Jim Ellermeyer

Fishing Without Bait 408: Moving on withDumpster Fire Ryan Zane

February 13th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  20 mins 19 secs

mental health, personal growth, pro wrestling, resilience, self-discovery, self-expression, therapy

Jim Ellermeyer with pro wrestling Ryan Zane about his journey through wrestling and mental health, focusing on self-discovery, the ongoing nature of personal work, and the importance of mental health support. It emphasizes self-creation over finding oneself, advocating for honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness as the only requirements for participation. Ryan discusses the challenges and growth he has experienced, including dealing with mental health issues, the therapeutic process, and the role of pro wrestling in his personal development and expression.

Talking Mayhem Mania Week 2

February 12th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  11 mins 11 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

A belt made a match this week.

Fishing Without Bait 407: Forgiveness And moving forward withDumpster Fire Ryan Zane

February 5th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  19 mins 1 sec

apology, encouragement, forgiveness, forward movement, mental health, mindfulness, personal growth, ryan, self-acceptance, sympathy, therapy, wrestling

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by special guest, pro wrestler Ryan Zane. Together, they dive deep into Ryan's personal journey, discussing the intersections of wrestling, mental health, and the path towards self-improvement. Through candid conversations, they explore themes of forgiveness, the power of apologies, and the importance of encouragement over sympathy. This episode promises to inspire listeners with insights into overcoming life's challenges with mindfulness and resilience, reflecting on both the physical and emotional aspects of wrestling with life's adversities.

Talking Mayhem Mania: Week 1

February 1st, 2024  |  Season 11  |  11 mins 34 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Emily Fear joins us to break down the first picks of Mayhem Mania 2024!

Fishing Without Bait 406: Deeper withDumpster Fire Ryan Zane

January 30th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  17 mins 58 secs

anxiety and gratitude, coping with trauma, emotional resilience, family dynamics, inner strength, medication and mental health, mental health discussion, mental wellness, mindful living, overcoming anxiety, personal development, podcast insights, professional wrestling, self-discovery, therapeutic conversation, wrestler's journey, wrestling lifestyle

This week we feature host Jim Ellermeyer in conversation with guest Ryan Zane, a professional wrestler. The episode delves into Ryan's personal experiences with wrestling, mental health, and his journey through life. Key topics include the interplay between anxiety and gratitude, the impact of childhood trauma, and personal growth. Ryan shares his struggles with generalized anxiety and how medication has helped him. He also reflects on his family dynamics, the challenges he faced, and how these experiences shaped his perspective and coping mechanisms.

Classic Fishing Without Bait 225: Changing Mindset with Andrew DiNardo

January 16th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  20 mins 25 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

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.

Fishing Without Bait 404: Filtered Reality

January 9th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  22 mins 56 secs

body image, filtered reality, influencers, media literacy, mental health, parenting, podcast, pop culture, psychology, self-esteem, social media, social media effects, therapist perspectives, tiktok, youth

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike, discuss the topic of "filtered reality" portrayed on social media. They talk about how social media influencers and platforms like TikTok present an unrealistic, glamorized version of life that negatively impacts young people's self-image and mental health. The hosts criticize "wannabe mental health professionals" on TikTok offering advice without credentials. They advise listeners to consume social media mindfully, understanding much of what they see is carefully curated rather than real life. Jim shares his perspective as a therapist, noting patients have body image issues influenced by media. They encourage listeners to share their own related anecdotes.

Fishing Without Bait 403: Lessons from the Brink

January 2nd, 2024  |  Season 11  |  18 mins 31 secs

12-step programs, addiction recovery, behavioral health, compassion, empathy, facing death, fishing, honesty, integrity, letting go, life lessons, mindful living, nature, personal growth, podcast, prescription for living, spirituality

Jim Ellermeyer and Mike discuss life, death, spirituality, and recovery. Jim shares his recent brushes with death and how he faced them without fear due to his spiritual grounding and making amends through recovery. They talk about the importance of living fully in the present moment rather than worrying about the future or past. Jim stresses the value of empowering oneself, identifying fears, always telling the truth, treating people with respect, and carrying positive messages to help others. 

Classic Fishing Without Bait 70: Resolutions

December 26th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  9 mins 44 secs

choices, fishing, forgiveness, gratitude, intentions, mindfulness, motivation, perspective

Jim Ellermeyer discusses setting realistic intentions rather than unrealistic new year's resolutions that set us up for failure. The hosts explore how taking responsibility for the choices we make shapes our lives, emphasizing that we have the power to recreate ourselves every day. Suggest shifting perspective to a beginner's mindset and highlight the importance of motivation, gratitude and forgiveness in setting empowered intentions. With insightful perspectives on cultivating mindfulness, this podcast offers thoughtful food for self-reflection as we embark on a new year.

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Intro music: “Life” by Tobu.

Classic Fishing Without Bait 172: The Humanity of it All

December 19th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  23 mins 45 secs

awareness, collective consciousness, compassion, consciousness, empathy, ethics, humanity, mindfulness, personal growth, philosophy, podcast, self-reflection, spirituality, wisdom

Jim Ellermeyer is gearing up for the holidays as we discuss the hurried nature everyone is in, we go back and look at what humanity means. Treating others with compassion regardless of how you know them or your pre conceived notions.

Classic Fishing Without Bait 99: Unblocking Chakras

December 12th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  13 mins 48 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Jim 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. 

AwesomeCast 665: Pulling Cords Out Of Crevices

December 5th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  56 mins 51 secs

amazon, cables, cameras, cloud storage, gadgets, graphics, headphones, iphone, licensing, live events, loop deck, media, mma, playstation, stats, storage, technology, video production, vmix, wrestling

On this week's AwesomeCast tech podcast, host Mike Sorgatron is joined by media guru Katie Dudders, photography podcaster Dave Podnar, and musician kidmental. Topics include new Amazon gadgets like cable organizers and Bluetooth headphones, innovations in iPhone storage and camera capabilities, backups for purchased digital content, and production tricks with software like the Loop Deck and vMix. There's also discussion around the episodic nature of digital media libraries. The cast also touches on some upcoming entertainment events like the Jagoff parade, an MMA benefit show, and prospects for integrating stats into live wrestling production

Classic Fishing Without Bait 98: Meeting Laura Pickens

December 5th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  13 mins 55 secs

pittsburgh, podcast

Jim 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.

Fishing Without Bait 402: From Pitfalls to New Perspectives

November 28th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  21 mins 7 secs

community, forgiveness, letting go, life purpose, mental health, mindfulness, pittsburgh, podcast, podcastspirituality, pro wrestling, psychedelics, self-care

Join host Jim Ellermeyer and guest Regina Badger as they have an insightful discussion touching on spirituality, mental health, psychedelics, pro wrestling, and more. They explore the uncertainty in life and the call to cultivate community. Regina shares her passion for building a new future centered around meaning and purpose and experience using DBT and Ayahuasca. Tune in to hear Regina's uplifting life perspective rooted in letting go, forgiveness, and doing good for ourselves and others.

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Classic Fishing Without Bait 363: Expectations for the Holidays

November 21st, 2023  |  Season 11  |  14 mins 20 secs

christmas, expectations, family, gifts, holidays, mindfulness, psychology, therapy, time

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike discuss the expectations that cause anxiety around Christmas and the misnomer of Jesus’s birthday.  We discuss why we established December 25 as the holiday. What is important in this season when we are missing our loved ones? 

Fishing Without Bait 401: Interpreting Spirituality

November 14th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  23 mins 11 secs

ayahuasca, beginner's mind, challenges, community, expectations, growth, letting go, life's journey, materialism, nature, opportunities, psychedelics, self-forgiveness, self-reflection, social media pressures, spirituality, unknown

Regina Badger shares her spiritual journey through psychedelics and how embracing life's challenges leads to growth. She and Jim discuss how we're all connected energetically and the importance of self-forgiveness. They talk about avoiding materialism and social media pressures, instead finding success through community and nature. Though their paths differ, they agree stepping into the unknown with beginner's mind opens us to possibilities. Overall, an insightful discussion on spirituality, letting go of control, and being open to life's journey.