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

  • Mindfulness Expression in Judaism | Episode 22

    December 3rd, 2015  |  15 mins 44 secs

    Jim Ellermeyer takes a look at Judaism and how mindfulness applies to the faith in its distant history, and more!
    Challenge: Try to give 10 blessings a day. 
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  • Life is Suffering | Episode 21

    November 24th, 2015  |  16 mins 21 secs

    Jim Eellermeyer discusses buddhism, the suffering of life, how we decide to be with or without suffering, and the concepts of viparinama-dukkha, samkhara-dukkha, and dukkha-dukkha and break down where that voice in your head comes...

  • Of Jihad and Rumi | Episode 20

    November 17th, 2015  |  14 mins 51 secs

    Jim Ellermeyer discusses Islam and attempts to describe the true meanings of what a "jihad".   We talk about basic concepts from the religion that sound remarkably like mindfulness, beginner's mind, and the writings of Rumi
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  • Mindfulness of Jesus | Episode 19

    November 10th, 2015  |  12 mins 11 secs

    We take a look at the teachings of Jesus and his take on mindfulness that has been spread through Christianity.
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  • Hitting the Reset Button on Ourselves | Episode 18

    November 3rd, 2015  |  12 mins 43 secs

    We discuss pressing the reset button on ourselves on a daily basis, how we measure happiness, and recharging out batteries. 
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  • Introduction to Suffering | Episode 17

    October 27th, 2015  |  14 mins 54 secs

    Jim Eellermeyer discusses not always getting what we want, being distracted by the pink hippopotamus, shooting yourself with negative thoughts, the problem that gets into your way, how pain can be useful and more!
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  • The Gift of Control | Episode 16

    October 20th, 2015  |  16 mins 8 secs

    We take a look at how we allow our outside influences control our choices and actions, understanding the consequences, everyone is in recovery from something, and the state of the perception of mental health today.  
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  • A Mindful Review | Episode 15

    October 13th, 2015  |  8 mins 52 secs

    We look back at our progress on Fishing Without Bait so far and where we are going, self defeating words, the wild horse that is loose in your head, informational overload, losing control, and making choices based on emotions and...

  • Pleasure vs Joy | Episode 14

    October 6th, 2015  |  13 mins 2 secs

    Jim Ellermeyer discusses the difference between Pleasure and Joy. Why is Pleasure so hard to pursue and can get us into trouble and the sustainability of Joy.  We look at Krishna Pendyala’s take on "The Pig and the Ape” from his book....

  • Attitude of Gratitude | Episode 13

    September 29th, 2015  |  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. 
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  • Am I Alive Check In | Episode 12

    September 22nd, 2015  |  14 mins 27 secs

    Jim Ellermeyer starts with a check in on seeing if we are actually alive. How are we losing touch with our senses, and the details and life around them.  
    Challenge: Sit in absolute silence for 15 minutes a day. 
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  • Nonjudgmental Mind | Episode 11

    September 15th, 2015  |  12 mins 55 secs

    This is a first part of an on going discussion about having a non-judgemental mind.  How do we decipher between the judgements and evaluations in our life that are helpful and those that hinder our growth and decision making?
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  • Desperation and Anxiety as Positive Forces | Episode 10

    September 8th, 2015  |  15 mins 43 secs

    Jim Ellermeyer discusses the ability to use our fear and desperation to better yourself. What is “Optimal Anxiety” and how do we push past the fear to turn it into a driving force? 
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  • Conceptualizing a Comfort Zone and Limiting Potential | Episode 9

    September 1st, 2015  |  12 mins 49 secs

    Jim Ellermeyer discusses focusing on the "dirty diapers" of the world, limiting your life by putting it in a box, missing experiences and growth, and staying with relationships and environments not good for you.  
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  • Take The Brain of Cruise Control | Episode 8

    August 27th, 2015  |  13 mins 57 secs

    Jim Ellermeyer discusses separating our brain from our mind.  How do we learn to take our minds off autopilot? How do we remove judgements from our thinking? 
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  • How Our Brain Works | Episode 7

    August 18th, 2015  |  18 mins 27 secs

    James Ellerymeyer discusses how your brain works, how it learns and adapts, what powers it, the mind-body connection, and how high emotion solidifies learning.  
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