Final Approach: Human Stories from High-Stress Professions

Welcome back to another episode of Final Approach , the podcast inspired by my book Final Approach: A Test Pilot Story of Caring for Loved Ones . I’m Jonathan Knaul, your host, coming to you from Palmdale, California. Today, I’m thrilled to reconnect with my long-time friends and former ski patrollers, Ashley and Clayton Tyner, who join us from Edmonton. Together, we go deep into the world of ski...

Welcome to back to Final Approach. I’m Jonathan Knaul, author and former test pilot, and in this episode, I’m joined by the highly accomplished Dr. Golnosh Sharafsaleh—a geriatrician, caregiver, author, and founder of Golden Oak Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. We dive deep into the realities of caregiving, the urgent shortage of geriatricians, empathetic care models, and planning for aging...

Welcome back to Final Approach! I’m Jonathan Knaul, your host, and in this very special episode, I’m joined by two incredible guests: Lisa Brown and legendary test pilot Jim JB Brown. Together, we dive deep into the unique intersection of high-performance careers, family life, and the profound challenges—and rewards—of caregiving for aging loved ones. This episode shines a light on the personal an...

Hey everyone, it’s Jonathan Knaul here, and welcome to another episode of Final Approach . In this very special conversation, I’m reconnecting with Dr. Cinde Lock—an inspiring leader, educator, and friend who’s currently the Head of Pickering College. For all our listeners curious about leadership, innovation in education, and the real-world challenges of caregiving, this episode is packed with in...

Welcome to another episode of Final Approach . I’m your host, Jonathan Knaul, and this week’s episode is a heartfelt journey through aviation achievement, family bonds, and the realities of caregiving, all told through the story of my good friend and colleague, Steve Rainey (call sign “Hooter”). We sit down at my home in Palmdale, CA, to talk about the high-flying world of test pilots, but more im...

Welcome back to Final Approach. In today’s special episode, I’m thrilled to interview Julie Broad, the dynamic CEO and founder of BookLaunchers. Julie and her talented team helped me produce my own book, Final Approach: A Test Pilot’s Story of Caring for Loved Ones, and I’m excited to dive deep into what makes their work so impactful for nonfiction authors, the real stories behind publishing, and...

Welcome back to Final Approach, the podcast where we explore the story of caring for loved ones from the cockpit and beyond. I’m Jonathan Knaul, your host and author of the book Final Approach: Test Pilot’s Story of Caring for Loved Ones. Today’s episode is one you don’t want to miss: I’m joined by my friend, fellow test pilot, astronaut, and family man, Andy Edgell, who brings a unique perspectiv...

Welcome to the very first episode of Final Approach: Human Stories From High-Stress Professions, a podcast dedicated to the untold stories behind caregiving, family, and high-paced careers. I’m Jonathan Knaul, your host, and for this debut episode, I’m joined by my incredible sister, Dr. Felicia Knaul, a world-renowned public health leader. Together, we open up about our journey as caregivers for...

What happens when a dedicated test pilot is suddenly grounded—not by mechanical failure, but by the unexpected call to become a caregiver? In Final Approach, host Jonathan Knaul—a former Canadian Armed Forces tactical helicopter and test pilot, aerospace industry leader, and current test pilot instructor—shares his deeply personal and vulnerable story of navigating one of life’s most difficult tra...