web02.fireside.fm Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:23:29 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Empathy” https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/tags/empathy Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -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 Stories We Carry — and the Ones We Release with Santina Grace | Episode 497 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/548 02d51998-5a80-472d-9e3c-34b7cf56b1a5 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. In Part 4 of our conversation with returning guest **Santina Grace**, we explore listening, compassion, and the stories we carry — and the ones we’re ready to release. This episode reflects on mindfulness, choice, and letting go of mental noise in order to live with greater clarity and freedom. 19:39 no In Fishing Without Bait 497, we continue our thoughtful conversation with returning guest Clairvoyant Santina Grace in Part 4 of this series. This episode centers on listening — to ourselves, to others, and to the deeper awareness that helps us release fear, judgment, and mental clutter. Jim Ellermeyer and Santina discuss compassion, choice points, and the stories we hold onto, as well as the freedom that comes from letting them go. Through reflection and shared experience, this conversation invites listeners to slow down, practice mindfulness, and approach life with greater understanding and non-judgment. 🎧 Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player ❤️ Support the show with ad-free episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait (https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait) 📘 Pick up our book Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book: https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4 (https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4) mindfulness, mental health podcast, recovery podcast, emotional wellness, self awareness, personal growth, listening skills, letting go, compassion, non judgment, choice and freedom, mindfulness practice, spiritual growth, inner peace, emotional regulation, mental clarity, empathy, healing conversations, mindfulness and recovery, Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer, Santina Grace, clairvoyant perspectives, life stories, intentional living, mindfulness podcast series, recovery support content In Fishing Without Bait 497, we continue our thoughtful conversation with returning guest Clairvoyant Santina Grace in Part 4 of this series.

This episode centers on listening — to ourselves, to others, and to the deeper awareness that helps us release fear, judgment, and mental clutter. Jim Ellermeyer and Santina discuss compassion, choice points, and the stories we hold onto, as well as the freedom that comes from letting them go.

Through reflection and shared experience, this conversation invites listeners to slow down, practice mindfulness, and approach life with greater understanding and non-judgment.

🎧 Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player
❤️ Support the show with ad-free episodes on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait
📘 Pick up our book Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book:
https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4

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This episode centers on listening — to ourselves, to others, and to the deeper awareness that helps us release fear, judgment, and mental clutter. Jim Ellermeyer and Santina discuss compassion, choice points, and the stories we hold onto, as well as the freedom that comes from letting them go.

Through reflection and shared experience, this conversation invites listeners to slow down, practice mindfulness, and approach life with greater understanding and non-judgment.

🎧 Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player
❤️ Support the show with ad-free episodes on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait
📘 Pick up our book Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book:
https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4

]]> Fishing Without Bait 490: What Would Jesus Say to Today’s World Leaders? https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/539 098fa196-1522-4068-800f-578e7a138244 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. In Episode 490, Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike Sorg explore what leadership truly means through the lens of Jesus of Nazareth. From the radical humility and servant leadership he modeled 2,000 years ago to his timeless call for justice and compassion, Jim examines how these teachings apply to the world’s political and social climate today. 16:44 no Welcome back, friends, to Fishing Without Bait: A Lifetime Without Definitive Expectations. In Episode 490, Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike Sorg explore what leadership truly means through the lens of Jesus of Nazareth. From the radical humility and servant leadership he modeled 2,000 years ago to his timeless call for justice and compassion, Jim examines how these teachings apply to the world’s political and social climate today. This thoughtful conversation covers: • How Jesus’s example challenges modern power and ego • The moral responsibility of leaders to serve everyone—not just their supporters • Why integrity, honesty, and empathy are essential in times of division • The enduring wisdom of “Blessed are the peacemakers” and “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” Jim also reflects on the story of the Good Samaritan and closes with a reminder that hope—and helping others—remains our greatest prescription. 🎧 Listen now at FishingWithoutBait.com or on your favorite podcast platform. ✨ Do a kindness for yourself and for another. Forgive, reconnect, and live mindfully. Jesus of Nazareth, leadership, mindfulness, compassion, humility, servant leadership, moral responsibility, justice, empathy, forgiveness, peace, reconciliation, Good Samaritan, hope, integrity, honesty, truth, kindness, spiritual growth, faith, podcast, Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer, Mike Sorg, behavioral health, self improvement, mental health, emotional awareness, self compassion, inspiration, motivation, mindfulness podcast, spirituality, empathy in leadership, moral courage, personal growth, self reflection, positivity Welcome back, friends, to Fishing Without Bait: A Lifetime Without Definitive Expectations.

In Episode 490, Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike Sorg explore what leadership truly means through the lens of Jesus of Nazareth. From the radical humility and servant leadership he modeled 2,000 years ago to his timeless call for justice and compassion, Jim examines how these teachings apply to the world’s political and social climate today.

This thoughtful conversation covers:
• How Jesus’s example challenges modern power and ego
• The moral responsibility of leaders to serve everyone—not just their supporters
• Why integrity, honesty, and empathy are essential in times of division
• The enduring wisdom of “Blessed are the peacemakers” and “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”

Jim also reflects on the story of the Good Samaritan and closes with a reminder that hope—and helping others—remains our greatest prescription.

🎧 Listen now at FishingWithoutBait.com or on your favorite podcast platform.
✨ Do a kindness for yourself and for another. Forgive, reconnect, and live mindfully.

]]> Welcome back, friends, to Fishing Without Bait: A Lifetime Without Definitive Expectations.

In Episode 490, Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike Sorg explore what leadership truly means through the lens of Jesus of Nazareth. From the radical humility and servant leadership he modeled 2,000 years ago to his timeless call for justice and compassion, Jim examines how these teachings apply to the world’s political and social climate today.

This thoughtful conversation covers:
• How Jesus’s example challenges modern power and ego
• The moral responsibility of leaders to serve everyone—not just their supporters
• Why integrity, honesty, and empathy are essential in times of division
• The enduring wisdom of “Blessed are the peacemakers” and “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”

Jim also reflects on the story of the Good Samaritan and closes with a reminder that hope—and helping others—remains our greatest prescription.

🎧 Listen now at FishingWithoutBait.com or on your favorite podcast platform.
✨ Do a kindness for yourself and for another. Forgive, reconnect, and live mindfully.

]]> Insights on Resilience and Identity with Mike Oglesbee | Fishing Without Bait 416 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/457 f98da94d-1e5a-4938-83d0-c6bcf8ded2bf Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. Host Jim Ellermeyer engages with guest Mike Oglesby in a profound discussion about overcoming life's hurdles, the essence of making personal choices, and the journey towards self-discovery and resilience. Mike shares his personal narrative of estrangement and the transformative realization that individuals possess the power to define their identity and life's direction, contrary to societal impositions and expectations. This conversation delves into the philosophy that life, with its inherent unpredictability and challenges, offers an opportunity for growth and understanding, highlighting the non-existence of fairness as a concept and the importance of responding constructively to life's situations. 22:22 no In this enlightening episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back Mike Oglesby, a captivating guest with profound insights into overcoming life's adversities and the power of choice in shaping our destinies. This conversation dives deep into Mike's personal journey of estrangement, self-discovery, and the subsequent wisdom he has gleaned from facing life's harsh realities head-on. Key Discussion Points: Estrangement and Self-Assertion: Mike opens up about his six-and-a-half-year journey of estrangement, prompted by standing up for himself and his family. This pivotal moment led him to confront inherited traits and beliefs, sparking a transformative self-reflection process. The Power of Choice: A central theme of the conversation is the realization that individuals have the autonomy to define their identity and path in life, contrary to being shaped by external expectations and societal norms. Navigating Life's Inequities: Mike and Jim discuss the futility of clinging to the concept of fairness in life. Emphasizing resilience, they explore the importance of reacting to life's challenges constructively, rather than being ensnared by the illusion of fairness. The Essence of Being: Touching on philosophical underpinnings, Mike shares his belief in the spiritual nature of human existence, advocating for a perspective that embraces life's absurdities and the inherent unpredictability of our experiences. Wisdom Through Adversity: Mike attributes his depth of understanding and empathy to the diverse and often painful experiences he has endured, highlighting the transformative power of navigating through darkness to find light. Realism and Dreaming: The dialogue underscores the balance between harboring big dreams and maintaining a realistic approach to achieving them, emphasizing the significance of imaginative thought in human progress while advocating for grounded action. Empathy, Healing, and Service: Mike's dedication to assisting others in overcoming mental health struggles, particularly anxiety and depression, is born from his personal battles. His approach is deeply rooted in empathy, understanding, and the desire to guide others towards healing and self-empowerment. Selective Engagement for Impact: Mike discusses his selective approach to coaching, choosing to work only with those ready to engage in transformative work, ensuring that his efforts are directed towards meaningful and effective change. Find out more about Mike Oglesbee at www.mikeoglesbee.com 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 iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! resilience, personal growth, mental health, life challenges, power of choice, self-discovery, overcoming adversity, wisdom through experience, spiritual journey, mindfulness, healing and recovery, personal transformation, empathy, life coaching, mental health support In this enlightening episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back Mike Oglesby, a captivating guest with profound insights into overcoming life's adversities and the power of choice in shaping our destinies. This conversation dives deep into Mike's personal journey of estrangement, self-discovery, and the subsequent wisdom he has gleaned from facing life's harsh realities head-on.

Key Discussion Points:

Estrangement and Self-Assertion: Mike opens up about his six-and-a-half-year journey of estrangement, prompted by standing up for himself and his family. This pivotal moment led him to confront inherited traits and beliefs, sparking a transformative self-reflection process.

The Power of Choice: A central theme of the conversation is the realization that individuals have the autonomy to define their identity and path in life, contrary to being shaped by external expectations and societal norms.

Navigating Life's Inequities: Mike and Jim discuss the futility of clinging to the concept of fairness in life. Emphasizing resilience, they explore the importance of reacting to life's challenges constructively, rather than being ensnared by the illusion of fairness.

The Essence of Being: Touching on philosophical underpinnings, Mike shares his belief in the spiritual nature of human existence, advocating for a perspective that embraces life's absurdities and the inherent unpredictability of our experiences.

Wisdom Through Adversity: Mike attributes his depth of understanding and empathy to the diverse and often painful experiences he has endured, highlighting the transformative power of navigating through darkness to find light.

Realism and Dreaming: The dialogue underscores the balance between harboring big dreams and maintaining a realistic approach to achieving them, emphasizing the significance of imaginative thought in human progress while advocating for grounded action.

Empathy, Healing, and Service: Mike's dedication to assisting others in overcoming mental health struggles, particularly anxiety and depression, is born from his personal battles. His approach is deeply rooted in empathy, understanding, and the desire to guide others towards healing and self-empowerment.

Selective Engagement for Impact: Mike discusses his selective approach to coaching, choosing to work only with those ready to engage in transformative work, ensuring that his efforts are directed towards meaningful and effective change.

Find out more about Mike Oglesbee at www.mikeoglesbee.com

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 iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

]]> In this enlightening episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back Mike Oglesby, a captivating guest with profound insights into overcoming life's adversities and the power of choice in shaping our destinies. This conversation dives deep into Mike's personal journey of estrangement, self-discovery, and the subsequent wisdom he has gleaned from facing life's harsh realities head-on.

Key Discussion Points:

Estrangement and Self-Assertion: Mike opens up about his six-and-a-half-year journey of estrangement, prompted by standing up for himself and his family. This pivotal moment led him to confront inherited traits and beliefs, sparking a transformative self-reflection process.

The Power of Choice: A central theme of the conversation is the realization that individuals have the autonomy to define their identity and path in life, contrary to being shaped by external expectations and societal norms.

Navigating Life's Inequities: Mike and Jim discuss the futility of clinging to the concept of fairness in life. Emphasizing resilience, they explore the importance of reacting to life's challenges constructively, rather than being ensnared by the illusion of fairness.

The Essence of Being: Touching on philosophical underpinnings, Mike shares his belief in the spiritual nature of human existence, advocating for a perspective that embraces life's absurdities and the inherent unpredictability of our experiences.

Wisdom Through Adversity: Mike attributes his depth of understanding and empathy to the diverse and often painful experiences he has endured, highlighting the transformative power of navigating through darkness to find light.

Realism and Dreaming: The dialogue underscores the balance between harboring big dreams and maintaining a realistic approach to achieving them, emphasizing the significance of imaginative thought in human progress while advocating for grounded action.

Empathy, Healing, and Service: Mike's dedication to assisting others in overcoming mental health struggles, particularly anxiety and depression, is born from his personal battles. His approach is deeply rooted in empathy, understanding, and the desire to guide others towards healing and self-empowerment.

Selective Engagement for Impact: Mike discusses his selective approach to coaching, choosing to work only with those ready to engage in transformative work, ensuring that his efforts are directed towards meaningful and effective change.

Find out more about Mike Oglesbee at www.mikeoglesbee.com

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 iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

]]> Lessons from the Brink | Episode 403 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/443 d600ab2f-3ef5-4ef7-839d-d694807c917a Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. Jim Ellermeyer and Mike discuss life, death, spirituality, and recovery. Jim shares his recent brushes with death and how he faced them without fear due to his spiritual grounding and making amends through recovery. They talk about the importance of living fully in the present moment rather than worrying about the future or past. Jim stresses the value of empowering oneself, identifying fears, always telling the truth, treating people with respect, and carrying positive messages to help others.  18:31 no Jim Ellermeyer and Mike discuss life, death, spirituality, and recovery. Jim shares his recent brushes with death and how he faced them without fear due to his spiritual grounding and making amends through recovery. They talk about the importance of living fully in the present moment rather than worrying about the future or past. Jim stresses the value of empowering oneself, identifying fears, always telling the truth, treating people with respect, and carrying positive messages to help others.  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 iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! personal growth, spirituality, addiction recovery, life lessons, mindful living, facing death, honesty, integrity, 12-step programs, behavioral health, letting go, empathy, compassion, fishing, nature, prescription for living, podcast Jim Ellermeyer and Mike discuss life, death, spirituality, and recovery. Jim shares his recent brushes with death and how he faced them without fear due to his spiritual grounding and making amends through recovery. They talk about the importance of living fully in the present moment rather than worrying about the future or past. Jim stresses the value of empowering oneself, identifying fears, always telling the truth, treating people with respect, and carrying positive messages to help others. 

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 iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

]]> Jim Ellermeyer and Mike discuss life, death, spirituality, and recovery. Jim shares his recent brushes with death and how he faced them without fear due to his spiritual grounding and making amends through recovery. They talk about the importance of living fully in the present moment rather than worrying about the future or past. Jim stresses the value of empowering oneself, identifying fears, always telling the truth, treating people with respect, and carrying positive messages to help others. 

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 iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

]]> Classic Fishing Without Bait 172: The Humanity of it All https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/441 ec0bfed0-7a4a-4f8d-a212-dcf2395382d3 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0500 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. Jim Ellermeyer is gearing up for the holidays as we discuss the hurried nature everyone is in, we go back and look at what humanity means. Treating others with compassion regardless of how you know them or your pre conceived notions. 23:45 no Jim Ellermeyer is gearing up for the holidays as we discuss the hurried nature everyone is in, we go back and look at what humanity means. Treating others with compassion regardless of how you know them or your pre conceived notions. Two hosts have a thoughtful discussion about what it means to be human, touching on spirituality, compassion, and our shared humanity. They challenge listeners to consider different perspectives, reflect on how we treat each other, and make the most of our time on Earth. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! podcast, philosophy, spirituality, humanity, compassion, ethics, mindfulness, self-reflection, personal growth, consciousness, empathy, wisdom, awareness, collective consciousness Jim Ellermeyer is gearing up for the holidays as we discuss the hurried nature everyone is in, we go back and look at what humanity means. Treating others with compassion regardless of how you know them or your pre conceived notions. Two hosts have a thoughtful discussion about what it means to be human, touching on spirituality, compassion, and our shared humanity. They challenge listeners to consider different perspectives, reflect on how we treat each other, and make the most of our time on Earth.

Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

]]> Jim Ellermeyer is gearing up for the holidays as we discuss the hurried nature everyone is in, we go back and look at what humanity means. Treating others with compassion regardless of how you know them or your pre conceived notions. Two hosts have a thoughtful discussion about what it means to be human, touching on spirituality, compassion, and our shared humanity. They challenge listeners to consider different perspectives, reflect on how we treat each other, and make the most of our time on Earth.

Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

]]> Empathic with Santina Grace | Episode 272 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/279 5722b2a5-bd33-4b5b-bc3c-ceb5502fdcea Tue, 15 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0500 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. James Ellermeyer welcomes back clairvoyant Santina Grace as we discuss about the human experience during the pandemic, perspective, how some people may be empathic and not know it, precognitive dreams,  our primal instincts adapting to modern life, and active meditation. 25:14 no James Ellermeyer welcomes back clairvoyant Santina Grace as we discuss about the human experience during the pandemic, perspective, how some people may be empathic and not know it, precognitive dreams,  our primal instincts adapting to modern life, and active meditation. Santina Grace is a self described Intuitive, Psychic, Medium, and Healer. To reach out to us via our contact form at www.FishingWithoutBait.com. You can also find out more about Santina’s classes at www.themillvalehouse.com and www.innerrootspgh.com. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! Spiritual confidentiality, clairvoyant, mindfulness, empathy James Ellermeyer welcomes back clairvoyant Santina Grace as we discuss about the human experience during the pandemic, perspective, how some people may be empathic and not know it, precognitive dreams,  our primal instincts adapting to modern life, and active meditation.

Santina Grace is a self described Intuitive, Psychic, Medium, and Healer. To reach out to us via our contact form at www.FishingWithoutBait.com.

You can also find out more about Santina’s classes at www.themillvalehouse.com and www.innerrootspgh.com.

Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

]]> James Ellermeyer welcomes back clairvoyant Santina Grace as we discuss about the human experience during the pandemic, perspective, how some people may be empathic and not know it, precognitive dreams,  our primal instincts adapting to modern life, and active meditation.

Santina Grace is a self described Intuitive, Psychic, Medium, and Healer. To reach out to us via our contact form at www.FishingWithoutBait.com.

You can also find out more about Santina’s classes at www.themillvalehouse.com and www.innerrootspgh.com.

Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

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