Fishing Without Bait

Originally released October, 2018 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 Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer discusses the “nose blindness” you have on your own life and hitting that reset button with a personal “Spa day” to reset your internal senses.  How are our lives like planting flowers?  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! Intro music: “Life” by Tobu.

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with Fatima Rumesa who is in her residency training in psychology in New York. We talk about what she has seen in her area as her patients are coping with the last year of the pandemic, schizophrenia, access barriers to care, how she dealt with the pandemic, spiritual care, and more!

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Fatima Rumesa who is in residency training at psychiatry in New York City.  We talk about her upbringing in Pakistan before coming to the United States for schooling. What was the process for her to come over to the United States?  What is the difference in mental health perception between here and Pakistan and the pushback she received deciding to go into the field?   What is it like for a medical resident?  Stay tuned for more with Fatima Rumesa next week!

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Brian Crawford of www.pghmuseums.org as they discuss time commitments and energy management, getting things done, and sleep.  Brian discusses handling volunteers who don’t pull their fair share, goals and aspirations, establishing a strong base as you explore your dreams, and maturity.  Check out the rest of this discussion on Fishing Without Bait 294 and 295!  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Brian Crawford of www.pghmuseums.org as they discuss growing his project, working on passion, dealing with his own procrastination, literally voting against himself when he didn’t feel read for a leadership role, his learning experience for the California University Relay for Life event, and more!  Stay tuned for more with Brian Crawford next week! Also check out part 1 of this discussion on Fishing Without Bait 294  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Brian Crawford of www.pghmuseums.org.  We catch up with how the site has been doing since it’s launch, fascination with history, dealing with the Covid Pandemic and his creative endeavors, looking up to Dr Fauci, being fulfilled with his work and more!  Stay tuned for more with Brian Crawford next week!  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer is continues his conversation with John Chamberlin and Rachael Rennebeck of www.YaJagoff.com blog and Podcast!  We talk about what’s next for the duo, extending the brand and growing good will and positivity.  How do you focus on the things you can do as a company instead of why you can’t.   Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer is continues his conversation with John Chamberlin and Rachael Rennebeck of www.YaJagoff.com blog and Podcast!  We talk about becoming a “10 year overnight success” finding the sweet spot with the business they enjoy, some of their favorite interviews over the years, learning to listen to each other, and more! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by John Chamberlin and Rachael Rennebeck of www.YaJagoff.com blog and Podcast!  We talk with the duo about their connection with the business, learning from each other, and how the site started as a result of a lost job, what is a jag off, transitioning to featuring Pittsburgh and its uniqueness,   and what makes it a great place to live.  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike are going a different direction.  Who are our most inspirational comic book characters?  We talk about Wolverine of the X-Men, Silver Surfer, and Doctor Strange.  What is it about these characters that overcome. How do comic books and literature reflective of the zeitgeist of the era, including Isaac Asimov’s I Robot and the rise of Artificial Intelligence and their “mind of awareness”.  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike are talking about those who disparage others today.  Whether it be Social Media “stars” or your friends and relatives, it can carry a weight.  We analyze the types of personalties that like laughing at others, fear being laughed at or love being laughed at.  How do these personality types interact with each other?  How can we help others to make ourselves feel better?  Katagelasticism: Those who like laughing at others Gelotophobia: Those who fear being laughed at Gelotophilia: Those who love being laughed at The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is available at this time on Hulu.com or can be rented or purchased here. (Affiliate link)  https://amzn.to/2PIVhXj The Best Way to Handle Someone Who Puts You Down by Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. - Psychology Today  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/202104/the-best-way-handle-someone-who-puts-you-down Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer is discussing our “failure to launch” the things we want to do.  What is the first step to get to your goal?  How do you maintain a sense of urgency, constructive daydreaming, deal with procrastination, avoiding that early reward and setting an intention.  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer is discussing how he chooses to express himself with his tattoos where he wears his life on his sleeve.  Current Tattoos include: I am right here It is right now I am I Choose Full Impact Mindfulness Butterfly Fishing Without Bait logo Abracadabra Do No Harm The Lotus Follow our friend Jake Steele at https://www.instagram.com/iamjakesteele/ Watch “Jim Gets a Tattoo” on Youtube ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Michael Sorg discuss the Discomfort Zone.  What do we need to do to grow?  Why are we afraid to search beyond our comfort?  What does it take to get out of bed in the morning? Deciding to go down the road to improve.  Our ability to not be able to see the situation you are close to.  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer and Michael Sorg are discussing TIME again.  Why are you delaying happiness?  What if you never reach that goal?  What if this was your last day?  What is the ROI (return on investment) for your time?   Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer and show producer Michael Sorg both found themselves with positive tests for Covid-19. They both discuss the emotions and process receiving a positive test, and coping with the symptoms, or lack of symptoms. How do we deal with the frustration of the ever changing landscape of our developing knowledge? Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with Sally Lipsky regarding getting started with a plant based diet, how she grew her support group and business around educating people on diet, lifestyle medicine, the advantages she saw with her changes in diet and exercise, and how to get started improving your diet.  You can follow Sally Lipsky and sign up for the Plant Based Pittsburgh newsletter at www.plantbasedpittsburgh.com. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Sally Lipsky to the show as we discuss her reaction to ovarian cancer, and how she found herself at S’eclairer, a behavioral therapy practice they both had worked with, the Standard American Diet (S.A.D.), and how our diets may contribute to a diseases of affluence.  You can follow Sally Lipsky and sign up for the Plant Based Pittsburgh newsletter at www.plantbasedpittsburgh.com. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer  continues his conversations with our friend Katie Dudas about dealing with breast cancer over the last year.  What sort of sleep did she contend with and what is “Chemo Brain?”  The special moment the Pittsburgh Penguins provided Katie, including a moment from Sidney Crosby, what you can do for your friends diagnosed with cancer, and more good advice.  Follow Katie’s Cancer Journey on her Instagram Account by following @katemariepgh. You can also see her as a weekly contributor at www.AwesomeCast.com. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!