Dr. Julie Shamas is a board-certified emergency physician with 25 years of frontline experience. For over two decades, she managed the unexpected for a living—trauma, crisis, split-second decisions that meant the difference between life and death. Her expertise extends far beyond the emergency department. Dr. Shamas has extensive training in disaster medicine, including CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) response protocols. She has led hospital disaster drills across multiple healthcare systems, training doctors and staff on emergency preparedness at an institutional level. Her federal experience includes work with DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team), where she served in leadership, and collaboration with FBI rapid response teams in Texas. She has lectured medical professionals on real-world threats—not hypothetical scenarios, but documented events like the Aum Shinrikyo chemical attacks and projected threats to civilian infrastructure.Even the best-planned trip can take an unexpected turn. In Part 2 of our conversation, Dr. Julie Shamas shares practical strategies for handling travel emergencies—from losing your passport or phone to missing a cruise departure or getting stranded by severe weather. Drawing on decades of experience as an emergency physician, she explains how a little preparation can turn a crisis into a manageable setback.In this episode, we discuss:What should you do if your wallet, passport, phone, and cash are stolen while traveling?How can you prepare before your trip so that losing your important documents doesn’t become a catastrophe?What should you do if you’re traveling alone and suddenly lose access to everything you need?Who should you contact if a medical emergency occurs while you’re traveling or on a cruise?What happens if you miss your cruise ship or become separated from it while in port?How should you prepare for travel disruptions caused by hurricanes or other natural disasters?What travel insurance and credit card benefits should you understand before your trip?What unique challenges can arise when children or teenagers are traveling alone?Why is having a strong community just as important as having a well-packed suitcase when the unexpected happens?Dr. Shamas also shares several memorable real-life stories—including a cruise ship emergency involving her daughter’s insulin-dependent diabetes—that illustrate how preparation, quick thinking, and knowing the right resources can make all the difference.Whether you’re planning your next vacation or simply want greater peace of mind when you travel, this episode offers practical lessons that will help you feel more prepared for the unexpected.Interested in learning more about my telehealth direct specialty care practice? At AmazVita MD, I help patients optimize weight and metabolic health, harmonize hormones in peri/menopause, and enhance wellness and vitality. Accepting new patients now.Website:amazvitamd.comEmail:[email protected] more about me or schedule a FREE coaching call:https://www.joyfulsuccessliving.com/ Join the Voices of Women Physicians Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/190596326343825/Connect with Dr. Shamas:Website: preppingpartner.comFree Guides: preppingpartner.com/free-guidesFree Prep Talks: preppingpartner.com/prep-talksSTRANDED: preppingpartner.com/strandedFree 30-minute intro call: calendly.com/greg-preppingpartner/30minDoctor Preppers (Facebook group): facebook.com/groups/1075520334511255Emergency Ready Foundation course: preppingpartner.com/founding_member_enrollment Professional Preppers Network (Facebook group): facebook.com/groups/4209544192667497Email: [email protected] 201: What Would You Do If? How to Prepare for the Travel Scenarios Most People Overlook with Dr. Julie Shamas Part 1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-of-women-physicians/id1630624425?i=1000777701423Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/70TAM6wKDPzclJs499CZ8d?si=EErhQ21ST7qAJMMUVxa8Yw

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