the Communal Trail 23:41 Defining Unity Beyond Similarity in the Empty Nest 25:22 The Importance of Voting and Preserving Unity #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting

    26 min

  4. OCT 31

    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 you feeling grateful and how do you deal with being thankful when things aren’t so great? CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction and gratitude discussion 2:15 Defining and experiencing gratitude 5:30 Reflecting on daughter's growth 8:00 Visiting Tombstone 13:00 Waffle House adventure 15:00 Gratitude for business success 18:00 Appreciating family finances 22:00 Connecting through sports 25:00 Final reflections on gratitude #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting

    27 min

  5. OCT 24

    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 neighborhood. The text with Tanner set everything in motion. 0:00 - Setting the Stage 2:40 - Making Plans with an adult child 5:40 - Stepping Back in Time at Dunston Steakhouse 12:00 - Reminiscing About the Past 16:40 - The Pull of Community - City vs Suburb 21:00 - Revisiting Old Haunts 26:00 - Reflecting on the Future #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting

    32 min

  6. OCT 17

    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 other doesn’t? 0:00 Healthy Selfishness in the Empty Nest 2:00 The Importance of Planning and Stimulation 6:00 Dealing with Disrupted Plans 9:00 Escaping to Nature 13:00 The Need for Solitude vs. Companionship 16:00 Communicating Needs in Marriage 20:00 Seasonal Changes and Personal Reflections 24:00 Discerning Purpose and Setting Goals 28:00 Balancing Individual and Shared Priorities 30:00 Updates on Children and Looking Ahead 32:00 Wrapping Up and Future Directions #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting

    31 min

  7. OCT 10

    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 disappointment as adults in the empty nest is tough. 0:00 - Acknowledging Disappointment Without Comparison4:26 - Unveiling the CX Passport Live Business Venture 7:31 - Navigating the Unexpected Event Cancellation13:53 - Unpacking the Emotional Impact of Disappointment16:24 - Exploring How Empty Nest Affects Disappointment20:49 - Weighing the Options for Spontaneous Plans22:40 - Balancing Individual Needs and Shared Experiences 26:59 - Reflecting on Opportunities Amidst DisappointmentCX Passport Live - www.cxpassportlive.com #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting

    30 min

  8. OCT 3

    Oh, The 14 Places We'll Go In The Empty Nest - Maybe??

    Planning a trip for 2025? Rick and Clancy discuss a list of 4 places that are begging tourists to come and another that has 10 places that are on the “not hot” list. Would you visit any of these? (Links to articles below the chapter list) Chapters 0:00 Introduction and Parents Weekend 1:31 Discussing Travel Destinations for 2025 3:54 Destinations Actively Seeking Travelers 5:39 Greenland as a Destination 7:04 Morocco as a Destination 7:55 Afghanistan and Serbia as Destinations 10:21 Georgia as a Destination 11:56 Reactions to the Four Destinations 13:53 The "Not Hot" List of Destinations 15:48 Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan 17:38 Greenland's Disko Island 18:43 Cape York, Australia 20:15 The Adirondacks, New York 21:23 Sainshand, Mongolia 24:40 Rupununi Savanna, Guyana 26:40 Anti-Atlas Mountains, Morocco 27:56 Accra, Ghana 30:04 Maldonado, Uruguay 32:31 Oslo, Norway 34:17 Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement BBC 4 Places that want tourists - https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240905-seeking-tourists-four-countries-that-are-actively-welcoming-travellers Intrepid Travel 2025 Not Hot List - https://www.intrepidtravel.com/us/newsroom/releases/intrepid-releases-2025-not-hot-list #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting

    35 min
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Rick and Clancy have been enjoying life together for 28 years, married for 24. Starting August 2023, they now have two college-aged kiddos and are about to enter a new phase of life. Living The Empty Nest. 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 - Living The Empty Nest. Empty Nest Life

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  • Creator
    Rick and Clancy Denton
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rick and Clancy Denton
  • Show Website
    The Loud Quiet

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