Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast

Join host Jim Ellermeyer in this captivating episode as he sits down with Regina "Honey" Badger, a renowned professional wrestler known as "The Feral Female." Together, they delve deep into the fascinating topics of defense mechanisms and the nature of suffering. Regina shares her profound insights gained from her experiences with psychedelics and offers a unique perspective on what it truly means to "look into the abyss." Discover how Regina has learned to navigate the present moment, work on emotional reactions, and explore the intricate relationship between psychedelics, anxiety, and depression. Plus, gain valuable insights on assessing the impact of individuals in our lives who may hinder our personal growth. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion that will leave you with a fresh perspective on life's challenges and the transformative power of self-reflection. You can find Honey Badger in action on www.indywrestling.us and https://www.youtube.com/indywrestlingus Join Jim for a Mindful Walking Tour in Highland Park July 22, August 6, September 17, 2023! Sign up today at https://www.doorsopenpgh.org/tour-calendar/a-mindful-walk-through-highland-park-5-7-200pm 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 ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Join host Jim Ellermeyer in this captivating episode as he sits down with professional wrestler, the fierce and fearless "Feral Female" herself, Regina "Honey" Badger. Together, they delve into the incredible journey of discovering and embracing her wrestling persona, drawing inspiration from the indomitable spirit of the honey badger. Gain insights into Regina's transformative experience during her pro wrestling training and the profound impact it had on her life. Reflecting on her early career, she opens up about her regrets and imparts valuable advice for aspiring wrestlers. Additionally, Regina shares her personal battle with Lyme disease and how the pandemic reshaped her perspective on both professional wrestling and life itself. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation filled with resilience, determination, and the pursuit of one's true calling. You can find Honey Badger in action on www.indywrestling.us and https://www.youtube.com/indywrestlingus Join Jim for a Mindful Walking Tour in Highland Park July 22, August 6, September 17, 2023! Sign up today at https://www.doorsopenpgh.org/tour-calendar/a-mindful-walk-through-highland-park-5-7-200pm 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 ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Join Jim Ellermeyer in this latest podcast episode as he wraps up his discussion with Chris Whitlatch, author of "Notorious Pittsburgh". Together, they delve into the personalities of bosses who were known to do their own "dirty work", and explore what drove them to cross ethical lines. Chris also shares his experience of turning the walking tour concept into a full-fledged book. Discover how the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust was able to reclaim some of the properties featured in the book and much more in this fascinating conversation. Notorious Pittsburgh is available in paperback or Kindle format on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3oJV5II, and you can keep up with Chris by visiting his website, www.christopherwhitlatch.com. Chris had previously joined the show in 2018 to discuss living with bipolar disorder. You can revisit that conversation on episodes 140, 141, and 142 of the show at www.FishingWithoutBait.com. Join Jim for a Mindful Walking Tour in Highland Park starting May 7! Sign up today! https://www.doorsopenpgh.org/tour-calendar/a-mindful-walk-through-highland-park-5-7-200pm 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 ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

During this installment of the program, Jim Ellermeyer continues his dialogue with Chris Whitlatch, the author of "Notorious Pittsburgh." They delve into the emergence of vice in Pittsburgh, the noteworthy figure Dante "Tex" Gill, who was a trans man that was openly accepted by society at the time and a leader in the underground scene. Additionally, they compare these individuals to Andrew Carnegie and his contributions to the city's welfare during that period, as well as explore how this led to the state of disarray on Liberty Avenue after the late 1970s. The discussion also includes the notorious serial killer Richard Henkel, who attempted to commit "insurance fraud" through murder. Lastly, the show covers the story of the Christmas bombing that caused vice establishments to shut down for the holiday. Notorious Pittsburgh is available in paperback or Kindle format on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3oJV5II, and you can keep up with Chris by visiting his website, www.christopherwhitlatch.com. Chris had previously joined the show in 2018 to discuss living with bipolar disorder. You can revisit that conversation on episodes 140, 141, and 142 of the show at www.FishingWithoutBait.com. 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 ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

In this installment of the program, Jim Ellermeyer invites Chris Whitlatch, a former guest, to talk about his recent significant life change. Chris discusses his decision to leave full-time employment and transition into life as a consultant and author. He shares his experience with Pittsburgh Foundation, his show on PCTV, and meeting Bonnie Baxter of DoorsOpen Pittsburgh, who inspired him to compile the stories that eventually became his book, Notorious Pittsburgh. During the conversation, they explore the reasons behind the emergence of vice businesses like massage parlors and speakeasies in Pittsburgh's history, and what we can learn from them in the face of present-day challenges. Notorious Pittsburgh is available in paperback or Kindle format on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3oJV5II, and you can keep up with Chris by visiting his website, www.christopherwhitlatch.com. Chris had previously joined the show in 2018 to discuss living with bipolar disorder. You can revisit that conversation on episodes 140, 141, and 142 of the show at www.FishingWithoutBait.com. 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 ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

In this episode of the show, Jim Ellermeyer his conversation with his friend Tara V, who has successfully achieved long-term recovery from addiction. Tara shares her experience entering the 12 step program and that decision. She discusses starting her Podcast, Keep Coming Back to share speakers and how she helps living the 12 step process for herself and others. www.keepcomingback.net brings the AA Speaker to the mic and records their story of recovery, creating “Speaker Tapes” for this generation. KeepComingBack.net is 12-step work, not for profit or recognition. 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 ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

In this episode of the show, Jim Ellermeyer extends a warm welcome to his friend Tara V, who has successfully achieved long-term recovery from addiction. Tara graciously shares her personal story of how she navigated the challenges of addiction and found solace in the 12-step community. She also opens up about her spiritual journey and the transformative experiences that helped her on her path to recovery. 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 ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer and welcomes children’s author Karina Moussa of the Wellness Wally book series. We discuss how she figured out just HOW to get a book out into the world. We look more at inspiration for the book series, traveling the world, Karina Moussa is the author of the Wellness Wally illustrated book series. You can find out more about her and the series at https://www.wellnesswally.com/ 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 ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer and welcomes children’s author Karina Moussa of the Wellness Wally book series. We discuss developing the book series during Covid lockdowns. How did Karina draw from her own experiences to develop Wally and his world. Karina Moussa is the author of the Wellness Wally illustrated book series. You can find out more about her and the series at https://www.wellnesswally.com/ 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 ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer welcomes children’s author Karina Moussa of the Wellness Wally book series. We discuss her background as a Bulgarian immigrant as a young age and Syrian heritage. What was it like to grow up as a 6 year old in a new place. Karina Moussa is the author of the Wellness Wally illustrated book series. You can find out more about her and the series at https://www.wellnesswally.com/ 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 ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with professional wrestlers The Rev Ron Hunt as we discuss finding his place in religion and becoming a for real Reverand. We talk equality and equity in life. How do we combat racism in 2023? The Rev Ron Hunt has appeared on Ring of Honor and WWE television and can be seen in action with the Renegade Wrestling Alliance (www.RWALive.com) in West Newton, PA and other promotions. Follow him at https://linktr.ee/therevronhunt to see where he’s going to be next! 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 ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with professional wrestlers The Rev Ron Hunt as we discuss his trainman with Afa and Sika of the Wild Samoans and education. The Rev Ron Hunt has appeared on Ring of Honor and WWE television and can be seen in action with the Renegade Wrestling Alliance (www.RWALive.com) in West Newton, PA and other promotions. Follow him at https://linktr.ee/therevronhunt to see where he’s going to be next!

Jim Ellermeyer and welcomes professional wrestlers The Rev Ron Hunt as we discuss his upbringing, handling being bullied and how pro wrestling influenced him. How we deal with failure and growth. How did Eddie Guerrero influence him? How can one psych themselves out of success? The Rev Ron Hunt has appeared on Ring of Honor and WWE television and can be seen in action with the Renegade Wrestling Alliance (www.RWALive.com) in West Newton, PA and other promotions. Follow him at https://linktr.ee/therevronhunt to see where he’s going to be next! 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 ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation new friend Faigie Kobre from Queens, NY to discuss teaching methods and creativity. How did she get to become an educator? How do we break from needing “perfection” and “product” in art. How do you even get started? Discover more about Faigie Kobre’s work at www.creativityreignited.com 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 ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer and welcomes new friend Faigie Kobre from Queens, NY about restarting peoples’ creativity and reintroducing art for adults who have long since lost to creativity scars. What keeps adults from being creative and allowing children to grow creativity? Discover more about Faigie Kobre’s work at www.creativityreignited.com 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 ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike talk about understanding the words we use and hear from day to day. What do the terms “fascism” “socialism” and “communism” actually mean? How are people misusing these words to impose their morality in our society. What are Puritans vs Pilgrims? How Jesus was the proprietor of Socialism. What is being “woke” and how are all of these words weaponized? Facism: a political system headed by a dictator in which the government controls business and labor and opposition is not permitted. Socialism: a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole. Comunism: a political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs. Woke: alert to injustice in society, especially racism. 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 ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! 0 Likes

Jim Ellermeyer welcomes new friends to the Sorgatron Media Network, Eamon and Merlin of the “A Gay and His Enby” Podcast. We continue our conversation about their move from Texas to Pittsburgh and living in the world as gay and nonbinary individuals. What was a the process getting to Pittsburgh and the vibe when they arrived. What do you do when confronted with bigotry in daily life? Make sure follow our friends Eamon and Merlin on their Podcast “A Gay and His Enby” at https://agayandhisenby.fireside.fm/ 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 ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer welcomes new friends to the Sorgatron Media Network, Eamon and Merlin of the “A Gay and His Enby” Podcast. We continue our conversation about their move from Texas to Pittsburgh and living in the world as gay and nonbinary individuals. What did they go through with a lack of family acceptance of coming out? How are they using the Podcast to have a positive impact? Make sure follow our friends Eamon and Merlin on their Podcast “A Gay and His Enby” at https://agayandhisenby.fireside.fm/ 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 ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer welcomes new friends to the Sorgatron Media Network, Eamon and Merlin of the “A Gay and His Enby” Podcast. We begin our conversation about their move from Texas to Pittsburgh and living in the world as gay and nonbinary individuals. How did the history of Texas laws and the recent Roe vs Wade decision concern them? How growing up with evangelical religious background affected upbringing? Make sure follow our friends Eamon and Merlin on their Podcast “A Gay and His Enby” at https://agayandhisenby.fireside.fm/ 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 ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike are together again as we talk about our goals. Are we adding too many “conditions” to your goals to make them unattainable? What end of the pyramid are we building? How do we hit the start button. 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 ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!