About this episode

The episode discusses aircraft sales and mental health challenges in aviation with guest Dr. Abigail Powell.

This week’s episode covers a lot of ground. We open with our usual Bob-and-Steve hang for the first half hour — talking about the pending sale of the Westwind, what we’re considering as a replacement, and a deep dive into the current state of the single-engine turboprop market. We talk through real-world tradeoffs between aircraft like the TBM, Meridian/M600 class, and PC-12 — cost of entry, mission capability, and what actually makes sense for how we fly. Then we shift gears into something very different. In the second half, we sit down with Dr. Abigail Powell , an aviation-focused therapist known online as @theaviationtherapist . We dig into the mental health side of aviation — the parts that usually don’t get talked about in cockpits, group chats, or on layovers. From the pressures of performance and the stigma around seeking help, to hyper-vigilance, compartmentalization, and the unique psychological demands of aviation careers, Dr. Powell brings a grounded and honest perspective that every pilot — professional or recreational — will recognize. We cover: • Why mental health challenges in aviation are often hidden • How stress and anxiety show up differently in…

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve Giordano, Robert Allen

Guest: Dr. Abigail Powell

Topics covered

• aviation therapy
• mental health in aviation
• aircraft sales
• single-engine turboprop market
• stress management for pilots
• performance pressures in aviation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: @theaviationtherapist

Products: Westwind, TBM, Meridian/M600, PC-12

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