144: Finding Healing In The Water, With Jon Engle Of Hold The Line Fly Fishing.

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In this week's conversation, we are honored to be joined by our good friend Jon Engle of Hold the Line Fly Fishing. Jon is one of the most solid and generous men we know and through his work with Hold the Line, he is helping men and women begin to deal with the trauma that they carry. Jon gets into the science behind why something like fly fishing is such a great tool for dealing with stress, and how shockingly high the suicide rates are in the firefighting community and he shares candidly about a few of his own struggles. Make sure you follow the links in the show notes below to learn more about Jon and Hold the Line, donate, and get signed up for one of his trips!
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Chapters

1. 144: Finding Healing In The Water, With Jon Engle Of Hold The Line Fly Fishing. (00:00:00)

2. Hold the Line (00:00:13)

3. The Healing Power of Fly Fishing (00:11:34)

4. Seeking Help for Mental Health (00:25:00)

5. Peer Support and Nature's Importance (00:32:37)

6. The Power of Helping Others (00:42:42)

7. Outdoor Activities and Bonding With Kids (00:52:38)

8. Father-Son Bonding Through Fishing (00:59:12)

9. Navigating Stress and Finding Nonprofit Support (01:04:06)

10. Knife Stories and Outdoor Adventures (01:11:06)

11. Selfies, Instagram, and Music Preferences (01:17:50)