Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast

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.  

Preventing the Burn | Episode 303

August 10th, 2021  |  12 mins 35 secs

Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike are joining us from Florida on the last day of their trip as one is contending with some sun burn and we talk about getting ahead of situations with little more preparation and focus. 

Live from the Beach | Episode 302

August 3rd, 2021  |  15 mins 46 secs

Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike are joining us from the beach in Delrey Beach, Florida!  We recount the decision making in the wallet incident we talked about last episode.  How do we create memories and moments. 

Tattoo Artist Jake Steele | Episode 301

July 27th, 2021  |  18 mins 44 secs

Jim Ellermeyer catches up with old friend and tattoo artist Jake Steele after getting his latest ink in Delray Beach, Florida.  They talk about Jake’s journey and how he works on pumping himself up and managing being in a creative field. 

We also look at the circumstances around almost missing the plane heading to Florida this week! 

Fishing Without Bait 300: Prepare for Liftoff

July 20th, 2021  |  10 mins 50 secs

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by the often traveling Producer Mike as they prepare for their trip to Florida. What is travel anxiety like, and how did Mike overcome his fear of flying. What does travel give you for perspective?

Magical Magnifying Mind | Episode 299

July 13th, 2021  |  18 mins 37 secs

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by the often traveling Producer Mike to talk about finding serenity in the noise and letting things go as we read from the Big Book of Alcoholics anonymous and Dr Paul on “Acceptance is the answer”.  What is your mind magnifying?