app01 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:51:54 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Relationships” https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/tags/relationships Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -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 Political Differences Without Losing Each Other | Episode 524 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/575 1d5b8421-ab0e-494e-991b-94e196c0a648 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. In the third and final part of their conversation, Jim Ellermeyer and Missy Sorg explore how active listening, critical thinking and a mindful pause before reacting can help people move beyond political labels and social-media echo chambers. Missy shares a personal story about revealing her political affiliation to a longtime friend and explains how their disagreement became a conversation rather than the end of their friendship. The episode closes with a challenge to become more open, informed and willing to understand people across the political aisle. 26:06 no <p>Fishing Without Bait 524 presents the third and final part of Jim Ellermeyer’s conversation with Missy Sorg about political differences, social-media behavior and the possibility of maintaining meaningful relationships with people who do not share our beliefs.</p> <p>Rather than trying to win a debate, Jim and Missy examine what happens when people listen to respond instead of listening to learn. They discuss the echo chambers created by social media, the pressure to react immediately and the assumptions people make based on political labels. Jim introduces the space between stimulus and response as the place where choice and freedom can be found.</p> <p>Missy speaks candidly about her experiences working with Republican candidates and organizations. She explains why she does not automatically block every hostile commenter, how she decides when a response crosses the line and what can happen when community members answer an argument with research and supporting information.</p> <p>She also shares a personal story about telling a longtime Democratic friend that she was a Republican. Although he was initially shocked, the two eventually talked openly about their differences. He did not change his political position, but he was able to tell her, “I still don't agree with it, but I don't hate you.” Their friendship survived because they chose curiosity and conversation over assumptions.</p> <p>The discussion also looks at the effect constant screen use can have on attention, emotional health and sleep. Missy describes replacing nighttime doomscrolling with physical books and noticing improvements in her sleep and overall outlook. Jim and Missy encourage listeners to become more intentional about how social media is used instead of allowing it to become a form of constant maintenance.</p> <p>This episode is not about convincing everyone to agree. It is an invitation to pause, ask questions, listen actively and remember that a political designation does not represent the entirety of another human being.</p> <p>Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your preferred podcast player so you never miss an episode.</p> <p>Support the program 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>Continue the mindfulness journey with <strong>“Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book”</strong>:<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> Missy Sorg, Jim Ellermeyer, mindfulness, mindful communication, active listening, listening to learn, political differences, political polarization, respectful disagreement, civil discourse, bridging political divides, friends across the aisle, social media, social media echo chambers, echo chambers, recency bias, critical thinking, stimulus and response, pause before reacting, emotional regulation, online arguments, hostile comments, political conversations, political identity, bipartisan friendship, empathy, compassion, understanding, curiosity, personal growth, recovery, wellness, mental wellness, screen time, reducing screen time, doomscrolling, sleep hygiene, physical books, healthier habits, relationships, friendship, kindness, forgiveness, mindfulness podcast, ad-free podcast, mindfulness journal Fishing Without Bait 524 presents the third and final part of Jim Ellermeyer’s conversation with Missy Sorg about political differences, social-media behavior and the possibility of maintaining meaningful relationships with people who do not share our beliefs.

Rather than trying to win a debate, Jim and Missy examine what happens when people listen to respond instead of listening to learn. They discuss the echo chambers created by social media, the pressure to react immediately and the assumptions people make based on political labels. Jim introduces the space between stimulus and response as the place where choice and freedom can be found.

Missy speaks candidly about her experiences working with Republican candidates and organizations. She explains why she does not automatically block every hostile commenter, how she decides when a response crosses the line and what can happen when community members answer an argument with research and supporting information.

She also shares a personal story about telling a longtime Democratic friend that she was a Republican. Although he was initially shocked, the two eventually talked openly about their differences. He did not change his political position, but he was able to tell her, “I still don't agree with it, but I don't hate you.” Their friendship survived because they chose curiosity and conversation over assumptions.

The discussion also looks at the effect constant screen use can have on attention, emotional health and sleep. Missy describes replacing nighttime doomscrolling with physical books and noticing improvements in her sleep and overall outlook. Jim and Missy encourage listeners to become more intentional about how social media is used instead of allowing it to become a form of constant maintenance.

This episode is not about convincing everyone to agree. It is an invitation to pause, ask questions, listen actively and remember that a political designation does not represent the entirety of another human being.

Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your preferred podcast player so you never miss an episode.

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

Continue the mindfulness journey with “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

]]> Fishing Without Bait 524 presents the third and final part of Jim Ellermeyer’s conversation with Missy Sorg about political differences, social-media behavior and the possibility of maintaining meaningful relationships with people who do not share our beliefs.

Rather than trying to win a debate, Jim and Missy examine what happens when people listen to respond instead of listening to learn. They discuss the echo chambers created by social media, the pressure to react immediately and the assumptions people make based on political labels. Jim introduces the space between stimulus and response as the place where choice and freedom can be found.

Missy speaks candidly about her experiences working with Republican candidates and organizations. She explains why she does not automatically block every hostile commenter, how she decides when a response crosses the line and what can happen when community members answer an argument with research and supporting information.

She also shares a personal story about telling a longtime Democratic friend that she was a Republican. Although he was initially shocked, the two eventually talked openly about their differences. He did not change his political position, but he was able to tell her, “I still don't agree with it, but I don't hate you.” Their friendship survived because they chose curiosity and conversation over assumptions.

The discussion also looks at the effect constant screen use can have on attention, emotional health and sleep. Missy describes replacing nighttime doomscrolling with physical books and noticing improvements in her sleep and overall outlook. Jim and Missy encourage listeners to become more intentional about how social media is used instead of allowing it to become a form of constant maintenance.

This episode is not about convincing everyone to agree. It is an invitation to pause, ask questions, listen actively and remember that a political designation does not represent the entirety of another human being.

Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your preferred podcast player so you never miss an episode.

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

Continue the mindfulness journey with “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

]]> Understanding Hypnotherapy with Mike Oglesbee | Episode 914 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/455 6146d576-227c-469b-abc6-cb4d1e08b370 Tue, 26 Mar 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 is joined by Mike Oglesbee, a seasoned mindset coach and hypnotherapist. They delve into the transformative power of the mind and the journey to self-improvement through full impact mindfulness. Mike shares his path from curiosity in psychology to becoming a hypnotherapist, emphasizing the importance of self-talk and the conscious effort needed alongside hypnotherapy for lasting change. They discuss the crucial role of love in personal growth, the impact of emotional needs, and strategies for breaking negative self-talk and emotional impulsive decisions. The conversation also covers the significance of self-concept, self-esteem, and the fundamental human rights in relationships. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on unlocking your potential by aligning your subconscious and conscious minds through mindfulness and self-compassion. 21:26 no <p>In this episode of "Fishing Without Bait," host Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Mike Oglesbee, a seasoned mindset coach and hypnotherapist. They delve into the transformative power of the mind and the journey to self-improvement through full impact mindfulness. Mike shares his path from curiosity in psychology to becoming a hypnotherapist, emphasizing the importance of self-talk and the conscious effort needed alongside hypnotherapy for lasting change. They discuss the crucial role of love in personal growth, the impact of emotional needs, and strategies for breaking negative self-talk and emotional impulsive decisions. The conversation also covers the significance of self-concept, self-esteem, and the fundamental human rights in relationships. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on unlocking your potential by aligning your subconscious and conscious minds through mindfulness and self-compassion.</p> <p>Find out more about Mike Oglesbee at <a href="http://www.mikeoglesbee.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.mikeoglesbee.com</a></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 iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! </p> mindfulness, hypnotherapy, self-improvement, mindset coaching, self-talk, personal growth, mental health, subconscious mind, conscious effort, self-love, emotional needs, negative self-talk, self-concept, self-esteem, human rights, relationships, transformation, psychology, neurolinguistic programming, full impact mindfulness In this episode of "Fishing Without Bait," host Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Mike Oglesbee, a seasoned mindset coach and hypnotherapist. They delve into the transformative power of the mind and the journey to self-improvement through full impact mindfulness. Mike shares his path from curiosity in psychology to becoming a hypnotherapist, emphasizing the importance of self-talk and the conscious effort needed alongside hypnotherapy for lasting change. They discuss the crucial role of love in personal growth, the impact of emotional needs, and strategies for breaking negative self-talk and emotional impulsive decisions. The conversation also covers the significance of self-concept, self-esteem, and the fundamental human rights in relationships. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on unlocking your potential by aligning your subconscious and conscious minds through mindfulness and self-compassion.

Find out more about Mike Oglesbee at www.mikeoglesbee.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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]]> In this episode of "Fishing Without Bait," host Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Mike Oglesbee, a seasoned mindset coach and hypnotherapist. They delve into the transformative power of the mind and the journey to self-improvement through full impact mindfulness. Mike shares his path from curiosity in psychology to becoming a hypnotherapist, emphasizing the importance of self-talk and the conscious effort needed alongside hypnotherapy for lasting change. They discuss the crucial role of love in personal growth, the impact of emotional needs, and strategies for breaking negative self-talk and emotional impulsive decisions. The conversation also covers the significance of self-concept, self-esteem, and the fundamental human rights in relationships. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on unlocking your potential by aligning your subconscious and conscious minds through mindfulness and self-compassion.

Find out more about Mike Oglesbee at www.mikeoglesbee.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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]]> Relationships that Enhance You with Joanna Lowe | Episode 213 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/219 8971c304-8367-45f8-95f5-ee8ff2bc2db7 Tue, 15 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as they wrap their discussion about relationships by looking at how we view our own relationships, realizing incompatibilities, and meeting someone’s needs, her requirements for a best friend, who would later become a personal relationship, and more! 20:08 no <p class="">Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as they wrap their discussion about relationships by looking at how we view our own relationships, realizing incompatibilities, and meeting someone’s needs, her requirements for a best friend, who would later become a personal relationship, and more!</p> <p class="">Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at <a href="http://cupajoproductions.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.cupajoproductions.com</a> or experience her spoken word music at <a href="http://www.joannalowepoetry.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.joannalowepoetry.com</a>. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80114855" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mindhunter on Netflix</a>!</p> <p class="">Subscribe to our Podcast on <a href="https://itun.es/i6Lv3J5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fishing-without-bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iv4f7utkoynri57yuzsvewuj44m?t=Fishing_Without_Bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Music</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Fishing-Without-Bait-p823762/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TuneIn</a> or look for it on your favorite <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-download-listen-to-podcasts-android-ios-iphone/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Podcatcher</a>!</p> Relationships, self worth, mindfulness, toxic relationships Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as they wrap their discussion about relationships by looking at how we view our own relationships, realizing incompatibilities, and meeting someone’s needs, her requirements for a best friend, who would later become a personal relationship, and more!

Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at www.cupajoproductions.com or experience her spoken word music at www.joannalowepoetry.com. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of Mindhunter on Netflix!

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

]]> Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as they wrap their discussion about relationships by looking at how we view our own relationships, realizing incompatibilities, and meeting someone’s needs, her requirements for a best friend, who would later become a personal relationship, and more!

Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at www.cupajoproductions.com or experience her spoken word music at www.joannalowepoetry.com. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of Mindhunter on Netflix!

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

]]> Emotions and Relationships with Joanna Lowe | Episode 212 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/218 a1e79c3d-7df6-44cf-a8df-f8af92740734 Tue, 08 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she talks about templates and what we love in life, separating who people are from who they say they are, other people’s ideas of needing to be in a commitment, escaping “happily ever after”, what it means to be married, allowing the emotions to happen and let them heal you. 18:14 no <p class="">Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she talks about templates and what we love in life, separating who people are from who they say they are, other people’s ideas of needing to be in a commitment, escaping “happily ever after”, what it means to be married, allowing the emotions to happen and let them heal you.</p> <p class="">Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at <a href="http://cupajoproductions.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.cupajoproductions.com</a> or experience her spoken word music at <a href="http://www.joannalowepoetry.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.joannalowepoetry.com</a>. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80114855" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mindhunter on Netflix</a>!</p> <p class="">Subscribe to our Podcast on <a href="https://itun.es/i6Lv3J5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fishing-without-bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iv4f7utkoynri57yuzsvewuj44m?t=Fishing_Without_Bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Music</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Fishing-Without-Bait-p823762/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TuneIn</a> or look for it on your favorite <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-download-listen-to-podcasts-android-ios-iphone/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Podcatcher</a>!</p> Relationships, self worth, mindfulness, hurt, marriage, Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she talks about templates and what we love in life, separating who people are from who they say they are, other people’s ideas of needing to be in a commitment, escaping “happily ever after”, what it means to be married, allowing the emotions to happen and let them heal you.

Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at www.cupajoproductions.com or experience her spoken word music at www.joannalowepoetry.com. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of Mindhunter on Netflix!

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

]]> Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she talks about templates and what we love in life, separating who people are from who they say they are, other people’s ideas of needing to be in a commitment, escaping “happily ever after”, what it means to be married, allowing the emotions to happen and let them heal you.

Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at www.cupajoproductions.com or experience her spoken word music at www.joannalowepoetry.com. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of Mindhunter on Netflix!

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

]]> Adolescent Relationships with Joanna Lowe | Episode 211 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/217 7ee2e445-b7a3-4be8-a3ae-cf24147f96f1 Tue, 01 Oct 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she talks about adolescents and feeling like one is being heard, feeling helpless to help someone through their emotional trauma, and persueing someone who does not value you. 17:30 no <p class="">Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she talks about adolescents and feeling like one is being heard, feeling helpless to help someone through their emotional trauma, and persuing someone who does not value you.</p> <p class="">Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at <a href="http://cupajoproductions.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.cupajoproductions.com</a> or experience her spoken word music at <a href="http://www.joannalowepoetry.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.joannalowepoetry.com</a>. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80114855" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mindhunter on Netflix</a>!</p> <p class="">Subscribe to our Podcast on <a href="https://itun.es/i6Lv3J5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fishing-without-bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iv4f7utkoynri57yuzsvewuj44m?t=Fishing_Without_Bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Music</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Fishing-Without-Bait-p823762/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TuneIn</a> or look for it on your favorite <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-download-listen-to-podcasts-android-ios-iphone/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Podcatcher</a>! Also, check us out streaming on <a href="https://michael-sorg-4djq.squarespace.com/#" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The River's Edge</a> online radio!</p> adolescence , Relationships , emotions Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she talks about adolescents and feeling like one is being heard, feeling helpless to help someone through their emotional trauma, and persuing someone who does not value you.

Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at www.cupajoproductions.com or experience her spoken word music at www.joannalowepoetry.com. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of Mindhunter on Netflix!

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 chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she talks about adolescents and feeling like one is being heard, feeling helpless to help someone through their emotional trauma, and persuing someone who does not value you.

Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at www.cupajoproductions.com or experience her spoken word music at www.joannalowepoetry.com. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of Mindhunter on Netflix!

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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