Today, we're bringing back one of our favorite conversations in this Greatest Hits replay of The Loud Quiet. (Originally E23 January 2024)

In this episode, we go through five thoughtful questions aimed at empty nesters — a chance to check in with each other, reflect on this phase of life, and think about what’s next.

We cover topics like:

How we’re navigating marriage now that the nest is empty

• New adventures we want to take (hello, Maldives and Greece)
• How intimacy shifts after kids leave
• The hobbies we’re excited to explore
• What a perfect retired day could look like

This was a fun and honest conversation, sparked by a list of questions geared specifically for empty nest couples.

It’s a great episode to listen to with your own partner — or just to think about your own next chapter.

Stick around at the end for a "text from Teagan" moment too!

Empty Nest Living can be challenging. Let’s support each other. Join The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living Facebook group and build community together: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Hf9LJkmdU/

CHAPTERS

00:00 Welcome and Headphone Mayhem

01:40 Why We’re Doing a 5-Question Empty Nest Check-In

04:00 Dream Travel Destinations Without the Kids

07:00 What We Need from Each Other at This Stage

11:00 How We Want Our Intimacy and Sex Life to Grow

16:00 New Hobbies We’d Like to Try

20:00 What a Perfect Retirement Day Looks Like

27:00 Final Thoughts on Staying Connected

29:00 Text from Teagan and Episode Wrap-Up

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