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Gratitude, High-Frequency Living & Letting Go | Episode 513
April 27th, 2026 | 19 mins 7 secs
12 step recovery, addiction recovery, avoiding negativity, behavior change, boundaries, emotional intelligence, gratitude, gratitude practice, high frequency people, jim ellermeyer, life coaching, mental health, mental wellness, mike sorg, mindfulness, mindfulness podcast, mindset, personal development, personal growth, positivity, recovery, self awareness, self improvement, wellness
In episode 513 of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer and Mike explore the power of gratitude, mindfulness, and surrounding yourself with high-frequency people. They break down how avoiding comparison, criticism, and complaint can transform your mindset and relationships. This episode offers practical tools for setting boundaries, redirecting negativity, and living with intention.
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Fishing Without Bait 507: Holding On to Hope with Emily
March 17th, 2026 | 23 mins 58 secs
addiction recovery, coping strategies, emily guest, emotional healing, family support, hope, life challenges, mckenna story, medical journey, mental health, mindfulness podcast, overcoming adversity, parenting crisis, pittsburgh, podcast interview, podcastfishing without bait, recovery podcast, resilience, sobriety, trauma, wellness
In this powerful continuation, Emily shares the unimaginable medical crisis her daughter faced and the emotional toll it took on her and her family. Through devastating uncertainty, she reveals how hope, resilience, and support carried her forward. This episode is a raw and honest look at survival, trust, and taking life one moment at a time.
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Fishing Without Bait 506: Emily’s Mother’s Intuition: The Night Everything Changed
March 10th, 2026 | 27 mins 25 secs
addiction recovery, advocacy, anxiety and fear, behavioral health, childhood illness, ecmo, emily, fishing without bait 506, fishing without bait podcast, jim ellermeyer, mindfulness podcast, motherhood, mother’s intuition, open heart surgery, parental strength, pediatric emergency, picu experience, recovery journey, resilience, spiritual awakening, trauma recovery, wellness podcast
Returning guest Emily shares the beginning of an unimaginable chapter — when mother’s intuition told her something was wrong with her two-year-old daughter. What followed was panic, emergency transport, and open heart surgery. This is Part 1 of a powerful story of fear, resilience, and faith.
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Fishing Without Bait 499: Shane Chojnacki on Discipline, Failure, and Playing the Film All the Way Through
January 20th, 2026 | 22 mins 33 secs
12 step philosophy, addiction recovery, athlete mental health, betting on yourself, burnout recovery, character development, consequences of choices, corrections officer experience, discipline, discipline over motivation, emotional regulation, full impact mindfulness, future thinking, integrity, leaving a toxic job, life transitions, long term thinking, mental toughness, mindfulness podcast, mixed martial arts life lessons, mma mindset, overcoming fear, personal growth, prison system realities, professional wrestling mindset, purpose over comfort, recovery mindset, resilience, risk vs reward, self awareness, self responsibility, shane chojnacki, the savage gentleman, victor benjamin
In Part 2 of our conversation with Victor Benjamin (Shane Chojnacki), we explore discipline, burnout, and the moment when staying safe becomes more dangerous than taking a risk. From MMA and corrections work to professional wrestling, this episode focuses on integrity, future thinking, and choosing growth over comfort.
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Fishing Without Bait 482: This Mindset Shift Changes Everything
September 9th, 2025 | Season 11 | 15 mins 33 secs
addiction recovery, behavioral health, emotional wellness, fishing without bait, focus on success, full impact mindfulness, growth mindset, how to change your life, inspirational podcast, jim ellermeyer, journaling, life skills, mental clarity, mental health, mindfulness, mindset shift, personal growth, podcast on recovery, positive reinforcement, positive thinking, recovery, recovery journey, recovery podcast, self-awareness, self-improvement, self-reflection, sidekick media, success habits, therapy
In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike Sorg take a transformative dive into a concept often overlooked in recovery, education, parenting, and everyday life: positive chain analysis.
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Fishing Without Bait 423: Jenni Crumpton Ross's Story of Success and Service
May 28th, 2024 | Season 11 | 25 mins 7 secs
addiction recovery, community service, failure, fundraising, jenni crumpton ross, juvenile detention, kula for karma, mental health, mental health awareness, mindfulness, moves for mental health, personal growth, post-pandemic mental health, steve madden, success journey, yoga
In this episode of "Fishing Without Bait," host Jim Ellermeyer converses with Jenni Crumpton Ross of Kula for Karma. Jenni shares her inspirational journey of becoming a "20-year overnight success," emphasizing the importance of embracing failures and personal growth. She discusses the transformative impact of mindfulness and yoga on mental health, particularly in underserved communities. Learn about Kula for Karma’s mission, their grassroots beginnings, and their efforts in addiction recovery centers, juvenile detention centers, and hospitals. Discover how mindfulness can be a vital part of mental health care and how you can get involved with their impactful work.
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Fishing Without Bait 419: Transformative Tales with Tara
April 30th, 2024 | Season 11 | 22 mins 22 secs
12-step recovery, addiction recovery, mindfulness, self-service, sobriety, spirit guides, spiritual growth, spiritual practices, substance relapse
In this thought-provoking episode of "Fishing Without Bait," host Jim Ellermeyer is joined by the insightful Tara Vierria from KeepComingBack.net. Tara delves into her poignant journey through the 12-step recovery process, exploring the deep connections between addiction recovery and spiritual growth. Her candid discussion reveals personal anecdotes about overcoming substance relapses with marijuana and the transformative power of spiritual connections, both in the context of the 12-step program and her unique experiences with spirit guides.
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Fishing Without Bait 418: Transformative Journeys: Tara and the Power of 12-Step Recovery
April 23rd, 2024 | Season 11 | 22 mins 48 secs
12-step recovery, addiction recovery, behavioral health, community support, keepcomingback.net, life principles, personal transformation, recovery programs, sobriety stories, tara vieira
In this deeply engaging episode of "Fishing Without Bait," host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back Tara, the passionate force behind KeepComingBack.net, a platform dedicated to sharing 12-step recovery stories. This episode not only delves into the mechanics of Tara's service work but also explores the profound impact of the 12-step recovery process on individuals' lives.
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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.