We are the Hanson's / Family Life, Practical Tips & Self-Care

On this episode of We Are the Hansons, Myia Hanson shares the story of Tristan’s 20th birthday celebration — a day filled with family, laughter, comfort food, and unforgettable weather. With 74 chicken wings, Grandma Darlene’s mac and cheese and mashed potatoes, and a house full of brothers, cousins, friends, and loved ones, the Hansons gathered together to celebrate Tristan reaching an important milestone. Even as a severe thunderstorm and snow squall warning rolled through outside, the warmth inside the house made it one of those family days that becomes a lasting memory. It was simple, joyful, and exactly the kind of celebration that reminds us what family is all about.
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n this special episode of We Are the Hansons, host Myia Hanson celebrates a beautiful milestone—Lyanna’s first birthday. Myia reflects on the incredible first year of Lyanna’s life, sharing heartfelt moments, family memories, and the joy that comes with watching a little one grow in a big, loving family. From tiny giggles and first steps to birthday cake and family traditions, this episode is a warm reminder of how quickly time moves and how precious these early moments truly are. It’s a sweet celebration of love, family, and the magic of a child’s very first birthday. 🎂💛
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Summer doesn’t just arrive in the Hanson house — it explodes.
In this deeply personal episode of We Are the Hansons, Myia opens the door wide and invites you into the sacred in-between — that stretch of days right before summer officially begins. The air shifts. The evenings linger. The kids stop asking about homework and start asking, “When are we going?”
With thirteen kids, four grandbabies (and one more on the way), summer isn’t a season — it’s an event.
From packing the van for Florida to leaving room for a second mystery trip, Myia shares the beautiful chaos of family travel, why shared experiences matter more than perfect plans, and how memory is built mile by mile. She talks honestly about marriage in busy seasons, raising a large family through warm months, and the quiet realization that every summer is the last summer of this version of your child.
You’ll hear about:
Why travel is one of the greatest teachers
What summer really looks like in a big family
How to stay connected in marriage when the house is loud
The power of shared memories
A no-bake summer dessert recipe your kids will ask for every year
And why this summer feels different
This isn’t just about beach trips and palm trees.
It’s about presence.
It’s about gratitude.
It’s about choosing your people on purpose.
Whether you’re packing a van for the coast or planning a simple backyard fire, this episode will remind you that the most important adventures don’t require perfection — they require intention.
Summer is almost here.
Go plan something.
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In July 2017, our world stopped.
Anailyn was born premature at just three pounds, six ounces after sixteen days in the hospital and an emergency C-section. She couldn’t breathe on her own. Doctors diagnosed a severe blood infection, spinal meningitis, a grade four brain bleed, and fluid on her brain. At one point, we were told she might not survive.
This episode shares the full story of eighty-six days in the NICU — the fear, the faith, the help from Children’s Miracle Network, and the family who carried us when we couldn’t carry ourselves. We also open up about the seizures that came years later and the resilience that was forged in that hardest season.
Today, Anailyn is growing and thriving.
If you’re walking through a medical crisis or holding onto hope in the dark, this episode is for you.
We Are the Hansons.
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This Valentine’s Day, Jeremy and Myia celebrate love the real way — in the middle of family life, busy schedules, and everyday chaos. In this special episode of We Are the Hansons, they share honest stories about marriage, commitment, raising kids, and keeping romance alive through every season. It’s about choosing love daily — not just on holidays.
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