Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast

The Power of Choice and Small Victories with Kid Mental | Episode 438

September 24th, 2024  |  17 mins 43 secs

artistic expression, creative passion, creativity, fan interactions, fishing without bait, freedom of choice, inspirational stories, jim ellermeyer, kid mental, mental health, mindfulness, music, personal freedom, personal growth, podcast, self-discovery, small victories, spiritual journey, spirituality, spoken word artist, streaming

In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back Kid Mental, a spiritual spoken word artist, for an inspiring conversation about choice, personal freedom, and artistic expression. Kid Mental discusses his unique journey, from growing up with a pastor father and minister mother to discovering the power of choosing his own path. He shares moving stories about reconnecting with fans who recognize him by his voice rather than his appearance, and how those interactions have rekindled his passion for music and streaming. The episode delves into the significance of small victories, the impact of planting seeds through art, and the importance of living authentically. Kid Mental also reflects on the spiritual and personal growth that has shaped his life and creative work.

Getting to Know Mr Rogers with David Pohl | Episode 275

January 5th, 2021  |  36 mins 46 secs

art, collage artist, illustration, meditation, mindfulness, mr rogers, music, scenic artist, teaching

James Ellermeyer welcomes illustrator David Pohl to discuss his time working on Mr Rogers Neighborhood with Fred Rogers as a scenic artist, what that entailed, how he got the job with his persistence, his experiences and discussion with Mr Rogers, his influence, how his own father had influenced people as a school teacher, and more! 

A Creative Path with David Pohl | Episode 274

December 29th, 2020  |  43 mins 51 secs

art, collage artist, illustration, meditation, mindfulness, music

James Ellermeyer welcomes illustrator David Pohl to discuss his adventure into creativity, his current work as a collage artist, influences of Dr. Seuss and grandfather, cartoons and comic books, perceptions via Archie comics and Mad Magazine, when do children shed creativity, contending with doubters about his career choice, planting his feet finally in Pittsburgh, working with the Atlantic Monthly, a serious burn injury, juggling being a musician as an escape from his art and exploring meditation.

Choosing Happiness with John Cihon | Episode 243

May 19th, 2020  |  27 mins 22 secs

12 step, coronavirus, covid-19, fear, lockdown, mindset, music, stay at home, strength, wise mind choices

Jim Ellerymeyer is joined by singer/songwriter John Cihon as they conclude their conversation this week. We talk about choosing to fixate one parts of the world, focusing on other’s failings against our own, what he chooses to do every day to influence his life, and romanticizing what could have been with things in his life that never came to be, exploring the cause of what brings one to addictive behavior, and talks about bonding with Perry Farrell over shared testicular cancer diagnosis and why he’s playing “Tahitian Moon” by Porno for Pyros. Follow John Cihon at www.facebook.com/johncihon.

What is Happening FOR John Cihon | Episode 242

May 12th, 2020  |  27 mins 49 secs

coronavirus, covid-19, fear, lockdown, music, stay at home, strength, wise mind choices

Jim Ellerymeyer is joined by singer/songwriter John Cihon. We chat about the things in his life that made him angry when younger from testicular cancer, marrying young, substance issues. We talk about deep in this episode about his relationship issues, fears, and how his son is currently dealing with his upset job and internship opportunities very well.

“Instead of happening to me, things are happening for me…we only grow through difficult things”

Mindful Music | Episode 195

June 4th, 2019  |  16 mins 25 secs

janelle burdell, live music, music, nick eiben, pittsburgh, sheena carroll

This week we look back at the musical performances from the show!

Becoming a Singer with Nick Eiben | Episode 158

September 11th, 2018  |  17 mins 36 secs

confidence, music, nick eiben, ocd, songwriting

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by singer/songwriter Nick Eiben talk about things he wants to work on, awareness, discusses becoming a singer when he only intended to be a song writer and work in other bands, and we listen to track from his most recent music video “Roses”!

Bullying with Nick Eiben | Episode 157

September 4th, 2018  |  14 mins 56 secs

bullying, confidence, music, nick eiben, songwriting, stuttering

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by singer/songwriter Nick Eiben as he talks about overcoming the bullying over his stuttering condition, advise for those going through trying times in school, being a friend, using humor and we listen to track from his first music video “You Make Me Smile”.

Fishing Without Bait 156: Creating Music with Nick Eiben

August 28th, 2018  |  22 mins 42 secs

confidence, music, nick eiben, songwriting

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by singer/songwriter Nick Eiben to chat about about poetry and lyrics in context , embracing creativity, influences with Elvis, the joy of dancing, resonating music such as Metallica and Nirvana, going ahead and starting to learn to play to a Metallica song book and being your own cheerleader.