It seems like everyone is searching and hoping for unity right now. We talk about uniting together in several areas of our lives right now and one came to mind as we were walking around Town Lake in Austin. We all have different thoughts, personalities and roles but coming together to reach one goal is so satisfying. CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:27 Seeking Unity Amidst Election Tensions 2:02 Combating Forces of Disunity 7:50 Navigating the Estate Process with Support and Understanding 11:27 Less...
Nov 07, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Is the art of the “thank you” dying? We talk about the things in our lives that we are grateful for right now in the empty nest and beyond the empty nest. What has you feeling grateful and how do you deal with being thankful when things aren’t so great? CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction and gratitude discussion 2:15 Defining and experiencing gratitude 5:30 Reflecting on daughter's growth 8:00 Visiting Tombstone 13:00 Waffle House adventure 15:00 Gratitude for business success 18:00 Appreciating family ...
Oct 31, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Did we wake up in the 80s?? Is that wood paneling and a salad bar?? We’ve come full circle and felt that cozy feeling of being back in our dating/young married neighborhood. The text with Tanner set everything in motion. 0:00 - Setting the Stage 2:40 - Making Plans with an adult child 5:40 - Stepping Back in Time at Dunston Steakhouse 12:00 - Reminiscing About the Past 16:40 - The Pull of Community - City vs Suburb 21:00 - Revisiting Old Haunts 26:00 - Reflecting on the Future #relationships #ma...
Oct 24, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Is it ok to be selfish in the empty nest? What do we need and how can we communicate it better? How do you handle when half of the couple gets their needs met but the other doesn’t? 0:00 Healthy Selfishness in the Empty Nest 2:00 The Importance of Planning and Stimulation 6:00 Dealing with Disrupted Plans 9:00 Escaping to Nature 13:00 The Need for Solitude vs. Companionship 16:00 Communicating Needs in Marriage 20:00 Seasonal Changes and Personal Reflections 24:00 Discerning Purpose and Setting ...
Oct 17, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 58
How do you handle plans that are made and then get canceled unexpectedly? We had been prepping and looking forward to something big this week. Dealing with disappointment as adults in the empty nest is tough. 0:00 - Acknowledging Disappointment Without Comparison4:26 - Unveiling the CX Passport Live Business Venture 7:31 - Navigating the Unexpected Event Cancellation13:53 - Unpacking the Emotional Impact of Disappointment16:24 - Exploring How Empty Nest Affects Disappointment20:49 - Weighing the...
Oct 10, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Planning a trip for 2025? Rick and Clancy discuss a list of 4 places that are begging tourists to come and another that has 10 places that are on the “not hot” list. Would you visit any of these? (Links to articles below the chapter list) Chapters 0:00 Introduction and Parents Weekend 1:31 Discussing Travel Destinations for 2025 3:54 Destinations Actively Seeking Travelers 5:39 Greenland as a Destination 7:04 Morocco as a Destination 7:55 Afghanistan and Serbia as Destinations 10:21 Georgia as a...
Oct 03, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 56
We’re coming to you from the road and we can’t drive 55🤣 What boundaries have you had to set in the empty nest? We answer this question for us and get to see our daughter setting a boundary live and in person. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingfora...
Sep 26, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 53
What is Swedish Death Cleaning and why should everyone do it? We discuss how we tackled starting to go through Rick’s childhood home and some generational differences revolving around “stuff”. Text from Tanner to his very tired parents. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Sel...
Sep 19, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 54
We review the documentary “Join or Die” https://joinordiefilm.com/ Why do people not join clubs anymore?? How can empty nesters become more involved in their communities? This is a real risk to life longevity. How can we change this? Text is from Teagan. Find a community screening near your home on Sunday Sept 15th. https://www.irlmovieclub.org/ #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingour...
Sep 12, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Is 50 too old to reinvent yourself? We don’t think so and we hope not🤣 Come along with us on this journey of something new. Text is from a very busy Tanner. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetheraft...
Sep 05, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Spending all day at a car dealership is not our idea of empty nest fun but at least we got to explore some new places that only locals frequent. What is blue juice?? You’ll have to listen/watch to find out. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemp...
Aug 29, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Wow!! 50 Episodes Where have we been the past three weeks?? We evaluate ourselves on some of the goals or micro enhancements we set earlier in the year. Text is from Teagan. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Gr...
Aug 22, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Clancy’s parents join us this week and share some great advice and insights about the empty nest. And the most important question “Who’s your favorite child” will be answered. Do NOT miss the last two minutes when Phil and Bunny share their one piece of advice they'd give to every Empty Nester. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findi...
Aug 08, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Gold, Silver or Bronze?? Listen to Rick and Clancy evaluate themselves on the categories in their Empty Nest Olympics. Each event is a key part to a healthy Empty Nest relationship. Hopefully this will inspire some great discussion for our listeners #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipa...
Aug 01, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 48
It’s been a bummer summer but we’re focusing on the good things-or we’re trying to. A text from Tanner warmed our hearts and new business ventures are being tossed around. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Grow...
Jul 25, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Clancy and Rick get their “groove” back in the empty nest life but does “mom guilt” ever go away? Text comes from Tanner and listen to the end for our mini therapy session. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Gro...
Jul 18, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Lately, our empty nest life is feeling focused on the birds that left the nest. Our conversations and errands are revolving around the kids. We revisited a restaurant from our past and Teagan was NOT happy with us-listen to hear why. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-d...
Jul 11, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Let’s talk about the brilliance of Inside Out 2 AND what emotions would be added if the movie were about the empty nest? Also….What happens when 2 adults act like toddlers at the concession stand? #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Re...
Jul 04, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Impulsive travel is one of the treats of empty nesting. We haven’t done as much of that lately. What would get us back into a trip like that? It’s both not what you’d expect and exactly what you’d expect. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanempty...
Jun 27, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 43
It’s been a flurry of schedules, decisions and work. Trying to live the empty nest life with one kiddo at home and one in AZ has not been as seamless as we thought. Our need to not have loose ends has our brains working on overtime. Lots of texts and you’ll hear/see why. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscovering...
Jun 20, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Dealing with the loss of a parent is never easy. Becoming an “orphan” at our age is surreal. We share about our time in Austin remembering Rick’s mom. Do NOT miss the end with a special treat! #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconn...
Jun 13, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 41
We like us. After 24 years of marriage we’re happy to be able to say how much we enjoy each other. Listen as we talk about our past anniversaries- the good, the bad and what was I wearing?? Stay to the end to hear Rick’s inspirational quote that will be going on a poster or coffee mug. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose...
May 30, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Our youngest birdie is back in the nest for the summer. We’ll talk about how that has changed things for the empty nesters. Both kids have started their summer jobs and the text comes from Tanner. Seinfeld 2024 commencement speech at Duke: https://youtu.be/76QV2SrSqgo #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhob...
May 24, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 39
It was a roller coaster of emotions last week. Listen to hear about the celebrations, unexpected news and several driverless car rides. One kid finished his time in Arizona and one left her stuff in storage to return in a few months. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-d...
May 17, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 38
What role as an adult can you see was your role as a child? Is it hard to have end of life discussions? Tanner is graduating from college and the text comes from him. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingto...
May 02, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 37
We’re finding ourselves in a bit of a funk. We use this episode to vent a bit and air our grievances. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystem...
Apr 25, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 36
We take a ride down memory lane and talk about the homes we’ve lived in. One thing they all have in common and what we “gained” at each one. Text is from Tanner. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogethe...
Apr 18, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Listen to get all the info about traveling via plane with a birthday cake. We got to enjoy two big events with the kids. They both picked the same restaurant (in different cities) to celebrate. Text is from Teagan. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparing...
Apr 11, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 34
This week we talk about Easter...as a child, a parent and how things have evolved. Hear about our celebration of Easter in Arizona with the kids. Text is from Tanner. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingto...
Apr 04, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Why does Rick say it’s the most wonderful time of the year? How has the NCAA tournament controlled our schedules over the years? Texts(pages of the them) are from Tanner and Teagan. #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasaco...
Mar 28, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 32
