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    <title>Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Sacrifice”</title>
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    <description>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.
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    <itunes:subtitle>It's about living a life without definitive expectations and learning to fish without bait.</itunes:subtitle>
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    <itunes:summary>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.
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  <title>Zeke Mercer: Sacrifice, Identity &amp; Self-Discovery  | Episode 503</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In Part 2 of our conversation, Zeke Mercer reflects on sacrifice, expectations, and the emotional realities of chasing dreams. She shares deeply personal insights about identity, integrity, and her transition journey. A thoughtful discussion on self-worth, resilience, and living authentically.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Part 2 of our conversation with Zeke Mercer dives deeper into the realities behind ambition, sacrifice, and self-worth. Zeke speaks candidly about guiding younger wrestlers, confronting the harsh truth that “wrestling doesn’t owe you a thing,” and the emotional crossroads between acceptance and bitterness.
The conversation expands into integrity, ethical living, and how actions reveal character more than words ever can. Zeke also opens up about her personal evolution, sharing reflections on transitioning, self-discovery, and navigating a world that isn’t always accepting.
This episode is a powerful exploration of identity, resilience, and choosing authenticity in the face of judgment.
Calls to Action:
Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast player.
Support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait
Pick up our book: Learn to Fish Without Bait
https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&amp;amp;pageSize=4 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Part 2 of our conversation with Zeke Mercer dives deeper into the realities behind ambition, sacrifice, and self-worth. Zeke speaks candidly about guiding younger wrestlers, confronting the harsh truth that “wrestling doesn’t owe you a thing,” and the emotional crossroads between acceptance and bitterness.</p>

<p>The conversation expands into integrity, ethical living, and how actions reveal character more than words ever can. Zeke also opens up about her personal evolution, sharing reflections on transitioning, self-discovery, and navigating a world that isn’t always accepting.</p>

<p>This episode is a powerful exploration of identity, resilience, and choosing authenticity in the face of judgment.</p>

<p>Calls to Action:<br>
Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast player.<br>
Support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait</a></p>

<p>Pick up our book: Learn to Fish Without Bait<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&pageSize=4" rel="nofollow">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>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Part 2 of our conversation with Zeke Mercer dives deeper into the realities behind ambition, sacrifice, and self-worth. Zeke speaks candidly about guiding younger wrestlers, confronting the harsh truth that “wrestling doesn’t owe you a thing,” and the emotional crossroads between acceptance and bitterness.</p>

<p>The conversation expands into integrity, ethical living, and how actions reveal character more than words ever can. Zeke also opens up about her personal evolution, sharing reflections on transitioning, self-discovery, and navigating a world that isn’t always accepting.</p>

<p>This episode is a powerful exploration of identity, resilience, and choosing authenticity in the face of judgment.</p>

<p>Calls to Action:<br>
Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast player.<br>
Support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait" rel="nofollow">https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait</a></p>

<p>Pick up our book: Learn to Fish Without Bait<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&pageSize=4" rel="nofollow">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>]]>
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  <title>Future Self with John Rodin | Episode 176</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2019 01:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Jim Eellermeyer is joined by professional wrestler John Rodin to talk about putting in the work to create opportunities, the sacrifices he puts into pro wrestling, showing passion to help other people, and becoming your future self.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>22:57</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Jim Eellermeyer is joined by professional wrestler John Rodin to talk about putting in the work to create opportunities, the sacrifices he puts into pro wrestling, showing passion to help other people, and becoming your future self.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;blockquote&gt;“Your new life is at the cost of your old life”&lt;/blockquote&gt;
See John Rodin’s &lt;a href="https://www.indywrestling.us/indy-mayhem-show/indy-mayhem-show-john-rodin/"&gt;chat with Producer Mike on Indy Mayhem Show&lt;/a&gt; going deeper into his pro wrestling career and the changes there.
See John Rodin &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncc1QMkFXnvoVtfANdpCRw/search?view_as=subscriber&amp;amp;query=rodin"&gt;in wrestling action on IndyWrestling.us&lt;/a&gt;
Subscribe to our Podcast on &lt;a href="https://itun.es/i6Lv3J5"&gt;iTunes&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fishing-without-bait"&gt;Stitcher&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iv4f7utkoynri57yuzsvewuj44m?t=Fishing_Without_Bait"&gt;Google Music&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Fishing-Without-Bait-p823762/"&gt;TuneIn&lt;/a&gt; or look for it on your favorite &lt;a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-download-listen-to-podcasts-android-ios-iphone/"&gt;Podcatcher&lt;/a&gt;! Also, check us out streaming on &lt;a href="https://michael-sorg-4djq.squarespace.com/#"&gt;The River's Edge&lt;/a&gt; online radio! 
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    <![CDATA[<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">Jim Eellermeyer is joined by professional wrestler John Rodin to talk about putting in the work to create opportunities, the sacrifices he puts into pro wrestling, showing passion to help other people, and becoming your future self.</p>

<blockquote>“Your new life is at the cost of your old life”</blockquote>

<p>See John Rodin’s <a href="https://www.indywrestling.us/indy-mayhem-show/indy-mayhem-show-john-rodin/" target="_blank">chat with Producer Mike on Indy Mayhem Show</a> going deeper into his pro wrestling career and the changes there.</p>

<p>See John Rodin <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncc1QMkFXnvoVtfANdpCRw/search?view_as=subscriber&amp;query=rodin" target="_blank">in wrestling action on IndyWrestling.us</a></p>

<p>Subscribe to our Podcast on <a href="https://itun.es/i6Lv3J5" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fishing-without-bait" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iv4f7utkoynri57yuzsvewuj44m?t=Fishing_Without_Bait" target="_blank">Google Music</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Fishing-Without-Bait-p823762/" target="_blank">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">Podcatcher</a>! Also, check us out streaming on <a href="https://michael-sorg-4djq.squarespace.com/#" target="_blank">The River&#39;s Edge</a> online radio!</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">Jim Eellermeyer is joined by professional wrestler John Rodin to talk about putting in the work to create opportunities, the sacrifices he puts into pro wrestling, showing passion to help other people, and becoming your future self.</p>

<blockquote>“Your new life is at the cost of your old life”</blockquote>

<p>See John Rodin’s <a href="https://www.indywrestling.us/indy-mayhem-show/indy-mayhem-show-john-rodin/" target="_blank">chat with Producer Mike on Indy Mayhem Show</a> going deeper into his pro wrestling career and the changes there.</p>

<p>See John Rodin <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncc1QMkFXnvoVtfANdpCRw/search?view_as=subscriber&amp;query=rodin" target="_blank">in wrestling action on IndyWrestling.us</a></p>

<p>Subscribe to our Podcast on <a href="https://itun.es/i6Lv3J5" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fishing-without-bait" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iv4f7utkoynri57yuzsvewuj44m?t=Fishing_Without_Bait" target="_blank">Google Music</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Fishing-Without-Bait-p823762/" target="_blank">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">Podcatcher</a>! Also, check us out streaming on <a href="https://michael-sorg-4djq.squarespace.com/#" target="_blank">The River&#39;s Edge</a> online radio!</p>]]>
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