Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with singer/songwriter Liss Victory as they continue their discussion about her experience in New York City around the Coronavirus, confirmation bias, we talk about how she got to New York City to be a part of The Lit Room, where the group is repurposing a closed thrift store to a music venue and recording studio, “pulling weeds” in your life, the George Floyd Black Lives Matter Protests and what life will look like after all of this. Follow what Liss Victory is doing in New York City on The Lit Room Twitch Channel at www.twitch.tv/videos/646309774 Listen to Part 1 of our conversation on Fishing Without Bait 2 You can check out Liss Victory’s music and follow her starting at www.lissvictory.com ! Do you have a story of recovery you would like to share? Tell us on our Twitter (@withoutbait) and Facebook page! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back singer/songwriter Liss Victory to the show as we discuss her recent move to New York City in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.  How did a realization of being “objectively tragic” helped make a the decision for her.  We talk about her trip out and traveling from Pittsburgh on a train during the height of Coronavirus just before lockdowns and finding compassion on the way, readapting to the New York life, and the zeitgeist of New York during lockdown, her own experience being a denier, and we begin a conversation about what qualities of Governor Andrew Cuomo that instill trust.  Stay tuned for Part 2 of our conversation! You can check out Liss Victory’s music and follow her starting at www.lissvictory.com ! Do you have a story of recovery you would like to share? Tell us on our Twitter (@withoutbait) and Facebook page! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with singer/songwriter Tim Vitullo as he discusses interfacing with his fellow musicians in the Tim Vitullo Band, writer’s block, capturing the human condition, writing the music to go with his thoughts and lyrics, his influences, and a live performance of “Running Out of Time” ! Check out episode 244 for Part 1 of our conversation! The introduction to this episode features the title track to the Tim Vitullo Band’s new album “Running Out of Time” releases on Jun 16th. You can find more information about them at www.timvitullo.com. Do you have a story of recovery you would like to share? Tell us on our Twitter (@withoutbait) and Facebook page! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by singer/songwriter Tim Vitullo as they talk about being an “Introverted Extrovert”, his introduction into music starting at 14 years old, being an independent artist, being his own small business with the band, dealing with failure and being told “no”, coping with discouragement, band touring as a group with day jobs and making mistakes. Tune in next week for Part 2 of our conversation! The introduction to this episode features the title track to the Tim Vitullo Band’s new album “Running Out of Time” releases on Jun 16th. You can find more information about them at www.timvitullo.com. Do you have a story of recovery you would like to share? Tell us on our Twitter (@withoutbait) and Facebook page! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellerymeyer is joined by singer/songwriter John Cihon as they conclude their conversation this week. We talk about choosing to fixate one parts of the world, focusing on other’s failings against our own, what he chooses to do every day to influence his life, and romanticizing what could have been with things in his life that never came to be, exploring the cause of what brings one to addictive behavior, and talks about bonding with Perry Farrell over shared testicular cancer diagnosis and why he’s playing “Tahitian Moon” by Porno for Pyros. Follow John Cihon at www.facebook.com/johncihon. Do you have a story of recovery you would like to share? Tell us on our Twitter (@withoutbait) and Facebook page! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellerymeyer is joined by singer/songwriter John Cihon. We chat about the things in his life that made him angry when younger from testicular cancer, marrying young, substance issues. We talk about deep in this episode about his relationship issues, fears, and how his son is currently dealing with his upset job and internship opportunities very well. “Instead of happening to me, things are happening for me…we only grow through difficult things”

Jim Ellermeyer is back to talk about counseling. What does one experience when they attend? At what point does one need to determine if the need to go? How is counseling like Yoda from Star Wars? How do you build a relationship with your counselor that creates a safe place you may not have in day to day life, what is takes to become a licensed therapist, and we talk about what we want to do when the COVID-19 Quarantine ends. What are you going to do for your perfect first day when the “all clear” is sound for the end of quarantine? Tell us on our Twitter (@withoutbait) and Facebook page! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Jim Ellermeyer and Mr Mike are discussing the Zeitgeist, or general feeling, of today’s environment in the era of Covid-19 and quarantines. We talk about finding trusting news sources to help determine information and navigate these choppy waters, confirmation bias, being quick forgetters, and considering what you can do today. What do you think the Zeitgeist of today is? What is the general feeling around you today in your community? Tell us on our Twitter (@withoutbait) and Facebook page! Further Reading: Six questions that will tell you what media to trust https://www.americanpressinstitute.org/publications/six-critical-questions-can-use-evaluate-media-content/ Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

The Listen To Your Parents podcast is a show where parents come together to talk about their experiences living and working amidst the Coronavirus pandemic. On this episode, we talk with Jim Ellermeyer from the Fishing Without Bait podcast about mindfulness and other lessons that can help parents maintain a healthy outlook during these difficult times. Matt and Jen are also joined by fellow parents Chris and Alanna from Buffalo, NY and Dave and Tina from Elizabeth, PA. Links to more info on some of the topics we discussed: Fishing Without Bait: https://www.fishingwithoutbait.com/ Klash Tabletop Game: https://www.target.com/p/klask-tabletop-game/-/A-76385702 Quiplash 3 Is Coming This Fall: https://www.jackboxgames.com/quiplash-3-is-coming-this-fall-to-the-jackbox-party-pack-7/ Ohiopyle State Park: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/OhiopyleStatePark/Pages/default.aspx Subscribe for the Podcast at https://sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm/ Follow Listen To Your Parents! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/listentoyourparents/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/listentoparents Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listentoparents/

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike are talking bout the influx of information and “breaking news” we deal with on the daily basis. How do we validate how we feel about the events going on, using news sources that we can trust, and being aware of your own cognitive biased and confirmation biased sources. We also look at productivity in their quarantine down time, and giving yourself a pass. How hard is it to be proactive in a situation?