Jim Ellermeyer talks with Brian Crawford as he’s about to launch PGHMuseums.org, being a part of a big project like this, being busy, the inception of The River’s Edge building an online radio from scratch, starting and staying with a project, and more!

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with Dr Michael Watterson at Arc Manor about how he developed is desire to work in therapy, the history of Arc Manor, connecting patients with services that can help them do better beyond therapy, their Intensive Outpatient Program, involving the family in therapy, his own methods of self care, and looking out for signs of addiction.

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with Dr Michael Watterson at Arc Manor in discussing what is left of a person when they remove the coping mechanism of a substance abuse, continuing with a toolbox, patience, and motivation to continue to improve, the frustration of a therapist, practicing core mindfulness, the comradery and connection of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, and his interest in recovery.

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Dr Michael Watterson at Arc Manor discussing his early path to a PH.D, changing his schools and path many times, getting out of a comfort zone, giving compassion to others and not ourselves, dealing with racing thoughts, and more!

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!

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.

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 pursuing someone who does not value you.

Jim Ellermeyer is talking about the feeling of belonging.  What is it that separates you from the crowd, and connecting with your group that accepts you, do no harm to other individuals, our template for people to be with us, and a case for individualism, and finding acceptance.

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Jason Marcieski of Mindflow Meditation to talk about looking into your mind and the importance of guided meditation for some to deal with their problems and more about what Mindflow Meditation does and their approach to meditation. 

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Jason Marcieski of Mindflow Meditation to talk about how Manu need more than meditation as we know it, shutting down the chatter and disconnection in your head, creating an anchor, and embracing chaos in your life.  

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Jason Marcieski of Mindflow Meditation to talk about his journey here with his rare muscular disorder, going back to meditation in his life, the realization of living in “the swirl”, Apeiron meditation, and some of the philosophies that helped him in his life.

Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she discusses expanding herself and the opportunities to attempt to get your art out and get comfortable with the concept and testing it out, journaling and giving yourself permission, building a foundation for motivation, her path for self validation, and more!

Jim Ellermeyer chats with the returning singer/actress Joanna Lowe as she discusses her progress in life, staying away from screens, not allowing jobs to steel her time and happiness, setting the bar for success and being terrified in doing the art she loves. 

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by Lydia from the United Kingdom to talk about Borderline Personality Disorder, what happens with the diagnosis, mental healthcare in her country, an unsupportive family, making a cup of tea, and Jim explains further BPD. 

Jim Ellermeyer is back to talk with us about what are the requirements for being with you, and how does that apply to dating and job interviews and the Basic Bill Human of Rights.

Jim Ellermeyer discusses our minds and lives going“down the rabbit hole”.  We discuss the song inside ourselves, and giving yourself permission to unleash that song and go down the rabbit hole in your life and venture into the unknown. 

Jim Ellermeyer is discussing the concept of Kintsugi - the art of precious scars.  Look further at loneliness and those around us and the experiences that shape our lives, misfit toys, learning from our scars, and more.

Jim Ellermeyer is discussing the concept of Kintsugi - the art of precious scars.  We look at the day to day and putting our first foot forward in repairing ourselves, identifying what NOT to do, cleansing our minds, and loneliness. 

Jim Ellermeyer is back this week discussing 12 Step Recovery and how it can be used for Behavioral Change. We are discussing the Maintenance Steps starting with step 10 - continue to take personal inventory and admit when you are wrong.  Step 11 is continuing to be sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. Step 12 is to have a spiritual awakening and being present and connected in life. 

Jim Ellermeyer is back this week discussing 12 Step Recovery and how it can be used for Behavioral Change.  We start with step 6: being entirely prepared to have God remove your defects of character and Step 7: Letting them go.  We look at changing things today, and the humbling experience of changing how they live life, Step 8: making a list of those we’ve harmed, Step 9: making amends in the best way possible.