Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast

Jim Ellermeyer is joined again by musician and writer Sheena Carroll and her band mate Steve Banks as we learn a bit about him, how they connected in making music over Fastball songs, his dealing with recovering from a back injury over several years, and coming out of it. You can find more of Sheena Carroll's work online on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/akamissmacross/ ). Read her blog at ma...

James Ellermeyer is joined by Natalie Bencivenga to continue their conversation about her path, including leaving medical school at 22, the influence of her grandmother and strong women in her life, reading a poem about her grandmother in her earlier life and the new perspective it gave her, being ok with being uncomfortable and working through it, and how going to school to become a social worker...

James Ellermeyer is joined by Natalie Bencivenga who is excited about changes in her life. We discuss her upbringing including going to medical school and the pressures she put on herself, listening to yourself, the lessons of integrity and creative arts, influencing young women that deal with similar issues, taking care of yourself, not allowing people to evolve and grow, and more! “You don’t hav...

Jim Ellermeyer is rejoined by friends singer/songwriter Liss Victory and comedian Krish Mohan discuss technology that doesn’t help people, subliminal messaging, media controlling emotions and group think. We also discuss their upcoming trip to India including the language and culture, making friends and connecting on the road, and how to connect. Check out more of the music and writings of Liss Vi...

Jim Ellermeyer is rejoined by friends singer/songwriter Liss Victory and comedian Krish Mohan discuss Ikigai, Krish talks about his style of comedy and ending a set, dealing with criticism of his material and in life, keeping from allowing money to guide your art, living how you want to be remembered, getting ready to go on their honeymoon to India, toilets, sharing experiences and information, an...

Jim Ellermeyer is rejoined by friends singer/songwriter Liss Victory and comedian Krish Mohan as they give advice for people looking to become a musician and get in front of people, deciding to stick with music over journalism, dealing with expectations and stereotypes in music and comedy, choosing to be a musician, working harder to get better, getting enough attention that someone is criticizing...

Jim Ellermeyer is rejoined by friends singer/songwriter Liss Victory and comedian Krish Mohan as we catch up with their touring and album releases and preparing for those events, expecting audiences, the wear and tear on being on the road for an extended amount of time, DIY touring and production, and more! Check out more of the music and writings of Liss Victory at www.lissvictory.com. Check out...

Jim Ellermeyer is talking about those catalytic moments in our lives. We discuss Chronos, or clock time, and Kairos time and seizing the moment and the greek roots. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes , Stitcher , Google Music , TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher ! Also, check us out streaming on The River's Edge online radio!

Jim Eellermeyer is joined by professional wrestler John Rodin to talk about putting in the work to create opportunities, the sacrifices he puts into pro wrestling, showing passion to help other people, and becoming your future self. “Your new life is at the cost of your old life” See John Rodin’s chat with Producer Mike on Indy Mayhem Show going deeper into his pro wrestling career and the changes...

Jim Eellermeyer is joined by professional wrestler John Rodin to talk about turning his experiences into inspiration for others, how he came to the realization to change things, how unrecognizable his former self is, setting goals in professional wrestling becoming a trap, changing your perspective, and one of the biggest leap of faiths in his pro wrestling career. See John Rodin’s chat with Produ...

Jim Eellermeyer is joined by professional wrestler John Rodin to talk about perceptions of things you don’t understand, like pro wrestling, perceptions on Social Media, John’s perceptions working at a prison, using his negative energy to fuel something positive, leaving a relationship after 9 years, negative thoughts and more! See John Rodin’s chat with Producer Mike on Indy Mayhem Show going deep...

  Jim Ellermeyer looks at New Year’s Resolutions, making intentions instead of resolutions, setting up a “not to do list’, dropping the rock, things coming back to you, natural time, and more! “Resolutions are roadmaps for failure” Don’t know Jim’s Origin Story mentioned in this episode? Catch up with these: Episode 60: Origin Story - The Beginning Episode 61: Origin Story - An Explosive Expe...

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. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes , Stitcher , Google Music , TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher ! Also, check us out streaming on The River's Edge on...

Jim Ellermeyer has some fun with Christmas and disconnecting from television before we take on a topic from our Twitter friends. We discuss tendencies to not help others in our world, whether it be people in front of us that look different or what you can do to help the world. Further listening: Pink Floyd “The Turning Away” “If you have nowhere else to turn, you are always welcome in our communit...

Jim Ellermeyer comes to us this week with a coming to us with a collection of stories from the Buddha. Stories about creating instead of destroying, giving to others, and a reminder that time is always moving and we are always changing. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes , Stitcher , Google Music , TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher ! Also, check us out streaming on The River's Edge...

Jim Ellermeyer is here this week to talk about his new tattoos “I am” and “I choose” and the importance of those phrases and how we can trick out brain into positivity. Also, when we present quotes, and communicate the meaning to you behind them, being honest about how your day is, finding your authentic self. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes , Stitcher , Google Music , TuneIn or look for it on...

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with friend and yoga instructor Joe Marchesani about how he was covering his sexuality, learning to love, self compassion, working through his recovery, the gift of desperation, and his life today. Catch Parts 1 and 2 with Joe Marchesani Episode 166: Discovering Yourself with Joe Marchesani Episode 167: The Journey with Joe Marchesani Subscribe to our Podc...

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with friend and yoga instructor Joe Marchesani about being heard, Mr Rogers, “I Am” statements, starting the journey to discover yourself and finding that other individual you can be safe with, being pulled from all of his safety zones at a young age, discovering the spirituality inside us, the power of going for a walk with another person, slowing down an...

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by yoga instructor Joe Marchesani about his relationship with himself, his wanting to be better than other people, learning how to speak to yourself, the feeling of the need to be cared for, and more! “People who were not me feel threatening…” Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes , Stitcher , Google Music , TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher ! Also, check us o...

Jim Ellermeyer and his producer are talking about looking at perspective in your life. Producer Mike does this by talking with people when he drives them home on Lyft. We discuss learning to take advice, lessons from Jack Black’s Shallow Hal , and more! Don’t know Jim’s Origin Story mentioned in this episode? Catch up with these: Episode 60: Origin Story - The Beginning Episode 61: Origin Story -...

Jim Ellermeyer continues to explore the Hivemind and the motivations behind it. Producer Michael Sorg talks about the positive side of Social Media and privacy, some big tips for protecting yourself online, determining what part of you is online, and how what you say relates to free speech. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes , Stitcher , Google Music , TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcat...

Jim Ellermeyer is discussing the hive mind concept and how it applies to recent events, which dives into the positives and dangers of Social Media with producer Michael Sorg, and how to deal with the negativity, diving into the group think on the internet, the “reality distortion field” and more! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes , Stitcher , Google Music , TuneIn or look for it on your favorite...

Jim Ellermeyer and drummer Janelle Burdell continue their discussion about changing the frequencies in our lives and converting those into action, moving to what she’s doing now, zen drums, recording, making sounds, riding the wave of emotion, vibration and buddhism and more! Find out more about Janell Burdell, including Rhythm Games, UduGirl music and more at www.bestfemaledrummer.com . Subscribe...

Jim Ellermeyer and drummer Janelle Burdell continue their discussion about loneliness of our artists and those in these “social” technologies online, fixing the person instead of their environment, the importance of rhythm and vibrations to energy, and more! Find out more about Janell Burdell, including Rhythm Games, UduGirl music and more at www.bestfemaledrummer.com . Subscribe to our Podcast on...

Jim Ellermeyer and drummer Janelle Burdell continue their discussion about getting familiar with your own voice, being heard, growing up as a drummer, getting out of the expectations set upon girls to not be loud, detaching from our cell phones and multitasking, active listening, not being heard, connecting to the light, and feeling so alone. Find out more about Janell Burdell, including Rhythm Ga...