Episode 19: Why Pilots Don’t Worry About Turbulence (Fear of Flying Tips Podcast)

I’m Hope, and today I want to talk about something that causes more white-knuckled grips, more breath holding, and more sudden prayers than almost anything else when you’re on a flight: turbulence.

Even the word feels jagged.
You’re flying peacefully, maybe even dozing off, and then—boom. A jolt. A bump. A wobble.
The seatbelt sign dings. Someone gasps.
Your stomach drops. Your brain screams: this is it.

👉 Download the SkyCalm app free on the iOS App StoreIf you haven’t yet, be sure to download the ⁠⁠⁠SkyCalm⁠⁠⁠ app. It’s now live on the iOS App Store and free to download. Inside, you’ll find a panic-calming SOS button, breathing exercises like the one we practiced, reassuring Q&As about flying, and a journal to help you track your small wins—like facing this fear today.