Travel Time Stories was created from a deeply personal journey—one shaped by life experiences, unexpected paths, and a commitment to healing and growth. What began as a love for travel and meaningful conversation has grown into a space where real stories are shared, meaningful connections are formed, and healing begins. Shannon and her co-host Ann share heartfelt conversations with their guests about adventure, healing, resilience, and the moments that shaped them. Whether the journey spans continents or travels the path of wisdom, these stories remind us that travel has the power to connect, inspire, and heal. Life is a journey and every journey is worth telling. As the community has grown, so has the vision-expanding into The Story Circle, where listeners are encouraged not only to hear stories, but to reflect on and share their own. They can make new friends, get more involved with the show, gain
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Episode #63
Paralyzed at 20… But What He Built After Will Inspire You |(feat. Ken Kunken)
Aug 17, 202623 minS1
Paralyzed at 20… and yet, this is not a story about loss. It’s a story about what’s still possible. In this powerful episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, Ann sits down with Ken Kunken—whose life changed forever during a college football game at Cornell University. A single moment left him almost completely paralyzed from the shoulders down. But what came next… is what makes this story unforgettable. Ken went on to: ✔ Return to Cornell and complete his degree ✔ Earn multiple advanced degrees in education and psychology ✔ Become a nationally certified rehabilitation counselor ✔ Build a 40+ year career as a Nassau County Assistant District Attorney ✔ Raise a family and become a father to triplets This conversation isn’t just about resilience—it’s about redefining what’s possible when life doesn’t go as planned. ️ In This Episode, We Talk About: ✨ The moment everything changed ✨ Rebuilding a life after paralysis ✨ Finding purpose through adversity ✨ Breaking through mental and physical limits ✨ Creating a meaningful life on your own terms Ken’s story is a reminder that even when life takes everything you thought you had… it can still give you something greater. Learn more about Ken’s book: I Dream of Things That Never Were: The Ken Kunken Story https://kenkunken.com/ If this episode moved you, let us know in the comments: What part of Ken’s story impacted you the most? Don’t forget to subscribe for more real stories of resilience, healing, and transformation. Visit our website https://www.traveltimestories.com to learn more about joining our community, our private FB page The Story Circle, and our group travel events. #podmatch #traveltimestorieswithshannon #overcomingobstacles #healingjourney #quadraplegic #livingwithdisabilities #disabilityempowerment #authors #resilience https://www.traveltimestories.com/
He Left the Pulpit for the FBI… Here’s Why|(feat. Eric Robinson)
Aug 10, 202638 minS1
What happens when your life takes a turn you never saw coming? In this fascinating episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, I sit down with Eric Robinson, a recently retired FBI Special Agent whose journey is anything but ordinary. Before spending 24 years in the FBI—working cases involving counterterrorism, crimes against children, gangs, drugs, and public corruption—Eric spent 12 years in Christian ministry, including pastoring a church. From the pulpit… to SWAT operations. From saving souls… to chasing criminals. This conversation dives into what it really looks like to step into a completely different calling—and what Eric discovered along the way. ️ In This Episode, We Talk About: ✨ What led him from ministry to the FBI ✨ What it’s like entering the world of federal law enforcement ✨ The emotional and mental realities of working high-stakes cases ✨ Surprising, humorous, and unexpected moments from his career ✨ How faith and law enforcement intersect ✨ The story behind his upcoming book Irreverend Eric’s journey challenges the idea that we only have one path in life—and shows what can happen when we follow where we’re being led, even when it doesn’t make sense. Coming Soon: Irreverend: From Saving Souls to Chasing Sinners in the FBI Find Eric at: https://www.preachertobreacher.com/ https://www.instagram.com/_eric_robinson/ Let us know in the comments: Do you believe people have one calling in life… or many? Subscribe for more real stories of transformation, purpose, and unexpected journeys. Visit our website: https://www.traveltimestories.com to learn more about joining out community, our private FB group The Story Circle, and our group travel events. Life is a journey… and every journey is worth telling. #FBI #truestory #lifechange #Purpose #faithjourney #lawenforcementlife #Inspiration #careerchange #realstories #traveltimestorieswithshannon https://www.traveltimestories.com/
Travel Time Stories with Shannon: Real Journeys, Real Stories, Real Healing
Our First Story at Sea | Come Cruise With Travel Time Stories!
Aug 7, 20264 min
What if your next trip changed more than your location? Travel Time Stories is leaving the microphone behind and taking our community to SEA! Everyone who books becomes part of something that will always be remembered as the first and be Founding Members of the TTS travel community. Join Shannon & Ann for our FIRST Story at Sea aboard the Crown Princess®, sailing the Southern Caribbean March 14–21, 2027 . This isn't just about taking a cruise. It's about bringing together the people who have listened to the stories, shared their own stories, traveled with us, laughed with us, and become part of the Travel Time Stories community. Come for the Caribbean. Come for the adventure. But most of all, come for the CONNECTION. Meet new people and make new friends ️ Connect with fellow TTS listeners and past guests Explore six incredible Caribbean destinations Share meals, laughter, stories, and unforgettable moments And become part of our very FIRST Travel Time Stories group adventure! CRUISE DETAILS: March 14–21, 2027 Crown Princess® Roundtrip from San Juan, Puerto Rico Southern Caribbean Inside Cabin: $1,474 per cabin* Balcony Cabin: $2,594 per cabin* Deposit: $250 per person ⏰ Deposit Deadline: AUGUST 31, 2026 Final Payment: December 14, 2026 *Cabin pricing based on double occupancy. ⚠️ This is a LIMITED group experience, and we need SEVEN cabins booked by August 31 to make our first Story at Sea happen! Past Travel Time Stories guests—we're calling you out, too! Come continue the conversations we started behind the microphone IN REAL LIFE. Interested in joining us? Email: traveltimestoreswithshannon@gmail.com or send us a DM @traveltimestorieswithshannon on social media or drop a YES in the comments . Be part of the beginning. Be part of the community. Be part of our FIRST STORY AT SEA. Until next time, keep traveling your story and keep making memories for life! #TravelTimeStories #FirstStoryAtSea #TTSCommunity #groupcruise #grouptravel #CruiseWithUs #caribbeancruise #SouthernCaribbean #crownprincess #PrincessCruises #cruisevacation #cruiselife #travelcommunity #traveltogether #girlswhotravel #Over50Travel #midlifetravel #makingmemories #travelfriends #TravelYourStory #travelpodcast https://www.traveltimestories.com/
Brownies for Breakfast?The Truth About Diabetes, Food & Living Well |(feat. Lynne Bowman)
Aug 3, 202638 minS1
Brownies… for breakfast? It sounds too good to be true—but today’s guest says it’s not only possible… it might actually be better for you. In this fun, insightful, and surprisingly practical episode of Travel Time Stories, Shannon and Ann sit down with Lynne Bowman—aka the Glam Grandma—author of the bestselling cookbook Brownies for Breakfast: A Cookbook for Diabetics and Those Who Love Them. After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, Lynne completely rethought the way she approached food, health, and life—and what she discovered might surprise you. ✨ In this episode, we talk about: • The truth about managing (and even reversing) type 2 diabetes • Why most people get food and nutrition completely wrong • How to enjoy what you eat without feeling restricted • Simple habits that actually make a difference • And yes… how brownies can fit into a healthy lifestyle But this conversation goes beyond food. As a true Glam Grandma, Lynne also shares: Life advice we all wish we heard earlier What we get wrong in our first marriages ✨ How to reinvent yourself at any age ❤️ What really matters in the end This episode is equal parts wisdom, laughter, and “wait… that actually makes sense.” Tell us in the comments: Would you try brownies for breakfast? Find out more about Lynne: https://lynnebowman.com/ ✨ Subscribe for more real stories, real conversations, and real-life wisdom. https://www.traveltimestories.com/ Please join our community The Story Circle: https://www.traveltimestories.com/join/ #podmatch #tunein #newpodcastepisode #traveltimestorieswithshannon #healthyeating #diabetesawareness #menopause #foodlover #grandmawisdom #glamgrandma #lynnebowman #healthyliving #cookbookauthor #lifestylechanges #elderlywisdom #elderlyhealthtips https://www.traveltimestories.com/
What if your life had a soundtrack… and you could rewrite it? In this deeply personal episode of Travel Time Stories, Shannon and Ann sit down with therapist and author Johnzelle Anderson to explore his powerful memoir, Mixtape: A Memoir—a story of survival, identity, and the journey from silence to voice. Told in “tracks” instead of chapters, Mixtape weaves together memories of growing up mixed race in 1990s Virginia, navigating childhood abuse, neglect, and racism, and searching for belonging in a world that often made him feel like an outsider. But this isn’t just a story about pain. It’s about resilience. It’s about healing. It’s about learning that you can rewrite the narrative—even if you didn’t choose how it began. In this episode, we explore: The “sound and silence” of survival How trauma shapes identity and self-worth ❤️ The importance of safe relationships and chosen family A life-changing journey to Ghana and reconnecting with roots ✍️ Using storytelling as a tool for healing and transformation Johnzelle’s story is honest, lyrical, and deeply human—a reminder that even the hardest chapters can become part of something meaningful. ✨ You may not choose your story… ✨ But you can choose how you carry it. Comment below: What would your life’s soundtrack sound like? Subscribe for more stories of travel, healing, and transformation. Become a Member of our Community, Join The Story Circle: https://www.traveltimestories.com/join/ Connect with Johnzelle at: https://www.johnzelle.co/ #podmatch #tunein #newpodcastepisode #authors #traveltimestorieswithshannon #memoir #traumahealing #identityandbelonging #healingjourney #findingyourroots #therapyhelps https://www.traveltimestories.com/
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