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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’…
Making connections i…
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 neighborhoods-get out there and meet someone.CHAPTERS 0:00 Clancy's Neighborhood Connection Experiment 0:34 Celebrating 2000 downloads! 1:23 Connecting at the Duke Alumni Event 4:45 Challenges of Building Neighborhood Connections 9:04 Navigating Empty Nest with Young Adults 11:25 Importance of Genuine Neighborhood Connections 16:55 Impact of COVID-19 on Social Interactions 22…
Rick Denton
November 14, 2024 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’…
Making connections i…
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 neighborhoods-get out there and meet someone.CHAPTERS 0:00 Clancy's Neighborhood Connection Experiment 0:34 Celebrating 2000 downloads! 1:23 Connecting at the Duke Alumni Event 4:45 Challenges of Building Neighborhood Connections 9:04 Navigating Empty Nest with Young Adults 11:25 Importance of Genuine Neighborhood Connections 16:55 Impact of COVID-19 on Social Interactions 22:…
Rick Denton
November 14, 2024 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…
It seems like everyo…
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 Lessons in Unity from Town Lake 16:29 Recognizing Differing Emotional Attachments 19:40 Sharing the…
Rick Denton
November 7, 2024 
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…
It seems like everyo…
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 Lessons in Unity from Town Lake 16:29 Recognizing Differing Emotional Attachments 19:40 Sharing the…
Rick Denton
November 7, 2024 
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 ho…
Is the art of the …
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 finances 22:00 Connecting through sports 25:00 Final reflections on gratitude#relati…
Rick Denton
October 31, 2024 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…
Is the art of the …
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 finances 22:00 Connecting through sports 25:00 Final reflections on gratitude#relationsh…
Rick Denton
October 31, 2024 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 s…
Did we wake up in th…
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 #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanem…
Rick Denton
October 24, 2024 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…
Rick Denton
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…
Rick Denton
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 
