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

  • 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? 

  • 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!