Today we’re talking about a part of the flight that can be especially overwhelming for anxious flyers: takeoff.

That moment when the engines roar, the plane starts speeding down the runway, and your body feels like it’s being pressed into the seat as you suddenly lift off the earth. It’s intense. Visceral. And for some people, it’s the hardest part of the entire journey.

I want you to know right now: you’re not weak for feeling that way.
You’re not irrational.
You’re just experiencing something powerful—and new—and your nervous system doesn’t quite know what to make of it yet.

👉 Download the SkyCalm app free on the iOS App StoreIf you haven’t yet, be sure to download the ⁠⁠SkyCalm⁠⁠ app. It’s now live on the iOS App Store and free to download. Inside, you’ll find a panic-calming SOS button, breathing exercises like the one we practiced, reassuring Q&As about flying, and a journal to help you track your small wins—like facing this fear today.