Pushing Your Limits and Chasing Your Dreams With Terry Briscoe - Season 4 Episode 4
In Episode 4 of The VoiceOver Hour Podcast "Pushing Your Limits and Chasing Your Dreams," we delve into the inspiring stories of Terry Briscoe and host Rachael Naylor. Focusing on the themes of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), mental health, and finding inner strength. This episode sheds light on their personal journeys and the importance of raising awareness for life-changing diseases.
Terry Briscoe is an award-winning on-camera and voice actor based in the Washington DC area. With a diverse background in singing, rapping, and lending his voice to various projects, Terry has quickly made a name for himself in the voiceover industry. His credits include Paul Masson Brandy, DadBod of Destiny Podcasts, audiobooks, SpaceTV narration, video game character roles, corporate narration, and dubbing. Notably, Terry served as the voice of The National MS Society's Pathways to Cures Campaign.
Rachael and Terry courageously share their experiences of receiving traumatic MS diagnosis, discussing the physical and mental toll it has taken on their lives. They emphasise the significance of increasing awareness of MS within and beyond the voiceover industry.
The conversation takes an introspective turn as Rachael recounts her transformative experience on an energy retreat in Cape Verde. Discover how she discovered meditation, spiritual practices, and embraced veganism, leading to improved quality of life and enhanced mental well-being.
Terry's lifelong dream of pursuing voiceover is explored, starting from his childhood fascination with Transformers and his MS diagnosis forcing him to leave his job as a bus driver. Determined to overcome obstacles, Terry founded a transport business for non-emergency medical transport. However, the impact of the pandemic prompted him to reevaluate his path, ultimately reigniting his passion for voiceover. He shares his love for reading and describes the voiceover profession as a calming and therapeutic journey.
Together, Rachael and Terry explore the delicate balance between pushing limits, chasing dreams, and maintaining a mindful approach to their health while living with MS. They delve into the power of not allowing adversity to define them, highlighting the importance of vulnerability and mutual support within their networks.
Terry draws inspiration from industry titans like Rachael, finding solace and community in the voiceover and MS communities. His work with the MS Society culminated in him being awarded the 2022 Inspiration Award. He emphasises the significance of coaching and continuous learning to advance as a voiceover artist. The duo also discusses the importance of openly discussing and sharing their hardships as a means of escaping the darkness of depression.
Reflecting on his journey, Terry encourages listeners to chase their dreams without delay, believing in their ability to succeed if they act now. His words serve as a reminder to embrace the present and seize opportunities.
Join us for this uplifting and insightful episode as Rachael and Terry open up about their experiences, shed light on the challenges they have faced, and inspire us all to push our limits, chase our dreams, and find strength within ourselves.
You can find this episode and all previous episodes on all major podcast platforms. A big thank you to our Sponsors: Elements Demos, Sennheiser, Audio-Technica, and Focusrite.
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