101 episodi
The Pilots Pandemic Emma Laczko and Maddie Miller
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A podcast that aims at breaking the stigma of mental health in aviation; Talking about what many aviators are thinking or feeling but are unable to say out of fear.
Expect the real, the raw, and no bullsh*t discussions about mental health in aviation, current events in the avworld, with guest speakers sharing how they navigate a life in flight.
Hosted and founded by Emma Laczko. A second generation instrument pilot, and creator of the aeromedical reform petition.
Co-Hosted by Maddie Miller, an aviation wellness expert, pilot wife and former airline employee. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepilotspandemic/support
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#104 Fareed Guyot: Navigating the special issuance pathway. Pilot mental health advocate.
This week’s guest is an honorary favorite of The Pilots Pandemic Podcast, Cargo Pilot, Fareed Guyot. Fareed has been an ardent supporter of mental health reform in aviation and shared our message of mental health advocacy on EAA radio at Osh Kosh last year as well as most recently on his local news network. Fareed has successfully navigated the Special Issuance process for generalized anxiety and will be joining us in Washington DC as part of the Pilot Mental Health Campaign to lobby our congressional leaders for change. Fareed shares about his career track to the airlines and what he went through during his journey to his Special Issuance medical.
If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
SOCIAL LINKS-
Instagram:
https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic
https://instagram.com/emneonicon
https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix
https://instagram.com/pilotmentalhealth
Link for aeromedical reform petition:
https://www.change.org/apilotspandemic
WEBSITE: https://msha.ke/thepilotspandemic/
www.pmhc.org
SPONSORS:
www.avi-foods.com @avi_foods_co
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#103 NGPA Palm Springs winter warm up recap. Complaints, cactuses, and cyber trucks…
We are solo this week and recapping all of our highlights after attending the NGPA winter warm up expo in Palm Springs, CA. From the cholla garden to the club and everything in between. Listen now to hear more… If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
SOCIAL LINKS-
Instagram:
https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic
https://instagram.com/emneonicon
https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix
https://instagram.com/pilotmentalhealth
Link for aeromedical reform petition:
https://www.change.org/apilotspandemic
WEBSITE: https://msha.ke/thepilotspandemic/
www.pmhc.org
SPONSORS:
www.avi-foods.com @avi_foods_co
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#102 Zack Friedman: Navigating the FAAs SSRI SI pathway. Pilot Mental Health and reform advocate.
Our guest this week is Zack Friedman. Zack is an incredibly outspoken aeromedical reform advocate who we connected with on LinkedIn. In 2022 after seeking his medical for flight training he hit a road block for disclosing treatment for anxiety and acne. Zack has been waiting to get back in left seat for almost 2 years. On this episode he walks us through his experience so far, which highlights the many inconsistencies and flaws with the FAA aeromedical system and mental health policies. Listen now to hear more… If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
SOCIAL LINKS-
Instagram:
https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic
https://instagram.com/emneonicon
https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix
https://instagram.com/pilotmentalhealth
Link for aeromedical reform petition:
https://www.change.org/apilotspandemic
WEBSITE: https://msha.ke/thepilotspandemic/
www.pmhc.org
SPONSORS:
www.avi-foods.com @avi_foods_co
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#101 Two pilots lost to suicide in one day: RIP former guest Jon Dvorak & TX Pilot, Logan James.
TW: Suicide. This past week the aviation community lost two more pilots to suicide, one being our former guest and friend of the podcast… Jon Dvorak. We are absolutely heartbroken & devastated by this news and our deepest condolences go out to everyone involved. The very same day we learned about Jon we also found out about Logan Timothy James. The instrument rated Private Pilot in Paris, TX who took his own life in an airplane that same Thursday. This weeks episode is not an easy listen but we encourage you to tune in to not just this episode but Jon Dvoraks as well, episode #72. We are calling on all of you now more than ever to please join us at the Pilot Mental Health Campaign PMHC.org and sign the pilots pandemic aeromedical reform petition. If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
SOCIAL LINKS-
Instagram:
https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic
https://instagram.com/emneonicon
https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix
https://instagram.com/pilotmentalhealth
Link for aeromedical reform petition:
https://www.change.org/apilotspandemic
WEBSITE: https://msha.ke/thepilotspandemic/
www.pmhc.org
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#100 Tony Stewart: pilot loses medical for seeking mental health care.
Our guest this week is Tony Stewart. Tony is a pilot, outdoor enthusiast, musician, and Coast Guard veteran. He is currently fighting to get his medical back after seeking mental health care through the VA. Tony’s story is a perfect example of the broken nature of the FAA’s aeromedical system and how it affects pilots and their wellbeing. Listen now to hear more… If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
SOCIAL LINKS-
Instagram:
https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic
https://instagram.com/emneonicon
https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix
https://instagram.com/pilotmentalhealth
Link for aeromedical reform petition:
https://www.change.org/apilotspandemic
WEBSITE: https://msha.ke/thepilotspandemic/
www.pmhc.org
SPONSORS:
www.avi-foods.com @avi_foods_co
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#99 Laila Stein: NTSB Mental Health in Aviation Roundtable panelist.
Our guest this week is Laila Stein. Laila is a graduate of Western Michigan University, PMHC Board of Directors, and aviation researcher. She has published the groundbreaking study “Mental Health in Aviation: A Study of Aviation Students on Their Perceptions of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Rules Governing Mental Health” that was highlighted at the recent NTSB mental health roundtable. Laila believes many aviation safety and culture issues can be solved through data collection, analysis, and implementation. She currently works as a certified flight instructor and adjunct professor. As well as Board of Directors on the Pilot Mental Health Campaign. Join us and listen for more! If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
SOCIAL LINKS-
Instagram:
https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic
https://instagram.com/emneonicon
https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix
https://instagram.com/pilotmentalhealth
Link for aeromedical reform petition:
https://www.change.org/apilotspandemic
WEBSITE: https://msha.ke/thepilotspandemic/
www.pmhc.org
SPONSORS:
www.avi-foods.com @avi_foods_co
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepilotspandemic/support