Don't just survive the empty nest...
THRIVE in it.
The quiet house is not the end of something... it is the start of a new story. The Loud Quiet is Rick and Clancy's story of what comes after the kids have left the nest... the love, the laughter, and the rediscovery that happens when the noise fades and life gets real again.
If any of these sound familiar, this book is for you:
- You want to rekindle connection with your partner after years of kid first living.
- You miss the noise, but you are also curious about who you get to be now.
- You are feeling both gratitude and grief... sometimes in the same afternoon.
Blending memoir and heartfelt conversation, Rick and Clancy share real stories and honest reflections about rediscovery, partnership, and stepping into a new season of life with intention.
This book shines a light on a stage that is often overlooked, offering a relatable, hopeful, and deeply human look at love, identity, and purpose after the kids leave home.
Inside The Loud Quiet, you will find:
- Stories that make you laugh, reflect, and feel less alone
- Honest conversations about identity, marriage, and midlife rediscovery
- Comfort for the tender parts of letting go
- Inspiration for building a meaningful, connected next chapter
More than anything, The Loud Quiet is a companion for one of life’s biggest transitions, and an invitation to laugh, reflect, and move forward with possibility and connection.
Praise For The Loud Quiet
“The Loud Quiet is a must read for anyone navigating the empty nest stage and adjusting to a new chapter of life... The title itself, The Loud Quiet, perfectly captures what happens when a home once filled with energy and noise suddenly becomes still.”
– Tammy J Cohen, Author of Text Messages to My Sons
“The Loud Quiet podcast got me through my first months as an empty nester, and it continues to inspire me today... This honest, candid, funny, totally human, and incredibly valuable book is a must read for those wanting to enjoy life and flourish after raising kids.”
– Courtney Lynch, Attorney, CEO, and Author of the New York Times bestseller Spark
“Watching Rick and Clancy grow The Loud Quiet from a podcast experiment into this beautiful book has been such a privilege. They have turned real conversations about marriage, identity, and rediscovery into something that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable... The Loud Quiet reminds us that this season of life is not empty at all... it is wide open.”
– Marc Ronick, Podcast Producer and Coach at iRonick Media
“The empty nest can feel like such a strange and transformative phase in life, and this book offers an incredibly honest and relatable look at one family’s journey through it... It is a truly authentic, heartfelt exploration of a pivotal time in life.”
– JP and Aeryn Shiffer, Frequent Guests on The Loud Quiet – Empty Nest Living Podcast
About the Authors
Rick and Clancy Denton are empty nesters embracing what is next with a blend of nostalgia, curiosity, humor, and a shared sense of adventure. With their two young adult kids out of the house, they have reconnected as a couple and are leaning fully into this vibrant season of life.
On their podcast, The Loud Quiet... Empty Nest Living, they explore what it means to thrive in the empty nest years, navigating changing routines, launching new ventures, rediscovering each other, and laughing through the unexpected moments that come with this new stage. It is real... from snort laughs to sobbing, it is just two people figuring things out together.
The book expands on the stories listeners have loved, and shares what happened behind the mic. Through their podcast, writing, and now this book, Rick and Clancy invite readers into the stories, lessons, and laughs that have shaped their own empty nest life. Their hope is simple... to help other couples feel a little less alone and a lot more excited about what comes next.