Skyward Podcast

About Skyward Podcast

Hi, I'm so happy you're here! I'm Mercedes, the host of Skyward — a pilot and flight instructor sharing the real stories behind aviation and aerospace, straight from the people living them. In each episode, I chat with the people who make aviation and aerospace happen — pilots, instructors, flight attendants, founders, engineers, and the folks steering missions from the ground up — about everything from flight training and pilot health to career journeys, work-life balance, and the community that makes this world what it is. My goal is simple: to inform, connect, and help you love the skies even more. Season 2 is on the way — and Skyward will be moving to a new episode the first Monday of every month. Follow so you don't miss it!

Publisher

Pilot Mercedes

Category

business · education · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Jun 2025

Latest episode

4 May 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 May 2026

   Skyward Special Announcement

   Skyward is taking a pause through spring as I focus on completing my Canadian Flight Instructor Rating. Season 2 returns in June with new episodes, guests, and upgrades. Tap this to send Mercedes a message!

2. 

   20 Apr 2026

   Why Pilots Are in Pain — And How to Fix It | Dr. Jackie White, Aviation PT

   Pilots spend hours locked in cramped cockpits — and their bodies pay the price. In this episode of Skyward, host Pilot Mercedes sits down with Dr. Jackie White, PT, aviation physical therapist and founder of Skyline Wellness, to talk about what's actually going wrong in pilots' bodies and what to do about it. Dr. Jackie breaks down the most common complaints she sees — low back pain, neck stiffness, shoulder tension — and why the cockpit itself is part of the problem. She shares simple movem...

3. 

   6 Apr 2026

   From Seeing No Female Pilots to 99s Maple Leaf Chair | Cailyx Madensky

   Cailyx Madensky shares her inspiring journey into aviation, becoming a commercial pilot trainee, and leading the Ninety-Nines Maple Leaf Chapter. We discuss overcoming COVID delays, the power of mentorship, staying motivated through setbacks, and building community with Let’s Discover Aviation Now events. Chapters 00:57 Introduction to Aviation Dreams 02:59 The Journey Begins: From Curiosity to Training 05:57 Navigating Setbacks: The Impact of COVID-19 09:04 Family Ties: Sibling Support in A...

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