Episodes

Rick and Clancy are headed out of the country for a mission trip. What are they nervous about? What are they excited about? Hear their thoughts and tune in next week for the recap.

Coming to you from the road in Arizona. Are you feeling overwhelmed? Clancy and Rick talk about trying to keep their heads above water as they have so many irons in different fires. What can they change as they approach new o...

Rick is headed to his college reunion and Clancy stays behind. Hear the perspectives of each one …what is Rick thinking before he goes and a recap when he gets back. Did Clancy have FOMO? Listen and find out. Empty Nest Livin...

Are you taking a spring break or spring vacation? Clancy and Rick reminisce on their past spring breaks and how they are enjoying the non travel parameters of empty nest travel. Empty Nest Living can be challenging. Let’s sup...

Rick and Clancy get real and raw in this episode about interruptions in life. Last minute changes can cause hurt feelings and struggles with communication. How do you handle the unexpected things that life throws at you? Empt...

Are you waiting on something? Do you find it harder to wait without the kids around as a distraction? We talk about the things (big and small) that we are waiting on right now. CHAPTERS 0:00 The Waiting Game: How It Affects E...

How do you start the conversation about “what’s next” with our aging parents? We talk with Lynn Smargis, a Certified Senior Advisor about tips to get these conversations started and the steps to take when it’s time to explore...

Could you work with your spouse? Rick and Clancy talk about their first experience as they launch their new venture together. What were they excited about? What were they anxious about? How did it go? Listen/watch to find out...

From high end to super casual-we’re enjoying it all in the empty nest. What are some of your indulgences? What casual/laid back things do you enjoy? CHAPTERS 0:00 Luxe & Laid Back: An Empty Nest Lifestyle 0:19 A Perfect Weeke...

We hear from JP and Aeryn on the topic of planning your child’s wedding in the empty nest. They offer sage advice on what and what not to do and all of this on top of an unexpected job change. You’ll want to tune into this on...

A new story from Nana sparks an interesting conversation about old flames. We are headed to Rick’s college reunion in the spring and were wondering if that provides an opportunity for old relationships to get reignited at thi...

Our creative juices are reflowing...Have you found more time to be creative in the empty nest? Is there something that you’ve wanted to do but can’t get the motivation to do it? We discuss our “just do it” mentality and the a...

We’re coming to you from a different location this week. We recap our amazing experience at Podfest Expo 2025 from one of the “studios” set up at the event. We met so many people and learned so many things-many we hope to inc...

Can alone time be beneficial in a relationship? We think so. Whether you’re in different states, countries or just out for a walk by yourself, time apart can bring you closer. We discuss some tips that we have implemented...

Have you been putting something big, new or exciting on hold? Clancy is starting a new chapter in her life- a different routine. She and Rick are excited about some new ventures in 2025. Clancy talks about the fears that she ...

We talk about the highs, lows and lessons that 2024 brought. A year in review with some glances into the new year and Clancy gives us a slogan or two for 2025. "I'm Dead Now What" planner - https://amzn.to/4gPXyYl Episode 34...

Clancy gives us a post op recap. Rick talks about the surgery and recovery from his perspective. We discuss some advice columns dealing with holidays and handling family situations. Dr Rana Facial Plastic Surgery: https://www...

Thanksgiving, Bingo Cards and Plastic surgery. We’re hitting a wide array of topics this week. Clancy is vain and she’s the first to admit it but she’s open to discussing her upcoming tweaks. CHAPTERS 0:00 Thanksgiving Recap ...

Has the intimacy in your relationship taken a hit in the empty nest? We hear from Stephanie Flood, a relationship and intimacy therapist on reasons why and tips to get that spark going again. Find Stephanie at www.afloodoflo...

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? Empt...

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 neighborhoo...