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Fishing Without Bait 407: Forgiveness And moving forward withDumpster Fire Ryan Zane

February 5th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  19 mins 1 sec

apology, encouragement, forgiveness, forward movement, mental health, mindfulness, personal growth, ryan, self-acceptance, sympathy, therapy, wrestling

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by special guest, pro wrestler Ryan Zane. Together, they dive deep into Ryan's personal journey, discussing the intersections of wrestling, mental health, and the path towards self-improvement. Through candid conversations, they explore themes of forgiveness, the power of apologies, and the importance of encouragement over sympathy. This episode promises to inspire listeners with insights into overcoming life's challenges with mindfulness and resilience, reflecting on both the physical and emotional aspects of wrestling with life's adversities.

Fishing Without Bait 405: Meeting Dumpster Fire Ryan Zane

January 23rd, 2024  |  Season 11  |  20 mins 53 secs

creativity, dreams, heroes, jim ellermeyer, mental health, mindfulness, negativity, personal challenges, personal development, positive thinking., professional wrestling, relationship boundaries, ryan zane, self-acceptance, self-discovery, self-identity

Join us in this captivating episode of our podcast where Jim Ellermeyer, a seasoned behavior health therapist, engages in a profound dialogue with Ryan, a passionate professional wrestler performing as Ryan Zane. Dive into their discussion that traverses the intricate paths of self-discovery, personal development, and the nuances of mental health. Discover how Ryan's intriguing journey into professional wrestling, driven by a mix of curiosity and ambition, parallels the broader challenges of balancing a regular day job with the pursuit of a passion. The episode delves into the metaphorical concept of 'wearing masks' – a theme prevalent in wrestling and in the everyday struggle of aligning one's public persona with their true self. Gain insights from Ryan's reflections on his heroes, particularly Mick Foley, and how they've shaped his aspirations in wrestling and beyond.

Classic Fishing Without Bait 70: Resolutions

December 26th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  9 mins 44 secs

choices, fishing, forgiveness, gratitude, intentions, mindfulness, motivation, perspective

Jim Ellermeyer discusses setting realistic intentions rather than unrealistic new year's resolutions that set us up for failure. The hosts explore how taking responsibility for the choices we make shapes our lives, emphasizing that we have the power to recreate ourselves every day. Suggest shifting perspective to a beginner's mindset and highlight the importance of motivation, gratitude and forgiveness in setting empowered intentions. With insightful perspectives on cultivating mindfulness, this podcast offers thoughtful food for self-reflection as we embark on a new year.

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Intro music: “Life” by Tobu.

Classic Fishing Without Bait 172: The Humanity of it All

December 19th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  23 mins 45 secs

awareness, collective consciousness, compassion, consciousness, empathy, ethics, humanity, mindfulness, personal growth, philosophy, podcast, self-reflection, spirituality, wisdom

Jim Ellermeyer is gearing up for the holidays as we discuss the hurried nature everyone is in, we go back and look at what humanity means. Treating others with compassion regardless of how you know them or your pre conceived notions.

Fishing Without Bait 402: From Pitfalls to New Perspectives

November 28th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  21 mins 7 secs

community, forgiveness, letting go, life purpose, mental health, mindfulness, pittsburgh, podcast, podcastspirituality, pro wrestling, psychedelics, self-care

Join host Jim Ellermeyer and guest Regina Badger as they have an insightful discussion touching on spirituality, mental health, psychedelics, pro wrestling, and more. They explore the uncertainty in life and the call to cultivate community. Regina shares her passion for building a new future centered around meaning and purpose and experience using DBT and Ayahuasca. Tune in to hear Regina's uplifting life perspective rooted in letting go, forgiveness, and doing good for ourselves and others.

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Classic Fishing Without Bait 363: Expectations for the Holidays

November 21st, 2023  |  Season 11  |  14 mins 20 secs

christmas, expectations, family, gifts, holidays, mindfulness, psychology, therapy, time

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike discuss the expectations that cause anxiety around Christmas and the misnomer of Jesus’s birthday.  We discuss why we established December 25 as the holiday. What is important in this season when we are missing our loved ones? 

Fishing Without Bait 400: Are We Listening?

November 7th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  23 mins 46 secs

christianity, discussion, mindfulness, personal growth, pittsburgh, podcast, psychology, religion, spirituality

Regina "Honey" Badger returns to the podcast to discuss her journey back to Christianity. She describes how Jordan Peterson's lectures helped lead her back to God. Regina talks about developing a personal relationship with God, not needing church for that connection. She and Jim discuss the meaning behind Bible stories and not taking them literally. They agree Jesus' message was love and compassion. Regina explains her pro-choice views despite being Christian now, showing complexity around the issue.

Fishing Without Bait 398: Leveling Up with Jessie Notarius

September 5th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  16 mins 14 secs

athletics, behavior therapy, career goals, costumes, dealing with fans, doors open pittsburgh, female wrestler, feud, highland park, interview, jessie notarius, meditation, memories, mental health, mindfulness, mindfulness tour, paying attention, podcast, professional wrestling, social media, sports, tatiana the unwilting, upcoming match, valerie vermin, women in sports, women's wrestling, wrestling

Fishing Without Bait 396: Becoming a Pro Wrestler with Jessie Notarius

August 22nd, 2023  |  Season 11  |  18 mins 27 secs

fishing without bait, jessie notarius, jim ellermeyer, mindfulness, official match, performance, physical conditioning, podcast, pro wrestling, quinn magnum, the unwilting tatiana, theater, wrestling training

In this episode of "Fishing Without Bait," host Jim Ellermeyer chats with Jessie Notarius, aka "The Unwilting Tatiana" in pro wrestling. Discover how she entered wrestling when theater closed, her training with Quinn Magnum, the physical demands, and her remarkable journey to her first official match.

Fishing Without Bait 292: Building a Positive Brand and Team with Ya Jagoff!

May 4th, 2021  |  Season 11  |  20 mins 5 secs

hobby, listening, mindfulness, pittsburgh, podcasting, small business, yajagoff

Jim Ellermeyer is continues his conversation with John Chamberlin and Rachael Rennebeck of www.YaJagoff.com blog and Podcast!  We talk about what’s next for the duo, extending the brand and growing good will and positivity.  How do you focus on the things you can do as a company instead of why you can’t.