Picking Daisies
Welcome to Picking Daisies, the podcast where we dive into the beautiful chaos of motherhood, womanhood, and everything in between. This show is for the moms who are juggling a thousand things, laughing through the mess, and sometimes just trying to keep it all together. We’ll be sharing real, raw stories—because life isn’t picture-perfect, and that’s okay. Whether it's the tear-jerking moments or the laugh-out-loud absurdities of mom life, Picking Daisies is here to remind you that you're not alone.
Each week, we bring you heartfelt conversations, expert advice, and personal insights that blend humor, inspiration, and a touch of sass. Expect the ups, the downs, and everything in between as we talk about mental health, parenting, relationships, and self-discovery. This show will feel like sitting down with an old friend—sometimes serious, sometimes hilarious, but always relatable. Get ready to pick a few daisies with us and find beauty in the ordinary moments.
Picking Daisies
Grounding Flight Anxiety with Dial-A-Pilot Kyle Koukol
Statistics show that about 40% of Americans have a fear of flying - that's 1 in 6 people! And yes... as I'm sure you know by now. I am that 1.
I've had a few recent trips that really put me through it with anxiety and fear of getting on an airplane, so I'm so glad I was able to have this conversation with Kyle Koukol - an airline pilot and business owner who specializes in easing the public's fear of flying.
Episode Highlights:
-Recognizing anxiety and how to cope
-Filtering out what you see online, and what's actually true
-Interesting, lesser-known safety precautions airlines take
-Answering questions of why we do certain things on a flight
-Are certain airlines better than others?
Kyle Koukol is one of the pilots and experts behind Dial A Pilot, a service that matches nervous fliers with a professional pilot to answer any and all questions about an upcoming flight. Follow along for great tips and insight on Instagram at @DialAPilot.
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