Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast

20:34

Building Community With Casa San Jose With Monica...

Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast ·

2026/10/06

In Part 1 of this special conversation, Fishing Without Bait host Jim Ellermeyer sits down with Monica Ruiz of Casa San Jose to talk about advocacy, community, human dignity, and what it means to truly listen to the people you are trying to serve.Monica discusses her path as a social worker and how her work eventually brought her to Casa San Jose. She shares the organization’s beginnings with Sister Janice Vanderneck and its growth from a small operation working out of a church basement

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27:34

You Are Already Whole w/ Melissa Carey | Episode 533

Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast ·

2026/09/29

What if you aren’t broken and don’t need to be “fixed”?In Fishing Without Bait Episode 533, host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Melissa Carey for Part 1 of a four-part conversation about mindfulness, anxiety, self-awareness, and reconnecting with ourselves. Melissa begins with a powerful reflection on learning to love who she is today. From there, she and Jim explore her belief that we are already whole, even when layers of experience, relationships, expectations, and our own self-talk make

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20:09

Beyond the Comfort Zone with Austin Cairns | Episode 532

Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast ·

2026/09/22

In Part 3 of our conversation with Austin Cairns, host Jim Ellermeyer explores what Austin has learned from working in professional wrestling and sports broadcasting—and how those experiences connect with the mindfulness principles at the heart of Fishing Without Bait.Austin opens up about the colorful personalities he has encountered in independent wrestling, along with a less glamorous side of the business: tribalism. He discusses the tension that can develop between promotions, the

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18:22

From Wrestling Fan to Broadcaster with Austin Cairns...

Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast ·

2026/09/14

Sometimes the hardest accomplishment to recognize is your own.In Part 2 of Jim Ellermeyer's conversation with sportscaster Austin Cairns, Austin opens up about learning to slow down and appreciate the people, experiences, and accomplishments already in his life. Austin talks about the trusted circle of family and longtime friends who have been there for him and how, especially during college, constantly trying to “go, go, go” could quickly lead to burnout. More recently, he has learned

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17:33

Finding Your Voice: Austin Cairns on Taking the First...

Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast ·

2026/09/08

In Part 1 of our conversation with Austin Cairns, Jim Ellermeyer explores how a shy kid who wasn't sure what he wanted to do began creating a path toward broadcasting.Austin grew up in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, attending a small high school where opportunities could be limited. Then the COVID-19 pandemic arrived during his high school years. Remote learning, isolation, uncertainty, fear for his frontline-worker parents, and spending most of his time at home left Austin feeling increasingly

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19:21

Classic Fishing Without Bait 452: Is Social Media...

Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast ·

2026/09/01

Why are we revisiting this episode now?As students head back to school, conversations around social media, young people, screen time, online identity, and mental health are once again dominating the news. Recent legal action involving major social media platforms has also renewed questions about how these spaces are designed and how they affect the people using them. That makes this conversation from Fishing Without Bait Episode 452, originally released January 14, 2025, feel

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20:11

A Reintroduction to Fishing Without Bait | Episode 529

Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast ·

2026/08/25

What does it actually mean to fish without bait?In Episode 529 of Fishing Without Bait, behavioral health therapist Jim Ellermeyer sits down with Producer Mike for a return to the fundamental ideas that have shaped the podcast through more than 500 episodes. At the center of the conversation is a simple relationship between expectations and serenity: “The greater your expectations, the lower your serenity. The lower your expectations, the greater your serenity.” Jim and Mike explore

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26:07

Born Broken? Reclaiming Worth Beyond Original Sin |...

Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast ·

2026/08/18

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26:16

Be More Awake: Lessons From the Buddha | Episode 526

Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast ·

2026/08/11

What does it actually mean when someone tells us to “be like the Buddha”?In Fishing Without Bait Episode 527, Jim Ellermeyer sits down with longtime co-host and Producer Mike to explore Buddhism not as an unreachable ideal, but as a practical way of approaching everyday life. Being awake doesn't mean being perfect. It means noticing what is happening around us, recognizing what is happening within us, and becoming more intentional about what we do next. That leads Jim and Mike into a

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35:50

Vic Costik’s Love Letter to Pittsburgh | Episode 526

Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast ·

2026/08/03

In Fishing Without Bait 526, we continue our conversation with Vic Costik of the New Rust Pittsburgh Podcast. In Part 2, Vic joins Jim Ellermeyer for a thoughtful discussion about identity, community, safety, recovery and the daily work of becoming a more compassionate person.Vic explains why they try to approach ignorance through “neutral inquiry,” beginning with questions rather than immediate confrontation. The conversation examines the experiences of transgender people navigating

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18:20

Vic’s Story: Identity, Transition & Finding Community...

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2026/07/28

In Episode 525 of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Vic Costik for Part 1 of a conversation about community, authenticity, connection, and finding the courage to become more fully yourself.Vic is a designer, community advocate, and the creator of New Rust, a podcast exploring Pittsburgh’s transformation through the individual stories of people doing interesting things throughout the city. Growing up surrounded by the enormous crowds of New York City, Vic expected proximity to

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26:06

Political Differences Without Losing Each Other |...

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2026/07/21

Fishing Without Bait 524 presents the third and final part of Jim Ellermeyer’s conversation with Missy Sorg about political differences, social-media behavior and the possibility of maintaining meaningful relationships with people who do not share our beliefs.Rather than trying to win a debate, Jim and Missy examine what happens when people listen to respond instead of listening to learn. They discuss the echo chambers created by social media, the pressure to react immediately and the

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23:54

Beyond the Party Line | Episode 523

Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast ·

2026/07/14

In Episode 523 of Fishing Without Bait, we continue our conversation with Missy Sorg in Part 2 of a thoughtful and challenging discussion about politics, responsibility, family support, and respectful disagreement. Missy and Jim Ellermeyer begin by examining the complicated realities surrounding abortion and the question of what happens after a child is born. Their conversation moves beyond political slogans to consider infertility, adoption, foster care, support systems, special-needs

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26:28

Respect Across Political Lines | Episode 522

Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast ·

2026/07/07

In Fishing Without Bait 522, Jim Ellermeyer begins a new conversation with Missy Sorg about one of the most difficult challenges many people face today: how to stay connected when political differences feel personal, painful, and divisive. Missy shares why she wanted to return to the show and talk openly about strained friendships, lost connections, and the fear of being reduced to a political label. Jim and Missy explore the idea that even when people disagree, there may still be a shared

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22:38

Fighting Ideas, Not People with Eamon and Merlin |...

Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast ·

2026/06/30

In Fishing Without Bait 521, we conclude our four-part conversation with returning guests Eamon and Merlin, hosts of A Gay and His Enby. This final part brings the discussion into questions of faith, culture, identity, queer history, personal freedom, and the importance of community. Jim, Eamon, and Merlin talk about the many ways people interpret the divine, how history and education shape understanding, and why queer and trans people have always been part of humanity. The conversation

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26:48

Eamon & Merlin on Faith, Curiosity, and Healing |...

Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast ·

2026/06/23

Part 3 of our conversation with returning guests Eamon and Merlin continues an honest and thoughtful discussion about curiosity, personal growth, and the courage to question long-held beliefs. The conversation explores how choosing facts over assumptions can lead to greater understanding, why asking "What if I'm wrong?" creates opportunities for growth, and how embracing uncertainty can become a pathway toward mindfulness. Eamon also shares deeply personal experiences involving trauma,

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23:22

Eamon and Merlin on Why Bigotry Can't Survive...

Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast ·

2026/06/16

In Part 2 of our conversation with returning guests Eamon and Merlin, we continue exploring the intersection of mindfulness, acceptance, personal growth, and human connection.The discussion moves through deeply personal experiences involving family relationships, coming out, marriage, forgiveness, faith, and the challenges of overcoming long-held beliefs. Eamon and Merlin share how authentic relationships can challenge stereotypes and why spending time with people from different

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20:49

Eamon and Merlin Return: Community, Identity, and...

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2026/06/09

Returning guests Eamon and Merlin are back on Fishing Without Bait for Part 1 of a deeply personal and timely conversation about identity, community, and creating a life that aligns with your values. Several years after their first appearance on the show, Eamon and Merlin reflect on the events that led them to leave Texas and build a new life in Pittsburgh. They discuss the importance of feeling safe, finding supportive communities, and navigating a world that often challenges authenticity

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23:49

Joanna Lowe on Turning Pain Into Purpose | Episode 517

Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast ·

2026/05/26

In Part 4 of our continuing conversation, returning guest Joanna Lowe joins host Jim Ellermeyer for an emotional and deeply honest discussion about grief, creativity, healing, and reclaiming life after devastating loss.Joanna shares how the death of her husband transformed her life and ultimately inspired her one-woman performance piece Widow. Through poetry, storytelling, humor, and raw vulnerability, Joanna explains how art became a way to survive grief and eventually begin living

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16:41

Joanna Lowe on Grief, Art, and Learning to Live Again...

Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast ·

2026/05/19

In Part 3 of our continuing conversation, Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back returning guest Joanna Lowe for an unfiltered discussion about grief, anger, trauma, survival, and the complicated reality of healing after profound loss.Joanna opens up about the experience of widowhood, the emotional isolation of grief, and the well-meaning things people say that often miss the mark. She discusses the importance of allowing yourself to fully feel emotions instead of hiding them, how friends and

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