Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast

Beyond the Comfort Zone with Austin Cairns | Episode 532

September 22nd, 2026  |  20 mins 9 secs

Journalism, ambition, broadcasting, career growth, collaboration, college sports, comfort zone, courage, fantasy football, focus, full impact mindfulness, independent wrestling, jim ellermeyer, living in the moment, mindfulness, motivation, networking, nil, personal development, personal growth, pittsburgh sports, pittsburgh steelers, presence, professional wrestling, radio broadcasting, recovery, resilience, self improvement, sports broadcasting, sports gambling, sports media, taking chances, television broadcasting, wellness, wrestling culture, wrestling podcast, wrestling tribalism

In Part 3 of Jim Ellermeyer’s conversation with Austin Cairns, Austin reflects on the personalities and tribalism of independent wrestling, his growing career in sports broadcasting, and why progress often means entering situations that make us uncomfortable. They also explore staying present in a world full of phones, fantasy sports, distractions, and constant competition.

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Joanna Lowe Returns: Spoken Word, Courage & Creating Your Own Path | Episode 514

May 5th, 2026  |  22 mins 1 sec

Creativity, Fear, Storytelling, courage, cup a joe productions, grin reapers club podcast, independent artist, joanna lowe, mental health, mindfulness, occasional epiphany, personal growth, recovery, self expression, spoken word, wellness podcast

In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, we begin Part 1 of our conversation with returning guest Joanna Lowe. Joanna shares how she unexpectedly became a spoken word artist and reflects on fear, courage, and reclaiming personal power through creativity.

The Path with Dr Michael Watterson | Episode 214

October 22nd, 2019  |  18 mins 5 secs

Compassion, arc manor, courage, dr michael watterson, school

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Dr Michael Watterson at Arc Manor discussing his early path to a PH.D, changing his schools and path many times, getting out of a comfort zone, giving compassion to others and not ourselves, dealing with racing thoughts, and more!