Episodes 58
Avg. Duration 47m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (11)
Since Dec 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Outreach Signals

Features Guests

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
67%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

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.

Explore Statistics

Recent Episodes

S2E12 The Checkride Mindset with Designated Pilot Examiner Chris Anderson

Jun 10, 2026 1h 22m

Season 2 Episode 12   In this episode we sit down with Chris Anderson, a Designated Pilot Examiner, corporate pilot, and 12-time NAFI Master CFI with more than 23,000 flight hours and over 3,500…

S2 Monday Briefing: All About the Bonus

Jun 01, 2026 9m Bonus

Season 2: Bonus Episode Monday Briefing 9  In this Monday Briefing, we highlight all of the bonus episodes we have compiled for you over the last year and a half of the Calm Cockpit. These episodes…

S2E11 The Yips: Returning to Flow Under Pressure

May 27, 2026 54m

Season 2 Episode 11   In this episode we explore the phenomenon known as “the yips” — the sudden breakdown of a deeply mastered skill under pressure. Whether it shows up in the cockpit, on a stage,…

S2 Monday Briefing: A Pilot’s Most Portable Tool

May 18, 2026 16m Bonus

Season 2: Bonus Episode Monday Briefing 8    In this Monday Briefing, you’ll learn how your breath can become one of the most effective tools for improving focus, reducing stress, and staying calm…

S2E10 The Future of Flight Training: Modern Lessons from Backseat Pilot with Nate Ehlers

May 13, 2026 1h 18m

Season 2 Episode 10 In this episode we sit down with Nate Ehlers of Backseat Pilot to explore how flight instruction is evolving for the next generation of aviators.  From his own in-flight emergency…

S2 Monday Briefing: Rise, Grind, and Get Uncomfortable

May 04, 2026 10m Bonus

Season 2: Bonus Episode Monday Briefing 7 This episode breaks down what it actually takes to build a mindset that drives consistent performance—not just temporary motivation. Instead of chasing…

S2E9 Failure Isn’t Final: How to Comeback from a Setback

Apr 29, 2026 54m

Season 2 Episode 9   In this episode we explore how pilots can navigate failure, recover faster, and build the kind of resilience that supports long-term success in aviation.  We’ll discuss check…

S2 Monday Briefing: The 3 Drivers of Motivation That Get You Unstuck

Apr 20, 2026 24m Bonus

Season 2: Bonus Episode Monday Briefing 6   In this Monday Brief,  we explore how motivation really works, and why so many high performers still find themselves feeling stuck. Drawing on…

S2E8 Say Again: Communication,CRM, and Cockpit Safety with Brian Schiff

Apr 15, 2026 1h 8m

Season 2 Episode 8   In this episode we sit down with Brian Schiff to break down what Crew Resource Management (CRM) really looks like in practice—and why it matters for every pilot. From the cockpit…

S2 Monday Briefing: Career Conundrum

Apr 06, 2026 8m Bonus

Season 2: Bonus Episode Morning Briefing 5   In this Monday Briefing, John talks about his observations representing his company at a career fair talking to pilots in training about the amazing…

S2E7 If a(I) can do it....

Apr 01, 2026 40m

Season 2 Episode 7   The origin story of all things April 1 and the classic shenanigans that occur on this prank-ish day.

S2 Monday Briefing: The Five Point Reset

Mar 23, 2026 20m Bonus

Season 2: Bonus Episode Morning Briefing 4 In this Monday Briefing we explore how something as simple—and often overlooked—as posture can directly influence pilot performance, energy, and mental…

S2E6 The Career Multiplier: Liz Booker on Writing and Aviation Leadership

Mar 18, 2026 1h 11m

Season 2 Episode 6   In this episode we explore the powerful intersection of literacy, storytelling, and resilience in aviation through the insights of Liz Booker, a retired U.S. Coast Guard…

S2 Monday Briefing: Hydration Strategies for Clear Thinking and Steady Energy

Mar 09, 2026 19m Bonus

Season 2: Bonus Episode Morning Briefing 3 This episode explores why effective hydration is not simply about drinking more water but about understanding how fluids, electrolytes, glucose, and…

S2E5 Under Pressure: Optimizing Performance in Recurrent Training

Mar 04, 2026 55m

Season 2 Episode 5   Recurrent training isn’t a judgment of your identity as a pilot—it’s a sharpening of your craft. It can feel like a high-stakes verdict on your abilities but in this episode we…

S2 Monday Briefing: Sunlight, Gratitude, and the Flight Ahead

Feb 23, 2026 7m Bonus

Season 2: Bonus Episode Morning Briefing 2   Key Highlights:   • The "I Get To" Mindset: John reframes the challenges of being away from home and family. Instead of viewing the job as a burden, he…

S2E4 From Army Helicopter Pilot to Elite Trainer: Your Blueprint for Flight Crew Fitness with Lashae Bacon

Feb 18, 2026 1h 17m

Season 2 Episode 4 Flight crews operate in one of the most physiologically demanding environments out there: long sedentary stretches, high cognitive load, circadian disruption, and unpredictable…

S2 Monday Briefing: What the Winter Olympics Can Teach Pilots About Performance

Feb 09, 2026 12m Bonus

Season 2: Bonus Episode  New series from The Calm Cockpit designed to help you start off your week on a positive note! High performance in aviation is evolving. In this Monday Briefing, we explore…

S2 Fly Steady: A Guided Nervous System Reset for High-Demand Days

Feb 06, 2026 14m Bonus

Bonus Episode   Optimize Your High Performance & Neurological Resiliency Do you need to compensate for lost sleep? Or maybe improve your brain’s ability to learn and retain information? Yoga…

S2E3 Try Softer, Fly Sharper: Managing Recovery Debt in Aviation

Feb 04, 2026 58m

Season 2 Episode 3   Aviation demands sustained focus, emotional regulation, and high-quality decision-making—yet many of us carry a quiet “recovery debt” from constant task-loading, long duty days,…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Calm Cockpit Podcast have?

The Calm Cockpit Podcast has published 58 episodes since December 2024, covering topics in Aviation, Health & Fitness.

Is The Calm Cockpit Podcast still active?

The Calm Cockpit Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 47m.

Similar Podcasts