Judgment. Comparison. That side-eye when you mention you're still financially helping your adult kids. If you're an empty nester, chances are you’ve either given that look... or gotten it.

In this episode of The Loud Quiet, we unpack the topic of financially supporting adult children. We’re not financial advisors, but we are living this in real time. Grad school tuition. Rent. Budgeting lessons. All of it.

We share what we’ve chosen to cover and why, where we draw our boundaries (marriage = financial launch), and how to support in a way that teaches independence... not delays it. We also open up about the tension it can create in your marriage, your wallet, and your expectations of what the empty nest is supposed to feel like.

This one’s honest, maybe a little controversial, and we definitely don’t all agree... sometimes not even with each other.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 New logo, golf outing, and empty nester firsts

2:13 Should empty nesters support their adult children financially?

4:56 Why judgment and comparison still follow empty nesters

6:58 Is multigenerational living normal again for empty nesters?

7:19 How financial support impacts empty nesters

9:19 Pros of helping adult children launch successfully

13:29 When adult children aren’t emotionally or financially ready

14:19 Can support delay adult children’s independence?

20:12 How empty nesters can support without enabling

25:32 Setting boundaries: graduation, marriage, and milestones

29:41 Teaching financial habits while still supporting

31:41 Privilege, perspective, and reframing how we “help”

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Time to lighten it up. After a couple of deeper episodes, we’re kicking back with some TV talk. Summer used to be rerun season, but now there’s new content dropping all year long. So what’s keeping us company on the couch lately?

In this episode, we run through what we’re currently watching, the comedies we use as entertainment filler, and a few titles queued up for later. From courtroom chaos and mega churches to awkward high school teachers and flashbacks at a Mexican resort, it’s all here.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro — Summer TV isn’t what it used to be

2:10 Suits

4:40 Studio

7:24 Mythic Quest

9:30 Righteous Gemstones

12:39 Mountainhead

15:52 Filler shows we return to

17:14 Schitt’s Creek

20:12 AP Bio

22:57 Acapulco

25:25 What’s in our queue

26:03 Osama bin Laden & Tylenol murder documentaries

27:17 Music documentaries: Led Zeppelin and ABBA

28:47 Your Friends and Neighbors

29:57 Stick

30:33 Outro — Send us your picks

Empty nesters, rejoice... and brace yourselves. The kids are coming home for summer break, and the vibe in your once-quiet house is about to shift.Clancy and Rick share 10 real-world tips to help you handle the return of your college-age kids. From setting expectations to balancing mealtime and independence, they explore what works, what doesn’t, and how to keep the peace while strengthening your relationship.💡 Want a downloadable copy of the 10 Tips?Join our newsletter here and get it sent directly to your inbox.https://theloudquiet.kit.com/signup🛎️ Have a summer survival tip of your own?Share it with the community on The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living Facebook Group here.https://www.facebook.com/groups/theloudquietCHAPTERS0:00 Introduction — When the empty nest isn’t so empty anymore2:01 Tip 1: Talk about expectations early6:16 Tip 2: Respect their need for independence8:11 Tip 3: Give them space, literally and emotionally10:31 Tip 4: Negotiate responsibilities13:21 Tip 5: Encourage a sense of purpose15:15 Tip 6: Balance family time and freedom17:19 Tip 7: Treat them like emerging adults20:58 Tip 8: Expect a transition period22:51 Tip 9: Check in on their mental health26:30 Tip 10: Enjoy their presence30:06 Final thoughts on keeping the relationship strong#relationships #marriage #recreation #podcast #EmptyNesters #EmptyNesting #Lifeafterkidsleave #Transitiontoanemptynest #Parentingjourney #Reinventingourselves #Newchapterinlife #Emptynestchallenges #Findingpurpose #Rediscoveringhobbies #Relationshipafterkids #Self-discovery #Preparingforanemptynest #Reconnectingasacouple #Growingtogetherafterkidsleave #Familydynamicsafterkidsleave #Supportsystemsforemptynesters #Tipsforsuccessfulemptynesting