web02.fireside.fm Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:38:10 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Addiction” https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/tags/addiction Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 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. en-us episodic It's about living a life without definitive expectations and learning to fish without bait. Humility Health and Wellness LLC. 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. no mindfulness, addiction, recovery, pittsburgh, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous Humility Health and Wellness LLC. fishingwithoutbait@sorgatronmedia.com The Gift of Desperation with Tara From keepcomingback.net | Episode 444 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/487 1636fbdc-ab1e-421d-b95e-6a925b6dd07c Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Tara from the KeepComingBack.net Podcast. They delve into the nuances of recovery, discussing the crucial concept of “the gift of desperation” and the role of tough love in sobriety. Tara reflects on her experiences in the 12-step community, exploring the balance between supporting loved ones and avoiding enabling behaviors. She candidly shares her journey of overcoming complacency and recognizing personal growth through the program. Together, Jim and Tara discuss the importance of community, humility, and staying connected to like-minded individuals who offer unique support in recovery. Tara also opens up about the challenges of applying these principles in daily life outside recovery meetings. This heartfelt conversation provides insight into the resilience required for lasting change, making it a must-listen for those interested in addiction recovery, mindfulness, and personal growth.Are you finding benefit from this show?  We appreciate any support with our Patreon page!  Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait ! 17:53 no In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Tara from the KeepComingBack.net Podcast. They delve into the nuances of recovery, discussing the crucial concept of “the gift of desperation” and the role of tough love in sobriety. Tara reflects on her experiences in the 12-step community, exploring the balance between supporting loved ones and avoiding enabling behaviors. She candidly shares her journey of overcoming complacency and recognizing personal growth through the program. Together, Jim and Tara discuss the importance of community, humility, and staying connected to like-minded individuals who offer unique support in recovery. Tara also opens up about the challenges of applying these principles in daily life outside recovery meetings. This heartfelt conversation provides insight into the resilience required for lasting change, making it a must-listen for those interested in addiction recovery, mindfulness, and personal growth.Are you finding benefit from this show?  We appreciate any support with our Patreon page!  Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait ! Subscribe to our Podcast on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Youtube or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! recovery, addiction, 12-step program, mindfulness, sobriety, tough love, enabling behavior, complacency, gift of desperation, community support, overcoming addiction, personal growth, Tara KeepComingBack.net, Jim Ellermeyer, Fishing Without Bait podcast, addiction stories, resilience, mental health, sobriety challenges, spiritual growth In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Tara from the KeepComingBack.net Podcast. They delve into the nuances of recovery, discussing the crucial concept of “the gift of desperation” and the role of tough love in sobriety. Tara reflects on her experiences in the 12-step community, exploring the balance between supporting loved ones and avoiding enabling behaviors. She candidly shares her journey of overcoming complacency and recognizing personal growth through the program. Together, Jim and Tara discuss the importance of community, humility, and staying connected to like-minded individuals who offer unique support in recovery. Tara also opens up about the challenges of applying these principles in daily life outside recovery meetings. This heartfelt conversation provides insight into the resilience required for lasting change, making it a must-listen for those interested in addiction recovery, mindfulness, and personal growth.Are you finding benefit from this show?  We appreciate any support with our Patreon page!  Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait !

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]]> In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Tara from the KeepComingBack.net Podcast. They delve into the nuances of recovery, discussing the crucial concept of “the gift of desperation” and the role of tough love in sobriety. Tara reflects on her experiences in the 12-step community, exploring the balance between supporting loved ones and avoiding enabling behaviors. She candidly shares her journey of overcoming complacency and recognizing personal growth through the program. Together, Jim and Tara discuss the importance of community, humility, and staying connected to like-minded individuals who offer unique support in recovery. Tara also opens up about the challenges of applying these principles in daily life outside recovery meetings. This heartfelt conversation provides insight into the resilience required for lasting change, making it a must-listen for those interested in addiction recovery, mindfulness, and personal growth.Are you finding benefit from this show?  We appreciate any support with our Patreon page!  Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait !

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]]> Battling Addiction So He Can Fly with Pro Wrestler Jayce Karr | Episode 276 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/283 32d29c4b-209a-4753-a31f-23e997076919 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:00:00 -0500 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. James Ellermeyer welcomes pro wrestlers Jayce Karr as we begin discuss how his path through addiction and recovery transpired, how he succeeded, if only for a brief time, while coping and how it fell a part.  We discuss battling with relapses, and more as he found his path to work in behavior therapy and professional wrestling. 26:27 no James Ellermeyer welcomes pro wrestlers Jayce Karr as we begin discuss how his path through addiction and recovery transpired, how he succeeded, if only for a brief time, while coping and how it fell a part.  We discuss battling with relapses, and more as he found his path to work in behavior therapy and professional wrestling. Tune in next week as we continue our conversation with Jayce Karr about what it takes to become a professional wrestler and debut during a pandemic. You can follow Jayce Karr on Twitter (@thejaycekarr), Facebook, and Instagram (@jayce_karr) Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! pittsburgh, podcast, Pro wrestler, rehab, alcoholism, addiction James Ellermeyer welcomes pro wrestlers Jayce Karr as we begin discuss how his path through addiction and recovery transpired, how he succeeded, if only for a brief time, while coping and how it fell a part.  We discuss battling with relapses, and more as he found his path to work in behavior therapy and professional wrestling.

Tune in next week as we continue our conversation with Jayce Karr about what it takes to become a professional wrestler and debut during a pandemic.

You can follow Jayce Karr on Twitter (@thejaycekarr), Facebook, and Instagram (@jayce_karr)

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]]> James Ellermeyer welcomes pro wrestlers Jayce Karr as we begin discuss how his path through addiction and recovery transpired, how he succeeded, if only for a brief time, while coping and how it fell a part.  We discuss battling with relapses, and more as he found his path to work in behavior therapy and professional wrestling.

Tune in next week as we continue our conversation with Jayce Karr about what it takes to become a professional wrestler and debut during a pandemic.

You can follow Jayce Karr on Twitter (@thejaycekarr), Facebook, and Instagram (@jayce_karr)

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]]> Recovery from Boredom | Episode 258 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/265 42f9db5b-f189-4999-9e4b-a95db7474daf Tue, 01 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. Jim Ellermeyer is back with Producer Mike to discuss BOREDOM.  What happens when we are left to our own thoughts when we’re making bad decisions and are surrounded by individuals that are encouraging bad decisions and are emotionally needy. How do we attach to better people and places that will help elevate us.   How do we deal with boredom and share people.  15:12 no Jim Ellermeyer is back with Producer Mike to discuss BOREDOM.  What happens when we are left to our own thoughts when we’re making bad decisions and are surrounded by individuals that are encouraging bad decisions and are emotionally needy. How do we attach to better people and places that will help elevate us.   How do we deal with boredom and share people.  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! Recovery, 12 step, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, mindfulness Jim Ellermeyer is back with Producer Mike to discuss BOREDOM.  What happens when we are left to our own thoughts when we’re making bad decisions and are surrounded by individuals that are encouraging bad decisions and are emotionally needy. How do we attach to better people and places that will help elevate us.   How do we deal with boredom and share people. 

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]]> Jim Ellermeyer is back with Producer Mike to discuss BOREDOM.  What happens when we are left to our own thoughts when we’re making bad decisions and are surrounded by individuals that are encouraging bad decisions and are emotionally needy. How do we attach to better people and places that will help elevate us.   How do we deal with boredom and share people. 

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]]> Turning Point with William: Episode 235 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/241 3f747ec2-0cd4-45f5-adde-8539ecea1255 Tue, 24 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. Jim Ellermeyer is joined by William Sly too continue talking about his story, including the point where he moved on with his life, what he experienced as he reconnected with himself and his emotions, dealing with changing his behavior to help out people who have been in his situation. 25:40 no Jim Ellermeyer is joined by William Sly continue talking about his story, including the point where he moved on with his life, what he experienced as he reconnected with himself and his emotions, dealing with changing his behavior to help out people who have been in his situation. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! addiction ,mindfulness ,podcast ,drugs ,alcohol ,baltimore ,pittsburgh Jim Ellermeyer is joined by William Sly continue talking about his story, including the point where he moved on with his life, what he experienced as he reconnected with himself and his emotions, dealing with changing his behavior to help out people who have been in his situation.

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]]> Jim Ellermeyer is joined by William Sly continue talking about his story, including the point where he moved on with his life, what he experienced as he reconnected with himself and his emotions, dealing with changing his behavior to help out people who have been in his situation.

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]]> Changing Direction with William | Episode 233 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/239 39cbe1d1-e1bc-4e94-866d-35a7337014f3 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 02:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. Jim Ellermeyer is joined by William Sly too continue talking about his story, including what his addictions were, saying “sorry”, the paralyzing fear that came with having a son, his turning point getting arrested for selling drugs, and the interactions he had with his arresting officer that helped change his life. 22:03 no Jim Ellermeyer is joined by William Sly too continue talking about his story, including what his addictions were, saying “sorry”, the paralyzing fear that came with having a son, his turning point getting arrested for selling drugs, and the interactions he had with his arresting officer that helped change his life. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! addiction ,mindfulness ,podcast ,drugs ,alcohol ,baltimore ,pittsburgh Jim Ellermeyer is joined by William Sly too continue talking about his story, including what his addictions were, saying “sorry”, the paralyzing fear that came with having a son, his turning point getting arrested for selling drugs, and the interactions he had with his arresting officer that helped change his life.

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]]> Jim Ellermeyer is joined by William Sly too continue talking about his story, including what his addictions were, saying “sorry”, the paralyzing fear that came with having a son, his turning point getting arrested for selling drugs, and the interactions he had with his arresting officer that helped change his life.

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]]> Ending the Cycle with Emily | Episode 191 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/194 01a22338-4857-4269-be78-998a262d8145 Tue, 07 May 2019 01:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Emily wrap their conversation talking more about her cycle of cleaning up and jail, getting sober along with her father, snapping her out of the cycle, the things she had done because of drugs, the sense of relief one day realizing she was done, participating in her meetings, finally being able to listen to her authentic self. 17:32 no <p class="">Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Emily wrap their conversation talking more about her cycle of cleaning up and jail, getting sober along with her father, snapping her out of the cycle, the things she had done because of drugs, the sense of relief one day realizing she was done, participating in her meetings, finally being able to listen to her authentic self.</p> <blockquote> <p class="">“Everyone has a little turmoil. That’s what makes us exciting.”</p> </blockquote> <p class="">Subscribe to our Podcast on <a href="https://itun.es/i6Lv3J5">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fishing-without-bait">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iv4f7utkoynri57yuzsvewuj44m?t=Fishing_Without_Bait">Google Music</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Fishing-Without-Bait-p823762/">TuneIn</a> or look for it on your favorite <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-download-listen-to-podcasts-android-ios-iphone/">Podcatcher</a>! Also, check us out streaming on <a href="https://michael-sorg-4djq.squarespace.com/#">The River's Edge</a> online radio!</p> Addiction, recovery, prison, anxiety, rehabilitation, authentic self Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Emily wrap their conversation talking more about her cycle of cleaning up and jail, getting sober along with her father, snapping her out of the cycle, the things she had done because of drugs, the sense of relief one day realizing she was done, participating in her meetings, finally being able to listen to her authentic self.

“Everyone has a little turmoil. That’s what makes us exciting.”

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]]> Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Emily wrap their conversation talking more about her cycle of cleaning up and jail, getting sober along with her father, snapping her out of the cycle, the things she had done because of drugs, the sense of relief one day realizing she was done, participating in her meetings, finally being able to listen to her authentic self.

“Everyone has a little turmoil. That’s what makes us exciting.”

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]]> Willpower and Surrender with Emily | Episode 190 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/193 16275774-fead-469b-8359-5de3fc81c02a Tue, 30 Apr 2019 01:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Emily are continuing their conversation on what addiction feels like, a matter of willpower and how helpless she felt going back to drugs after she left prison, surrendering to the need to work on herself and return to rehabilitation, what withdrawal feels like, “using to die” after her mother passed. 19:26 no <p class="">Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Emily are continuing their conversation on what addiction feels like, a matter of willpower and how helpless she felt going back to drugs after she left prison, surrendering to the need to work on herself and return to rehabilitation, what withdrawal feels like, “using to die” after her mother passed.</p> <p class="">Subscribe to our Podcast on <a href="https://itun.es/i6Lv3J5">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fishing-without-bait">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iv4f7utkoynri57yuzsvewuj44m?t=Fishing_Without_Bait">Google Music</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Fishing-Without-Bait-p823762/">TuneIn</a> or look for it on your favorite <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-download-listen-to-podcasts-android-ios-iphone/">Podcatcher</a>! Also, check us out streaming on <a href="https://michael-sorg-4djq.squarespace.com/#">The River's Edge</a> online radio!</p> Addiction, recovery, prison, anxiety, rehabilitation, surrender, codependency Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Emily are continuing their conversation on what addiction feels like, a matter of willpower and how helpless she felt going back to drugs after she left prison, surrendering to the need to work on herself and return to rehabilitation, what withdrawal feels like, “using to die” after her mother passed.

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]]> Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Emily are continuing their conversation on what addiction feels like, a matter of willpower and how helpless she felt going back to drugs after she left prison, surrendering to the need to work on herself and return to rehabilitation, what withdrawal feels like, “using to die” after her mother passed.

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]]> Identity with Emily | Episode 189 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/192 f76c4d38-b278-428a-a4cc-b31903c3f2be Tue, 23 Apr 2019 13:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Emily for the next few episodes to discuss her path to recovery. We look at her self esteem and identity growing up, getting into drinking and doing drugs at a young age, reacting to his brother’s death, and losing herself. 22:00 no <p class="">Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Emily for the next few episodes to discuss her path to recovery. We look at her self esteem and identity growing up, getting into drinking and doing drugs at a young age, reacting to his brother’s death, and losing herself.</p> <p class="">Subscribe to our Podcast on <a href="https://itun.es/i6Lv3J5">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fishing-without-bait">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iv4f7utkoynri57yuzsvewuj44m?t=Fishing_Without_Bait">Google Music</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Fishing-Without-Bait-p823762/">TuneIn</a> or look for it on your favorite <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-download-listen-to-podcasts-android-ios-iphone/">Podcatcher</a>! Also, check us out streaming on <a href="https://michael-sorg-4djq.squarespace.com/#">The River's Edge</a> online radio!</p> Imposter, addiction, anxiety Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Emily for the next few episodes to discuss her path to recovery. We look at her self esteem and identity growing up, getting into drinking and doing drugs at a young age, reacting to his brother’s death, and losing herself.

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]]> Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Emily for the next few episodes to discuss her path to recovery. We look at her self esteem and identity growing up, getting into drinking and doing drugs at a young age, reacting to his brother’s death, and losing herself.

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]]> 12 Steps Part 1: Admission and the Higher Power | Fishing Without Bait 143 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/146 df53bc64-5350-43ff-a29d-971de055d683 Tue, 29 May 2018 10:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. Jim Ellermeyer takes us through the first 3 steps of the 12 Step Program from admitting your powerlessness over your addiction and identifying that with your authentic self, believing in a higher power and converting that into faith, and deciding to turn your life over to this higher power, and paying attention on purpose. 19:40 no Jim Ellermeyer takes us through the first 3 steps of the 12 Step Program from admitting your powerlessness over your addiction and identifying that with your authentic self, believing in a higher power and converting that into faith, and deciding to turn your life over to this higher power, and paying attention on purpose.  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!  Also, check us out streaming on The River's Edge online radio! Intro music: “Life” by Tobu.  Jim Ellermeyer takes us through the first 3 steps of the 12 Step Program from admitting your powerlessness over your addiction and identifying that with your authentic self, believing in a higher power and converting that into faith, and deciding to turn your life over to this higher power, and paying attention on purpose. 

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Intro music: “Life” by Tobu. 

]]> Jim Ellermeyer takes us through the first 3 steps of the 12 Step Program from admitting your powerlessness over your addiction and identifying that with your authentic self, believing in a higher power and converting that into faith, and deciding to turn your life over to this higher power, and paying attention on purpose. 

Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!  Also, check us out streaming on The River's Edge online radio!

Intro music: “Life” by Tobu. 

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