Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast

Zeke Mercer on Identity, Ego & Respect | Episode 504

February 24th, 2026  |  19 mins 1 sec

authenticity, bias, ego, fishing without bait, fishing without bait 504, identity, mental health, mindfulness, personal growth, recovery, resilience, self awareness, wellness, wrestling and life, zeke mercer

Part 3 of our conversation with Zeke Mercer explores bias, identity, and how bitterness, ego, and respect shape both wrestling and life. Zeke shares powerful reflections on authenticity, personal growth, and navigating judgment. A thoughtful discussion on mindfulness, self-awareness, and resilience.

Getting to Know Imam Hamza Perez | Fishing Without Bait 121

December 26th, 2017  |  20 mins 51 secs

ego, islam, modeling behavior, prophet muhammad

For the next few weeks, we visit the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh and have a chat with Imam Hamza Perez about his upbringing from Puerto Rico to Worcester, MA.  We discuss his experiences growing up with some hardships and how that applies to his youth services.  We discuss the examples that Prophet Muhammad​​​​​​​ sets for modeling behavior, and his conversion to Islam.   We look at the idea of a corrupted religion background, the ego, and how he keeps it in check. 

Of Course I’m Right | Episode 110

October 10th, 2017  |  11 mins 28 secs

ego, fear, i am, i choose, indoctrination, intention, kindness, laverne and shirley, willful, willing