Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast

Passion and Determination with Brian Crawford | Episode 294

May 18th, 2021  |  22 mins 50 secs

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Brian Crawford of www.pghmuseums.org as they discuss growing his project, working on passion, dealing with his own procrastination, literally voting against himself when he didn’t feel read for a leadership role, his learning experience for the California University Relay for Life event, and more! 

PGH Museums with Brian Crawford | Episode 293

May 11th, 2021  |  23 mins 24 secs

creative, history, motivation, pandemic, pittsburgh, podcast, video editing

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Brian Crawford of www.pghmuseums.org.  We catch up with how the site has been doing since it’s launch, fascination with history, dealing with the Covid Pandemic and his creative endeavors, looking up to Dr Fauci, being fulfilled with his work and more! 

Building a Positive Brand and Team with Ya Jagoff! | Episode 292

May 4th, 2021  |  20 mins 5 secs

hobby, listening, mindfulness, pittsburgh, podcasting, small business, yajagoff

Jim Ellermeyer is continues his conversation with John Chamberlin and Rachael Rennebeck of www.YaJagoff.com blog and Podcast!  We talk about what’s next for the duo, extending the brand and growing good will and positivity.  How do you focus on the things you can do as a company instead of why you can’t.  

The Climb with Ya Jagoff! | Episode 291

April 27th, 2021  |  20 mins 30 secs

hobby, listening, mindfulness, pittsburgh, podcasting, small business, yajagoff

Jim Ellermeyer is continues his conversation with John Chamberlin and Rachael Rennebeck of www.YaJagoff.com blog and Podcast!  We talk about becoming a “10 year overnight success” finding the sweet spot with the business they enjoy, some of their favorite interviews over the years, learning to listen to each other, and more!

Hanging with Ya Jagoff! | Episode 290

April 20th, 2021  |  22 mins 28 secs

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by John Chamberlin and Rachael Rennebeck of www.YaJagoff.com blog and Podcast!  We talk with the duo about their connection with the business, learning from each other, and how the site started as a result of a lost job, what is a jag off, transitioning to featuring Pittsburgh and its uniqueness,   and what makes it a great place to live. 

The Burden of Super Heroes | Episode 289

April 13th, 2021  |  15 mins 59 secs

Disparaging Characters | Episode 288

April 6th, 2021  |  19 mins 21 secs

Failure to Launch | Episode 287

March 30th, 2021  |  19 mins 34 secs

Jim Ellermeyer is discussing our “failure to launch” the things we want to do.  What is the first step to get to your goal?  How do you maintain a sense of urgency, constructive daydreaming, deal with procrastination, avoiding that early reward and setting an intention. 

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Express Yourself | Episode 286

March 23rd, 2021  |  18 mins 37 secs

buddhism, mindfulness, present, tattoos

Jim Ellermeyer is discussing how he chooses to express himself with his tattoos where he wears his life on his sleeve. 

Discomfort Zone | Episode 285

March 16th, 2021  |  22 mins 5 secs

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Michael Sorg discuss the Discomfort Zone.  What do we need to do to grow?  Why are we afraid to search beyond our comfort?  What does it take to get out of bed in the morning? Deciding to go down the road to improve.  Our ability to not be able to see the situation you are close to. 

Delaying Your Happiness | Episode 284

March 9th, 2021  |  24 mins 7 secs

Jim Ellermeyer and Michael Sorg are discussing TIME again.  Why are you delaying happiness?  What if you never reach that goal?  What if this was your last day?  What is the ROI (return on investment) for your time?  

What It’s Like to Get a Positive Covid Test | Episode 283

March 2nd, 2021  |  37 mins 59 secs

Jim Ellermeyer and show producer Michael Sorg both found themselves with positive tests for Covid-19. They both discuss the emotions and process receiving a positive test, and coping with the symptoms, or lack of symptoms. How do we deal with the frustration of the ever changing landscape of our developing knowledge?

Plant Based Diet with Sally Lipsky | Episode 282

February 23rd, 2021  |  32 mins 8 secs

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with Sally Lipsky regarding getting started with a plant based diet, how she grew her support group and business around educating people on diet, lifestyle medicine, the advantages she saw with her changes in diet and exercise, and how to get started improving your diet. 

Battling Ovarian Cancer Through Diet with Sally Lipsky | Fishing Without Bait 281

February 16th, 2021  |  23 mins 14 secs

Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Sally Lipsky to the show as we discuss her reaction to ovarian cancer, and how she found herself at S’eclairer, a behavioral therapy practice they both had worked with, the Standard American Diet (S.A.D.), and how our diets may contribute to a diseases of affluence. 

A Message from Sidney Crosby with Katie Dudas | Episode 280

February 9th, 2021  |  21 mins 40 secs

boba fett, chemo brain breast cancer, depression, mindfulness, pandemic, pittsburgh, radiation therapy, star wars

Jim Ellermeyer  continues his conversations with our friend Katie Dudas about dealing with breast cancer over the last year.  What sort of sleep did she contend with and what is “Chemo Brain?”  The special moment the Pittsburgh Penguins provided Katie, including a moment from Sidney Crosby, what you can do for your friends diagnosed with cancer, and more good advice. 

Coping with Breast Cancer with Katie Dudas | Episode 279

February 2nd, 2021  |  21 mins 35 secs

boba fett, breast cancer, depression, mindfulness, pandemic, pittsburgh, radiation therapy, star wars

Jim Ellermeyer  continues his conversations with our friend Katie Dudas about dealing with breast cancer over the last year.  We talk about how she dealt with depression, participating in some young adult breast cancer groups and finding common ground, the treatments she went through, her experience receiving radiation, going through this process without health insurance and how she used apps to help navigate anxiety with mindfulness practices.