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, ...
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Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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/trippBy Ryan and Shannon Tripp
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86. How to Make Big Decisions and Get More Out of Life
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27:34Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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. FREE T…
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Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. FREE TRAINING WITH SHANNON Rise Above Worry: A Simple Guide for Moms to Stay Confident and CalmBy Ryan and Shannon Tripp
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Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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!…
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83. Live like no one else now, so you can live like no one else later
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20:29Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. "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 …
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82. From Sharing Tips on Instagram to Starting a Family Business
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19:17Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 …
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Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 …
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80. Have we gone overboard with kids sports?
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19:10Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 …
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Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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: …
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Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 declutt…
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Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 que…
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76. The FIVE Pillars that Keep Our Family United
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21:38Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 o…
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75. Our Bed Isn't Big Enough! Sharing Our Sleep Secrets.
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22:23Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 started hav…
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74. Sailing Off Into the Unknown and Finding Your Happiness
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16:27Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 and find …
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Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 reflections o…
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72. 3 Ways to Help Older Siblings Welcome a New Baby
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22:00Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 sponsored by our fav…
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71. Here's why you shouldn't have more kids...
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32:13Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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.By Ryan and Shannon Tripp
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70. Shannon's Best Advice on Pregnancy and Birth
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38:28Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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.By Ryan and Shannon Tripp
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69. What Parents Can Learn about Gut Health
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30:51Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 to be aware of how to heal t…
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68. The Biggest Risk in Life is Not Taking One
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34:19Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 big decision will turn out, …
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67. Should We Save for Retirement or just...YOLO!
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32:21Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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.By Ryan and Shannon Tripp
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66. Homeschool or Public School or A Little of Both?
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23:15Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. Ryan and Shannon are back with a juicy new episode talking all about how they plan to school the kids this year and why!By Ryan and Shannon Tripp
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Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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.By Ryan and Shannon Tripp
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64. My Experience Having a Home Birth and Why I'll Do It Again
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36:08Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 again with this next delivery…
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63. Common Summer Emergencies You Can Avoid
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31:45Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 his important tip for safety o…
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Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 way! And, most of time they ha…
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Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 night. Listen as we share our e…
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60. We finally created an estate plan and it feels amazing!
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34:14Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 to go! We have been talking …
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59. Six Lessons Learned During Six Pregnancies
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36:44Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 teaching resources: www.shantripp.…
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58. What we can teach our kids about worry and control
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31:59Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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/16/04ovof9By Ryan and Shannon Tripp
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Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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!By Ryan and Shannon Tripp
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56. What Makes Us Happy: The Longest Study Ever Conducted
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34:52Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. We review the longest study ever conducted on happiness and reveal the answer with our thoughts and experiences!By Ryan and Shannon Tripp
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55. What every family should know about staying healthy on the go
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26:23Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 traveling through Europe our little g…
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54. 3 reasons why we choose to travel with young kids
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34:49Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 and educational. We're shari…
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53. Our decision to have more kids. Shannon's pregnant - again!
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31:55Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 family and getting prepared t…
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52. Feeding our Minds with Good Information
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26:01Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 books we read - and the example w…
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Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 your kids about this important s…
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50. Our 50th episode, a giveaway, and our core values
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31:04Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from.By Ryan and Shannon Tripp
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49. How to find meaningful family time together
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19:14Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 and creating memories with t…
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48. Money Talk: 7 Ways to Build Your Family Financial Future
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54:52Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 of our family and others. In…
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Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. 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 - as well as mom and dad! If yo…
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46. 5 Simple Ways to Enjoy This Season of Life
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32:00Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. As parents, our journey is filled with ups and downs, but by embracing each season of life with mindfulness, flexibility, and a sense of humor, we can find joy and fulfillment in the beautiful chaos of parenthood. Remember to cherish the moments, …
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Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. Coming to you live from Hawaii! We're back on Oahu and reminiscing about the amazing adventure that led our family here in 2019. Just one decision to move here has changed the course of our life as a family. Thanks to Four Seasons Oahu for an unfo…
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44. Planning a family vacation without breaking the bank
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31:48Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. It's no secret we LOVE to travel, but it takes a little saving and planning. We want to share our approach to travel and some of the secrets we've learned along the way.By Ryan and Shannon Tripp
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Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from.By Ryan and Shannon Tripp
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Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. In this episode Shan and Ry hold nothing back when talking about the pros and cons of having a pet and why Ryan is holding strong against the repeated pleas from his beautiful children to get a family dog. Will Ryan win or will Shannon and the chi…
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41. How God has guided us in making big decisions
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23:30Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. Please join me January 22 & 23 for a free TWO DAY WORKSHOP where I'll be teaching moms and dads what to do during emergency situation at home. These workshops have been super popular and they take a lot of time to prepare and show up how I want to…
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40. Celebrating 15 years of marriage and looking back on what we've learned
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27:45Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from.By Ryan and Shannon Tripp
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39. What We're Starting and Stopping in the New Year
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32:41Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. What are you most excited about in 2024? Each new year brings new possibilities. It’s a time for setting goals, personal growth, and embracing new opportunities. As we venture into this new journey, being intentional with our time should be high o…
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Click to text us a QUESTION to be answered on the show! Please share your name and where you are from. Have you taken time to slow down lately? Hey friends! We just wanted to take a moment during this super busy time of year to encourage you. We see you, and as parents, we know that it’s so easy to slip into the trap of feeling pressure to do it al…
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