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Life's a Tripp

Ryan and Shannon 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? 

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  • Wednesday · 25 min

    95. Exploring Education Options for our Kids

    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 https://shantripp73627.activehosted.com/f/66 Thank you to Seed for sponsoring the Life's a Tripp podcast! Get Seed for your family using our discount code here: https://seed.com/tripp Send us Fan Mail

  • July 1 · 18 min

    94. Family Travel Doesn't Have to Be Overwhelming

    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 25TRIPP here: http://seed.com/tripp Send us Fan Mail

  • May 31 · 22 min

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

    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 important areas of our life we will eventually see the fruits of our labors. Seed is our family's favorite probiotic for gut health! Get a discount by using code 25TRIPP here: http://seed.com/tripp Send us Fan Mail

  • May 13 · 28 min

    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 + probiotic seed.com/tripp Use code 25TRIPP for 25% off! Check out Shannon's NEW app and Made to Mother Membership Village! https://shantripp.mykajabi.com/offers/mLEadtw4 Send us Fan Mail

  • January 2 · 41 min

    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 episode. Send us Fan Mail

  • Dec 16, 2025 · 35 min

    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 time as a family. This episode's sponsor is SEED. We take Seed daily for gut health. Check it out and get 25% off: www.seed.com/tripp Send us Fan Mail

  • Oct 23, 2025 · 22 min

    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. Send us Fan Mail

  • Jun 27, 2025 · 17 min

    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! seed.com/tripp Send us Fan Mail

  • Apr 30, 2025 · 26 min

    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. Send us Fan Mail

  • Apr 17, 2025 · 27 min

    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 Sanctuary Holistic Wellness Today's show sponsor is Armra Colostrum! Try it for yourself with 15% off your first order! Use code TRIPP tryarmra.com/tripp Check out Seed for our favorite probiotic + prebiotic! Code: 25TRIPP for a discount! seed.com/tripp Send us Fan Mail

  • Apr 8, 2025 · 20 min

    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 that matter most, we will reap those rewards decades from now. HUGE THANKS to our show sponsors for making this show possible. We love Cozy Earth in our home. We sleep in their soft sheets every night! Get 40% off Cozy Earth! Code: TRIPP cozyearth.com/tripp We've been loving the benefits or Armra Colostrum! Try it for yourself with 15% off your first order! Use code TRIPP tryarmra.com/tripp Send us Fan Mail

  • Apr 1, 2025 · 19 min

    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 has been a wild adventure and we're grateful you've been with us on Instagram and here on the Life's a Tripp podcast. Thank you to Seed and Cozy Earth for sharing a discount code with our listeners! Get 25% off your first month of Seed! Code: 25TRIPP for a discount! www.seed.com/tripp Get 40% off Cozy Earth! Code: TRIPP cozyearth.com/tripp Send us Fan Mail

  • Mar 25, 2025 · 23 min

    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 Cozy Earth. We absolutely LOVE their bamboo bed sheets and bath towels. Try yours today with a generous 40% off discount! Code: TRIPP cozyearth.com/tripp Shannon's Resources for School Local School Districts: Call them, they can explain hybrid education or part-time enrollment.(It’s the easiest place to start!) State-Specific Resources: Check My School Choice State Roadmaps for options in your state. HSLDA: Visit HSLDA’s site for info on state homeschooling laws and hybrid options. State Dept. of Education: Your state’s site has details on public schooling policies, often including hybrid learning. Home Education Networks: Groups like The Home School Association offer advice on hybrid models and local rules. NHERI: For deep research, NHERI has info on many homeschooling methods including hybrid. Education.com: Their Homeschooling Section has awesome articles and resources on hybrid and part-time education. Send us Fan Mail

  • Mar 18, 2025 · 19 min

    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 sports and how each family needs to determine what works best for them. Send us Fan Mail

  • Mar 11, 2025 · 22 min

    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 possible: Cozy Earth cozyearth.com/tripp for 40% off! Armra Colostrum tryarmra.com/tripp Use code TRIPP Find us on Instagram @shantripp and @golftripp Send us Fan Mail

  • Mar 4, 2025 · 15 min

    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 us as we declutter and detoxify our lives and find the joy and peace that comes with minimalism and space. Send us Fan Mail

  • Feb 25, 2025 · 43 min

    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 answer more questions next month! Send us Fan Mail

  • Feb 18, 2025 · 20 min

    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 some of ours. Free download OUR FAMILY PLEDGE Today's show is sponsored by NEEDED. Needed was created by women and provides Unrivaled Nutrition for Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum. Click here and use code TRIPP to get 20% off! Send us Fan Mail

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