Sorgatron Media Master Feed - Episodes Tagged with “Anxiety”

Fishing Without Bait 488: Are You Being Fooled by Media? The Truth About Manipulation & Identity Loss

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0400

In this eye-opening episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer is joined once again by producer Mike Sorg to explore how modern media shapes our identities, fuels our purchases, and even distorts our sense of self-worth.

From emotional manipulation in advertising to influencer culture and data-driven targeting, Jim and Mike unpack the psychological tactics behind today’s media and tech. How does a Power Glove from the ’80s connect to the viral influencer culture of today? Are we in control of our choices—or are we reacting without realizing it?

In this episode:
• Why media makes us feel “less than”
• Celebrity endorsements vs. authentic influence
• Targeted ads, data mining, and algorithmic persuasion
• Unrealistic expectations and identity loss in the digital age
• The mental health toll of comparison culture
• What it really means to be unmanageable
• Mindful practices to resist manipulation

“It’s much easier to fool someone than to convince them they’re being fooled.”

Take a breath. Check the facts. And most importantly—remember who you are.

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Fishing Without Bait 487: Navigating Anxiety and Uncertainty with Mr. Rogers’ Wisdom

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0400

In Episode 487 of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer is joined by producer Mike Sorg for a heartfelt conversation rooted in the enduring wisdom of Fred Rogers. Together, they explore themes of uncertainty, emotional resilience, and self-acceptance through the lens of full-impact mindfulness.

This episode dives into Mr. Rogers’ most impactful quotes, including “I like you just the way you are,” and how these simple yet profound affirmations can guide us through fear, overwhelm, and self-doubt. Jim and Mike reflect on the concept of “leveling up” in life like a video game—gaining experience, becoming more resilient, and making meaningful choices.

Listeners will hear discussions on:
• Managing emotions by making them “mentionable and manageable”
• Accepting life’s challenges without needing immediate solutions
• The importance of being a helper—or recognizing helpers around you
• The difference between kindness and being “right”
• Embracing who you are and offering that same grace to others

End your day with a moment of mindfulness, self-kindness, and the reminder that you already have something valuable to offer the world.

🧘 “Do a kindness for yourself. Do a kindness for another.”

Fishing Without Bait 390: Behind the Art with Mallory Sherman

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0400

Join host Jim Ellermeyer as he delves deeper into the world of artist Mallory Sherman in this captivating podcast episode. Discover more about Mallory's incredible body of work and the moments of anxiety and happiness that serve as her muse. Gain insights into Mallory's personal journey as she shares her methods for coping with emotions beyond the realm of art. Uncover the motivations behind Mallory's decision to showcase her art on Instagram and witness her growth and improvement through this powerful platform. Tune in for an engaging conversation that explores the intersection of art, emotion, and self-expression.

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Continuing the Conversation with Fatima Rumesa | Fishing Without Bait 297

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0400

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with Fatima Rumesa who is in her residency training in psychology in New York. We talk about what she has seen in her area as her patients are coping with the last year of the pandemic, schizophrenia, access barriers to care, how she dealt with the pandemic, spiritual care, and more!

Fishing Without Bait 259: To Make Better Choices

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0400

Jim Ellermeyer is back with Producer Mike to discuss how we can make better choices. What does that mean? How do we develop our intuition and beginner’s mind to assess situations in our lives with your gut feelings.

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Fishing Without Bait 258: Recovery from Boredom

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0400

Jim Ellermeyer is back with Producer Mike to discuss BOREDOM. What happens when we are left to our own thoughts when we’re making bad decisions and are surrounded by individuals that are encouraging bad decisions and are emotionally needy. How do we attach to better people and places that will help elevate us. How do we deal with boredom and share people.

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Fishing Without Bait 255: Even More Mindful Bits

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 03:15:00 -0400

Jim Ellermeyer is live once again from Highland Park in Pittsburgh, PA to review some bits of wisdom from over the years, including: Buy the Ticket, Words Are Forever, The Five Minute Rule, Naming and, Identify, Immediacy, What We're Not Going to Talk About, What Not to Do and I Choose.

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Fishing Without Bait 254: More Mindful Bits

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0400

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.

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Fishing Without Bait 253: Mindful Bits

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0400

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

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Fishing Without Bait 237: You Are Important

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0400

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.

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AwesomeCast 470: Awesome Your Audio

Sorgatron Media — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 01:00:00 -0500

This week’s episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services. It's cold and snowy here in Pittsburgh, but Chilla and Sorg are braving the elements to bring you this week's tech news, including:

It's time for our Awesome Thing of the Week segment, and Chilla is sharing some Minecraft Minefaire!
Since we're talking about Minecraft, have you checked out Minecraft Earth?
Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is a gem he found from his Apple Arcade. Mini Motorways may be his new obsession.
Sorg and Chilla are sharing some of the games they're playing on Apple Arcade.
Allegheny County is looking to add Tesla to its Sheriff's Office deputy vehicle options.
What better than a life-size Pac-Man maze? What about one within driving distance?
Apple's AR glasses may be a gaming headset?
Niantic will be including more businesses in their real-world AR platform.
Veterans are using an AR app to help manage anxiety.
Adobe is launching Project Awesome Audio to help clean up recordings with a single click.
Netflix may no longer be supported on your device.
How about playing some real-life pinball - - - - - - over the internet?
We're checking in on Neko the Cat.
PokemonGO will let you play with your friends' monster pals in AR.

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Fishing Without Bait 191: Ending the Cycle with Emily

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 07 May 2019 01:00:00 -0400

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Emily wrap their conversation talking more about her cycle of cleaning up and jail, getting sober along with her father, snapping her out of the cycle, the things she had done because of drugs, the sense of relief one day realizing she was done, participating in her meetings, finally being able to listen to her authentic self.

“Everyone has a little turmoil. That’s what makes us exciting.”

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Fishing Without Bait 189: Identity with Emily

Sorgatron Media — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 13:00:00 -0400

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Emily for the next few episodes to discuss her path to recovery. We look at her self esteem and identity growing up, getting into drinking and doing drugs at a young age, reacting to his brother’s death, and losing herself.

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