web01.fireside.fm Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:45:21 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Sorgatron Media Master Feed - Episodes Tagged with “Emotional Regulation” https://sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm/tags/emotional%20regulation Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500 Sorgatron Media is producing a series of Podcasts in the Entertainment, Music, and Technology genres. This is a feed of everything we do on a weekly basis for an all inclusive collection. Includes: Wrestling Mayhem Show, AwesomeCast, Rambling Movie Minute, Boss Battle, Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, S'eclairer Chatterbox, Good Morning, WWE RAW Wraup Up, Midweek War, Wrestling Game Show and Specials! en-us episodic Sorgatron Media Sorgatron Media is producing a series of Podcasts in the Entertainment, Music, and Technology genres. This is a feed of everything we do on a weekly basis for an all inclusive collection. Includes: Wrestling Mayhem Show, AwesomeCast, Rambling Movie Minute, Boss Battle, Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, S'eclairer Chatterbox, Good Morning, WWE RAW Wraup Up, Midweek War, Wrestling Game Show and Specials! no Sorgatron Media mike@sorgatronmedia.com Fishing Without Bait 499: Shane Chojnacki on Discipline, Failure, and Playing the Film All the Way Through https://sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm/39039 acdf468f-9a30-4962-8910-c8b61084ae77 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media 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. 22:33 no In Fishing Without Bait 499, we continue our conversation with Victor Benjamin, also known as Shane Chojnacki—MMA fighter, boxing coach, and professional wrestler known as The Savage Gentleman. Part 2 dives deeper into the discipline and mindset that shaped Shane’s life. He reflects on learning to “play the film all the way through,” weighing consequences instead of chasing short-term gratification. Shane discusses burnout, stepping away from mixed martial arts, and the emotional toll of working in a system that no longer aligned with his values. The conversation explores the difference between a risk and a gamble, why doing nothing can be the biggest risk of all, and how betting on yourself—when done with clarity and integrity—can lead to meaningful change. Shane also shares powerful insights on separating people from behaviors, personal responsibility, and choosing purpose over financial comfort. This episode is a grounded, honest look at growth, regret, and the courage it takes to walk away from a life that’s no longer serving you. Call to Action: Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player. Support ad-free episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait Pick up our book Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book: https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4 Victor Benjamin, Shane Chojnacki, The Savage Gentleman, mindfulness podcast, full impact mindfulness, discipline, integrity, burnout recovery, betting on yourself, risk vs reward, personal growth, self awareness, emotional regulation, future thinking, consequences of choices, recovery mindset, addiction recovery, 12 step philosophy, resilience, mental toughness, life transitions, purpose over comfort, leaving a toxic job, corrections officer experience, prison system realities, MMA mindset, mixed martial arts life lessons, professional wrestling mindset, athlete mental health, discipline over motivation, long term thinking, self responsibility, character development, overcoming fear In Fishing Without Bait 499, we continue our conversation with Victor Benjamin, also known as Shane Chojnacki—MMA fighter, boxing coach, and professional wrestler known as The Savage Gentleman.

Part 2 dives deeper into the discipline and mindset that shaped Shane’s life. He reflects on learning to “play the film all the way through,” weighing consequences instead of chasing short-term gratification. Shane discusses burnout, stepping away from mixed martial arts, and the emotional toll of working in a system that no longer aligned with his values.

The conversation explores the difference between a risk and a gamble, why doing nothing can be the biggest risk of all, and how betting on yourself—when done with clarity and integrity—can lead to meaningful change. Shane also shares powerful insights on separating people from behaviors, personal responsibility, and choosing purpose over financial comfort.

This episode is a grounded, honest look at growth, regret, and the courage it takes to walk away from a life that’s no longer serving you.

Call to Action:
Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player.
Support ad-free episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait
Pick up our book Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book:
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]]> In Fishing Without Bait 499, we continue our conversation with Victor Benjamin, also known as Shane Chojnacki—MMA fighter, boxing coach, and professional wrestler known as The Savage Gentleman.

Part 2 dives deeper into the discipline and mindset that shaped Shane’s life. He reflects on learning to “play the film all the way through,” weighing consequences instead of chasing short-term gratification. Shane discusses burnout, stepping away from mixed martial arts, and the emotional toll of working in a system that no longer aligned with his values.

The conversation explores the difference between a risk and a gamble, why doing nothing can be the biggest risk of all, and how betting on yourself—when done with clarity and integrity—can lead to meaningful change. Shane also shares powerful insights on separating people from behaviors, personal responsibility, and choosing purpose over financial comfort.

This episode is a grounded, honest look at growth, regret, and the courage it takes to walk away from a life that’s no longer serving you.

Call to Action:
Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player.
Support ad-free episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait
Pick up our book Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book:
https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4

]]> Fishing Without Bait 497: The Stories We Carry — and the Ones We Release with Santina Grace https://sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm/39031 5005cc01-db1e-430c-aa51-1971161c12cb Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media In Part 4 of our conversation with returning guest **Santina Grace**, we explore listening, compassion, and the stories we carry — and the ones we’re ready to release. This episode reflects on mindfulness, choice, and letting go of mental noise in order to live with greater clarity and freedom. 19:39 no In Fishing Without Bait 497, we continue our thoughtful conversation with returning guest Clairvoyant Santina Grace in Part 4 of this series. This episode centers on listening — to ourselves, to others, and to the deeper awareness that helps us release fear, judgment, and mental clutter. Jim Ellermeyer and Santina discuss compassion, choice points, and the stories we hold onto, as well as the freedom that comes from letting them go. Through reflection and shared experience, this conversation invites listeners to slow down, practice mindfulness, and approach life with greater understanding and non-judgment. 🎧 Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player ❤️ Support the show with ad-free episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait (https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait) 📘 Pick up our book Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book: https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4 (https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4) mindfulness, mental health podcast, recovery podcast, emotional wellness, self awareness, personal growth, listening skills, letting go, compassion, non judgment, choice and freedom, mindfulness practice, spiritual growth, inner peace, emotional regulation, mental clarity, empathy, healing conversations, mindfulness and recovery, Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer, Santina Grace, clairvoyant perspectives, life stories, intentional living, mindfulness podcast series, recovery support content In Fishing Without Bait 497, we continue our thoughtful conversation with returning guest Clairvoyant Santina Grace in Part 4 of this series.

This episode centers on listening — to ourselves, to others, and to the deeper awareness that helps us release fear, judgment, and mental clutter. Jim Ellermeyer and Santina discuss compassion, choice points, and the stories we hold onto, as well as the freedom that comes from letting them go.

Through reflection and shared experience, this conversation invites listeners to slow down, practice mindfulness, and approach life with greater understanding and non-judgment.

🎧 Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player
❤️ Support the show with ad-free episodes on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait
📘 Pick up our book Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book:
https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4

]]> In Fishing Without Bait 497, we continue our thoughtful conversation with returning guest Clairvoyant Santina Grace in Part 4 of this series.

This episode centers on listening — to ourselves, to others, and to the deeper awareness that helps us release fear, judgment, and mental clutter. Jim Ellermeyer and Santina discuss compassion, choice points, and the stories we hold onto, as well as the freedom that comes from letting them go.

Through reflection and shared experience, this conversation invites listeners to slow down, practice mindfulness, and approach life with greater understanding and non-judgment.

🎧 Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player
❤️ Support the show with ad-free episodes on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait
📘 Pick up our book Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book:
https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4

]]> Fishing Without Bait 496: Clearing the Etch-A-Sketch: Letting Go of What Isn’t Ours https://sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm/39019 a8b68bbc-aad9-464b-95cf-c3035f153eb7 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500 Sorgatron Media full Sorgatron Media In Fishing Without Bait 496, we continue Part 3 of our conversation with returning guest and Clairvoyant Santina Grace. This episode explores mindfulness, recovery, and healing trauma without reliving the past, using grounding exercises, breathwork, and practical metaphors to help release emotional weight and stay present. 21:18 no In Fishing Without Bait Episode 496 – *Clearing the Etch-A-Sketch: Letting Go of What Isn’t Ours, we continue Part 3 of our conversation with returning guest and Clairvoyant *Santina Grace. This episode focuses on healing trauma without rewriting or reliving the past. Through grounding visualizations, breathwork, and recovery-based insights, Santina and the Fishing Without Bait team discuss how emotional experiences can be deconstructed so they no longer control our present moment. Using metaphors like clearing an Etch-A-Sketch or rooting into the earth through mindful breathing, the conversation highlights how releasing emotional energy that doesn’t belong to us creates space for clarity, neutrality, and joy. We also explore recovery as a universal human process — because everyone is in recovery from something — and how honoring yourself begins with learning to listen. 🎧 *Subscribe to *Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player 💙 Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait 📘 Pick up our book Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book: https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4 Fishing Without Bait, Santina Grace, mindfulness podcast, recovery podcast, trauma healing, emotional healing, letting go, breathwork, grounding exercises, present moment awareness, recovery from life, healing the past, mindfulness practices, mental health podcast, self growth, emotional regulation, mindfulness tools In Fishing Without Bait Episode 496 – *Clearing the Etch-A-Sketch: Letting Go of What Isn’t Ours, we continue Part 3 of our conversation with returning guest and Clairvoyant **Santina Grace. This episode focuses on healing trauma without rewriting or reliving the past. Through grounding visualizations, breathwork, and recovery-based insights, Santina and the *Fishing Without Bait team discuss how emotional experiences can be deconstructed so they no longer control our present moment. Using metaphors like clearing an Etch-A-Sketch or rooting into the earth through mindful breathing, the conversation highlights how releasing emotional energy that doesn’t belong to us creates space for clarity, neutrality, and joy. We also explore recovery as a universal human process — because everyone is in recovery from something — and how honoring yourself begins with learning to listen. 🎧 Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player 💙 Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait 📘 Pick up our book Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book: https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4

]]> In Fishing Without Bait Episode 496 – *Clearing the Etch-A-Sketch: Letting Go of What Isn’t Ours, we continue Part 3 of our conversation with returning guest and Clairvoyant **Santina Grace. This episode focuses on healing trauma without rewriting or reliving the past. Through grounding visualizations, breathwork, and recovery-based insights, Santina and the *Fishing Without Bait team discuss how emotional experiences can be deconstructed so they no longer control our present moment. Using metaphors like clearing an Etch-A-Sketch or rooting into the earth through mindful breathing, the conversation highlights how releasing emotional energy that doesn’t belong to us creates space for clarity, neutrality, and joy. We also explore recovery as a universal human process — because everyone is in recovery from something — and how honoring yourself begins with learning to listen. 🎧 Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player 💙 Support the show on Patreon for ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait 📘 Pick up our book Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book: https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4

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