"We need to walk in the shoes of other people, not just to see where they hurt, not just to understand their pain, but to see their joy and excitement"
Other People's Shoes

Try On These Shoes

April 25, 2024

Season Finale | Trading Kryptonite For A Cape

What is something you would never trade? My guest today is Trading Kryptonite for a cape is akin to exchanging weakness for strength, vulnerability for invincibility. Kryptonite, the infamous Achilles' heel of the legendary …
Guest: Mark Delaney
April 17, 2024

Red Eye Announcement

Imagine just for a second that old familiar sound of the chime, announcing an announcement from the pilot you're just about to drift to sleep, and then all of a sudden you're welcome to an announcement. I have also heard it …
Guest: Ally Murphy
April 10, 2024

2nd Seat

There are no points for second place! Being the second seems to have a negative connotation. How does it feel to be in the second seat? Yet, within this role lies the invaluable lesson that failure is a remarkable teacher. E…
April 3, 2024

Flying Together

Do you have a turtle dove? Can you pick one up on Amazon right now? My guests today are Bryan & Beth Runkle. No, they are not turtle doves. Both share an amazing love. After all two turtle doves, symbolic of love and loyalty…
March 27, 2024

Slice Of Life

What is the best piece of pie you have ever had? My guest today is here to offer just that. My guest is Dominic "Slice" Teich. Having a slice of life is akin to savoring a delicate piece of reality, where the mundane and the…
March 20, 2024

Grounded By Grief?

When grief has you grounded, every step feels like walking through quicksand. The weight of loss becomes an invisible burden, dragging down your spirit and sapping your energy. Simple tasks become Herculean feats, and the wo…
Guest: Peggy Green
March 13, 2024

Free To Fly

What is the hardest thing you have ever done? How far down your list of hardest things is forgiving someone? I have heard it said, “Not forgiving someone is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.” My gue…
March 6, 2024

Baggage

Have you ever seen this person? They were just out of line suitcases opened wide and trying to decide what to take out of their bag to make it make the weight limit. Usually, there is anger, frustration, and maybe even tears…
Feb. 28, 2024

Redirected

Imagine for a moment you're on an airline and you're just about to take that nap you've been wanting to all day long. That sound comes over the intercom stating that this flight will be redirected. What are you do? My guest …
Guest: Danielle Cobo
Feb. 21, 2024

Empty Seat

Losing a child is an unimaginable tragedy that leaves an indelible mark on a parent's heart. The grief that follows is a heavy burden, one that seems impossible to bear. Each day becomes a struggle, filled with moments of ov…
Guest: Judi Merriam
Feb. 14, 2024

Traffic Control

In aviation, a traffic controller holds a position of immense responsibility, serving as the critical link between aircraft and ground operations. With precision and expertise, they manage the movement of airplanes on the gr…
Guest: Amanda Quick
Feb. 7, 2024

My Call Sign?

“It’s the way he flies, ice cold, no mistakes. He just wears you down. You get bored, frustrated, do something stupid, and he’s gotcha.” The quote from "Top Gun" and "Goose" Portrayed by Anthony Edwards is about Val Kilmer'…
Guest: Ryan Mayer
Jan. 31, 2024

Flat Spin

What is your least favorite scene from Top Gun? Mine is when Maverick and Goose are in the flat spin. Spoiler alert! Goose dies as a result of the flat spin. My guest Zack Blakeney talks today about the most dangerous type o…
Guest: Zack Blakeney
Jan. 24, 2024

Intentional Flight Plan

Intentional flight planHaving a flight plan is invaluable in the realm of aviation, serving as a comprehensive roadmap for pilots to navigate from departure to destination. This strategic document outlines the intended route…
Jan. 17, 2024

The Monster In The Headphones

In this powerful episode, my heart breaks for my guest Marin Canaday. She has struggled with OCD. Today she bravely tells how it has affected her life. Today, I also share this powerful poem to help you understand Marin's s…
Guest: Marin Canaday
Jan. 10, 2024

One Plus Two Equals Awesome

While some individuals effortlessly navigate the intricate world of mathematics, I find myself grappling with its complexities. The abstract nature of mathematical concepts often eludes my grasp, leaving me feeling like a fi…
Guest: Cam F Awesome
Jan. 3, 2024

Adventures in Flight

The inaugural flight marks an indelible moment in human history, a culmination of innovation, ambition, and relentless determination. On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the impossible—their Wright Flyer…