Travel Time Stories with Shannon: Real Journeys, Real Stories, Real Healing

We Left Everything Behind With No Plan and Found What Actually Matters (feat. Chip Scholz)

What happens when you leave everything behind… without a plan?  In this deeply reflective episode of Travel Time Stories, Shannon and Ann sit down with Chip Scholz to explore a journey that wasn’t just about moving across the country—it was about letting go of control, navigating uncertainty, and discovering what truly matters.  With two adults, two kids, two dogs, and five cats packed into a 19-foot travel trailer, Chip and his family set out from Los Angeles to North Carolina with no jobs waiting and no clear roadmap forward.  What followed wasn’t just a relocation—it was a month filled with unexpected challenges, small crises, moments of doubt, and quiet grace. But somewhere along the way, everything shifted. In this episode, Chip shares how that experience reshaped his perspective on: Transition and starting over The illusion of control The difference between moving fast and moving honestly Finding meaning in life’s quieter moments And how uncertainty can reveal what truly matters  As the author of Every Dog Has Its Day, Chip brings a thoughtful, grounded perspective on how life’s biggest lessons often come from the moments we don’t plan for.  This conversation is for anyone navigating change, feeling uncertain, or learning to trust the process—even when the path ahead isn’t clear.  ✨ Sometimes the road doesn’t give you answers… it gives you perspective.  👍 If this episode resonates, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who might need it.  Chip Scholz: scholzandassociates.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipscholz/ https://www.facebook.com/Chippturns https://www.instagram.com/chipscholz/  🎧 Listen, reflect, and remember— Join the community at www.traveltimestories.com learn more about us and our past guests, read our blogs and sign up to be a part of The Story Circle by becoming a member.  You’re allowed to move forward… even when you don’t have it all figured out.  #podmatch #traveltimestorieswithshannon #tunein #storytelling #newpodcastepisode #healingjourney #authors #adventureawaits  https://www.traveltimestories.com/ [https://www.traveltimestories.com/]

She Sold Everything and Moved to Paris Alone: Reinventing Life Abroad (feat. Wani Manly)

What would it take for you to walk away from a successful life… and start over in another country? In this episode of Travel Time Stories, we sit down with bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and transformational attorney Wani Manly, whose life changed dramatically when she made a bold decision: sell everything, leave Miami, and move to Paris alone — with no plan, no French, and no safety net.  After more than two decades advising Fortune 500 companies as a corporate lawyer, Wani chose reinvention over comfort. What followed was a journey of identity shifts, resilience, and building a life across cultures.  In this conversation we explore:  ✈️ The identity shift that happens when you live internationally  🌍 What expat life is really like beyond the Instagram photos  ⚡ The risks and rewards of starting over in a new country  💡 Why embracing change can become your greatest superpower  🇫🇷 The moment Wani decided to leave everything behind for Paris  Wani’s story is a powerful reminder that sometimes the biggest transformations happen when we step into uncertainty. If you've ever dreamed about moving abroad, reinventing yourself, or leaving the life you built to create the life you want — this episode is for you.  Tell us in the comments: Would you ever move to another country with no plan?  Wani's Website: www.wanimanly.com  Join the community at www.traveltimestories.com learn more about us and our past guests, read our blogs and sign up to be a part of The Story Circle by becoming a member.  #expatlife #movingabroad #reinventionjourney #lifechange #parislife #traveltimestorieswithshannon #personalgrowth #wanimanly #changeyourmindsetchangeyourlife  https://www.traveltimestories.com/ [https://www.traveltimestories.com/]

Disability Is Not a Bad Word Redefining Inclusion & Breaking Barriers (feat. Jenna Udenberg)

What if the word “disability” isn’t something to avoid… but something to understand?  In this powerful episode of Travel Time Stories, we sit down with Jenna Udenberg — author, disability advocate, accessibility educator, and founder of Above & Beyond With U. Diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis at just seven years old, Jenna has spent her life navigating physical challenges while reshaping the conversation around disability, inclusion, and what true accessibility really means. As a 2020 Bush Fellow and the author of Within My Spokes, Jenna shares how her journey of resilience became a mission to create spaces that go beyond minimum ADA standards — because people are not a checklist.  In this conversation, we explore:  ✨ Why “disability” is not a bad word  ✨ The difference between compliance and compassion  ✨ Why accessibility benefits everyone — not just a few  ✨ What inclusion truly feels like  ✨ The emotional and healing process of writing her memoir  ✨ How her nonprofit, Above & Beyond With U, is transforming communities  This episode will challenge the way you think about language, design, empathy, and belonging. Inclusion isn’t extra. Accessibility isn’t optional. And disability isn’t something to whisper. It’s part of the human experience.  Jenna's Website: https://www.aboveandbeyondwithu.org/  Join the community at www.traveltimestories.com learn more about us and our past guests, read our blogs and sign up to be a part of The Story Circle by becoming a member.  Let us know in the comments: What does true inclusion mean to you?  #DisabilityIsNotABadWord #accessibilitymatters #inclusionforall #WithinMySpokes #disabilityadvocate #traveltimestorieswithshannon #inclusivedesign #disabilityawareness #disabilityempowerment #podmatch #tunein #newpodcastepisode #aboveandbeyondwithu  https://www.traveltimestories.com/ [https://www.traveltimestories.com/]

From Combat to Consciousness A Veteran’s Journey Through Trauma Healing & Awakening (feat. Brandi "Bee" Doyle)

What happens when a combat medic comes home — and her body and mind begin to collapse?  In this powerful episode of Travel Time Stories, we sit down with Brandi “Bee” Doyle — nurse practitioner, combat veteran, trauma survivor, and spiritual guide — to explore the journey from PTSD and autoimmune illness to deep, integrative healing.  After serving in Afghanistan, Bee returned home expecting to resume normal life. Instead, she faced the unraveling of her physical and mental health. What followed wasn’t a single solution — it was a profound journey bridging functional medicine, plant medicine, trauma work, astrology, and soul-level awakening.  In this conversation, we explore:  🪖 Life as a combat medic in Afghanistan  🧠 How PTSD lives in the body  🧬 Functional medicine & healing beyond prescriptions  🌿 The role of plant medicine in trauma recovery  🌙 Astrology as a tool for purpose and healing  ✨ What it means to awaken in midlife  📖 The message behind Keepers of the Light Bee speaks with rare credibility — grounded in science, informed by lived trauma, and guided by spiritual insight. If you’ve ever felt broken by your past… If your body is carrying stress you can’t explain… If you’re curious about healing that bridges medicine and mysticism… This episode offers compassion, clarity, and hope.  Drop a comment below: Do you believe healing requires both science and spirit?  Subscribe for more conversations on travel, transformation, resilience, and the courage to reclaim your story. Join the community at www.traveltimestories.com learn more about us and our past guests, read our blogs and sign up to be a part of The Story Circle by becoming a member.  Bee's website: https://doublelibraastrology.com/ #ptsdrecovery #veteranstories #traumahealing #functionalmedicine #plantmedicine #spiritualawakening #astrology #healing #psychedelicmedicine #traveltimestorieswithshannon #podmatch  https://www.traveltimestories.com/ [https://www.traveltimestories.com/]

When the Perfect Life Implodes: A Trip to India That Changed Everything (feat. Anna Quigley)

What do you do when the “perfect life” you built suddenly falls apart?  In this powerful episode of Travel Time Stories, we sit down with transformational speaker and Journey to Purpose founder Anna Quigley to talk about what happens when life implodes — and how travel can become the doorway to clarity.  When Anna’s carefully constructed life unraveled in a short period of time, she made an unexpected decision. Instead of immediately job hunting or calling attorneys, she boarded a plane to India and joined her cousin at an Ashram. What followed was not escape — but transformation.  In this episode, we explore:  ✈️ Travel during major life transitions  🕉️ What an Ashram in India revealed during crisis  💥 Leaving toxic work environments  🧭 The difference between escaping and realigning  🌿 Trusting your inner wisdom  ✨ Designing your next chapter with intention Anna shares how her signature Uncover, Realign, Emerge framework was born from her own lived experience of spiritual shifts, relocation, and rebuilding.  If you’re navigating a transition… If something in your life no longer fits… If you feel called toward change but fear the unknown… This conversation will remind you that sometimes collapse is the beginning of purpose.  Drop a comment below:  Have you ever taken a trip during a major life transition?  What did it teach you?  Subscribe for more stories of travel, healing, reinvention, and the courage to begin again. Join the community at www.traveltimestories.com learn more about us and our past guests, read our blogs and sign up to be a part of The Story Circle by becoming a member.  Anna's Website: https://journeytopurpose.org/  #lifetransitions #spiritualjourney #TravelAndTransformation #findingpurpose #AshramInIndia #traveltimestorieswithshannon #midlifereinvention #podmatch  https://www.traveltimestories.com/ [https://www.traveltimestories.com/]