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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 Se…
Is it ok to be selfi…
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 Goals 28:00 Balancing Individual and Shared Priorities 30:00 Updates on Children and Looking Ahea…
Rick Denton
October 17, 2024 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 i…
How do you handle pl…
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 Options for Spontaneous Plans22:40 - Balancing Individual Needs and Shared Experiences 26:59 - Refl…
Rick Denton
October 10, 2024 
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?…
Planning a trip for …
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 Destination 11:56 Reactions to the Four Destinations 13:53 The "Not Hot" List of …
Rick Denton
October 3, 2024 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? …
Planning a trip for …
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 Destination 11:56 Reactions to the Four Destinations 13:53 The "Not Hot" List of Destinations…
Rick Denton
October 3, 2024 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 li…
We’re coming to yo…
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 #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsle…
Rick Denton
September 26, 2024 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”. …
What is Swedish Deat…
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 #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave…
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September 19, 2024 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 l…
We review the docume…
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 #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relatio…
Rick Denton
September 12, 2024 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 #recrea…
Is 50 too old to rei…
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 #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfu…
Rick Denton
September 5, 2024 
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 #recrea…
Is 50 too old to rei…
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 #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfu…
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September 5, 2024 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…
Spending all day at …
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 #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #…
Rick Denton
August 29, 2024 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 #ma…
Wow!! 50 Episodes W…
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 #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Ti…
Rick Denton
August 22, 2024 
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 #mar…
Wow!! 50 Episodes W…
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 #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tip…
Rick Denton
August 22, 2024 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 …
Clancy’s parents j…
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 #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanem…
Rick Denton
August 8, 2024 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 wi…
Gold, Silver or Bron…
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 #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafte…
Rick Denton
August 1, 2024 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 #m…
It’s been a bummer…
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 #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #T…
Rick Denton
July 25, 2024 
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 #…
It’s been a bummer…
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 #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #…
Rick Denton
July 25, 2024 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 …
Clancy and Rick get …
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 #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters …
Rick Denton
July 18, 2024 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 NO…
Lately, our empty ne…
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-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Family…
Rick Denton
July 11, 2024 
