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November 11 Ep. 305 - Dr Todd Burstain discussing Panic, Claustrophobia and Flight Anxiety
Struggling with panic, claustrophobia, or flight anxiety? In this episode of the Lovefly Fear of Flying Podcast, we dive deep into the cognitive mechanisms behind flight fear and explore actionable strategies to help you regain calm and control in the air. In this episode, Dr. Todd Burstain joins host Paul Tizzard to break down how the brain processes fear, why your survival instincts kick in during flights, and how to reframe your thoughts for stress-free travel. Dr. Todd L. Burstain, MD, is an American physician, clinical informaticist, and author with over three decades of experience in internal medicine and healthcare technology. Dr. Burstain has built an extensive career spanning clinical practice, healthcare leadership, and writing:
Education & Training: Graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Biochemistry from Rice University, earned his MD from UT Southwestern Medical Center, and completed his residency at Duke University. He holds board certifications in internal medicine and clinical informatics.
Leadership Roles: Held prominent informatics and medical leadership positions, including CCIO at UW Medicine, CMIO at Ochsner Health Systems, CMO at Tulane Medical Center, and ACMIO at University of Iowa Health Care. He also chaired Epic’s Cosmos Governing Council and founded Infinity Medical Systems
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • How the amygdala and prefrontal cortex interact during flight panic • Why fear creates cognitive shortcuts and "tunnel vision" • The difference between feeling unsafe and actually being in danger • Practical grounding techniques to manage anticipatory flight anxiety.
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Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King

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45 min
November 04 Ep. 304 - Captain Rafael Mira (Private Jet Pilot)
Are modern airplanes REALLY built to survive extreme weather and turbulence? In this episode of the Lovefly Podcast, Co founder Paul Tizzard sits down with Private Jet pilot Captain Rafael Mira to discuss aircraft stress-testing, pilot mindset, and how understanding aviation engineering can help you overcome your fear of flying. If you suffer from flight anxiety, pre-flight panic, or turbulence fear, this conversation provides grounded psychological reframing and real-world pilot insights to help you feel safe in the air.
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Lovefly Courses & Resources: https://lovefly.linkup.store/
Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King

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1 hr 26 min
October 28 Ep. 303 - Caressa Bray COO Aero Pathways
Ever wondered what pilots actually go through before stepping into a commercial cockpit? In this episode of the Lovefly podcast, host Paul Tizzard is joined by aviation operations expert and fleet manager Caressa Bray. Together, they pull back the curtain on flight training, demystifying aviation terminology, exploring how pilots handle fear and complex manoeuvres, and explaining why commercial aviation is exceptionally safe.
Caressa Bray is the Co-Founder and COO of Aero Pathways, an aviation student support and mentorship company focused on helping aspiring pilots navigate flight training with confidence. With a background in flight school operations, fleet management, and aviation education, she brings a unique perspective on the challenges students face from their first lesson through certification. Caressa is passionate about improving the student experience, strengthening retention, and helping the next generation of aviation professionals find their path in the industry. What you'll learn: The truth about airplane "stalls" and why they have nothing to do with engine failure How full-motion flight simulators prepare pilots for every scenario The rigorous safety briefings and protocols conducted before every single flight Why understanding aviation mechanics can help put an anxious flyer's mind at ease.
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 Courses & Resources: https://lovefly.linkup.store/
Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King

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47 min
October 21 Ep. 302 - BA Captain Rick and his daughter Melissa who is fighting her fear of flying
Welcome to another empowering episode of the Lovefly podcast! In this session, we sit down with Melissa—whose entire family, including her father Rick, worked in aviation for British Airways—to discuss her personal journey overcoming a severe fear of flying. Joined by veteran BA training captain Rick, this episode bridges the gap between technical aviation reality and the emotional psychology of flight anxiety.
What You'll Learn: Why growing up around aviation doesn't automatically immunize you against flight fear. How evolutionary instincts and the need for control fuel aviation anxiety. Practical, hands-on grounding techniques (like the dot-to-dot flight log and sensory blocking). Inside insights on pilot training, redundancies, and why flight crews are just as invested in safety as you are.
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
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Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King

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1 hr
October 14 Ep.301 - Ashley Peace after not flying for 20 years
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 your travel freedom. What you'll learn: How childhood experiences and unmanaged sensory triggers can fuel long-term flight anxiety. Why traditional breathing exercises don't work for everyone—and what to do instead. The "game-changing" power of keeping your eyes open during takeoff. How simple tools like ear defenders, squishy toys, and communicating with cabin crew can transform your flight experience. The importance of mentally shifting focus from flight dread to holiday excitement.
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 Courses & Resources: https://lovefly.linkup.store/
Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King

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44 min
October 07 Ep. 300 - Flyman Simon answering your fear of flying questions
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 Courses & Resources: https://lovefly.linkup.store/
Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King

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1 hr 28 min
September 30Ep. 299 - Suzanne's story - From being unable to board a plane to looking forward to Jamaica…
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 because she was so distressed about flying.

In 2022, her fear reached its lowest point when she couldn't even leave home to go to the airport for a family holiday.

She then discovered Lovefly and the 30-day programme, returning to the resources and community that had helped her in the past.

She explains how the constant exposure to other fearful flyers successfully boarding flights and arriving safely helped change her mindset.

Her biggest breakthrough came when she decided: she would only allow herself to be afraid if the pilot actually declared an emergency.

She also discovered the value of keeping her brain fully occupied, using puzzle and strategy games during the airport experience and flight.

She successfully flew to Barbados, describing it as a trip of a lifetime—and is now looking forward to Jamaica.

Suzanne now describes herself as someone who “used to be a fearful flyer.”

Her message to other fearful flyers is simple and powerful: if she could overcome a fear that had affected her for decades, change is possible.
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 Courses & Resources:
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Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King

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34 min
September 23 Ep. 298 - Andrea and her 35 year battle with anxiety and trapped panic
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 tapping, flight chunking, and the Lovefly community—and how she’s now heading to Europe! What you'll learn in this episode: Why fear of flying is often about panic and control, not plane safety. How childhood memories and offhand comments can plant seeds of flight anxiety. The danger of "stopping the mental movie" at peak panic—and how visualization fixes it.
Daily preparation habits: EFT tapping, flight footage desensitization, and positive affirmations. The 15-minute in-flight "chunking" method to stay grounded during long trips.
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 Courses & Resources: https://linkup.shop/lovefly
Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King

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53 min
September 16 Ep. 297 - Captain Steve Jangelis, Aviation Safety Chair
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 at 42 airlines in the United States and Canada.
Captain Jangelis represents ALPA as a member of the FAA/Industry Aviation Safety Team (AST) and served on several government and industry groups. These include his tenure as Industry Co-Chair for the US FAA’s Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing System (ASIAS), the Industry Co-Chair for the US FAA’s Runway Safety Council and was seated as a founding member on the US FAA’s Airport Construction Advisory Council.
Currently an Airbus A-330 Captain and formerly a Line Check Airman/Standards Pilot on the Boeing 757/767 for Delta Air Lines, Captain Jangelis has also previously flown the Airbus A320, Boeing 717, 727, and the McDonnell Douglas MD-80/90 series aircraft. Captain Jangelis has also participated in safety risk management panels on runway construction, airspace modifications, UAS, and Commercial Space integration.
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
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Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King

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48 min
September 09 Ep. 296 - Brent Keyes, Director of Aviation and Corporate Pilot
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
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Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King

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56 min

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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.