Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast

Beyond the Comfort Zone with Austin Cairns | Episode 532

September 22nd, 2026  |  20 mins 9 secs

Journalism, ambition, broadcasting, career growth, collaboration, college sports, comfort zone, courage, fantasy football, focus, full impact mindfulness, independent wrestling, jim ellermeyer, living in the moment, mindfulness, motivation, networking, nil, personal development, personal growth, pittsburgh sports, pittsburgh steelers, presence, professional wrestling, radio broadcasting, recovery, resilience, self improvement, sports broadcasting, sports gambling, sports media, taking chances, television broadcasting, wellness, wrestling culture, wrestling podcast, wrestling tribalism

In Part 3 of Jim Ellermeyer’s conversation with Austin Cairns, Austin reflects on the personalities and tribalism of independent wrestling, his growing career in sports broadcasting, and why progress often means entering situations that make us uncomfortable. They also explore staying present in a world full of phones, fantasy sports, distractions, and constant competition.

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From Wrestling Fan to Broadcaster with Austin Cairns | Episode 531

September 14th, 2026  |  18 mins 22 secs

Family, Storytelling, austin cairns, avoiding burnout, being present, broadcasting, burnout, career development, ccac, celebrating accomplishments, celebrating success, confidence vs arrogance, following your passion, full impact mindfulness, gratitude, independent wrestling, internships, jim ellermeyer, life balance, living your dream, mental wellness, mindful living, mindfulness, personal growth, pittsburgh podcast, podcast, point park university, pro wrestling commentator, professional wrestling, recovery, self confidence, self worth, sports broadcasting, sports media, time management, trusted relationships, wellness, work life balance, wrestling commentary

In Part 2 of our conversation with sportscaster Austin Cairns, we explore the value of trusted relationships, making time for family, and learning to recognize your own accomplishments. Austin shares how his path through sports broadcasting and professional wrestling helped him realize that sometimes you're already living the dream before you stop long enough to notice it.

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Finding Your Voice: Austin Cairns on Taking the First Opportunity | Episode 530

September 8th, 2026  |  17 mins 33 secs

action and effort, alby oxenreiter, broadcasting, career development, comfort zone, confidence, covid 19 pandemic, creating yourself, family support, finding your voice, full impact mindfulness, honest feedback, jim ellermeyer, media career, mental wellness, mentorship, mindfulness, motivation, overcoming fear, pandemic isolation, perseverance, personal development, personal growth, pittsburgh broadcasting, pittsburgh media, podcasting, point park university, practice, professional wrestling, recovery, resilience, self doubt, self improvement, social isolation, sports broadcasting, sports media, wellness, young professionals

Jim Ellermeyer begins a new conversation with Pittsburgh broadcaster Austin Cairns about finding direction during the uncertainty and isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Austin shares how encouragement from his father, early announcing opportunities, supportive mentors, repeated practice, and a willingness to hear difficult feedback helped a shy young man begin finding his voice behind a microphone.

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