Rick and Clancy get real and raw in this episode about interruptions in life.

Last minute changes can cause hurt feelings and struggles with communication.

How do you handle the unexpected things that life throws at you?

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Sharing Emotional Pain in the Empty Nest

0:06 The Weight of Disruptions & Unexpected Changes

2:07 A Difficult Decision: Changing Plans for Family

4:09 A Last-Minute Trip to See Nana

6:29 Clancy’s Honest Feelings About the Situation

8:44 When Caregiving & Loss Take Over Your Life

10:17 The Emotional Complexity of Birthdays & Grief

14:48 Facing the Reality of Losing a Family Matriarch

17:07 Hospice Care & The Final Stages of Life

18:10 Preparing for the Inevitable & Family Dynamics

19:41 Finding Support in the Empty Nest Community

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