Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast
It's about living a life without definitive expectations and learning to fish without bait.
Displaying 5 items of Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast with the tag "expectations".
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A Reintroduction to Fishing Without Bait | Episode 529
August 25th, 2026 | 20 mins 11 secs
12 step recovery, acceptance, awareness, compassion, creating yourself, difficult conversations, emotional honesty, emotional regulation, expectations, full impact mindfulness, healthy communication, impermanence, intentional living, intentions, jim ellermeyer, letting go, living in the moment, mental health, michael sorg, mindfulness, mindfulness podcast, non attachment, paying attention on purpose, personal growth, personal responsibility, present moment, producer mike, recovery, recovery podcast, relationships, resilience, responding versus reacting, self awareness, self reflection, serenity, spirituality, wellness, wellness podcast
In Fishing Without Bait 529, Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike return to the heart of the show: living with intention instead of being trapped by expectations. They discuss emotional honesty, the courage to face uncomfortable truths, responding instead of reacting, and remembering that ultimately “we live by moments.”
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Be More Awake: Lessons From the Buddha | Episode 526
August 11th, 2026 | 26 mins 16 secs
12 step recovery, acceptance, being awake, boundaries, buddhism, buddhist philosophy, compassion, compassion with boundaries, emotional regulation, emotional wellness, expectations, healthy habits, intentional living, jim ellermeyer, letting go, living in the present, meditation, mental health, mental wellness, michael sorg, 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.
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Zeke Mercer: Sacrifice, Identity & Self-Discovery | Episode 503
February 17th, 2026 | 22 mins 59 secs
authenticity, ethical living, expectations, fishing without bait, fishing without bait podcast, fwb503, identity, integrity, mental health, mental wellness, mindfulness, personal growth, recovery, resilience, sacrifice, self discovery, self worth, transition, zeke mercer
In Part 2 of our conversation, Zeke Mercer reflects on sacrifice, expectations, and the emotional realities of chasing dreams. She shares deeply personal insights about identity, integrity, and her transition journey. A thoughtful discussion on self-worth, resilience, and living authentically.
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Classic Fishing Without Bait 363: Expectations for the Holidays
November 21st, 2023 | 14 mins 20 secs
christmas, expectations, family, gifts, holidays, mindfulness, psychology, therapy, time
Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike discuss the expectations that cause anxiety around Christmas and the misnomer of Jesus’s birthday. We discuss why we established December 25 as the holiday. What is important in this season when we are missing our loved ones?
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Interpreting Spirituality | Episode 401
November 14th, 2023 | 23 mins 11 secs
ayahuasca, beginner's mind, challenges, community, expectations, growth, letting go, life's journey, materialism, nature, opportunities, psychedelics, self-forgiveness, self-reflection, social media pressures, spirituality, unknown
Regina Badger shares her spiritual journey through psychedelics and how embracing life's challenges leads to growth. She and Jim discuss how we're all connected energetically and the importance of self-forgiveness. They talk about avoiding materialism and social media pressures, instead finding success through community and nature. Though their paths differ, they agree stepping into the unknown with beginner's mind opens us to possibilities. Overall, an insightful discussion on spirituality, letting go of control, and being open to life's journey.