Traveling with Food Allergies and Sensitivities with Melissa Olivadoti

In this episode of The Two Piers Podcast, we speak with medical affairs consultant Melissa Olivadoti about the realities of traveling with severe food allergies and sensory sensitivities — and what individuals, colleagues, and event organizers can do to create safer, more inclusive travel experiences.We discuss:What it really takes to prepare for air travel with multiple food allergiesThe emotional and social dynamics — including when you cannot safely join group mealsThe importance of eating before events and always traveling with backup foodHow event organizers can support attendees through allergy-friendly options and clear communicationManaging sensory overwhelm — and why quiet rooms matter at conferencesAdvocating for personal boundaries and non-touch preferences in professional spacesThe calming and community-building impact of animal rescue therapy zones at eventsAbout the guest: Melissa Olivadoti is a medical affairs consultant and founder of Assisi Consulting. You can connect with her on LinkedIn — link available at twopiersconsulting.com/podcast along with a full episode transcript.Assisi ConsultingLinkedIn