Travel Time Stories with Shannon: Real journeys, real stories, real healing
Shannon Lamkin
30 episodes
18 hours ago
Send us a text 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 stories from her 2010 trip through Southeast Asia and China, blending backpacking with luxury travel. Discover the challenges, unforgettable characters, and profound life lessons she enc...
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Send us a text 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 stories from her 2010 trip through Southeast Asia and China, blending backpacking with luxury travel. Discover the challenges, unforgettable characters, and profound life lessons she enc...
Send us a text 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 stories from her 2010 trip through Southeast Asia and China, blending backpacking with luxury travel. Discover the challenges, unforgettable characters, and profound life lessons she enc...
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 Part 2...there was so much to discuss it had to be divided into two parts so make sure you tune in to both episodes so you don't miss anything. This part covers Life Onboard, Shocking or Unexpec...
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 gatherings & Christmas spiritMovies, Memories & MusicHoliday Travel & Christmas Marketshttps://www.christkindlmarket.com/ #christmas #christmasdecorations #holidayrecipes #christmast...
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 Part 1...there was so much to discuss it had to be divided into two parts so make sure you tune in to both episodes so you don't miss anything. This part covers Embarkation Day & Port Review...
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. Shannon shares her deeply personal journey of healing after escaping an abusive relationship. She reflects on the challenges of reclaiming her identity, the importance of support systems, and the...
Send us a text 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 that allow guests to engage in meaningful volunteer work while enjoying high-end travel. The discussion covers the mutual benefits of philanthropy volunteering, the importance of fami...
Send us a text 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-mile road trip adventure across the United States. The conversation delves into the importance of family connections, healing experiences at a camp for cancer survivors, and the jo...
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 want to talk more about what has happened since, how I’ve grown, and what I’ve learned from sharing my truth. Email: lamkintravel@gmail.com Travel Booking Website: https://lamkintravel.cruisebrothers....
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 stress became a silent killer in my own life, the stigma that kept me from seeking therapy sooner, and how finally asking for help changed everything. If you’ve ever felt like you had to hold it al...
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 journey through fear, control, and survival. This is the story of how I lost myself, found my strength, and learned that even in the darkest moments, there is always a way back to the light. If you or ...
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 collided, this chapter of my journey is where light and darkness began their battle. Alongside my personal story, I share today’s travel tip about group travel and booking strategies that can save ...
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 and reckless bonfires, my world with David unfolded in ways I couldn’t have imagined. What began as protection and passion soon pulled me deeper into a life that felt both thrilling and terrif...
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 incredible Prince tribute show to laughing through unexpected encounters and wild nightlife stories. They also hit the famous Cirque de Soleil Mystere show, took center stage (literally!) at Senior Frog'...
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 the beginning of my descent into darkness, and I tell it exactly as I lived it — the good, the bad, and the ugly. But life, like travel, always has layers. Alongside the shadows, I also bring you ligh...
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 and fun. I also share my own journey—navigating the shock of being adopted, my teenage rebellion, first loves, and the choices that shaped me during those years. From sneaking out and testing boundar...
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 cruising? 2. Once you decide to face your fears and be truthful, create boundaries and or severe ties altogether with the toxic person in your life, how do you deal with the guilt that ...
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 love, what it taught me, and how those early experiences still echo in our lives today. ✉️ Got a first love story of your own? Drop it in the comments or email me at lamkintravel@gmail.com I migh...
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 but life-saving. You’ll also hear a deeply personal story of survival that blends the supernatural with faith, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, the light is stronger than the darkness. A...
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 behind the mic to talk about: 🌍 Why I started Travel Time Stories with Shannon 💜 How travel became a huge part of my healing journey 📝 What makes this podcast different from al...
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. But this episode also takes a more personal turn. I open up about my early teen years in Adamsville—the friends who made me feel at home, the roller rink that became my happy place, and the 13th birt...
Travel Time Stories with Shannon: Real journeys, real stories, real healing
Send us a text 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 stories from her 2010 trip through Southeast Asia and China, blending backpacking with luxury travel. Discover the challenges, unforgettable characters, and profound life lessons she enc...
