Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast

Redefining Success: Navigating Life with Full Impact Mindfulness | Episode 413

March 19th, 2024  |  20 mins 31 secs

covid-19 and employment, financial obligations, full impact mindfulness, incremental changes, kindness, life expectations, love, management issues, mental health, mindfulness, personal choices, personal value, professional value, quitting jobs, self-care, self-esteem, self-improvement, societal norms, success definition, work-life balance

Jim Ellermeyer, a behavioral health therapist, explores the transformative concept of full impact mindfulness and living without definitive expectations. The podcast delves into the intricacies of personal and professional life, emphasizing the importance of feeling valued, redefining success, and the power of choice. With a blend of humor, personal anecdotes, and practical advice, Jim and co-host producer Mr. Mike engage listeners in a journey towards self-awareness, balance, and empowerment, urging them to make incremental changes and embrace life's challenges with an open heart and mind.

Classic Fishing Without Bait 75: Love is an Action Word

September 26th, 2023  |  12 mins 14 secs

jesus, love, mindfulness, mister rogers

Jim Ellermeyer reflects on the words of Mister Rogers in a time of unrest and analyzes the Parable of the Good Samaritan from the Jesus of the Christian Bible. 

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." — Mister Rogers

Straight Talk | Episode 260

September 15th, 2020  |  18 mins 48 secs

love, mindfulness, obligation, straight talk, sympathy

Jim Ellermeyer is giving some STRAIGHT TALK as we discuss our “3 AM Friends”, why do we feel obligated, love, sympathy, interpretation, connecting with other humans. 

Power of Prayer With Jasmine Tate | Episode 125

January 23rd, 2018  |  18 mins 1 sec

jesus, love, prayer, time traveling

We continue our discussion with Singer/songwriter Jasmine Tate and Jim Ellermeyer as we discuss further her story praying with teenagers at a McDonald’s. They discuss their own experiences with prayer and it’s purpose, time traveling and self validation, and more.

The Reality of Love With Joanna Lowe | Episode 115

November 14th, 2017  |  13 mins 8 secs

arrogance, daughter, divorce, love, self confidence, spoken word, theater, worth

We conclude our discussion with Joanna Lowe about more of her music including “Love Song” looking at different takes on love and what it can do.  What is the message that she can send to her daughter in this day and age of helping young girls develop.