Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast
459 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA 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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Episodes
Stepping Up with Liss Victory | Episode 108
September 26, 2017 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBJim Ellermeyer is joined once again by singer/songwriter Liss Victory. She talks about overcoming her fears to get on stage and be a performer and getting in front of the camera for That Broad Cast. Liss also shares her motivation and life goals in “shooting for the stars” and achievable goals. You can find out more about our guest at www.LissVictory.com, @lissvictory on Twitter and Instagram, and on Facebook! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look fo...
Introducing Liss Victory | Episode 107
September 19, 2017 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBJim Ellermeyer is joined this week by singer songwriter Liss Victory to discuss the song in your heart, struggles with poverty, awakening to social justice, her experiences while with protestors during the Presidential Inauguration and coming to some of her mantras of #choosebravery #chooselove #choosepeace and the weight of words in part 1 of a 3 episode discussion. You can find out more about our guest at www.LissVictory.com, @lissvictory on Twitter and Instagram, and on Facebook! Subsc...
Your Declaration of Independence | Episode 106
September 12, 2017 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.75 MBJim 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.
Fishing Without Bait 105: Sufism
September 05, 2017 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.11 MBJim Ellermeyer dives into another sufism and breaks down The Way of Illumination (The Sufi Teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan). 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.
Bravery | Episode 104
August 29, 2017 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBJim Ellermeyer is joined by a young lady discussing her battle with fear and finding her true self. She discusses how she had spent life paralyzed with fear and connecting with the inner child that was holding her back. “Run from what's comfortable. Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious. I have tried prudent planning long enough. From now on I'll be mad.” ― Jalaluddin Rumi “Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who...
A Very Authentic Group | Episode 103
August 22, 2017 05:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBRobin, Stephanie, and Taylor join Jim Ellermeyer to discuss Authentic self, relationships, vulnerability, being good to yourself, and more! A part of our 100 Episode Celebration Party! 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.
Authentic Self | Episode 102
August 15, 2017 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBLaura and Samantha join Jim Ellermeyer to discuss how Full Impact Mindfulness and their authentic self and determining their identity. How important is it to be involved in the plan and action? Self esteem in young women. Laura Pickens is Massage Therapist you can find on Facebook and Instagram. 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: “L...
Celebrating 100 Episodes! | Episode 101
August 08, 2017 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.83 MBJim Ellermeyer is joined by producers Mike and Missy Sorg to discuss the inception of Fishing Without Bait.
Laura’s Reset Button | Episode 100
August 01, 2017 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.3 MBJim Ellermeyer continues his discussion with massage therapist Laura Pickens where she talks about her own daily “reset button”, setting your boundaries and priorities are, finding a tribe of people that will be there for you and some of the training she’s participated in. Laura Pickens is Massage Therapist you can find on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! Also, check us out streamin...
Unblocking Chakras | Episode 99
July 25, 2017 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.56 MBJim Ellermeyer continues his discussion with massage therapist Laura Pickens. They discuss starting with good eating and exercise before building to the emotional side of what makes you happy. They discuss how young females lose their notion of self concept. Laura explains the use of Chakras and how we block the energy flows and resetting our mind. Laura Pickens is Massage Therapist you can find on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/laura.pickens.10) and Instagram (https://www.instag...
Meeting Laura Pickens | Episode 98
July 18, 2017 05:30 - 13 minutes - 9.65 MBJim Ellermeyer is joined by massage therapist Laura Pickens to discuss her philosophy of helping people becoming “unstuck” and the stresses stored in your muscles. Why we need to take care of ourselves first and how to change that thinking in parents. Laura Pickens is Massage Therapist you can find on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/laura.pickens.10) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/laurapickensofficial/). Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn ...
Super Hero Team Ups | Episode 97
July 11, 2017 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.4 MBJim Ellermeyer is joined this week with special guest Will Rutherford of Sawtooth Willie and the Panel Riot Podcast for part 2 of their conversation about interpretations, our own super powers and the super her team ups we can have, the struggle of birth, the Wizard of Oz technicolor transformation of life, and how comic book characters go through changes with conflict. See the tattoo video here! Also check out Episode 47: Tell Me Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google ...
“Groovy” and Other Repackaged Words| Episode 96
July 04, 2017 16:00 - 15 minutes - 11.1 MBJim Ellermeyer is joined this week with special guest Will Rutherford of Sawtooth Willie and the Panel Riot Podcast to discuss the idea of “repackaging” concepts, old words, old concepts, and more to feel fresh and new again. 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.
Ships Passing | Episode 95
June 27, 2017 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.7 MBHow busy are you? Jim Ellermeyer discusses our "business" and decluttering our lives. Separate between your wants and your needs. 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.
Will You Please Grow Up! | Episode 94
June 21, 2017 01:00 - 13 minutes - 9.11 MBJim Ellermeyer discusses occupying your mind using your intellect and skills from Fishing Without Bait to determine what you can make out of your situation. THIS IS THE END TO BOREDOM! 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.
Profiling | Episode 93
June 13, 2017 15:00 - 11 minutes - 7.73 MBJim Ellermeyer discusses the need to show what you have to offer when we are looking to get hired or looking for a date online. But should we be asking what they can do for us? 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.
Powerful Magic Words | Episode 92
June 06, 2017 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MBJim Ellermeyer discusses dealing with our “old brain” that adds worry to our day to day lives as well as speaking the words so you can hear them and become self aware. The power of words! I am I choose I will 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.
Holding Up to The Light | Episode 91
May 30, 2017 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.66 MBJim Elermeyer discusses our relationship with the divine. We talk about the trivial things that we pray for, Jim’s own religion’s practice of holding others in the light, the need to love yourself before you can love others, and more! 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.
Surf's Up | Episode 90
May 23, 2017 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.59 MBJim Ellermeyer discusses the momentum as we tackle the waves of life. How do we behave with the wind at our back as apposed to tacking into the wind like a sail boat? How do we apply the wax to our lives to relieve the resistance? 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.
I'm not much but I'm all I think about | Episode 89
May 17, 2017 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.63 MBJim Ellermeyer further discusses the effect of technology on us including turning some into voyeuristic narcissists, asking our own value, and more! Further listening: Code Breakers Who is With You Down the Rabbit Hole 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.
Does Your Past Define Your Present? | Episode 88
May 09, 2017 04:30 - 11 minutes - 8 MBJim Ellermeyer discusses the concept of original sin and looking at the sins of our past that we let define our present. 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.
Memories of Choice | Episode 87
May 02, 2017 14:00 - 14 minutes - 17.1 MBJames Eellermeyer discusses our interconnectedness and memories we hold on to. Further listening: What's in a Name 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.
Out of the Past | Episode 86
April 25, 2017 05:30 - 10 minutes - 5.01 MBJames Ellermeyer talks with us about his recent trip to South Carolina to visit some old friends, unseen in 40 years. We discuss the practical use of definitive expectations, how we can open new opportunities for growth and impacting the lives of others, and the end of boredom. 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.
Make Yourself Friendable | Episode 85
April 18, 2017 15:00 - 13 minutes - 6.32 MBWe look at the types of relationships that we endure. How deep do our relationships go on social media? Are we seeking the right relationships? 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.
Full Impact Tattoo | Fishing Without Bait 84
April 11, 2017 05:00 - 14 minutes - 6.86 MBThis week, Jim Ellermeyer discusses many of the concepts of Full Impact Mindfulness and Fishing Without Bait with his tattoo artist Jake Steele. The two discuss making our own choices in this world, fear, our "microwave culture" You can find Jake on Instagram ( @iamjakesteele) or Facebook! 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” ...
What is Holistic Wellness? | Episode 83
April 04, 2017 05:00 - 13 minutes - 6.42 MBJim Ellermeyer discusses holistic approaches to medicine against allopathic methods. The Beginner's Mind and dealing with people, rather than labels and diagnosis. How your stomach effects your focus, and creating your own path. Further Listening: Are we like 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.
Fake it till you make it | Episode 82
March 28, 2017 05:00 - 9 minutes - 4.64 MBJim Ellermeyer discusses the concept of “fake it till you make it” and how it separates us from our true self. "Allusions are slight of hand. Delusions are slight of mind" Further Listening: Feel the Tingle Am I Alive Check In Down the Rabbit Hole Pop In Connecting the Dots 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 T...
Delusions | Episode 81
March 21, 2017 19:00 - 10 minutes - 5.1 MBJim Ellermeyer talks with us about the delusions and blinders we have in our lives including how they apply to eating disorders and more! Further Listening: Feel the Tingle Am I Alive Check In Beginner's Mind 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.
Who is With You | Episode Bait 80
March 14, 2017 19:00 - 13 minutes - 6.22 MBJim Ellermeyer talks today about our authentic self, a trying time with a patient that hated him, our time with technology, decisions that resinate with others, disconnecting from all of our life and electronic inputs, and your “Ikigai” or “reason for being”.
Are You Sorry For Being Yourself? | Episode 79
March 07, 2017 19:00 - 11 minutes - 5.38 MBJim Ellermeyer takes a look at apologies, and how they are misused, and how that represents your self esteem. Further Listening: ~ Name Your Bully ~ License to Live ~ Tell Me Your Name 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.
Fly Your Flag | Episode 78
February 28, 2017 07:00 - 13 minutes - 6.1 MBJames Ellermeyer discusses our personal flags and logos. What do the colors mean that we would pick for our personal image and getting back to basics. We discuss the meanings behind our own Fishing With Out Bait and Full Impact Mindfulness logos. 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.
Namaste | Episode 77
February 21, 2017 07:00 - 6 minutes - 2.98 MBJim Ellermeyer discusses the origin of the word "Namaste", its India roots, and how the concept leads to peaceful existence. Further Listening: ~ I Would Be True 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.
I Would Be True | Episode 76
February 14, 2017 05:00 - 10 minutes - 4.68 MBJim Ellermeyer reflects on the words of Howard A Walter. Further Listening: ~ The Deafening Power of Silence ~ The Good Samaritan ~ Protest 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.
Love is an Action Word | Episode 75
January 31, 2017 19:00 - 12 minutes - 5.68 MBJim Ellermeyer reflects on the words of Mister Rogers in a time of unrest and analyzes the Parable of the Good Samaritan from the Jesus of the Christian Bible. "When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." — Mister Rogers
Spa Day | Episode 74
January 24, 2017 18:00 - 12 minutes - 5.97 MBJim 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.
Code Breakers | Episode 73
January 18, 2017 17:00 - 14 minutes - 6.51 MBJames Ellermeyer today is talking about breaking that code and difficult password we give ourselves with open mindedness. 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.
Password | Episode 72
January 10, 2017 18:00 - 9 minutes - 4.21 MBJim Ellermeyer discusses the password to yourself by labeling and identifying strengths and setting a reward for yourself to reinforce it and strengthen your security so you don’t suffer from “identity theft” from your inner critic. Also refer to : Addition by Subtraction (Magic Words) Labeling and Describing Refer to our previous Podcast: Episode 47: Tell Me Your Name Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!...
Round Up the Cattle | Episode 71
January 03, 2017 18:00 - 10 minutes - 4.94 MBJim Ellermeyer discusses the idea of realizing you live in the water of your thoughts, and the practice of identifying the thoughts out loud that we are swimming in.
Resolutions | Episode 70
December 27, 2016 15:00 - 9 minutes - 4.54 MBJim Ellermeyer discusses stating intentions instead of the resolutions normal for New Year celebrations, set intentions and more! Check out these related concepts in other episodes: Constructive Daydreaming Reset Button Inner Critic What is important in life Magic Math 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.
Holiday Greetings!
December 26, 2016 16:00 - 49 seconds - 470 KBHoliday Greetings! “It doesn't take a holiday season to be present and aware. Rather than buy presents my suggestion is to be present. My suggestion is that rather going out and looking at lights to be the light. Rather than eating food to donate food, make a positive impact in someone's life. To be right here and right now. The most precious gift that you can give to anyone is the most valuable currency that you have. And that is your time. My suggestion is ,not only ...
What We Leave Behind | Episode 69
December 20, 2016 16:00 - 7 minutes - 3.67 MBJim Ellermeyer tells us how to look at our lives and what we leave behind with a new challenge for today, Scrooge, and what our obituary can become. 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.
Making Your Day | Episode 68
December 13, 2016 16:00 - 11 minutes - 5.44 MBJames Ellermeyer discusses the energy we can find in each day, what prayer is really about, how to construct productive routines in your day, from journaling to reaching out to the positive people in your life.
Anger | Episode 67
December 06, 2016 17:00 - 10 minutes - 4.68 MBJames Ellermeyer explores anger. How do we handle it and how can we use it to accomplish good! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! Intro music: “Life” by Tobu.
It's About Time | Episode 66
November 29, 2016 06:00 - 15 minutes - 7.32 MBJim Ellermeyer talks about time travel and taking time to slow down and take in the world around you. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! Intro music: “Life” by Tobu.
Miracles | Episode 65
November 22, 2016 06:00 - 10 minutes - 5.07 MBJim Ellermeyer discusses miracles in our lives. What does a miracle mean, how can we create our own miracles, and the fear that keeps them from happening. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! Intro music: “Life” by Tobu.
Core Values | Episode 64
November 15, 2016 20:00 - 18 minutes - 8.59 MBJim Ellermeyer takes a look at the parts of us that we hope we convey, and the parts we are not ashamed to be found out. How do we examine these core values and how you impact those around you. Mr. Mike discusses the person he would like to meet and learn from that fits his values Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! Intro music: “Life” by Tobu.
Origin Story: Humility | Episode 63
November 01, 2016 16:00 - 11 minutes - 5.35 MBJim Ellermeyer recounts a meeting on his road to recovery and finding his mission in life. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! Intro music: “Life” by Tobu.
Origin Story: Finding Help | Episode 62
October 25, 2016 05:00 - 9 minutes - 4.28 MBJames Ellermeyer continues to describe his spiral into despair including pushing back on the psychiatrist themselves. We talk about the priest who saved him, his moment standing on top of a mountain, and reconnecting with his mother. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! Intro music: “Life” by Tobu.
Origin Story: An Explosive Experience | Episode 61
October 18, 2016 13:00 - 10 minutes - 4.87 MBJim ellermeyer continues discussing his personal history to see what made him the host you know today. He discusses his rough times with his father including one rather “explosive” experience. An incident that began his decent into alcoholism. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! Intro music: “Life” by Tobu.
Origin Story: The Beginning | Fishing Without Bait 60
October 11, 2016 05:00 - 13 minutes - 6.04 MBJames Ellermeyer begins his own origin story. We explore the early life of our host in a small town outside of Pittsburgh. We find out about his family that influenced him, especially those who displayed some extraordinarily special displays of selflessness. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! Intro music: “Life” by Tobu.