Statistics show that about 40% of Americans have a fear of flying - that's 1 in 6 people! And yes... as I'm sure you know by now. I am that 1.I've had a few recent trips that really put me through it with anxiety and fear of getting on an airplane, so I'm so glad I was able to have this conversation with Kyle Koukol - an airline pilot and business owner who specializes in easing the public's fear of flying. Episode Highlights:-Recognizing anxiety and how to cope-Filtering out what you see online, and what's actually true-Interesting, lesser-known safety precautions airlines take-Answering questions of why we do certain things on a flight-Are certain airlines better than others?Kyle Koukol is one of the pilots and experts behind Dial A Pilot, a service that matches nervous fliers with a professional pilot to answer any and all questions about an upcoming flight.  Follow along for great tips and insight on Instagram at @DialAPilot. Join Mary everyday for a real look into life with 3 crazy ass kids, surviving, thriving, and whatever the F else you might consider over at www.instagram.com/theverymarylife. Or if you're a Tik Tok fan, find me at https://www.tiktok.com/@theverymarylife. And of course, explore more on Theverymarylife.com