1031: Part 2 Wings of Courage: Overcoming Flying Anxiety Step by Step
The Anxiety Coaches Podcast
Gina Ryan
4.6 • 1.9K Ratings
🗓️ 19 May 2024
⏱️ 21 minutes
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Summary
In today's episode, Gina continues discussing flying anxiety and how to overcome this fear. A protocol is laid out that draws heavily on Claire Weekes' core face, accept, float and let time pass anxiety clearing process. Coaching and counseling are recommended, including CBT, DBT and exposure therapy. Distraction is also recommended and a number of appropriate distracting activities are suggested. Listen in and gain knowledge that will help you overcome your flying fears and become more comfortable with air travel today!
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You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.
-Eleanor Roosevelt
Chapters
0:23 Introduction
4:10 Educating Yourself About Flying
6:29 Practicing Relaxation Techniques
8:50 Gradual Exposure for Desensitization
11:00 Challenging Negative Thoughts
12:34 Seeking Personalized Guidance and Support
13:55 Utilizing Distraction Techniques
15:30 Informing Flight Crew for Support
16:26 Celebrating Your Progress
17:37 Encouraging Specific Questions and Feedback
Summary
In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, Gina Ryan discusses overcoming the fear of flying in part two of the "Wings of Courage" series. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and accepting your fear of flying as a common experience shared by many individuals. Gina encourages listeners to educate themselves about flying, including learning about plane mechanics, safety procedures, and statistics to alleviate anxiety associated with the unknown.
Furthermore, Gina advises identifying specific triggers of flying-related anxiety and developing targeted coping strategies. She recommends practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness meditation to manage stress levels and promote relaxation before and during flights. Gradual exposure to flying-related stimuli can help desensitize individuals to the experience, starting with smaller steps like watching takeoff and landing videos or driving to the airport.
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| 1:20.0 | Oh, loa, welcome back to the Anxiety Coaches Podcast. I'm your host and coach |
| 1:29.0 | Gina Ryan and I am so happy to be with you again today as together we can consider the many ways to bring your mind and body back to its natural peace and calm. |
| 1:43.6 | In today's episode, I'm talking to you about part two |
| 1:48.3 | of Wings of Courage, and this is overcoming |
| 1:51.4 | the flying anxiety step by step. It's just some ideas for you to |
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