#20 - Overcome Crippling Anxiety

Uncovering The Aviation Mindset Podcast

🛫 Uncovering The Aviation Mindset - Episode 20 With Graham Kelley🛬

My mate Graham joins me today for a very open discussion on anxiety and the tools that we can adopt to help deal with this normal emotion.

Graham is a senior lead in the Operations Department of a corporate jet operator. It is one of the roles in aviation that is critical to the success of an aircraft mission. Without Graham’s team, we have little chance of launching to our destination, let alone safely and efficiently.

In the heat of the moment, changes and issues must be dealt with immediately to keep the show on the road. The guys in the office constantly have to face their own emotional reactions in the heat of stress and deal with emotional pilots on the end of the phone, desperate to sort the issues out to avoid delays and the comeback from disappointed passengers.

This all adds to the potential for anxiety which Graham well recognises in himself and his team, and one of the many tools he uses is yoga, so we explore the science and potential of it as a tool for self-realisation and human potential.

We delve into our personal experiences with anxiety and stress and how we find relief through yoga and other practices. The importance of self-awareness, understanding the autonomic nervous system, and practising breathwork is emphasised, too

The conversation also addresses the shame and stigma surrounding mental health, particularly for men, and the need for kindness, vulnerability, and support in the workplace and society. We explore the importance of embracing both masculine and feminine qualities to create a balanced and harmonious life.

We emphasise the need for self-reflection, admitting mistakes, and repairing relationships and discuss the changing culture in the workplace, where empathy and understanding are becoming more valued. We also highlight the importance of curiosity, non-judgmental assessment, and emotional intelligence in challenging situations.

The conversation concludes with a reminder to enjoy life, maximise human potential, and surround oneself with positive energy.

Takeaways

✈ Yoga is not just about physical exercise but a science for life that explores human potential and self-realisation.

✈ Understanding the autonomic nervous system and practising breathwork can help regulate stress and anxiety.

✈ There is a need to address the shame and stigma surrounding mental health, particularly for men, and create a supportive environment in the workplace and society.

✈ Kindness, vulnerability, and support are essential in promoting mental well-being and preventing chronic depression.

✈ Checking in with colleagues and offering support can have a significant impact on someone's well-being. Embrace both masculine and feminine qualities for a balanced and harmonious life.

✈ Practice self-reflection, admit mistakes, and repair relationships.

✈ Empathy and understanding are becoming more valued in the workplace.

✈ Cultivate curiosity, non-judgmental assessment, and emotional intelligence.

✈ Enjoy life, maximise human potential, and surround yourself with positive energy.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Yoga as a Science for Life

09:07 Personal Experience with Anxiety and the Discovery of Yoga

13:56 Understanding the Autonomic Nervous System and Breathwork

27:29 The Power of Kindness and Support in the Workplace

34:21 Embracing the Balance of Masculine and Feminine Qualities

36:18 The Importance of Self-Reflection and Repairing Relationships

45:29 The Changing Culture of Empathy and Understanding in the Workplace

50:18 Cultivating Curiosity, Non-Judgmental Assessment, and Emotional Intelligence

57:08 Enjoying Life and Maximising Human Potential

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