Lovefly

Lovefly

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.

Episodes

October 15, 2025 111 mins

Louie joined us in August 2024 talking how he was overcoming his fear of flying to be able to take his family away. As someone in the emergency services, you think he would be unafraid however...like the rest of us, despite the training required for his job, he has fears too. This is the update, a year on. What has he managed since then?  Well, he has put himself forward for a long haul flight and in this episode he shares what wor...

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Laura's story is one of practical steps and inspiration. From the realisation that she needed to face her fear of flying and then what she did to overcome it.   This is a great tale with Yorkshire twist to it.  Enjoy.

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After spending the past 4 years training as a pilot, Emmaline is currently a First Officer on the ATR 72/42 flying around the UK. Emmaline has spent most of her career in Aviation where she has worked as Cabin Crew and as a Flight Planner in Operations.

Emmaline's story is very inspiring and also gives you a terrific glimpse into the training pilots have to go through to be able to take your flight.

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Jeffrey D. Sharon is the author of The Great Balancing Act: An Insider’s Guide to the Human Vestibular System. He is the director of the Balance and Falls Center and an associate professor in the Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery Division at the University of California, San Francisco.

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As Head of Flight Operations at the CAA I have responsibility for the oversight of all commercial aircraft operations; oversight of commercial Approved Training Organisations, and for the standards of Flight Crew Licensing, Instructors and Examiners.

I have been in that role since 2019, having been in the CAA as Flight Ops Manager - Aeroplanes role for 2½ years overseeing fixed wing commercial activity.

Prior to joining the CAA I w...

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John has had an awesome aviation career and just loves it! Talking about safety, flying, preparing and what it takes to be a pilot. John graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science Double Major in Aviation Flight Science and Aviation Administration. He holds an ATP MEL/Commercial SEL, CFI-CFII ASEL, and has several type ratings, the most recent of which is a Gulfstream G-VII earned in 2023. John has conduc...

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This is Sarah Holmes and her story.  Sarah was booked and ready to attend our course in Manchester in April 2025 and then, she became ill. She was gutted but still determined to fly two months later. So, what was she to do?!  This is what she did and what you can learn from too.

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This is Derrick Lacey - Born and raised near St. Louis, MO in the US. and been married to his beautiful wife Jen for 11 years and has two wonderful children. This is his story of how he started to overcome fear of flying.

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Dave Geer is Senior Vice President - Operations at Virgin Atlantic and was appointed to this role in September 2020.  He is responsible for large parts of Virgin Atlantic’s operations, including flight operations, pilots, cabin crew, inflight services, crew logistics, property & facilities and business resilience. Dave is also the executive sponsor of Virgin Atlantic’s VALUED network (Virgin Atlantic Loves Unity & Ethnic Diversity)...

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Collette Whiting is the Chief Operating Officer of a UK-based manufacturing business with a global footprint - but she’s also someone who knows first-hand what it’s like to live with a fear of flying. After years of avoiding air travel, Collette committed to overcoming her fear and has since completed 17 flights in just 12 months as part of her personal journey. She brings a blend of lived experience and honest reflection, sharing ...

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Lara brings her huge experience of working with trapped energy, trauma and much more. She is super experienced and you will get a lot from listening to her explain some therapies that maybe, you haven't considered yet.  She is available to privately consult and although, she is based in Canada, she treats on Zoom too.

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Wow, this is a super inspiring story full of practical tips, inspirational wisdom and the occasional swear word!  Ben is great. He is a member of the Lovefly Lounge and so we have shared his journey with him since he joined just a few months ago.

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Cazz is a fan of Lovefly and was desperate to overcome her fear of flying - especially living in Australia adds an extra travel by air pressure!  Full of practical tips and things that Cazz used to be able to fly to Japan and with the even more extra pressure of being a parent and not wanting to pass on the fear.

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Mark is a member of the Lovefly community, consuming podcasts and using hypnotherapy to help with his fear of flying.  He tells us how he literally left his partner to go on holiday without him in October 2024. Four months later, he took a flight and was a changed person. Listen to how he did that.  Lovefly Courses  FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #lovefly #flyingwithoutfear #anxiety #pilots

 

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Meet Phil Cain... Phil is a great friend of our special friend Captain Bing Bong Peter Higgins

'I Spent 30yrs in the Met Police, the last 15 as a Detective. On leaving I wanted to fulfil a passion I've always had - working in aviation and I was able to do that. I've worked at Gatwick for a number of years both on a Resilience Team and for the last couple of year...

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Meet Father and Son, John and Roy Diggory. John is a retired Pilot and Training Standards Captain, dutiful husband, proud father to three and hands-on grandad to six.​   "When Roy suggested writing this book together, I thought that it was a great opportunity to do something together and to share my passion and reassurance with those who find plane travel difficult. I have always loved flying, and I hope that my years of exper...

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In this episode, Paul welcomes Emily Burrell, a prominent figure in the Lovefly community, who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming her fear of flying. From her childhood anxieties to memorable encounters, like meeting Bruno Mars, Emily narrates how she faced her fears, embraced aviation knowledge, and gradually transformed her flying experiences into moments of empowerment and joy. Her candid storytelling and practical tips ...

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Ally shares some brilliant fear of flying tips to help you. There are even a couple of tips in here that were new to us too!  Well done Ally :)   Check it out.

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Welcome to this week's special episode of the Lovefly Podcast, where we dive into the transformative journey of overcoming the fear of flying. Join us as we sit down with three remarkable guests - Emma, Jenna, and Joanne - each hailing from different corners of the globe. They share their personal experiences and triumphs with the Lovefly 30-Day Programme.

Discover how this carefully crafted program helped them tackle their anxiety...

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In this episode, join us as we dive into the world of aviation with Chris Short from Virgin Atlantic. Chris, who accidentally found his passion in the industry over two decades ago, shares his journey from ground handling to overseeing training for front-line teams. Discover the rigorous training and safety measures in place for crew and airport staff, designed to ensure every flight is secure and enjoyable.

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