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Welcome back to the Lovefly Podcast! In this inspiring episode, we welcome Ashley, who shares her deeply relatable journey of overcoming a 20-year hiatus from flying due to severe phobia, panic attacks, and avoidance. If you've ever felt like your fear has permanently grounded you, this episode is packed with practical, psychologist-informed insights and real-world strategies to help you reclaim y...

Flyman Simon sharing more of his amazing knowledge and wisdom for the nervous flyer.  An absolute gem of an episode and Simon's answers are brilliant. Lovefly Courses  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithoutfear #anxiety #aviation #lovefly #pilots #turbulence #claustrophobia #cleithrophobia Private Members Group: https://lovefly.podia.com  Lovefly Co...

Meet Suzanne... Suzanne’s fear of flying began suddenly at 21 , despite never having experienced a bad flight or aviation incident. She went through years of avoiding flying , including periods lasting more than a decade. She tried Flying Without Fear courses , books and other techniques over many years, with varying degrees of success. A particularly difficult experience saw her refused boarding...

In this episode of the Lovefly podcast, Paul speaks with Andrea about her 35-year battle with flight anxiety and trapped panic. After an offhand remark during a 1991 flight triggered a panic attack, Andrea spent decades avoiding air travel, missing out on family trips, and struggling with anticipatory dread. Discover how she broke a 35-year avoidance loop using full-scenario visualization, EFT tap...

Captain Steve Jangelis, Safety Chair, Air Line Pilots Association International Captain Steve Jangelis is the Aviation Safety Chair for the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l Air Safety Organization. The ALPA Air Safety Organization has over 450 line-pilot volunteer safety subject matter experts and is the largest non-governmental safety organization in the world, representing over 80,000 pilots a...

Brent Keyes is Director of Aviation and he manages a Part 91 corporate flight department for domestic and international operations based in Florida, USA. Lovefly Courses  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithoutfear #anxiety #aviation #lovefly #pilots #turbulence #claustrophobia #cleithrophobia Private Members Group: https://lovefly.podia.com  Lovefly...

In this episode of the Lovefly Podcast, Paul Tizzard talks to Jade Whyley about her lifelong fear of flying and the traumatic experiences that shaped it from childhood. Jade shares how anxiety and avoidance affected her relationships, holidays and family life, and how therapy, education, community support and gradual exposure helped her rebuild her confidence. After years of struggling, Jade recen...

Amy Julia Becker joined Paul Tizzard on the Lovefly Podcast discussing how it felt to trust Delta Airlines with her daughter Penny, flying on her own as a young adult with disability. Amy Julia Becker invites people to reimagine the good life through her writing and  speaking  on disability, faith, and culture. She is the author of  To Be Made Well ,  White Picket Fences ,  Small Talk , and  A Goo...

What is the case for fear of flying courses and resources?  John and Paul discuss this and includes a call to action if you are involved in aviation in any way whatsoever. Lovefly Courses  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithout fear #anxiety #aviation #lovefly #pilots #turbulence #claustrophobia #cleithrophobia Private Members Group: https://lovefly...

Meet Gill... 'I'm 72, retired and living Somerset with my partner, three dogs and two goats. I love the countryside and still enjoy horse-riding and dog walking.  I've one son, a Vietnamese daughter in law and two grandsons, now living in Malaysia.' Gill has to travel now otherwise, she will miss out on visiting her Grandsons. Lovefly Courses  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @lovefly...

In this episode of the Lovefly Podcast, host Paul sits down with Joanna to discuss her incredible journey from severe flight anxiety to taking 14 flights in a single year. Joanna breaks down the practical strategies that helped her reclaim her freedom: from changing seat locations to understanding turbulence and using aviation education as a shield against panic. What you'll learn in this episode:...

Josh Aronson.  Navigating an airport can be overwhelming, but flying with autism or severe flight anxiety adds an entirely different layer of sensory friction. In this episode of the Lovefly Podcast, we sit down with international journalist and neurodiversity advocate Josh Aronson. Josh flies constantly and shares exactly how he manages traveling the world on the autistic spectrum. From cracking...

Did you use to fly with ease, but now the mere thought of an airplane cabin triggers intense panic and heart palpitations? The problem might not be the flight itself—it could be your hormones. In this episode of the Lovefly Podcast, we sit down with former NHS nurse and specialized Menopause Coach Caroline Milne to pull back the curtain on the hidden biological link between perimenopause and sudde...

"Jon Hilton is an award-winning inclusion and belonging leader with 33 years’ experience across the travel and aviation industry, spanning operational roles, corporate sales and, more recently, diversity, equity and inclusion. At Virgin Atlantic, Jon works across the organisation to help shape a culture where every voice is heard, every experience is valued and inclusion is reflected not only...

Dr. Martin M. Antony is Professor and Chair in the Department of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University. Previously, he was founding director of both the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic and the Psychology Residency Program at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.  He was also Clinical and Training Lead for the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program. He is a fellow of the Royal Society o...

You are going to love this guy's story telling. A Brit that has moved to Australia and what that means for someone with a fear of flying, heights, claustrophobia. Lovefly Courses  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithout fear #anxiety #aviation #lovefly #pilots #turbulence #claustrophobia #cleithrophobia Private Members Group: https://lovefly.podia.co...

Gita Brown has been a member of the Lovefly community for such a long time now. She gives so much with her experience and time. Now, she is sharing her wisdom via a 21 day self care program. Lovefly Courses  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithout fear #anxiety #aviation #lovefly #pilots #turbulence #claustrophobia #cleithrophobia Private Members Gro...

In this episode you will take a deep dive into what Aviation Security is all about and hear from an established Global Expert in this topic - Andrew McGowan from Delta Airlines. Andrew joined the Royal Air Force straight from college as a (very young) Policeman and went on to serve for 22 years in various roles including general Policing, Nuclear Weapon Security, Aviation Security, and VIP Securit...

Today, we talk about breathing!  Breathwork expert Jane Randall joins us with Laura Greenham who has been helped by Lovefly AND Breathwork with Jane. About Jane: I spent the early part of my career as an Air Hostess flying with British Caledonian flying both short and long haul to West African, North and South Americas and Europe my first long haul was to Abidjan on the Ivory Coast with Blue Sky h...

"I'm Corrina, I'm 48 years old and I live in beautiful Newquay, Cornwall. I run a catering business and have 2 little boys. Ive always loved to see the world, I just didn't like the journey part! I'm so proud of what I've overcome since finding Lovefly and one thing is certain... I will never ever stop flying" Lovefly Courses  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #f...

In this fascinating episode of the Lovefly Fear of Flying Podcast, we welcome back aviation trainer and author Mike Lawson from SkyPeople to uncover what cabin crew training is REALLY like behind the scenes. Mike Lawson is an aviation professional and novelist. After working for a number of airlines in various positions from cabin crew to management, Mike now holds the title of Training, Outreach...

In this powerful episode of the Lovefly Fear of Flying Podcast, former Heathrow Airport armed police inspector Jonathan Shard shares what REALLY happens behind the scenes to keep passengers safe. From airport security and aviation policing to aircraft safety, passenger screening, AI scanning technology, and emergency response training — this episode gives nervous flyers a rare insider perspective...

What happens when your fear of flying becomes so overwhelming that you walk away from the boarding gate? In this emotional and inspiring episode of the Lovefly Fear of Flying Podcast, Gosia returns to share her incredible transformation — from being absolutely terrified of flying to confidently travelling across Europe and preparing for a long-haul Dreamliner flight to Jamaica. Just a few years ag...

Claire Lemiski is a Training Captain and Approved Check Pilot at Porter Airlines. Her career has evolved around the Dash 8-400, from flight testing and flying a corporate shuttle at Bombardier Aerospace, to line flying and management at Porter, and international ferry flights during the pandemic.  She is passionate about providing mentorship and encouragement to new and aspiring pilots. Claire is...

What really happens behind the scenes to keep air travel safe? In this fascinating episode of the Lovefly Fear of Flying Podcast, former Canadian intelligence officer Andrew Kirsch reveals the hidden world of airport security, covert surveillance, and the unseen layers of protection that help keep passengers safe every day. If you struggle with a fear of flying, this conversation offers a rare ins...