The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living

Some Mondays just arrive with a layer of meh. No obvious reason. This is what Rick and Clancy did about it.They get into why stuck feels different in the empty nest, why wallowing feels strangely satisfying even when it doesn't feel good, and why the empty nest version of a low day can feel louder than it should.They also walk through what actually moved them out of it... recognizing self-imposed pressure, saying the real thing to your person, finding something specific to be grateful for, and making a plan when everything feels like it's sitting still.📖 Our book is here: https://amzn.to/4rpo7rA (Amazon affiliate link)If this one resonated, bring it to the group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theloudquiet🎧 Find all episodes, podcast apps, and YouTube links here: https://www.theloudquiet.comCHAPTERS00:00 Waking Up Stuck01:43 When Business Feels Like a Waiting Game06:42 Stuck in a Relationship Without Knowing It08:17 Identity Shift and the Empty Nest Self09:28 Why Wallowing Feels Satisfying13:04 Talking About It Instead of "I'm Fine"16:05 Real Pressure vs. Self-Imposed Pressure18:05 Find and Replace the Meh20:03 Make a Plan and Move21:15 Record It, Journal It, Get It OutWant to be a guest on The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living? Send Rick and Clancy Denton a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theloudquiethostDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be taken as legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney, financial advisor, or other professional regarding your specific situation. The opinions expressed by guests are solely theirs and do not necessarily represent the views or positions of the host(s).

Teagan's 21st birthday trip to Tucson turned into something neither of us expected. A wheelchair basketball national championship. Online friends who flew in from California. A signed book. It was a weekend that kept handing us things we didn't know to look for.That's the thread running through this episode. Not just Teagan. Tanner too. The music he's pulled back into our orbit, the video game symphonies, the EDM nights. Our kids keep opening doors we would have walked right past.We also went somewhere we didn't expect with this one... a thought about memory care, music, and what our kids' generation might carry with them when they get there.📖 Our book is here! The Loud Quiet – Love, Laughter and Life in the Empty Nest https://amzn.to/4rpo7rA (Amazon affiliate link)Related episode: Empty Nesters Go To A Rave https://www.theloudquiet.com/empty-nesters-go-to-a-rave-e114/If your kids have brought you into something new, we'd love to hear about it. Drop it in the group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theloudquiet🎧 Find all episodes, podcast apps, and YouTube links here: https://www.theloudquiet.comCHAPTERS00:00 Teagan's 21st Birthday Trip to Tucson00:43 Strawberry Cake on a Plane01:55 Wheelchair Basketball National Championships03:02 The Athleticism Nobody Expects08:50 Meeting Teagan's Online Friends in Person12:30 A Fan Holds the Book14:44 Tanner and the EDM Comeback16:26 Epic the Musical and Video Game Symphonies20:23 Music Does Something Different to Your Brain23:32 Video Games, Memory Care, and What Comes Next25:09 What Have Your Kids Shown YouWant to be a guest on The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living? Send Rick and Clancy Denton a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theloudquiethostDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be taken as legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney, financial advisor, or other professional regarding your specific situation. The opinions expressed by guests are solely theirs and do not necessarily represent the views or positions of the host(s).

Not every empty nest looks the same.In this guest episode, Shara and Aaron Goswick share their story of building a marriage that began right after high school, raising their family young, and navigating a version of empty nest life that still includes supporting an adult son at home.They also share why weekly date night has remained a non-negotiable part of their marriage, how they approach family boundaries as grandparents, and how Shara’s Life Stories Podcast grew from a simple idea into a platform for conversations with people making a difference.Listen to Shara’s podcast: https://lifestoriespodcast.com/📖 Our book is here! The Loud Quiet – Love, Laughter and Life in the Empty Nesthttps://amzn.to/4rpo7rA (Amazon affiliate link)Chapters00:00 Welcome and guest introduction01:26 Married young and starting family life07:35 A different version of the empty nest10:06 Parenting an adult child who needs support17:08 Grandparent life and family joy22:18 Why date night still matters26:35 How Life Stories Podcast started29:30 Where to find Shara's podcastIf this version of empty nest life feels familiar, join the conversation in our Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theloudquiet🎧 Find all episodes, podcast apps, and YouTube links here:https://www.theloudquiet.comWant to be a guest on The Loud Quiet – Empty Nest Living?Send Rick and Clancy Denton a message on PodMatch:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theloudquiethostDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be taken as legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney, financial advisor, or other professional regarding your specific situation. The opinions expressed by guests are solely theirs and do not necessarily represent the views or positions of the host(s).

A blown tire turns into a bigger question… what do you actually owe your kids once they’re out of the house but still in school?Rick and Clancy find themselves on opposite sides of the same situation. One sees it as part of growing up… “that’s what savings is for.” The other sees it as simple… he’s still a student… you help.What follows isn’t a debate about money. It’s a look at the assumptions underneath the decision.They work through where their lines actually are… how those lines got there… and what’s changed in how they talk through it together. The conversation also brings in real factors that complicate things… grad school versus undergrad… past income… expectations… and even whether gender plays a role in how parents respond.They did make a decision. But the more useful part is how they got there… and the questions it raised for next time.📖 Our book is here! The Loud Quiet – Love, Laughter and Life in the Empty Nesthttps://amzn.to/4rpo7rA (Amazon affiliate link)Join the conversation with other parents working through the same questions:https://www.facebook.com/groups/theloudquiet🎧 Find all episodes, podcast apps, and YouTube links here:https://www.theloudquiet.comChapters00:00 Thank you for 10,000 downloads01:11 Tire Problem Sparks Question03:20 Should Parents Step In06:06 Assumptions About Responsibility09:48 How We Talk It Through Now14:39 Comparing Son vs Daughter16:32 “He’s Still a Student”24:03 Support vs Enabling25:40 Final DecisionWant to be a guest on The Loud Quiet – Empty Nest Living?Send Rick and Clancy Denton a message on PodMatch:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theloudquiethostDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be taken as legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney, financial advisor, or other professional regarding your specific situation. The opinions expressed by guests are solely theirs and do not necessarily represent the views or positions of the host(s).

March is full in a different way when you’re in the empty nest.Rick and Clancy talk about birthdays that don’t carry the same weight, even while they still show up for their kids in bigger ways. That shift leads into a wider conversation about how life looks now... less centered on events, more on everyday rhythms.They also revisit spring break and travel... what they did then versus what they’re comfortable with now as parents of young adults. A recent trip to Austin brings that into real time, along with how awareness and perspective have changed.There’s also the usual March mix... St. Patrick’s Day, memories of March 2020, and how certain dates stick.And in the middle of all of it... March Madness, which still manages to take over the calendar.📖 Our book is here! The Loud Quiet – Love, Laughter and Life in the Empty Nest.Get your copy: https://amzn.to/4rpo7rA (Amazon affiliate link)If birthdays, travel, or even this time of year feels different in your empty nest, add your take to the conversation ...https://www.facebook.com/groups/theloudquiet🎧 Find all episodes, podcast apps, and YouTube links here:https://www.theloudquiet.comCHAPTERS00:00 March feels full already02:00 Birthdays in the empty nest04:30 Not wanting the spotlight07:00 Spring break then vs now10:30 March 2020 memories12:15 St. Patrick’s Day changes15:00 Travel stories and risk18:00 Austin trip and reaction21:30 March Madness takes overWant to be a guest on The Loud Quiet – Empty Nest Living?Send Rick and Clancy Denton a message on PodMatch:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theloudquiethostDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be taken as legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney, financial advisor, or other professional regarding your specific situation. The opinions expressed by guests are solely theirs and do not necessarily represent the views or positions of the host(s).