Emotional Literacy: Freeing Your Voice & Mind with Jason Lasky
Jason Lasky's love of theater brought him halfway across the world, first as a student and then a teacher. With a curriculum that combines acting and mindfulness, he's passionate about teaching students the importance of emotional literacy, self-respect, and safeguarding their well-being as actors. Now, living in a war-torn country with his with wife and three kids, he's learned how to find gratitude wherever he can, and shares these values with his family, students, and peers.
Summary
In this episode, host Percy Blythe interviews voice actor, playwright, and director Jason Lasky. Jason shares his background in theater and how he transitioned into voice acting. He also discusses the Lasky Wellbeing Approach, a mindfulness practice he developed with his wife. Jason talks about the impact of the recent war in Armenia and how it has affected his mental health. He emphasizes the importance of gratitude and learning to love what you hate. The episode concludes with contact information for Jason and the Mindful Voice Actor podcast.
Takeaways
Transitioning from theater to voice acting requires adaptability and a willingness to explore new opportunities.
The Lasky Wellbeing Approach combines elements of acting, voice training, and mindfulness to promote emotional literacy and authentic communication.
Practicing gratitude and embracing difficult emotions can lead to personal growth and improved mental health.
The recent war in Armenia has had a profound impact on the country and its people, highlighting the importance of supporting and helping others in times of crisis.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:42 Early Life and Education
05:01 Transition to Theater
08:17 Becoming a Voice Actor
12:32 The Lasky Wellbeing Approach
19:46 Applying Mindfulness to Voice Acting
22:42 The Situation in Armenia
30:23 Personal Growth and Gratitude
38:26 The Impact of the War in Armenia
48:00 Contact Information