Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast

When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming w/ Melissa Carey | Episode 537

October 27th, 2026  |  27 mins 11 secs

Life Lessons, Motherhood, autonomy, boundaries, breathwork, emotional wellness, energy healing, energy work, fishing without bait, fishing without bait 537, healthy relationships, holistic wellness, intention, into the spirit healing, jim ellermeyer, melissa carey, mental health, mindful living, mindfulness, music therapy, parenting, parenting expectations, parenting stress, personal growth, personal identity, personal responsibility, recovery, reiki, relationships, self-acceptance, self-concept, self-discovery, self-esteem, self-trust, self-worth, spiritual wellness, spirituality, women's empowerment

What happens when you stop living by everyone else's expectations and begin trusting yourself? In Part 2 of their conversation, Jim Ellermeyer and Melissa Carey explore Reiki, personal healing, and the emotional realities of motherhood, including Melissa's journey toward embracing her own parenting choices.

They also discuss self-worth, identity, and why everyone deserves to feel heard, respected, and understood.

Learn more about Melissa: https://intothespirithealing.life

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Be More Awake: Lessons From the Buddha | Episode 526

August 11th, 2026  |  26 mins 16 secs

12 step recovery, Compassion, Letting Go, Meditation, Michael Sorg, acceptance, being awake, boundaries, buddhism, buddhist philosophy, compassion with boundaries, emotional regulation, emotional wellness, expectations, healthy habits, intentional living, jim ellermeyer, living in the present, mental health, mental wellness, mindfulness, mindfulness podcast, non attachment, personal growth, positive habits, producer mike, recovery, recovery podcast, self awareness, self improvement, spirituality, wellness, wise mind

What does it actually mean to “be like the Buddha”? Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike explore how being more awake, compassionate, intentional, and less attached to outcomes can help us participate more fully in the life happening right now.

Fishing Without Bait 513: Gratitude, High-Frequency Living & Letting Go

April 27th, 2026  |  19 mins 7 secs

12 step recovery, Emotional Intelligence, Positivity, addiction recovery, avoiding negativity, behavior change, boundaries, gratitude, gratitude practice, high frequency people, jim ellermeyer, life coaching, mental health, mental wellness, mike sorg, mindfulness, mindfulness podcast, mindset, personal development, personal growth, recovery, self awareness, self improvement, wellness

In episode 513 of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer and Mike explore the power of gratitude, mindfulness, and surrounding yourself with high-frequency people. They break down how avoiding comparison, criticism, and complaint can transform your mindset and relationships. This episode offers practical tools for setting boundaries, redirecting negativity, and living with intention.

From Wrestling to Real Life: Jessie Notarius on Confidence & Mindset | Episode 511

April 14th, 2026  |  18 mins 17 secs

Emotional Intelligence, Positivity, anxiety management, boundaries, confidence building, gratitude mindset, jessie notarius, life organization, mental health, mindfulness podcast, personal growth, productivity mindset, recovery mindset, self awareness, self esteem, self worth, sorgatron media, the unwilting tatiana, wellness podcast

Fishing Without Bait 448: From Suppressed Anger to Self-Attunement: A Therapist’s Journey with Bronwyn Schweigerdt

December 3rd, 2024  |  23 mins 55 secs

Emotional Intelligence, Therapy, anger management, boundaries, emotional well-being, healing, mental health, mindfulness, self-attunement, shame, suppressed anger

Dive into an enlightening conversation on Fishing Without Bait with host Jim Ellermeyer as he welcomes Bronwyn Schweigerdt, a psychotherapist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and anger expert. Together, they unravel the complexities of anger, its role in mental health, and its connection to emotions like shame and validation. Bronwyn shares her personal journey through depression, revealing how suppressed anger and societal conditioning shaped her path to becoming a therapist.