Life's a Tripp
Welcome to Life's a Tripp. We are Shan and Ryan Tripp.
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?
Episodes
93 episodes
92. What's the BEST that could happen?
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 + probioticseed.com/t...
91. 17 Lessons From 17 Years of Marriage
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 ep...
90. Designing the Life You Want (Instead of Settling for the Default)
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 kids and spend more...
89. Choosing Peace Over Pace
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.
88. Back-to-School Tips Every Parent Should Know
Ryan and Shannon discuss back to school plans and how to get kids back on a routine after summer!
87. Making Marriage a Priority
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!
86. How to Make Big Decisions and Get More Out of Life
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 difficult decisions more easy.&nbs...
84. Our Family Did a Parasite Cleanse!
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
83. Live like no one else now, so you can live like no one else later
"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 into the things tha...
82. From Sharing Tips on Instagram to Starting a Family Business
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 as a married couple. It h...
81. How We Choose to Educate Our Kids
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 is ...
80. Have we gone overboard with kids sports?
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 approach to sport...
79. What I Want All Moms to Know
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 making this episode p...
78. The Detox & Declutter Challenge
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 unhappiness. Join u...
77. Answering Your Fan Mail Questions!
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 above and we will...
76. The FIVE Pillars that Keep Our Family United
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 - feel free to steal ...
75. Our Bed Isn't Big Enough! Sharing Our Sleep Secrets.
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 years since they st...
74. Sailing Off Into the Unknown and Finding Your Happiness
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 helped us take a risk ...
73. Hey Parents, You're Doing Great
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 reconnect and share reflection...
72. 3 Ways to Help Older Siblings Welcome a New Baby
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 show is spon...
71. Here's why you shouldn't have more kids...
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.
70. Shannon's Best Advice on Pregnancy and Birth
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.