app02 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:50:44 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Impermanence” https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/tags/impermanence Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0400 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 A Reintroduction to Fishing Without Bait | Episode 529 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/580 ec0d47a9-4668-41e5-b3df-5aec3756e3b9 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. 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.” 20:11 no <p>What does it actually mean to <strong>fish without bait?</strong></p> <p>In Episode 529 of <em>Fishing Without Bait</em>, behavioral health therapist Jim Ellermeyer sits down with Producer Mike for a return to the fundamental ideas that have shaped the podcast through more than 500 episodes.</p> <p>At the center of the conversation is a simple relationship between expectations and serenity:</p> <p><strong>“The greater your expectations, the lower your serenity. The lower your expectations, the greater your serenity.”</strong></p> <p>Jim and Mike explore the difference between setting rigid expectations and setting intentions. An expectation can turn life into a pass/fail exercise where anything short of a particular outcome feels like failure. An intention gives us direction while allowing us to remain present, curious, and responsive to what actually happens.</p> <p>That leads to another question Mike asks himself: <strong>“What am I working so hard to get to?”</strong></p> <p>Jim's answer is equally simple: <strong>“There is no there.”</strong></p> <p>The conversation expands into emotional honesty and the ways people avoid uncomfortable truths. Jim challenges the automatic response of telling everyone we're “good” when we aren't—including situations where honesty with doctors, loved ones, recovery peers, or ourselves could make a meaningful difference.</p> <p>They also discuss the 12-step idea that <strong>“it's our secrets that keep us sick,”</strong> the discomfort involved in confronting fears and resentments, and the tendency to keep “kicking the emotional can down the road” instead of dealing with what is immediately in front of us.</p> <p>Mindfulness, as Jim and Mike describe it, isn't escaping daily life or spending hours in meditation. It is practical:</p> <p><strong>Paying attention on purpose.</strong></p> <p>It's pausing before reacting. Questioning assumptions. Making choices based on facts instead of beliefs. Recognizing how our words and actions affect others. And allowing our words to pass through three important gates:</p> <p><strong>Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?</strong></p> <p>The episode closes by returning to impermanence and non-attachment. Everything and everyone in our lives is shared with us temporarily. Rather than making life meaningless, that understanding can make the present more valuable.</p> <p>We don't live by years, months, weeks, days, or hours.</p> <p><strong>We live by moments.</strong></p> <p>Make this one count.</p> <h3>Continue the Journey</h3> <p>Subscribe to <strong>Fishing Without Bait</strong> on your favorite podcast player.</p> <p>Support the show and receive ad-free episodes on Patreon:<br> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait</a></p> <p>Pick up <strong>“Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book”</strong>:<br> <a href="https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&amp;pageSize=4" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&amp;pageSize=4</a> </p> Jim Ellermeyer, Producer Mike, Michael Sorg, mindfulness, full impact mindfulness, recovery, 12 step recovery, wellness, mental health, emotional honesty, expectations, intentions, serenity, intentional living, present moment, paying attention on purpose, self awareness, personal growth, emotional regulation, compassion, resilience, spirituality, non attachment, impermanence, personal responsibility, difficult conversations, relationships, recovery podcast, wellness podcast, mindfulness podcast, acceptance, self reflection, living in the moment, responding versus reacting, letting go, healthy communication, awareness, creating yourself What does it actually mean to fish without bait?

In Episode 529 of Fishing Without Bait, behavioral health therapist Jim Ellermeyer sits down with Producer Mike for a return to the fundamental ideas that have shaped the podcast through more than 500 episodes.

At the center of the conversation is a simple relationship between expectations and serenity:

“The greater your expectations, the lower your serenity. The lower your expectations, the greater your serenity.”

Jim and Mike explore the difference between setting rigid expectations and setting intentions. An expectation can turn life into a pass/fail exercise where anything short of a particular outcome feels like failure. An intention gives us direction while allowing us to remain present, curious, and responsive to what actually happens.

That leads to another question Mike asks himself: “What am I working so hard to get to?”

Jim's answer is equally simple: “There is no there.”

The conversation expands into emotional honesty and the ways people avoid uncomfortable truths. Jim challenges the automatic response of telling everyone we're “good” when we aren't—including situations where honesty with doctors, loved ones, recovery peers, or ourselves could make a meaningful difference.

They also discuss the 12-step idea that “it's our secrets that keep us sick,” the discomfort involved in confronting fears and resentments, and the tendency to keep “kicking the emotional can down the road” instead of dealing with what is immediately in front of us.

Mindfulness, as Jim and Mike describe it, isn't escaping daily life or spending hours in meditation. It is practical:

Paying attention on purpose.

It's pausing before reacting. Questioning assumptions. Making choices based on facts instead of beliefs. Recognizing how our words and actions affect others. And allowing our words to pass through three important gates:

Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?

The episode closes by returning to impermanence and non-attachment. Everything and everyone in our lives is shared with us temporarily. Rather than making life meaningless, that understanding can make the present more valuable.

We don't live by years, months, weeks, days, or hours.

We live by moments.

Make this one count.

Continue the Journey

Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player.

Support the show and receive ad-free episodes on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait

Pick up “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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In Episode 529 of Fishing Without Bait, behavioral health therapist Jim Ellermeyer sits down with Producer Mike for a return to the fundamental ideas that have shaped the podcast through more than 500 episodes.

At the center of the conversation is a simple relationship between expectations and serenity:

“The greater your expectations, the lower your serenity. The lower your expectations, the greater your serenity.”

Jim and Mike explore the difference between setting rigid expectations and setting intentions. An expectation can turn life into a pass/fail exercise where anything short of a particular outcome feels like failure. An intention gives us direction while allowing us to remain present, curious, and responsive to what actually happens.

That leads to another question Mike asks himself: “What am I working so hard to get to?”

Jim's answer is equally simple: “There is no there.”

The conversation expands into emotional honesty and the ways people avoid uncomfortable truths. Jim challenges the automatic response of telling everyone we're “good” when we aren't—including situations where honesty with doctors, loved ones, recovery peers, or ourselves could make a meaningful difference.

They also discuss the 12-step idea that “it's our secrets that keep us sick,” the discomfort involved in confronting fears and resentments, and the tendency to keep “kicking the emotional can down the road” instead of dealing with what is immediately in front of us.

Mindfulness, as Jim and Mike describe it, isn't escaping daily life or spending hours in meditation. It is practical:

Paying attention on purpose.

It's pausing before reacting. Questioning assumptions. Making choices based on facts instead of beliefs. Recognizing how our words and actions affect others. And allowing our words to pass through three important gates:

Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?

The episode closes by returning to impermanence and non-attachment. Everything and everyone in our lives is shared with us temporarily. Rather than making life meaningless, that understanding can make the present more valuable.

We don't live by years, months, weeks, days, or hours.

We live by moments.

Make this one count.

Continue the Journey

Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player.

Support the show and receive ad-free episodes on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait

Pick up “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

]]> Mindfulness & Impermanence with Clairvoyant Santina Grace | Episode 434 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/476 90af2a77-3e8a-4250-be79-b6f8f23c0b52 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back the insightful and highly requested guest, Santina Grace, a clairvoyant medium. Together, they dive deep into profound spiritual concepts, focusing on the Buddhist philosophy of impermanence and its role in releasing anxiety and stress. Santina shares her unique perspective on duality, reincarnation, and the eternal nature of the soul’s journey, offering guidance on how embracing impermanence can lead to personal growth and freedom. The discussion also explores the significance of collective consciousness, the wisdom of ancestors, and the importance of respect and compassion in our daily lives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in mindfulness, spiritual exploration, and the deeper meanings of life. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that encourages listeners to celebrate their uniqueness and live authentically. 21:42 no <p>In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back the insightful and highly requested guest, Santina Grace, a clairvoyant medium. Together, they dive deep into profound spiritual concepts, focusing on the Buddhist philosophy of impermanence and its role in releasing anxiety and stress. Santina shares her unique perspective on duality, reincarnation, and the eternal nature of the soul’s journey, offering guidance on how embracing impermanence can lead to personal growth and freedom. The discussion also explores the significance of collective consciousness, the wisdom of ancestors, and the importance of respect and compassion in our daily lives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in mindfulness, spiritual exploration, and the deeper meanings of life. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that encourages listeners to celebrate their uniqueness and live authentically.</p> <p>Are you finding benefit from this show? &nbsp;We appreciate any support with our Patreon page! &nbsp;Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait" rel="nofollow noopener">www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait</a> !</p> <p>Subscribe to our Podcast on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Youtube or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! </p> Santina Grace, clairvoyant, medium, Jim Ellermeyer, Fishing Without Bait, impermanence, duality, reincarnation, mindfulness, collective consciousness, spiritual growth, respect, compassion, spirituality, Buddhist philosophy, ancestor wisdom In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back the insightful and highly requested guest, Santina Grace, a clairvoyant medium. Together, they dive deep into profound spiritual concepts, focusing on the Buddhist philosophy of impermanence and its role in releasing anxiety and stress. Santina shares her unique perspective on duality, reincarnation, and the eternal nature of the soul’s journey, offering guidance on how embracing impermanence can lead to personal growth and freedom. The discussion also explores the significance of collective consciousness, the wisdom of ancestors, and the importance of respect and compassion in our daily lives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in mindfulness, spiritual exploration, and the deeper meanings of life. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that encourages listeners to celebrate their uniqueness and live authentically.

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 Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Youtube or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

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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 Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Youtube or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

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