web01.fireside.fm Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:07:44 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Social Awareness” https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/tags/social%20awareness Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -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 Stochastic Rhetoric: The Scary Trick Politicians Use to Manipulate Minds | Episode 489 https://fishingwithoutbait.fireside.fm/538 1f0182d3-94a8-4bbd-93b5-81b2407293cd Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0400 Humility Health and Wellness LLC. full Humility Health and Wellness LLC. 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. 20:19 no 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. But this episode isn’t just about politics; it’s about mindfulness in the face of manipulation. Jim and Mike offer practical ways to recognize these tricks, question what we’re told, and bring compassion back into our conversations. “If you have a choice between being right and being kind, choose kind—and you’re going to be right every time.” In a time of noise and division, Fishing Without Bait invites listeners to slow down, think critically, and reconnect with what truly matters: kindness, awareness, and authenticity. 🎧 Listen now at: www.FishingWithoutBait.com 📺 Watch on YouTube: Fishing Without Bait 489 💬 Join the discussion: #Mindfulness #MediaLiteracy #FishingWithoutBait stochastic rhetoric, obfuscation, political language, dog whistle politics, media manipulation, mindfulness, critical thinking, Jim Ellermeyer, Mike Sorg, Fishing Without Bait, podcast, mental health, compassion, kindness, fear and awareness, plausible deniability, misinformation, cognitive bias, mindful communication, choose kindness, social awareness, politics and psychology, information overload, mindfulness podcast, free thinking, emotional intelligence, media literacy, anxiety reduction, self awareness, behavioral health, random acts of kindness 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.

But this episode isn’t just about politics; it’s about mindfulness in the face of manipulation. Jim and Mike offer practical ways to recognize these tricks, question what we’re told, and bring compassion back into our conversations.

“If you have a choice between being right and being kind, choose kind—and you’re going to be right every time.”

In a time of noise and division, Fishing Without Bait invites listeners to slow down, think critically, and reconnect with what truly matters: kindness, awareness, and authenticity.

🎧 Listen now at: www.FishingWithoutBait.com
📺 Watch on YouTube: Fishing Without Bait 489
💬 Join the discussion: #Mindfulness #MediaLiteracy #FishingWithoutBait

]]> 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.

But this episode isn’t just about politics; it’s about mindfulness in the face of manipulation. Jim and Mike offer practical ways to recognize these tricks, question what we’re told, and bring compassion back into our conversations.

“If you have a choice between being right and being kind, choose kind—and you’re going to be right every time.”

In a time of noise and division, Fishing Without Bait invites listeners to slow down, think critically, and reconnect with what truly matters: kindness, awareness, and authenticity.

🎧 Listen now at: www.FishingWithoutBait.com
📺 Watch on YouTube: Fishing Without Bait 489
💬 Join the discussion: #Mindfulness #MediaLiteracy #FishingWithoutBait

]]> 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 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! 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!

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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!

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