Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast

From Injury to Insight: Jessie Notarius on Strength & Patience | Episode 512

April 14th, 2026  |  20 mins 18 secs

acceptance, adversity, art therapy, creativity, fishing without bait, healing, jessie notarius, mental health, mindfulness discussion, mindfulness podcast, motivation, overcoming injury, patience, perseverance, personal growth, podcast interview, recovery, resilience, self improvement, the unwilting tatiana, wellness, wrestling journey

In this episode, we wrap up our conversation with Jessie Notarius, aka The Unwilting Tatiana, as she shares her journey through injury, recovery, and resilience. From wrestling setbacks to artistic expression, Jessie reflects on perseverance and finding purpose in adversity.

From Wrestling to Real Life: Jessie Notarius on Confidence & Mindset | Episode 511

April 14th, 2026  |  18 mins 17 secs

anxiety management, boundaries, confidence building, emotional intelligence, gratitude mindset, jessie notarius, life organization, mental health, mindfulness podcast, personal growth, positivity, productivity mindset, recovery mindset, self awareness, self esteem, self worth, sorgatron media, the unwilting tatiana, wellness podcast

Building a Foundation After Setbacks with Jessie Notarius | Episode 510

April 6th, 2026  |  18 mins 59 secs

career change, community support, confidence vs arrogance, creative journey, emotional resilience, fishing without bait, jessie notarius, jim ellermeyer, life transitions, mental health, mindfulness podcast, overcoming setbacks, personal growth, recovery podcast, resilience, self esteem, self improvement, the unwilting tatiana, wellness podcast, wrestling mindset

Jessie Notarius, known as The Unwilting Tatiana, returns to discuss life after losing a dream job and the unexpected path that followed. Through career changes, creative pursuits, and wrestling, she shares how resilience, community, and taking risks helped her rebuild her foundation. This episode explores confidence, support systems, and finding purpose through change.

From ICU to Hope: Emily’s Story of Resilience and Recovery | Episode 508

March 24th, 2026  |  23 mins 59 secs

addiction recovery perspective, advocacy in healthcare, emily interview, family resilience, fishing without bait, healing journey, icu survival, inspirational story, kidney transplant story, mckenna recovery story, medical trauma, mental health podcast, mindfulness podcast, overcoming adversity, parenting journey, recovery podcast, resilience story, sorgatron media, trauma recovery, wellness podcast

In this continuation of Emily’s story, she shares the emotional rollercoaster of her daughter McKenna’s recovery—from moments of hope to devastating setbacks in the ICU. Through resilience, advocacy, and unwavering love, Emily recounts how she fought for her daughter’s life and ultimately prepared to give her the ultimate gift: a kidney.

Fishing Without Bait 507: Holding On to Hope with Emily

March 17th, 2026  |  22 mins 4 secs

addiction recovery, coping strategies, emily guest, emotional healing, family support, fishing without bait, hope, life challenges, mckenna story, medical journey, mental health, mindfulness podcast, overcoming adversity, parenting crisis, podcast interview, recovery podcast, resilience, sobriety, trauma, wellness

In this powerful continuation, Emily shares the unimaginable medical crisis her daughter faced and the emotional toll it took on her and her family. Through devastating uncertainty, she reveals how hope, resilience, and support carried her forward. This episode is a raw and honest look at survival, trust, and taking life one moment at a time.

Emily’s Mother’s Intuition: The Night Everything Changed | Episode 506

March 10th, 2026  |  27 mins 25 secs

addiction recovery, advocacy, anxiety and fear, behavioral health, childhood illness, ecmo, emily, fishing without bait 506, fishing without bait podcast, jim ellermeyer, mindfulness podcast, motherhood, mother’s intuition, open heart surgery, parental strength, pediatric emergency, picu experience, recovery journey, resilience, spiritual awakening, trauma recovery, wellness podcast

Returning guest Emily shares the beginning of an unimaginable chapter — when mother’s intuition told her something was wrong with her two-year-old daughter. What followed was panic, emergency transport, and open heart surgery. This is Part 1 of a powerful story of fear, resilience, and faith.

Turning Pain Into Purpose with Shane Chojnacki | Episode 500

January 27th, 2026  |  18 mins 56 secs

faith and recovery, holistic wellness, life perspective, mental health, men’s wellness, mind body spirit, mindfulness podcast, mindfulness practice, mindset coaching, overcoming adversity, personal growth, purpose driven living, recovery community, resilience, shane chojnacki, sobriety and wellness, transformation stories, victor benjamin

In Fishing Without Bait 500, we continue Part 3 of our conversation with Shane Chojnacki, also known as pro wrestler The Savage Gentleman Victor Benjamin. Shane shares how adversity, faith, and mindful choice helped him turn career loss, injury, and personal upheaval into purpose-driven living. This episode focuses on perspective, resilience, and creating a life you don’t need a vacation from.

Shane Chojnacki on Discipline, Failure, and Playing the Film All the Way Through | Episode 499

January 20th, 2026  |  22 mins 33 secs

12 step philosophy, addiction recovery, athlete mental health, betting on yourself, burnout recovery, character development, consequences of choices, corrections officer experience, discipline, discipline over motivation, emotional regulation, full impact mindfulness, future thinking, integrity, leaving a toxic job, life transitions, long term thinking, mental toughness, mindfulness podcast, mixed martial arts life lessons, mma mindset, overcoming fear, personal growth, prison system realities, professional wrestling mindset, purpose over comfort, recovery mindset, resilience, risk vs reward, self awareness, self responsibility, shane chojnacki, the savage gentleman, victor benjamin

In Part 2 of our conversation with Victor Benjamin (Shane Chojnacki), we explore discipline, burnout, and the moment when staying safe becomes more dangerous than taking a risk. From MMA and corrections work to professional wrestling, this episode focuses on integrity, future thinking, and choosing growth over comfort.

Refusing to Let My Past Define Me with Shane Chojnacki | Episode 498

January 13th, 2026  |  22 mins 24 secs

acceptance and change, action and effort, addiction recovery themes, athlete mindset, behavioral change, betting on yourself, breaking the cycle, childhood adversity, choosing a better path, combat sports mindset, discipline, fighter mentality, growing up in poverty, inspirational podcast, learning from mistakes, life choices, manifestation mindset, mental health, mental wellness, mindfulness podcast, mindfulness practices, mindset, motivation through action, never settle, overcoming adversity, personal growth, personal responsibility, professional wrestler interview, recovery podcast, recovery stories, resilience, self awareness, self improvement, shane chojnacki, speaking intentions, taking responsibility, trauma and resilience, victor benjamin, wise mind

In Part 1 of of our discussion, Jim Ellermeyer sits down with Shane Chojnacki — professional fighter, trainer, and pro wrestler known as Victor Benjamin — for a powerful conversation about resilience, choice, and refusing to let your past define your future. Shane shares his journey growing up in difficult circumstances, learning from the mistakes of others, and choosing action and effort over excuses. This episode explores how real change begins with conscious decisions, mindful action, and the courage to bet on yourself.

Clearing the Etch-A-Sketch: Letting Go of What Isn’t Ours | Episode 496

December 16th, 2025  |  21 mins 18 secs

breathwork, emotional healing, emotional regulation, fishing without bait, grounding exercises, healing the past, letting go, mental health podcast, mindfulness podcast, mindfulness practices, mindfulness tools, present moment awareness, recovery from life, recovery podcast, santina grace, self growth, trauma healing

In Fishing Without Bait 496, we continue Part 3 of our conversation with returning guest and Clairvoyant Santina Grace. This episode explores mindfulness, recovery, and healing trauma without reliving the past, using grounding exercises, breathwork, and practical metaphors to help release emotional weight and stay present.