54. Toxic Mold and Travel: How to Protect Your Health Away From Home with Dr. Amy Myers

What if the hotel room you booked for a relaxing getaway could create a health setback before you even unpack? When you are sensitive to mold, fragrances, or environmental exposures, travel can feel like a gamble. I recently returned from a trip to Nosara, Costa Rica, with my daughter, Elle, where I encountered toxic mold in our hotel room. It did not ruin our trip, but it reminded me why I never travel without a plan to protect my health, my belongings, and the routines that keep me feeling my best. In this solo episode, I share the exact mold-safe travel protocol I use before, during, and after a trip. I walk you through how I choose a lower-risk hotel, what I pack to keep exposure contained, how I set up a better sleep environment, and what I do when a room does not feel right. I also share the practical tools that help me keep traveling despite a history of toxic mold illness, autoimmunity, and PTSD. You do not need to control every variable to keep living your life. You need the right preparation, a few trusted tools, and a plan for getting back on track when the unexpected happens. **What you’ll learn in this episode:** - How I identify a lower-risk hotel and what I request before I arrive - Why I travel with a hard-shell suitcase, sealed clothing bags, and inexpensive cotton clothes - The sleep, food, hydration, and personal-care tools I keep in my travel kit - What I do when I notice toxic mold in my room or have a reaction after checking in - The immune, digestive, and toxic mold-support products I use in my personal travel protocol - How I clean my luggage and reset my routine when I return home **🔗 Resources and People Mentioned:** - Dr. Amy’s Curated Travel Recommendations: https://shopmy.us/shop/dramymyers - Dr. Amy’s Toxic Mold Detox Support: https://www.amymyersmd.com/pages/toxic-mold-detox-support - Dr. Myers Inner Circle: https://www.drmyersinnercircle.com/ - Sunlighten Saunas: https://share.sunlighten.com/AmyMyers - *Season 1, Episode 41: Healing Through Hardship: My Experience with Toxic Mold Exposure, PTSD, and a Cancer Scare*: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVyF-G83yDk **Connect with Dr. Myers:** - Website: https://www.dramymyers.com/ - Dr. Myers’ Inner Circle: https://www.drmyersinnercircle.com/ - Newsletter: https://dramymyers.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramymyers - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers **🚨 Special offer 🚨** Sunlighten is a sponsor of *Take Back Your Health®*. Visit https://share.sunlighten.com/AmyMyers to learn more about Sunlighten infrared saunas and access Dr. Amy’s $200 savings offer. **Timestamps:** **00:00** Why Dr. Amy Created a Mold-Safe Travel Protocol **02:43** Choosing a Lower-Risk Hotel **07:20** Calling Ahead for Fragrance-Free, Feather-Free Accommodations **11:55** Medical Documents, Coolers, and Food on the Go **14:20** Hard-Shell Luggage and Sealed Packing Bags **19:06** Why Dr. Amy Travels in Cotton Clothing **21:31** Sleep Tools for a Dark, Calm Hotel Room **23:49** Travel Containers and In-Flight Essentials **26:15** Room Inspections and Personal Safety Tools **30:57** Snacks and Everyday Travel Supplements **37:21** Digestive Support While Eating Away From Home **39:35** Dr. Amy’s Mold-Support Travel Protocol **44:10** Cleaning Luggage and Belongings After Travel **48:58** Supporting Detox Pathways at Home **51:19** Healing, Resilience, and Traveling With Mold Sensitivity **55:34** The Dr. Myers Inner Circle and Final Takeaways