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  <title>Fishing Without Bait 537: When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming w/ Melissa Carey</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>What happens when you stop living by everyone else's expectations and begin trusting yourself? In Part 2 of their conversation, Jim Ellermeyer and Melissa Carey explore Reiki, personal healing, and the emotional realities of motherhood, including Melissa's journey toward embracing her own parenting choices.

They also discuss self-worth, identity, and why everyone deserves to feel heard, respected, and understood.

Learn more about Melissa: https://intothespirithealing.life

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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Can you love your children deeply and still struggle with being a parent? Can you find peace with your past without wishing you could change it? And what happens when you finally start trusting your own decisions instead of everyone else's expectations?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In Part 2 of his conversation with Melissa Carey, behavioral health therapist Jim Ellermeyer explores these questions and more on &lt;em&gt;Fishing Without Bait&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Melissa begins by discussing her introduction to Reiki and other energy-based practices, tracing her interests back to her education in music therapy and the mentors who helped shape her path. She explains her approach to Reiki, the importance of personal intention, and why she does not promise specific outcomes from a session.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The conversation takes a deeply personal turn when Melissa discusses raising four children, including the additional demands that can come with special needs. She speaks openly about loving her children while struggling with the responsibilities and expectations of motherhood.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For Melissa, an important turning point came when she realized she was allowing parenting books, family members, teachers, and society to determine how she should raise her children. By deciding to trust her own choices, she began to experience motherhood differently.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Jim and Melissa also examine the expectations placed on women, the importance of self-concept and self-esteem, and the challenge of recognizing what we deserve in relationships.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Jim asks a powerful question: What are the requirements someone must meet to be with you?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Melissa adds an important perspective: How can someone recognize respect, autonomy, or healthy relationships if they've never experienced them?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This episode invites listeners to consider how mindfulness, honesty, self-trust, and personal responsibility can help us build a life that reflects our own values.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with Melissa Carey&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Explore Melissa's work at Into the Spirit Healing:&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://intothespirithealing.life/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://intothespirithealing.life&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Support Fishing Without Bait&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to &lt;em&gt;Fishing Without Bait&lt;/em&gt; on your favorite podcast player so you never miss an episode.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Enjoy ad-free episodes and support our ongoing conversations about mindfulness, recovery, and personal growth on Patreon:&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Continue your mindfulness journey with Jim's book, &lt;em&gt;Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book&lt;/em&gt;:&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&amp;amp;pageSize=4" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&amp;amp;pageSize=4&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Learn more about the podcast:&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.fishingwithoutbait.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.fishingwithoutbait.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Can you love your children deeply and still struggle with being a parent? Can you find peace with your past without wishing you could change it? And what happens when you finally start trusting your own decisions instead of everyone else's expectations?</p>

<p>In Part 2 of his conversation with Melissa Carey, behavioral health therapist Jim Ellermeyer explores these questions and more on <em>Fishing Without Bait</em>.</p>

<p>Melissa begins by discussing her introduction to Reiki and other energy-based practices, tracing her interests back to her education in music therapy and the mentors who helped shape her path. She explains her approach to Reiki, the importance of personal intention, and why she does not promise specific outcomes from a session.</p>

<p>The conversation takes a deeply personal turn when Melissa discusses raising four children, including the additional demands that can come with special needs. She speaks openly about loving her children while struggling with the responsibilities and expectations of motherhood.</p>

<p>For Melissa, an important turning point came when she realized she was allowing parenting books, family members, teachers, and society to determine how she should raise her children. By deciding to trust her own choices, she began to experience motherhood differently.</p>

<p>Jim and Melissa also examine the expectations placed on women, the importance of self-concept and self-esteem, and the challenge of recognizing what we deserve in relationships.</p>

<p>Jim asks a powerful question: What are the requirements someone must meet to be with you?</p>

<p>Melissa adds an important perspective: How can someone recognize respect, autonomy, or healthy relationships if they've never experienced them?</p>

<p>This episode invites listeners to consider how mindfulness, honesty, self-trust, and personal responsibility can help us build a life that reflects our own values.</p>

<p><strong>Connect with Melissa Carey</strong></p>

<p>Explore Melissa's work at Into the Spirit Healing:<br>
<a href="https://intothespirithealing.life/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://intothespirithealing.life</a></p>

<p><strong>Support Fishing Without Bait</strong></p>

<p>Subscribe to <em>Fishing Without Bait</em> on your favorite podcast player so you never miss an episode.</p>

<p>Enjoy ad-free episodes and support our ongoing conversations about mindfulness, recovery, and personal growth on Patreon:<br>
<a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait</a></p>

<p>Continue your mindfulness journey with Jim's book, <em>Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book</em>:<br>
<a href="https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&amp;pageSize=4" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&amp;pageSize=4</a></p>

<p>Learn more about the podcast:<br>
<a href="https://www.fishingwithoutbait.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.fishingwithoutbait.com/</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Can you love your children deeply and still struggle with being a parent? Can you find peace with your past without wishing you could change it? And what happens when you finally start trusting your own decisions instead of everyone else's expectations?</p>

<p>In Part 2 of his conversation with Melissa Carey, behavioral health therapist Jim Ellermeyer explores these questions and more on <em>Fishing Without Bait</em>.</p>

<p>Melissa begins by discussing her introduction to Reiki and other energy-based practices, tracing her interests back to her education in music therapy and the mentors who helped shape her path. She explains her approach to Reiki, the importance of personal intention, and why she does not promise specific outcomes from a session.</p>

<p>The conversation takes a deeply personal turn when Melissa discusses raising four children, including the additional demands that can come with special needs. She speaks openly about loving her children while struggling with the responsibilities and expectations of motherhood.</p>

<p>For Melissa, an important turning point came when she realized she was allowing parenting books, family members, teachers, and society to determine how she should raise her children. By deciding to trust her own choices, she began to experience motherhood differently.</p>

<p>Jim and Melissa also examine the expectations placed on women, the importance of self-concept and self-esteem, and the challenge of recognizing what we deserve in relationships.</p>

<p>Jim asks a powerful question: What are the requirements someone must meet to be with you?</p>

<p>Melissa adds an important perspective: How can someone recognize respect, autonomy, or healthy relationships if they've never experienced them?</p>

<p>This episode invites listeners to consider how mindfulness, honesty, self-trust, and personal responsibility can help us build a life that reflects our own values.</p>

<p><strong>Connect with Melissa Carey</strong></p>

<p>Explore Melissa's work at Into the Spirit Healing:<br>
<a href="https://intothespirithealing.life/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://intothespirithealing.life</a></p>

<p><strong>Support Fishing Without Bait</strong></p>

<p>Subscribe to <em>Fishing Without Bait</em> on your favorite podcast player so you never miss an episode.</p>

<p>Enjoy ad-free episodes and support our ongoing conversations about mindfulness, recovery, and personal growth on Patreon:<br>
<a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait</a></p>

<p>Continue your mindfulness journey with Jim's book, <em>Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book</em>:<br>
<a href="https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&amp;pageSize=4" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&amp;pageSize=4</a></p>

<p>Learn more about the podcast:<br>
<a href="https://www.fishingwithoutbait.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.fishingwithoutbait.com/</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Fishing Without Bait 529: A Reintroduction to Fishing Without Bait</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In Fishing Without Bait 529, Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike return to the heart of the show: living with intention instead of being trapped by expectations. They discuss emotional honesty, the courage to face uncomfortable truths, responding instead of reacting, and remembering that ultimately “we live by moments.”</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;What does it actually mean to &lt;strong&gt;fish without bait?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In Episode 529 of &lt;em&gt;Fishing Without Bait&lt;/em&gt;, behavioral health therapist Jim Ellermeyer sits down with Producer Mike for a return to the fundamental ideas that have shaped the podcast through more than 500 episodes.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;At the center of the conversation is a simple relationship between expectations and serenity:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“The greater your expectations, the lower your serenity. The lower your expectations, the greater your serenity.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Jim and Mike explore the difference between setting rigid expectations and setting intentions. An expectation can turn life into a pass/fail exercise where anything short of a particular outcome feels like failure. An intention gives us direction while allowing us to remain present, curious, and responsive to what actually happens.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;That leads to another question Mike asks himself: &lt;strong&gt;“What am I working so hard to get to?”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Jim's answer is equally simple: &lt;strong&gt;“There is no there.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The conversation expands into emotional honesty and the ways people avoid uncomfortable truths. Jim challenges the automatic response of telling everyone we're “good” when we aren't—including situations where honesty with doctors, loved ones, recovery peers, or ourselves could make a meaningful difference.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;They also discuss the 12-step idea that &lt;strong&gt;“it's our secrets that keep us sick,”&lt;/strong&gt; the discomfort involved in confronting fears and resentments, and the tendency to keep “kicking the emotional can down the road” instead of dealing with what is immediately in front of us.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Mindfulness, as Jim and Mike describe it, isn't escaping daily life or spending hours in meditation. It is practical:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Paying attention on purpose.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;It's pausing before reacting. Questioning assumptions. Making choices based on facts instead of beliefs. Recognizing how our words and actions affect others. And allowing our words to pass through three important gates:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The episode closes by returning to impermanence and non-attachment. Everything and everyone in our lives is shared with us temporarily. Rather than making life meaningless, that understanding can make the present more valuable.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We don't live by years, months, weeks, days, or hours.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We live by moments.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Make this one count.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Continue the Journey&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to &lt;strong&gt;Fishing Without Bait&lt;/strong&gt; on your favorite podcast player.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Support the show and receive ad-free episodes on Patreon:&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Pick up &lt;strong&gt;“Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book”&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&amp;amp;pageSize=4" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&amp;amp;pageSize=4&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What does it actually mean to <strong>fish without bait?</strong></p>

<p>In Episode 529 of <em>Fishing Without Bait</em>, behavioral health therapist Jim Ellermeyer sits down with Producer Mike for a return to the fundamental ideas that have shaped the podcast through more than 500 episodes.</p>

<p>At the center of the conversation is a simple relationship between expectations and serenity:</p>

<p><strong>“The greater your expectations, the lower your serenity. The lower your expectations, the greater your serenity.”</strong></p>

<p>Jim and Mike explore the difference between setting rigid expectations and setting intentions. An expectation can turn life into a pass/fail exercise where anything short of a particular outcome feels like failure. An intention gives us direction while allowing us to remain present, curious, and responsive to what actually happens.</p>

<p>That leads to another question Mike asks himself: <strong>“What am I working so hard to get to?”</strong></p>

<p>Jim's answer is equally simple: <strong>“There is no there.”</strong></p>

<p>The conversation expands into emotional honesty and the ways people avoid uncomfortable truths. Jim challenges the automatic response of telling everyone we're “good” when we aren't—including situations where honesty with doctors, loved ones, recovery peers, or ourselves could make a meaningful difference.</p>

<p>They also discuss the 12-step idea that <strong>“it's our secrets that keep us sick,”</strong> the discomfort involved in confronting fears and resentments, and the tendency to keep “kicking the emotional can down the road” instead of dealing with what is immediately in front of us.</p>

<p>Mindfulness, as Jim and Mike describe it, isn't escaping daily life or spending hours in meditation. It is practical:</p>

<p><strong>Paying attention on purpose.</strong></p>

<p>It's pausing before reacting. Questioning assumptions. Making choices based on facts instead of beliefs. Recognizing how our words and actions affect others. And allowing our words to pass through three important gates:</p>

<p><strong>Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?</strong></p>

<p>The episode closes by returning to impermanence and non-attachment. Everything and everyone in our lives is shared with us temporarily. Rather than making life meaningless, that understanding can make the present more valuable.</p>

<p>We don't live by years, months, weeks, days, or hours.</p>

<p><strong>We live by moments.</strong></p>

<p>Make this one count.</p>

<h3>Continue the Journey</h3>

<p>Subscribe to <strong>Fishing Without Bait</strong> on your favorite podcast player.</p>

<p>Support the show and receive ad-free episodes on Patreon:<br>
<a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait</a></p>

<p>Pick up <strong>“Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book”</strong>:<br>
<a href="https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&amp;pageSize=4" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&amp;pageSize=4</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What does it actually mean to <strong>fish without bait?</strong></p>

<p>In Episode 529 of <em>Fishing Without Bait</em>, behavioral health therapist Jim Ellermeyer sits down with Producer Mike for a return to the fundamental ideas that have shaped the podcast through more than 500 episodes.</p>

<p>At the center of the conversation is a simple relationship between expectations and serenity:</p>

<p><strong>“The greater your expectations, the lower your serenity. The lower your expectations, the greater your serenity.”</strong></p>

<p>Jim and Mike explore the difference between setting rigid expectations and setting intentions. An expectation can turn life into a pass/fail exercise where anything short of a particular outcome feels like failure. An intention gives us direction while allowing us to remain present, curious, and responsive to what actually happens.</p>

<p>That leads to another question Mike asks himself: <strong>“What am I working so hard to get to?”</strong></p>

<p>Jim's answer is equally simple: <strong>“There is no there.”</strong></p>

<p>The conversation expands into emotional honesty and the ways people avoid uncomfortable truths. Jim challenges the automatic response of telling everyone we're “good” when we aren't—including situations where honesty with doctors, loved ones, recovery peers, or ourselves could make a meaningful difference.</p>

<p>They also discuss the 12-step idea that <strong>“it's our secrets that keep us sick,”</strong> the discomfort involved in confronting fears and resentments, and the tendency to keep “kicking the emotional can down the road” instead of dealing with what is immediately in front of us.</p>

<p>Mindfulness, as Jim and Mike describe it, isn't escaping daily life or spending hours in meditation. It is practical:</p>

<p><strong>Paying attention on purpose.</strong></p>

<p>It's pausing before reacting. Questioning assumptions. Making choices based on facts instead of beliefs. Recognizing how our words and actions affect others. And allowing our words to pass through three important gates:</p>

<p><strong>Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?</strong></p>

<p>The episode closes by returning to impermanence and non-attachment. Everything and everyone in our lives is shared with us temporarily. Rather than making life meaningless, that understanding can make the present more valuable.</p>

<p>We don't live by years, months, weeks, days, or hours.</p>

<p><strong>We live by moments.</strong></p>

<p>Make this one count.</p>

<h3>Continue the Journey</h3>

<p>Subscribe to <strong>Fishing Without Bait</strong> on your favorite podcast player.</p>

<p>Support the show and receive ad-free episodes on Patreon:<br>
<a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait</a></p>

<p>Pick up <strong>“Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book”</strong>:<br>
<a href="https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&amp;pageSize=4" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&amp;pageSize=4</a></p>]]>
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  <title>Fishing Without Bait 914: Understanding Hypnotherapy with Mike Oglesbee</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:duration>21:26</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of "Fishing Without Bait," host Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Mike Oglesbee, a seasoned mindset coach and hypnotherapist. They delve into the transformative power of the mind and the journey to self-improvement through full impact mindfulness. Mike shares his path from curiosity in psychology to becoming a hypnotherapist, emphasizing the importance of self-talk and the conscious effort needed alongside hypnotherapy for lasting change. They discuss the crucial role of love in personal growth, the impact of emotional needs, and strategies for breaking negative self-talk and emotional impulsive decisions. The conversation also covers the significance of self-concept, self-esteem, and the fundamental human rights in relationships. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on unlocking your potential by aligning your subconscious and conscious minds through mindfulness and self-compassion.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Find out more about Mike Oglesbee at &lt;a href="http://www.mikeoglesbee.com" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;www.mikeoglesbee.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Are you finding benefit from this show? &amp;nbsp;We appreciate any support with our Patreon page! &amp;nbsp;Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at &lt;a href="http://www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait&lt;/a&gt; !&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! &lt;/p&gt;</description>
  <itunes:keywords>mindfulness, hypnotherapy, self-improvement, mindset coaching, self-talk, personal growth, mental health, subconscious mind, conscious effort, self-love, emotional needs, negative self-talk, self-concept, self-esteem, human rights, relationships, transformation, psychology, neurolinguistic programming, full impact mindfulness</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of "Fishing Without Bait," host Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Mike Oglesbee, a seasoned mindset coach and hypnotherapist. They delve into the transformative power of the mind and the journey to self-improvement through full impact mindfulness. Mike shares his path from curiosity in psychology to becoming a hypnotherapist, emphasizing the importance of self-talk and the conscious effort needed alongside hypnotherapy for lasting change. They discuss the crucial role of love in personal growth, the impact of emotional needs, and strategies for breaking negative self-talk and emotional impulsive decisions. The conversation also covers the significance of self-concept, self-esteem, and the fundamental human rights in relationships. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on unlocking your potential by aligning your subconscious and conscious minds through mindfulness and self-compassion.</p>

<p>Find out more about Mike Oglesbee at <a href="http://www.mikeoglesbee.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.mikeoglesbee.com</a></p>

<p>Are you finding benefit from this show? &nbsp;We appreciate any support with our Patreon page! &nbsp;Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait" rel="nofollow noopener">www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait</a> !</p>

<p>Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! </p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of "Fishing Without Bait," host Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Mike Oglesbee, a seasoned mindset coach and hypnotherapist. They delve into the transformative power of the mind and the journey to self-improvement through full impact mindfulness. Mike shares his path from curiosity in psychology to becoming a hypnotherapist, emphasizing the importance of self-talk and the conscious effort needed alongside hypnotherapy for lasting change. They discuss the crucial role of love in personal growth, the impact of emotional needs, and strategies for breaking negative self-talk and emotional impulsive decisions. The conversation also covers the significance of self-concept, self-esteem, and the fundamental human rights in relationships. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on unlocking your potential by aligning your subconscious and conscious minds through mindfulness and self-compassion.</p>

<p>Find out more about Mike Oglesbee at <a href="http://www.mikeoglesbee.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.mikeoglesbee.com</a></p>

<p>Are you finding benefit from this show? &nbsp;We appreciate any support with our Patreon page! &nbsp;Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait" rel="nofollow noopener">www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait</a> !</p>

<p>Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! </p>]]>
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  <title>Wrestling Mayhem Show 712: Wrestling Dad</title>
  <link>https://sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm/3439</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Sorgatron Media</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Comedian Aaron Kleiber rejoins the show to cope with the state of pro wrestling.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:26:15</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This week’s episode brought to you by &lt;a href="http://www.indywrestling.us/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Indy Wrestling US&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://www.sliceonbroadway.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Slice on Broadway&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href="https://www.sidekickmediaservices.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Sidekick Media Services&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Comedian Aaron Kleiber rejoins the show to cope with the state of pro wrestling, including:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Aaron Kleiber talks about his year of watching only women's wrestling with his daughters&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;We talk about parenting tips and influential fathers in pro wrestling&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;We take a look at Matt and Jenn Carlins' pro wrestling relationship&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;Plus some news and notes from the week&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;What did you learn from pro wrestling this week?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Follow our stable on Twitter: Aaron Kleiber (@AaronKleiber ), Mainstream Matt (@mainstreammat), Ronnie Starks, Sorg (&lt;a href="http://www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-mayhem-show-706-social-distancing-battle-royal/twitter.com/Sorgatron" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;@Sorgatron&lt;/a&gt;),  and Mad Mike (&lt;a href="http://www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-mayhem-show-706-social-distancing-battle-royal/twitter.com/MadMike4883" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;@MadMike4883&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div&gt;If you are in Pittsburgh, you’ve got to go to Slice on Broadway (&lt;a href="https://www.twitter.com/Pgh_Slice" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;@Pgh_Slice&lt;/a&gt;) and get their food! (&lt;a href="http://www.sliceonbroadway.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;sliceonbroadway.com&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div&gt;**A special shout out to our &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Manager Level&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Patreon supporters Occupy Pro Wrestling (&lt;a href="http://www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-mayhem-show-706-social-distancing-battle-royal/twitter.com/power2thesmarks" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;@power2thesmarks&lt;/a&gt;), Mad Mike (&lt;a href="http://www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-mayhem-show-706-social-distancing-battle-royal/twitter.com/MadMike4883" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;@MadMike4883&lt;/a&gt;), and Farnsworth Investments (&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/jworth" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;@jworth&lt;/a&gt;)**&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div&gt;You can support the show at &lt;a href="http://www.patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow&lt;/a&gt;! Go to &lt;a href="http://www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;wrestlingmayhemshow.com&lt;/a&gt; for more entertainment!&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div&gt;Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at &lt;a href="http://www.indywrestling.network/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;www.indywrestling.network&lt;/a&gt;. For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content.&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div&gt;Thanks to Basick Sickness (&lt;a href="https://www.twitter.com/basicksickness" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;@basicksickness&lt;/a&gt;) for the awesome intro for the show.&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div&gt;Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and video&lt;/div&gt;</description>
  <itunes:keywords>wwe raw, wrestlemania, charlotte flair, asuka, dads, parenting, relationships, </itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p><strong>This week’s episode brought to you by <a href="http://www.indywrestling.us/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Indy Wrestling US</a>, <a href="http://www.sliceonbroadway.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Slice on Broadway</a>, and <a href="https://www.sidekickmediaservices.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sidekick Media Services</a>.</strong></p>

<p>Comedian Aaron Kleiber rejoins the show to cope with the state of pro wrestling, including:</p>

<ul>
    <li>Aaron Kleiber talks about his year of watching only women's wrestling with his daughters</li>
    <li>We talk about parenting tips and influential fathers in pro wrestling</li>
    <li>We take a look at Matt and Jenn Carlins' pro wrestling relationship</li>
    <li>Plus some news and notes from the week</li>
    <li>What did you learn from pro wrestling this week?</li>
</ul>

<p>Follow our stable on Twitter: Aaron Kleiber (@AaronKleiber ), Mainstream Matt (@mainstreammat), Ronnie Starks, Sorg (<a href="http://www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-mayhem-show-706-social-distancing-battle-royal/twitter.com/Sorgatron" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@Sorgatron</a>),  and Mad Mike (<a href="http://www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-mayhem-show-706-social-distancing-battle-royal/twitter.com/MadMike4883" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@MadMike4883</a>)</p>

<div>If you are in Pittsburgh, you’ve got to go to Slice on Broadway (<a href="https://www.twitter.com/Pgh_Slice" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@Pgh_Slice</a>) and get their food! (<a href="http://www.sliceonbroadway.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sliceonbroadway.com</a>)</div>

<div></div>

<div>**A special shout out to our <em><strong>Manager Level</strong></em> Patreon supporters Occupy Pro Wrestling (<a href="http://www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-mayhem-show-706-social-distancing-battle-royal/twitter.com/power2thesmarks" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@power2thesmarks</a>), Mad Mike (<a href="http://www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-mayhem-show-706-social-distancing-battle-royal/twitter.com/MadMike4883" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@MadMike4883</a>), and Farnsworth Investments (<a href="https://twitter.com/jworth" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@jworth</a>)**</div>

<div></div>

<div>You can support the show at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow</a>! Go to <a href="http://www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">wrestlingmayhemshow.com</a> for more entertainment!</div>

<div></div>

<div>Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at <a href="http://www.indywrestling.network/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.indywrestling.network</a>. For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content.</div>

<div></div>

<div>Thanks to Basick Sickness (<a href="https://www.twitter.com/basicksickness" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@basicksickness</a>) for the awesome intro for the show.</div>

<div></div>

<div>Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and video</div>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p><strong>This week’s episode brought to you by <a href="http://www.indywrestling.us/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Indy Wrestling US</a>, <a href="http://www.sliceonbroadway.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Slice on Broadway</a>, and <a href="https://www.sidekickmediaservices.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sidekick Media Services</a>.</strong></p>

<p>Comedian Aaron Kleiber rejoins the show to cope with the state of pro wrestling, including:</p>

<ul>
    <li>Aaron Kleiber talks about his year of watching only women's wrestling with his daughters</li>
    <li>We talk about parenting tips and influential fathers in pro wrestling</li>
    <li>We take a look at Matt and Jenn Carlins' pro wrestling relationship</li>
    <li>Plus some news and notes from the week</li>
    <li>What did you learn from pro wrestling this week?</li>
</ul>

<p>Follow our stable on Twitter: Aaron Kleiber (@AaronKleiber ), Mainstream Matt (@mainstreammat), Ronnie Starks, Sorg (<a href="http://www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-mayhem-show-706-social-distancing-battle-royal/twitter.com/Sorgatron" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@Sorgatron</a>),  and Mad Mike (<a href="http://www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-mayhem-show-706-social-distancing-battle-royal/twitter.com/MadMike4883" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@MadMike4883</a>)</p>

<div>If you are in Pittsburgh, you’ve got to go to Slice on Broadway (<a href="https://www.twitter.com/Pgh_Slice" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@Pgh_Slice</a>) and get their food! (<a href="http://www.sliceonbroadway.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sliceonbroadway.com</a>)</div>

<div></div>

<div>**A special shout out to our <em><strong>Manager Level</strong></em> Patreon supporters Occupy Pro Wrestling (<a href="http://www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-mayhem-show-706-social-distancing-battle-royal/twitter.com/power2thesmarks" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@power2thesmarks</a>), Mad Mike (<a href="http://www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/wrestling-mayhem-show-706-social-distancing-battle-royal/twitter.com/MadMike4883" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@MadMike4883</a>), and Farnsworth Investments (<a href="https://twitter.com/jworth" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@jworth</a>)**</div>

<div></div>

<div>You can support the show at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow</a>! Go to <a href="http://www.wrestlingmayhemshow.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">wrestlingmayhemshow.com</a> for more entertainment!</div>

<div></div>

<div>Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at <a href="http://www.indywrestling.network/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.indywrestling.network</a>. For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content.</div>

<div></div>

<div>Thanks to Basick Sickness (<a href="https://www.twitter.com/basicksickness" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@basicksickness</a>) for the awesome intro for the show.</div>

<div></div>

<div>Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW us on Facebook for updates and video</div>]]>
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  <title>Fishing Without Bait 213: Relationships that Enhance You with Joanna Lowe</title>
  <link>https://sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm/3187</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Sorgatron Media</author>
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  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe  as they wrap their discussion about relationships by looking at how we view our own relationships, realizing incompatibilities, and meeting someone’s needs, her requirements for a best friend, who would later become a personal relationship, and more!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>20:08</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p class=""&gt;Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as they wrap their discussion about relationships by looking at how we view our own relationships, realizing incompatibilities, and meeting someone’s needs, her requirements for a best friend, who would later become a personal relationship, and more!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=""&gt;Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at &lt;a href="http://cupajoproductions.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;www.cupajoproductions.com&lt;/a&gt; or experience her spoken word music at &lt;a href="http://www.joannalowepoetry.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;www.joannalowepoetry.com&lt;/a&gt;. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of &lt;a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80114855" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Mindhunter on Netflix&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=""&gt;Subscribe to our Podcast on &lt;a href="https://itun.es/i6Lv3J5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;iTunes&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fishing-without-bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Stitcher&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iv4f7utkoynri57yuzsvewuj44m?t=Fishing_Without_Bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Google Music&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Fishing-Without-Bait-p823762/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;TuneIn&lt;/a&gt; or look for it on your favorite &lt;a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-download-listen-to-podcasts-android-ios-iphone/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Podcatcher&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  <itunes:keywords> Relationships, self worth, mindfulness, toxic relationships </itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p class="">Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as they wrap their discussion about relationships by looking at how we view our own relationships, realizing incompatibilities, and meeting someone’s needs, her requirements for a best friend, who would later become a personal relationship, and more!</p>

<p class="">Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at <a href="http://cupajoproductions.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.cupajoproductions.com</a> or experience her spoken word music at <a href="http://www.joannalowepoetry.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.joannalowepoetry.com</a>. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80114855" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mindhunter on Netflix</a>!</p>

<p class="">Subscribe to our Podcast on <a href="https://itun.es/i6Lv3J5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fishing-without-bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iv4f7utkoynri57yuzsvewuj44m?t=Fishing_Without_Bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Music</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Fishing-Without-Bait-p823762/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TuneIn</a> or look for it on your favorite <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-download-listen-to-podcasts-android-ios-iphone/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Podcatcher</a>!</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p class="">Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as they wrap their discussion about relationships by looking at how we view our own relationships, realizing incompatibilities, and meeting someone’s needs, her requirements for a best friend, who would later become a personal relationship, and more!</p>

<p class="">Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at <a href="http://cupajoproductions.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.cupajoproductions.com</a> or experience her spoken word music at <a href="http://www.joannalowepoetry.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.joannalowepoetry.com</a>. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80114855" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mindhunter on Netflix</a>!</p>

<p class="">Subscribe to our Podcast on <a href="https://itun.es/i6Lv3J5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fishing-without-bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iv4f7utkoynri57yuzsvewuj44m?t=Fishing_Without_Bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Music</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Fishing-Without-Bait-p823762/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TuneIn</a> or look for it on your favorite <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-download-listen-to-podcasts-android-ios-iphone/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Podcatcher</a>!</p>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Fishing Without Bait 212: Emotions and Relationships with Joanna Lowe</title>
  <link>https://sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm/3179</link>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Sorgatron Media</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e7983696-8d34-463d-aefd-d6dabf5bcdcc/4b067dd4-8f22-402f-9fd1-b06aed41658d.mp3" length="9022817" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <itunes:author>Sorgatron Media</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she talks about templates and what we love in life, separating who people are from who they say they are, other people’s ideas of needing to be in a commitment,  escaping “happily ever after”,  what it means to be married, allowing the emotions to happen and let them heal you.  
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  <itunes:duration>18:14</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://cdn.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/e/e7983696-8d34-463d-aefd-d6dabf5bcdcc/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>&lt;p class=""&gt;Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she talks about templates and what we love in life, separating who people are from who they say they are, other people’s ideas of needing to be in a commitment, escaping “happily ever after”, what it means to be married, allowing the emotions to happen and let them heal you.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=""&gt;Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at &lt;a href="http://cupajoproductions.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;www.cupajoproductions.com&lt;/a&gt; or experience her spoken word music at &lt;a href="http://www.joannalowepoetry.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;www.joannalowepoetry.com&lt;/a&gt;. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of &lt;a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80114855" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Mindhunter on Netflix&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=""&gt;Subscribe to our Podcast on &lt;a href="https://itun.es/i6Lv3J5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;iTunes&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fishing-without-bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Stitcher&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iv4f7utkoynri57yuzsvewuj44m?t=Fishing_Without_Bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Google Music&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Fishing-Without-Bait-p823762/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;TuneIn&lt;/a&gt; or look for it on your favorite &lt;a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-download-listen-to-podcasts-android-ios-iphone/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Podcatcher&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  <itunes:keywords> Relationships, self worth, mindfulness, hurt, marriage, </itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p class="">Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she talks about templates and what we love in life, separating who people are from who they say they are, other people’s ideas of needing to be in a commitment, escaping “happily ever after”, what it means to be married, allowing the emotions to happen and let them heal you.</p>

<p class="">Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at <a href="http://cupajoproductions.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.cupajoproductions.com</a> or experience her spoken word music at <a href="http://www.joannalowepoetry.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.joannalowepoetry.com</a>. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80114855" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mindhunter on Netflix</a>!</p>

<p class="">Subscribe to our Podcast on <a href="https://itun.es/i6Lv3J5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fishing-without-bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iv4f7utkoynri57yuzsvewuj44m?t=Fishing_Without_Bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Music</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Fishing-Without-Bait-p823762/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TuneIn</a> or look for it on your favorite <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-download-listen-to-podcasts-android-ios-iphone/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Podcatcher</a>!</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p class="">Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she talks about templates and what we love in life, separating who people are from who they say they are, other people’s ideas of needing to be in a commitment, escaping “happily ever after”, what it means to be married, allowing the emotions to happen and let them heal you.</p>

<p class="">Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at <a href="http://cupajoproductions.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.cupajoproductions.com</a> or experience her spoken word music at <a href="http://www.joannalowepoetry.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.joannalowepoetry.com</a>. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80114855" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mindhunter on Netflix</a>!</p>

<p class="">Subscribe to our Podcast on <a href="https://itun.es/i6Lv3J5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fishing-without-bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iv4f7utkoynri57yuzsvewuj44m?t=Fishing_Without_Bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Music</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Fishing-Without-Bait-p823762/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TuneIn</a> or look for it on your favorite <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-download-listen-to-podcasts-android-ios-iphone/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Podcatcher</a>!</p>]]>
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  <title>Fishing Without Bait 211: Adolescent Relationships with Joanna Lowe</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2019 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>Sorgatron Media</author>
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  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Sorgatron Media</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she talks about adolescents  and feeling like one is being heard, feeling helpless to help someone through their emotional trauma, and persueing someone who does not value you. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>17:30</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p class=""&gt;Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she talks about adolescents and feeling like one is being heard, feeling helpless to help someone through their emotional trauma, and persuing someone who does not value you.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=""&gt;Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at &lt;a href="http://cupajoproductions.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;www.cupajoproductions.com&lt;/a&gt; or experience her spoken word music at &lt;a href="http://www.joannalowepoetry.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;www.joannalowepoetry.com&lt;/a&gt;. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of &lt;a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80114855" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Mindhunter on Netflix&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class=""&gt;Subscribe to our Podcast on &lt;a href="https://itun.es/i6Lv3J5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;iTunes&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fishing-without-bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Stitcher&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iv4f7utkoynri57yuzsvewuj44m?t=Fishing_Without_Bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Google Music&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Fishing-Without-Bait-p823762/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;TuneIn&lt;/a&gt; or look for it on your favorite &lt;a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-download-listen-to-podcasts-android-ios-iphone/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Podcatcher&lt;/a&gt;! Also, check us out streaming on &lt;a href="https://michael-sorg-4djq.squarespace.com/#" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;The River's Edge&lt;/a&gt; online radio!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  <itunes:keywords>adolescence , Relationships , emotions</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p class="">Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she talks about adolescents and feeling like one is being heard, feeling helpless to help someone through their emotional trauma, and persuing someone who does not value you.</p>

<p class="">Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at <a href="http://cupajoproductions.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.cupajoproductions.com</a> or experience her spoken word music at <a href="http://www.joannalowepoetry.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.joannalowepoetry.com</a>. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80114855" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mindhunter on Netflix</a>!</p>

<p class="">Subscribe to our Podcast on <a href="https://itun.es/i6Lv3J5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fishing-without-bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iv4f7utkoynri57yuzsvewuj44m?t=Fishing_Without_Bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Music</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Fishing-Without-Bait-p823762/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TuneIn</a> or look for it on your favorite <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-download-listen-to-podcasts-android-ios-iphone/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Podcatcher</a>! Also, check us out streaming on <a href="https://michael-sorg-4djq.squarespace.com/#" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The River's Edge</a> online radio!</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p class="">Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she talks about adolescents and feeling like one is being heard, feeling helpless to help someone through their emotional trauma, and persuing someone who does not value you.</p>

<p class="">Joanna Lowe's productions can be found at <a href="http://cupajoproductions.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.cupajoproductions.com</a> or experience her spoken word music at <a href="http://www.joannalowepoetry.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.joannalowepoetry.com</a>. You can also catch Joanna in the open scene of <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80114855" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mindhunter on Netflix</a>!</p>

<p class="">Subscribe to our Podcast on <a href="https://itun.es/i6Lv3J5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fishing-without-bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iv4f7utkoynri57yuzsvewuj44m?t=Fishing_Without_Bait" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Music</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Fishing-Without-Bait-p823762/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TuneIn</a> or look for it on your favorite <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-download-listen-to-podcasts-android-ios-iphone/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Podcatcher</a>! Also, check us out streaming on <a href="https://michael-sorg-4djq.squarespace.com/#" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The River's Edge</a> online radio!</p>]]>
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  <title>BOLD Nights Out: Episode 69</title>
  <link>https://sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm/2385</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2018 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Sorgatron Media</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e7983696-8d34-463d-aefd-d6dabf5bcdcc/825ff0e2-445f-4ed3-bab8-b50f9b162bca.mp3" length="59569648" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Sorgatron Media</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>It's a New Year - and a new episode starting off 2018 the BOLDest of ways!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:01:35</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://cdn.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/e/e7983696-8d34-463d-aefd-d6dabf5bcdcc/episodes/8/825ff0e2-445f-4ed3-bab8-b50f9b162bca/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;This week Amanda and Steve are drinking some Southern Tier Cinnamon Roll.  As for where you should be drinking this weekend, the dynamic duo recommends Ciderlands Beer Company.  And, if you're looking for a great place to grab a bite, 11th Hour Brewing is the place to be.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Despite the weather forecast, there are some great things to check out this weekend in the 'Burgh.  Amanda and Steve give us a quick rundown of PEMF Winter Carnival, Pittsburgh Restaurant Week's Winter Edition, and Phil-a-Palooza.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As usual, Amanda and Steve wrap up the show with their He Said/She Said segment! This week they're talking about ride-or-die relationships.  Do you stick up for your partner?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After the show remember to:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Follow the discussion on&amp;nbsp;Twitter (&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/boldpgh" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;@Boldpgh&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;You can support the show on &lt;a href="https://www.patreon.com/user/posts?u=517963" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;Patreon&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Remember to check out our friends at River's Edge (&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/RiversEdgePGH" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;@RiversEdgePGH&lt;/a&gt;) - and our stream&amp;nbsp;over there!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Also, check out &lt;a href="http://www.boldpgh.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;BOLDpgh.com&lt;/a&gt; and&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://sorgatronmedia.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;sorgatronmedia.com&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;for more entertainment!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>This week Amanda and Steve are drinking some Southern Tier Cinnamon Roll.  As for where you should be drinking this weekend, the dynamic duo recommends Ciderlands Beer Company.  And, if you're looking for a great place to grab a bite, 11th Hour Brewing is the place to be.</p>

<p>Despite the weather forecast, there are some great things to check out this weekend in the 'Burgh.  Amanda and Steve give us a quick rundown of PEMF Winter Carnival, Pittsburgh Restaurant Week's Winter Edition, and Phil-a-Palooza.</p>

<p>As usual, Amanda and Steve wrap up the show with their He Said/She Said segment! This week they're talking about ride-or-die relationships.  Do you stick up for your partner?</p>

<p>After the show remember to:</p>

<p>Follow the discussion on&nbsp;Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/boldpgh" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@Boldpgh</a>)</p>

<p>You can support the show on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user/posts?u=517963" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Patreon</a>!</p>

<p>Remember to check out our friends at River's Edge (<a href="https://twitter.com/RiversEdgePGH" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@RiversEdgePGH</a>) - and our stream&nbsp;over there!</p>

<p>Also, check out <a href="http://www.boldpgh.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">BOLDpgh.com</a> and&nbsp;<a href="http://sorgatronmedia.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sorgatronmedia.com</a>&nbsp;for more entertainment!</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>This week Amanda and Steve are drinking some Southern Tier Cinnamon Roll.  As for where you should be drinking this weekend, the dynamic duo recommends Ciderlands Beer Company.  And, if you're looking for a great place to grab a bite, 11th Hour Brewing is the place to be.</p>

<p>Despite the weather forecast, there are some great things to check out this weekend in the 'Burgh.  Amanda and Steve give us a quick rundown of PEMF Winter Carnival, Pittsburgh Restaurant Week's Winter Edition, and Phil-a-Palooza.</p>

<p>As usual, Amanda and Steve wrap up the show with their He Said/She Said segment! This week they're talking about ride-or-die relationships.  Do you stick up for your partner?</p>

<p>After the show remember to:</p>

<p>Follow the discussion on&nbsp;Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/boldpgh" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@Boldpgh</a>)</p>

<p>You can support the show on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/user/posts?u=517963" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Patreon</a>!</p>

<p>Remember to check out our friends at River's Edge (<a href="https://twitter.com/RiversEdgePGH" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">@RiversEdgePGH</a>) - and our stream&nbsp;over there!</p>

<p>Also, check out <a href="http://www.boldpgh.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">BOLDpgh.com</a> and&nbsp;<a href="http://sorgatronmedia.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sorgatronmedia.com</a>&nbsp;for more entertainment!</p>]]>
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