Episode 81

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20th May 2025

081: How To Survive Overnight Flights & Jetlag With Little Kids (Without Losing Your Mind!)

Is it even a family trip if someone doesn’t melt down in the middle of a red-eye? 

In this episode of Transform With Travel, Kelly shares her top 7 tried-and-true hacks for surviving overnight flights and battling jet lag when you’re traveling with kids. 

Whether you’re flying across the world for a soul-shaking adventure or just trying to make it through the night in a cramped row 27, this episode is packed with tips that’ll help you arrive with your sanity intact (and maybe even a little mascara left).

From pre-flight prep and strategic seat selections to her secret weapon for helping kids adjust to new time zones, Kelly spills the tea on what actually works when you’re globetrotting with little humans in tow.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • How to prep your kids (and yourself!) for a smoother overnight flight
  • Genius packing tips you didn’t know you needed
  • How to provide positive environments to sleep (even on planes)
  • The one thing most parents forget when it comes to jet lag recovery
  • And more!

You don’t have to forgo big adventures in far-flung places because you’re afraid of the flight. Kelly is here as your trusted travel friend & advisor to help you and your family create memories that will last a lifetime. 

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Transform With Travel
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Welcome to the Transform with Travel Podcast, where we share stories of personal transformation and life lessons through our experiences of traveling and exploring the world. We believe travel has the power to transform your life, one trip at a time. So we bring on every day adventurers to tell their stories of inspiration, as well as Industry Experts to enhance and optimize your travels. I’m your host - Kelly Tolliday, Founder of Transform With Travel - and it’s my mission to inspire you to live life to its fullest, travel with an open-mind & Heart, and let the world show you a new perspective.

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Kelly Tolliday

Kelly is the Founder of Transform With Travel, with over 11 years in the travel industry. She's a Wellness Travel Expert, Retreat Facilitator, Travel Advisor & Podcast Host.

She's also a 500-Hr Registered Yoga Teacher & an Accredited Continued Education Provider for the Yoga Industry.

She's traveled to over 45 countries and lived across 4 continents. Now, it's her mission to inspire and support you in stepping outside of your comfort zone and into the life of your dreams.

She's passionate about immersive and transformational travel. She believe when you travel with intention, by combining wellness, adventure & cultural enrichment, you can truly transform your life, one trip at a time.

She's now based in South Florida, and she's married to her husband Sam with 2 beautiful daughters & 2 crazy dogs.