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Fishing Without Bait 516: Joanna Lowe on Grief, Art, and Learning to Live Again

May 19th, 2026  |  15 mins 33 secs

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In Part 3 of our conversation with Joanna Lowe, we explore the complicated reality of grief, anger, survival, and support after devastating loss. Joanna shares deeply personal reflections on widowhood, parenting through trauma, and what people can truly do to support someone who is grieving.

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Fishing Without Bait 515: Joanna Lowe on Grief That Changes You Forever

May 12th, 2026  |  23 mins 40 secs

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In Part 2 of our conversation with Joanna Lowe, we explore the deeply personal and life-altering impact of grief after the sudden loss of her husband. Joanna shares how trauma reshaped her identity, faith, and ability to feel, offering an unfiltered look at prolonged grief and recovery. This episode is a powerful reflection on loss, survival, and rediscovery.

Fishing Without Bait 512: From Injury to Insight: Jessie Notarius on Strength & Patience

April 21st, 2026  |  20 mins 18 secs

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In this episode, we wrap up our conversation with Jessie Notarius, aka The Unwilting Tatiana, as she shares her journey through injury, recovery, and resilience. From wrestling setbacks to artistic expression, Jessie reflects on perseverance and finding purpose in adversity.

Fishing Without Bait 448: From Suppressed Anger to Self-Attunement: A Therapist’s Journey with Bronwyn Schweigerdt

December 3rd, 2024  |  Season 11  |  23 mins 55 secs

anger management, boundaries, emotional intelligence, emotional well-being, healing, mental health, mindfulness, self-attunement, shame, suppressed anger, therapy

Dive into an enlightening conversation on Fishing Without Bait with host Jim Ellermeyer as he welcomes Bronwyn Schweigerdt, a psychotherapist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and anger expert. Together, they unravel the complexities of anger, its role in mental health, and its connection to emotions like shame and validation. Bronwyn shares her personal journey through depression, revealing how suppressed anger and societal conditioning shaped her path to becoming a therapist.

Fishing Without Bait 421: Breaking Chains: A Journey of Faith and Healing with Jenni Crumpton Ross

May 14th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  22 mins 38 secs

faith, healing, interfaith dialogue, mental health, mindfulness, personal transformation, religious critique, social justice, spiritual growth, trauma recovery, women's empowerment, yoga

In this enlightening episode of "Fishing Without Bait," host Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Jenni Crumpton Ross, President & CEO of Kula for Karma. Jenni shares her transformative journey from a restrictive evangelical upbringing to advocating for trauma recovery through yoga and mindfulness. She discusses her battle with complex PTSD, her shift from the corporate world to spiritual healing, and her impactful work with marginalized communities. This conversation delves into the power of redefining one’s spirituality for healing and empowerment, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in personal growth and social justice.