Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast

Ocean Plastics with Maureen | Episode 320

December 7th, 2021  |  16 mins 29 secs

Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back Marine Biologist Maureen from Texas A&M to catch up with how her doctorate is going and discuss how her research is educating our understanding on climate change and plastic pollution on Texas beaches. How much plastic is in the ocean and how is it affecting the environment? Event cosmetic issues!  

Check out our first chat with Maureen on episodes 150 and 151 where we explored how she was inspired by the ocean and a teacher to pursue Marine Biology, growing up legally blind!

Let’s Make Some Memories | Fishing Without Bait 319

November 30th, 2021  |  18 mins 49 secs

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike continue their discussions on the human experience as Jim shares his experience in sharing with someone their mother had passed.  What are we doing to great memories and experiences and not being brought down with the day to day.  We recall our memories and moments from our trip to Ft Lauderdale. Who have had influences on us and our heroes we’ve discussed over the years who have overcome addiction and recovery. 

Instruction Manual For Your Life | Episode 318

November 23rd, 2021  |  21 mins 18 secs

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike are talking about the unexpected and the state of things heading into the holidays.  How did Jim handle being cut from the team at 9 years old that shaped his life in developing an “I don’t care” attitude.  How do we create a grounded sense of purpose. 

Recovery Heroes | Fishing Without Bait 317

November 16th, 2021  |  25 mins 51 secs

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike continue discussions about how many are dealing with the pandemics and finding themselves in a world of drugs and alcohol.  What happens when so many people don’t want to help those with addiction issues? How much strength does it take to to seek recovery.  We discuss All Elite Wrestling’s Jon Moxley’s high profile submission to rehab. Being a role model for others in recovery. 

Life Improving Experience - Working Retail During the Pandemic | Episode 316

November 8th, 2021  |  22 mins 10 secs

Jim Ellermeyer his conversation with a panel of retail and support workers Amanda and Ronnie to talk about breaking points during the pandemic with work some of the high points of positivity with customers.  How will we look at the zeitgeist of the pandemic in the future?  How did this time change how they approach their time in life? 

With a Little Help From Our Friends - Working Retail During the Pandemic | Episode 315

November 2nd, 2021  |  37 mins 7 secs

Jim Ellermeyer his conversation with a panel of retail and support workers Amanda and Ronnie to discuss the issues they had with customers, losing loved ones and dealing with it along with being on the “front lines”, and what sort of support helped them through their time.

Working Retail During the Pandemic | Episode 314

October 26th, 2021  |  12 mins 46 secs

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by a panel of retail and support workers Amanda and Ronnie to discuss how they dealt with working with customers during the pandemic over the last couple years in a computer retailer and grocery store, respectively.  How did customers react and treat workers in their space?  

Turning on the Light With City of Bridges | Episode 313

October 19th, 2021  |  17 mins 42 secs

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with Dr. Randy Bartlett of City of Bridges High School in Pittsburgh, PA.  We discuss isolation and community creating spaces to be themselves and time traveling in your mind as a teenager. 

Be sure to tune into part 1, 2 and 3 of our conversation with Dr. Randy Bartlett on episodes 310 , 311 and 312 of our show! 

Growth and Development With City of Bridges | Episode 312

October 12th, 2021  |  17 mins 53 secs

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with Dr. Randy Bartlett of City of Bridges High School in Pittsburgh, PA.  The discussion further dives into being aware of yourself and your community. 

What High School Can Be With City of Bridges | episode 311

October 5th, 2021  |  18 mins 11 secs

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with Dr. Randy Bartlett of City of Bridges High School in Pittsburgh, PA.  We investigate what functional things you can get our of high school to help your life.  How do students find agency and voices? Community outreach. 

Introducing City of Bridges | Fishing Without Bait 310

September 28th, 2021  |  21 mins 13 secs

Jim Ellermeyer invites Dr. Randy Bartlett of City of Bridges High School in Pittsburgh, PA to chat about what the high school is doing at the school to provide a space to develop students aware of social justice and explore.  How do teenagers deal with joys and experiences at that age in their development? How are we helping identity development?  Focusing on learning and recovery happening outside of the classroom and therapy office.  

Prayer and Mindfulness | Episode 309

September 21st, 2021  |  20 mins 57 secs

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike discuss the idea of prayer in mindfulness. We talk about the general hopelessness and forbidding in the last year for individuals around the world. We return to our discussion on discussing dogma and spirituality. Jim recounts his experiences in psychiatric facilities talking with a priest. 

The Methods of Helping with Mental Health | Episode 308

September 14th, 2021  |  18 mins 37 secs

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with fellow practitioner, Adrianna about “wise mind”, using medication appropriately, being spiritual beings, “do no harm”, self care, the requirements to become a professional councilor, the importance of seeking a credentialed professional, and more!

Becoming a Mental Health Expert | Fishing Without Bait 307

September 7th, 2021  |  21 mins 51 secs

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by fellow practitioner, Adrianna, to talk about Social Media “Experts” in mental health.  We talk about Adrianna’s own path coming from Philadelphia to become a behavioral therapist and the work that goes into the schooling. Finding what is good in people’s lives.  What does it take to explore someone’s life and feelings?  What does it take to absorb a clients sorry and grief and continue? 

Joy, Pleasure and Bob Ross | Episode 306

August 31st, 2021  |  16 mins 5 secs

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike continue their conversation on Joy and Pleasure.  We look at Bob Ross and “deciding not to be angry” and delivering a message of joy. What are some experiences of joy in your life?  How do we know when to take ourselves out of situations that don’t bring joy and centering on the negative. 

Manifestation and Action | Episode 304

August 17th, 2021  |  19 mins 5 secs

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike are back in the studio as we discuss repackaged buzzwords in mindfulness and “manifestation”.  How do we look at the action and effort to get things done we want to do with our lives.