Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast

Jim Ellermeyer discusses Islam and attempts to describe the true meanings of what a "jihad".   We talk about basic concepts from the religion that sound remarkably like mindfulness, beginner's mind, and the writings of Rumi Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!  Intro music: “Life” by Tobu  

We take a look at the teachings of Jesus and his take on mindfulness that has been spread through Christianity. Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!    Intro music: “Life” by Tobu    

We discuss pressing the reset button on ourselves on a daily basis, how we measure happiness, and recharging out batteries.  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!  Intro music: “Life” by Tobu  

Jim Eellermeyer discusses not always getting what we want, being distracted by the pink hippopotamus, shooting yourself with negative thoughts, the problem that gets into your way, how pain can be useful and more! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!  Read the transcript here. Intro music: “Life” by Tobu  

We take a look at how we allow our outside influences control our choices and actions, understanding the consequences, everyone is in recovery from something, and the state of the perception of mental health today.   Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!  Read the transcript here. (Coming Soon!) Intro music: “Life” by Tobu  

We look back at our progress on Fishing Without Bait so far and where we are going, self defeating words, the wild horse that is loose in your head, informational overload, losing control, and making choices based on emotions and habit.  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!  Read the transcript here. Intro music: “Life” by Tobu  

Jim Ellermeyer discusses the difference between Pleasure and Joy. Why is Pleasure so hard to pursue and can get us into trouble and the sustainability of Joy.  We look at Krishna Pendyala’s take on "The Pig and the Ape” from his book.    Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!  Read the transcript here. Intro music: “Life” by Tobu  

Jim Ellermeyer talks with us about our Gratitude Ratio in our lives, looking in the right place, increasing energy levels, and more.  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!  Read the transcript here (coming soon) Intro music: “Life” by Tobu  

Jim Ellermeyer starts with a check in on seeing if we are actually alive. How are we losing touch with our senses, and the details and life around them.   Challenge: Sit in absolute silence for 15 minutes a day.  Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!  Read the transcript here (coming soon) Intro music: “Life” by Tobu  

This is a first part of an on going discussion about having a non-judgemental mind.  How do we decipher between the judgements and evaluations in our life that are helpful and those that hinder our growth and decision making? Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!  Read the transcript here (coming soon) Intro music: “Life” by Tobu