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Life's a Tripp

Ryan and Shannon Tripp

97 episodes

Welcome to Life's a Tripp. We are Shan and Ryan Tripp.

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We are just a couple of small-town kids who fell quickly in love and couldn’t wait to do this life together!

We started having kids, were both working in healthcare and bought our first house right down the road from family… life was great - but something was missing.

We were happy and blessed, but we also felt a little stuck. We realized we weren’t moving closer to our dreams for our future and family.

So, we sold everything. The house, the cars, the clothes, all the stuff, everything - except for the kids - we kept the kids.

As scary as it was to make this big change - we couldn’t stop thinking about it; we knew in our hearts this was what God wanted for our family.

We packed our entire life into seven suitcases, grabbed our four small children by the hands, and jumped on a one-way flight to Hawaii.

From there, our whole world opened up.

We’ve experienced the highs and lows of parenting, marriage, running a business from home, finances, moving across the ocean, making new friends, and maybe doing things a bit differently to ultimately make the very most of our family life - and that’s what we want to share with you.

We are so grateful you are here, joining us as we pull back the curtains to have some fun together and chat about what we’ve learned during our unusual journey and what we’re doing each day to make the most of it.

It’s true what they say, “Life’s a Tripp,” - but despite the chaos, we want to show you that life can be lived on your terms.

This is our story. How will you write yours?

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  1. 96. What We Wish We Knew As Younger Parents

    · 18 min

    We've learned a lot over the years of parenting and we're reflecting on some of the mistakes made and lessons learned. We want to share five things we wish we knew earlier when the kids were young. Today's Show…

  2. 95. Exploring Education Options for our Kids

    · 25 min

    From homeschool to public school, worldschool or unschool, we talk about the different experiences we've had and what has worked best in our home. Download Shan's Free Schooling Guide…

  3. 94. Family Travel Doesn't Have to Be Overwhelming

    · 19 min

    As we get ready to fly to Japan we're remembering some of our favorite travel tips and lessons learned along the way. Show Sponsor: Seed is our family's favorite probiotic for gut health! Get a discount by using code…

  4. 93. What a Bamboo Tree Teaches Us About Family, Faith, and Finances

    · 23 min

    The Chinese gardener waters the bamboo tree for 5 years before it shows any signs of growth. Then, in just a matter of weeks it sprouts to over 90 feet. Similarly, when we consistently and patiently nurture the…

  5. 92. What's the BEST that could happen?

    · 28 min

    We're back from our great Hawaii adventure and we're sharing our thoughts about how to get in the right mindset for creating the life you want to live! Show Sponsor: SEED - our go-to prebiotic + probiotic…

  6. 91. 17 Lessons From 17 Years of Marriage

    · 42 min

    We're celebrating 17 years of marriage today! We spent the night away, ate some good food, and talked about what we've learned in our time together. We're excited to share the ups and downs with you in this tell all…

  7. 90. Designing the Life You Want (Instead of Settling for the Default)

    · 35 min

    Today we explore five ideas for creating the life you desire, not the one we inherit by default. We share more of our experience moving to the island, starting a business, and being more intentional about how we raise…

  8. 89. Choosing Peace Over Pace

    · 23 min

    In a busy world that seems to be unraveling, we try to stay focused on what we can control in our home and choose peace over chasing the fast pace we see all around us. Send us Fan Mail

  9. 88. Back-to-School Tips Every Parent Should Know

    · 24 min

    Ryan and Shannon discuss back to school plans and how to get kids back on a routine after summer! Send us Fan Mail

  10. 87. Making Marriage a Priority

    · 17 min

    We're back with a spicy episode all about marriage! Today's show sponsor is Seed! Our favorite probiotic + prebiotic! Code: 25TRIPP for a discount! seed.com/tripp Send us Fan Mail

  11. 86. How to Make Big Decisions and Get More Out of Life

    · 26 min

    We all have big decisions to make. Changing careers, moving to a new area, having another child, the list goes on and on. Ryan and Shannon share some insights that they've learned along the way as they've made…

  12. 85. Answering Your Fan Mail Questions!

    · 34 min

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  13. 84. Our Family Did a Parasite Cleanse!

    · 28 min

    How do you know if you have parasites? What would you do to cleanse your body? Today we're sharing our family experience doing a 10-day cleanse. Learn more about the cleanse here Sanctuary Holistic Wellness Today's…

  14. 83. Live like no one else now, so you can live like no one else later

    · 20 min

    "You pay for it either way" is a phrase that Shannon likes when describing the effort we can make now to lay the foundation for our health, our family, our finances. By creating healthy habits and making small deposits…

  15. 82. From Sharing Tips on Instagram to Starting a Family Business

    · 19 min

    If you've ever thought about working for yourself or starting an online business sharing your unique skills, this episode is for you. We're opening up to share our experience in starting a business and working together…

  16. 81. How We Choose to Educate Our Kids

    · 24 min

    Parents should feel empowered when it comes to their kids' education. If you've ever felt frustrated or stuck or just want to try something different, listen to today's episode for some new ideas! Today's Show Sponsor…

  17. 80. Have we gone overboard with kids sports?

    · 19 min

    As parents we've all felt the pressure of getting our kids involved in sports and balancing fun with winning. If you've felt the frustration of sports taking your time and money, you're not alone. We talk about our…

  18. 79. What I Want All Moms to Know

    · 22 min

    I asked the moms in my Instagram community (@shantripp) and compiled their answers along with my own and we narrowed it down to five things I wish I would have known as a young mom. Thank you to our show sponsors for…

  19. 78. The Detox & Declutter Challenge

    · 15 min

    We're challenging you to join us for the next 30 days and detox your mind and body as well as decluttering your home. We have a tendency to consume without slowing down and that leads to burnout, anxiousness, and…

  20. 77. Answering Your Fan Mail Questions!

    · 43 min

    We received all of your amazing questions and gave our best answers related to potty training, talking about sex, naps, discipline, getting out of debt, keeping your cool, and many more. Remember to click the link…

  21. 76. The FIVE Pillars that Keep Our Family United

    · 20 min

    We've created a list of five things that we do daily and weekly to keep our family united. Every family's list of non-negotiables might look a little different, but if you're trying to build this list for your family -…

  22. 75. Our Bed Isn't Big Enough! Sharing Our Sleep Secrets.

    · 21 min

    We know how important sleep is for our health, but it isn't easy for mom and dad or even the kids to have the most restful sleep. Shannon talks about co-sleeping and Ryan complains about how he hasn't slept in thirteen…

  23. 74. Sailing Off Into the Unknown and Finding Your Happiness

    · 15 min

    We all have big decisions to make. We don't always know what's in store for our families when we walk through that door. As we head back to Hawaii this week we recount our desire to make some big changes and how God…

  24. 73. Hey Parents, You're Doing Great

    · 18 min

    How often do we pause to truly appreciate the fleeting moments of life, especially when welcoming a new family member? After returning from maternity leave with our little bundle of joy, baby Cal, we’re excited to…

  25. 72. 3 Ways to Help Older Siblings Welcome a New Baby

    · 22 min

    Bringing another baby into our home is such a blessing, but how should the other kids respond? Shannon shares three tactics that she uses to help the older siblings accept and appreciate their new baby brother. Today's…

  26. 71. Here's why you shouldn't have more kids...

    · 32 min

    We're back! After giving ourselves a leave of absence with the birth of our baby boy, we couldn't wait to jump back on the mic and share the news of our exciting new addition to the family. Send us Fan Mail

  27. 70. Shannon's Best Advice on Pregnancy and Birth

    · 38 min

    As Shannon and Ryan prepare to have baby number six any day now, Shannon shares her approach to birth and what she has learned with each new child. Send us Fan Mail

  28. 69. What Parents Can Learn about Gut Health

    · 31 min

    Shannon has long worried about Ryan's gut, but not in the way you might think. It's more about what's on the inside and how our gut health affects our mood, behavior, and so much more! When it comes to our kids we need…

  29. 68. The Biggest Risk in Life is Not Taking One

    · 34 min

    Sometimes we let fear get in the way of what we really want. But as we exercise the muscle of making tough choices and doing something new or scary, we get better at jumping into the unknown. We don't always know how a…

  30. 67. Should We Save for Retirement or just...YOLO!

    · 32 min

    Ryan and Shannon talk about being a young family trying to find that balance between enjoying life today while thinking about a comfortable retirement down the road. Send us Fan Mail

  31. 66. Homeschool or Public School or A Little of Both?

    · 23 min

    Ryan and Shannon are back with a juicy new episode talking all about how they plan to school the kids this year and why! Send us Fan Mail

  32. 65. The Art of Being Happy

    · 31 min

    Life can be unfair, scary, difficult. In spite of the daily challenges we all face, some people seem to exude joy. How? What can we do each day to find more happiness and joy in our lives. Send us Fan Mail

  33. 64. My Experience Having a Home Birth and Why I'll Do It Again

    · 36 min

    On today's show Shannon and Ryan share their experience in both the hospital and then in the home. Shannon talks about finding the experience and courage to try a home birth and why she will absolutely choose to do it…

  34. 63. Common Summer Emergencies You Can Avoid

    · 32 min

    Summertime is to be enjoyed, and that comes with a little preparation and good decision making. Shannon shares a few things we can do to avoid some major emergencies that are common during summer. Oh, and Ryan shares…

  35. 62. Why Adult Friendships Matter

    · 33 min

    As we get older and raise our kids we tend to put friendships to the side. But we don't think it has to be this way. In fact, we've built some amazing friendships with other couples that have enriched our lives a big…

  36. 61. To sleepover, or NOT to sleepover

    · 29 min

    It's summer and all the kids in the neighborhood are asking to sleepover at a friend's house. We've chosen not to let our kids have sleepovers at someone else's house. We just feel better if they are home with us at…

  37. 60. We finally created an estate plan and it feels amazing!

    · 34 min

    Have you ever thought about what would happen to your kids and your money, house, vehicles, golf clubs if you passed away? Without a written estate plan and some basic planning these things won't go where you want them…

  38. 59. Six Lessons Learned During Six Pregnancies

    · 37 min

    Ryan and Shannon share experiences and lessons learned from each of their pregnancies. For more fun and education follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/shantripp https://instagram.com/golftripp For Shannon's…

  39. 58. What we can teach our kids about worry and control

    · 32 min

    We talk about what our kids can learn in sports to help them with effort and attitude. Join a free Class with Shannon on May 21 or May 22. https://event.webinarjam.com/register/16/04ovof9 Send us Fan Mail

  40. 57. Finding Joy In Motherhood

    · 29 min

    Shannon shares her journey in becoming a mom and digging through the messes to find the right perspective to enjoy motherhood and create a loving home! Send us Fan Mail

  41. 56. What Makes Us Happy: The Longest Study Ever Conducted

    · 35 min

    We review the longest study ever conducted on happiness and reveal the answer with our thoughts and experiences! Send us Fan Mail

  42. 55. What every family should know about staying healthy on the go

    · 26 min

    Nothing ruins a family trip or sports activity like getting sick. So we try to do the little things that will help our whole family stay healthy. We're sharing a few of our best tips for staying healthy. While…

  43. 54. 3 reasons why we choose to travel with young kids

    · 35 min

    The term "worldschool" is gaining popularity as more families travel abroad and teach children about the world. Our experiences moving to Hawaii and Puerto Rico and starting to travel internationally have been both fun…

  44. 53. Our decision to have more kids. Shannon's pregnant - again!

    · 32 min

    How do you know if you're ready for another child? What if your spouse isn't on board for more? In today's expensive and sometimes scary world is it the right time to have kids? We share our experience in planning our…

  45. 52. Feeding our Minds with Good Information

    · 26 min

    What we feed our minds is manifest in our circumstances, our attitude, and how we attract goodness into our lives. It's helpful to pause and consider the music we listen to, the movies and shows that we watch, the…

  46. 51. How to talk to kids about sex

    · 34 min

    We recently had the "sex talk" with our 8-year-old daughter. It was a positive experience for us and her. It doesn't have to be a scary or taboo topic. With a simple plan and some ideas you can successfully talk to…

  47. 50. Our 50th episode, a giveaway, and our core values

    · 31 min

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  48. 49. How to find meaningful family time together

    · 19 min

    We have so many great activities and events that we sign up for, but sometimes it gets in the way of spending quality time together as a family. There is nothing more important than spending time together with our kids…

  49. 48. Money Talk: 7 Ways to Build Your Family Financial Future

    · 55 min

    Money, money, money! We didn't always have a great relationship with our money, but as we learned more and improved our mindset about money we discovered how to make more of it, keep more of it, and use it for the good…

  50. 47. The Game Changer of Kids Sleep

    · 36 min

    We all struggle to find that balance of good sleep for our kids. Sometimes we just need to do our best on very little sleep, but there are some things we can do to create a positive sleeping environment for our kids -…

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