Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS
Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS
Project Healing Waters: Fly Fishing For Recovery with Sarah Schwager
Project Healing Waters: Fly Fishing For Recovery with Sarah Schwager
Project Healing Waters: Fly Fishing For Recovery with Sarah Schwager
Thursday 21st August 2025
Discover how fly fishing is helping veterans heal in this inspiring episode with Sarah Schwager from Project Healing Waters.
25 minutes
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Healing
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Episode Overview
- Fly fishing offers a unique therapeutic approach for veterans.
- Project Healing Waters serves veterans across 48 states.
- Sarah Schwager combines her love for fishing with trauma therapy expertise.
- The programme fosters camaraderie and support networks among veterans.
- Empowering female veterans is a key focus of Project Healing Waters.
"Fishing is therapeutic anyway. It's just something about fishing that just kind of calms your nerves."
Fly fishing might not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of therapy, but Project Healing Waters is changing the game for veterans in need of healing. In this engaging episode of Untold Valor, Sarah Schwager shares how her passion for fishing and her expertise as a trauma therapist are combined to help veterans find solace through fly fishing.
With over 200 programmes across 48 states, Project Healing Waters has been a lifeline for many since its inception in 2005. Sarah explains how the organisation specifically targets combat veterans, offering them a unique therapeutic experience that goes beyond traditional methods. Sarah’s journey with Project Healing Waters started when a colleague stumbled upon a fishing tournament that piqued his interest. From there, she helped establish the King of Prussia chapter, bringing her love for fishing and therapeutic skills together.
Whether it's tying flies during chilly winters or casting lines in serene streams, the programme offers a range of activities that cater to veterans with various needs. Not only does the programme offer therapeutic benefits, but it also fosters camaraderie among veterans, allowing them to build supportive networks. Sarah emphasises that everyone is welcome, regardless of their experience level with fishing. You can simply show up and be equipped with everything you need to participate.
Project Healing Waters also focuses on empowering female veterans, ensuring they feel comfortable and included in activities traditionally dominated by men. Sarah’s story highlights how combining passion with purpose can lead to transformative experiences for both herself and the veterans she works with. If you’re curious about how fly fishing can aid recovery or simply want to learn more about this unique approach, this episode is definitely worth a listen.