Welcome to Travel Time Stories with Shannon: Real journeys, real stories, real healing!

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Feb. 1, 2026

From Leadship Books to Erotic Fiction: A Real Conversation (feat. Anthony Scott)

Join Shannon and co-host Ann on this episode of Travel Time Stories as they sit down with author and Marine Corps veteran Tony Scott. Tony shares his multifaceted journey from Cleveland, Ohio, to becoming an attorney, public speaker, and writer. Discover his insights on overcoming imposter syndrome…
Jan. 26, 2026

Traveling During a Government Shutdown: Chaos, Crowds & Kindness (feat. Ann Tuttle)

What really happens when you travel during a government shutdown? In this episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, I’m joined by my best friend and co-host Ann as we share our real-life experiences flying during a government shutdown — long TSA lines, delayed flights, packed airports, unexpecte…
Jan. 18, 2026

What Your Voice Reveals: Unlocking Emotional Healing (feat. Deepak Chari)

In this heartfelt episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, host Shannon and co-host Ann engage with Deepak Chari, an engineer and certified biofeedback specialist, to explore the intersection of science and emotional healing. They discuss how emotions manifest in the body, the concept of vo…
Jan. 12, 2026

When Love Met Me After Survival

This episode is personal. In this solo chapter of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, I open up about the season of my life when everything quietly began to change — not because the past disappeared, but because I slowly learned that something steady could exist alongside it. I share the story of mee…
Jan. 3, 2026

Travel Tales of Luxury & Backpacking in Southeast Asia (feat.Melissa Rodway)

Join hosts Shannon and Ann on Travel Time Stories with Shannon as they dive into the vibrant and unpredictable world of Southeast Asia with special guest Melissa Rodway. Melissa, author of 'The People You Meet: Luxury, Leeches, Love, and Lao-Lao' and host of Fly Travel Radio, shares captivating sto…
Dec. 29, 2025

Carnival Dream 14 Day Journey Tell All: Part 2

Send us a text On this episode of Travel Time Stories Shannon and her co-host Ann dive into their recent 14 day cruise on the Carnival Dream and tell all....giving honest reviews of each port, the pros and cons of the ship and sharing some of the shocking things they saw and experienced. This is Pa…
Dec. 21, 2025

Christmas Special: Hot Cocoa, Decorations & Traditions

Send us a text On this special Christmas episode of Travel Time Stories join host Shannon and co-host Ann as they discuss all things Christmas. Christmas Past vs PresentTraditions they grew up with and ones they share with their kids and grandkidsHoliday food & recipesGifts & GamesFamily ga…
Dec. 14, 2025

Carnival Dream 14 Day Journey Tell All: Part 1

Send us a text On this episode of Travel Time Stories Shannon and her co-host Ann dive into their recent 14 day cruise on the Carnival Dream and tell all....giving honest reviews of each port, the pros and cons of the ship and sharing some of the shocking things they saw and experienced. This is Pa…
Dec. 7, 2025

From Survival to Living: Picking Up The Pieces After Trauma

Send us a text What happens after the storm? In this powerful episode, I share the raw and real process of rebuilding life after an abusive relationship. From navigating the emotional wreckage to rediscovering your identity, this is about moving beyond survival and learning to truly live again. Sha…
Nov. 30, 2025

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 transformative journey from investment banking to creating travel experiences th…
Nov. 23, 2025

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 journey of friendship that spans over 45 years and their recent 6,000-mil…
Nov. 17, 2025

The Devil I Loved: After the Storm Follow-Up

Send us a text 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’t easy to tell. But it was necessary. And today, I wan…
Nov. 9, 2025

The Weight We Don’t Talk About: Breaking the Stigma Around Stress and Seeking Help

Send us a text 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 joy. I’m sharing my personal reflections on how …
Nov. 2, 2025

The Devil I Loved: Part 4 - Darkness Befalls Us

Send us a text 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 shadows. What began as young love became a jou…
Oct. 26, 2025

The Devil I Loved: Part 3 - Light and Darkness Collide

Send us a text 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 night where love, trauma, and something unexplainable…
Oct. 19, 2025

The Devil I Loved: Part 2 - The Calm Before the Storm

Send us a text 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 dangerous. From runaway nights to secret phone calls …
Oct. 12, 2025

Las Vegas Adventures: From Hell's Kitchen to Thunder From Down Under & a Suprise Jackpot!

Send us a text 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 Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen, and watching an incre…
Oct. 6, 2025

The Devil I Loved: My Descent into Darkness + Spontaneous Road Trips

Send us a text 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 of toxic love that nearly destroyed me. This is th…
Sept. 28, 2025

Gen X and the 80's: Big Hair, Mix Tapes, & Memories

Send us a text 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 by way too much Aqua Net. But it wasn’t all neon a…
Sept. 21, 2025

Travel Time Stories with Shannon: Ask Shannon Anything

Send us a text 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. What is the best tip you can give regarding solo cruis…
Sept. 14, 2025

First Loves & Lasting Lessons: How They Shape Us

Send us a text 💜 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 Travel Time Stories with Shannon, I share my own story of first lov…
Sept. 7, 2025

Breaking Free: Narcissistic Relationships, Boundaries & Healing, the Supernatural & Wine Country

Send us a text 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, and why setting boundaries is not only important bu…
Aug. 31, 2025

Why This Podcast? My Story & What Makes It Different

Send us a text 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’re not alone. In today’s episode, I’ll take you be…
Aug. 24, 2025

Road Trips, Roller Rinks, & Bombshell Birthday

Send us a text 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 Caverns, and my girl’s trip with my mom. B…