Christina Brown: Aviation Wellness

We lost a member of the aviation community a few weeks ago. Please head to ISWAPand consider donating to the Francesca Norris scholarship. Avination, welcome back to episode 70 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Today, I am talking with Christina Brown who is the founder and creator of Aviation Wellness. Aviation Wellness is something that needs to be talked about in aviation, I hope this episode can be a step in the right direction and helping aviators take care of themselves physically, emotionally and spiritually. How Christina ran into my dad at the airport. How Christina originally had no interest in getting into aviation Christina's dad is an airline pilot. Christina used to work as a private yacht stewardess. Why she switched from yachts to planes. What Christina's first flight was like as a flight attendant. What is more luxurious, a private plane or private yacht? How a flight attendant has to be good at reading body language. How corporate aviation was the next logical step. Christina talks about pilots from a flight attendants perspective. How many passengers does Christina serve at one time? We talk about the private aviation industry and schedules. Christina talks about Aviation Wellness and why she started this community. How to reset your thoughts on health and wellness. Why creating a Facebook page was the first step. We talk about how mental issues can be taboo in the aviation industry. Why it's hard to make healthy decisions when you are tired. The first step to change is believing that you can. The difficulties of living in a world of instant gratification. What Christina has learned from creating Aviation Wellness. Christina's ultimate goal for Aviation Wellness. The power of not knowing that you are alone in your struggle. The importance of talking about your struggles and flaws. Comparison is the thief of happiness. Accountability is huge for aviation wellness. Thanks for listening to episode 70 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast. If you haven't already, please leave a review on iTunes and please tell all your friends to support the show on Patreon! Happy Flying, Justin