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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 experience and insider knowledge can help others to really understand how safe it is to fly."

Roy has spent his career working in behavioural sci...

Welcome to the Lovefly podcast, where Paul Tizzard, a seasoned Fear of Flying Coach, provides insights and encouragement for nervous flyers. 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 offer a relatable and enlightening perspective for anyone struggling with flight anxiety. Don't miss...

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.  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses www.afar.aero FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp

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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, embrace the skies, and finally find the excitement in travel that they've longed for. With insights from various experts and real-life success stories, this episode is a...

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.

Listen in as Chris recounts his personal battle with anxiety and how he overcame it, offering a relatable perspective for many listeners. This episode is filled with reassuring insights into...

Welcome to the Lovefly Podcast. This episode features Jason Blackman, a prominent member of the Lovefly community, who shares his inspiring journey from a terrified flyer to someone who enjoys air travel. Join us as Jason reveals how understanding the science and routines of flying, as well as connecting with other nervous flyers, transformed his flying experience. Discover tips, insights, and encouragement to help you navigate your fear of flying and embrace the joy of travel.  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp  #fearofflying #anxiety #lovefly #flyingwithoutfear 

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Meet Barb! A prolific contributor to the Lovefly Facebook group with her facts and top tips. She is not completely over her fear but, at the time of recording, she has now managed 16 flights ... without the anticipatory anxiety and even managing to walk about during the flight. As you know, these are not small achievements at all.  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #lovefly #anxiety #flyingwithoutfear 

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Rachel is a great guest and this is her second outing with us!  She is inspiring and wise in equal measure - which you will realise when you hear how much she has had to overcome.  We are talking about Panic Attacks and Phobias in general and she has a few great mic drop moments!  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #anxiety #flyingwithoutfear #lovefly #panicattacks #phobias

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Marc talks to Lovefly about the global safety reach that the CAE has.  Training pilots, both civil and military to make the world of Commercial Aviation safer and safer all the time. Lovefly have used CAE simulators for their 121 courses and they are just like flying.  You will hear so much that is going to reassure you - you will be amazed and reassured. www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/  FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #lovefly #cae #flyingwithoutfear 

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Marc Parent has served as CAE’s President and Chief Executive Officer since...

Sarah, I'm 39 years old and living in Solihull, a few junctions down from Birmingham Airport! Hobbies include coaching U16 girls football, Disney and live music!  This is her story of hope. She gives a lot of credit to the podcast but she has done the work. Incredibly inspiring story. www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp  #fearofflying #anxiety #lovefly #flyingwithoutfear 

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Lovefly special focussing on the subject of 'Control, in particular, not having any.' Also, we will be talking about anticipatory anxiety too as that is also important.  Join Melissa, Sheryl and Ash, all committed members of the Lovefly community as we discuss control.  Loads of great chat and advice for you.  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #flyingwithoutfear #lovefly 

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Giorgos is a member of our Lovefly community and hear what happened when he decided 'enough is enough'.  How he started to overcome his fears of flying and what he plans to do next. Very relatable and maybe, even some approaches in this episode you have not thought of... www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #mxoety #flyingwithoutfear #lovefly 

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Patty is super inspiring, has a terrific mindset and despite her fear of flying is just travelling all over the place.  You really must park your FOMO when listening to this as she has had some terrific adventures. Anyway, nice positive episode with a few tips plus, tons of inspiration!  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp @pattytraveladventures #fearofflying #flightanxiety #travel #lovefly #flyingwithoutfear  

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Dean Thomas shared a fabulous video of him surprising his son after not flying for 29 years in our Lovefly Facebook group. This is a great story of hope and inspiration - especially thinking about the impact upon others when you have a fear of flying.  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp  #fearofflying #lovefly #flyingwithoutfear 

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Join the Lovefly podcast as Paul Tizard, Fear of Flying Coach since 1997, leads listeners through an insightful conversation with David Stanyer, a podcast listener and aviator enthusiast, who shares his remarkable journey of overcoming a crippling fear of flying. David opens up about how he transitioned from sheer terror to confidence, driven by a desire to explore the world with his young daughter. Discover David's strategic approach, from daily podcast engagements and educational resources to exposure therapy and practical coping mechanisms, and how he embraced each step with commitment and bravery. Listen as David's inspiring story illustrates the power...

Bobby Dutton is a professional speaker, entrepreneur, and performer. He's also a licensed commercial pilot and flight instructor -- for fun.  

Thriving at the intersection of engineering and art, Dutton created an event production company in 2004, built on the statement "Music is No Longer a Spectator Sport." His team (now called GBM6) is about making people happy, through legendary events. His newest venture, Think Like a Pilot, delivers unique and invigorating keynotes and workshops to apply the benefits of "pilot thinking" to everyday life.

Bobby's work and sessions have won him awards internationally, and he wa...

Anita Brown, lives in Tauranga New Zealand, works in Hamilton and holidays in Te Kaha with a side of anywhere is the world with the help of the Lovefly group and Lovefly Lounge and a Mc Donald’s thick-shake! Talking fear of flying, claustrophobia and anticipatory anxiety...This is a longer episode but is brilliant and is packed full of totally relatable information to help you. Courses www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ Lovefly Lounge - https://lovefly.podia.com/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #lovefly #claustrophobia #anxiety 

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Meet the super inspiring Sarah who not only found a way to get over her long established fears of flying but also tells a great story of how it all came full circle.  Talking about anticipatory anxiety and claustrophobia. www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp  #fearofflying #anxiety #claustrophobia #lovefly #flyingwithoutfear 

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Hester Grainger is an ADHD coach, speaker and co-founder of Perfectly Autistic which she runs with her husband Kelly. The former radio and TV presenter was diagnosed with ADHD in her forties after Kelly and their children were diagnosed as autistic / ADHD. Working with organisations to raise awareness of neurodiversity in the workplace, they also help support neurodivergent customers. They have worked with everyone Royal Caribbean, Heathrow Express and on a year long project with TUI. 

Hester is a regular in the press and on podcasts, even going viral after clips from her interview on ADHD Chatter w...

Welcome to the Lovefly podcast! Join Paul Tizzard, Lovefly Fear of Flying Coach, as he welcomes James McHugh to share his inspiring journey of overcoming the fear of flying. Discover how James, a crane operator with a crippling fear of air travel, transformed his anxiety into excitement through sheer determination and a deep dive into aviation knowledge. Learn about the experiences and strategies that helped him transition from a nervous flyer relying on medication to a confident traveler eager for his next flight. Whether you're struggling with a fear of flying or seeking inspiration to conquer any fear, this...

Paul Tizzard, Lovefly Fear of Flying Coach chats with Trisha, CEO of The Interaction Group, Global Leader for Passenger Safety Cards and this is a fascinating episode. There may be a few trigger moments (potentially) as we discuss lessons learned from historical accidents.  However, please stay with it as you should be massively reassured by what Trisha has to share.  https://safetycards.com/ www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #lovefly #fearofflying #safetycards #flyingwithoutfear #aviation 

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Captain 'Flyman Simon' jumps on the podcast to talk about his new product 'Turbulence Trio' Also, talking about all the recent aviation incidents too.  #fearofflying #lovefly #turbulence #flyingwithoutfear www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/  FB = Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp

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Join Paul Tizard and C.L., who shares her incredible journey of overcoming her inherited fear of flying, which stemmed from childhood experiences and her mother's own phobia. Adopted from the Philippines and having traveled the world since infancy, Claire candidly discusses how she managed to tackle her anxieties despite being a frequent flyer.

In this episode, Claire recounts pivotal moments, including attending a fear of flying course and the deep personal work she undertook to understand and conquer her fears. Through self-discipline, journaling, and exploring subconscious triggers, Claire's transformation is not just about flying—it’s an i...

Meet Raj, a professional golfer, who missed loads of flights and nearly gave up his dream of playing professional golf. Raj talks us through exactly what he did to overcome his fear of flying, stuff you can do too...and it is very inspiring.  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ Join our Private Members Group: https://lovefly.podia.com/   - FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #anxiety #lovefly 

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In this week's episode of the Lovefly podcast, we are joined by Lisa Raggatt, a valued member of the Lovefly community. Lisa shares her personal journey of overcoming the fear of flying, recounting her early anxieties, the transformative experiences at fear-of-flying courses, and her eventual triumph in the skies. Her story is one of resilience and determination, illustrating how she moved from the terror of turbulence to a newfound confidence in air travel. Listen in to hear how Lisa's story can inspire others to confront and conquer their own fears, with support from the Lovefly community. www.lovefly.co...

Meet Carlin whom Paul Tizzard was lucky enough to present with at the IATA safety conference 2024 in Marrakech.  Dr. Carlin is amazing with her knowledge, her background, her curiosity and she tells us all about her fascinating research too into Cabin Crew Leadership.  #lovefly #flyingwithoutfear #anxiety #breeze www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp

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In this week's episode, we welcome Joanna Kalafatis, an actress and travel writer, who shares her journey of overcoming a fear of flying while pursuing her career. Joanna divides her time between Greece and the U.S., and despite her travel anxiety, she continues to explore the world and share her experiences through her travel blog, "Lose the Map."

Joanna talks candidly about her fear, which started after a turbulent takeoff in 2018, and the methods she uses to manage her anxiety while flying. She discusses cognitive behavioral therapy, grounding techniques, and the importance of focusing on the...

2024 into 2025. The Lovefly team meet to chat in a structured, un structured way!  Looking back, feeling grateful and humbled by the amazing people we have met and, hopefully, helped this year.  Looking forward... A few announcements of upcoming products too...To find out more about what we do www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/  #fearofflying #lovefly #anxiety #aviation #flyingwithoutfear 

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Welcome to this week's episode of the Lovefly podcast! Join Paul Tizzard as he delves into the world of aviation engineering and maintenance with the Instagram famous StigAviation.  Stig is an accomplished aircraft maintenance technician with over 25 years in the industry. Stig shares his journey from being an auto mechanic to becoming a pivotal figure in aviation maintenance, emphasizing the importance of safety, continual learning, and the intricate systems that keep planes airworthy.

Listen as Stig explains the rigorous process of maintaining aircraft, the redundancy systems that ensure safety, and how modern technology and human diligence prevent p...

In this week's episode, we welcome Nicole, the owner of MediFlight, a third-generation aviation medical training company. Nicole shares her vast experience as a paramedic and a trainer for first aid and mental fitness for pilots and flight attendants, emphasizing the importance of high-quality training in handling in-flight medical emergencies.

Nicole explains how MediFlight, established over 50 years ago, focuses on training aviation professionals to manage both physical and mental health crises effectively. With courses covering a range of medical situations such as panic attacks, hyperventilation, and chronic illnesses, Nicole stresses the significance of practical training in ensuring...

Welcome to this week's episode of the Lovefly podcast, where we have an enlightening conversation with Josh Hooper, a seasoned pilot with over 22 years of extensive aviation experience. Josh began his career in Lethbridge, Alberta, and has since flown a wide range of aircraft while advancing from skydive pilot to airline Captain.

As we dive into his journey, Josh shares intriguing stories about the different stages of his career, highlighting the skills and dedication required to excel in the aviation industry. From discussing the crucial roles of captain and first officer to debunking myths about aircraft safety...

Julia DeNey founded Sense-ational You, an adaptive apparel company for sensory children and adults who need help with sensory regulation. While at Cornell University, Julia established and ran a volunteer partnership with a local autism preschool for her sorority. From this passion, she focused her fashion studies on the special needs of autistic children. She began building Sense-ational You after graduating in 2020. During this time, Julia also got a job in special education to work hands-on with the students she was designing for. She is on a mission to increase the inclusion and success of neurodivergent children through clothing...

Jessica is a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Retired Airline ACA - Safety Compliance and Trainer, Human Factors Specialist and also, a Professor, Aircraft Maintenance at Centennial College.  Wow!  Jessica has so much reassuring information for those with a fear of flying that want to understand about aircraft maintenance and engineering.  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ Lovefly Membership Club, Lovefly Lounge - https://lovefly.podia.com/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp #fearofflying #aviation #lovefly #flyingwithoutfear #westjet #maintenance #engineering

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Meet Kirsten...

Now into her 7th season with the team, Kirsten generally flies in the lead position during formation displays. Wingwalking is her one true love in life; nothing can beat zooming across the globe performing handstands and climbing around flying aircraft with your best friends! A background in trapeze and aerial circus led to Kirsten's involvement on the team, with skills in strength and flexibility working to her advantage on the wing. When not climbing around her beloved biplanes, you can find Kirsten teaching aerial circus, cooking, riding motorbikes, practicing yoga, and focusing on her artwork...

Sharon is in our Lovefly Facebook group which is where we spotted her...she has a long way to go to overcome her fear of flying however, she is super determined.  There are a few triggering comments within this episode but it is her real lived experience and perception of flying.  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ Lovefly Lounge - Private Members Group https://lovefly.podia.com/ FB - Lovefly Insta @loveflyhelp 

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Jennifer Divac has been trying to overcome her fear of around 25 plus years.  This is a very inspiring story packed with fear of flying tips that you can implement yourself.  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ Membership group - https://lovefly.podia.com/ FB - Lovefly Insta - @loveflyhelp

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Mike was very candid in his episode and told us before he joined that,

Becky talks about how her fear of flying was possibly triggered by a bereavement.  She also talks about what she did next to start to overcome her fear of flying. Great little tips in here for the nervous flyer. Courses - www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/  Membership Group - https://lovefly.podia.com/ #fearofflying #flyingwithoutfear #anxiety #lovefly 

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Rayne has been in the lovely group for many years and she even helped Paul with his research a couple of years ago. She is a great character who is joined by her daughter. This is a great story and episode.  Also, very inspiring for anyone fighting a fear of flying. www.lovefly.co.uk/courses www.lovefly.podia.com (new membership site) #fearofflying #flyingwithoutfear #anxiety #lovefly  

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Join us for the 200th episode of the Lovefly podcast.  This special episode is a celebration of overcoming fears, featuring insights from aviation experts, psychologists, and members of the Lovefly community who have conquered their fear of flying.

Special guest Sir Richard Branson shares his journey and support for Virgin's Fear of Flying program, while Lovefly heroes provide top tips and inspiration for listeners embarking on their own journeys to overcome flight anxiety. Discover the power of education, self-compassion, and community support in transforming your flying experience.

Whether you're a first-time listener or a regular, t...