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Fishing Without Bait 416: Insights on Resilience and Identity with Mike Oglesbee

April 9th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  22 mins 22 secs

empathy, healing and recovery, life challenges, life coaching, mental health, mental health support, mindfulness, overcoming adversity, personal growth, personal transformation, power of choice, resilience, self-discovery, spiritual journey, wisdom through experience

Host Jim Ellermeyer engages with guest Mike Oglesby in a profound discussion about overcoming life's hurdles, the essence of making personal choices, and the journey towards self-discovery and resilience. Mike shares his personal narrative of estrangement and the transformative realization that individuals possess the power to define their identity and life's direction, contrary to societal impositions and expectations. This conversation delves into the philosophy that life, with its inherent unpredictability and challenges, offers an opportunity for growth and understanding, highlighting the non-existence of fairness as a concept and the importance of responding constructively to life's situations.

Fishing Without Bait 415: Planting Seeds of Change with Mike Ogelsbee

April 2nd, 2024  |  Season 11  |  21 mins 5 secs

conscious choice, embracing imperfections, family estrangement, identity, mental health, overcoming adversity, personal growth, personal transformation, resilience, self-discovery, self-esteem, self-improvement, setting boundaries, societal expectations, toxic environments

In this thought-provoking episode of "Fishing Without Bait," host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes guest Mike Oglesbee for a deep dive into personal transformation, the significance of setting boundaries, and the liberating power of choice. Oglesbee shares his profound journey of overcoming family estrangement and the challenges of growing up in a toxic environment, highlighting the pivotal decision to stand up for himself and the ensuing path to self-discovery. This episode sheds light on the destructive nature of imposed identities and societal expectations, especially on young women, and offers a fresh perspective on embracing imperfections and redefining personal success.

Fishing Without Bait 914: Understanding Hypnotherapy with Mike Oglesbee

March 26th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  21 mins 26 secs

conscious effort, emotional needs, full impact mindfulness, human rights, hypnotherapy, mental health, mindfulness, mindset coaching, negative self-talk, neurolinguistic programming, personal growth, psychology, relationships, self-concept, self-esteem, self-improvement, self-love, self-talk, subconscious mind, transformation

Fishing Without Bait 410: Preparing for Crossing Over with Santina Grace

February 27th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  20 mins 18 secs

afterlife, aura interpretation, cultural beliefs, energy fields, life and death, mindfulness, nature connection, personal growth, reincarnation, spirituality

In this episode of "Fishing Without Bait," host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes guest Santina Grace to explore themes of connection, awareness, and spiritual understanding. Santina shares her insights on the importance of connecting with nature and oneself, the interpretation of energy fields and colors, and her ability to sense the nearing end of life through energy observation. They delve into personal experiences that highlight the significance of mindfulness and the interconnectedness of all things. The conversation also touches on cultural and spiritual beliefs about life, death, and the afterlife, advocating for a mindful approach to life that honors the natural world and our place within it.

Fishing Without Bait 409: The Essence of a Life Worth Living with Santina Grace

February 20th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  23 mins 24 secs

full impact mindfulness, happiness, jim eller meyer, joy, life worth living, mindfulness, personal growth, santina grace

Jim Ellermeyer is joined once again by clairvoyant Santina Grace to delve into the essence of living a fulfilling life through mindfulness. Discover practical advice for incorporating joy into your daily routine and learn how to navigate life's challenges without definitive expectations.

Fishing Without Bait 408: Moving on withDumpster Fire Ryan Zane

February 13th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  20 mins 19 secs

mental health, personal growth, pro wrestling, resilience, self-discovery, self-expression, therapy

Jim Ellermeyer with pro wrestling Ryan Zane about his journey through wrestling and mental health, focusing on self-discovery, the ongoing nature of personal work, and the importance of mental health support. It emphasizes self-creation over finding oneself, advocating for honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness as the only requirements for participation. Ryan discusses the challenges and growth he has experienced, including dealing with mental health issues, the therapeutic process, and the role of pro wrestling in his personal development and expression.

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 403: Lessons from the Brink

January 2nd, 2024  |  Season 11  |  18 mins 31 secs

12-step programs, addiction recovery, behavioral health, compassion, empathy, facing death, fishing, honesty, integrity, letting go, life lessons, mindful living, nature, personal growth, podcast, prescription for living, spirituality

Jim Ellermeyer and Mike discuss life, death, spirituality, and recovery. Jim shares his recent brushes with death and how he faced them without fear due to his spiritual grounding and making amends through recovery. They talk about the importance of living fully in the present moment rather than worrying about the future or past. Jim stresses the value of empowering oneself, identifying fears, always telling the truth, treating people with respect, and carrying positive messages to help others. 

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 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.