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Fear of flying help from a team of aviation experts and Lovefly graduates...all at various stages of managing their fear. Lovefly Podcast is independent.

  1. 8 hrs ago

    Ep. 288 - Jon Martin Virgin Atlantic Airways

    "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 in how people work, but in how customers experience the brand. His role spans LGBTQIA+ inclusion, disability, women in aviation, ethnicity, wellbeing and wider belonging, with a focus on turning lived experience into meaningful and lasting change. Jon is passionate about moving inclusion beyond statements and policies. His work brings together colleagues, leaders, customers, partners and communities to remove barriers, challenge assumptions and ensure people from all backgrounds have a genuine voice in the decisions that affect them. He was named Outstanding Network Lead of the Year at the Rainbow Honours 2025 and featured in the 2026 Attitude 101, empowered by Bentley, which celebrates 101 outstanding trailblazers whose work has contributed to the global LGBTQ+ community in a game-changing way. Jon was also included in the prestigious Pride Power List, created by Diversity Umbrella in association with Stonewall and published in The Guardian. The list is regarded as a definitive guide to LGBTQIA+ people and allies working towards true equality and inclusion.  At the heart of Jon’s work is a simple but powerful belief: when people feel seen, heard and valued, they do not just belong - they thrive". 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.com  Lovefly Courses & Resources: https://linkup.shop/lovefly Intro Music 'Fearless' Daniel King   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. Jul 8

    Ep. 287 - Professor Martin Antony

    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 of Canada and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, a member of the Order of Ontario, and he is a past president of the Canadian Psychological Association and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. He has published 34 books and over 330 scientific articles and chapters in areas related to cognitive behavior therapy and anxiety-related disorders. He has given more than 575 invited presentations to audiences across four continents, and has been interviewed, featured, or quoted more than 500 times in various print, radio, television, and online media outlets, including BBC News, CBC, Chatelaine Magazine, CNN, CTV, the Globe and Mail, National Post, New York Times, O (Oprah) Magazine, Prevention Magazine, Reader’s Digest, Scientific American Mind, Toronto Star, USA Today, Washington Post, and many others. 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.com  Lovefly Courses & Resources: https://linkup.shop/lovefly       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Jun 17

    Ep. 284 - Andrew McGowan Aviation Security Specialist Delta Airlines

    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 Security.  He completed operational tours, in Afghanistan as part of the NATO ISAF Military Police force in Kabul, and later in Iraq on the UK’s Operation Herrick deployment.  His last 8 years in the RAF saw him posted to Number 32 (The Royal) Squadron where he had responsibility for the security planning and execution of RAF flights carrying the UK’s Royal Family members and UK Government ministers including the PM. In 2012, his RAF days came to an end and he formally retrained in Aviation Security Management, going on to work for Thomson Airways (now TUI Airlines) as the Airline Security Manager.  Since 2017 Andrew has been serving as a Regional Corporate Security Manager for Delta Airlines, covering Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.  In this role, Andrew helps protect the airline’s customers, staff, and assets from any unlawful acts and security risks across the region, working closely with Airport Security departments, various Governmental Security organisations, Law Enforcement agencies, and equivalent teams in other Airlines. In his spare time, Andrew is a British Swimming Technical Official, and his highlight (so far) has been officiating at the Swim England National Finals at Sheffield in 2025. Lovefly Courses www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithout fear #anxiety #aviation #lovefly #pilots #turbulence #claustrophobia #cleithrophobia #aviationsecurity #aviation #virginatlantic Private Members Group: https://lovefly.podia.com  Lovefly Courses & Resources: https://linkup.shop/lovefly Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Jun 10

    Ep. 283 - Breathwork with Jane Randall and Laura Greenham

    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 holidays……. I have continued to travel throughout my life and now regularly fly to Canada and New Zealand to visit my children.  After raising my family I indulged in my passion of horses and being a competitor competed in my first International Dressage test four years later. This led to me becoming a Performance Coach for Equestrians and a MSc in Sports Coaching.  I soon realised that the challenges I was helping people with in sport were the same that people face in every day life including anxiety around flying. Now I coach people in all walks of life wrapping my performance coaching around functional breathing practices, daily practices that can be done anywhere to overcome pressure, anxiety, overthinking and confidence so that they can focus on the the things that matter to them.  My approach is supportive, grounded in science  giving people the tools to regulate their nervous system. Repeating the logo of B’Cal “We never forget you have a choice”  If we choose to we can all make changes - just like Laura who conquered her sky! Jane Randall - Signaturebreath.com / instagram @signature_breath_ / facebook @janerandall Contact : jane@signaturebreath.com About Laura: I'm Laura Greenham, a wedding and portrait photographer from Berkshire. I have been part of the LoveFly Community since 2012 and have found it absolutely fantastic. As someone who suffers from claustrophobia and having experienced intense nervousness around flying, I wanted to share my recent journey with you how I’ve learned to manage my anxiety and build confidence in the air using LoveFly Knowledge and practical breathing techniques and mind set shifts with Jane. This has helped me get through the long-awaited build up to the trip, the airport to being on the plane. I'm excited to "look forward" to future trips away! 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.com  Lovefly Courses & Resources: https://linkup.shop/lovefly Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. May 27

    Ep. 281 - Mike Lawson, Author and SkyPeople What Cabin Crew REALLY train for

    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 and Project Manager at SkyPeople Training where he manages the training products for both Cabin Crew and Pilots for airlines both in the UK and across the globe. His novel, WINGING IT, reflects on all of his experiences gained at 40,000ft. With more than 22 years in aviation, Mike shares incredible stories from airlines across the world, explains how cabin crew are trained to keep passengers safe, and reveals why modern aviation safety standards are more rigorous than ever. From emergency procedures and aviation security to conflict management, wet drills, first aid and crew communication, this episode gives nervous flyers a rare insight into the professionalism behind every commercial flight. Mike also discusses: ️ The difference between UK and European cabin crew training ️ Why aviation remains one of the safest forms of travel ️ How cabin crew manage disruptive passengers ️ What’s changed since Covid ️ The reality of working for airlines behind the glamour ️ Wild stories from bankrupt airlines and chaotic operations ️ Why cabin crew need empathy, resilience and calm under pressure ️ How SkyPeople helps future cabin crew launch aviation careers We also chat about Mike’s new aviation romcom Winging It, inspired by his years flying around the world. Whether you’re a nervous flyer, aviation enthusiast, aspiring cabin crew member, or simply curious about what really happens behind the cabin door, this episode is packed with insight, humour and reassurance. Lovefly helps nervous flyers feel calmer, more informed and more confident about flying through expert interviews, real experiences and practical support. 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.com Lovefly Courses & Resources https://linkup.shop/lovefly   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Fear of flying help from a team of aviation experts and Lovefly graduates...all at various stages of managing their fear. Lovefly Podcast is independent.

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