Travel Time Stories with Shannon: Real journeys, real stories, real healing
Life is a journey—and every journey has a story worth telling.
On Travel Time Stories with Shannon, I share my real-life adventures in travel alongside the raw, honest chapters of my personal journey. From adoption, trauma, and resilience to family, marriage, motherhood, and healing—you’ll hear it all, unpolished and straight from the heart.
Each week, you’ll travel with me through unforgettable trips, mishaps, and memories that shaped my life, while I also pull back the curtain on the struggles and triumphs that made me who I am today. Some stories will make you laugh, others may make you cry, but all of them are meant to remind you that you’re not alone. I am building a community of connections.
This isn’t your typical travel podcast—it’s travel + life, woven together in storytelling form. My hope is that by sharing my truth, you’ll find encouragement for your own journey, and maybe even be inspired to make memories for life along the way.
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Episodes
21 episodes
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...
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Episode 21
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22:33
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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28:40
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...
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Episode 18
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20:12
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 ...
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Episode 20
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49:48
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...
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Episode 17
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16:37
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...
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Episode 16
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16:18
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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52:34
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...
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Episode 14
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12:30
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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22:43
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...
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Episode 12
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11:10
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...
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Episode 11
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23:27
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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24:15
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...
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Episode 9
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28:23
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...
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Episode 8
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39:25
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...
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Episode 7
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33:06
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:01:04
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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24:13
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.
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Episode 4
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28:33
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...
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Episode 3
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23:32
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....
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Episode 2
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32:23
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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14:45