
Standing Stronger
Our Mission is to bring hope to the hopeless, add laughter to our everyday lives, and craft a life that is intentionally awesome. Life is a journey that ebbs and flows as we embark on that journey. Our goal is to be Intentional with what we do and how we do it. We have built a lifestyle around our lives. We want to share the journey we have taken up to this point and continue to do so into the future. We release a new episode every Monday.
Episodes
How to Build Confidence and 19 Years of Marriage
Big and Little Shannon mark 19 years of marriage, then explain confidence versus cockiness, what erodes it, and how to rebuild it.
Trying to Find Perspective
Shannon and Little Shannon discuss how to find perspective by planning, caring for yourself and responding instead of reacting.
Marriage - Learning to Forgive
Big and Little Shannon share how they rebuilt trust after infidelity and what keeps their marriage strong, with tips on communication and respect.
Why Listen To The Standing Stronger Podcast
Big Shannon and Little Shannon explain why Standing Stronger began, why it paused, and what to expect now that it returns every Monday.
Turing Dreams into Reality
Shannon and Little Shannon explain how to turn a dream into a goal with SMART goals, an action plan, daily habits and one accountability partner.
Expectations - A Recipe for Disappointment
Shannon and Little Shannon explain why expecting others to live up to your standards sets you up for disappointment, and what to do instead.
Don't be Afraid to Dream
Shannon, Little Shannon and new co-host Faith talk about dreaming big, ignoring doubters and the hard work behind goals.
How to Overcome Procrastination
Shannon and Little Shannon discuss why people procrastinate and the habits that help, from breaking tasks down to setting goals with end dates.
SSP Podcast S2E7 What Does Your Perfect Day Look Like?
Shannon and Little Shannon describe their perfect days and discuss how to start moving toward one with scheduling and time management.
SSP Podcast S2E6 Frustration, Mold and Pee
Shannon and Little Shannon share a frustrating Airbnb weekend and talk about responding instead of reacting, and keeping expectations in check.
SSP Podcast S2E4 Your Clutter vs My Clutter
Big Shannon keeps everything and Little Shannon gives it away. The two trade stories about clutter and ask which kind of person you are.
SSP Podcast S2E4 Dont Compare The Beginning
Shannon and Little Shannon discuss why you should not compare your beginning to someone else's middle, and how to keep moving forward.
S2E3 At What Age Do We Give Up?
Shannon and Little Shannon discuss why people give up on their dreams with age, using an Inc.com list and their own stories of failure and hope.
Why Does It Matter
Big and Little Shannon talk about handling overwhelm, why attitude matters, and the habits they use to stay on track as work and school routines change.
Why are we back?
Shannon and Shannon open Season 2 with a recap of Season 1, life updates, honest talk about marriage, and what to expect from the show.
Episode 10
SS014 Talk To A Professional
Shannon and Little Shannon talk with Christian counselor Lisa Gunther about depression, coping skills, and why talking to a professional matters.
Episode 9
SS 013 Rage Monster
Big and Little Shannon discuss anger and rage, how expectations and hidden pain fuel them, and four tips for letting anger go.
Episode 8
SS 012 Big Fat Scaredy Cat
Shannon and Shannon share four steps for overcoming fear, drawing on a water park slide and a brain surgery, while facing a situation of their own.
SS 011 Watching Water Boil
Shannon and Little Shannon use a pot of water that won't boil to talk about patience, instant gratification and three tips for reaching goals.
SS 010 Floss, Toilets, and Discipline
Shannon and Shannon use a Jim Rohn quote to talk about discipline versus regret, with real stories and three practical tips for staying on track.
SS 009 Stop Creating Your Valleys
Big and Little Shannon share four ways to stop giving up on yourself: believe in yourself, drop negative talk, use affirmations, and keep learning.
SS 008 You Are Valid, You Are Valuable, You Are Miraculous!
Guest Carrie Wilkerson shares how she worked through depression, debt and overwhelm, and why awareness and proactive choices matter.
SS 007 Yeah Right – You Were Healed?
The Shannons continue Little Shannon's brain surgery story: memory loss, seizures, a father's death, and a healing they credit to God.
SS 006 How My Wife Became a Crackhead – Our Story of Seizures Brain Surgery and Hope
Shannon and Little Shannon tell how seizures, a brain lesion and emergency surgery changed their lives, and how faith and hope got them through.
SS 005 My Story of Panic Attacks
Shannon tells the story of his first panic attack and the steps he used to break the cycle of fear, with his wife's view of that time.
