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Her Life, In Flight
by herlifeinflight
A podcast for women in aviation--whether you’re just starting your career or already established. We share stories and experiences from women of all aviation backgrounds and hear from experts and professionals who work closely with women who fly.
Episodes
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Perspectives: An Author Builds an Aviation Career Beyond the Flight Deck
Melanie Hill recounts her 30-year aviation career—from Air Cadets and the Air Force as a supply officer to leading logistics at Boeing Defence Australia—after a setback that ended her pilot ambitions. She offers practical advice for women seeking alternative paths in aviation and emphasizes the...
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Flight Physicals for Women: An AME's Guide
Jessica interviews Dr. Rachel Ferraro, an AME and internal medicine physician, about aviation medicals specifically for women. They cover practical tips for flight physicals (EKG prep, urinalysis timing, chaperones, and what exams aren’t required), how to prepare documentation, and when to seek...
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Scared of Taking the Leap? Find Clarity with Mindset Coach Jess
Host Jessica has a candid conversation with mindset coach Jess Gaspari of Edge of the Leap Coaching about how women in aviation can move from doubt to clarity. They discuss tools like timeline therapy, building confidence, practical action plans, accountability, and reframing failure to pursue...
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AeroPathways: Guiding Students from STEM to the Cockpit
Jessica interviews Caressa of AeroPathways about mentoring flight and maintenance students, supporting international trainees, and navigating career pathways into in-demand roles like AMPs, avionics, dispatch, ATC, corporate and charter flying. They cover training requirements, costs and...
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FlyFit Fuel: Nutrition Hacks for Women Pilots
In this episode Jessica interviews registered dietitian Kylie Viens, founder of FlyFit Nutrition, about practical nutrition strategies for pilots and women in aviation. They discuss managing PCOS, metabolic changes during perimenopause and menopause, the rise of GLP‑1 medications, FAA medical...
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How to Find and Keep a Nanny for Aviation Families
Jessica interviews Kat, an airline pilot and mother about how she found and manages a long-term nanny while flying reserve. Kat shares her path into aviation, why a nanny worked best for her family, and how she hired through Care.com after a poor agency experience. The episode covers practical...
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All About Au Pairs: 14 Years of Experience for Aviation Families
Airline pilot, mother, and Podcast Host Jessica shares her 14-year experience hosting au pairs, explaining how the J-1 program works, agency choices, costs, driving and insurance issues, rematch rules, and practical household expectations for aviation families. She also interviews her current au...
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Perspective Series: From Homeschool Mom to Chief Pilot
Host Jessica and guest Elayne Humphrey share Elaine's journey from homeschooling mom to a chief pilot and aspiring DPE, offering honest insight into starting a flying career at any age and balancing family and aviation. Listeners will get practical advice for older and younger students, why small...
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Perspectives: Laura and Aviation 101 Career Options
Jessica interviews Laura Laster about career paths in aviation beyond flying: aircraft dispatch, airline operations, airport roles, maintenance, network planning, and Laura’s YouTube courses and resources. They also discuss practical steps for becoming a dispatcher, tips for training and...
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Perspectives: Captain Stefanie the Author
Jessica interviews Captain Stefanie about her aviation journey from a flight-family childhood and Purdue’s flight program through regional flying to a major airline, and how she balances a demanding pilot career with raising four children. The episode also covers maternity leave, childcare...
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Perspectives: IBCLC Sheila on Breastfeeding and Flying
In this episode pilot-host Jessica speaks with IBCLC Sheila King about breastfeeding while working in aviation. They cover practical strategies for pumping on the road, milk storage and transport, maintaining supply, preventing mastitis, and using wearable pumps and coolers. Sheila also discusses...
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Perspectives: Lori’s Step-by-Step Rise from In Flight to First Officer
In this episode Jessica interviews Lori, who shares her journey from flight attendant to flight instructor to first officer at a regional airline. Lori discusses early influences from her pilot mother, earning a scholarship, navigating training setbacks, and moving through industry programs with...
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Perspectives: Kids Growing Up in a Dual-Pilot House
Host Jessica interviews her two sons about life growing up in a household with two pilot parents. They discuss missing parents during trips, the perks of travel, how the family adjusts schedules, and what they’ve learned from aviation. The boys share honest reflections on independence, memorable...
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Episode 1: Introduction
Hello, I'm Jessica and I'm new to podcasting. Let me introduce myself and explain my mission with the Her Life, In Flight podcast and website. It's a place for women in aviation to find all the resources needed to balance life and a career while traveling.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast for women in aviation--whether you’re just starting your career or already established. We share stories and experiences from women of all aviation backgrounds and hear from experts and professionals who work closely with women who fly.
HOSTED BY
herlifeinflight
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How many episodes does Her Life, In Flight have?
Her Life, In Flight currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Her Life, In Flight about?
A podcast for women in aviation--whether you’re just starting your career or already established. We share stories and experiences from women of all aviation backgrounds and hear from experts and professionals who work closely with women who fly.
How often does Her Life, In Flight release new episodes?
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Who hosts Her Life, In Flight?
Her Life, In Flight is created and hosted by herlifeinflight.
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