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96: How to Take a Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Vacation with Laura Falzon

Published: Feb. 22, 2024, 3 a.m.

How do you stay gluten-free when you're away from the comfort of your own kitchen? That's the question we'll dive into today.\xa0

Laura Falzon, the creator of the popular YouTube channel Five Hungry Travelers, joins the show to share practical tips and strategies to make travel less stressful and more enjoyable for families who are prioritizing health conscious choices. Laura shares ways to travel without compromising on dietary restrictions. She has worked for years in the travel industry before starting her own business as a birth doula.

When her child needed to adapt his diet to manage his ADHD symptoms, their whole family learned to trust their bodies and heal themselves through a gluten free and dairy free diet. As a result, Laura developed an approach to take their diet on the road and continue their family adventures around the world. Now, she shares this expertise on her YouTube channel, Five Hungry Travelers, to help families confidently travel with kids with dietary restrictions.

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Link mentioned in the episode:\xa0

The ADHD Symptom Reduction Tool: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/tool\xa0

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Key Takeaways:

[5:07] Why Laura created 5 Hungry Travelers

[7:01] How Laura\u2019s son is doing today

[8:06] Common challenges families face when traveling with dietary restrictions

[11:55] How these challenges change when traveling internationally

[15:35] Tips for parents to effectively communicate dietary needs on the go

[18:59] Where to go to find information about eating on the go with dietary needs

[21:38] What Laura travels with, in case her meal options don\u2019t go as planned

[23:30] Tips for managing airport travel with dietary restrictions

[23:47] Laura\u2019s favorite destinations that cater to dietary restrictions

[30:44] Laura\u2019s advice to a family who feeling scared to take her family on a trip because of dietary restrictions

[32:05] Where to find Laura online

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Memorable Moments:

\u201dThis diet has made a difference in us even being able to travel. So of course we\u2019re going to stick with it because I, myself, having been gluten free for a couple of years, know when I get some gluten and how badly I feel. And the last thing I want is to feel that way on vacation\u2026and the same is true for my child.\u201d

\u201dWe\u2019re not going to fudge it. People are always like, \u2018You have to live a little bit.\xa0 You\u2019re on vacation.' Absolutely not. That\u2019s the worst piece of advice.\u201d

\u201dI strongly recommend that you practice before you go\u2026what you need to say to keep your family safe.\u201d

\u201dI really want to encourage folks not to be apologetic and afraid to speak up. We\u2019re so afraid of being a hassle, being a bother. But many people who work in the food industry\u2026they love to make their guests happy\u2026So give them the opportunity.\u201d

\u201dYou go from overwhelmed, \u2018I can\u2019t possibly do it. It\u2019s too hard,' to \u2018I can do it, and I feel better.\u2019 It\u2019s so worth it!\u201d

\u201dADHD kids thrive on routine\u2026That is still true on vacation.\u201d

\u201dIt\u2019s not the vacation you used to have\u2026.There\u2019s still a lot of mental load involved in planning.\u201d

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How to Connect with Laura Falzon:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FiveHungryTravelers\xa0

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5hungrytravelers/\xa0

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Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/\xa0

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/\xa0

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/\xa0

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute\xa0