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Fishing Without Bait 500: Turning Pain Into Purpose with Shane Chojnacki

January 27th, 2026  |  18 mins 56 secs

faith and recovery, holistic wellness, life perspective, mental health, men’s wellness, mind body spirit, mindfulness podcast, mindfulness practice, mindset coaching, overcoming adversity, personal growth, purpose driven living, recovery community, resilience, shane chojnacki, sobriety and wellness, transformation stories, victor benjamin

In Fishing Without Bait 500, we continue Part 3 of our conversation with Shane Chojnacki, also known as pro wrestler The Savage Gentleman Victor Benjamin. Shane shares how adversity, faith, and mindful choice helped him turn career loss, injury, and personal upheaval into purpose-driven living. This episode focuses on perspective, resilience, and creating a life you don’t need a vacation from.

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.

Fishing Without Bait 498: Refusing to Let My Past Define Me with Shane Chojnacki

January 13th, 2026  |  22 mins 24 secs

acceptance and change, action and effort, addiction recovery themes, athlete mindset, behavioral change, betting on yourself, breaking the cycle, childhood adversity, choosing a better path, combat sports mindset, discipline, fighter mentality, growing up in poverty, inspirational podcast, learning from mistakes, life choices, manifestation mindset, mental health, mental wellness, mindfulness podcast, mindfulness practices, mindset, motivation through action, never settle, overcoming adversity, personal growth, personal responsibility, professional wrestler interview, recovery podcast, recovery stories, resilience, self awareness, self improvement, shane chojnacki, speaking intentions, taking responsibility, trauma and resilience, victor benjamin, wise mind

In Part 1 of of our discussion, Jim Ellermeyer sits down with Shane Chojnacki — professional fighter, trainer, and pro wrestler known as Victor Benjamin — for a powerful conversation about resilience, choice, and refusing to let your past define your future. Shane shares his journey growing up in difficult circumstances, learning from the mistakes of others, and choosing action and effort over excuses. This episode explores how real change begins with conscious decisions, mindful action, and the courage to bet on yourself.

Fishing Without Bait 496: Clearing the Etch-A-Sketch: Letting Go of What Isn’t Ours

December 16th, 2025  |  21 mins 18 secs

breathwork, emotional healing, emotional regulation, fishing without bait, grounding exercises, healing the past, letting go, mental health podcast, mindfulness podcast, mindfulness practices, mindfulness tools, present moment awareness, recovery from life, recovery podcast, santina grace, self growth, trauma healing

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.

Fishing Without Bait 494: The Myth of Productivity & the Path to Real Joy with Santina Grace

December 2nd, 2025  |  27 mins 49 secs

anxiety relief, clairvoyant medium, coping skills, emotional healing, emotional resilience, fear and anxiety, finding joy, gratitude practice, grounding techniques, inner peace, joy, mental health, mental wellness, mindfulness, mindfulness journey, mindfulness podcast, mindfulness tips, overcoming fear, personal growth, present moment awareness, recovery tools, santina grace, self-compassion, self-worth, spiritual guidance, spirituality, stress management, trauma healing

Clairvoyant medium Santina Grace returns for a powerful conversation about finding joy in a chaotic world. Jim and Santina explore the myth of productivity, how fear shapes anxiety, how to anchor yourself through gratitude and memories, and how to reclaim your inner peace—even when life feels overwhelming.

Fishing Without Bait 492: A Culture Of Guilt Imposed By Religious Structure

November 18th, 2025  |  15 mins 34 secs

12-step recovery, acceptance, behavior health, compassion, emotional healing, fishing without bait, healing journey, intentional living, jim ellermeyer, letting go, mental health, mindfulness, mindfulness podcast, personal development, recovery, recovery podcast, resilience, self-discovery, self-growth, spiritual wellness, stress management, surrender

In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer guides listeners through one of the most transformative practices in mindfulness and recovery: letting go. Whether it’s old fears, expectations, resentments, or the emotional weight we’ve carried for years, Jim explains how release is not weakness—it’s liberation.

Fishing Without Bait 491: Discover Your Inherent Truths: The Secret to Confidence & Self-Worth

November 11th, 2025  |  17 mins 48 secs

breathing techniques for anxiety, confidence building, creating your own life, daily gratitude practice, emotional resilience, emotional wellness, fear of judgment, identity and values, inherent truths, inner peace practices, jim ellermeyer, letting go of fear, living without expectations, mental health podcast, mindful living, mindfulness exercises, mindfulness podcast, overcoming self-doubt, personal development tools, personal growth, positive affirmations, recovery and mindfulness, self-awareness techniques, self-discovery, self-worth

In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, counselor and mindfulness guide Jim Ellermeyer takes listeners on a thoughtful and practical journey into the world of inherent truths—the deep personal values and qualities that define who we really are beneath expectations, judgment, and fear.

Jim opens the conversation by reminding us that self-discovery isn’t about finding a ready-made identity—it’s about creating ourselves with honesty, open-mindedness, and a willingness to try. He introduces the idea that inherent truths are fundam

Fishing Without Bait 490: What Would Jesus Say to Today’s World Leaders?

November 3rd, 2025  |  16 mins 44 secs

behavioral health, compassion, emotional awareness, empathy, empathy in leadership, faith, fishing without bait, forgiveness, good samaritan, honesty, hope, humility, inspiration, integrity, jesus of nazareth, jim ellermeyer, justice, kindness, leadership, mental health, mike sorg, mindfulness, mindfulness podcast, moral courage, moral responsibility, motivation, peace, personal growth, podcast, positivity, reconciliation, self compassion, self improvement, self reflection, servant leadership, spiritual growth, spirituality, truth

In Episode 490, Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike Sorg explore what leadership truly means through the lens of Jesus of Nazareth. From the radical humility and servant leadership he modeled 2,000 years ago to his timeless call for justice and compassion, Jim examines how these teachings apply to the world’s political and social climate today.

Fishing Without Bait 489: Stochastic Rhetoric: The Scary Trick Politicians Use to Manipulate Minds

October 28th, 2025  |  20 mins 19 secs

anxiety reduction, behavioral health, choose kindness, cognitive bias, compassion, critical thinking, dog whistle politics, emotional intelligence, fear and awareness, fishing without bait, free thinking, information overload, jim ellermeyer, kindness, media literacy, media manipulation, mental health, mike sorg, mindful communication, mindfulness, mindfulness podcast, misinformation, obfuscation, plausible deniability, podcast, political language, politics and psychology, random acts of kindness, self awareness, social awareness, stochastic rhetoric

In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike Sorg wade into some deep—and dangerous—waters. Together, they explore how stochastic rhetoric and obfuscation have become the most powerful tools in modern political communication.

What do those words mean? In short, they describe how leaders and media use vague, coded, or confusing language to manipulate emotions, create division, and dodge accountability. From “dog whistles” to “plausible deniability,” Jim explains how these tactics quietly shape behavior and beliefs—without ever saying things outright.

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

October 21st, 2025  |  20 mins 19 secs

advertising influence, algorithmic persuasion, anxiety, behavioral health, celebrity endorsements, comparison culture, consumerism, critical thinking, digital detox, emotional advertising, emotional intelligence, fishing without bait, fomo, identity loss, influencer culture, insecurity, jim ellermeyer, marketing psychology, media literacy, media manipulation, mental health, mike sorg, mindfulness, mindfulness podcast, recovery podcast, self-awareness, self-discovery, self-reflection, social media addiction, targeted ads

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?