Healthy Travel: Food, Workouts, and Carry On Packing

In this episode of the Healthful Pursuit Podcast, host Leanne Vogel shares her comprehensive approach to maintaining health while traveling extensively—often for months at a time across multiple countries. She emphasizes that travel doesn’t have to derail your wellness routine, especially when you prioritize consistency over perfection. Drawing from her experience living out of a van and staying in Airbnbs across Canada, Europe, and beyond, Leanne outlines her daily habits: maintaining a regular sleep schedule, using melatonin and sleep aids to combat jet lag, packing a carry-on only using the Sudoku packing method, and bringing essential supplements, protein sources, and healthy snacks. She details her food philosophy—prioritizing protein, fiber, and real food from grocery stores over restaurant meals—and shares her go-to travel snacks like Barney Butter, That's It truffles, Wild Zora paleo meals, and tuna packets. Her workout strategy focuses on adaptability: shorter sessions when needed, using hotel gyms or local facilities, and always integrating movement into her day. Leanne also discusses the importance of mental mindset—treating travel as an opportunity to enrich her life, not abandon her health goals—and offers practical tools like the Grail Water Bottle and resistance bands. She concludes by encouraging listeners to adopt sustainable, joyful habits that support long-term vitality, not just temporary fixes.