Lovefly Ep. 133 - Meet Amy-Jo Simpson...and her turbulence fear beating story
Jun 29, 2023
Amy-Jo Simpson shares her journey of overcoming fear of flying, tips for managing turbulence, humorous anecdotes about airline staff, and how podcast strategies helped conquer fears. The discussion promotes positive coping strategies and invites listeners to join the Lovefly community.
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Fear Sparked by Rough Landing
- Amy-Jo's fear of flying started around her 30s after experiencing a rough landing at Stansted.
- Her escalating fear was triggered by turbulent flights she encountered on work trips in Italy.
Panic Flight Led to Lovefly Podcast
- Amy-Jo had a panic-filled flight from Miami, hiding her fear with a blanket over her head.
- After the flight, people recommended the Lovefly podcast which helped her tremendously.
Use Pilot Insights on Turbulence
- Listening to pilots explain turbulence helps make sense of the experience.
- Hearing factual, rational explanations can significantly ease fear during flights.