Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast

It's about living a life without definitive expectations and learning to fish without bait.

About the show

A mindful exercise. A look at ourselves. We recommend rest and relaxation. One way you can do this is to take up fishing. And for a truly mindful experience, try fishing without bait.

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Episodes

  • Classic Episode: Fishing Without Bait 106: Your Declaration of Independence

    July 6th, 2021  |  11 mins 1 sec

    Jim Ellermeyer is inspired by a recent trip through Philadelphia and Boston and writing your personal Declaration of Independence in your life.  

  • Wise Mind Choice and Making Memories | Episode 298

    June 29th, 2021  |  21 mins 42 secs

    Jim Ellermeyer is joined by the often traveling Producer Mike to talk about having a wise mind and making a wise mind choice.  Jim recounts his recent event taking care of his daughter’s ailing cat and the moment that created.   Another reminder that we can’t take it with us, but we can create memories in our adventures. Mike talks about his recent experience making memories at the Hoover Dam and Lake Tahoe.  There is no fair and unfair.  And then there’s tattoos. 

  • Classic Episode: Fishing Without Bait 164: Mindful Social Media

    June 21st, 2021  |  16 mins 16 secs

    Jim Ellermeyer continues to explore the Hivemind and the motivations behind it. Producer Michael Sorg talks about the positive side of Social Media and privacy, some big tips for protecting yourself online, determining what part of you is online, and how what you say relates to free speech

  • Classic Episode: Spa Day | Episode 74

    June 15th, 2021  |  12 mins 52 secs

    Jim Ellermeyer discusses the “nose blindness” you have on your own life and hitting that reset button with a personal “Spa day” to reset your internal senses.  How are our lives like planting flowers?  Subscribe to our Podcast...

  • Continuing the Conversation with Fatima Rumesa | Fishing Without Bait 297

    June 8th, 2021  |  26 mins 24 secs
    anxiety, covid-19, mental health, pandemic

    Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with Fatima Rumesa!

  • Coming to America Medical Residency with Fatima Rumesa | Episode 296

    June 1st, 2021  |  19 mins 55 secs

    Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Fatima Rumesa who is in residency training at psychiatry in New York City.  We talk about her upbringing in Pakistan before coming to the United States for schooling. What was the process for her to come over to the United States?  What is the difference in mental health perception between here and Pakistan and the pushback she received deciding to go into the field?   What is it like for a medical resident? 

  • Energy Management with Brian Crawford | Episode 295

    May 25th, 2021  |  18 mins 58 secs

    Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Brian Crawford of www.pghmuseums.org as they discuss time commitments and energy management, getting things done, and sleep.  Brian discusses handling volunteers who don’t pull their fair share, goals and aspirations, establishing a strong base as you explore your dreams, and maturity. 

    Check out the rest of this discussion on Fishing Without Bait 294 and 295! 

  • 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.