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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.
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Dec 10, 2025 • 56min
Ep. 260 - Warren Askew VP Airport, PortsToronto Safety from the ground upwards
Warren Askew serves as the Vice President, Airport at PortsToronto. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the transportation and infrastructure sectors, Mr. Askew is a highly accomplished executive in the aviation industry. He is renowned for his ability to drive change, foster collaboration, and lead with a visionary approach to operational excellence and growth.
Throughout his career, Mr. Askew has held a variety of strategic and leadership roles that have shaped his deep expertise in airport operations and management. Prior to joining PortsToronto, he contributed to the growth and success of John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, and most recently, as Chief Operating Officer at The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited. In each of these roles, Mr. Askew was instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency, improving customer experience, and leading major infrastructure projects.
As Vice President, Airport at PortsToronto, Mr. Askew is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Toronto’s waterfront airport, including enhancing operational safety, managing strategic initiatives and business performance, and contributing to the long-term growth of the organization. His leadership focuses on optimizing airport services, building strong partnerships with stakeholders, and driving sustainability initiatives that align with global aviation trends.
Mr. Askew is in the process of completing his MBA from the University of Fredericton and holds an Honours Aviation Management diploma from Georgian College. He also possesses specialized certifications in strategic leadership, innovation, and climate governance, which complement his extensive practical experience. A dedicated professional, Mr. Askew is an active member of the International Association of Airport Executives (IAEE) Canada, where he contributes to advancing industry standards and best practices.
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Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King
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Dec 3, 2025 • 1h 16min
Ep. 259 - Chris Grubb is back with his friend John who builds his own aircraft
This is a brilliant episode with Lovefly Community Superstar Chris Grubb and a friend he met in the Dominican Republic. John has built three of his own aircraft and then flown them - that's trust isn't it.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 2min
Ep. 258 - Senior First Officer Rosie Scott Myth Busting and her Pet Fear of Flying Peeves
Rosie Scott, a Senior First Officer with 20 years of experience in aviation, explores common misconceptions about flying. She debunks the myth that planes fly themselves, emphasizing pilots' active roles. Rosie critiques sensational media reporting that fuels fear and discusses Hollywood's inaccuracies in aviation portrayals. She clarifies safety standards for foreign crews and low-cost airlines, explaining rigorous pilot training processes. Lastly, Rosie reassures listeners about turbulence, highlighting aviation’s multiple safety layers to ease anxiety.

Nov 19, 2025 • 57min
Ep. 257 - Lola Reid Allin Pilot Author Adventurer and much more
Meet Lola!
Lola Reid Allin is a former Airline Transport Pilot who worked as a pilot for the Ontario Government and DeHavilland/Flight Safety, a Class I flight instructor, and the first female Chief Flying Instructor at Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre.
In addition, she is a professional SCUBA Dive Master and an award-winning photographer and author whose work has appeared in national and international publications, including National Post, National Geographic, Globe & Mail, Verge: Travel with Purpose, Toronto Star, Grapevine, and Santa Fe Centre for Photography.
Lola is an adventurer whose art and writing reflects the world vision of her experience. In addition to a three-year residency in Mexico, she’s explored more than 65 countries in depth — under water and on foot, and by dogsled, jeep, and camel.
To share her adventures & photographs, to provide a showcase for other photographers, and to inspire others to travel—she created the Armchair Traveller Travelogue in 2017. In addition to these personally narrated travel and adventure presentations, Lola does outreach presentations to promote the role of women in aviation/STEM careers.
Her professional associations include The Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots, Women in Aviation International, and The Writers’ Union of Canada. Her memoir, Highway to the Sky: An Aviator’s Journey, was released Sept 2024 by She Writes Press/Simon & Schuster.er mH
Contact Lola for your next meeting, retreat, or book club!
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Nov 12, 2025 • 30min
Ep. 256 - Grix sisters, talking fear of flying and essential oils
'We’re the Grix Sisters, two actual sisters on a mission to make people feel good and valued through creativity. Forget tick-box wellbeing, we’re all about real human connection through hands-on experiences. We create tailored workshops for teams, brands, and events, bringing creativity and connection to workplace company culture. We’re flipping the script on wellbeing: interactive and in-person, bringing the colour back into people's lives, one human at a time.
What are we tackling next? For anyone who dreads take-off, turbulence, or landing (when the usual fix is sleeping pills and champagne) meet your new travel essential: our essential oil inhaler stick. A natural, instant way to find your calm at 30,000 feet. We can't wait to bring this fresh concept to airlines!'
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Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King
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Nov 5, 2025 • 53min
Ep. 255 - Bushy - War Correspondent and Nervous Flyer
Bushy is a war correspondent who says, 'I am just an Aussie who lives for adventure but has to conquer my fear of flying to truly live!' This is so much more than that as he has even been in an aircraft accident and still wants to beat his fear of flying. This is a remarkable story and contains some very practical advice on how he has beat his own fears of flying - and is still working on them.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 1h 24min
Ep. 254 - Rebecca, nervous flyer for 17 years, talks us through her detailed overcoming fear of flying plan
My name’s Rebecca and I’m an administrative assistant, illustrator and designer based in Brighton UK. I am excited to share my journey on how I’m overcoming my 17 yearlong fear of flying, as well as tips and advice for other nervous fliers.
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Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King
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Oct 22, 2025 • 39min
Ep. 253 - Rachael Miles talking fear of flying, peri-menopause and anxiety
Rachael says, 'Hi, I'm I Rachael, I'm 45 and live in Merseyside. I'd like to share my story of how perimenopause introduced me to a fear of flying and how dealing with that fear was like running a marathon.'
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Intro and outro music 'Fearless' Daniel King
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Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 51min
Ep. 252 - Louie Wellfare Pt.2 Fear of Flying Tips Long Haul Fights vs Short Haul Flights
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 worked for him to help him go from short flights only. Packed full of tips for your fear of flying.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 45min
Ep. 251 - Laura Buttery, 15 years of being scared of flying and her overcoming fear story
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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