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Fishing Without Bait 498: Refusing to Let My Past Define Me with Shane Chojnacki
January 13th, 2026 | 22 mins 24 secs
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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.
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Fishing Without Bait 443: Stewardship and Sobriety: Navigating Recovery with Tara From keepcomingback.net
October 29th, 2024 | Season 11 | 25 mins 22 secs
12-step philosophy, addiction journey, alcoholics anonymous, community support, fishing without bait, higher power, hope and healing, jim ellermeyer, keepcomingback.net, life challenges, material stewardship, mindfulness, overcoming fear, personal growth, podcast guest, recovery, recovery stories, sobriety, spiritual growth, tara interview
In this insightful episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back Tara from the KeepComingBack.net podcast. Tara discusses her mission of sharing recovery journeys through modern speaker tapes, offering listeners the chance to hear individuals’ paths to sobriety and hope. The conversation delves into deep themes of ownership and stewardship, particularly in the context of 12-step philosophy, where individuals are seen as stewards rather than owners of people and possessions. Tara opens up about balancing her material success with her higher power’s influence, viewing her resources as tools for community support rather than personal gain. They also explore the pervasive role of fear, as highlighted in the recovery journey, and how spiritual growth aids in addressing it. This episode is a profound look at shared experiences, hope, and personal growth in the recovery journey, appealing to listeners seeking encouragement and wisdom in life’s challenges.Are you finding benefit from this show? We appreciate any support with our Patreon page! Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait !