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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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All Episodes

00:35:44

#106 Shannon Cruz: Veteran JTAC and Pilot facing FAA...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2024/08/07

In this episode, we were joined by Veteran JTAC and Pilot, Shannon Cruz. Shannon has an impressive 3700 flight hours, multiple combat decorations, and 21 years of military service. Despite this, Shannon has been fighting to get back his medical and hard-earned pilot's licenses for over two years. Unfortunately, he is 1 of 5000 pilots involved in the VA record pull by the FAA. To help support and advocate for pilot mental health please visit www.pmhc.org. Podcast

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00:56:40

#105 The end of an era.

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2024/06/25

We have returned from our break… but with very somber news.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepilotspandemic/support

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01:13:50

#104 Fareed Guyot: Navigating the special issuance...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2024/03/01

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

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00:40:57

#103 NGPA Palm Springs winter warm up recap....

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2024/02/24

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

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00:52:27

#102 Zack Friedman: Navigating the FAAs SSRI SI...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2024/02/09

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

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00:41:01

#101 Two pilots lost to suicide in one day: RIP...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2024/02/02

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

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00:58:56

#100 Tony Stewart: pilot loses medical for seeking...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2024/01/26

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:

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00:48:27

#99 Laila Stein: NTSB Mental Health in Aviation...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2024/01/19

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

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01:10:04

#98 FAA reinstates Trevor Jacobs pilots license, and...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2024/01/12

Solo dolo rolling in the New Year with some aviation news that’ll make you question the FAA’s very own decision making process. Maddie & Emma dive into the juicy details of Trevor Jacob’s license & medical; Trevor is the aviator who jumped from his plane for clout on social media. He has been sentenced to 6 months in prison. We also share our thoughts on the Boeing Max faulty door plug and put the cherry on top of our first episode of the year by reminiscing over Real Housewives of Salt Lake City

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01:20:25

#97 Thoughts on the NTSB Pilot Mental Health Summit &...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2023/12/22

It’s our end of the year episode and we’re taking a reflective dive into our podcasting journey, celebrating the milestones and highlights of the past year. From our impactful experience at the NTSB Pilot Mental Health Summit to our achievement of being published in The Washington Post — we're sharing our most significant moments and insights. We owe immense gratitude to our dedicated supporters whose unwavering encouragement has propelled us forward on this incredible journey. Thank you all so much

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00:42:27

#96 The NTSB is holding a roundtable on pilot mental...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2023/12/01

This week we are solo and discussing the NTSB pilot mental health roundtable in DC, which we are attending; as well as some of the awesome quotes from NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy. Listen now to hear more! • https://www.ntsb.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/NR20231130A.aspx#:~:text=%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8BWASHINGTON%20(Nov,concerns%20in%20the%20aviation%20community. • If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram:

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00:42:41

#95 Shannon @aviationconversations: Pilot & Stress...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2023/11/09

Our conversation this week is with Shannon from @aviationconversations on instagram. Shannon created Aviation Conversations to help pilots address their well-being through her unreportable resource, coaching. Her platform provides customized classes and one-to-one coaching, starting with Stress Management for pilots. Listen now to here more about Shannon and head to www.aviationconversations.com & @aviationconversations on IG• If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the

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01:15:24

#94 Brian Bomhoff: Founder of the Pilot Mental Health...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2023/11/02

Our guest this week is Brian Bomhoff. His family history in aviation combined with his own personal FAA medical experience and a career in political organization has birthed the creation of his 501c4 Pilot Mental Health Campaign. Brian shares his personal experience with the FAA in regards to mental health as well as his reasons for creating the organization and why raising awareness on these issues with policy makers is key for creating the change we all hope to see. For more info listen to the

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01:06:21

#93 Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot has mental health...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2023/10/27

This week we are unpacking the most recent news on an Alaska airlines pilot who had a mental health breakdown during a flight from Paine Field to San Francisco. Joseph Emerson is a 44-year-old Alaska Airlines pilot who was jump seating on Horizon Airlines and was quoted saying “I am not ok” before he pulled two T handles known as fire handles that shut off fuel to the engines. Emerson was successfully subdued by the crew and taken into custody where he shared he had not slept for 40 hours, had just

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00:52:02

#92 Erin Casey: Student Pilot & dietitian speaks on...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2023/10/12

Our guest this week is student pilot & dietitian, Erin Casey. Erin sought out her private pilot license this year. Not long after applying for her third class medical she received a letter back from the FAA to review her case for the use of the approved SSRI, Lexapro. Erin shares her opinion on the FAA’s outdated aeromedical policies as well as a negative experience she had at her first flight school. We also talk about her passion for nutrition and why having a healthy relationship with food is

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01:06:02

#91 CFI posts snapchats insulting his student before...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2023/10/05

To quote the great flying mag “Death by Time Builder”. This weeks episode we focus heavily on the recent news of two fatal crashes, both involving the use of Snapchat. In particular, the CFI that insulted and complained about his student over Snapchat posts. “McKellar’s Snapchat story begins with him talking to the camera and shaking his head along with the caption, “me and this student would not get along if he was my full-time student. I’ve seen faster at the Special Olympics.”” This story took a

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01:02:36

#90 Kam Majd: Boeing 777 Captain & Author discusses...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2023/09/21

Our guest this week is Kam Majd. With an impressive 44-year tenure in the aviation industry, including 35 years at American Airlines as a Boeing 777 Captain, Kam brings a wealth of experience to our discussion. Kam was born in Iran and has traveled all over the world for education and his career. We invited Kam to come on to discuss his career and experience as a seasoned airline pilot and his opinions on the industry currently. We cover everything from the pilot shortage to woman in aviation and

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00:53:30

#89 Washington Post VA article rocks mainstream...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2023/09/14

We are solo and covering all the recent aviation news highlights. Focusing specifically on the recent Washington post article “5,000 pilots suspected of hiding major health issues. Most are still flying.” A shock that may come to some… except our audience. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/08/27/faa-pilots-health-conditions-va-benefits/ (https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/08/27/faa-pilots-health-conditions-va-benefits/) • If you or a loved one is struggling,

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01:04:03

#88 Jake Nelson @flyjake: Navigating sobriety & the...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2023/09/07

This week we speak to Jake Nelson known as @flyjake on instagram. Jake is an airline pilot, instructor, as well as an incredible singer. We wanted to talk to Jake because he has been outspoken about his sobriety online and what that journey entails for a pilot. Listen to hear how Jake recovered and what his thoughts on the hims program are. • If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available. Dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. SOCIAL LINKS- Instagram:

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00:35:45

#87 Lauren Pitts: “Flying Under the Radar…”...

The Pilots Pandemic ·

2023/08/24

This week we are joined by Lauren Pitts, Aeromedical Researcher & reform advocate. When Lauren ran into complications with her medical she realized why some aviators are not disclosing medical issues with the FAA and/or have healthcare avoidance. Her two years in the special issuance process and the tragic passing of UND student pilot, John Hauser, inspired her to take a closer look at the issue; specifically at aviation students. Soon followed her work, Flying Under the Radar: A Survey of

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