Podcast appearances and mentions of missy sorg

In this deeply personal and revealing episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer shares his own journey through addiction, recovery, and healing in a role-reversing conversation with Missy Sorg. Jim reflects on the powerful moment that pushed him to seek help, his relationship with his mother and how addiction impacted his family, and the emotional breakthrough that came through connection, prayer, and community. He speaks candidly about hitting rock bottom, relapsing, and finding new life through the 12-step program. Through touching stories—including burying his first sobriety chip with his mother—Jim emphasizes the strength of living amends, emotional growth, and the ongoing nature of recovery. This episode is a moving tribute to resilience, honesty, and the quiet, enduring power of support systems and self-awareness. Find more episodes and resources at www.FishingWithoutBait.com.

In this special episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer switches seats with frequent collaborator Missy Sorg, who takes over the interviewer's role. With her thoughtful questions, Missy dives into Jim's personal journey—from childhood memories in 1950s America and family tragedies to his struggles with addiction and the unwavering support of his mother. Jim shares poignant stories about being raised by a strong, resilient woman, and how her values of unconditional love, perseverance, and acceptance shaped his path toward recovery and becoming a behavioral health therapist. This candid conversation reveals the emotional depth behind Jim's passion for mindfulness and self-reinvention, offering powerful insights into generational trauma, grief, and healing. Tune in to hear how personal history and unconditional love can lay the foundation for meaningful transformation. Listen and explore more at www.FishingWithoutBait.com

In this special episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer switches seats with frequent collaborator Missy Sorg, who takes over the interviewer's role. With her thoughtful questions, Missy dives into Jim's personal journey—from childhood memories in 1950s America and family tragedies to his struggles with addiction and the unwavering support of his mother. Jim shares poignant stories about being raised by a strong, resilient woman, and how her values of unconditional love, perseverance, and acceptance shaped his path toward recovery and becoming a behavioral health therapist. This candid conversation reveals the emotional depth behind Jim's passion for mindfulness and self-reinvention, offering powerful insights into generational trauma, grief, and healing. Tune in to hear how personal history and unconditional love can lay the foundation for meaningful transformation. Listen and explore more at www.FishingWithoutBait.com

In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike introduce a powerful new tool for mindfulness and self-exploration—an interactive book crafted by Missy Sorg. This unique resource combines daily adult coloring pages and journaling prompts designed to help individuals cultivate self-awareness, reduce stress, and embrace full-impact mindfulness. Jim and Mike delve into the book's structured approach, which encourages intentional reflection through morning and evening thoughts, self-validation exercises, and kindness-based actions. They explore profound concepts such as self-worth, overcoming negative self-perceptions, and the psychology of the shadow self, drawing from Carl Jung's theories. Whether you're looking for a fresh way to incorporate mindfulness into your daily life or seeking a meaningful self-care practice, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable takeaways. Plus, find out how to get your own copy of this transformative book and start your journey today.

In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike introduce a powerful new tool for mindfulness and self-exploration—an interactive book crafted by Missy Sorg. This unique resource combines daily adult coloring pages and journaling prompts designed to help individuals cultivate self-awareness, reduce stress, and embrace full-impact mindfulness. Jim and Mike delve into the book's structured approach, which encourages intentional reflection through morning and evening thoughts, self-validation exercises, and kindness-based actions. They explore profound concepts such as self-worth, overcoming negative self-perceptions, and the psychology of the shadow self, drawing from Carl Jung's theories. Whether you're looking for a fresh way to incorporate mindfulness into your daily life or seeking a meaningful self-care practice, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable takeaways. Plus, find out how to get your own copy of this transformative book and start your journey today.

In this engaging episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Missy Sorg for a thoughtful conversation about navigating relationships, communication, and mindfulness in today's complex social landscape. Missy shares her insights on addressing challenges with family and friends holding differing philosophies, the importance of offering solutions instead of complaints, and maintaining a balanced approach to social media interactions. They discuss the significance of setting personal goals, managing emotional triggers, and fostering meaningful connections through active listening and empathy. Missy also reflects on managing online negativity as a social media professional, sharing practical strategies for fostering civil discussions. The episode concludes with advice for maintaining harmony during family gatherings and finding ways to avoid unnecessary conflicts. As always, Jim encourages listeners to embrace mindfulness, self-compassion, and kindness in their daily lives. Discover practical tools for improving your personal and professional relationships while cultivating a more mindful approach to life.Are you finding benefit from this show?  We appreciate any support with our Patreon page!  Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait ! Subscribe to our Podcast on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Youtube or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

In this engaging episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Missy Sorg for a thoughtful conversation about navigating relationships, communication, and mindfulness in today's complex social landscape. Missy shares her insights on addressing challenges with family and friends holding differing philosophies, the importance of offering solutions instead of complaints, and maintaining a balanced approach to social media interactions. They discuss the significance of setting personal goals, managing emotional triggers, and fostering meaningful connections through active listening and empathy. Missy also reflects on managing online negativity as a social media professional, sharing practical strategies for fostering civil discussions. The episode concludes with advice for maintaining harmony during family gatherings and finding ways to avoid unnecessary conflicts. As always, Jim encourages listeners to embrace mindfulness, self-compassion, and kindness in their daily lives. Discover practical tools for improving your personal and professional relationships while cultivating a more mindful approach to life.Are you finding benefit from this show?  We appreciate any support with our Patreon page!  Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait ! Subscribe to our Podcast on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Youtube or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Join host Jim Ellermeyer on Fishing Without Bait, where mindfulness meets candid conversation. In this episode, Jim sits down with co-producer Missy Sorg for an insightful discussion about navigating friendships, differing opinions, and active listening in a polarized world. Missy shares her experiences during a tumultuous campaign season, reflecting on how personal values and beliefs impact relationships. Together, they explore the importance of respectful dialogue, understanding perspectives, and fostering meaningful connections despite ideological differences. This heartfelt episode offers valuable lessons on communication, mindfulness, and embracing openness in challenging times. Tune in for a conversation that inspires growth and mutual respect.Are you finding benefit from this show?  We appreciate any support with our Patreon page!  Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait ! Subscribe to our Podcast on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Youtube or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

Join host Jim Ellermeyer on Fishing Without Bait, where mindfulness meets candid conversation. In this episode, Jim sits down with co-producer Missy Sorg for an insightful discussion about navigating friendships, differing opinions, and active listening in a polarized world. Missy shares her experiences during a tumultuous campaign season, reflecting on how personal values and beliefs impact relationships. Together, they explore the importance of respectful dialogue, understanding perspectives, and fostering meaningful connections despite ideological differences. This heartfelt episode offers valuable lessons on communication, mindfulness, and embracing openness in challenging times. Tune in for a conversation that inspires growth and mutual respect.Are you finding benefit from this show?  We appreciate any support with our Patreon page!  Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait ! Subscribe to our Podcast on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Youtube or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

This week's episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecastIn this episode of Awesome Cast, hosts Michael Sorg, Missy Sorg, Dave Podnar, and Katie Dudas dive into the latest geeky topics, tech gadgets, and Pittsburgh events. Join us as we explore the most exciting stories of the week, including: Picklesburg Recap: • Katie Dudas shares her experience at Picklesburg, featuring pickle drinking contests and the fun with the Jagoff crew. • Highlights include a 32-ounce pickle juice drinking contest and various pickle-related activities. Lumen Metabolism Tracker: • Missy Sorg introduces Lumen, a device that helps track metabolism by analyzing breath. She discusses her experience with the device over the past five days, how it helps her understand her body's fat-burning process, and how it integrates with other health apps. • Link: https://www.lumen.me/ • Guide: AI Tutorial Tool: • Dave Podnar talks about Guide, a browser-based tool that creates step-by-step tutorials with AI-generated captions and voiceovers. He explains how it simplifies the process of creating instructional content. • Link: https://app.guidde.com/ Mac Whisper: AI Transcription Tool: • Michael Sorg reviews Mac Whisper, a transcription app for Mac users. He discusses its functionality, the local processing of audio files, and how it aids in creating accurate transcriptions for podcasts and other content. • Link: https://goodsnooze.gumroad.com/l/macwhisper Brother Label Maker: • Katie Dudas shares her love for the Brother label maker, highlighting its utility in organizing tech gear and adding a bit of fun to everyday tasks. • Link: https://www.amazon.com/Brother-P-Touch-PTD220-Label-Maker/dp/B07XV76BQV Olympic Coverage Innovations: • Discussion on NBC's coverage of the upcoming Olympics, including live streaming on Peacock and unique commentary from Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson. Also, learn about AI-generated recaps featuring Al Michaels. • Links: • Olympics on Peacock https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/2024-paris-olympics • Kevin Hart commentary https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/olympic-highlights-with-kevin-hart-and-kenan-thompson/9144924783355040112 • Snoop will carry the torch https://www.wave3.com/2024/07/23/snoop-dogg-will-carry-olympic-torch-paris/ Goblin Tools for Task Management: • Introduction to Goblin Tools, a set of AI-powered tools that help break down tasks, judge email tones, and formalize messages. Learn how these tools can assist with managing tasks and improving productivity. • Link: https://goblin.tools/ The Planets Today: • A quick look at The Planets Today website, a tool for space enthusiasts to visualize the current positions of planets in the solar system. • Link: https://www.theplanetstoday.com/ Tune in for a fun and informative episode filled with geeky insights and practical tech tips! Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.com Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we're sharing and to join the discussion! You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Special Thanks to kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

This week's episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecastIn this episode of Awesome Cast, hosts Michael Sorg, Missy Sorg, Dave Podnar, and Katie Dudas dive into the latest geeky topics, tech gadgets, and Pittsburgh events. Join us as we explore the most exciting stories of the week, including: Picklesburg Recap: • Katie Dudas shares her experience at Picklesburg, featuring pickle drinking contests and the fun with the Jagoff crew. • Highlights include a 32-ounce pickle juice drinking contest and various pickle-related activities. Lumen Metabolism Tracker: • Missy Sorg introduces Lumen, a device that helps track metabolism by analyzing breath. She discusses her experience with the device over the past five days, how it helps her understand her body's fat-burning process, and how it integrates with other health apps. • Link: https://www.lumen.me/ • Guide: AI Tutorial Tool: • Dave Podnar talks about Guide, a browser-based tool that creates step-by-step tutorials with AI-generated captions and voiceovers. He explains how it simplifies the process of creating instructional content. • Link: https://app.guidde.com/ Mac Whisper: AI Transcription Tool: • Michael Sorg reviews Mac Whisper, a transcription app for Mac users. He discusses its functionality, the local processing of audio files, and how it aids in creating accurate transcriptions for podcasts and other content. • Link: https://goodsnooze.gumroad.com/l/macwhisper Brother Label Maker: • Katie Dudas shares her love for the Brother label maker, highlighting its utility in organizing tech gear and adding a bit of fun to everyday tasks. • Link: https://www.amazon.com/Brother-P-Touch-PTD220-Label-Maker/dp/B07XV76BQV Olympic Coverage Innovations: • Discussion on NBC's coverage of the upcoming Olympics, including live streaming on Peacock and unique commentary from Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson. Also, learn about AI-generated recaps featuring Al Michaels. • Links: • Olympics on Peacock https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/2024-paris-olympics • Kevin Hart commentary https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/olympic-highlights-with-kevin-hart-and-kenan-thompson/9144924783355040112 • Snoop will carry the torch https://www.wave3.com/2024/07/23/snoop-dogg-will-carry-olympic-torch-paris/ Goblin Tools for Task Management: • Introduction to Goblin Tools, a set of AI-powered tools that help break down tasks, judge email tones, and formalize messages. Learn how these tools can assist with managing tasks and improving productivity. • Link: https://goblin.tools/ The Planets Today: • A quick look at The Planets Today website, a tool for space enthusiasts to visualize the current positions of planets in the solar system. • Link: https://www.theplanetstoday.com/ Tune in for a fun and informative episode filled with geeky insights and practical tech tips! Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.com Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we're sharing and to join the discussion! You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Special Thanks to kidmental for the new AwesomeCast Sounds! Visit him at www.kidmental.com Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook, Youtube and Sorgatron Media Twitch!

This week's episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast AwesomeCast: Disney World Special Amanda Narcisi of Bold Pittsburgh, Doug Derda of Yinz Love BBQ, and Missy Sorg of Sidekick Media Services join us to discuss the ups and downs of using Wordpress or Squarespace for your web site. After the show remember to: Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.fireside.fm Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we're sharing and to join the discussion! You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook and Youtube!

This week's episode brought to you by Slice on Broadway, and Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.patreon.com/awesomecast AwesomeCast: Disney World Special Amanda Narcisi of Bold Pittsburgh, Doug Derda of Yinz Love BBQ, and Missy Sorg of Sidekick Media Services join us to discuss the ups and downs of using Wordpress or Squarespace for your web site. After the show remember to: Subscribe to the Podcast: awesomecast.fireside.fm Sorgatron Media Podcast Network Feed: sorgatronmedia.fireside.fm Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we're sharing and to join the discussion! You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Join our live show Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST on AwesomeCast Facebook and Youtube!

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by co-producer of the show Missy Sorg to discuss how the show has helped in her life, what we can learn from the terminally ill children asked how they wish they had more time for, what we spend with the people who matter in our lives. We look back at the concept of the “ikigai” to find our purpose. Hecter Garcia - "Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life" Doctor Asks Terminally Ill Kids What Gave Their Life Meaning: 'No One Loves Me Like My Mummy' ~ HuffingtonPost.com Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! Also, check us out streaming on The River's Edge online radio! Intro music: “Life” by Tobu.

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by co-producer of the show Missy Sorg to discuss how the show has helped in her life, what we can learn from the terminally ill children asked how they wish they had more time for, what we spend with the people who matter in our lives. We look back at the concept of the “ikigai” to find our purpose. Hecter Garcia - "Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life" Doctor Asks Terminally Ill Kids What Gave Their Life Meaning: 'No One Loves Me Like My Mummy' ~ HuffingtonPost.com Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! Also, check us out streaming on The River's Edge online radio! Intro music: “Life” by Tobu.

The 2017 ScareHouse season was filled with wild moments that included a German television crew, flugtag, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Star Wars. Creative Director Scott Simmons and Katie “Dudders” look back on 2017 and talk about what’s next for ScareHouse in 2018. Scott and Dudders are joined by Producers Mike and Missy Sorg at Sorgatron Media Studios to discuss the 2017 ScareHouse season Mike Sorg discusses his first visit to The Basement Old school marketing can help you stand out from the crowd in a digital world. Scott describes the evolution of The Basement and possibly a Basement Multiverse Scott and Dudders talk about being on a German television show, Galileo TV, where they teach their visitors about the importance of smells such as bore urine in a haunted house This isn’t the first time they’ve been on an international television. They were on Brazilian show Programa Pânico in 2015 How that “Pittsburgh Steelers Get Scared” video came to be The importance of your espace room having a story. Moving on from The Summoning to The Sunset Lodge The joy of hiding Easter eggs in the haunt Dudders reminiscences about the Red Bull Flugtag event and the only flight of the ScareCraft What it’s like to be in a parade with a crowd yelling “BUNNY!” Partnering with Burgatory for the ScareHouse Shake which benefits Make Room for Kids, an initiative of the Mario Lemieux Foundation Star Wars Night: Working with the Starkiller Garrison, Garrison Carida, Microsoft, and the Mario Lemieux Foundation to benefit Make Room for Kids Never getting to 100% done because we’re always pushing ourselves to the next level. Being named Pittsburgh’s Best Haunted Attraction three years in a row by City Paper Readers Dave the Clown, he’s all over the internet and awesome What happens after the season ends Plus-ing and tweaking the experience throughout the season Getting scared by “safe” props in the haunt Never getting to 100% done because we’re always pushing ourselves to the next level. What to expect from ScareHouse in 2018 ScareHouse Weekly: Polished perfection to honest reality Please subscribe to our podcast and leave feedback. We appreciate it! Follow the ScareHouse podcast hosts: Scott Simmons (@ScareHouseScott) and Katie “Dudders” (@kdudders) Visit us www.ScareHouse.com Watch us Youtube.com/TheScareHouse Like us https://www.facebook.com/ScareHouse Follow us https://twitter.com/ScareHousePGH

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by producers Mike and Missy Sorg to discuss the inception of Fishing Without Bait.   

Jim Ellermeyer is joined by producers Mike and Missy Sorg to discuss the inception of Fishing Without Bait. A part of our 100 Episode Celebration Party! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher! Also, check us out streaming on The River's Edge online radio! Intro music: “Life” by Tobu.

On August 14th I had the pleasure to speak at the 11th Podcamp Pittsburgh. As you have seen, System Smarts had a long period with no new episodes from March 2016 until August. I call this this my “dark period,” and I was eager to start publishing episodes again. The topic of my talk was fitting for me, restarting your podcast after an absence. This gave me two targets to hit by the same date: preparing a conference talk and actually relaunching System Smarts. Hoo boy! Nothing like accountability. Happily, I accomplished both which allows me to give you a peek behind the scenes of System Smarts and its recent relaunch. This episode is the audio from my talk. I’d like to thank Mike and Missy Sorg and their cadre of helpers for organizing Podcamp Pittsburgh, the longest running podcamp conference. You can catch replays of all the talks at podcamppittsburgh.com, including Melinda Helt and me pinch-hitting for the Blogging 201 session. Podcamp also had a lot of great sponsors including Point Park University who hosted us, BigBig, LibSyn, BluBrry, Pair Networks, Stream Pittsburgh, Work Hard Pittsburgh, Sorgatron Media, Bold Pittsburgh, Lyft, and Commonwealth Printing. It wouldn’t have happened without their support, so thank them if you get a chance.

It's AwesomeCast 196 and the ladies are taking over! Katie's Awesome Thing of the Week if President Obama trying out Google Cardboard VR...with googly eyes! Cynthia's Awesome Thing is the ingenuitea for optimal caffeine creation! Missy's Awesome Thing is the Apple Watch Kardia Band to upgrade the health tracking options. App of the Week: Katie is liking WeDo for to do lists. OR try out Trello. Many of us are using it for task management! Doug sent us an update from his SlingTV experience, including Yik Yak has chat! First Response has a bluetooth capable pregnancy test...and it will entertain you with an app while you wait? We take a look at how VR Porn is made Some places are installing road level stop lights to get the attention of walking texters After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Cynthia Closkey (@cynthiacloskey), Katie Dudas (@kdudders) & Missy Sorg (@rebelliousflaw). Thanks to our Awesome Patreons @ThistleSea & @MikeFedorShow! You can support the show too atPatreon.com/awesomecast ! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.net for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 6:30 PM EST!

This week, Sorg is joined by Jen Houtz, Chris Unger and Missy Sorg as the ladies return! But the massive thunderstorm took out our studio, so we huddled around an iPhone to record this week's very girlie edition as we talk about the Fitbit, scientific workouts, Evernote, the gender gap in science and video games, breast feeding on Facebook, Instagram Video, and more! Join us live Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. EST on live.sorgatronmedia.com! Join the AwesomeCast on Twitter, Facebook and be sure to follow us on iTunes in both video and audio formats, as well as YouTube, Boxee, Roku, and Blip.tv! As always, you can chime in with news, thoughts, or comments at Contact@AwesomeCast.com or 724-25-A-CAST. Miss a link? Want to see what we didn't get to? Check the Show Notes!

It's Ladies' Night on AwesomeCast! Rob, Chachi, and Sorg are joined by Chris Unger, Jen Houtz, and Missy Sorg for this week's episode. We start off the show with a brief discussion about the lack of ladies in tech. In our search for current lady tech stories, we stumble upon a notable article from a year ago touching upon women in tech. From there we move to the XBox Live update which opens TV content like HBO to the XBox community, and Comcast's streaming XBox video without counting against the data cap. With the draw of Draw Something, we can't go without mentioning the Zynga scoop up of OMGPOP. From a revived discussion of the do not track initiative push, to a Facebook suicide, to employers requiring employees to turn over their FB login information, we turn the discussion back to Facebook and its ever present status in the changing face of social media protocol. So check it out. And, if you like it, join us live Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. EST. Join the AwesomeCast on Twitter, Facebook and be sure to follow us on iTunes in both video and audio formats, as well as YouTube, Boxee, Roku, and Blip.tv! As always, you can chime in with news, thoughts, or comments at Contact@AwesomeCast.com or 724-25-A-CAST.