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Parenting on the Spectrum#283: Unlocking the Actor’s Mind A Veteran’s Call for Emotional Literacy with James Rojas-TaylorWhat if the greatest untapped tool for human development comes not from tech or science, but from the stage?In this compelling episode, a U.S. Marine-turned-advocate, James Rojas-Taylor, argues that the tools of modern-day acting hold the key to a new kind of literacy: mental and emotional. These aren't just performance tricks; they're life-altering techniques that build empathy, presence, grit, and emotional regulation.Backed by scientific data and lived experience, he makes a powerful case that acting tools should be taught as a foundational system for the human brain the most powerful supercomputer we...
2026-01-0126 min
The Inspired ChoiceUnlocking Potential Through Acting: Insights with Jim Rojas TaylorCaroline Biesalski introduces Jim Rojas Taylor, delving into his marine background and unique acting approach. Jim shares how acting techniques serve as life tools, emphasizing the role of acting in emotional control and personal grounding through Stanislavski's method. The conversation highlights acting's power in unlocking potential and directing. Jim discusses the importance of coaches and mentors, while Caroline reflects on entertainment's influence. Jim reveals his upcoming project and cultural strategies, with a nod to classic cartoons as metaphors. The episode concludes with Jim's final insights, Caroline's reflections, and a call to action, followed by a sponsor message offering a free...
2025-11-0124 min
The SéanceUnlock Your Emotional Intelligence: Mental Mastery & Becoming Your Best SelfWhat does it really mean to understand yourself—and how do you learn to do that? In this episode, we sit down with Jim Rojas-Taylor, a first-generation American whose path has stretched from the Marine Corps to center stage, and now, to the written word. Through his book All Your Best Selves, Jim is on a mission to teach mental and emotional literacy—skills we were never taught but deeply need. He shares his extraordinary journey, how unexpected moments led to major life shifts, and why learning to feel, reflect, and respond is the key to becoming your fullest self...
2025-10-2632 min
Inner Voice - Heartfelt Chat with Dr. FoojanE416-INNER VOICE :A HEARTFELT CHAT WITH DR. FOOJAN| How Mental Literacy Transformed My Life🎙 Jim Rojas Taylor on The Inner Voice with Dr. Foojan Zeine Topic: How Acting Techniques Can Build Emotional & Mental Literacy in Everyday Life In this powerful episode, Dr. Foojan Zeine interviews Jim Rojas Taylor—U.S. Marine veteran, actor, screenwriter, playwright, and author of All Your Best Selves. From growing up between New Jersey and Alabama to serving six years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Jim’s unique life journey led him to the stage—and eventually to develop a powerful toolkit for emotional and mental literacy using acting principles. Now, Jim is on a mission: to bring the tools...
2025-08-2641 minInner Voice - Heartfelt Chat with Dr. FoojanE416-INNER VOICE :A HEARTFELT CHAT WITH DR. FOOJAN| How Mental Literacy Transformed My Life🎙 Jim Rojas Taylor on The Inner Voice with Dr. Foojan Zeine Topic: How Acting Techniques Can Build Emotional & Mental Literacy in Everyday Life In this powerful episode, Dr. Foojan Zeine interviews Jim Rojas Taylor—U.S. Marine veteran, actor, screenwriter, playwright, and author of All Your Best Selves. From growing up between New Jersey and Alabama to serving six years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Jim’s unique life journey led him to the stage—and eventually to develop a powerful toolkit for emotional and mental literacy using acting principles. Now, Jim is on a mission: to bring the tools...
2025-08-2641 min
Locked On White Sox - Daily Podcast On The Chicago White SoxRevisiting the lack of White Sox trades at the trade deadline with FanSided's Sam PhalenHost Todd Welter and Sam Phalen from SouthsideShowdown.com dissect the White Sox's limited trade activity, analyzing the decision to retain Luis Robert Jr. and Chris Getz's tough negotiation tactics.The duo explores missed chances in the reliever market and critiques Josh Rojas's continued playing time. Key discussions include the potential impact of drafting Hagen Smith over Konnor Griffin and the long-term implications for the team's future.0:00 White Sox trade deadline analysis5:25 Potential for trading Grant Taylor9:25 Considering a Luis Robert Jr. extension14:37 Chris Getz's reputation as tough negotiator
2025-08-0730 min
The ThriveWell Journey | Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Life After DisruptionHow to Reprogram Your Mind for Confidence & Success | James Rojas TaylorJoin The Thrivewell Discussion Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thethrivewelljourneySummaryIn this enlightening conversation, Jim Rojas Taylor, a Marine Corps veteran and multifaceted artist, discusses the transformative power of emotional and mental literacy. He shares how his military background shaped his mindset and resilience, leading him to discover the profound connections between acting techniques and personal development. Jim emphasizes the importance of using these tools not only in the arts but also in entrepreneurship and everyday life, advocating for a shift towards emotional intelligence in business practices. He presents...
2025-08-0458 min
Behind The LensBTL Radio Show - 07/14/2025 with R.T. THORNE talking 40 ACRES and JOHNNY MARTIN discussing OFF THE GRIDTook a little 4th of July break last Monday, but we’re back this week with two interesting interviews talking about some impactful and entertaining films: the character-driven post-apocalyptic thriller 40 ACRES with director R.T. THORNE, and the action thriller OFF THE GRID with director JOHNNY MARTIN.
First up, let’s take a look at R.T. Thorne’s narrative feature directorial debut, 40 ACRES. A bold, no-holds-barred action-thriller from debut filmmaker R.T. Thorne, 40 ACRES is set in a famine-decimated near future where a former soldier and her family struggle to safeguard their farm as they make one la...
2025-07-1457 min
Behind The LensBEHIND THE LENS #482: Featuring R.T. Thorne and Johnny MartinTook a little 4th of July break, but BEHIND THE LENS is back this week with two interesting interviews talking about some impactful and entertaining films: the character-driven post-apocalyptic thriller 40 ACRES with director R.T. THORNE, and the action thriller OFF THE GRID with director JOHNNY MARTIN.
First up, let's take a look at R.T. THORNEt's narrative feature directorial debut, 40 ACRES. A bold, no-holds-barred action-thriller from debut filmmaker R.T. Thorne, 40 ACRES is set in a famine-decimated near future where a former soldier and her family struggle to safeguard their farm as they make one last stand against a...
2025-07-1457 min
Helping The Brave PodcastMilitary to Mentor Jim Rojas-Taylor Shares Emotional Adaptability Secrets for VeteransIn this episode of Helping the Brave, host Ed Parcaut sits down with Jim Rojas-Taylor, a Marine Corps veteran who has carved a unique path from military service to the world of acting, theater, and emotional literacy. Jim shares his powerful journey—from his early fascination with the Marine Corps and tough experiences in service, to the surprising way theater and voice lessons helped shape his post-military life. Discover the tools and techniques Jim now teaches for mastering mental and emotional resilience, including the transformative Stanislavski system. Whether you’re a fellow veteran, an actor, or someone seeking personal growth, you’l...
2025-07-0830 min
Helping The Brave PodcastMilitary to Mentor Jim Rojas-Taylor Shares Emotional Adaptability Secrets for Veterans In this episode of Helping the Brave, host Ed Parcaut sits down with Jim Rojas-Taylor, a Marine Corps veteran who has carved a unique path from military service to the world of acting, theater, and emotional literacy. Jim shares his powerful journey—from his early fascination with the Marine Corps and tough experiences in service, to the surprising way theater and voice lessons helped shape his post-military life. Discover the tools and techniques Jim now teaches for mastering mental and emotional resilience, including the transformative Stanislavski system. Whether you're a fellow veteran, an actor, or someone seeking personal growth, you...
2025-07-0829 min
SHIFT Talking™55: GUEST | Emotional Literacy, Shape-Shifting & the Actor’s Guide to Self-Mastery with James Rojas Taylor🔥 Emotional Literacy Isn’t Just for Actors—It’s the Tool You’ve Been MissingIn this mind-bending, soul-stretching episode of SHIFT Talking, Davina sits down with Jim Rojas Taylor—former Marine, actor, author, and emotional literacy evangelist—who flips the script on how we teach regulation, empathy, and confidence. His message is simple but revolutionary: Why are we working so hard to build imaginary people (actors)... and doing so little to build real ones?Jim breaks down how the same emotional and mental tools used in acting (like the Stanislavski system) are powerful, practical frameworks for...
2025-06-301h 27
Metafit Metamind PodcastEp 99 - Build Yourself, Don’t Find Yourself with Jim Rojas TaylorSend us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Jim Rojas Taylor... A Marine veteran, actor, creative, and author of All Your Best Selves. We talk about the concept of building your inner world through what he calls “suits and bubbles,” and how emotional intelligence, presence, and identity all shape how you show up.Jim breaks down the mental tools he’s developed since childhood, how he sees emotions as flavored energy, and why he believes most people aren’t insecure... they’re just unprepared. We get into real conversations about self-awareness, what the “it fa...
2025-06-2345 min
Morning Tea with Coach KennedyThe Actor's Mentality: The Key to Emotional LiteracyToday we will be discussing the benefits of that actor's mentality and how to apply it to our lives in a way that crates emotional literacy, with none other than Jim Rojas Taylor. Send a text Support the show
2025-06-1326 min
#12minconvosJim Rojas-Taylor: on Using Acting Techniques to Improve Communication, Problem-Solving, and Emotional Regulation /Ep 4059Jim Rojas-Taylor is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and an actor with more the 20 years of experience. He has also written, produced and now working on directing a new webseries. He is here to promote the idea of using modern-day acting tools and techniques to unlock more human potential. Website
2025-06-1013 min
5AM Podcast✅ Curiosity: Your Weapon Against the 👀 Misinformation Epidemic | 5AM PodcastCuriosity: Your Weapon Against the Misinformation Epidemic | Why Critical Thinking Is Our Collective ResponsibilityIn this powerful segment from the 5AM Podcast, Marine veteran and actor James Rojas-Taylor delivers a wake-up call about our information crisis that everyone needs to hear. Jim cuts through the noise with a provocative truth: fake news thrives not because it's sophisticated, but because we've abandoned our responsibility to question."The most important thing you can do is be curious," Jim tells host Michael Klassen in this must-share clip. With unflinching directness, he explains how basic research skills—the kind taught in high school—are all...
2025-05-0736 min
Emotionally UnavailableEpisode 158: All Your Best SelvesHello and happy Wednesday! Today's guest is James Rojas-Taylor, aka Jim. Jim is a first-generation American born and raised in New Jersey for his first decade of life then moved to Alabama which he has left and returned to a few times. He served six years in the U.S. Marine Corps and found himself turned into an actor via unplanned voice lessons. He spent over 20 years as an actor and in that time became a playwright, screenwriter, producer, and author, among other roles in life taken on in the pursuit of life. The latest and so far most...
2025-04-3057 min
Overcome Yourself The Podcast With Nicole TuxburyUnlocking Your Best Self with Jim Rojas-Taylor: Tools from Acting for EntrepreneursSend a textIn this episode, we embark on an enlightening journey into the world of acting and its profound implications on personal growth and entrepreneurship. Jim, a Marine and accomplished actor, shares his unique experiences and insights on how mastering the art of acting can enhance emotional literacy—an essential skill that empowers individuals to navigate their personal and professional landscapes more effectively.Through introspective storytelling, Jim reveals how his childhood experiences shaped his emotional frameworks, leading him to develop innovative concepts like "suit bubbles" for managing various life scenarios. By adopting these techniques, we...
2025-04-2924 min
Willow Healing Matters PodcastThe Act of Becoming YourselfJim Rojas-Taylor is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, writer, author, producer and has been an actor of more then 20 years in the industry. Jim has taken all his collected knowledge to bring forth this idea of teaching mental and emotional literacy to everyone, showing them a whole new way to be human and tap into their true self. The method Jim shares, enables you to use your mind and emotions in a way most of the world doesn't even know is possible.Jim’s book ‘All Your Best Selves’ - is available for purchase on Ama...
2025-03-2940 min
Smooth Jazz Top 100Smooth Jazz TOP 100 | 24.03.2025&
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Congratulations , our new TOP 1
Congratulations to everyone that made it into this week’s Top 100!
096.- LA SUNSET - Greg Chambers
095.- GRATIFIED - Julian Vaughn Ft. Oli Silk
092.- LET'S FLY AWAY - David P. Stevens
089.- I WANT TO BE WITH YOU - Tim Bowman
086.- DAYLIGHT - Howard Isaacson
083.- SCENES FROM AN IMAGINARY LIFE - Architects Of Sound
086.- SHINING - Evan Taylor
ESPAÑOLES EN EL TOP 100
BOB COATE - Fordward Flow
RAMSEY LEWIS
Saxl Rose, Kayla Waters - Sunset
Kim Waters - The Pacemaker
Jim Rojas, Jeff Lorber - Solid Ground
Jessy J - Bes...
2025-03-2400 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeUnlocking Personal Growth Through Acting Techniques with Jim Rojas TaylorIn this thought-provoking episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty explores how acting techniques can be used for personal development, emotional intelligence, and mental resilience with special guest Jim Rogers Taylor.
With over 20 years in the entertainment industry, Jim has discovered that acting is much more than performing—it’s a tool for self-mastery, confidence, and understanding human emotions. He shares how techniques used by actors can help anyone navigate life’s challenges, develop emotional intelligence, and shape their mindset for success. Whether you're an aspiring actor or someone looking to break free from self-doubt and un...
2025-03-0416 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeUnlocking Personal Growth Through Acting Techniques with Jim Rojas TaylorIn this thought-provoking episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty explores how acting techniques can be used for personal development, emotional intelligence, and mental resilience with special guest Jim Rogers Taylor.
With over 20 years in the entertainment industry, Jim has discovered that acting is much more than performing—it’s a tool for self-mastery, confidence, and understanding human emotions. He shares how techniques used by actors can help anyone navigate life’s challenges, develop emotional intelligence, and shape their mindset for success. Whether you're an aspiring actor or someone looking to break free from self-doubt and un...
2025-03-0416 min
Inner Peace, Better HealthTransforming Life with Acting: Jim Rojas-Taylor on Mindful Growth
Join host Saima as she sits down with Jim Rojas-Taylor, a US Marine veteran, seasoned actor, and transformational thinker, to uncover how acting techniques can revolutionize your inner world. In this engaging conversation, Jim shares his journey from a curious child experiencing awe at a midnight mass to a dynamic artist who uses performance tools for emotional literacy and personal growth. He explains how the Stanislavski system’s seven questions and techniques like Meissner repetition can help break down life’s moments, allowing you to overcome insecurities and stage fright while nurturing mindfulness. Jim’s story is a powerful remind...
2025-02-2529 min
Mind Over MasculinityUnlocking Your Emotional Supercomputer - Jim Rojas-TaylorDiscover the powerful intersection of acting and emotional growth in Mind Over Masculinity's latest episode! Join us as we explore how acting techniques serve as tools for unlocking hidden potential and enhancing emotional literacy. Our guest, Jim Rojas-Taylor, a seasoned actor and philosopher, shares his unique insights into how the techniques he mastered can transform not only performances but also lives. We delve into how viewing our minds as supercomputers allows us to navigate our emotions effectively, using powerful questions to dismantle mental barriers and enhance personal growth.
Jim introduces listeners to foundational concepts like the Stanislavski...
2025-02-2519 min
Sacred HarmonyUnlocking Life’s Potential: How Non-Actors Can Use the Actor’s Toolkit with Jim Rojas-Taylor
In this thought-provoking episode of Sacred Harmony, host Aanya welcomes Jim Rojas- Taylor, a U.S. Marine veteran, Duke of the Principality of Zealand, ordained prophet, and actor with over 20 years of experience. Jim shares how the same techniques actors use to transform on stage can help anyone lead a richer, more fulfilling life. From improving emotional regulation and communication skills to managing stress and unlocking imagination, Jim discusses the practical applications of the actor’s toolkit in daily life. Get ready for an inspiring conversation filled with practical takeaways and stories of transformation.
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2025-02-0818 min
Lee Hacksaw HamiltonNFL QB Derby, NFL Salary Cap, Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres, DodgersIt’s that awkward 2 week break between the conference championships and the Super Bowl. But we have a ton to talk about! NFL QBs will be on the move. NFL teams are struggling with the salary cap. Fernando Tatis Jr. is still having trouble with this wrist. The Dodgers lineup looks a little soft.
Here’s what Lee Hamilton thinks on Thursday, February 2, 2023.
These are Hacksaw’s Headlines:
1..SUPER BOWL TEAMS..CHIEFS-EAGLES....YOUNG GUN QBS-DIFFERENT
"MAHOMES AND HURTS - NEW ERA OF QUARTERBACKS"
2..NFL SALARY CAP INCREASES...TEAMS HAVE PROBLEMS
SALARY CAP $224M
CAP SPACE OVER CAP
Bears 98.8M Saints 59.4M
Falcons 51.3M ...
2023-02-0359 min