Travel Time Stories with Shannon: Real Journeys, Real Stories, Real Healing
Life is a journey, and every journey is worth telling. Welcome to Travel Time Stories with Shannon, a space where we believe that when we share our paths—the detours, the breakthroughs, and the healing—we remind each other that we are never truly alone.
Travel Time Stories was born from a deeply personal mission: to explore the intersection of travel, resilience, and the human spirit. Hosted by Shannon and her co-host Ann, this podcast goes beyond the standard travelogue. We invite you to sit down with us, grab your favorite beverage, and join a community dedicated to raw, honest, and transformative conversation.
You belong here if you’ve ever felt like life is a series of chapters, some more difficult to read than others. This community is for those navigating major life changes, those searching for deeper connection, and those who know that the "perfect" life isn't always what it seems. If you are a traveler at heart, a seeker of truth, or simply someone who loves a story that touches the heart, you have a seat at our table. We welcome anyone ready to step out of their comfort zone and into a space of vulnerability and understanding.
Episodes
64 episodes
From Adoption to Adventure: My Wild Ride into Travel
Join your host and travel advisor Shannon from Texas. In this very first episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, I share the personal story that started it all—my adoption, my childhood filled with imagination, and the moment travel...
The Cruise That Changed Everything: First-Timer Adventures & Life Lessons
In this episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, I'm talking about my first-ever cruise aboard the Carnival Dream and the many “firsts” that came with it. I’ll share the excitement, the surprises, and a few unexpected lessons along the way....
Shady Adoptions & Pier Runner Drama: Cruise Chaos & Caribbean Charm
This episode is packed! I open up about the shocking truth behind my adoption story, and then take you on a wild ride through my second cruise with my best friend Ann—filled with unforgettable excursions and a dramatic dash to avoid getting str...
Cruising 101 & Childhood Trauma
DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that this episode contains discussions of sexual abuse and molestation.Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know need support, please refer to the resources listed in the show notes.
Halloween on the High Seas: Costumes, Casinos & Carnival Memories with an Unforgettable Move
In this episode of Travel Time Stories, I'm sharing our spooky-silly Halloween cruise aboard the Carnival Dream! It was my second time on this ship and the first time celebrating Halloween at sea—with costumes, casinos, and cruise directo...
Sisterhood, Spirituality & Travel Talk with Kristen Woods
This week’s episode features one of my favorite people—Kristen Woods, my sister from another mister. We dive into everything from how we met and our unique bond, to our shared travels and deep conversations about faith, and embracing cultural d...
North to Alaska: Glaciers, Small Towns & Travel Dreams Come True
Join me as I relive one of the most breathtaking trips of my life—an 8-day Alaskan cruise on the Celebrity Solstice. We were celebrating our anniversary, and the journey delivered everything from glaciers to wildlife. I also discuss life in a s...
Cruises, Spirits, and Life Lessons
On this week’s episode I talk about my experiences with spirits, demons, premonitions and gift's from God, offer a travel tip, and discuss my cruise on Carnival’s first mega ship Mardi Gras! #paranormal #spirits #demons #premonitions #carnivalc...
ABC Adventures: Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao & a Plot Twist
Get ready for a tropical escape — and an unexpected ending. In this episode of Travel Time Stories, I’m taking you aboard my Southern Caribbean cruise as we explore the ABC Islands: Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao. From jeep rides throu...
New Orleans Shenanigans with Guest Ann Tuttle
In this fun-filled episode of Travel Time Stories, I’m joined by my best friend Ann Tuttle as we take you back to our unforgettable 2012 girls’ trip to New Orleans. From Bourbon Street madness and beignet runs to a food mishap we’re still...
Road Trips, Roller Rinks, & Bombshell Birthday
Join me, Shannon, as we journey back to the late ’70s and ’80s for a nostalgic look at road trips—when paper maps, roller-skating rinks, and family adventures ruled the day. I’ll share memories of fried chicken picnics, arcade games, Meramec Ca...
Why This Podcast? My Story & What Makes It Different
In this episode, I share why I started Travel Time Stories with Shannon and what makes it different. This isn’t just a travel podcast—it’s about real adventures, life lessons, and raw personal stories that connect us and remind us we’r...
Breaking Free: Narcissistic Relationships, Boundaries & Healing, the Supernatural & Wine Country
In this episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, I open up about one of the most difficult journeys of my life: surviving a narcissistic relationship. I share what these toxic relationships look like, how to recognize the signs, an...
First Loves & Lasting Lessons: How They Shape Us
💜 Do you remember your first love?Was it sweet, silly, heartbreaking, or unforgettable? First loves leave more than memories — they shape how we see ourselves and how we love in the future.In this week’s episode of Tra...
Travel Time Stories with Shannon: Ask Shannon Anything
In this episode I will answer questions sent in by listeners...nothing is off limits. I also end the episode with discussing some important people from high school who influenced my life in a positive way and meant alot to me.1. Wh...
Gen X and the 80's: Big Hair, Mix Tapes, & Memories
What was it really like to grow up as a Gen Xer in the 1980s? In this episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, I take you back to the days of latchkey kids, Saturday morning cartoons, cassette mixtapes, and big hair held together b...
The Devil I Loved: My Descent into Darkness + Spontaneous Road Trips
In this raw and honest episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, I share the beginning of my story with David — the man I’ve long called “the devil.” What started as charm and protection quickly became control, abuse, and the kind o...
Las Vegas Adventures: From Hell's Kitchen to Thunder From Down Under & a Suprise Jackpot!
Pack your bags and join Shannon and Ann as they take you on a whirlwind weekend in Las Vegas!This surprise 50th birthday trip for Ann was filled with unforgettable moments - from staying at Treasure Island on the Strip, dining at Gordan ...
The Devil I Loved: Part 2 - The Calm Before the Storm
This week on Travel Time Stories with Shannon, I continue sharing the raw, unfiltered chapters of my life with David — the calm before the storm. After heartbreak and rebellion, I found myself drawn to someone older, magnetic, and d...
The Devil I Loved: Part 3 - Light and Darkness Collide
In this deeply personal episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, I continue my story with David—the man who became both my anchor and my undoing. From pool halls and jealousy, to an unforgettable trip to Memphis, and finally a nigh...
The Devil I Loved: Part 4 - Darkness Befalls Us
In this deeply emotional episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, I share the final chapter of my story with David - a story of love that turned dark, of abuse that nearly cost me everything, and of the moment light broke through the shadow...
The Weight We Don’t Talk About: Breaking the Stigma Around Stress and Seeking Help
In this week’s episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, I open up about something we all carry but rarely talk about — stress. Not the kind that comes and goes, but the kind that lives in your chest, quietly stealing your peace and...
The Devil I Loved: After the Storm Follow-Up
Today’s episode is a little different. It’s a follow-up to my four-part series The Devil I Loved, where I shared my story—raw, real, and unfiltered—about my life with David.”If you’ve listened to those episodes, you know it wasn...
Friendship on the Road: A 6,000 Mile Journey with Special Guests Tori & Taryn
What happens when two best friends hit the road for 6,000 miles? In this episode of Travel Time Stories, host Shannon welcomes Tori and Taryn, the hosts of Healing When Traveling Treasures podcast. They share their incredible...
Luxury with Purpose: Philanthropic Travel with Special Guest Christopher Hill
In this episode of Travel Time Stories, hosts Shannon and Ann explore the concept of luxury travel intertwined with philanthropy through a conversation with Christopher Hill of Hands Up Holidays. Christopher shares his transfo...