Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast

More Mindful Bits | Episode 254

Jim Ellermeyer is live once again from Highland Park in Pittsburgh, PA to review some bits of wisdom from over the years, including: Minds of Uncertainty, Pulling the Weeds, The Requirements to Be With You, Argument Party, Cast a Net, and two Buddha Stories: Cutting the Limb and a Package of Resentment. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Mindful Bits | Episode 253

Jim Ellermeyer is live from Highland Park in Pittsburgh, PA to review some bits of wisdom from over the years, including: Moving the Mountain, Time Travel, Time as Currency, Perspective, Your Life as a Movie, Abracadabra and Uncertainty Leads to Anxiety Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

The Mindset of Quarantine Culture | Episode 252

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike are taking a look at this time of the Coronavirus from a mindset 30 years from now, the lack of information leading to minds of uncertainty leading to minds of anxiety, worry, and fear, finding good sources of information that will help navigate through the developing information and trying to understand other perspectives. When your mind, your heart, and your intuition align, you know the path. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, Tun...

Fishing Without Bait 251: Keeping the Faith with Maureen

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with Marine Biologist Maureen from Texas. She discusses her issues with the church around her disability and coming back around for Confirmation and restoring her Faith, interpreting faith and prayer, taking on failure and overcoming obstacles in her Master’s Degree, scuba diving, and in live in general, dealing with depression during the COVID-19 Quarantine era, and more! “God gave us free will so he doesn’t have to be the ‘helicopter parent’” Sub...

Self Worth with Maureen | Episode 250

Jim Ellermeyer begins his conversation with Maureen from Texas, how she was inspired by the ocean and a teacher to pursue Marine Biology, growing up legally blind and contending with unintended social consequences of being different due to her disability and needing to use the assistive technology, redefining herself in college, seeing the world in a different way, friends and allies, and more! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite...

Self Identity with Toria Susan | Episode 249

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with singer/songwriter Toria Susan about a positive outlook, recognizing feelings, romanticizing the past, signing with Digisonic Records, and more. You can listen to Toria Susan’s music at https://soundcloud.com/toriasusan. Toria is a newly signed artist with Digisonic Records. Diamond Days:I’m blinded by the memoriesOf my brighter daysMy diamond days, they still shineIt’s the rocks that clutter my mind Self Love:What do I want?What do I need?Why d...

If You Say So with Toria Susan | Episode 248

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by singer/songwriter Toria Susan as they discuss how she came to music and growing with entertainment and dancing, finding her voice, being positive, building confidence, pleasing others, and more! You can listen to Toria Susan’s music at https://soundcloud.com/toriasusan. Toria is a newly signed artist with Digisonic Records. “If you say so” You say I’m like a chameleon  My face an optical illusion  Sometimes I don’t recognize myself Am I looking at someone else...

A World of Change with Liss Victory | Episode 247

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with singer/songwriter Liss Victory as they continue their discussion about her experience in New York City around the Coronavirus, confirmation bias, we talk about how she got to New York City to be a part of The Lit Room, where the group is repurposing a closed thrift store to a music venue and recording studio, “pulling weeds” in your life, the George Floyd Black Lives Matter Protests and what life will look like after all of this. Follow what Li...

A Change of Scenery with Liss Victory | Episode 246

Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back singer/songwriter Liss Victory to the show as we discuss her recent move to New York City in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.  How did a realization of being “objectively tragic” helped make a the decision for her.  We talk about her trip out and traveling from Pittsburgh on a train during the height of Coronavirus just before lockdowns and finding compassion on the way, readapting to the New York life, and the zeitgeist of New York during lockdown, her own exp...

Strong Influences with Tim Vitullo | Episode 245

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with singer/songwriter Tim Vitullo as he discusses interfacing with his fellow musicians in the Tim Vitullo Band, writer’s block, capturing the human condition, writing the music to go with his thoughts and lyrics, his influences, and a live performance of “Running Out of Time” ! Check out episode 244 for Part 1 of our conversation! The introduction to this episode features the title track to the Tim Vitullo Band’s new album “Running Out of Time” ...

Fishing Without Bait 244: Being an Independent Artist with Tim Vitullo

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by singer/songwriter Tim Vitullo as they talk about being an “Introverted Extrovert”, his introduction into music starting at 14 years old, being an independent artist, being his own small business with the band, dealing with failure and being told “no”, coping with discouragement, band touring as a group with day jobs and making mistakes. Tune in next week for Part 2 of our conversation! The introduction to this episode features the title track to the Tim Vitullo ...

Choosing Happiness with John Cihon | Episode 243

Jim Ellerymeyer is joined by singer/songwriter John Cihon as they conclude their conversation this week. We talk about choosing to fixate one parts of the world, focusing on other’s failings against our own, what he chooses to do every day to influence his life, and romanticizing what could have been with things in his life that never came to be, exploring the cause of what brings one to addictive behavior, and talks about bonding with Perry Farrell over shared testicular cancer diagnosis a...

Choosing Happiness with John Cihon | Episode 343

Jim Ellerymeyer is joined by singer/songwriter John Cihon as they conclude their conversation this week. We talk about choosing to fixate one parts of the world, focusing on other’s failings against our own, what he chooses to do every day to influence his life, and romanticizing what could have been with things in his life that never came to be, exploring the cause of what brings one to addictive behavior, and talks about bonding with Perry Farrell over shared testicular cancer diagnosis a...

What is Happening FOR John Cihon | Episode 242

Jim Ellerymeyer is joined by singer/songwriter John Cihon. We chat about the things in his life that made him angry when younger from testicular cancer, marrying young, substance issues. We talk about deep in this episode about his relationship issues, fears, and how his son is currently dealing with his upset job and internship opportunities very well. “Instead of happening to me, things are happening for me…we only grow through difficult things”

What is Counseling? | Episode 241

Jim Ellermeyer is back to talk about counseling. What does one experience when they attend? At what point does one need to determine if the need to go? How is counseling like Yoda from Star Wars? How do you build a relationship with your counselor that creates a safe place you may not have in day to day life, what is takes to become a licensed therapist, and we talk about what we want to do when the COVID-19 Quarantine ends. What are you going to do for your perfect first day when ...

The Zeitgeist | Episode 240

Jim Ellermeyer and Mr Mike are discussing the Zeitgeist, or general feeling, of today’s environment in the era of Covid-19 and quarantines. We talk about finding trusting news sources to help determine information and navigate these choppy waters, confirmation bias, being quick forgetters, and considering what you can do today. What do you think the Zeitgeist of today is? What is the general feeling around you today in your community? Tell us on our Twitter (@withoutbait) and Facebook page...

Special Crossover: Listen to Your Parents: Let's Go Fishing

The Listen To Your Parents podcast is a show where parents come together to talk about their experiences living and working amidst the Coronavirus pandemic. On this episode, we talk with Jim Ellermeyer from the Fishing Without Bait podcast about mindfulness and other lessons that can help parents maintain a healthy outlook during these difficult times. Matt and Jen are also joined by fellow parents Chris and Alanna from Buffalo, NY and Dave and Tina from Elizabeth, PA. Links to more info on s...

Breaking News | Episode 239

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike are talking bout the influx of information and “breaking news” we deal with on the daily basis. How do we validate how we feel about the events going on, using news sources that we can trust, and being aware of your own cognitive biased and confirmation biased sources. We also look at productivity in their quarantine down time, and giving yourself a pass. How hard is it to be proactive in a situation?

Shock to the System | Episode 238

Jim Ellermeyer and Mike Sorg are talking about the quick moving change in many people’s lives in the wake of the Coronavirus Quarantine, reassessing their purpose, reconnecting with technology, appreciation to the service industry essential workers that help make this easier for us, too much bad news, and detoxing from information. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

You Are Important | Episode 237

Jim Ellermeyer is talking with us today to help out those who are in recovery during this tough time. We discuss how we can still move forward if it feels like we’re standing still in our homes, navigating the hallway of life, and identifying just how important you and those around you are. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Stranger in a Strange Land | Episode 236

Jim Ellermeyer is back talking about our view on the situation presented to many of us these days. We look at perspectives, “changing the view of the horse”, how each of us are dealing with our quarantine, the weight of the words “I’m sorry” and our actions, active listening, defense mechanisms, and more! “Your actions speak so loudly, I can not hear what you are saying.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson Mentioned Episodes: Episode 26: Butterfly Effect (https://www.fishingwithoutba...

Turning Point with William: Episode 235

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by William Sly continue talking about his story, including the point where he moved on with his life, what he experienced as he reconnected with himself and his emotions, dealing with changing his behavior to help out people who have been in his situation. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Coping with COVID-19 | Episode 234

Jim Ellermeyer checking in to talk about the recent world news with COVID-19 and Coronavirus. We discuss approaching the facts and assessing the situation and your place in it. How can we ground ourselves in these uncertain times, how to help those having a panic attack, the landscape as we record, and what CAN we do in this environment. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Changing Direction with William | Episode 233

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by William Sly too continue talking about his story, including what his addictions were, saying “sorry”, the paralyzing fear that came with having a son, his turning point getting arrested for selling drugs, and the interactions he had with his arresting officer that helped change his life. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Troubled Paths with William | Episode 232

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by William Sly to talk about his path in life, starting with his troubled environment growing up, the choices he had made, his history with drugs and alcohol, “running” to Pittsburgh and signs of weakness. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

The Burnout Doctor Part 2 | Episode 231

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Stephanie Nock, PhD, The Burnout Doctor, to continue their discussion about burnout as we talk bout Stephanie’s own experience in corporate environments, visualization and goal making. You can find out more about Dr. Stephanie and her at www.embody360wellness.com. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

The Burnout Doctor Part 1 | Episode 230

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Stephanie Nock, PhD, The Burnout Doctor, who returns for the first time since our 100th episode as we discuss her practice in helping with burnout in the business world. They discuss how to assess burnout and some of her techniques to help her clients. You can find out more about Dr. Stephanie and her at www.embody360wellness.com. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Fishing Without Bait 229: Where Do We go From Here? with Professor Buzzkill

Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back one of our favorite guests, Professor Buzzkill, to chat about the famous Martin Luther King, Jr “Where Do We go From Here?” Speech. They discuss the “synonyms for blackness”, the power of the dollar African Americans had in that age, having the effort to make change, supporting causes, Devine dissatisfaction, Listen to Martin Luther King, Jr “Where Do We go From Here?” Speech here. Check out Professor Buzzkill’s first visit to the studio discussing Complete Ang...

Where Do We go From Here? with Professor Buzzkill | Episode 229

Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back one of our favorite guests, Professor Buzzkill, to chat about the famous Martin Luther King, Jr “Where Do We go From Here?” Speech. They discuss the “synonyms for blackness”, the power of the dollar African Americans had in that age, having the effort to make change, supporting causes, Devine dissatisfaction, Listen to Martin Luther King, Jr “Where Do We go From Here?” Speech here. Check out Professor Buzzkill’s first visit to the studio discussing Complete Ang...

Looking Back at Martin Luther King, Jr with Professor Buzzkill | Episode 228

Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back one of our favorite guests, Professor Buzzkill, to chat about the famous Martin Luther King, Jr “Where Do We go From Here?” Speech. We talk about the extent of discrimination in the 1960’s, background on King and his rise to popularity, how much actual effort went into Rosa Parks and the lunch counter sit ins, relationship with Ralph Abernathy, contending with radicals in the movement, and boycotts. Listen to Martin Luthor King, Jr “Where Do We go From Here?” Sp...

The Change with Andrew DiNardo | Episode 227

Jim Ellermeyer wraps his conversation with Andrew DiNardo about how his weight loss has changed his life, from not being worn out hanging with his nephew to shirt sizes. Andrew also talks about the decision and determination to keep going, and tips for making small steps into change. Find out more about Andrew’s story with his interview on KDKA’s Pittsburgh Today Liv (https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/video/4168850-eye-on-health-fighting-obesity/)e. You can follow his ongoing story by follo...

Rebooting Life with Andrew DiNardo | Episode 226

Jim Ellermeyer is continuing his conversation with Andrew DiNardo about his weight loss including discovering and dealing with his genetic and developed health conditions, what gastric bypass and surgery routes really mean for your life, changing your lifestyle, and rebooting your life. Stay tuned for more of our chat with Andrew Dinardo in future episodes. Find out more about Andrew’s story with his interview on KDKA’s Pittsburgh Today Live. You can follow his ongoing story by following ...

Fishing Without Bait 225: Changing Mindest with Andrew DiNardo

Jim Ellermeyer is continuing his conversation with Andrew DiNardo about his weight loss and continuing to deal with body images as he adapts to losing 200 pounds after gastric bypass surgery. They discuss his battling with depression, a time when he had legally died in the back of a church, surrounding ourselves with positive people, and keeping attention completing your task. Stay tuned for more of our chat with Andrew Dinardo in future episodes. Find out more about Andrew’s story with hi...

Losing 200 Pounds with Andrew DiNardo | Episode 224

Jim Ellermeyer is chatting with Andrew DiNardo, who is sharing his incredible story of losing over 200 pounds between surgery and life style change. Andrew discusses his life growing up and responding to what the weight did in his life, the damage words can do with your mental health, eating your feelings, taking persona accountability, and dealing with bad days, and connecting with people who have been through similar life changes that help hold each other accountable. Stay tuned for more ...

Who is Living Your Life | Episode 223

Experiences with Santina Grace | Episode 222

James Ellermeyer is joined by clairvoyant and empath, Santina Grace, to continue talking about experiences with readings and connecting people, one instance of working with someone that wasn’t prepared for the experience, what it is people are usually looking for, how she connected with her grandmother as she passed, the future self, 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...

Connecting with the Other Side with Santina Grace | Episode 221

James Ellermeyer is joined by clairvoyant and empath, Santina Grace, to continue talking about her development and some of the groups she works with in the greater Pittsburgh area, a psychic compared to a clairvoyant, the interpretation of heaven and hell, fear as a doorway to the darkness, 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 clas...

Growing Up Clairvoyant with Santina Grace | Episode 220

James Ellermeyer is joined by clairvoyant and empath, Santina Grace, discussing her awareness, experiences as a 4 year old discovering it, learning how to deal with seeing life a different way, feeling people’s feeling, and coping with her differences. Santina Grace is a self described Intuitive, Psychic, Medium, and Healer. To reach out to us via our contact form at www.FishingWithoutBait.com. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favor...

Living Like a Tourist with Brian Crawford | Episode 219

Jim Ellermeyer continues his chat with Brian Crawford as they discuss more about the details of PGHMuseums.org and the directory they are building, using Social Media imagery to help build an audience in advance of the official launch, and the wide variety of museums and sights to see in the greater Pittsburgh area. Brian Crawford has been involved with past projects like Millvale Music Festival and River’s Edge Radio. He is now heading www.PGHMuseums.org ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTun...

Building Your Own Path and PGHMuseums.org with Brian Crawford | Episode 218

Jim Ellermeyer continues his chat with Brian Crawford as they discuss his reaction to people doubting his efforts, making his own path when others may derail plans, his successful Bushy Run Reenactment video that was a result of equipment failures, beating yourself up when things go wrong just a little bit, the Culture Cruise, which was the precursor to PGHMuseums.org, and dive into some of the features of the new site to help discover museums around Pittsburgh and build an audience. Brian ...

Creating Passion Projects with Brian Crawford | Episode 217

Jim Ellermeyer talks with Brian Crawford as he’s about to launch PGHMuseums.org, being a part of a big project like this, being busy, the inception of The River’s Edge building an online radio from scratch, starting and staying with a project, and more! Brian Crawford has been involved with past projects like Millvale Music Festival and River’s Edge Radio. He is now heading www.PGHMuseums.org ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorit...

Arc Manor with Dr Michael Watterson | Episode 216

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with Dr Michael Watterson at Arc Manor in discussing what is left of a person when they remove the coping mechanism of a substance abuse, continuing with a toolbox, patience, and motivation to continue to improve, the frustration of a therapist, practicing core mindfulness, the comradery and connection of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, and his interest in recovery. Dr Michael Watterson works with Arc Manor in Kittanning, PA. You can find out about ...

Continuing Recovery with Dr Michael Watterson | Episode 215

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with Dr Michael Watterson at Arc Manor in discussing what is left of a person when they remove the coping mechanism of a substance abuse, continuing with a toolbox, patience, and motivation to continue to improve, the frustration of a therapist, practicing core mindfulness, the comradery and connection of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, and his interest in recovery. Dr Michael Watterson works with Arc Manor in Kittanning, PA. You can find out about t...

The Path with Dr Michael Watterson | Episode 214

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Dr Michael Watterson at Arc Manor discussing his early path to a PH.D, changing his schools and path many times, getting out of a comfort zone, giving compassion to others and not ourselves, dealing with racing thoughts, and more! Dr Michael Watterson works with Arc Manor in Kittanning, PA. You can find out about treatment services and more at www.arcmanor.org Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podca...

Relationships that Enhance You with Joanna Lowe | Episode 213

Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as they wrap their discussion about relationships by looking at how we view our own relationships, realizing incompatibilities, and meeting someone’s needs, her requirements for a best friend, who would later become a personal relationship, and more! Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at www.cupajoproductions.com or experience her spoken word music at www.joannalowepoetry.com. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene ...

Emotions and Relationships with Joanna Lowe | Episode 212

Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she talks about templates and what we love in life, separating who people are from who they say they are, other people’s ideas of needing to be in a commitment, escaping “happily ever after”, what it means to be married, allowing the emotions to happen and let them heal you. Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at www.cupajoproductions.com or experience her spoken word music at www.joannalowepoetry.com. You can also cat...

Adolescent Relationships with Joanna Lowe | Episode 211

Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she talks about adolescents and feeling like one is being heard, feeling helpless to help someone through their emotional trauma, and persuing someone who does not value you. Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at www.cupajoproductions.com or experience her spoken word music at www.joannalowepoetry.com. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of Mindhunter on Netflix! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, ...

Finding Your Tribe For You | Episode 210

Jim Ellermeyer is talking about the feeling of belonging.  What is it that separates you from the crowd, and connecting with your group that accepts you, do no harm to other individuals, our template for people to be with us, and a case for individualism, and finding acceptance. What’s right about me?  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!

Looking in our Minds with Mindflow Meditation | Episode 209

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Jason Marcieski of Mindflow Meditation to talk about looking into your mind and the importance of guided meditation for some to deal with their problems and more about what Mindflow Meditation does and their approach to meditation. Find out more about Mindflow at www.mindflowstudio.com! 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!

More than Mindfulness with Mindflow Meditation | Episode 208

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Jason Marcieski of Mindflow Meditation to talk about how Manu need more than meditation as we know it, shutting down the chatter and disconnection in your head, creating an anchor, and embracing chaos in your life. Find out more about Mindflow at www.mindflowstudio.com! 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!