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The Calm Cockpit Podcast
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Join John Niehaus, a professional pilot and flight instructor and Gita Brown, a yoga educator and student pilot as they share how the latest tools in stress reduction, well-being, and high performance mental training can improve your abilities as aviators. Through this podcast they will show how understanding these techniques can create a mindset of excellence not just in flying, but flight training, proficiency, and aviation safety.
Épisodes
Monday Briefing: Top Five Flight Test Survival Tips
2 nov. 2026 · 14 min
Season 2 Monday Briefing 20 It's that time again! John is in recurrent training for his pilot job and he takes a time out to share with you his top five tips for surviving stressful recurrent training, checkrides, and impactful tests.
Five Lessons From Elite Performers: How to Excel Without Losing Yourself
28 oct. 2026 · 55 min
What can elite classical musicians teach pilots about performing at their best without sacrificing their health, relationships, or well-being? Drawing on five stories of accomplished musicians and educators, this episode explores why rest is an essential part of preparation, how to stay teachable…
Monday Briefing: How a Fighter Pilot Breaks the Perfection Death Spiral
19 oct. 2026 · 18 min
Season 2 Monday Briefing 19 Perfectionism can be a powerful motivator, but when the drive to get everything right turns into a need to control every outcome, it can leave us frustrated, overwhelmed, and stuck. In this Monday Briefing, we hear a clip from former Royal Australian Air Force fighter…
From Fighter Pilot to Fulfilling Life: A Framework for Leadership and Life with Christian “Boo” Boucousis
14 oct. 2026 · 1 h 13
Season 2 Episode 21 What can pilots learn from the cockpit about living, leading, and performing at their best? On this episode of The Calm Cockpit, we talk with Christian “Boo” Boucousis about applying the aviator mindset beyond flying. We explore why high performers often struggle with…
Monday Briefing: Why the Zone 2 Cardio Trend Is Actually Worth Your Attention
5 oct. 2026 · 19 min
Season 2 Briefing 18 Zone 2 cardio is everywhere right now—but is it actually worth the hype? In this Monday Briefing, we look at cardio through a different lens: not just for heart health or longevity, but as a practical tool for stress relief, mood support, and mental performance. Drawing on…
Say Yes: Building an Aviation Career That Fits Your Life with John Niehaus
30 sept. 2026 · 1 h 11
Season 2 Episode 20 Aviation careers rarely follow a straight line. In this episode, corporate pilot and flight instructor John Niehaus shares the unexpected turns in his own aviation journey—from graduating into the 2008 financial crisis and building hours as a CFI, to flying for the airlines,…
Monday Briefing: Task Completion, and Permission to Rest
21 sept. 2026 · 10 min
Season 2 Monday Briefing 17 In today's busy world, it is easy to forget that one of our daily tasks, is to allow for rest and play. We get caught up in all the things we need to accomplish, and then proceed to lather, rinse, repeat. So consider this your permission to reward yourself with some…
Bonus Episode: A Moment to Reset with Guided Meditation and Avi Gordon
18 sept. 2026 · 10 min
Season 2 Bonus Episode Take a few minutes to pause, breathe, and reset with this guided meditation from Avi Gordon, originally featured in Season 2, Episode 19 Whether you’re preparing to fly, coming down after a demanding day, or simply need a moment to reconnect, this short practice offers a…
The Pilot Is the System: Training the Mind with Avi Gordon
16 sept. 2026 · 1 h 08
Season 2 Episode 19 (corrected issue after 45 min) What if meditation could function like a simulator for the mind? Meditation teacher, coach, and author Avi Gordon joins us to explore how a simple meditation practice can help pilots train attention, recover from mistakes, regulate emotions, and…
Monday Briefing: Three Must Listens for Pilots This Fall
7 sept. 2026 · 23 min
Season 2 Bonus Episode Monday Briefing 16 The first days of a new season or school year come with energy and pep. But eventually the enthusiasm wanes, the days blur together, and even another trip around the pattern can start to feel like a grind. This Monday Briefing explores a little side hustle…
Flashback: Back to School
2 sept. 2026 · 56 min
Season 2 Episode 18 (sort of) As a new school year gets underway, we’re bringing back this conversation about succeeding in aviation training without losing sight of why you started flying. Whether you’re heading back to the classroom, flight school, or pursuing your next rating, these reminders…
Monday Briefing: Change Management
24 août 2026 · 7 min
Season 2 Bonus Episode Monday Briefing 15 As we enter into fall, we start to see a season of change. School starts again, jobs change, people move in and out of our lives. I urge you to take a second, and a breath, and realize that change can be for the good. No matter if it is purposeful, or…
Rethinking Flight Training: Barter, Build, Fly with DeRonte Craig
19 août 2026 · 57 min
Season 2 Episode 17 What happens when a student pilot stops accepting “that’s just the way it is” and starts looking for better solutions? In this episode, you’ll learn how entrepreneur and private pilot DeRonte Craig used his marketing expertise to creatively overcome the financial barriers of…
Monday Briefing: Three Books to Read This Summer
10 août 2026 · 23 min
Season 2 Bonus Episode Monday Briefing 14 In this Monday Briefing, you’ll discover three books that offer practical insights into managing self-interference, handling pressure and resistance, sharpening attention, and staying present in the cockpit. The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy…
Superior Judgement: Risk Management with Mike Jesch
5 août 2026 · 1 h 11
Season 2 Episode 16 Learn how professional pilots manage risk before it becomes a problem. In this episode, you'll discover practical Threat and Error Management (TEM) strategies that can improve your decision-making, reduce workload, and strengthen your safety margins. You'll learn how to…
Monday Brief: The Speed That Keeps You Safe with Brian Schiff
27 juil. 2026 · 15 min
Season 2 Bonus Episode Monday Briefing 13 In this week's Monday Brief, discover one of the most memorable lessons ever shared on The Calm Cockpit Podcast: there are only two speeds in aviation—slow and screw up. This deceptively simple philosophy challenges the instinct to rush and demonstrates…
Beat the Heat: Your Summer Flying Survival Guide
22 juil. 2026 · 46 min
Season 2 Episode 15 Summer flying brings unique challenges that go far beyond comfort. In this episode, we explore how heat and dehydration can quietly erode pilot performance, slow reaction time, impair memory, reduc situational awareness, and increase fatigue. Small aircraft cockpits can become…
A Supplemental Life: 5 Pilot Recommended Supplements for Mental and Physical Performance
13 juil. 2026 · 16 min
Season 2 Bonus Episode Monday Briefing 12 This briefing focuses on daily supplements and digital tools designed to enhance a pilot's mental clarity, physical recovery, and stress management. We all want to study, test, fly, and exercise better, but in today's world we are inundated with…
Grief Doesn't Stay on the Ground: A Conversation with Nikki Smith
8 juil. 2026 · 1 h 14
Season 2 Episode 14 Grief is an inevitable part of life, but in aviation, it often remains unspoken. Whether it's the sudden loss of a colleague or the death of a loved one, grief can affect focus, decision-making, performance, and well-being in profound ways. In this episode, you'll learn how…
Three Must-Have Apps for Every Pilot
29 juin 2026 · 15 min
Season 2 Bonus Episode Monday Briefing 11 Your flight bag is full of tools to help you fly safely—but what about the tools that help take care of the pilot? In this Monday Briefing, we share three simple apps we think every pilot should have: Water Llama for staying hydrated, MyFitnessPal for…