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The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living

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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Empty Nesters Staying Connected With Kids From Afar - E125
Feb. 19, 2026

Empty Nesters Staying Connected With Kids From Afar - E125

When your kids leave home, the communication changes. Sometimes it slows gradually. Sometimes it feels abrupt. In this episode, Rick and Clancy talk about what staying connected really looks like once your kids are living in ...

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Valentine’s Day Take It or Leave It - Greatest Hits E124
Feb. 12, 2026

Valentine’s Day Take It or Leave It - Greatest Hits E124

Valentine’s Day shows up every year with expectations attached. Reservations. Prix fixe menus. Cards that say more about obligation than affection.In this Greatest Hits episode of The Loud Quiet, Rick and Clancy talk honestly...
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The Four Intimacies with Dr Amy and Roy - E123
Feb. 5, 2026

The Four Intimacies with Dr Amy and Roy - E123

Intimacy changes over time… especially when the house gets quieter. What once felt automatic often needs more intention, more conversation, and sometimes a better framework.Just in time for Valentine's Day, in this guest epis...
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Empty Nest Snow Days – E122
Jan. 29, 2026

Empty Nest Snow Days – E122

We spent several days at home during an ice storm in North Texas. Sweats instead of real clothes. Garage workouts because the gym was out. Too much food because that’s what people do when they’re stuck. We talk through how ou...
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Empty Nest sadness returns when college kids spring back to school – E121
Jan. 22, 2026

Empty Nest sadness returns when college kids spring back to school – E121

Spring semester drop-offs don’t get the same attention as fall move-in… but for a lot of parents, they’re tougher than they expect. The house was full again. The routines came back. And then, just like that, they left. In thi...
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Extended Holiday Overindulging and Return to Routine in the Empty Nest – E120
Jan. 15, 2026

Extended Holiday Overindulging and Return to Routine in the Empty Nest – E120

The holidays are over, the fridge is still full of leftovers, and the routine hasn’t quite found its way home yet.In this episode, Rick and Clancy talk about what happens between Thanksgiving and “whenever we finally pull it ...
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Fun and practical advice for the 50+ lifestyle

"Rick and Clancy are super co-hosts in this podcast. They work and play off each other seamlessly. Good topics and interesting cross mix of topics. Share this show with a 50 + friend!"

elikqitie | May 29, 2025
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