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February 11th, 2026

Healing Through Nature: How Heroes on the Water Supports Veteran Recovery | Laura Lindsey

  1. Healing Through Nature: How Heroes on the Water Supports Veteran Recovery | Laura Lindsey Shawn Welsh, Keith Cassant, Eric Brew, Mark Elder; Hira Paulin; Kingsley Scott 30:31

Laura Lindsey joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into how kayak fishing and outdoor recreation are helping veterans and first responders heal from Trauma, reconnect with community, and find peace beyond traditional treatment models.

In this episode, we explore:• Why nature-based Therapy reduces PTSD and Anxiety• How Heroes on the Water removes barriers to access• The power of community and Family-inclusive healing• Proven impact through recreational therapy partnerships

Whether you’re navigating military transition, managing Mental Health challenges, or searching for meaningful support beyond the couch, this conversation offers practical insight and real hope.

Laura Lindsey is the Development Director of Heroes on the Water, a nonprofit serving veterans and first responders nationwide through kayak fishing and outdoor recreation programs designed to heal trauma and restore connection.

The VET S.O.S. Network connects veterans, service members, and military spouses with real resources and real people who want to see you thrive.

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Shawn Welsh Founder, VET S.O.S. Podcast

Shawn Welsh is the Founder and Co-Host of the VET S.O.S. Podcast. The show features information and resources about veteran support organizations and key personnel in the veteran support community. With a passion for helping others, he started VET S.O.S. to provide a lifeline to veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses.

Shawn is a retired U.S. Army veteran with over twenty years of experience as an intelligence professional. As a senior noncommissioned officer, he was dedicated to taking care of his Soldiers and continues that mission today with VET S.O.S. Shawn holds several advanced degrees including a Master’s Degree in administrative leadership from the University of Oklahoma. A member of the Maxwell Leadership Team, Shawn is also a certified resiliency trainer who lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife and their two children.