Jim Ellermeyer welcomes back Marine Biologist Maureen from Texas A&M to catch up with how her doctorate is going and discuss how her research is educating our understanding on climate change and plastic pollution on Texas beaches. How much plastic is in the ocean and how is it affecting the environment? Event cosmetic issues!  

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike continue their discussions on the human experience as Jim shares his experience in sharing with someone their mother had passed.  What are we doing to great memories and experiences and not being brought down with the day to day.  We recall our memories and moments from our trip to Ft Lauderdale. Who have had influences on us and our heroes we’ve discussed over the years who have overcome addiction and recovery. 

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike are talking about the unexpected and the state of things heading into the holidays.  How did Jim handle being cut from the team at 9 years old that shaped his life in developing an “I don’t care” attitude.  How do we create a grounded sense of purpose. 

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike continue discussions about how many are dealing with the pandemics and finding themselves in a world of drugs and alcohol.  What happens when so many people don’t want to help those with addiction issues? How much strength does it take to to seek recovery.  We discuss All Elite Wrestling’s Jon Moxley’s high profile submission to rehab. Being a role model for others in recovery. 

Jim Ellermeyer his conversation with a panel of retail and support workers Amanda and Ronnie to talk about breaking points during the pandemic with work some of the high points of positivity with customers.  How will we look at the zeitgeist of the pandemic in the future?  How did this time change how they approach their time in life? 

Jim Ellermeyer his conversation with a panel of retail and support workers Amanda and Ronnie to discuss the issues they had with customers, losing loved ones and dealing with it along with being on the “front lines”, and what sort of support helped them through their time. 

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by a panel of retail and support workers Amanda and Ronnie to discuss how they dealt with working with customers during the pandemic over the last couple years in a computer retailer and grocery store, respectively.  How did customers react and treat workers in their space?  

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with Dr. Randy Bartlett of City of Bridges High School in Pittsburgh, PA.  We discuss isolation and community creating spaces to be themselves and time traveling in your mind as a teenager. 

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with Dr. Randy Bartlett of City of Bridges High School in Pittsburgh, PA.  The discussion further dives into being aware of yourself and your community. 

Jim Ellermeyer continues his conversation with Dr. Randy Bartlett of City of Bridges High School in Pittsburgh, PA.  We investigate what functional things you can get our of high school to help your life.  How do students find agency and voices? Community outreach. 

Jim Ellermeyer invites Dr. Randy Bartlett of City of Bridges High School in Pittsburgh, PA to chat about what the high school is doing at the school to provide a space to develop students aware of social justice and explore.  How do teenagers deal with joys and experiences at that age in their development? How are we helping identity development?  Focusing on learning and recovery happening outside of the classroom and therapy office.  

Jim Ellermeyer and Producer Mike discuss the idea of prayer in mindfulness. We talk about the general hopelessness and forbidding in the last year for individuals around the world. We return to our discussion on discussing dogma and spirituality. Jim recounts his experiences in psychiatric facilities talking with a priest. 

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!

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? 

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. 

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? 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.