In Part 2 with Rick and Clancy Denton—hosts of The Loud Quiet—we dive into the beautiful, hilarious, and sometimes overwhelming realities of empty-nest life. From learning to coach (not control) your adult kids, to resisting the Mama-Bear rescue mission, to navigating the emotional squeeze of the sandwich generation, this episode is packed with relatable moments and marriage-strengthening wisdom.

You’ll hear stories about:
✨ Letting your kids feel their own emotions (even when yours flare up)
✨ Setting marriage-protecting boundaries
✨ The myth vs. reality of empty-nest freedom
✨ Grief, guilt, caregiving—and how couples stay connected through it all
✨ Why insight may be your new best friend in the empty nestWhether you’re approaching the empty nest, living in it, or feeling squeezed between parents and kids, this conversation will help you rethink how to thrive together in a brand-new season.

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What happens when the kids leave and it’s just the two of you again? Rick and Clancy Denton decided not to survive the empty nest years—but to thrive in them. In this funny, real, and refreshingly honest episode, they share how rediscovering each other brought new laughter, adventure, and connection into their marriage. Whether you’re nearing empty-nest life or already in it, this episode will help you see this season as your most exciting yet.

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In Part 2 of our “How Not to Kill Your Spouse During the Holidays” series, we dive into the messy, funny, and surprisingly hopeful truth about December chaos. From marital meltdowns to mismatched traditions (IHOP Christmas Eve, anyone?), we unpack why the holidays make communication so hard—and how couples can actually thrive instead of barely surviving.

Inside this episode:
✨ Why failure is the secret ingredient to marital growth
✨ How to use a Couples Council to avoid holiday blowups
✨ FANOS, DEAR MAN, and other communication tools that actually work
✨ Stress-management strategies (mindful walks, bubble baths, and escaping perfectionism)
✨ The power—and hilarity—of traditions, even the accidental ones
✨ Why service, connection, and meaning matter more than perfect parties or perfect gifts

If the holidays make you anxious, emotional, hungry, overwhelmed, nostalgic, short-tempered, or all of the above, this episode is your cozy reminder that you’re not broken—you’re human. And you’re not alone.

Laugh with us. Learn with us. And maybe… build your own December Protocol. 😉

Listen now and make this holiday season more intentional, more connected, and maybe even… scintillating.

🔔Tune in to find out who won our $100 Date Night Giveaway! The winners are announced in this episode.

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