Jim Ellermeyer

Filtered Reality | Episode 404

January 9th, 2024  |  22 mins 56 secs

body image, filtered reality, influencers, media literacy, mental health, parenting, podcast, pop culture, psychology, self-esteem, social media, social media effects, therapist perspectives, tiktok, youth

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike, discuss the topic of "filtered reality" portrayed on social media. They talk about how social media influencers and platforms like TikTok present an unrealistic, glamorized version of life that negatively impacts young people's self-image and mental health. The hosts criticize "wannabe mental health professionals" on TikTok offering advice without credentials. They advise listeners to consume social media mindfully, understanding much of what they see is carefully curated rather than real life. Jim shares his perspective as a therapist, noting patients have body image issues influenced by media. They encourage listeners to share their own related anecdotes.

Lessons from the Brink | Episode 403

January 2nd, 2024  |  18 mins 31 secs

12-step programs, addiction recovery, behavioral health, compassion, empathy, facing death, fishing, honesty, integrity, letting go, life lessons, mindful living, nature, personal growth, podcast, prescription for living, spirituality

Jim Ellermeyer and Mike discuss life, death, spirituality, and recovery. Jim shares his recent brushes with death and how he faced them without fear due to his spiritual grounding and making amends through recovery. They talk about the importance of living fully in the present moment rather than worrying about the future or past. Jim stresses the value of empowering oneself, identifying fears, always telling the truth, treating people with respect, and carrying positive messages to help others. 

Classic Fishing Without Bait 70: Resolutions

December 26th, 2023  |  9 mins 44 secs

choices, fishing, forgiveness, gratitude, intentions, mindfulness, motivation, perspective

Jim Ellermeyer discusses setting realistic intentions rather than unrealistic new year's resolutions that set us up for failure. The hosts explore how taking responsibility for the choices we make shapes our lives, emphasizing that we have the power to recreate ourselves every day. Suggest shifting perspective to a beginner's mindset and highlight the importance of motivation, gratitude and forgiveness in setting empowered intentions. With insightful perspectives on cultivating mindfulness, this podcast offers thoughtful food for self-reflection as we embark on a new year.

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Intro music: “Life” by Tobu.

Classic Fishing Without Bait 172: The Humanity of it All

December 19th, 2023  |  23 mins 45 secs

awareness, collective consciousness, compassion, consciousness, empathy, ethics, humanity, mindfulness, personal growth, philosophy, podcast, self-reflection, spirituality, wisdom

Jim Ellermeyer is gearing up for the holidays as we discuss the hurried nature everyone is in, we go back and look at what humanity means. Treating others with compassion regardless of how you know them or your pre conceived notions.

Classic Fishing Without Bait 99: Unblocking Chakras

December 12th, 2023  |  13 mins 48 secs

Jim Ellermeyer continues his discussion with massage therapist Laura Pickens.  They discuss starting with good eating and exercise before building to the emotional side of what makes you happy.  They discuss how young females lose their notion of self concept.  Laura explains the use of Chakras and how we block the energy flows and resetting our mind. 

Classic Fishing Without Bait 98: Meeting Laura Pickens

December 5th, 2023  |  13 mins 55 secs

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by massage therapist Laura Pickens to discuss her philosophy of helping people becoming “unstuck” and the stresses stored in your muscles. Why we need to take care of ourselves first and how to change that thinking in parents.

Fishing Without Bait 402: From Pitfalls to New Perspectives

November 28th, 2023  |  21 mins 7 secs

community, forgiveness, letting go, life purpose, mental health, mindfulness, podcast, pro wrestling, psychedelics, self-care, spirituality

Join host Jim Ellermeyer and guest Regina Badger as they have an insightful discussion touching on spirituality, mental health, psychedelics, pro wrestling, and more. They explore the uncertainty in life and the call to cultivate community. Regina shares her passion for building a new future centered around meaning and purpose and experience using DBT and Ayahuasca. Tune in to hear Regina's uplifting life perspective rooted in letting go, forgiveness, and doing good for ourselves and others.

Classic Fishing Without Bait 363: Expectations for the Holidays

November 21st, 2023  |  14 mins 20 secs

christmas, expectations, family, gifts, holidays, mindfulness, psychology, therapy, time

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike discuss the expectations that cause anxiety around Christmas and the misnomer of Jesus’s birthday.  We discuss why we established December 25 as the holiday. What is important in this season when we are missing our loved ones? 

Interpreting Spirituality | Episode 401

November 14th, 2023  |  23 mins 11 secs

ayahuasca, beginner's mind, challenges, community, expectations, growth, letting go, life's journey, materialism, nature, opportunities, psychedelics, self-forgiveness, self-reflection, social media pressures, spirituality, unknown

Regina Badger shares her spiritual journey through psychedelics and how embracing life's challenges leads to growth. She and Jim discuss how we're all connected energetically and the importance of self-forgiveness. They talk about avoiding materialism and social media pressures, instead finding success through community and nature. Though their paths differ, they agree stepping into the unknown with beginner's mind opens us to possibilities. Overall, an insightful discussion on spirituality, letting go of control, and being open to life's journey.

Are We Listening? | Episode 400

November 7th, 2023  |  23 mins 46 secs

christianity, discussion, mindfulness, personal growth, podcast, psychology, religion, spirituality

Regina "Honey" Badger returns to the podcast to discuss her journey back to Christianity. She describes how Jordan Peterson's lectures helped lead her back to God. Regina talks about developing a personal relationship with God, not needing church for that connection. She and Jim discuss the meaning behind Bible stories and not taking them literally. They agree Jesus' message was love and compassion. Regina explains her pro-choice views despite being Christian now, showing complexity around the issue.

Episode 400 Celebration Throwback: Episode 2: Human Being vs human Doing

October 30th, 2023  |  15 mins 16 secs

As we continue our 400th episode celebration, we take a moment to reflect on our second episode of the show!

James Ellermeyer explores more into the idea of our lives as Human Beings versus ending up being Humans Doing. How do we move our minds from thinking we have to do something and deciding to do the things we need to from day to day. Episode 2 Human Being vs Human Doing

Episode 400 Celebration Throwback: Episode 1: Welcome to Fishing Without Bait

October 24th, 2023  |  16 mins 56 secs

As we prepare for our 400th episode, we take a moment to reflect on our first episode of the show!

In this introductory episode, Jim Ellermeyer shares some of the principles in our practice including a Human Being vs Human Doing, knowing how to analyze a situation in your life, how we all time travel in our minds and how we can live in right now.

Back To Our Regular Scheduled Jim | Episode 399

October 17th, 2023  |  21 mins 38 secs

accept help, attitude, gratitude, health, hospitalization, life challenges, milestone episode, recovery, self-care, trust

After an extended break, Jim Ellermeyer returns to the Fishing Without Bait podcast. He discusses dealing with a recent health issue and hospitalization. Jim emphasizes having a positive attitude, treating staff with kindness, and following medical advice. He reflects on practicing what he preaches about self-care. Jim and co-host Mike share thoughts on reacting well to life's challenges, trusting others, accepting help, and making changes. They express gratitude to listeners and preview upcoming 400th episode celebrations. The hosts promote recovery and living fully.

Classic Fishing Without Bait 13: Attitude of Gratitude

October 10th, 2023  |  15 mins 43 secs

Jim Ellermeyer talks with us about our Gratitude Ratio in our lives, looking in the right place, increasing energy levels, and more. 

Classic Fishing Without Bait 29: Emotional Quicksand

October 3rd, 2023  |  10 mins 36 secs

Jim Ellermeyer discusses a concept from Gestalt theory and How to survive emotional quicksand as we try not to fall into the trap of looking at who we are not rather than accepting who we are.

Classic Fishing Without Bait 75: Love is an Action Word

September 26th, 2023  |  12 mins 14 secs

jesus, love, mindfulness, mister rogers

Jim Ellermeyer reflects on the words of Mister Rogers in a time of unrest and analyzes the Parable of the Good Samaritan from the Jesus of the Christian Bible. 

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." — Mister Rogers