How to Travel with a Chronic Illness

In this week’s episode of Calling in Sick, I share my how-to guide on navigating travel with a chronic illness. Travel is supposed to be a relaxing and enjoyable break from “real life,” but when you’re dealing with a chronic illness, it can be incredibly overwhelming. From anxiety about how “able” you are, to internalized pressure on having the “perfect” get away, and realizing the impact of brain fog on planning… you are not alone in these worries! Not to forget the mental gymnastics of battling guilt for being stressed! If you want your next trip to go a bit smoother, look no further! Tune in to this week’s episode to hear what you need to pack in your suitcase versus your carry on and my top 5 most important things to travel with. You’ll leave this episode feeling more prepared and less anxious for your next trip. And as always, thanks for joining me for another Monday of Calling in Sick! xx, Alex

Timestamps: (OLD)

Introduction

00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling in Sick

00:03:40 Alex’s health update

00:07:40 Alex’s mental health update

00:11:20 Alex’s recent wins

00:14:00 Alex’s Wellness Picks

The Chronic Illness Identity Shift

00:17:50 Post-diagnosis prioritization

00:25:25 The challenges of the chronic illness identity shift

00:34:10 My tips for handling the identity shift

00:51:20 My NUMBER ONE TIP for handling the identity shift

Outro

00:53:30 Thank you for listening!

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