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Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast

459 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

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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Classic Episode: Fishing Without Bait 106: Your Declaration of Independence

July 06, 2021 17:00 - 11 minutes - 7.75 MB

Jim Ellermeyer is inspired by a recent trip through Philadelphia and Boston and writing your personal Declaration of Independence in your life.   "Everything you want in life is on the other side of fear" ~ George Addair 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! Intro music: “Life” by Tobu. 

Wise Mind Choice and Making Memories | Episode 298

June 29, 2021 18:00 - 21 minutes - 40.2 MB

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by the often traveling Producer Mike to talk about having a wise mind and making a wise mind choice.  Jim recounts his recent event taking care of his daughter’s ailing cat and the moment that created.   Another reminder that we can’t take it with us, but we can create memories in our adventures. Mike talks about his recent experience making memories at the Hoover Dam and Lake Tahoe.  There is no fair and unfair.  And then there’s tattoos.  Subscribe to our Podcast on...

Classic Episode: Fishing Without Bait 164: Mindful Social Media

June 21, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

Originally released October, 2018 Jim Ellermeyer continues to explore the Hivemind and the motivations behind it. Producer Michael Sorg talks about the positive side of Social Media and privacy, some big tips for protecting yourself online, determining what part of you is online, and how what you say relates to free speech Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Classic Episode: Spa Day | Episode 74

June 15, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 5.97 MB

Jim Ellermeyer discusses the “nose blindness” you have on your own life and hitting that reset button with a personal “Spa day” to reset your internal senses.  How are our lives like planting flowers?  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! Intro music: “Life” by Tobu.

Continuing the Conversation with Fatima Rumesa | Fishing Without Bait 297

June 08, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 51 MB

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with Fatima Rumesa who is in her residency training in psychology in New York. We talk about what she has seen in her area as her patients are coping with the last year of the pandemic, schizophrenia, access barriers to care, how she dealt with the pandemic, spiritual care, and more!

Coming to America Medical Residency with Fatima Rumesa | Episode 296

June 01, 2021 18:00 - 19 minutes - 37.1 MB

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Fatima Rumesa who is in residency training at psychiatry in New York City.  We talk about her upbringing in Pakistan before coming to the United States for schooling. What was the process for her to come over to the United States?  What is the difference in mental health perception between here and Pakistan and the pushback she received deciding to go into the field?   What is it like for a medical resident?  Stay tuned for more with Fatima Rumesa next week!

Energy Management with Brian Crawford | Episode 295

May 25, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 35.2 MB

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Brian Crawford of www.pghmuseums.org as they discuss time commitments and energy management, getting things done, and sleep.  Brian discusses handling volunteers who don’t pull their fair share, goals and aspirations, establishing a strong base as you explore your dreams, and maturity.  Check out the rest of this discussion on Fishing Without Bait 294 and 295!  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcat...

Passion and Determination with Brian Crawford | Episode 294

May 18, 2021 19:00 - 22 minutes - 42.5 MB

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Brian Crawford of www.pghmuseums.org as they discuss growing his project, working on passion, dealing with his own procrastination, literally voting against himself when he didn’t feel read for a leadership role, his learning experience for the California University Relay for Life event, and more!  Stay tuned for more with Brian Crawford next week! Also check out part 1 of this discussion on Fishing Without Bait 294  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Go...

PGH Museums with Brian Crawford | Episode 293

May 11, 2021 18:00 - 23 minutes - 43.5 MB

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Brian Crawford of www.pghmuseums.org.  We catch up with how the site has been doing since it’s launch, fascination with history, dealing with the Covid Pandemic and his creative endeavors, looking up to Dr Fauci, being fulfilled with his work and more!  Stay tuned for more with Brian Crawford next week!  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Building a Positive Brand and Team with Ya Jagoff! | Episode 292

May 04, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 37.3 MB

Jim Ellermeyer is continues his conversation with John Chamberlin and Rachael Rennebeck of www.YaJagoff.com blog and Podcast!  We talk about what’s next for the duo, extending the brand and growing good will and positivity.  How do you focus on the things you can do as a company instead of why you can’t.   Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

The Climb with Ya Jagoff! | Episode 291

April 27, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 37.9 MB

Jim Ellermeyer is continues his conversation with John Chamberlin and Rachael Rennebeck of www.YaJagoff.com blog and Podcast!  We talk about becoming a “10 year overnight success” finding the sweet spot with the business they enjoy, some of their favorite interviews over the years, learning to listen to each other, and more! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Hanging with Ya Jagoff! | Episode 290

April 20, 2021 18:15 - 22 minutes - 41.6 MB

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by John Chamberlin and Rachael Rennebeck of www.YaJagoff.com blog and Podcast!  We talk with the duo about their connection with the business, learning from each other, and how the site started as a result of a lost job, what is a jag off, transitioning to featuring Pittsburgh and its uniqueness,   and what makes it a great place to live.  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

The Burden of Super Heroes | Episode 289

April 13, 2021 18:00 - 15 minutes - 29.7 MB

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike are going a different direction.  Who are our most inspirational comic book characters?  We talk about Wolverine of the X-Men, Silver Surfer, and Doctor Strange.  What is it about these characters that overcome. How do comic books and literature reflective of the zeitgeist of the era, including Isaac Asimov’s I Robot and the rise of Artificial Intelligence and their “mind of awareness”.  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or loo...

Disparaging Characters | Episode 288

April 06, 2021 18:00 - 19 minutes - 36 MB

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike are talking about those who disparage others today.  Whether it be Social Media “stars” or your friends and relatives, it can carry a weight.  We analyze the types of personalties that like laughing at others, fear being laughed at or love being laughed at.  How do these personality types interact with each other?  How can we help others to make ourselves feel better?  Katagelasticism: Those who like laughing at others Gelotophobia: Those who fear being laughe...

Failure to Launch | Episode 287

March 30, 2021 18:00 - 19 minutes - 36.5 MB

Jim Ellermeyer is discussing our “failure to launch” the things we want to do.  What is the first step to get to your goal?  How do you maintain a sense of urgency, constructive daydreaming, deal with procrastination, avoiding that early reward and setting an intention.  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Express Yourself | Episode 286

March 23, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes - 34.6 MB

Jim Ellermeyer is discussing how he chooses to express himself with his tattoos where he wears his life on his sleeve.  Current Tattoos include: I am right here It is right now I am I Choose Full Impact Mindfulness Butterfly Fishing Without Bait logo Abracadabra Do No Harm The Lotus Follow our friend Jake Steele at https://www.instagram.com/iamjakesteele/ Watch “Jim Gets a Tattoo” on Youtube ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite...

Discomfort Zone | Episode 285

March 16, 2021 18:30 - 22 minutes - 41.2 MB

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Michael Sorg discuss the Discomfort Zone.  What do we need to do to grow?  Why are we afraid to search beyond our comfort?  What does it take to get out of bed in the morning? Deciding to go down the road to improve.  Our ability to not be able to see the situation you are close to.  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Delaying Your Happiness | Episode 284

March 09, 2021 20:30 - 24 minutes - 44.9 MB

Jim Ellermeyer and Michael Sorg are discussing TIME again.  Why are you delaying happiness?  What if you never reach that goal?  What if this was your last day?  What is the ROI (return on investment) for your time?   Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

What It’s Like to Get a Positive Covid Test | Episode 283

March 02, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 70.7 MB

Jim Ellermeyer and show producer Michael Sorg both found themselves with positive tests for Covid-19. They both discuss the emotions and process receiving a positive test, and coping with the symptoms, or lack of symptoms. How do we deal with the frustration of the ever changing landscape of our developing knowledge? Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Plant Based Diet with Sally Lipsky | Episode 282

February 23, 2021 18:00 - 32 minutes - 59.4 MB

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with Sally Lipsky regarding getting started with a plant based diet, how she grew her support group and business around educating people on diet, lifestyle medicine, the advantages she saw with her changes in diet and exercise, and how to get started improving your diet.  You can follow Sally Lipsky and sign up for the Plant Based Pittsburgh newsletter at www.plantbasedpittsburgh.com. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneI...

Battling Ovarian Cancer Through Diet with Sally Lipsky | Fishing Without Bait 281

February 16, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 43 MB

Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Sally Lipsky to the show as we discuss her reaction to ovarian cancer, and how she found herself at S’eclairer, a behavioral therapy practice they both had worked with, the Standard American Diet (S.A.D.), and how our diets may contribute to a diseases of affluence.  You can follow Sally Lipsky and sign up for the Plant Based Pittsburgh newsletter at www.plantbasedpittsburgh.com. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on you...

A Message from Sidney Crosby with Katie Dudas | Episode 280

February 09, 2021 20:00 - 21 minutes - 40.2 MB

Jim Ellermeyer  continues his conversations with our friend Katie Dudas about dealing with breast cancer over the last year.  What sort of sleep did she contend with and what is “Chemo Brain?”  The special moment the Pittsburgh Penguins provided Katie, including a moment from Sidney Crosby, what you can do for your friends diagnosed with cancer, and more good advice.  Follow Katie’s Cancer Journey on her Instagram Account by following @katemariepgh. You can also see her as a weekly contribu...

Coping with Breast Cancer with Katie Dudas | Episode 279

February 02, 2021 21:00 - 21 minutes - 40.1 MB

Jim Ellermeyer  continues his conversations with our friend Katie Dudas about dealing with breast cancer over the last year.  We talk about how she dealt with depression, participating in some young adult breast cancer groups and finding common ground, the treatments she went through, her experience receiving radiation, going through this process without health insurance and how she used apps to help navigate anxiety with mindfulness practices. Follow Katie’s Cancer Journey on her Instagram A...

Boba Fett and Breast Cancer with Katie Dudas | Episode 278

January 26, 2021 19:00 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MB

Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back our friend Katie Dudas, who has been recovering from breast cancer since our last conversation.  We talk about the shock of the first phone call about the diagnosis on Christmas Eve 2019, reacting after just gone through the process with her mother’s breast cancer, contending with losing her job, and insurance, just days prior, the therapy process, attempting to continue to work with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the development of the Covid-19 Pandemic just as she...

Pursuing the Dream with Pro Wrestler Jayce Karr | Episode 277

January 19, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 31.8 MB

James Ellermeyer continues his conversation with pro wrestler Jayce Karr as we chat about how he determined to pursue his dream to become a pro wrestlers after recovery, what it takes to start training in the Iron City Wrestling Academy under Chris LeRusso, paying your dues, the background of alcohol use professional wrestling and how he hopes to lead by example.  Listen to last week’s episode where we talked about Jayce Karr’s path down addiction and recovery. You can follow Jayce Karr on T...

Battling Addiction So He Can Fly with Pro Wrestler Jayce Karr | Episode 276

January 12, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MB

James Ellermeyer welcomes pro wrestlers Jayce Karr as we begin discuss how his path through addiction and recovery transpired, how he succeeded, if only for a brief time, while coping and how it fell a part.  We discuss battling with relapses, and more as he found his path to work in behavior therapy and professional wrestling. Tune in next week as we continue our conversation with Jayce Karr about what it takes to become a professional wrestler and debut during a pandemic. You can follow Ja...

Getting to Know Mr Rogers with David Pohl | Episode 275

January 05, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 42.3 MB

James Ellermeyer welcomes illustrator David Pohl to discuss his time working on Mr Rogers Neighborhood with Fred Rogers as a scenic artist, what that entailed, how he got the job with his persistence, his experiences and discussion with Mr Rogers, his influence, how his own father had influenced people as a school teacher, and more!  Check out our previous episode 274 where we talked with David Pohl about his path into becoming a career artist. David Pohl’s work can be found at www.davidpohl...

A Creative Path with David Pohl | Episode 274

December 29, 2020 20:00 - 43 minutes - 20.3 MB

James Ellermeyer welcomes illustrator David Pohl to discuss his adventure into creativity, his current work as a collage artist, influences of Dr. Seuss and grandfather, cartoons and comic books, perceptions via Archie comics and Mad Magazine, when do children shed creativity, contending with doubters about his career choice, planting his feet finally in Pittsburgh, working with the Atlantic Monthly, a serious burn injury, juggling being a musician as an escape from his art and exploring medi...

Angels and Energy with Santina Grace | Episode 273

December 22, 2020 18:00 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MB

James Ellermeyer welcomes back clairvoyant Santina Grace to discuss guardian angels, both share their own experiences after a ski accident,  becoming in tune with our chakras and inner energy, quantum physics, proof of an afterlife, and more!   Santina Grace is a self described Intuitive, Psychic, Medium, and Healer. To reach out to us via our contact form at www.FishingWithoutBait.com. You can also find out more about Santina’s classes at www.themillvalehouse.com and www.innerrootspgh.com....

Fishing Without Bait 272: Empathic with Santina Grace

December 15, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MB

James Ellermeyer welcomes back clairvoyant Santina Grace as we discuss about the human experience during the pandemic, perspective, how some people may be empathic and not know it, precognitive dreams,  our primal instincts adapting to modern life, and active meditation. Santina Grace is a self described Intuitive, Psychic, Medium, and Healer. To reach out to us via our contact form at www.FishingWithoutBait.com. You can also find out more about Santina’s classes at www.themillvalehouse.com...

Empathic with Santina Grace | Episode 273

December 15, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MB

James Ellermeyer welcomes back clairvoyant Santina Grace as we discuss about the human experience during the pandemic, perspective, how some people may be empathic and not know it, precognitive dreams,  our primal instincts adapting to modern life, and active meditation. Santina Grace is a self described Intuitive, Psychic, Medium, and Healer. To reach out to us via our contact form at www.FishingWithoutBait.com. You can also find out more about Santina’s classes at www.themillvalehouse.com...

Empathic with Santina Grace | Episode 272

December 15, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MB

James Ellermeyer welcomes back clairvoyant Santina Grace as we discuss about the human experience during the pandemic, perspective, how some people may be empathic and not know it, precognitive dreams,  our primal instincts adapting to modern life, and active meditation. Santina Grace is a self described Intuitive, Psychic, Medium, and Healer. To reach out to us via our contact form at www.FishingWithoutBait.com. You can also find out more about Santina’s classes at www.themillvalehouse.com...

Religions with Liss Victory | Episode 271

December 08, 2020 18:00 - 21 minutes - 9.62 MB

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with our friend Liss Victory about helping themselves and others, including Jim’s own place as a practicing Quaker and buddhist philosophies, the Pope, Hinduism, and more! You can experience Liss Victory’s music at www.LissVictory.com and follow her live streams for music and news by following Liss Victory on Facebook and Youtube! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Facts and Self Love with Liss Victory | Episode 270

December 01, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MB

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with our friend Liss Victory in New York City as we talk about hopefulness, dealing with depression and the feeling of “doom” circulating in the world, separating conspiracy with fact in her News Podcast project, The BROAD Cast News, in the case of the pandemic, her conservative roots, and how not taking care of herself hinders her ability to help others.  You can experience Liss Victory’s music at www.LissVictory.com and follow her live streams for m...

That Big City Feeling with Liss Victory | Episode 269

November 24, 2020 19:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MB

Jim Ellermeyer is checking in with our friend Liss Victory in New York City to talk about her continued experience during the pandemic, the state of mind, or zeitgeist, of the city compared to Pittsburgh and Erie, PA, what it takes to make a move like this, visualizing what you want to do, and the action and effort to accomplish your goals.  You can experience Liss Victory’s music at www.LissVictory.com and follow her live streams for music and news by following Liss Victory on Facebook (http...

On the Road | Episode 268

November 17, 2020 17:00 - 21 minutes - 9.79 MB

Jim Ellermeyer dials in to check in on Producer Mike as he’s been traveling across the country to reunite with his wife as part of his mother’s retirement trip during one of the most tumultuous times in the country.  What has been that experience of “connecting the in between” spaces of the country.  Sorg Across America Day 1 Video  (https://youtu.be/Utyp5mFGWaU) #SorgsAcrossAmerica on Twitter  (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Sorgsacrossamerica&src=typed_query) The Wicket Tracker on Google E...

Concern and Worry | Episode 267

November 10, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike come from the pre-election past to discuss about the different between concern and worry as well as the methods that work for YOU to be successful in addiction recovery, wanting quick solutions, and the comfortable answers.  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Mental Health in the Bilingual Population with Gloria Rodriguez-Ransom | Episode 266

November 03, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MB

Jim Ellermeyer his conversation with fellow counselor Gloria Rodriguez-Ransom as they discuss the disparities among minorities in the mental health system, the stereotypes that she sees with the latin community, stubbornness, stigmas in medication, the places in Pittsburgh that can help the bilingual population in mental health, the importance of self care and the difficulty in taking their own advice as counselors, coping with “Americanizing” of immigrant children in the family, how can yo...

Growing Up with Gloria Rodriguez-Ransom | Fishing Without Bait 265

October 27, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MB

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by fellow counselor Gloria Rodriguez-Ransom as we discuss her upbringing as a Puerto Rican in Pittsburgh, her development growing up, the cultural shift, defining “latino” and where Puerto Ricans fall into the mix, and white privilege.  Resources for Pittsburgh bilingual population assistance:  Casa San Jose  East Liberty Family Healthcare Center Latino Community Center  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, TuneIn or look for it on your f...

Equine Therapy | Episode 264

October 20, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MB

Jim Ellermeyer continues his chat with Equine Therapy practitioner, Shanna Aughenbaugh, as we learn about her entrance into the Equine therapy world and how the Equine Assisted Psychotherapy had developed, what a session would look like for the participant, working with youth and patients with autism, finding where she belongs, taking risks in her life as a first generation college student, and more!  Check out our first part of this discussion Shanna on Episode 263! Learn more about what Sh...

Discovering Horses | Episode 263

October 13, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutes - 9.6 MB

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by a self proclaimed “Christian Cowgirl” and Equine Therapy practitioner, Shanna Aughenbaugh, as we discuss how she connected with horses in her life, how they respond to people, horses as herd animals, her faith,  learning to ride, losing her first horse suddenly, and her support system who encouraged her to stay in the horse world.  Stay tuned for part 2 of our conversation with Shanna next week as we discuss Equine Therapy further.   Learn more about what Shanna Au...

Gaslighting | Episode 262

October 06, 2020 17:00 - 20 minutes - 9.41 MB

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike are discussing dealing some of the current events as we enter a month from a very heated election including the concept of “gaslighting ‘. How is this concept being used on a grand scale, or more localized to break down an individual. gas·light /ˈɡaslīt/ verb gerund or present participle: gaslighting manipulate (someone) by psychological means into questioning their own sanity. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it...

Fishing Without Bait 261: Celebrating 22 Years Sober

September 29, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MB

Jim Ellermeyer is back and celebrating 22 years of sobriety as we reflect on the point where he finally accepted and received help with his obsession to use drugs and alcohol.  We discuss the 12 step program’s influence in his success, giving advice to others who are not accepting, willingness to change, telling his mother he was going to get help, the one individual that helped him with tough love and choosing to help others.  Further reading  The Doctor's Opinion: The Big Book of Alcoholics...

Celebrating 22 Years Sober | Episode 261

September 29, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MB

Jim Ellermeyer is back and celebrating 22 years of sobriety as we reflect on the point where he finally accepted and received help with his obsession to use drugs and alcohol.  We discuss the 12 step program’s influence in his success, giving advice to others who are not accepting, willingness to change, telling his mother he was going to get help, the one individual that helped him with tough love and choosing to help others.  Further reading  The Doctor's Opinion: The Big Book of Alcoholics...

Straight Talk | Episode 260

September 15, 2020 17:00 - 18 minutes - 8.61 MB

Jim Ellermeyer is giving some STRAIGHT TALK as we discuss our “3 AM Friends”, why do we feel obligated, love, sympathy, interpretation, connecting with other humans.  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

To Make Better Choices | Episode 259

September 08, 2020 18:00 - 13 minutes - 6.09 MB

Jim Ellermeyer is back with Producer Mike to discuss how we can make better choices.  What does that mean?  How do we develop our intuition and beginner’s mind to assess situations in our lives with your gut feelings.   Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Recovery from Boredom | Episode 258

September 01, 2020 18:00 - 15 minutes - 6.97 MB

Jim Ellermeyer is back with Producer Mike to discuss BOREDOM.  What happens when we are left to our own thoughts when we’re making bad decisions and are surrounded by individuals that are encouraging bad decisions and are emotionally needy. How do we attach to better people and places that will help elevate us.   How do we deal with boredom and share people.  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Changing Minds with Natalie Bencivenga | Episode 257

August 25, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MB

Jim Ellermeyer is joined once again by Natalie Bencivenga to continue their conversation as they begin to look at the awareness to the world around us due to the extra time from COVID-19 leading to the George Floyd, Me Too, and other Social Justice protests, considering how to be an ally as a white person, White Privilege, entitlement, the mask debate, journalism falling apart, fake news, the police, and how losing loved ones helped motivate her leaving the Post-Gazette. Subscribe to our Podc...

Being a Time Thief with Natalie Bencivenga | Episode 256

August 18, 2020 19:30 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MB

Jim Ellermeyer is joined once again by Natalie Bencivenga to catch up with the changes in her life, and coping with the changes due to Covid-19 Pandemic to discuss the zeitgeist, thinking in ideologies and ideas, hero worship, the common needs people want in their lives we seem to disagree on, slowing down during the pandemic to rebuild and accept the situation, escaping busy culture, and the rapid fire of social justice issues. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, Tun...

Even More Mindful Bits | Episode 255

August 11, 2020 09:15 - 7 minutes - 3.44 MB

Jim Ellermeyer is live once again from Highland Park in Pittsburgh, PA to review some bits of wisdom from over the years, including: Buy the Ticket, Words Are Forever, The Five Minute Rule, Naming and, Identify, Immediacy, What We're Not Going to Talk About, What Not to Do and I Choose. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

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