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The Pilots Pandemic

Emma Laczko and Maddie Miller

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. 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.

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01:06:53

#47: Jaime Drain: Retired FA loses Pilot Husband to...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2022/08/04

TW::: If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial or txt 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. /// This week we are joined by Jaime Drain to remember the life of her late Husband James. James was a commercial pilot who took his own life after battling depression. Jaime hopes to spread awareness through their story and touch the lives of anyone who may be struggling as a result of the FAA’s aeromedical standards. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram:

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01:07:43

#46: Elevated Access- Abortion and gender-affirming...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2022/07/28

On this week’s episode we speak with Mike from Elevated Access. Elevated Access recognizes that not all people have access to the healthcare they need due to stigma in their community. Because they believe everyone deserves access to healthcare such as abortion and gender-affirming care, their volunteer pilots provide free transportation to get people where they can get the care they need to live their best

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00:59:43

#45: Bob Hoover V. FAA

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2022/07/21

Some of you time already know the story behind this weeks episode but for those who don’t… it’s one worth hearing and for some, repeating. Bob Hoover is an Aviation hall of fame legend; he was a fighter pilot, test pilot and record setting air show aviator. He spent 16ms in a German prisoner of war camp, was the right hand man for Chuck Yeager(the first man to break the speed of sound) and most famously his fight for his FAA medical license. In 2013 the Flying Magazine ranked him 10th on its list of

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01:09:49

#44: AV News: What’s happening to US Air travel?

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2022/07/14

This week we discuss the madness that is, the current state of US air travel. Pilot shortages, labor strikes, climate change and Bernie Sanders takes of his mittens…. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic https://instagram.com/emneonicon https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix Link for aeromedical reform petition: https://www.change.org/apilotspandemic WEBSITE: https://msha.ke/thepilotspandemic/ SPONSORS: www.airfarepouch.com @airfarepouch Code:pilotspodcast

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01:11:06

#43: Lyndse Costabile- Pilot & Principle Consultant...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2022/06/30

This week we are joined by our guest, Lyndse Costabile, founder and principal consultant of the FunD Av. FunD Av Consulting specializes in grass roots efforts, higher education, top-level fundraising, securing capital and major gifts, and service nonprofits, with causes focusing on youth services, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), and aviation programs. In late 2019 Lyndse launched “Sacrifice to Soaring (STS)”. A program that aims to serve, connect and transform the lives of people,

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01:35:20

#42: AV NEWS: *TW* PSA Capt. Suicide & FAA’s most...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2022/06/23

***TRIGGER WARNING*** Suicide/Self harm/ This week we acknowledge the passing of PSA Captain Chris Daniel, who unfortunately took his life this past week on June 15th. He leaves behind a wife and two kids. - We discuss the FAAs latest take on mental health as we fully unpack all of the comments made by federal air surgeon, Dr. Northrup on their ‘The Air Up There’ podcast which was released during May for Mental Health Month. - WE CALL ON ALL OF OUR LISTENER TO PLEASE SHARE AND TAKE TIME TO SIGN

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01:04:08

#41: Maggie: Pilot & Entrepreneur

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2022/06/16

This week we are joined by our guest Maggie; she is a commercial pilot, entrepreneur, and certified integrative nutrition coach. Maggie moved to the states when she was only six years old and became inspired to fly through her love of travel. She started her company Avi-Foods after some of her friends got sick and lost their medicals, prematurely ending their careers. Maggie quickly discovered how little she knew about nutrition and understanding what we use to nurture our bodies. Since then she has

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01:10:38

#40: Solo AV News: China Eastern Flight 5735

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2022/06/09

This week we break down the details and what is known about China Eastern Flight 5735. On March 21st a domestic passenger flight entered a steep nosedown attitude during cruise, hitting almost the speed of sound before colliding into a hillside. The Boeing 737-800 crashed, killing all 123 pax and 9 crew onboard. It is now being speculated this was an intentional input from either the Captain and or First Officer. If this is the horrific outcome of an alleged pilot suicide… it is yet another cruel

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00:55:23

#39: Joe LoRusso: Aviation Attorney- Discussing...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2022/06/02

This week we are joined by special guest, Joe LaRusso. Joe is a pilot, aviation attorney, and aeromedical reform advocate. During his time as a flight instructor he saw a need for dedicated representation for pilots. Joe is extremely knowledgeable on the FAA aeromedical policies and law. Through his work he has discovered how flawed the system truly is, and has fought tirelessly to help pilots who have been wronged by it. In addition, he is also a active contract pilot and having flown several

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01:07:03

#38: Peter Zaccagnino

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2022/05/26

This week we are joined by, Aviation Hall of Fame Pilot, Peter Zaccagnino. Peter has flown over 23,000 hours in more than 270 aircraft types and flight tested over 685 aircraft. As well as almost 19 years of racing experience at the National Championship Air Races where he has won four championships. Peter has turned his passions into a successful aviation career. Not only is he a beast in the cockpit, but he is also the owner of two aviation businesses. His company manages several corporate jets,

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01:00:18

#37: AV News- Why are Pilots Picketing?

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2022/05/19

Pilots are protesting, here’s why… This week we are discussing some av news: -Delta, Alaska, and Spirt Airline employees have been picketing regarding contract negotiations & poor treatment at the workplace. -NBC News Special highlights pilot mental health and aeromedical reform. Listen now to find out more. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/thepilotspandemic https://instagram.com/emneonicon https://Instagram.com/thefitaviatrix Link for aeromedical reform petition:

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00:53:10

#36: ERAU Pilot waits 2years for Special Issuance/The...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2022/05/05

Our guest this week has requested to remain anonymous… throughout the episode you will hear us refer to him as Goose; Goose was a instrument rated private pilot working towards his commercial license when he started experiencing the symptoms of an anxiety attack. The stress of flight school and two jobs began to add up, that is when he sought help. Upon further investigation, Goose was diagnosed and prescribed one of the four SSRIs approved by the FAA. He has spent the past two years patiently

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00:36:14

#35: AV News: JetBlue pilot blows a .17 on the flight...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2022/04/28

This weeks topic is all about alcohol and the stressors that lead pilots to drink more than others as well as a program we have spoke about often on the show, Human Intervention Motivational Studies or HIMS as it is most know it as. HIMS helps pilots get back flying even if they disclose they have substance abuse issues/addiction more specifically alcoholism; but is this a suitable pathway for pilots navigating the SI pathway for SSRIs…? We also discuss the recent news of JetBlue pilot who was

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01:25:18

#34: Emily @ the Airport: GA Manager & Cub Owner

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2022/04/21

Have you ever wondered what its like to manage an FBO? Or re-cover a J-3 Piper Cub? Well this is the episode for you. This week we speak to Emily Herron, airport manager, pilot, J-3 owner and mother. Almost 73 years ago Emily’s grandfather purchased a piper cub that has made aviation a part of her family ever since. She grew up in aviation but started her working career in education. Two years ago she became a general airport manager full time and is elevating the GA experience I’m her home state of

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01:22:40

#33: Sun n Fun: Wrestling matches, Fuzzys Tequila,...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2022/04/14

On this weeks episode we kick back solo style and chitchat about our past weekend in Lakeland Florida. As some of you know we attended Sun n Fun airshow for the first time… and had way too much fun. We had the privilege of being published for the first time ever in the Aviators Hotline Magazine for their Sun n Fun edition. We discuss our whole trip front to back which mainly consisted of planes, meetups, more planes, fuzzies, Dick Clarks, and a wrestling match. Use our code ‘pilotspodcast’

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01:32:30

#32: Justin and Geremy- cofounders of Airfare

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2022/04/07

This week we are joined by the cofounders of Airfare also known as Airfare Pouch; Geremy and Justin, both working professionals and fitness geeks who have spent tons of time traveling all over the country. While on the road they discovered a lack of “actually healthy” snack options and asked themselves “who travels even more than they do?”… pilots. Hence the creation of airfare. They've sourced more than 50 snacks from small businesses across North America. These snacks are 100% plant based,

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01:54:26

#31: Courtney Anderson- ERAU Student Pilot,...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2022/03/31

This week we are joined by fellow aeromedical reform advocate, Courtney Anderson. Courtney is a student pilot at Embry Riddle, Daytona Beach. During freshman year she became sick and had no clue why. After multiple appointments, unanswered questions, and not being taken seriously by doctors for almost an entire year… Courtney was eventually diagnosed with Hashimoto disease. She describes her experience while undiagnosed and her recovery; as well as her journey back to flight training. Like so many

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00:48:17

#30: Downfall- Aviation safety vs corporate...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2022/03/24

This week we wanted to cover the events that took place in 2020, where corporate greed & the oversight of our government regulator aka FAA lead to the biggest airline disaster of the 21st century. Following the Netflix documentary Downfall: a case against Boeing we wanted to break it down even farther to pinpoint some of the major keys regarding the crash and add our own opinions since we have many…. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram:

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01:10:46

#29: Captain Reyné O’Shaughnessy

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2022/03/17

This week we are joined by Captain Reyné O’Shaughnessy; Reyné is the Founder of Piloting 2 Wellbeing, an aviation-based organization that builds on her 34+ years of experience as a commercial airline pilot. Reyné helps pilots achieve a healthier life using practical techniques tailored for their careers. She is certified in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) at Brown University and earned a BS in Leadership (Phi Kappa Phi) and an Executive Certificate in Business from UC Berkeley. In 2021

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01:36:20

#28: Instagram famous @le_captain_morgan: CFI/II/MEI

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2022/03/10

This week we are joined by Morgan, known as @le_captain_morgan on Instagram. There’s a good chance if you’re on IG that you’ve seen one of her hilarious aviation inspired reels. Morgan tells us about her flight training experience as a 141 student and what got her into aviation; how she’s taken those experiences and turned them into creative content that any pilot can relate to. She’s just as funny as she is online. Go check her page out on Instagram @le_captain_morgan SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram:

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