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Overcoming Your Fear of Flying with Tom Bunn

Episode 25 ·
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This episode starts by looking at the busiest days of year for air travel. Andrew then talks with therapist and retired airline captain Tom Bunn about addressing a fear of flying.

  • What are the busiest days of the year for air travel? The answer actually depends on where you are in the world. Learn more in this episode.

  • Did you know that some airlines now offer grab and go lounge concepts? Find out which airlines have this offering.

  • Tom Bunn is a licensed therapist, retired airline captain and ex-United States Air Force fighter pilot. He has spent decades helping people address their fears and anxiety surrounding flying. He joins Andrew to talk about the causes behind a fear of flying, how to address fears and anxieties around flying, how you can help those around you, and much more.

Tom Bunn is the President and founder of SOAR, which has helped over 10,000 fearful fliers control anxiety, panic, and claustrophobia when flying. He is also the author of the award-winning book Panic Free: The 10-Day Program to End Panic, Anxiety, and Claustrophobia. You can learn more about Tom, his book, and SOAR’s fear of flying program at www.fearofflying.com.


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Tom Bunn

Tom Bunn is a licensed therapist, retired airline captain, and fighter pilot who has spent decades helping people address their fears and anxiety surrounding flying. His unique experience has allowed him to help over 10,000 fearful fliers control anxiety, panic, and claustrophobia when flying. He is the author of the prize-winning book, Panic Free: The 10-Day Program to End Panic, Anxiety, and Claustrophobia.



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