The house is quiet.
Your life doesn't have to be.
The kids are gone, the laundry is done, and the next chapter is yours to write. Join Rick and Clancy as they navigate the humor and heart of Empty Nest Living, rekindling connection and finding purpose in The Loud Quiet.
The Echo in the Hallway: Navigating the Loud Quiet Together
The 3 Phases of Empty Nest Living…Moving from surviving to THRIVING
The Grief
(missing the noise)
It’s quieter than you expected.
Navigating the empty nest transition means acknowledging the lump in your throat when you pass a silent bedroom.
We talk about feeling the emotions of a finished chapter and processing the silence that feels different than you imagined.
The Gratefulness
(extra coffee)
The silver lining is
actually gold.
There’s a strange joy in a fridge that stays full and a weekend that belongs entirely to you.
We’re embracing the gratitude of this season. We’re finding the beauty in the 'extra coffee' moments and the freedom of a schedule that’s finally yours again.
The Growth
(who are we now?)
Rediscovering 'Us' in the Empty Nest.
After twenty years of 'kid-first' living, it’s time to “SAY YES”.
It’s time for rekindling your relationship and your own identity. It’s time to explore who we get to be now, turning the quiet into a launchpad for new adventures, deeper connection, and midlife rediscovery.
a companion for one of life’s biggest transitions
The Loud Quiet
Love, Laughter, and Life in the Empty Nest
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Empty Nest Living
Real conversations about empty nest life. Identity shifts, relationships, and figuring out what comes next (with a sense of humor).
Community is essential
The Community
A space for empty nesters to connect, share stories, and navigate this chapter together. Whether you're embracing the freedom, figuring out what’s next, or just missing the chaos, you're not alone.
Join us for laughs, support, and real talk about the ups and downs of empty nest living. Let’s figure out this empty nest thing together!
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Speaking
We’ve been talking to each other for 25 years—now we’re talking to everyone else.
1. Keynote Speaking: The Heart of the Transition
From dating-days in the '90s to parenting in the ‘00s, to the loud quiet of the empty nest in 2023, Rick and Clancy deliver heartfelt keynotes that help audiences bridge the gap between who they were as parents and who they are becoming as a couple and as individuals.
2. Event Hosting & Emceeing: Professionalism with a Punchline
With the natural chemistry over two decades of marriage (and a few legendary arguments) can produce, we bring a mix of warmth, wit, and seamless energy to keep your event moving and your audience engaged.
3. Podcast Guesting: Real Talk for Your Listeners
Whether it’s rediscovering your spouse after twenty years of 'kid-first' living or navigating the grief and gratitude of an empty house, we join your show to share the honest, unpolished truth about midlife’s biggest shift.
Married in 2000. Parents since 2002. Empty Nesters as of August 2023.
The Voices Breaking the Quiet
We spent two decades defined by carpools, competitive sports, and a house that always shook with energy. When the last IKEA blue bag was packed in August 2023, the quiet was... well, loud.
We’re Rick and Clancy, and we’re navigating this 'second act' in real-time. Through our podcast, our new book, and our speaking, we’re sharing the honest, messy, and hilarious truth about what happens when the kids leave and the parents stay. We aren't just surviving the empty nest, we’re THRIVING in it…rediscovering why we started our life together in the mid-90s.