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Adventure Awaits! Travel Traps to Avoid With Chronic Illness
18 minutes Posted Oct 31, 2026 at 5:54 am.
AM Pacific Time and discover strategies for traveling with greater confidence while honoring your body's needs.👉 Register for the FREE webinar:https://drjennytufenkian.com/rtfall2026-free-web3/🌿 THE RESILIENT TRAVELER PROGRAMReady to make travel feel possible again?Explore Dr. Jenny's three-week Resilient Traveler program, beginning November 1, designed to help you prepare for adventures while supporting your health and wellbeing.👉 Learn more about the Resilient Traveler program:https://access.drjennytufenkian.com/resilient-traveler-fall-2026💬 LET'S TALK!Has chronic illness ever made you cancel a trip, hesitate to travel, or push yourself too hard while away? Share your experience in the comments. Your story may encourage someone else.👍 If this conversation inspires you, LIKE this podcast, SUBSCRIBE to The Autoimmune Hour, and SHARE it with someone who dreams of traveling with more confidence.Because living with chronic illness doesn't have to mean giving up your sense of adventure.Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.#ChronicIllness #TravelWithChronicIllness #AutoimmuneDisease #ChronicFatigue #TravelTips #NervousSystemRegulation #FunctionalMedicine #TheAutoimmuneHour #DrJennyTufenkian #ResilientTravelerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-autoimmune-hour--2935987/support.
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✈️ Adventure Awaits! How can you travel with chronic illness without sacrificing your health?Travel should be about making memories, exploring new places, and experiencing joy—not worrying about flare-ups, exhaustion, or crashing when you get home.But when you're living with chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, or chronic fatigue, even planning a getaway can feel overwhelming.🎙️ In this episode of The Autoimmune Hour, host Sharon Sayler returns after taking time away to prioritize her own wellbeing. She shares what she's learned about resilience, listening to her body, and knowing when to pause, pivot, and honor her health.Joining Sharon is returning guest Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, naturopathic physician and functional medicine educator, for an empowering conversation about reclaiming the joy of travel while supporting your healing journey.🌎 Discover the 3 biggest travel mistakes people with chronic illness make—and how to avoid them:✅ Staying home out of fear of symptoms or setbacks✅ Pushing through travel anxiety and ignoring your body's warning signs✅ Abandoning your self-care routines on vacation, only to crash afterwardYou'll also discover how to:✨ Create a personalized travel wellness toolkit✨ Support your nervous system before, during, and after travel✨ Navigate the "what ifs" that can make traveling feel stressful✨ Protect your gut and immune health while away from home✨ Build confidence, resilience, and freedom to enjoy new adventures🎁 FREE WEBINAR — SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026Join Dr. Jenny for a free webinar at 9:00 AM Pacific Time and discover strategies for traveling with greater confidence while honoring your body's needs.👉 Register for the FREE webinar:https://drjennytufenkian.com/rtfall2026-free-web3/🌿 THE RESILIENT TRAVELER PROGRAMReady to make travel feel possible again?Explore Dr. Jenny's three-week Resilient Traveler program, beginning November 1, designed to help you prepare for adventures while supporting your health and wellbeing.👉 Learn more about the Resilient Traveler program:https://access.drjennytufenkian.com/resilient-traveler-fall-2026💬 LET'S TALK!Has chronic illness ever made you cancel a trip, hesitate to travel, or push yourself too hard while away? Share your experience in the comments. Your story may encourage someone else.👍 If this conversation inspires you, LIKE this podcast, SUBSCRIBE to The Autoimmune Hour, and SHARE it with someone who dreams of traveling with more confidence.Because living with chronic illness doesn't have to mean giving up your sense of adventure.Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.#ChronicIllness #TravelWithChronicIllness #AutoimmuneDisease #ChronicFatigue #TravelTips #NervousSystemRegulation #FunctionalMedicine #TheAutoimmuneHour #DrJennyTufenkian #ResilientTravelerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-autoimmune-hour--2935987/support.