14: Eat the Gelato: How to Handle Vacation Eating in Recovery

Summer's here, the trips are booked, and somewhere between packing your suitcase and figuring out where to eat, the anxiety has already started. If vacation eating sends you into a spiral—whether that's restriction, chaos, or just constant dread—this episode is for you. We're talking about why travel feels so destabilizing for recovery, what actually helps (hint: it's not replicating your exact home routine), and how to navigate the real, messy situations that come up: group dinners, comments about your eating, unfamiliar food environments, and the fear that one week away will undo everything you've worked for. Because vacation is supposed to be about your life—not a battleground with your body. Key Points:[00:02:56] Why vacation is destabilizing [00:06:24] How to prepare for your vacation[00:10:21] Finding the balance between flexibility and control[00:12:23] My permissions to you for vacation[00:17:13] What to do when you have a recovery slip-up[00:23:55] The Food Noise Freedom Workbook and Critical To Confident course are here for extra support - check out the links below!Other Resources Mentioned:Get the Food Noise Freedom WorkbookCritical To Confident body image mini courseTherapyDenPsychology TodayGet in touch:Quick Links for Freebies: https://swellmentalhealth.com/quick-linksWebsite: swellmentalhealth.comInstagram: @counselorkateJoin my email list for updates and resources: Click here to join!