FLYING THROUGH LIFE · In today's conversation, we welcome Elfi, a longtime friend whose extraordinary life has taken her from growing up in postwar Austria to Alaska and eventually Hawaiʻi. Elfi shares stories from her 44-year career as a flight attendant, including flying through intense storms, visiting countless new cities around the world and becoming a passionate advocate for flight safety. She reflects on balancing the commitments of having family while traveling, and finding adventure through fishing, scuba diving, and exploring the natural world. At the heart of the conversation is Elfi’s spunky personality and her philosophy of staying curious and being present. Together, she and Molly talk about joy, relationships, and the importance of bringing more grace into today's unsettled world. Enjoy! Episode Highlights 02:01 Growing up in postwar Austria 02:27 The Alaska pipeline years 03:11 Hawaiʻi skies and family life 04:30 Joy and authority in the cabin 06:33 Flying the Alaska bush 07:34 Kenai salmon and counting fish 09:03 Flying in an unforgettable storm 12:48 Flight safety and advocacy 17:09 The moments that make travel special 18:00 Languages and a life in the skies 19:55 Finding comfort in order 20:54 The joy of motherhood 23:02 A little time travel 24:14 Imagining a teacup universe 25:28 Seeing Northern lights from above 26:45 Wondering about the ocean below 28:41 Always ready for an adventure 29:43 Flying through life together 31:42 What makes a flight attendant 32:45 Choosing kindness in unsettled times 34:29 Home is joy
FLYING THROUGH LIFE · In today's conversation, we welcome Elfi, a longtime friend whose extraordinary life has taken her from growing up in postwar Austria to Alaska and eventually Hawaiʻi. Elfi shares stories from her 44-year career as a flight attendant, including flying through intense storms, visiting countless new cities around the world and becoming a passionate advocate for flight safety. She reflects on balancing the commitments of having family while traveling, and finding adventure through fishing, scuba diving, and exploring the natural world. At the heart of the conversation is Elfi’s spunky personality and her philosophy of staying curious and being present. Together, she and Molly talk about joy, relationships, and the importance of bringing more grace into today's unsettled world. Enjoy!
Episode Highlights
02:01 Growing up in postwar Austria
02:27 The Alaska pipeline years
03:11 Hawaiʻi skies and family life
04:30 Joy and authority in the cabin
06:33 Flying the Alaska bush
07:34 Kenai salmon and counting fish
09:03 Flying in an unforgettable storm
12:48 Flight safety and advocacy
17:09 The moments that make travel special
18:00 Languages and a life in the skies
19:55 Finding comfort in order
20:54 The joy of motherhood
23:02 A little time travel
24:14 Imagining a teacup universe
25:28 Seeing Northern lights from above
26:45 Wondering about the ocean below
28:41 Always ready for an adventure
29:43 Flying through life together
31:42 What makes a flight attendant
32:45 Choosing kindness in unsettled times
34:29 Home is joy