Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike come from the pre-election past to discuss about the different between concern and worry as well as the methods that work for YOU to be successful in addiction recovery, wanting quick solutions, and the comfortable answers.  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer his conversation with fellow counselor Gloria Rodriguez-Ransom as they discuss the disparities among minorities in the mental health system, the stereotypes that she sees with the latin community, stubbornness, stigmas in medication, the places in Pittsburgh that can help the bilingual population in mental health, the importance of self care and the difficulty in taking their own advice as counselors, coping with “Americanizing” of immigrant children in the family, how can you be an ally as a white person in your community.  Resources for Pittsburgh bilingual population assistance: Casa San Jose East Liberty Family Healthcare CenterLatino Community Center  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by fellow counselor Gloria Rodriguez-Ransom as we discuss her upbringing as a Puerto Rican in Pittsburgh, her development growing up, the cultural shift, defining “latino” and where Puerto Ricans fall into the mix, and white privilege.  Resources for Pittsburgh bilingual population assistance: Casa San Jose East Liberty Family Healthcare CenterLatino Community Center  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer continues his chat with Equine Therapy practitioner, Shanna Aughenbaugh, as we learn about her entrance into the Equine therapy world and how the Equine Assisted Psychotherapy had developed, what a session would look like for the participant, working with youth and patients with autism, finding where she belongs, taking risks in her life as a first generation college student, and more!  Check out our first part of this discussion Shanna on Episode 263! Learn more about what Shanna Aughenbaugh is doing in Equine Therapy at www.divineinteractionsefw.com and via Namaste Holistic Counseling at www.namasteholisticcounseling.com Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by a self proclaimed “Christian Cowgirl” and Equine Therapy practitioner, Shanna Aughenbaugh, as we discuss how she connected with horses in her life, how they respond to people, horses as herd animals, her faith,  learning to ride, losing her first horse suddenly, and her support system who encouraged her to stay in the horse world.  Stay tuned for part 2 of our conversation with Shanna next week as we discuss Equine Therapy further.   Learn more about what Shanna Aughenbaugh is doing in Equine Therapy at www.divineinteractionsefw.com and via Namaste Holistic Counseling at www.namasteholisticcounseling.com Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike are discussing dealing some of the current events as we enter a month from a very heated election including the concept of “gaslighting ‘. How is this concept being used on a grand scale, or more localized to break down an individual. gas·light /ˈɡaslīt/ verb gerund or present participle: gaslighting manipulate (someone) by psychological means into questioning their own sanity. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer is back and celebrating 22 years of sobriety as we reflect on the point where he finally accepted and received help with his obsession to use drugs and alcohol.  We discuss the 12 step program’s influence in his success, giving advice to others who are not accepting, willingness to change, telling his mother he was going to get help, the one individual that helped him with tough love and choosing to help others.  Further reading  The Doctor's Opinion: The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous Study Guide: Study Guide That Explores Solutions For Alcoholics And Drug Addicts  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer is giving some STRAIGHT TALK as we discuss our “3 AM Friends”, why do we feel obligated, love, sympathy, interpretation, connecting with other humans.  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer is back with Producer Mike to discuss how we can make better choices.  What does that mean?  How do we develop our intuition and beginner’s mind to assess situations in our lives with your gut feelings.   Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer is back with Producer Mike to discuss BOREDOM.  What happens when we are left to our own thoughts when we’re making bad decisions and are surrounded by individuals that are encouraging bad decisions and are emotionally needy. How do we attach to better people and places that will help elevate us.   How do we deal with boredom and share people.  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!