70. Jess Westbrook of The Mayfly Project. Finding healing on the river. The story of The Mayfly Project.

In this episode, Joshua and Caleb interview Jess Westbrook of The Mayfly Project. The Mayfly Project is a nonprofit organization that uses fly fishing as a catalyst to mentor children in foster care. Their mission is to support children in foster care through fly fishing and introduce them to their local water ecosystems, with a hope that connecting them to a rewarding hobby will provide an opportunity for foster children to have fun, feel supported, and develop a meaningful connection with the outdoors. In this episode, we discuss: -Being driven by fly fishing -Finding healing from anxiety and trauma on the river -Creating opportunities for foster kids to heal -How The Mayfly Project impacts kids -The growth of The Mayfly Project -Connecting the most vulnerable population with some of the most passionate people -How to get involved in The Mayfly Project Learn more about The Mayfly Project: Website: https://themayflyproject.com/ Instagram: @themayflyproject Check out our sponsors: Maggie Valley Fly Shop: https://www.maggievalleyflyshop.com/ Trout Routes: https://troutinsights.com/ Anadromous Fly Company: https://www.aflyco.com/ Support DadsOnTheFly: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84380068