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.

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. 

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.

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, 

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. 

Jim Ellermeyer and 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. 

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? 

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. 

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? 

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? 

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? 

This week we go back in our time machine to Episode 350!

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? 

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? 

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? 

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.  

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike are breaking into the New Year by talking about being in the moment.  Are you taking a moment to step back and reassess for the New Year?  What are you doing TODAY to move forward or spend time with those who are important to you today.  Should you try to manage time like an Elon Musk? 

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike discuss the New Year season and the significance people put on it.  How can you have a better year than the gyms on January 1?  What are you doing today? And can you use this time to take an inventory of your life? 

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike discuss the expectations that cause anxiety around Christmas and the misnomer of Jesus’s birthday.  We discuss why we established December 25 as the holiday. What is important in this season when we are missing our loved ones? 

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with our friend and clairvoyant Santina Grace as we talk about what these angels can protect us from in our lives. Being an angel. Dealing with distractions in our monkey mind.  What is our illusion of connectivity around Social Media?