Insider Secrets to Fearless Travel with IBD

Certified travel advisor, business owner, and ulcerative colitis patient Sarah McGovern joins Amber to give tips and tricks on traveling with IBD. Sarah relates her IBD journey, including a rare medication side effect that landed her in the hospital. Now in remission, Sarah breaks down her blueprint for traveling with an invisible illness. On this episode, you'll learn concrete, practical strategies for traveling with IBD and how a travel advisor can help you relax on your next trip.   Transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD203   Chapters: 00:04 — Introduction to Sarah McGovern 02:16 — Sarah's Ulcerative Colitis Journey 04:18 — Medication-Induced Pancreatitis 09:03 — Planning Travel with IBD 14:23 — Packing Tips for IBD Travelers 20:39 — Managing Food Restrictions While Traveling 25:38 — The Value of a Travel Advisor 33:00 — Traveling to Disney with IBD 37:03 — Disney's Disability Access Service 43:46 — Travel Hacks 48:16 — Essential Travel Programs 55:07 — Where to Find Sarah Online Resources: IBD Specific Travel Information: https://www.ibdpassport.com Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card: https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/delta-skymiles-gold-american-express-card?ref=AMBERTxPsU&xl=cp01 Foldie Bag: https://amzn.to/4uUkk85 Packing Cubes: https://amzn.to/4euki0U Find Sarah McGovern at: Instagram: @halcyontravelco Facebook:@halcyontravelco LinkedIn: @halcyontravelco Website: https://halcyontravel.co Sarah's Personal Instagram: @sarahmcgovern99 Find Amber J Tresca at: AboutIBD.com: About IBD Verywell: Verywell Health Facebook: @aboutIBD Twitter: @aboutIBD Pinterest: @aboutibd Instagram: @about_IBD YouTube: @AboutIBD Threads: @about_IBD Find Mac Cooney (mix, sound design, and theme music) at: Facebook: @maccooneycomposer  Instagram: @maccooneycomposer Web: Cooney Studio YouTube: @MacCooneyComposer Theme music, IBD Dance Party, is from ©Cooney Studio. These show notes may contain affiliate links. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, Mal and Tal Enterprises, LLC may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.