Blog – Piloting 2 Wellbeing

Captain O’s
Logbook

Pilots commonly use logbooks to write down important information, document conditions, and record events. That’s what I’m attempting to do here, on the blog, where you can read my latest thoughts on wellness, mindfulness, aviation, and more. Welcome to Captain O’s Logbook!

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Burnout vs. Brilliance: The Fine Line High-Performers Must Walk

High-achieving women are no strangers to pushing limits, breaking barriers, and setting new standards of success. But at what cost?...

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Starting 2025 with a Flight Plan for Wellbeing

As aviation professionals, we’re used to navigating through turbulence, but what about the turbulence within our bodies? If I had a...

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What is Pilot Mental Health?

What Is Pilot Mental Health? Pilot mental health encompasses the psychological and emotional well-being of pilots, focusing on fostering resilience,...

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The True Cost of Holiday Travel and How to Stay Balanced

For many of us, holiday travel is a double-edged sword: it’s a chance to connect with loved ones and participate...

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October Insight-Buyer Beware

Buyer Beware – Navigating the Pilot Mental Health Movement I recently spoke at the UAA Conference in Memphis, where over...

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October Insights-Four Questions

4 Powerful Questions Every Aviation Professional Should Ask Themselves Aviation professionals constantly balance high expectations and intense pressure. Whether you’re...

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Navigating Change in the Aviation Industry

Why is Changing Environment Difficult? Change is a challenging yet constant factor in the aviation industry. Due to the high-stakes...

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AI in Mental Health: Proceed with Caution

I was recently approached by a company considering AI (artificial intelligence) for their mental health app for pilots. AI is...

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Imposters: The Difference Between Novices and Experts in Aviation Mental Health

Imposters: The Difference Between Novices and Experts in Aviation Mental Health In the past month, I’ve received numerous emails, phone calls,...

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Boost Your Mood with Music: Simple Tips for Every Day

Hello, and welcome to May! This month is also Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s talk about music and how it...

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Get Moving, Get Outside

There’s a substantial strong link between exercise and positive mental health effects. It can boost your mood, alleviate anxiety, and...

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End of the year thoughts on being quiet…

As we near the end of a tumultuous and consequential year, socially-distanced and avoiding large gatherings, now is the time...