When You’re Flying While They’re Celebrating: Tools for Working During the Holidays

Episode 24 When you’re on duty while the rest of the world slows down, the emotional load can hit hard. Loneliness, fomo (fear of missing out), and the quiet ache of missing rituals that anchor you are common experiences to many pilots. In this episode we’ll share five counter-intuitive, highly practical strategies for navigating holiday duty with clarity and compassion. From acknowledging the “suck,” to scheduling a worry appointment, building small mission-based rituals, unhooking from old emotional stories, and finding connection through service, this conversation reframes holiday work as something you can approach with intention—not avoidance. Whether you’re in the cockpit, the cabin, or supporting others behind the scenes, these tools help you stay grounded, human, and connected—even from miles away.