app03 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:44:41 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Producer Mike” https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/tags/producer%20mike Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -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 Beyond the Party Line | Episode 523 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/574 038f241e-3027-496d-851b-0f83a548b43f Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. In Part 2 of our conversation with Missy Sorg, we explore difficult questions surrounding abortion, adoption, foster care, family support, voter education, and personal responsibility. Missy and Jim Ellermeyer also examine how political labels and social media echo chambers interfere with our ability to listen, learn, and treat one another with respect. 23:54 no <p>In Episode 523 of <em>Fishing Without Bait</em>, we continue our conversation with Missy Sorg in Part 2 of a thoughtful and challenging discussion about politics, responsibility, family support, and respectful disagreement.</p> <p>Missy and Jim Ellermeyer begin by examining the complicated realities surrounding abortion and the question of what happens after a child is born. Their conversation moves beyond political slogans to consider infertility, adoption, foster care, support systems, special-needs care, financial responsibility, and the difficult decisions families may face.</p> <p>Missy shares personal experiences that have shaped her perspective, including going through infertility treatments and seeing family members navigate teenage pregnancy and lifelong care needs. The discussion asks whether society is doing enough to educate young people about consequences, critical thinking, emotional decision-making, and personal responsibility.</p> <p>The conversation then expands into voter education and representative government. Drawing from her work as a Republican committee woman and her experiences at polling locations, Missy discusses the importance of understanding what elected offices actually control rather than voting entirely through party labels or a single issue.</p> <p>Jim and Missy also consider how political representatives can become disconnected from their constituents, how social media encourages echo chambers, and why people often listen only long enough to prepare their response.</p> <p>Despite the disagreements and difficult subjects, the episode returns to a simple principle: people should be treated with courtesy and respect. Meaningful progress begins when we stop reducing one another to political labels and begin listening to learn.</p> <p>This is Part 2 of our conversation with Missy Sorg. The discussion continues in the next episode.</p> <p>Subscribe to <em>Fishing Without Bait</em> through your favorite podcast player so you do not miss the continuation.</p> <p>Support the podcast and receive ad-free episodes through Patreon:<br> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait</a></p> <p>Pick up <em>Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book</em>:<br> <a href="https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&amp;pageSize=4" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&amp;pageSize=4</a></p> <p>Do a kindness for yourself. Do a kindness for another. Forgive yourself and forgive another. </p> Jim Ellermeyer, Producer Mike, mindfulness, recovery, wellness, mental health, respectful disagreement, political dialogue, bipartisan conversation, difficult conversations, critical thinking, personal responsibility, accountability, compassion, voter education, civic engagement, representative democracy, political representation, Republican perspective, abortion discussion, adoption, foster care, infertility, family support, teenage pregnancy, special needs care, lifelong caregiving, social media echo chambers, listening to learn, emotional intelligence, wise mind, communication, community, Mr. Rogers, respect, forgiveness, mindful living In Episode 523 of Fishing Without Bait, we continue our conversation with Missy Sorg in Part 2 of a thoughtful and challenging discussion about politics, responsibility, family support, and respectful disagreement.

Missy and Jim Ellermeyer begin by examining the complicated realities surrounding abortion and the question of what happens after a child is born. Their conversation moves beyond political slogans to consider infertility, adoption, foster care, support systems, special-needs care, financial responsibility, and the difficult decisions families may face.

Missy shares personal experiences that have shaped her perspective, including going through infertility treatments and seeing family members navigate teenage pregnancy and lifelong care needs. The discussion asks whether society is doing enough to educate young people about consequences, critical thinking, emotional decision-making, and personal responsibility.

The conversation then expands into voter education and representative government. Drawing from her work as a Republican committee woman and her experiences at polling locations, Missy discusses the importance of understanding what elected offices actually control rather than voting entirely through party labels or a single issue.

Jim and Missy also consider how political representatives can become disconnected from their constituents, how social media encourages echo chambers, and why people often listen only long enough to prepare their response.

Despite the disagreements and difficult subjects, the episode returns to a simple principle: people should be treated with courtesy and respect. Meaningful progress begins when we stop reducing one another to political labels and begin listening to learn.

This is Part 2 of our conversation with Missy Sorg. The discussion continues in the next episode.

Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait through your favorite podcast player so you do not miss the continuation.

Support the podcast and receive ad-free episodes through Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait

Pick up Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book:
https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4

Do a kindness for yourself. Do a kindness for another. Forgive yourself and forgive another.

]]> In Episode 523 of Fishing Without Bait, we continue our conversation with Missy Sorg in Part 2 of a thoughtful and challenging discussion about politics, responsibility, family support, and respectful disagreement.

Missy and Jim Ellermeyer begin by examining the complicated realities surrounding abortion and the question of what happens after a child is born. Their conversation moves beyond political slogans to consider infertility, adoption, foster care, support systems, special-needs care, financial responsibility, and the difficult decisions families may face.

Missy shares personal experiences that have shaped her perspective, including going through infertility treatments and seeing family members navigate teenage pregnancy and lifelong care needs. The discussion asks whether society is doing enough to educate young people about consequences, critical thinking, emotional decision-making, and personal responsibility.

The conversation then expands into voter education and representative government. Drawing from her work as a Republican committee woman and her experiences at polling locations, Missy discusses the importance of understanding what elected offices actually control rather than voting entirely through party labels or a single issue.

Jim and Missy also consider how political representatives can become disconnected from their constituents, how social media encourages echo chambers, and why people often listen only long enough to prepare their response.

Despite the disagreements and difficult subjects, the episode returns to a simple principle: people should be treated with courtesy and respect. Meaningful progress begins when we stop reducing one another to political labels and begin listening to learn.

This is Part 2 of our conversation with Missy Sorg. The discussion continues in the next episode.

Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait through your favorite podcast player so you do not miss the continuation.

Support the podcast and receive ad-free episodes through Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait

Pick up Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book:
https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4

Do a kindness for yourself. Do a kindness for another. Forgive yourself and forgive another.

]]> Classic Fishing Without Bait 350: Jesus the Socialist https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/469 656f78ce-f48d-4edc-ae98-7a5c0813cee8 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:15:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. Join behavioral health therapist Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike in this episode of “Fishing Without Bait.” They explore the power of words, discussing how often we label others without understanding the true meaning. Delving into the confusion around political ideologies like fascism, socialism, and communism, they highlight the importance of basing beliefs on facts, not misconceptions. The hosts also address the misuse of “wokeness” and emphasize the values of compassion, love, and forgiveness. Jim and Mike encourage listeners to pass their words through three gates: truth, kindness, and necessity. Visit Fishing Without Bait for more episodes and insights. 17:52 no <p>Join behavioral health therapist Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike in this episode of “Fishing Without Bait.” They explore the power of words, discussing how often we label others without understanding the true meaning. Delving into the confusion around political ideologies like fascism, socialism, and communism, they highlight the importance of basing beliefs on facts, not misconceptions. The hosts also address the misuse of “wokeness” and emphasize the values of compassion, love, and forgiveness. Jim and Mike encourage listeners to pass their words through three gates: truth, kindness, and necessity. Visit Fishing Without Bait for more episodes and insights.</p> <p>Are you finding benefit from this show? &nbsp;We appreciate any support with our Patreon page! &nbsp;Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait" rel="nofollow noopener">www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait</a> !</p> <p>Subscribe to our Podcast on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Youtube or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! </p> mindfulness, mental health, political ideologies, compassion, social awareness, Fishing Without Bait, podcast, Jim Ellermeyer, Producer Mike, Sorgatron Media. Join behavioral health therapist Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike in this episode of “Fishing Without Bait.” They explore the power of words, discussing how often we label others without understanding the true meaning. Delving into the confusion around political ideologies like fascism, socialism, and communism, they highlight the importance of basing beliefs on facts, not misconceptions. The hosts also address the misuse of “wokeness” and emphasize the values of compassion, love, and forgiveness. Jim and Mike encourage listeners to pass their words through three gates: truth, kindness, and necessity. Visit Fishing Without Bait for more episodes and insights.

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!

]]> Join behavioral health therapist Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike in this episode of “Fishing Without Bait.” They explore the power of words, discussing how often we label others without understanding the true meaning. Delving into the confusion around political ideologies like fascism, socialism, and communism, they highlight the importance of basing beliefs on facts, not misconceptions. The hosts also address the misuse of “wokeness” and emphasize the values of compassion, love, and forgiveness. Jim and Mike encourage listeners to pass their words through three gates: truth, kindness, and necessity. Visit Fishing Without Bait for more episodes and insights.

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!

]]> I Don’t Know | Episode 394 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/421 02180f60-a972-46eb-8c45-101637c3beac Tue, 08 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. Welcome to "Fishing Without Bait," where hosts Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike dissect the recent WWE SummerSlam in Detroit and the curious habit of fixating on flaws. They explore why we tend to concentrate on negatives, discuss the challenge of understanding others' lives, and question why some have more passion for their work than others. Join the conversation for insights that will broaden your perspective on human experiences and passions. 25:09 no <p>Welcome to "Fishing Without Bait," where hosts Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike dissect the recent WWE SummerSlam in Detroit and the curious habit of fixating on flaws. They explore why we tend to concentrate on negatives, discuss the challenge of understanding others' lives, and question why some have more passion for their work than others. Join the conversation for insights that will broaden your perspective on human experiences and passions.Are you finding benefit from this show? &nbsp;We appreciate any support with our Patreon page! &nbsp;Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait" rel="nofollow noopener">www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait</a> !</p> <p>Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! </p> Podcast, Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer, Producer Mike, WWE SummerSlam, Flaws, Negativity, Human Experience, Understanding, Passion, Perspectives, Human Behavior Welcome to "Fishing Without Bait," where hosts Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike dissect the recent WWE SummerSlam in Detroit and the curious habit of fixating on flaws. They explore why we tend to concentrate on negatives, discuss the challenge of understanding others' lives, and question why some have more passion for their work than others. Join the conversation for insights that will broaden your perspective on human experiences and passions.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 iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

]]> Welcome to "Fishing Without Bait," where hosts Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike dissect the recent WWE SummerSlam in Detroit and the curious habit of fixating on flaws. They explore why we tend to concentrate on negatives, discuss the challenge of understanding others' lives, and question why some have more passion for their work than others. Join the conversation for insights that will broaden your perspective on human experiences and passions.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 iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

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