Fishing Without Bait 308: The Methods of Helping with Mental Health
Michael Sorg Michael Sorg

Fishing Without Bait 308: The Methods of Helping with Mental Health

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with fellow practitioner, Adrianna about “wise mind”, using medication appropriately, being spiritual beings, “do no harm”, self care, the requirements to become a professional councilor, the importance of seeking a credentialed professional, and more!

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Fishing Without Bait 307: Becoming a Mental Health Expert
Michael Sorg Michael Sorg

Fishing Without Bait 307: Becoming a Mental Health Expert

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by fellow practitioner, Adrianna, to talk about Social Media “Experts” in mental health.  We talk about Adrianna’s own path coming from Philadelphia to become a behavioral therapist and the work that goes into the schooling. Finding what is good in people’s lives.  What does it take to explore someone’s life and feelings?  What does it take to absorb a clients sorry and grief and continue? 

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Fishing Without Bait 306: Joy, Pleasure and Bob Ross
Michael Sorg Michael Sorg

Fishing Without Bait 306: Joy, Pleasure and Bob Ross

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike continue their conversation on Joy and Pleasure.  We look at Bob Ross and “deciding not to be angry” and delivering a message of joy. What are some experiences of joy in your life?  How do we know when to take ourselves out of situations that don’t bring joy and centering on the negative. 

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Fishing Without Bait 305: Joy and Pleasure
Michael Sorg Michael Sorg

Fishing Without Bait 305: Joy and Pleasure

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike are starting their conversation on Joy and Pleasure.   What is the joy between the low points?  What is the difference and which is more healthy to seek?  Why does our producer receive joy from wrestling?  Why is there “emotional theater” on social media? 

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Fishing Without Bait 304: Manifestation and Action
Michael Sorg Michael Sorg

Fishing Without Bait 304: Manifestation and Action

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike are back in the studio as we discuss repackaged buzzwords in mindfulness and “manifestation”.  How do we look at the action and effort to get things done we want to do with our lives.

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Fishing Without Bait 303: Preventing the Burn
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Fishing Without Bait 303: Preventing the Burn

Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike are joining us from Florida on the last day of their trip as one is contending with some sun burn and we talk about getting ahead of situations with little more preparation and focus. 

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Fishing Without Bait 302: Live from the Beach
Michael Sorg Michael Sorg

Fishing Without Bait 302: Live from the Beach

Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike are joining us from the beach in Delrey Beach, Florida!  We recount the decision making in the wallet incident we talked about last episode.  How do we create memories and moments. 

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Fishing Without Bait 301: Tattoo Artist Jake Steele
Michael Sorg Michael Sorg

Fishing Without Bait 301: Tattoo Artist Jake Steele

Jim Ellermeyer catches up with old friend and tattoo artist Jake Steele after getting his latest ink in Delray Beach, Florida.  They talk about Jake’s journey and how he works on pumping himself up and managing being in a creative field. 

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Fishing Without Bait 300: Prepare for Liftoff
Michael Sorg Michael Sorg

Fishing Without Bait 300: Prepare for Liftoff

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by the often traveling Producer Mike as they prepare for their trip to Florida.  What is travel anxiety like, and how did Mike overcome his fear of flying.  What does travel give you for perspective? 

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Fishing Without Bait 299: Magical Magnifying Mind
Michael Sorg Michael Sorg

Fishing Without Bait 299: Magical Magnifying Mind

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by the often traveling Producer Mike to talk about finding serenity in the noise and letting things go as we read from the Big Book of Alcoholics anonymous and Dr Paul on “Acceptance is the answer”.  What is your mind magnifying? 

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Fishing Without Bait 298: Wise Mind Choice and Making Memories
Michael Sorg Michael Sorg

Fishing Without Bait 298: Wise Mind Choice and Making Memories

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by the often traveling Producer Mike to talk about having a wise mind and making a wise mind choice.  Jim recounts his recent event taking care of his daughter’s ailing cat and the moment that created.   Another reminder that we can’t take it with us, but we can create memories in our adventures. Mike talks about his recent experience making memories at the Hoover Dam and Lake Tahoe.  There is no fair and unfair.  And then there’s tattoos. 

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Fishing Without Bait Flashback - Episode 164:  Mindful Social Media
Michael Sorg Michael Sorg

Fishing Without Bait Flashback - Episode 164: Mindful Social Media

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.

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Fishing Without Bait 297: Continuing the Conversation with Fatima Rumesa
Michael Sorg Michael Sorg

Fishing Without Bait 297: Continuing the Conversation with Fatima Rumesa

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!

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Fishing Without Bait 296: Coming to America Medical Residency with Fatima Rumesa
Michael Sorg Michael Sorg

Fishing Without Bait 296: Coming to America Medical Residency with Fatima Rumesa

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? 

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Fishing Without Bait 295: Energy Management with Brian Crawford
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Fishing Without Bait 295: Energy Management with Brian Crawford

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. 

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Fishing Without Bait 294: Passion and Determination  with Brian Crawford
Michael Sorg Michael Sorg

Fishing Without Bait 294: Passion and Determination with Brian Crawford

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! 

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Fishing Without Bait 293: PGH Museums with Brian Crawford
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Fishing Without Bait 293: PGH Museums with Brian Crawford

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! 

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Fishing Without Bait 292: Building a Positive Brand and Team with Ya Jagoff!
Michael Sorg Michael Sorg

Fishing Without Bait 292: Building a Positive Brand and Team with Ya Jagoff!

Jim Ellermeyer 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.  

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