Talk Box Radio with Lisa Erhard

Are you dealing with an estranged adult child?  In this episode I will be exploring  this topic and hope to be of some help to those of you struggling with this. Recommended reading: https://www.rejectedparents.net/mothers-day-estranged-from-adult-children/ a fantastic blog by Sheri McGregor, M.A.  with comments left by those experiencing the pain of estrangement.  

Hello listeners!   I'm your host, Lisa Erhard, welcoming your calls tonight to air out your grievances and maybe even get /give advice to other callers. I want to hear from you!  Included in this episode will be some tips about how to deal with your neighbors.  It's an emotional topic for sure and one that many people share in common. To learn more about TalkBoxRadio or contribute your problems or be a guest on an upcoming show, please visit: http://www.talkboxradio.com    

Finding Your Purpose and Living on Purpose Do you have a clear vision of what you should be doing with your life?  Are you taking the necessary risks to live according to your purpose, or playing it safe?  Are you clear on what you need to be doing, but putting it off until some point in the future, like retirement or when the kids go to college?  If you’re not sure what you true purpose is, how do you discover it?  These are the kinds of questions we will explore with author Gregg Krech, a leading authority on Japanese Psychology whose work is centered on self-reflection and purposeful living. Walker Percy said "The search is what anyone would undertake if he were not sunk in the everydayness of his own life . . . To become aware of the possibility of the search is to be onto something.  Not to be onto something is to be in despair." Take a few minutes to step back from the everydayness of your life to consider your own personal search, your calling, and how you can create a life of living on purpose. Find Gregg Krech here: http://www.todoinstitute.org For more information about TalkBoxRadio podcasts or to be featured as a guest please visit: http://www.talkboxradio.com  

In this episode, Sean covers the ins and outs of using social media to further your narration career, the how and why of marketing to build your brand and gain new clients, and the do’s and don’ts of networking audio publishers and authors in order to find books that haven’t been recorded yet! Top Ten Things You’ll Learn: 1. Why you should stop fearing and start loving Social Media. 2. How to use Facebook, Google Plus, Linkedin, and Twitter to build your brand and get you work. 3. General guidelines to creating your audiobook narration demo. 4. How to stay in touch without being annoying! 5. Crafting your ‘Narrator Resume’ 6. Creating your ‘Narrator Review Sheet’ 7. Where to look beyond ACX for audiobook work 8. Networking opportunities and why some are worth your time and money, and some aren’t! 9. Tips on creating your ACX.com profile page. 10. Sean answeris your specific questions during the Q & A!                 Find Sean Pratt here: website - www.seanprattpresents.com facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SPPresents/ twitter - @SPPresents   For more information about TalkBoxRadio podcasts visit:  http://www.talkboxradio.com      

PRESS #1 on you keypad to speak live with Dr. Christine Li     ************************************************** Lisa Erhard's special guest today is Procrastination Coach Dr. Christine Li, who'll be discussing ways to live fully by consciously letting go of limiting, fear-based thoughts and procrastination. She'll teach us how to counter the impulse (at the beginning of the year) to pile more on -- more resolutions, more expectations and demands on the self -- and to ease up instead with the aim of increasing the feeling of flow and powerfulness, playfulness, and creativity. Dr. Li is .a N.Y.S.-licensed clinical psychologist working in private practice in New York City and Westchester, New York and offers an online Procrastination Coach blog. Visit Dr. Li's Procrastination Coach website and blog: www.procrastinationcoach.com. Gain access to 13 free resources to help you get rid of procrastination: www.procrastinationcoach.com/freelibrary Find out more about TalkBoxRadio podcasts at http://www.talkboxradio.com                              

Great ideas abound and are offered on this special Holiday Stress show. Several interesting people call in and chat about what's happening today with them.  Don't miss it! For more episodes visit http://www.talkboxradio.com/ Please follow my podcast so I can keep in touch with you!  

In this episode we'll be discussing what causes stress around the holidays and find better ways to cope. Please follow this podcast and visit my website at http://www.talkboxradio.com to learn more about TalkBoxRadio. 

IF YOU'RE CALLING IN AND YOU WANT TO SPEAK WITH SEAN, PLEASE PRESS THE #1 KEY ON YOUR PHONE.   Please follow this podcast by clicking on the "follow" link above the player.   For more information about TalkBoxRadio, go to http://www.talkboxradio.com ABOUT MY SPECIAL GUEST TODAY: SEAN PRATT Sean Pratt has narrated 900 books and has many pearls of wisdom to share about the industry.  Voice talent will also have a chance to call and read a short sample script for Sean's feedback.  Go to http://www.talkboxradio.com/scripts Sean Pratt has been a working professional actor in theatre, film, TV and voice-overs for over 30 years.  He holds a BFA in Acting from Santa Fe University, New Mexico,. He has been an audiobook narrator for 20 years (also known as – Lloyd James), recording over 900 books in almost every genre and has received 8 AudioFile Magazine “Earphones” awards and 5 “Audie” nominations from the Audio Publishers Association.   Seam Pratt narrates for such companies as Blackstone Audiobooks, Tantor Media, Gildan Audio, Hachette, Random House, Penguin, and Christian Audio. Notable titles include – A Death in the Family by James Age- ee, Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace, Elvis in the Morning by William F. Buckley and Lindberg by A. Scott Berg. Currently, Sean coaches performers on audiobook narration technique.   Music selections provided by http://www.soundartsonline.com and Stephen Christopher  

Are you allowing clutter to take over your space?  Have you been meaning to "get to it" but keep putting it off until the "right moment" the "right time to get started", etct.? Today I will be giving helpful tips to overcome the resistance monster that says " I can't get this done". I'm here to tell you you can and you will by taking action steps today to acheive the goal you have of being free from clutter. Are you struggling with clutter?   Call in and talk with me or visit http://www.talkboxradio.com/ and send me a message that I can read on the air in upcoming podcast.

Gregg Krech has served as the Executive Director of the ToDo Institute since 1992. Gregg is one of the leading authorities on Japanese psychology in the United States and the author of several books including the award-winning book, Naikan: Gratitude, Grace and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection (Stone Bridge Press). His work has been featured on public TV and radio, and in books, professional journals, and magazines such as Body & Soul, Utne Reader, Cosmopolitan, SELF, Tricycle, and Counseling Today. He is the Editor of Thirty Thousand Days: A Journal of Purposeful Living and frequently conducts programs for audiences ranging from Zen Center students to mental health professionals. "The Art of Taking Action" Gregg Krech opened new doors to self-reflection in his book, Naikan: Gratitude, Grace and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection. Now he draws on Eastern philosophy, Buddhism, Japanese Psychology, Zen, and Martial Arts to offer an approach to ACTION that goes beyond productivity and time management.   Find out more about Gregg Krech here http://www.todoinstitute.org Read Gregg Krech's fantastic blog: http://www.thirtythousanddays.org Purchase "The Art of Taking Action" here: http://www.Amazon.com/ Follow this podcast for future updates and visit http://www.TalkBoxRadio.com/  for more information. Music provided for this episode courtesy of Steve Vousden  

This is a rebroadcast.  Listen to some amazing reads coached by Lesley! To access the scripts for today's show go to: http://www.talkboxradio.com/scripts      Click on the "follow" link above the player and get show announcements.  Visit http://www.TalkBoxRadio.com to subscribe to updates and contact the show host! Show topic "How to get in the writer's mind and book VO jobs" TalkBoxRadio host Lisa Erhard warmly welcomes Lesley Bailey, an award-winning Casting Director, Voiceover Coach, Demo Producer, and Consultant who comes as a highly recommended voiceover coach in the inner circles of the industry. She spent ten years as the Head of Casting at a major production company in NYC as well as ten additional years coaching and producing demos.  Lesley has consulted at a major advertising agency and has also done freelance voiceover and on-camera casting at some of the top casting companies in the nation. Among the thousands of spots Lesley has cast are AT&T, Pepsi, Mercedes, Heineken, Doritos, and Poland Springs.  She includes among her many high-level clients BBDO, Ogilvy and Mather, Wieden and Kennedy, Publicis, and Saatchi & Saatchi. Lesley brings out the magic in her actors, teaching them to express themselves naturally and honestly while fostering a safe and relaxed atmosphere.  Her style focuses on script-analysis and those little "tricks" of the trade that she has gathered over two decades of working with the best producers, directors, writers, agents, and actors in the business. Lesley loves nurturing voiceover stars all across the universe and is delighted that her students get the results they want in their careers.  Find Lesley Bailey online and learn more about her coaching services here:  http://www.voiceovergurus.com/

Welcome Listeners!  Please click the "follow" link to subscribe to this podcast and get updates.  Also, check out http://www.TalkBoxRadio.com/  for more information about this and upcoming podcasts. Press#1 on your keypad to speak to our guest! Get scripts for today's podcast here:  http://www.talkboxradio.com/scripts TalkBoxRadio hosts Lisa Erhard warmly welcomes Voice Talent/Actress/Speaker/Author Randye Kaye, who'll be sharing valuable tips to our listeners and offering coaching to our callers.  Our topic " What you need to succeed in the voice over business". Randye Kaye has over 20 years of experience as a voice talent, stage/TV/film actress, and radio personality, with a long list of major clients including Priceline, Tantor Media, the State of Connecticut, Kyocera, Big Lots, and Dove. She brings years of acting and improv experience to your commercial - as spokesperson or character – and provides a warm, rich, smooth, intelligent and expressive voice for your website, e-learning tutorial, IVR, on-hold message, promo/imaging, industrial narration, audiobook (children, adults), science/medical/technical instruction, video game, travel/real estate/museum tour, or event. Randye has been heard on major radio stations as Morning Drive sidekick, PM Drive Personality, news director, and NPR classical music host, but now focuses on Voiceover work full-time. She is also a Voiceover coach with EdgeStudio  in New York, Connecticut and the virtual world. http://www.RandyeKaye.com http://www.amazon.com/Ben-Behind-His-Voices-Schizophrenia/dp/1442210893 benbehindhisvoices.com    

With your TalkBoxRadio host:  Lisa Erhard Please follow my podcast by clicking on the "follow" link,  and check out my website here:  http://www.talkboxradio.com Thanksgiving is "supposed" to be a time where we enjoy family and friends.  But not everyone is spending it that way.   Hopefully this podcast will help make you feel a little less alone, a little less isolated today.    Are you alone for Thanksgiving?  Or maybe feeling lonely even though you are surrounded by others. Maybe today isn't turning out the way you expected it would.    Could be someone else out there is experiencing something very similar.  Lisa Erhard/ TalkBoxRadio http://www.TalkBoxRadio.com   for updates on shows   Please stop by and visit! Fill out the contact form on TalkBoxRadio.com and let me know how you're doing and if you have any feedback about today's podcast, or ideas for an upcoming podcast.  Would you like to be featured as a special guest on an upcoming podcast?  I'd love to hear from you.  

Please visit TalkBoxRadio.com for show updates and more!  Follow our podcast, like us on Facebook. Tell your friends and please call in!  We want to hear from you! - Lisa Erhard, your Talk Box Radio host  " BREAK FREE from being stuck, overwhelmed, and stressed to live a life of PASSION, PURPOSE, POWER, joy and fulfillment! " Holiday stress getting to you?    TalkBoxRadio warmly welcomes: Sharissa Sebastian, who'll be giving helpful and inspiring tips about how you can survive and enjoy this holiday season without becoming overly stressed by family, extended family, social, cultural expectations and pressures. Sharissa Sebastian is a life and leadership coach for women. Her passion is helping women break free from being stuck, overwhelmed, and stressed to live a life of passion, purpose, joy and fulfillment. She worked in the corporate world for over 12 years holding various leadership positions and has always had a desire to help women succeed and live their best life. She currently serves on the board of directors of a wonderful organization called Empowering Women as Leaders (EWL) that provides scholarships to non-traditional female students. Sharissa has been featured on ABC, Fox, CBS and NBC and is also a speaker and writer. Find Sharissa Sebastian online: http://www.sharissasebastian.com/ Sign up for free updates for upcoming episodes on BlogTalkRadio by following this show and signing up here: http://www.TalkBoxRadio.com    

This is a Re broadcast of  11/21/15.  Just for listening... What is acting really? Nancy will talk about the fact that each and every one of us are born actors, because actors are really storytellers -and storytelling has been an integral part of the human experience since the beginning of time. We'll be discussing:  Things you can do to make any script your own.How you can stand out at an audition.Creating your own breaks. Putting one foot ahead of the other every day.  What a pro in voiceover really is.Presenting your truest self in an audition. Do you struggle with feelings that perhaps you aren't "good enough" or, don't have a "right" to call yourself an actor? We'll talk about why that's just plain nonsense. Nancy Wilson has been a recognized voice in Los Angeles broadcasting for many years – most notably as a staff announcer at KTWV FM, 94.7 The Wave. She was a signature voice for Digital Planet (now Sirius) and the voice of Smooth Jazz for Korean Airlines. Nancy created two national programs: the award-winning environmental radio series, Big Blue Planet, now Our Blue World on iTunes, and The Larry Carlton show, on Music Choice. Currently, Nancy is a busy voice actor in Los Angeles, and is pursuing an acting career. She recently booked the role of Margaret (mom) in the SAG/AFTRA production of the old time radio series “Father Knows Best,” and is involved in casting SAG/AFTRA’s upcoming old-time radio theatre production of Gene Autry’s Christmas at Melody Ranch, at the Gene Autry Theatre in Los Angeles. Nancy is a vocal coach and producer and has trained at the renowned improv school, The Groundlings, in Hollywood.  Get Scripts for today's show here:  http://www.talkboxradio.com/scripts

What's your Problem needs YOUR PROBLEMS!  Tonight I am airing a short excerpt of some highlights of a recent podcasts where listeners give advice to others.  That's the premise of this show!   Get Advice.  Give Advice! Visit my website at http://www.talkboxradio.com/  and let me know if you want to be a guest on the show.  We can feature you and your problems and take calls from our listeners who may have a thing or two to say!

SERIOUSLY SPEAKING... What can you do to secure the grid? First, Get smart. You can track the threats at www.securethegrid.com. When industry and government are challenged with hard questions by informed voters we are one step closer to securing the grid. Educating your sphere of influence is the next step. The electrical industry does a great job delivering energy to America each day but someone still needs the authority to make sure that energy and the lives depending on it are safe and secure. The electrical industry lobby has a conflict of interest when it comes to securing the grid. They have millions at their disposal to downplay threats and re-assure the public of their reliability. Education and knowledge in the scientific community within the electrical industry will help to secure the grid. That is a big part of what the secure the grid coalition does. After 11 government studies, established and uncontroversial threat assessments, and the advice of the nations top scientists, the industry has failed to harden itself against major solar storms, physical attacks, cyber attacks, and EMP attack.

Aggressive driving has been a problem on our roadways for a while, and it seems to only be getting worse. Incidents of screaming, rude gestures, and sometimes even violence are reported frequently on our roadways to the point where it has earned its own name: road rage. Learn what causes road rage, whether you are prone to it, and how you can help to keep our roads safe by not giving in to road rage.   your host:  Lisa Erhard/ TalkBoxRadio   Please like and follow my episodes!  

Are you living with unpacked boxes after a move and need some motivation to help you finish this job already? It's time to take your life back and not let a bunch of cardboard clutter take over your living space!  Are you ready to take charge and get this done already? In this episode, I'll be giving you tips on how to accomplish just that.  Know this.  You are NOT alone in this challenge. There are others just like you who still live with unpacked boxes for one reason or another. It's time to put an end to the misery once and for all! Thanks for listening and if you've enjoyed this podcast send me a message and please follow my show!

Hosted by Lisa Erhard Not the easiest topic but did you know that social anxiety is more common than you might think.  Do you find yourself avoiding certain social situations out of fear of being judged?  Or maybe you don't even know why you have anxiety, but you will go out of your way to avoid talking to people in certain situations.  You may be suffering from social anxiety. You want to meet people, make friends, and share yourself with the world, but social interactions can be nerve wracking for all of us. People with social anxiety constantly doubt their social adequacy, and worry about what might happen if people don’t like them or if they say or do the wrong thing. Although therapy can be very useful for people who suffer from social anxiety disorder, there a number of techniques you can try to cure your anxiety without the need for professional help.