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Jackie Ulmer
Pilot Wife Life can be blue skies; turbulent; with abrupt schedule changes, all in one day! Aviation is a fabulous, one of a kind lifestyle, filled with bucket list experiences. I'm Jackie Ulmer, a Pilot Wife for over 3 decades, an Aviation veteran and your Co-Captain. Stow your baggage, strap in and let's unpack how to navigate the aviation family life with many perfect landings!
Celebrate the season and not the day. Welcome to the Pilot Wife Holiday Survival Series. This is part 5, and I'm sharing what I've done for over 30 years to LOVE and enjoy the SEASON and the REASON, and not just the day!
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Welcome to the Pilot Wife Holiday Survival Series. This is part 4, and is all about how to be the holiday party starter, even if you are an introvert. This is a powerful step that can set you up for years of holiday happiness.
I still remember my first really sad holiday. Where I had to reach deep within and reach out to find ways to fill my time. It was 8 years into my aviation journey. What happened and how I blossomed...
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Welcome to the Pilot Wife Holiday Survival Series. This is part 3, and today we cover Creating Your Holiday Plan, so that you have exciting things to look forward to and can focus on what you have vs what is missing.
Here are some ideas for more than just the actual holiday itself! It's a whole season, after all!
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Happy Thanksgiving. I’m thrilled to be bringing you the 50th show TODAY on the Pilot Wife Podcast. Let’s talk about Thanksgiving, gratitude and what it teaches us.
Gratitude is a word that is often and easily bantered around. November is known as the month of “Gratitude”, at least here in the US.
That word. It can give us pause, can’t it? It triggers so many feelings, both positive and negative. How does it feel for you?
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Welcome to the Pilot Wife Holiday Survival Series, part 2. Today we cover the self image you have for yourself and the vision you intend to create for the holidays. WHAT? Yes. this is key to making sure you GET what serves you for the holidays!
Catch the previous episode for details on Thought Work!
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How Your Thoughts Control Your Experience of the Holiday and the Holiday Season
The schedules are likely out and you are either happy, mad or still waiting.
You have a couple of choices when it comes to your thoughts around the holidays. Think negative and experience an unhappy holiday season. Or, shift to a new thought and find ways and experiences to make it fabulous no matter what.
Welcome to the Pilot Wife Holiday Survival Series Show 1
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I don’t know that the pilot wife life makes Comparanoia more profound than any other life. It's a woman thing mostly. What do we do when we find ourselves trapped in the comparison game? Measuring everyone else's social media highlight reels with your B roll.
Listen for some tools for overcoming this challenge.
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Pilots, Alcohol, Aviation and Addiction These are not 4 words that we typically want to associate together. Yet, it's a real thing, and somewhat of a hidden epidemic.
Today, David and Chelsey Shaffer step forward to share their story and offer hope and help to other Pilot, Pilot Wives and anyone questioning their own use, or abuse of alcohol. The pandemic not only increased alcohol consumption by 30-40%, but excessive drinking by 21% according to a Harvard study.
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Alcohol use and abuse is not exclusive to careers nor excluded by some, including commercial airline and other pilots. As I have worked with pilot wives and other clients, these stories often come out, cloaked in fear, shame, guilt and a sense that something is wrong with us.
David and Chelsey share some key points:
Seeking help and eliminating the fear and stigma
The HIMS Program for Aviation
The Importance of Knowing How to Navigate Help Strategically and Avoid Pitfalls
Probably 4-5 Times the Number of Pilots Actually Need Help Who Are Not in the Program
Pilot Wives - We know this involves you, too, and we see it in the Pilot Wife Groups
Help is Confidential so No Fear
The Fear of Mental Health Disclosure on an Aviation First Class Medical
The Recovery Programs WANT You to Succeed
No Affect on Future Career or Getting Hired By a Legacy Carrier and Keeping Your Ability to Fly For a Career
And, more. David was drinking 6 "Handles" of alcohol a week - a handle of liquor is a 1.75 L bottle of liquor. That means each one has 39 1.5-ounce shots in it. So, we are talking almost 240 shots a week. You do the math.
Today, he is well, recovered and helping others!
Are you fearful? Curious? Interested in simply exploring your own relationship with alcohol or a loved one? Learn more at throttlebackthebottle.com and access the free resources.
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Pilots, Alcohol, Addiction and Recovery. One pilot and his wife’s story.
As we move into the busy, chaotic and often stressful holiday season, it's a good time to bring awareness to not just gray area drinking, but also how alcohol can creep in and nearly it not totally devastate a life and flying career.
Have questions? Need answers? Want to explore some solutions?
Go to throttlebackthebottle.com and access the free resources. What do you have to lose, except maybe some or much of the fear, guilt, anxiety, excess weight, bad sleep, bad sex and more! We cover a lot of ground.
Watch for the full story to drop here in a few days.
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Today we welcome American Airlines Pilot Christine Albertson, a busy mom, wife, Military Guard Pilot, volunteer with the International Society of Women Airline Pilots, owner of a Drone Photography business and just a fabulous person, as you'll soon hear.
She's married to a pilot and shares how they juggle their schedule with kids, overnights and chaos!
Her dad is also an American Airlines pilot and she hopes to fly with him before he retires, summer 2023. AS is her brother in law.
She's had great mentors such as Beverly Bass, of the 9-11 Gander fame, and her amazing play.
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What are the questions being asked in aviation and on the Pilot Wife Podcast? Today we cover:
Loneliness and Finding Tribe
Worries and Anxieties as a Pilot Wife
Embracing the Pilot Wife Life
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Flying can wreak havoc on our skin! Erin Johnston created the silex skin care line as a corporate pilot. When she noticed that the more time she spent with her "head in the clouds", the worse her complexion looked and felt.
"I wanted to find Skincare suited specifically for pilots, flight attendants, and travelers, and I couldn't find anything specifically formulated and designed for aviation."
Erin's Master's Thesis on the topic is here!
With an aircraft cabin at 20% humidity, it's DRY.
We cover the high quality ingredients and formulation of the products, vegan and Cruelty Free, SPF, and upcoming products!
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There is no doubt that the aviation community has a culture of alcohol. Let's talk about some of the ways we use, think about and question alcohol in our lives.
This is a judgement free zone, and considering any of this does not mean you are an alcoholic; that you have a problem with alcohol, or anything you don't want it to mean. It's just a chance to become aware, and more intentional and clean up your body a little as we head into the holidays!
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So, who is it for?
It’s for anyone who may have had any of these thoughts or questions:
Am I happy with when and how much I drink?
Do I over drink?
WHY do I drink so much?
Is alcohol affecting my health? My sleep? My sex life - OH, I got some GOOD stuff around sex and alcohol.
Is alcohol having an impact on my children? My marriage and relationships?
Is alcohol keeping this extra weight on my body?
Is alcohol relieving my stress and anxiety or adding to it? You may be surprised by some of the science and data I have to share on that.
You may also wonder:
What will people say? Think? Do? How will they react? Will I get unfriended? Will I still be invited and fit in socially?
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Valerie J. Walsh is the author of the memoir, “SHATTERED TO THE CORE." She is also a Corporate Flight Attendant, Nationally Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness & Yoga Instructor and the creator of the CORE Fitness Method, a program that is committed to improving the overall Physical and Spiritual CORE Fitness of its members.
In 2013, her mother died by suicide, which sent her on a journey to look deeper into her own life.
Buckle Up, it’s going to be a revealing journey on this show!
We cover:
Death by Suicide vs "Committed Suicide"
Valerie's Battle with Alcoholism - a high functioning alcoholic
Surrendering
The Power in Journaling
Valerie's choice to undergo a double mastectomy.
How to Stay in Good Mental Health and talk to/support others about mental illness
Finding Peace after chaos
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Put your own oxygen mask on first. Chart your course. Every flight taking off is headed to ONE destination next. ONE. Hopefully, we do this in our lives, as well.
Where are you headed?
Today, we cover the realities that al of us face in life and some ideas on how to navigate turbulence and get to smoother skies!
I used to think that life just “happened” to me. That all of it was outside of my control. Yet, I would see others who experienced much worse than me, seem to not skip a beat. So, I set out to find out how, and why? What was different.
In this episode, I share what I learned!
Resources and links mentioned, including Sugar Shakedown and Intermittent Fasting Guides:
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Andrea Hoover knew from a very young age that she wanted to be a pilot. Thanks to a dedicated family, she made that a reality and is a true leader in Aviation, paving a path for other women to follow their dreams, too!
There is still such a small percentage of Women in Aviation. On the show, we unpack some of the reasons why, and break through some of the myths that might be holding women back from a career as pilots in Aviation.
As this goes live, Andrea is headed to Captain Upgrade with American Airlines.
Listen in and learn how she juggles a fabulous aviation career, 2 young boys she co-parents with her ex husband, also a pilot. And, how well if really DOES work.
What does she do on layovers? Is this social time or Andrea "Self Care" time?
And, of course, navigating a predominantly male dominated profession with ease, grace and a little bit of sassy when needed! This gal can hold her own!
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Couples Coaches Veronica Clark and Justin DeWitt share ideas on Mastering Relationships At a Distance. In this second part, we cover more of their own stories of life, first marriages, infidelity, betrayal, meeting each other, dating and working together.
As well as :
Am I listening or here to fix something?
What conversations should be avoided by text or the written word vs a full conversation.
As Shrek Says - Better out than in!
Self Care when you are apart.
Confidence is attractive, neediness is not.
Handling their fun layovers on the beach with joy vs resentment
Give them a reason to want to come home to YOU
Military Relationships; long term deployments
Monogamy and agreements
The coaches give their best tips for successful relationships
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Couples Coaches Veronica Clark and Justin DeWitt share ideas on Mastering Relationships At a Distance. In this first part, we cover their own stories of life, first marriages, infidelity, betrayal, meeting each other, dating and working together.
As well as
How to stay connected during those times apart
How they recommend establishing good communication for those times apart and together
How to set up good communication and boundaries beforehand so as to reduce conflict
Some key takeaways:
Tell yourself the story that you want to be true, and manage your own behavior through that.
Jealousy is a super hungry emotion that needs to keep being fed.
Be willing to communicate your needs - connection, loneliness,
Desires, fears and boundaries - communicate ahead of time.
The only thing that kills relationships is resentment - infidelity and the rest are symptoms
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We don’t get our goals, we get our habits. So, how are your habits in your Pilot Wife Life? Or, your life in general?
Updates: I was recently interviewed on Women in Trucking on Sirius XM, so welcome to our Transportation Listeners from the world of Trucking. We love, appreciate and understand your lifestyle!
Sugar Shakedown - as a holistic Integrative Nutrition Coach, I have a guide to help you kick that sugar addiction to the curb! Grab the guide!
A few episodes back, I shared my 5 favorite F words, and they are my bucket values, too. I use these as a guidepost to create goals and habits for success!
It starts with the self image you hold in each area of your life. Let's go through it!
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Intermittent Fasting - Does it work? Is it safe? Is Intermittent Fasting safe for pilots?
Pilot Chris Lowery and his wife, Terri share their inspiring story. Just look at the photos! Actually, Intermittent Fasting is PERFECT for pilots and others in Aviation, especially with food challenges in airports and on the go.
This is NOT medical advice so always check with your doctor, first, before starting an Intermittent Fasting program as a pilot.
We reference Dr. Jason Fung, and his team told me - Intermittent Fasting is no different for pilots. Obviously, if you feel HANGRY, eat.
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Finding joy in the journey, one step at a time. The Mastaler family found themselves in the spotlight, but not in a way they could have ever imagined.
In 2015, Michael’s police dog attacked Hunter, their oldest son. The bite was so severe they were forced to amputate his left leg below the knee. Seeing their names and pictures in news articles and stories across the world was mortifying. All they wanted was privacy and to recover in peace.
As healing occurred and Hunter adapted, they felt inspired to share their journey of hope and finding joy. They knew they were more than a tragedy.
Michael then went on to pursue aviation as a career, thus her pilot wife status. This story will bring you to tears and lift you up with joy, all in less than an hour!
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Ever wondered about the future of drones? Piloting a Drone? The future of UAS - Unmanned Aircraft Systems?
Today I have Toni Drummond, a 25 year veteran in the private aviation and aerospace industry.
We cover a lot of topics in the Drone Industry - including people's fear of drones; all of the unique capabilities drone flying offers; opportunities for drone pilots and women in aviation. And, more! Including the role that NASA plays in this emerging field.
She currently is the Founder & CEO Global Aerial Management Group, a woman owned UAS/UAV company based in Cave Creek AZ. In addition she is a Managing Partner at Prestige Air Group, a private jet charter & management company based in Henderson, NV.
Toni Drummond began her aviation career at one of the busiest private airports in the country, Teterboro Airport in New Jersey.
She spent her early years working at very busy large flight department where she rose quickly . She was assigned to the top-tier VIP clientele and used her skills in advanced logistical planning arranging around the world tours, productions, and private jet travel for the elite. She helped manage long-term growth as she created an expanded a national team of aviation sales professionals responsible for Global sales in diverse areas of the company, including Aircraft Management, Charter and operations. She was responsible for managing a nationally diverse fleet of business jets. Her career expanded through the years opening multiple successful aviation companies from 2002-current .
Toni’s career became highly specialized in logistics as she zoned in on intricate project management including multiple Olympics, FAA Part 380 shuttle Schedules, Global mass movements, specialized activations, high level logistics and worldwide aviation tours. It was in 2020 that an aviation project in the medical field led Toni to start dreaming about the benefits of unmanned flying and the many benefits this technology holds in the future of aerospace. She founded Global Aerial in the middle of the night soon there after.
Toni spends enjoys traveling and runs a large scale aviation networking group. She has a passion for furthering women in science tech and aviation. She is an innovator and a doer.
Toni resides in Cave Creek AZ. She promotes multiple female educational and humanitarian drone and aviation related initiatives. Find Toni Drummond on LinkedIn.
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More on the ABCs of the Aviation and Transportation lifestyle, as a pilot wife and more. My 5 Favorite "F' Words!
I live my life around my favorite F words, and so today I am going to focus on my top 5, as I think they relate to much of what we all do and serve as a key tool to keep our families and relationships on track, including the relationship we have with ourselves. Those 5 F words are: Faith, family/friends, fun, fitness and finances
First, let’s go to the mailbag and hear some of the latest feedback!
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More on the "do pilots cheat" saga; new Envoy pilot hire; social media updates on Layovers....
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James Onieal, RavenCareers on Pilot Aviation Careers and Pilot Wife Partnerships. James has a fun, fascinating journey as a pilot and he holds two claims of fame - the youngest pilot ever hired and then the youngest furloughed by his company! Don't feel sorry for him though, he has THRIVED!
We cover aviation, marriage and partnerships, making long term smart decisions on your aviation career, 6 key things to factor in to those decisions and more!
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We all have expectations of life and others. The pilot wife life can get off course from time to time. Let's navigate it!
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“Contrails - contrails are evidence you were there. Contrails are simply what you leave behind.” Erika Armstrong , A Chick in the Cockpit
Erika Armstrong became a pilot by accident, after going to work for a FBO to pay college bills. She fell in love with the aviation profession, the smell of jet fuel and the tales of various pilots who she crossed paths with.
One flight lesson later and the rest is history. Erika Armstrong was addicted.
We cover the 2 strong women who shaped her career, one for the good, how the 99s helped her get hours, and then an opposing female force, who tried to derail Erika’s career by holding her back because she was a woman, and “the corporate clients may not be comfortable with a woman pilot…”
Being the token female in a male dominated industry like aviation. Maybe only 6% of the pilot workforce are female, and a smaller number are captains.
How do we encourage, educate and attract the next generation of female pilots. It’s such a great time to get into the industry with the pilot shortage out there.
How late is too late to shift careers and become an airline pilot?
What are the characteristics of a good pilot:
Age and wisdom are great. Life experiences.
Are pilots more likely to cheat and what goes on in Aviation?
98% of the male pilots and men in aviation along Erika’s path were amazing and so encouraging and helpful of her career.
Erika, unfortunately made a poor choice in her husband, who ended up being an abuser, both physically and psychologically. He manipulated her to the point of giving up her career, and ultimately putting into a position of losing her pilot’s license.
Thankfully, it was resolved and cleared off her record.
How the system itself let Erika down and failed her. The importance of your female network of friends. And, being a mentor and source for other women.
We explore how Erika dealt with motherhood and the extreme stress and challenges placed on her as a new mom and a pilot, leaving her child for days at a time.
The struggles, even today, with childcare and accommodating working mothers.
Compartmentalizing - this is a known part of most pilot personalities and males, and how this plays into Erika’s personality. Low neuroticism and how pilots can remain calm during emergencies and not freak out.
Situational awareness - conscious acknowledgement of your surroundings and understanding them vs remaining on auto pilot.
Multi tasking and how women are great at much of this.
A and B students vs C students - who is more risk averse and who can handle risk?
What inspired writing “A Chick in the Cockpit”? Stories like Eat Pray Love and Wild, sharing those challenges and stories that we as women and the human spirit endures and grows through.
Are there life lessons? Do things happen for a reason? What does the future hold for Erika Armstrong - all good things!
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Ann Parker, private pilot, shares the adventure of a lifetime with her husband Shon; from a small town in New Mexico to a cul-de-sac in El Paso, Texas to the Last Frontier in Alaska, living off grid in!
We cover everything from her short flight in a private airplane that led to her desire to become a pilot; share an adventure with her husband and get out of a rut, to their abrupt, fast decision to trade in all they knew in a steady, consistent life in Texas to a whole new adventure in Alaska.
Packing, releasing stuff, moving, living in the wilderness, loneliness and Ann's book - Follow Me to Alaska!
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How to prepare yourself for the Worst Case Scenario as a Pilot Wife or Partner.
No one of course wants to go into marriage thinking about divorce, and yet that statistic is high. The 2020 stat states: Despite the fact that the rate of marriage is declining faster than rates of divorce, experts predict that somewhere between 40 and 50% of all marriages existing today will ultimately end in divorce.
Aviation Marriages and Pilot Divorces are likely no different, thus we title the show: Aviation Induced Divorce Syndrome with Laughlin Legal, PC.
A little research reveals:
Pilot Divorce Ratet - 30.5%
Just as with flight attendants, the pilot divorce rate is high at 30.5%. Divorce is so common among pilots that there's a term for it in the industry: Aviation Induced Divorce Syndrome.
Joining me today fromLaughlin Legal, PC. is:
Amy Laughlin, Rose Jamili:, Caitlin Ly and Stephanie Huang
We cover:
Overall divorce statistics
Most Common Reasons for Divorce
Prenuptial Agreements
When family assets are involved
Should you get a therapist FIRST?
Mental Health
How to find details for your state and should you just rely on Google or a good friend's advice?
Laughlin Legal is licensed in California, be aware, and nothing on the show should be considered, nor is it legal advice of counsel.
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Life is full of lessons and learning. Today, my guest Charity shares her story of an unfaithful pilot. While it’s shocking because it is not your typical story. It involves prostitution and escort services. And, as ironic as it sounds, it also provides great insight into staying more present in the marriage, on both sides.
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As I’ve shared, when I launched the podcast and began asking in the Pilot Wife communities what topics they wanted to hear, pilot infidelity, or more specifically, are pilots more likely to cheat was by far the most requested topic.
It surprised me on the one hand, and on the other, not so much.
My own theory is that the pilots profession does not make one more likely to cheat.
By far, mostly of the pilots I have talked to knew early on they wanted this career, and I don’t think they were thinking, as a young child - I wanna be a pilot so I can cheat from town to town.
Charity contacted me and wanted to share her story on the show. After we get through the specifics of what happened, it turned into a solid learning experience and my hope is that anyone who listens will take something away from it on how to best manage communication and relationships. I welcome your feedback, as always.
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As a pilot wife for over 33 years, I have navigated thousands of miles and moments of life in aviation, mommyhood, business and LIFE!
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There are a lot of decisions to be made in this thing called “adulting” and pilot wife life is no different.
Today, we cover domicile and living in base vs commuting; the deviations we often make throughout the course of a career, and the details that go along with it.
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All of the things to consider about domiciles and commuting: distance, jumpseat availability, expenses such as crash pad, hotels and lodging, meals and uber, airline tickets to get home for holidays and special occasions; local family and friends, the wear and tear of commuting. There is no one size fits all, unfortunately. You must weight in on each area of your life.
The deviations of aviation: Base closings, furloughs, economic shifts, war, oil and gulf conflict, mergers, cease flyings, loss of medical through injury or illness, Equipment change and domicile changes.
Be open to weighing all options thoroughly. Have someone else help coach you through your blind spots around it, preferably someone who has been there.
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Pilot and Aviation Career Advisor Jason DuVernay is back for Part 2, we go further into the “Stigmas” and how inaccurate these have been, associated with certain types of flying and airlines; how to network well and ask for help without being annoying; good communication when applying for jobs and building solid relationships vs being transactional.
I ask Jason to look in his crystal ball and tell us his predictions for the next 20-30 years. We talk about Ultra Low Cost Carriers more in depth.
How to set yourself up financially so whatever happens in the turbulent aviation and airline industry is not so devastating on the financial front.
The importance of family; his wife’s background as a pilot and aviation pro; and how much it means to have the one at home understand the stress and the reality of life as a pilot, and how it is not just layovers at exotic places. And, finally, trust - trusting the time, distance and layovers that separate spouses and partners.
Pilot Jason DuVernay on Career Options and Life Part 1
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Jason DuVernay is a commercial airline pilot, as well as a career advisor for pilots, helping them navigate the many options available to them in the aviation profession. He has held a variety of corporate, charter, single pilot, Part 121, and Union focused aviation roles.
This is part 1, where Jason shares his very colorful and turbulent start in the airline industry as part of the "lost generation" in aviation, following 9-11, the different path his career has taken from how he first predicted it to go, and how incredibly content and happy he is with his choices.
We talk about the choices, the things to consider - Quality of life; amount of time home vs gone, parenting as a pilot, speed to left seat or Captain upgrade, wide body flying opportunities and more.
Perfect for anyone considering aviation, considering new career options and Pilot Wives and Partners who want to better understand what they are in for!
Stay tuned for Part 2...
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Is it really possible to "Divorce proof" your marriage? Maybe not 100%, and yet the work you put into building a thriving marriage is the same work that can effectively prevent divorce in most cases,
Joining me today is Kameran Thompson Al-Areqi, a pilot wife, mom, and certified relationship coach. She is passionate about helping couples learn tools and develop habits to divorce proof their marriage! Her husband, Mohammed is from Cairo originally, so they’ve navigated not only pilot life but immigration and cultural differences.
We cover:
A first failed marriage
Working on Yourself
Expectations and Good Communication
Sex vs Intimacy, are they the same
Navigating Differences
Little things matter, both good and bad
The 4 Myths of Marriage.
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What is it about the public that makes so many swoon about a pilot? They ask a million questions and can’t seem to get enough? Maybe it’s just the thrill of flight itself and the thought of being in that “magical office environment” as a job, 30-40,000 feet above the ground.
Whatever the case, as the pilot wife and family, it can seem like your own identity can get lost. Welcome to show #21 of the Pilot wife podcast.
I’m a Peak Performance and mindset coach, and this is the process I mention on the show.
STEBAR
Situation, thoughts, emotion, belief, action, result
Processing your own thoughts, feelings and emotions around any situation is key.
WHO are you? Without the other labels?
WHO do you want to be?
Who are you as a partner to your pilot?
WHO are you in regards to the other hats you wear and labels “accept” for yourself?
References and Links:
My Short Story - Jackie Ulmer
New Year, New You Guide
Peyton Garland - Not So By Myself
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It’s no secret pilot wife can be lonely, filled with anxiety and uncertainty; holidays, special events; lack of ability to long term plan. How do we deal with this, especially if we have no prior experience in the Aviation world?
My guest today wrote the book, literally.
Peyton Garland is a writer, wanna-be rapper, and coffee shop hopper who loves connecting people to a grace much bigger than expected. Her debut book, Not so by Myself, was promoted by Former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino and endorsed by TED Talk speaker Hannah Brencher.
We cover:
Her childhood as a Military brat, a "Pre-Med Flunkie"; News Reporter, an Enneagram 1, (her Husband is a 3 on the Enneagram).
Peyton was quickly thrust into the role of “Pilot Wife” when her husband changed careers 6 months after their marriage, leaving behind a career as a sales rep with the Atlanta Falcons.
They struggled through her taking on 3 jobs to get him through flight training and certifications; their separation when he left on his first job in Indiana; his abrupt, furloughed career during Covid, and their recent celebration of his upcoming commercial airline job. He currently trains Air Force Pilots.
She was led to write the book when she felt the tug of struggle and loneliness, wondering why she felt this way. She’s a strong woman of Christian faith, and vulnerably shares her struggles with mental health.
Aren’t we no longer supposed to be lonely when we are married? And a young marriage?
She talks about isolation and loneliness in an unhealthy church regarding women. Her tendency to perfection and her realization while sitting across from a therapist how she had struggled with this for years, shoving much under the rug.
And, she did the work to unpack herself, her thoughts, her limiting beliefs and the work she did on herself.
The “Brainspotting” technique, and how much of what she thought was an issue with her husband or outside situations were actually internal conflicts within herself.
Her drunken saga on her honeymoon flight, trying to fight a fever!
Wow - powerful stuff!
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Jill See has a full colorful history in aviation. She started as a child on her father’s lap flying in a small plane, yet was not initially encouraged to become a pilot.
During college, her interest was revived. She started as a flight attendant, yet was still drawn to the flight deck!
She paid her way through flight school, became a flight instructor, regional pilot and made her way into the big leagues! She met and married a fellow pilot, became a mom, chose to stay home and is now a realtor.
She met her husband, Bob, on a flight while they were both commuting, and soon were dating, then married.
Today, they have a daughter, live in an airpark, complete with airplane and boat, and she loves her rich, full Aviation Lifestyle!
That lifestyle led her to meet and fly with Captain Sully Sullenberger, the famous "Miracle on the Hudson" landing and Al Haynes, the United Airlines Captain who crash landed in Iowa after a catastrophic engine failure.
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Kora Kresin, Flight Deck Therapist.
Kora Kresin is the flight deck therapist. Her mission is to make mental health care accessible to pilots. She is specially trained to work with men, and has been in the field for almost 5 years. She founded Compass Counseling Center located in Oregon. She's the partner to Pilot Cole, who she met eating donuts!
We cover:
The definition of Mental Health Vs Mental Illness
How she chose the Flight Deck Mental Health Group
FAA Regs and Mandatory Reporting, from Kora's Perspective.
How Men and Women deal differently with mental health stresses
What to be aware of
Supporting Pilot Mental Health Reform
How to find Kora - kresinkresin@gmail.com @flightdeck.therapist on IG
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It’s that time of year again, goals, intentions, and - Resolutions.
Do you set them? Do you get them? On today’s show, I’m going to take you through an exercise that will help you take off strong for 2022, cruise smoothly through the year- and arrive at your destination, on 12/31/22 stating - Mission Accomplished…
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Kids Chaos and Community in Pilot Wife Life Welcome Kate Dorsey, Melissa O'Brien, Rachel Phillips, Lauren Davis and Crystal Vazzo, who share some great tips and strategies for navigating life as stay home moms; full time career working moms; and how they juggle and keep it all together.
We have some fun talking about the challenges of the pilots "RE-entry" into the home after a trip, when things have been going along smoothly.
Calendars
Day care and help
Self Care
Organizing and Managing
And, more!
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This crazy aviation life is all what we make of it. So, in the spirit of Christmas and knowing the frustrations some have, I had some fun with the 12 Days of Christmas. The ups and downs of holidays in Aviation!
Upcoming shows:
Kids, Chaos and Community - 5 pilots wives share how they juggle it all and keep their sanity. We cover some funny stuff, like the chaos that ensues when the pilot comes home! And, we aren’t trash talking them - it’s just a thing and most pilot wives can relate!
New Years - every pilot has a flight plan, and it’s a good idea in all if life. I have a create your best flight plan guide for you coming up. More than goal setting; it’s about getting clear on what you really want in each area and then devising a plan to get there.
Not so By Myself - Peyton Garland, a pilot wife, wrote a book that shares her journey through OCD, and finding a way to calm her anxieties and fears around being alone and the pilot wife life.
Interviews with two pilots, and pilot career coaches - I can not WAIT for these two episodes to drop. You'll learn a lot as the partner on all of the options out there for pilots and how to truly plan a long term career that fits the lifestyle and goals you desire,
Part 2 of the Question - are pilots more likely to cheat - a Flight Attendant and Pilot Wife interview that shocked me, and yet offers solid advice and considerations for many. I appreciate her willingness to share in an effort to benefit others.
Keeping your own identity and ego intact when everyone wants to gush over the “pilot!”
I am interviewing a husband wife couple in Alaska who ditched their corporate life in Texas and moved to Alaska to both live their dream as bush pilots!
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Your Pilot Wife Life Questions and my Answers
We cover:
Dry January
I'm running a very subtle, Dry January Program in the Aviation Fitness Facebook Group.
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More on the Enneagram
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That Odd Question Pilot Wives are Asked
This used to annoy me SO much.
Packing Food
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Communicating on Trips - what to expect
Mandates - Mask and Medical
Holidays and Crazy Schedules
Help a Gal Out - with ratings and reviews!
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Have you ever thought about Homeschooling and taking advantage of all that the Aviation Lifestyle offers?
Traveling to the area you are studying? A hands on approach. Flexibility and not 9-3, monday thru friday?]
Amie Lech has been a public school teacher for thirteen years and a homeschool mom for over six years. Her pilot was an Army helicopter pilot who transitioned to the airlines, and together they raise 12 and 15 year old girls.
Learn more about Amie's:
Background
Her pilot husband, his military career, injury and flying again
How and why they started homeschooling
Signs to look for that might indicate your child is not right for the school setting they are in.
If they have resistance, ask questions and observe; work to figure out why they are resisting something.
Labeling kids and how it can set them up for failure later, and other options. Conscious Language
What does homeschooling look like for
How can the pilots be involved in the learning?
How can homeschooling work with a pilot schedule?
How can you homeschool and work at the same time?
How do I get started homeschooling?
legal requirements per state found on HSLDA.com
reach out to Amie - Sample letters and resources
Amie's Recommended Essential Oil Stress Away
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Communication is the cornerstone of success in any relationship and the Pilot and Aviation Lifestyle probably magnifies the need for this. We cover good tips and techniques for communication in today’s show.
I was a terrible communicator in young adulthood and into midlife, honestly. I just buried stuff and ignored it.
With time, frustration and work, here are a few things I learned and share on the podcast.
Communication takes work.Starting those tough conversations takes work.
The power in “I” messages and how you feel vs YOU DID THIS
The danger in the written communication - tone, meaning and context.
Communication and good protocols in the Digital Age.
Nothing worse than a misunderstood text.
A fairly innocent text exchange between two members of the opposite sex…coworkers or good friends, can create a lot of turbulence.
Use good judgment. A passing exchange can wreak havoc for years. Trust is easier to establish in the beginning and much harder to regain. It casts doubt on everything.
Learn my STEBAR Process for managing your mind, your thoughts, feelings and beliefs.
How do you rate your ability to resolve conflict, without just ignoring it or shoving it under the rug.
If you continue in these ways, what do you think your relationship will look like in 6 months? a year? 5. 10? Will it survive?
What are your big goals for your relationship, marriage and future? This matters.
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Navigating Life, Marriage, Careers, Kids, Aviation Schedules and the turbulence that goes with all of that can be tricky.
Today I have Enneagram Coach Kelly Tibbits as we break down the Enneagram: What it is; what it tells you about your personality; and how it can help you understand yourself, your pilot and other relationships.
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The Road Back to You book by Ian Morgan Cron
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More on the Enneagram for Pilots: My husband is a 5, and I am a 3. Once I understood this, it explained so much and gave me the tools to understand myself and why I do what I do; understand WHY he does what he does; communicate better and stop taking things so personally!
If you know your pilot's type, I would love to hear and gather some data to share, if there is any common thread about "Enneagram Types" who are pilots!
Aviation Fitness and Nutrition, with Pilot Nutritionist Jill Mongene.
We cover:
3 key tips for Staying Healthy
How do We Create Health and Well Being at home?
Eating on the road? App? Airport specific?
What about carbs protein, fat?
What about diets or food regimens such as Keto, Paleo, Atkins and Carnivore? Plant Based?
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The questions are flooding in and on Today’s show we are going to cover:
- Alcohol - at home and on the road
- Commuting vs living in base
- Is there a Facebook group for the Pilot Wife Podcast
- Getting them to pack food
- Why are they so cranky before and after a trip
- And, yes, because it was such a hot topic, from all angles, I have more insight to share on the “Cheating Pilot Syndrome” is it more myth than reality? Episode 7 is here!
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B is for Boundaries as a Pilot Life Family In today’s episode of the Pilot Wife Podcast ABCs, let’s talk about Boundaries and in what ways these matter in your aviation marriage.
At the heart of any good relationship is communication, and that’s the cornerstone of setting boundaries. And, I’m covering boundaries first because HEY, it is the ABcs. We’ll talk about communication next!
It’s easy for hurts and misunderstandings to happen in the aviation marriage, because of so many factors.
Some areas where boundaries are important are:
- Couple Time and Family Time
- Communication on trips
- Layover expectations and trust
- Scheduling and Bidding, as well as changing domiciles
- Money
- Your Independence to make decisions when they are gone
There are others but let’s tackle these for now.
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Do Pilots Cheat More Than Other Professions.- without a doubt THE most requested topic by the Pilot Wives for the podcast.
Buckle up tight, as this is only part 1 of "Does Your Pilot Cheat."
I understand this is a controversial and triggering topic. And, I’m saddened that it’s number one, and yet I understand.
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I’ve spoken with at least 10 women who have an experience to share. Some will be interviewed and others want to share their story but with anonymity.
In Part 1 - I’m going to start with my opinion and experiences about whether pilots are more likely to cheat than other profession, after over 35 years in aviation in general. This is simply my opinion and experiences and is in no way meant to undermine anything you have gone through.
I worked in aviation for 3 years before dating, and then 5 years before marrying a pilot. I've worked at small airports, meeting lots of regional airline crews; spent time as a crew scheduler; I also spent a year as a flight attendant. And, I've spent most of it as a pilot wife.
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Today, on the Pilot Wife Podcast Jackie Ulmer interviews with American Airlines Pilot Wives Kristen Stensby, Jessica Gobble and Deanna Rodecki, who all lived through the frustration of being stuck in the regionals,, waiting to flow through to American Airlines.
They share their insights, experiences, the good, the bad and their best advice for any aviation families dealing with this.
We cover a lot of good things to know!
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The Pilot Wife Podcast - ABCs - Attitude Your Attitude can make or break everything! Here are some tips for soaring! And, some examples of Pilot Wife Life that can create chaos and the need for an attitude adjustment.
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Navigating the Holidays as a Pilot Wife and Family Holidays can create a lot of anxiety, added stress and emotional overload for a pilot wife.
Will they be home for:
- Christmas and the big days
- Shopping Parties and social events
- Kids events
- Decorating and helping out
Here is a short Pilot Wife checklist to get clear on before I deep dive into some of it.
- Plan ahead and prepare as soon as you get their schedule
- Handle your emotions ahead of time.
- Being sad and even angry is acceptable. Just not at them as they can’t help it either.
- Call in your community, family and circle of friends
- Be the “party starter”
- Know that this too, shall pass
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I learned to create new traditions that we have carried on for years, and that have become a bright spot and memory.
Our Christmas Eve tradition of Santa Claus pictures, hot chocolate and fun
Our Christmas Eve tradition of a family and neighborhood open house
Be willing to let go of your perfect ideal of the “Hallmark Christmas” for new possibilities and experiences.
I learned to ask myself - will it matter in 5 hours? 5 days? 5 weeks? 5 months? 5 years?
The anticipation of the emptiness is often much worse than the reality.
We must choose our emotions each day.
My kids and I (and my husband) look back now and remember only the good times. I learned to put my focus on them and making their experience the bet it could be and not focusing on what we didn’t have.
Remember to be aware of, acknowledge and accept your emotions ahead of time. Then, be prepared to make it amazing, in spite of.
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So, here’s to the gift of the season to you; and making the most of whatever the holidays and the airlines deal you.
American Airline Pilot Wives Elizabeth Whatley, Liz Klein, Hollie Magnusun join host Jackie Ulmer for a lively Pilot Wife chat about early life, finance and budgeting, holidays and making life as fun and fabulous as possible.
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Learn how each met their pilot; hear Liz's romantic meeting and proposal story; how she navigated immigrating to the US from Canada and "landing" in Dallas; how Hollie navigated a commuting relationship at the beginning, before becoming a Pilot Wife
Accepting the Pilot's life on the road and going out with Pilot Crew's and Flight Attendants.
Recognizing and reducing the stress for them when they go through training.
And, of course, the value in the Pilot Wife Communities we build.
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I'm Jackie Ulmer, your Co-Captain, on this journey because YOU are ultimately in charge of charting your flight plan, Choosing your destination, knowing how to course correct through turbulence and keeping your passengers (that would be the rest of the family, and your pilot) as safe and as comfortable as possible and taking care of YOU, too.
As they say - please secure your own oxygen mask first, before assisting others, and that is the goal if this podcast - to be your oxygen mask.
A little about me - probably much like you, I wear a lot of different hats. Pilot wife, certainly and also mom, daughter, sister, friend and entrepreneur. Throw in Kids handler and personal uber service; head cook and bottle washer; first aid medic - you name it - we do it all, right?
I was 25 when I married my pilot, and I worked for 10 years in the airline industry, too. Not as a pilot, but I’ve done about everything except fly the airplane. So, I had a knowing already of the fate that awaited me, ha ha!
My foray into the travel world started as a travel agent. One day, the station manager for a local airline took me to lunch and offered me a job at the airline.
The pay was better, as were the hours and it sounded like an adventure, with flight benefits! So, my airline career started with me as a customer service agent in Farmington New Mexico, working for Air Midwest airlines, a small regional airline that flew 17 passenger turbo props.
My mom used to tell people I was like the girl on Wings, the 90s sitcom. And, that’s kinda how small town airports are. There were 4 airlines total and we were a family.
Listen in to hear more about how we met, married and our journey!
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I chose to leave my airline career once we started a family, and a year into mommyhood, I started my own entrepreneurial journey. I started in Direct Sales, and now coach and mentor Social Sellers.
I’m a Peak Performance and Mindset Coach and my true passion is helping women create Harmony and their best stab at balance in the 7 key areas of life.
You can learn more at StreetSmartWealth.com
or PeakPerformanceHabits.com
Well, that’s enough to give you some insight to me, my life in Aviation and my passion for working with and supporting women. I’d love to get to know YOU better.
As I’ve shared, this podcast will be a variety of things - roundtable discussions with Pilot Wives in every age group, geographic area, in various companies and with LOTS of great stories, experiences and tips to share. All different types of situations:
- Kids
- Family
- Traveling when the pilot doesn’t want to
- Relationships
- Do Pilots Cheat more than other professions
- Anxiety and worries
- Your Career
- Taking care of YOU
- Communication and Boundaries
We’ll have interviews with pilots themselves, and what they want us to know; Pilot couples and navigating that, with and without kids, Flight Attendants and Pilot couples, blended families, and more,
Hey Aviator. The Pilot Wife Podcast is brought to you by http://PeakPerformanceForLife.com - the App that helps you create a vision for your life, and the action steps to set, track and achieve your goals in the 7 key areas of life - Faith, Family, Field, Finance, Fitness, Friends and Fun.
Learn more at http://PeakPerformanceForLife.com and welcome peace, joy and harmony in your successful life.
Hello, and Welcome to the Pilot Wife Podcast.
No matter where you are in your journey as a pilot wife, spouse, partner or family member, this community is for you!
If you are new to the aviation and pilot lifestyle, you may be wondering -
What the heck have I gotten myself into? Is this for me? Am I the only one with these questions? What’s the next 10 or 20 years going to be like? What about kids and family?
I get it, these are common questions most of us had.
I’m Jackie Ulmer, your Co-Captain and host, and as I began thinking about this podcast taking flight, I had a fun walk down memory lane with all of the stories and experiences to be shared.
Today, I am at 33 years and counting as a pilot wife, and I never really thought about all of the insight gained from over 12,000 days of this!
Marriage, kids, moving, furloughs, paycuts, upgrades, aircraft changes, training, more training, check rides, medicals, loneliness, dealing with all the real life stuff that happens while they are flying.
We have a funny joke in my house. Any time a conversation starts with “Mark was flying”, it’s going to be a train wreck. Trees falling on roofs, plumbing issues, power outages, garage door falling off the mounts -yep - “shiznit” happens.
You’ll be hearing from many other Pilot Wives in every age group, geographic area, in various companies and with LOTS of great stories, experiences and tips to share. Know this - whatever you are going through - we have someone who’s been there, too!
We know all about the erratic schedules, disrupted plans, re-assignments at the most inopportune times, frustrating communication when they are flying, or in their “man cave.” We know about domicile and airplane changes, flight medicals, uprooting and moving, just when you are making friends and settling in.
We’ve known the loneliness at times, and have found strength in our pilot wife community - a group who truly “gets” it. We understand the anxieties and worry of what they are up to in their “resort style life.”
Most of the time it’s not so “resort like!” We’ve learned to make the most of the down times, and enjoy every bit of the good times.
Add this podcast to your favorites; share it on your Pilot Facebook groups and on Instagram, and with anyone you know who might enjoy it, and find value in it.
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