Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast
It's about living a life without definitive expectations and learning to fish without bait.
Displaying all 2 Episode of Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast with the tag “social awareness”.
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Stochastic Rhetoric: The Scary Trick Politicians Use to Manipulate Minds | Episode 489
October 28th, 2025 | 20 mins 19 secs
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In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike Sorg wade into some deep—and dangerous—waters. Together, they explore how stochastic rhetoric and obfuscation have become the most powerful tools in modern political communication.
What do those words mean? In short, they describe how leaders and media use vague, coded, or confusing language to manipulate emotions, create division, and dodge accountability. From “dog whistles” to “plausible deniability,” Jim explains how these tactics quietly shape behavior and beliefs—without ever saying things outright.
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Classic Fishing Without Bait 350: Jesus the Socialist
July 2nd, 2024 | 17 mins 52 secs
compassion, fishing without bait, jim ellermeyer, mental health, mindfulness, podcast, political ideologies, producer mike, social awareness, 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.