What happens when your carefully planned life suddenly goes off script?

In this deeply personal episode, Clancy and Rick open up about the past few weeks—full of unexpected loss, chaotic schedules, and the quiet disconnection that can sneak up in empty nest life.

From memorial planning and rushed moves to a cardboard box anniversary and a last minute bus ride, they explore what it means to lose your sense of self and how to start finding your way back.

This isn’t just an update—it’s a reminder that life doesn’t always care about your schedule. But maybe, just maybe, that’s when connection matters most.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 When life throws off your rhythm

01:45 The cost of zero margin

04:05 Nana’s final days

07:50 Chaos, guilt, and cardboard anniversaries

13:15 Losing our connection

15:40 Why this podcast still matters

19:10 Rediscovering “us”

23:10 The empty nest isn’t always quiet

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