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Healing with Traveling Treasures

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Tori and Taryn met on the first day of Kindergarten in 1981. Through their 44 years of friendship, They have weathered life's ups and downs together including marriages, divorces, the births of children, the deaths of parents and many other triumphs and tribulations. Taryn's mother died of breast cancer in 2008. Unthinkably, Tori was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2023 and continues to win her battle with the help of doctors and the support of family, friends and a community called The Breasties. The Breasties is a non-profit community for anyone affected by breast or gynecologic cancers providing women with an essential network of fellow survivors, and resources.

At Traveling Treasures, you'll find a curated selection of handmade gifts, including one of a kind jewelry, crochet, clay, and crystals. These beautiful creations are made with love by Tori and Taryn who both have a passion for creating and for helping others smile. Order online or find them along their journey and find something special! A portion of the proceeds from the Traveling Treasures handmade gift line will go to support The Breasties.

During their epic road trip in June of 2025, Taryn and Tori came up with the idea for their podcast, Healing with Traveling Treasures. Healing With Traveling Treasures provides a platform for remarkable women to share their wisdom. Interviews and conversations will center around topics related to health, family, friendship, travel and creativity. On their show they will bring you into their world with wisdom, tears and laughter. You can tune in on Spotify and YouTube! Click the links on the Home page.

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…