web02.fireside.fm Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:51:55 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Journaling” https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/tags/journaling Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -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 Feeling Stuck? You Might Be Living on Autopilot | Episode 484 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/534 0909bf6b-8c71-4309-bfae-1497d39e4be5 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. In this episode, Jim Ellermeyer invites you to reflect on one of the most fundamental shifts you can make in life: choosing to live intentionally rather than simply existing. Together with producer Mike Sorg, Jim explores the concept of being a human being rather than a human doing, and how small mindful changes—like replacing “I have to” with “I choose to”—can radically transform your daily experience. 17:01 no In this episode, Jim Ellermeyer invites you to reflect on one of the most fundamental shifts you can make in life: choosing to live intentionally rather than simply existing. Together with producer Mike Sorg, Jim explores the concept of being a human being rather than a human doing, and how small mindful changes—like replacing “I have to” with “I choose to”—can radically transform your daily experience. 💭 Topics include: • The danger of living on autopilot • How “should” creates shame and anxiety • The power of journaling and silence • Letting go of digital distractions and negativity • Celebrating small victories and choosing growth over comfort You’ll walk away with tangible insights and invitations to return to your authentic self—one breath, one choice at a time. ⸻ 🛍 Grab the Learn to Fish Without Bait 365-Day Mindfulness Journal & Adult Coloring Book: https://www.fishingwithoutbait.com/swag 💖 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait 🌐 Listen to more at: https://www.fishingwithoutbait.com mindfulness, intentional living, self-awareness, personal growth, human being vs human doing, journaling, mental health, digital detox, mindfulness podcast, Jim Ellermeyer, Fishing Without Bait, self-reflection, life balance, stress relief, daily mindfulness, I choose mindset, behavioral therapy, self-help, podcast wellness, self-discovery In this episode, Jim Ellermeyer invites you to reflect on one of the most fundamental shifts you can make in life: choosing to live intentionally rather than simply existing.

Together with producer Mike Sorg, Jim explores the concept of being a human being rather than a human doing, and how small mindful changes—like replacing “I have to” with “I choose to”—can radically transform your daily experience.

💭 Topics include:
• The danger of living on autopilot
• How “should” creates shame and anxiety
• The power of journaling and silence
• Letting go of digital distractions and negativity
• Celebrating small victories and choosing growth over comfort

You’ll walk away with tangible insights and invitations to return to your authentic self—one breath, one choice at a time.

⸻

🛍 Grab the Learn to Fish Without Bait 365-Day Mindfulness Journal & Adult Coloring Book:
https://www.fishingwithoutbait.com/swag

💖 Support the show on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait

🌐 Listen to more at:
https://www.fishingwithoutbait.com

]]> In this episode, Jim Ellermeyer invites you to reflect on one of the most fundamental shifts you can make in life: choosing to live intentionally rather than simply existing.

Together with producer Mike Sorg, Jim explores the concept of being a human being rather than a human doing, and how small mindful changes—like replacing “I have to” with “I choose to”—can radically transform your daily experience.

💭 Topics include:
• The danger of living on autopilot
• How “should” creates shame and anxiety
• The power of journaling and silence
• Letting go of digital distractions and negativity
• Celebrating small victories and choosing growth over comfort

You’ll walk away with tangible insights and invitations to return to your authentic self—one breath, one choice at a time.

⸻

🛍 Grab the Learn to Fish Without Bait 365-Day Mindfulness Journal & Adult Coloring Book:
https://www.fishingwithoutbait.com/swag

💖 Support the show on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait

🌐 Listen to more at:
https://www.fishingwithoutbait.com

]]> Fishing Without Bait 482: This Mindset Shift Changes Everything https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/531 ad0cfbff-9252-4f34-a0c9-a6b996f236fc Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike Sorg take a transformative dive into a concept often overlooked in recovery, education, parenting, and everyday life: positive chain analysis. 15:33 no In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike Sorg take a transformative dive into a concept often overlooked in recovery, education, parenting, and everyday life: positive chain analysis. Rather than dwelling on mistakes or missteps, Jim challenges us to ask a better question—What worked? When something goes right in your life, your recovery, your work, or your relationships, how often do you pause and examine the people, places, and circumstances that helped make it happen? Through stories from the production world, recovery work, and even the brewing of a perfect glass of iced tea, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and mindful reflection. ✨ Topics include: • Why we need to reinforce success, not just correct failure • How to build confidence in teams and individuals • Ways to encourage children and students through curiosity • The power of journaling to document what did work • A sneak peek into our new 365-day mindfulness activity calendar 🎣 As always, this podcast is about living life without definitive expectations, and making choices with honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness. So ask yourself today—not what went wrong, but what went right. 👉 Join the conversation and share your own moments of success at www.FishingWithoutBait.com mindfulness, positive thinking, recovery, self-improvement, mental health, personal growth, focus on success, therapy, behavioral health, Jim Ellermeyer, Fishing Without Bait, emotional wellness, positive reinforcement, addiction recovery, recovery podcast, life skills, how to change your life, journaling, self-reflection, self-awareness, growth mindset, success habits, mindset shift, recovery journey, mental clarity, podcast on recovery, inspirational podcast, full impact mindfulness, Sidekick Media In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike Sorg take a transformative dive into a concept often overlooked in recovery, education, parenting, and everyday life: positive chain analysis.

Rather than dwelling on mistakes or missteps, Jim challenges us to ask a better question—What worked? When something goes right in your life, your recovery, your work, or your relationships, how often do you pause and examine the people, places, and circumstances that helped make it happen?

Through stories from the production world, recovery work, and even the brewing of a perfect glass of iced tea, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and mindful reflection.

✨ Topics include:
• Why we need to reinforce success, not just correct failure
• How to build confidence in teams and individuals
• Ways to encourage children and students through curiosity
• The power of journaling to document what did work
• A sneak peek into our new 365-day mindfulness activity calendar

🎣 As always, this podcast is about living life without definitive expectations, and making choices with honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness. So ask yourself today—not what went wrong, but what went right.

👉 Join the conversation and share your own moments of success at www.FishingWithoutBait.com

]]> In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike Sorg take a transformative dive into a concept often overlooked in recovery, education, parenting, and everyday life: positive chain analysis.

Rather than dwelling on mistakes or missteps, Jim challenges us to ask a better question—What worked? When something goes right in your life, your recovery, your work, or your relationships, how often do you pause and examine the people, places, and circumstances that helped make it happen?

Through stories from the production world, recovery work, and even the brewing of a perfect glass of iced tea, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and mindful reflection.

✨ Topics include:
• Why we need to reinforce success, not just correct failure
• How to build confidence in teams and individuals
• Ways to encourage children and students through curiosity
• The power of journaling to document what did work
• A sneak peek into our new 365-day mindfulness activity calendar

🎣 As always, this podcast is about living life without definitive expectations, and making choices with honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness. So ask yourself today—not what went wrong, but what went right.

👉 Join the conversation and share your own moments of success at www.FishingWithoutBait.com

]]> Joanna Lowe on Stepping Up | Episode 206 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/212 5471393e-62b6-4cc5-84b7-37a29a7da1ea Tue, 27 Aug 2019 14:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she discusses expanding herself and the opportunities to attempt to get your art out and get comfortable with the concept and testing it out, journaling and giving yourself permission, building a foundation for motivation, her path for self validation, and more! 24:35 no <p class="">Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she discusses expanding herself and the opportunities to attempt to get your art out and get comfortable with the concept and testing it out, journaling and giving yourself permission, building a foundation for motivation, her path for self validation, and more!</p> <p class="">Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at <a href="http://cupajoproductions.com/">www.cupajoproductions.com</a> or experience her spoken word music at <a href="http://www.joannalowepoetry.com/">www.joannalowepoetry.com</a>. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80114855">Mindhunter on Netflix</a>!</p> <p class="">Subscribe to our Podcast on <a href="https://itun.es/i6Lv3J5">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fishing-without-bait">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iv4f7utkoynri57yuzsvewuj44m?t=Fishing_Without_Bait">Google Music</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Fishing-Without-Bait-p823762/">TuneIn</a> or look for it on your favorite <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-download-listen-to-podcasts-android-ios-iphone/">Podcatcher</a>! Also, check us out streaming on <a href="https://michael-sorg-4djq.squarespace.com/#">The River's Edge</a> online radio!</p> Open mics, journaling, giving yourself permission, I am statements, self validation Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she discusses expanding herself and the opportunities to attempt to get your art out and get comfortable with the concept and testing it out, journaling and giving yourself permission, building a foundation for motivation, her path for self validation, and more!

Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at www.cupajoproductions.com or experience her spoken word music at www.joannalowepoetry.com. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of Mindhunter on Netflix!

Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! Also, check us out streaming on The River's Edge online radio!

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Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at www.cupajoproductions.com or experience her spoken word music at www.joannalowepoetry.com. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of Mindhunter on Netflix!

Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! Also, check us out streaming on The River's Edge online radio!

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