Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast

Moving on withDumpster Fire Ryan Zane | Episode 408

February 12th, 2024  |  20 mins 19 secs

mental health, personal growth, pro wrestling, resilience, self-discovery, self-expression, therapy

Jim Ellermeyer with pro wrestling Ryan Zane about his journey through wrestling and mental health, focusing on self-discovery, the ongoing nature of personal work, and the importance of mental health support. It emphasizes self-creation over finding oneself, advocating for honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness as the only requirements for participation. Ryan discusses the challenges and growth he has experienced, including dealing with mental health issues, the therapeutic process, and the role of pro wrestling in his personal development and expression.

Fishing Without Bait 402: From Pitfalls to New Perspectives

November 28th, 2023  |  21 mins 7 secs

community, forgiveness, letting go, life purpose, mental health, mindfulness, podcast, pro wrestling, psychedelics, self-care, spirituality

Join host Jim Ellermeyer and guest Regina Badger as they have an insightful discussion touching on spirituality, mental health, psychedelics, pro wrestling, and more. They explore the uncertainty in life and the call to cultivate community. Regina shares her passion for building a new future centered around meaning and purpose and experience using DBT and Ayahuasca. Tune in to hear Regina's uplifting life perspective rooted in letting go, forgiveness, and doing good for ourselves and others.

Bumps in the Road with Jessie Notarius | Episodes 397

August 30th, 2023  |  16 mins 25 secs

authenticity, creativity, discipline, elbow injury, female wrestler, floral fashion, livin gin the moment, mindfulness podcast, performance, pro wrestling, stone cold steve austin, tatiana unwilting, wrestling insights, wrestling journey, wrestling memories

Join mindfulness guide Jim Ellermeyer as he delves into the world of professional wrestling, interviewing the delightful flower child Tatiana on her journey from rookie to bold persona.

Hear Tatiana's captivating stories of battling misperceptions about women in wrestling, bringing her floral fantasies to life in the ring, and her Zen philosophies on performance. Jim artfully coaxes insights from her on being present and embracing the theater of wrestling.

From her double elbow break to memories of stars like "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, this unlikely duo finds common ground in their openness to new experiences.

Tune in as they have a thoughtful discussion on living in the moment - you may not expect a mindful meditation on life to blossom from a wrestling podcast, but that's the beauty of fishing without bait.

Join us as we explore the intersections of discipline and creativity, performance and authenticity, and more. You'll come away entertained and enlightened, and may even want to add floral prints to your wardrobe!

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.

Becoming a Scene Designer with Jessie Notarius | Epsidoe 395

August 15th, 2023  |  18 mins 57 secs

college challenges, disappointment, fishing without bait, jessie notarius, jim ellermeyer, podcast, pro wrestling, resilience, seeking help, singing, theater design, triumphs, unwilting tatiana

Join host Jim Ellermeyer in this episode of "Fishing Without Bait" as he sits down with special guest Jessie Notarius, also known as "The Unwilting Tatiana" in the world of pro wrestling. Together, they dive into Jessie's unique path – from discovering her love for singing and theater design to overcoming college admission challenges and finding a new passion in theater painting at Point Part University. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about resilience, managing disappointment, and the importance of seeking help. Tune in for a journey from setbacks to triumphs on "Fishing Without Bait."

Making Changes with John Rodin | Episode 175

January 15th, 2019  |  23 mins 2 secs

fear, john rodin, life change, perspective, pro wrestling, serenity prayer

Jim Eellermeyer is joined by professional wrestler John Rodin to talk about turning his experiences into inspiration for others, how he came to the realization to change things, how unrecognizable his former self is, setting goals in professional wrestling becoming a trap, changing your perspective, and one of the biggest leap of faiths in his pro wrestling career.