Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast

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? 

Are We Listening? | Episode 400

November 7th, 2023  |  23 mins 46 secs

christianity, discussion, mindfulness, personal growth, podcast, psychology, religion, spirituality

Regina "Honey" Badger returns to the podcast to discuss her journey back to Christianity. She describes how Jordan Peterson's lectures helped lead her back to God. Regina talks about developing a personal relationship with God, not needing church for that connection. She and Jim discuss the meaning behind Bible stories and not taking them literally. They agree Jesus' message was love and compassion. Regina explains her pro-choice views despite being Christian now, showing complexity around the issue.

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

Leveling Up with Jessie Notarius | Episode 398

September 5th, 2023  |  16 mins 14 secs

athletics, behavior therapy, career goals, costumes, dealing with fans, doors open pittsburgh, female wrestler, feud, highland park, interview, jessie notarius, meditation, memories, mental health, mindfulness, mindfulness tour, paying attention, podcast, professional wrestling, social media, sports, tatiana the unwilting, upcoming match, valerie vermin, women in sports, women's wrestling, wrestling

Jim Ellermeyer, host of the mindfulness podcast "Fishing Without Bait", interviews pro wrestler Jessie Notarius, known in the ring as Tatiana The Unwilting. They discuss Jessie's experiences as a female wrestler, including dealing with inappropriate fans, respect from male wrestlers, and her career goals. Jessie talks about her current feud with Valerie Vermin and gives advice to young women pursuing their dreams. She promotes her upcoming match and invites listeners to connect on social media. The episode provides an insightful look into the world of women's professional wrestling.

Becoming a Pro Wrestler with Jessie Notarius | Episode 396

August 22nd, 2023  |  18 mins 27 secs

fishing without bait, jessie notarius, jim ellermeyer, mindfulness, official match, performance, physical conditioning, podcast, pro wrestling, quinn magnum, the unwilting tatiana, theater, wrestling training

In this episode of "Fishing Without Bait," host Jim Ellermeyer chats with Jessie Notarius, aka "The Unwilting Tatiana" in pro wrestling. Discover how she entered wrestling when theater closed, her training with Quinn Magnum, the physical demands, and her remarkable journey to her first official match.

Building a Positive Brand and Team with Ya Jagoff! | Episode 292

May 4th, 2021  |  20 mins 5 secs

hobby, listening, mindfulness, pittsburgh, podcasting, small business, yajagoff

Jim Ellermeyer is continues his conversation with John Chamberlin and Rachael Rennebeck of www.YaJagoff.com blog and Podcast!  We talk about what’s next for the duo, extending the brand and growing good will and positivity.  How do you focus on the things you can do as a company instead of why you can’t.  

The Climb with Ya Jagoff! | Episode 291

April 27th, 2021  |  20 mins 30 secs

hobby, listening, mindfulness, pittsburgh, podcasting, small business, yajagoff

Jim Ellermeyer is continues his conversation with John Chamberlin and Rachael Rennebeck of www.YaJagoff.com blog and Podcast!  We talk about becoming a “10 year overnight success” finding the sweet spot with the business they enjoy, some of their favorite interviews over the years, learning to listen to each other, and more!

Express Yourself | Episode 286

March 23rd, 2021  |  18 mins 37 secs

buddhism, mindfulness, present, tattoos

Jim Ellermeyer is discussing how he chooses to express himself with his tattoos where he wears his life on his sleeve. 

A Message from Sidney Crosby with Katie Dudas | Episode 280

February 9th, 2021  |  21 mins 40 secs

boba fett, chemo brain breast cancer, depression, mindfulness, pandemic, pittsburgh, radiation therapy, star wars

Jim Ellermeyer  continues his conversations with our friend Katie Dudas about dealing with breast cancer over the last year.  What sort of sleep did she contend with and what is “Chemo Brain?”  The special moment the Pittsburgh Penguins provided Katie, including a moment from Sidney Crosby, what you can do for your friends diagnosed with cancer, and more good advice. 

Coping with Breast Cancer with Katie Dudas | Episode 279

February 2nd, 2021  |  21 mins 35 secs

boba fett, breast cancer, depression, mindfulness, pandemic, pittsburgh, radiation therapy, star wars

Jim Ellermeyer  continues his conversations with our friend Katie Dudas about dealing with breast cancer over the last year.  We talk about how she dealt with depression, participating in some young adult breast cancer groups and finding common ground, the treatments she went through, her experience receiving radiation, going through this process without health insurance and how she used apps to help navigate anxiety with mindfulness practices.