The Loud Quiet

Thanksgiving, Bingo Cards and Plastic surgery. We’re hitting a wide array of topics this week. Clancy is vain and she’s the first to admit it but she’s open to discussing her upcoming tweaks. CHAPTERS 0:00 Thanksgiving Recap and Family Gathering 3:40 Family Memories and Generational Shifts 9:00 Adult Conversations and Generational Transitions 13:00 Bingo Card and Family Traditions 15:30 Birthday Celebration and Family Bonding 21:00 Clancy's Upcoming Plastic Surgery 27:00 Balancing Self-Improvement and Society's Expectations 34:00 Final Thoughts and Countdown to Christmas #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting

Has the intimacy in your relationship taken a hit in the empty nest? We hear from Stephanie Flood, a relationship and intimacy therapist on reasons why and tips to get that spark going again. Find Stephanie at www.afloodoflove.com CHAPTERS CHAPTERS 0:00 Stephanie Flood Introduction 2:44 Defining Intimacy and Sex 7:55 Initiating Conversations About Sex 12:13 Challenges in the Empty Nest Phase 15:20 Impact of Working from Home on Intimacy 18:41 Balancing Routine and Spontaneity in Intimacy 22:58 Seeking Help from a Relationship Coach 25:04 Addressing Physical Challenges in Intimacy 31:36 Resources and Final Thoughts #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting

Coming to you from Jackson Square in New Orleans. Our trip got off to a frantic start but quickly turned into an amazing time when everything went right. How did a Lyft ride set the tone for the perfect weekend getaway? Empty nest stories are universal. Listen to find out. 0:00 Recording in New Orleans 1:12 Overcoming Travel Chaos to Start the Trip Right 3:14 Connecting with a Kindred Empty Nester Spirit 7:27 An Inspiring Story of Rekindling a Marriage 9:33 Wandering the Charming Streets of New Orleans 14:24 Securing Seats at the Iconic Carousel Bar 16:32 Getting into the Hottest Restaurant Without a Reservation 17:00 Exploring the Music and Vibrant Nightlife of Bourbon Street 21:15 Indulging in a Mouthwatering Food Tour 22:49 Reflecting on a Perfect Weekend Getaway #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting

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 22:11 Lack of Connections in Apartment Living 25:40 Overcoming Fears to Make New Connections 30:01 The Value of Genuine Intentions 31:38 Challenge to Make a New Connection #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting

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 Communal Trail 23:41 Defining Unity Beyond Similarity in the Empty Nest 25:22 The Importance of Voting and Preserving Unity #relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting