web02.fireside.fm Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:44:37 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Music” https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/tags/music Tue, 24 Sep 2024 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 The Power of Choice and Small Victories with Kid Mental | Episode 438 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/481 135437e2-4bc5-4b3c-8ab1-64c38a764c9e Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. 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. 17:43 no 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. Find out more about Kid Mental and support his work at kidmental.com.Are you finding benefit from this show?  We appreciate any support with our Patreon page!  Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait ! Subscribe to our Podcast on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Youtube or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! Kid Mental, spoken word artist, spiritual journey, personal growth, mindfulness, music, creativity, small victories, podcast, Jim Ellermeyer, Fishing Without Bait, artistic expression, mental health, freedom of choice, inspirational stories, streaming, fan interactions, spirituality, personal freedom, self-discovery, creative passion 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.

Find out more about Kid Mental and support his work at kidmental.com.Are you finding benefit from this show?  We appreciate any support with our Patreon page!  Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait !

Subscribe to our Podcast on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Youtube or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

]]> 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.

Find out more about Kid Mental and support his work at kidmental.com.Are you finding benefit from this show?  We appreciate any support with our Patreon page!  Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait !

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]]> Getting to Know Mr Rogers with David Pohl | Episode 275 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/282 dd0a012f-e1e5-4f03-9130-5836cfaa3e9c Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. 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!  36:46 no 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!  Check out our previous episode 274 where we talked with David Pohl about his path into becoming a career artist. David Pohl’s work can be found at www.davidpohl.com.  You can also follow David on Instagram at @houseofpingting Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! Art, mindfulness, meditation, illustration, music, collage artist, scenic artist, mr rogers, 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! 

Check out our previous episode 274 where we talked with David Pohl about his path into becoming a career artist.

David Pohl’s work can be found at www.davidpohl.com.  You can also follow David on Instagram at @house_of_pingting

Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

]]> 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! 

Check out our previous episode 274 where we talked with David Pohl about his path into becoming a career artist.

David Pohl’s work can be found at www.davidpohl.com.  You can also follow David on Instagram at @house_of_pingting

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]]> A Creative Path with David Pohl | Episode 274 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/281 fbc93d3c-3601-4b96-84cf-bbd5f0331add Tue, 29 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0500 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. 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. 43:51 no 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. Stay tuned for the next episode as we talk with David about his time working on Mr Rogers Neighborhood! David Pohl’s work can be found at www.davidpohl.com.  You can also follow David on Instagram at @houseofpingting Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! Art, mindfulness, meditation, illustration, music, collage artist 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.

Stay tuned for the next episode as we talk with David about his time working on Mr Rogers Neighborhood!

David Pohl’s work can be found at www.davidpohl.com.  You can also follow David on Instagram at @house_of_pingting

Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

]]> 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.

Stay tuned for the next episode as we talk with David about his time working on Mr Rogers Neighborhood!

David Pohl’s work can be found at www.davidpohl.com.  You can also follow David on Instagram at @house_of_pingting

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]]> Choosing Happiness with John Cihon | Episode 243 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/249 cd9b1c61-6c17-4393-bf1e-43def09ffe9c Tue, 19 May 2020 04:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. 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. 27:22 no 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. Do you have a story of recovery you would like to share? Tell us on our Twitter (@withoutbait) and Facebook page! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! Fear, strength, wise mind choices, coronavirus, covid-19, lockdown, stay at home, music, mindset, 12 step 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.

Do you have a story of recovery you would like to share? Tell us on our Twitter (@withoutbait) and Facebook page!

Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

]]> 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.

Do you have a story of recovery you would like to share? Tell us on our Twitter (@withoutbait) and Facebook page!

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]]> What is Happening FOR John Cihon | Episode 242 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/248 b302d54f-b4a2-4746-9154-a146cfd03dab Tue, 12 May 2020 16:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. 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” 27:49 no 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” Fear, strength, wise mind choices, coronavirus, covid-19, lockdown, stay at home, music 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”

]]> 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 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/198 c5d3a769-9a24-427a-838d-881ab4a37a20 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. This week we look back at the musical performances from the show! 16:25 no This week we look back at the musical performances from the show! Featured in this episode: Sheena Carroll "The Well" Sheena Carroll "Mercy" Janelle Burdell "The Story of Udu" Nick Eiben "Fragile" You can find more of Sheena Carroll's work online on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/akamissmacross/). Read her blog at magicalgirlcafe.blog and check out Girls Write Pittsburgh at www.girlswritepittsburgh.com !  Check out Nick Eiben's music and videos on Youtube! Find out more about Janell Burdell, including Rhythm Games, UduGirl music and more at www.bestfemaledrummer.com. 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! Sheena carroll, Janelle Burdell, nick eiben, music, live music, pittsburgh This week we look back at the musical performances from the show! Featured in this episode:

Sheena Carroll "The Well"

Sheena Carroll "Mercy"

Janelle Burdell "The Story of Udu"

Nick Eiben "Fragile"

You can find more of Sheena Carroll's work online on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/akamissmacross/). Read her blog at magicalgirlcafe.blog and check out Girls Write Pittsburgh at www.girlswritepittsburgh.com ! 

Check out Nick Eiben's music and videos on Youtube!

Find out more about Janell Burdell, including Rhythm Games, UduGirl music and more at www.bestfemaledrummer.com.

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!

]]> This week we look back at the musical performances from the show! Featured in this episode:

Sheena Carroll "The Well"

Sheena Carroll "Mercy"

Janelle Burdell "The Story of Udu"

Nick Eiben "Fragile"

You can find more of Sheena Carroll's work online on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/akamissmacross/). Read her blog at magicalgirlcafe.blog and check out Girls Write Pittsburgh at www.girlswritepittsburgh.com ! 

Check out Nick Eiben's music and videos on Youtube!

Find out more about Janell Burdell, including Rhythm Games, UduGirl music and more at www.bestfemaledrummer.com.

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!

]]> Becoming a Singer with Nick Eiben | Episode 158 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/161 637cb03c-2218-4a8b-94f7-4743f8629c74 Tue, 11 Sep 2018 01:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. 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”! 17:36 no 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”! Check out Nick Eiben's music and videos on Youtube! 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! Check out the music video for the "Roses" ! OCD, music, songwriting, confidence, nick eiben 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”!

Check out Nick Eiben's music and videos on Youtube!

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!

Check out the music video for the "Roses" !

]]> 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”!

Check out Nick Eiben's music and videos on Youtube!

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!

Check out the music video for the "Roses" !

]]> Bullying with Nick Eiben | Episode 157 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/160 91bbad20-729e-4ebb-be75-3314b67d24c2 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 01:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. 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”. 14:56 no 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” Check out Nick Eiben's music and videos on Youtube! 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! Check out the music video for the "You Make Me Smile"! bullying, music, songwriting, confidence, nick eiben, 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”

Check out Nick Eiben's music and videos on Youtube!

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!

Check out the music video for the "You Make Me Smile"!

]]> 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”

Check out Nick Eiben's music and videos on Youtube!

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!

Check out the music video for the "You Make Me Smile"!

]]> Fishing Without Bait 156: Creating Music with Nick Eiben https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/159 b42acd83-7d90-47d1-84a3-a0b0a3315d0a Tue, 28 Aug 2018 11:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. 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. 22:42 no 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. Check out Nick Eiben's music and videos on Youtube! 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! music, songwriting, confidence, nick eiben 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.

Check out Nick Eiben's music and videos on Youtube!

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!

]]> 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.

Check out Nick Eiben's music and videos on Youtube!

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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