Off The Comma

Paul Briley
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You’re stuck, I get it. I’ve been there too. I call it “sitting on a comma”. We all know what it’s like to feel stuck in life and not know where to go next. This podcast is all about what it’s like to be on the comma, as shared by individuals just like ourselves. We will explore what they experienced, what they learned and how they got themselves off the comma. See more at YouTube @offthecomma! Are you sitting on a comma? Work 1:1 with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Book a 1-session coaching call and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programs

  1. #129 Protecting People with Disabilities with Zylo Marshall

    1 DAY AGO

    #129 Protecting People with Disabilities with Zylo Marshall

    In this episode, we talk to Zylo Marshall. He describes himself as someone who loves people and is passionate about helping others with disabilities. Zylo lives in the United States.  Zylo tells us about sitting on a comma with receiving help and support while living with a disability. Living with a brain injury and growing up in an abusive household led to many challenges for Zylo. Still, he sought a life of success and self-sufficiency. After navigating a life where he already fought against people’s misunderstandings of disabilities, he was faced with those he trusted taking advantage of him and further challenging his autonomy. These challenges galvanized Zylo to speak out for others and make it his mission. Tune in to hear what Zylo means when he says “they don’t understand that a person’s brain may not be able to take it as well”.  You can find Zylo on: Website:  www.zylomarshall.com Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zylo-marshall/ Zylo would like to acknowledge those who took advantage of him, in order to create awareness of the challenges that persons with disabilities face when seeking support from those whom they trust.  #livingwithdisabilities #braininjury #leaningonothers #protectingothers #takenadvantageof #feelingrejected #workinghardertosucceed #helpingothers #publicspeaking #codeviolations #nevergiveup #whatitslike #offthecomma #OfftheCommapodcast Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/  Come Alive. Do you have a story to tell about being on your own comma? If so, come JOIN US on the podcast! Message me if you’re interested in being a guest! https://offthecomma.com/podcast/  Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Contact me to explore your possibilities! https://calendly.com/paulbriley/i-want-to-get-off-my-comma  While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website: https://offthecomma.com/mylinks/    Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

    49 min
  2. #128 Moderating Disagreeableness Through Writing with Raymond Foster

    5 MAR

    #128 Moderating Disagreeableness Through Writing with Raymond Foster

    In this episode, we talk to Raymond Foster. He describes himself with his Myers-Briggs types: openness, disagreeableness, and conscientiousness. Raymond lives in the United States.  Raymond tells us about sitting on a comma with writing two books that each taught him different things about himself and his process. When Raymond was compiling his work stories into his first fiction book, he struggled with making it come together. Meanwhile, another book called to him and he struggled with naming it. Upon reflection and after stepping away from needing to be right, he saw how the two books needed each other in order to come to life; and he saw what the process taught him along the way. Tune in to hear what Raymond means when he says “I’m avoiding the story arc, that is me”.  You can find Raymond on: Website:  www.hitechcj.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/police_lieutenant/ Linkedin:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/police/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/lawenforcement/ Twitter / X:  https://x.com/policeofficer Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@policewriter Raymond would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to him and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages: Feeding Military Families  https://feedingmilitaryfamilies.org  Addressing Food Insecurity Among Military Heroes. Food insecurity among service members, veterans, and their families is an ongoing challenge, affecting over 22,000 active-duty families, 213,000 National Guard/Reservist families, and 1.2 million veterans across the United States. While the commitment of military personnel to our country is unwavering, many face the harsh reality of struggling to put food on the table. #disagreeableness #twobooksonestory #inmyheadforyears #missingatitle #axescalpellaserbeam #conscientiousness #nowritersblock #moremoderation #morereflectiveinthemoment #betterjudgment #standstill #forwardmovement #offthecomma #OfftheCommapodcast Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/  Come Alive. Do you have a story to tell about being on your own comma? If so, come JOIN US on the podcast! Message me if you’re interested in being a guest! https://offthecomma.com/podcast/  Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Contact me to explore your possibilities! https://calendly.com/paulbriley/i-want-to-get-off-my-comma  While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website: https://offthecomma.com/mylinks/    Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

    57 min
  3. #127: Documenting The Recovery Journey Into A New Life with Peter Stavros

    26 FEB

    #127: Documenting The Recovery Journey Into A New Life with Peter Stavros

    In this episode, we talk to Peter Stavros. He describes himself as creative, resilient and a work in progress. Peter lives in the United States.  Peter tells us about sitting on a comma with colitis, a health condition that rendered him out of commission for an entire year. While battling with his health scare, Peter was inspired to document his recovery by writing about it. Not only did this help him mentally survive this difficult process, but it also sparked a creative craving that ultimately led him to change careers and shift to a lighter, more expressive way of working. Tune in to hear what Peter means when he says “I finally walked the 50 feet”.   You can find Peter on: Website:  https://peterjstavros.com  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/PeterJStavros/  Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterjstavros/   X:  https://x.com/PeterJStavros/  Peter would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to him and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages: My wife, Christine, who was my nurse, coach and #1 fan  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-stavros-cpa-1b90a144/  Team Challenge, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation  https://teamchallenge.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/pages/1962  Team Challenge is the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s endurance community — where we turn miles into momentum and fundraising into breakthroughs. The Foundation has played a critical role in the discovery of every drug for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that has come to market in the last decade, including groundbreaking biologic therapies. But when it comes to cures, impatience is a virtue. We want to improve quality of life and get to cures faster. #stuckunderthecomma #walkthe50feet #workinprogress #colitisandcrohns #introvertstoryteller #Iwanttowrite #thiswillmakeagoodstory #documentmyrecovery #recoveringattorney #OfftheCommapodcast #offthecomma  Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/  Come Alive. Do you have a story to tell about being on your own comma? If so, come JOIN US on the podcast! Message me if you’re interested in being a guest! https://offthecomma.com/podcast/  Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Contact me to explore your possibilities! https://calendly.com/paulbriley/i-want-to-get-off-my-comma  While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website: https://offthecomma.com/mylinks/    Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

    38 min
  4. #126 What Am I Gonna Do Next? with Jack LaFountain

    19 FEB

    #126 What Am I Gonna Do Next? with Jack LaFountain

    In this episode, we talk to Jack LaFountain. He describes himself as a vagabond dreamer. Jack lives in the United States.  Jack tells us about sitting on a comma after a back surgery necessitated a career shift. When the prospect of continuing to work as a nurse was no longer possible for Jack, he pivoted through retirement and into writing full time. While writing and creating had always been a part of his life, Jack now had to overcome the challenge of self-promotion in order to give his books the life they deserved. Through his journey of leaning into becoming a writer, he learns that self-promotion doesn’t negate his passion for service to others. Tune in to hear what Jack means when he says “my characters wake me up sometimes in the night.” You can find Jack on: Website:  www.jacklafountainauthor.com   Facebook:  www.facebook.com/authorjacklafountain   Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-lafountain-729b99209/ Jack would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to him and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages: American Legion Post 237  https://www.legion237.com/post-location  Since our charter, our American Legion Post has been welcoming VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country and Community.  Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for our country, friends and families embodied in our Preamble. The Forty and Eight  https://www.fortyandeight.org/  La Société des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux (The Society of Forty Men and Eight Horses) is an independent, by invitation, honor society of American veterans, more commonly known as “The Forty & Eight”. House of Honor Books  https://www.houseofhonorbooks.com   Readers and writers House of Honor welcomes you. We are an independent publisher located in rural north Alabama. We are a small press, but our vision is as big as the cosmos. #vagabonddreamer #veteransgroups #runonsentence #givethisatry #nowwhatdoido #backpain #cajunwerewolf #steadfastness #tellalltheirstories #learntopromoteyourself #talkaboutthebooks #happiernow #whatif #wholenewlife #OfftheCommapodcast #offthecomma  Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/  Come Alive. Do you have a story to tell about being on your own comma? If so, come JOIN US on the podcast! Message me if you’re interested in being a guest! https://offthecomma.com/podcast/  Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Contact me to explore your possibilities! https://calendly.com/paulbriley/i-want-to-get-off-my-comma  While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website: https://offthecomma.com/mylinks/

    49 min
  5. #125 Setting Clear Outcomes for Her Art with Luna Westish

    12 FEB

    #125 Setting Clear Outcomes for Her Art with Luna Westish

    In this episode, we talk to Luna Westish. She describes herself as curious, contemplative, and adventurous. Luna lives in the United States.  Luna tells us about sitting on a comma with deciding how she wanted to publish her next book. While facing challenges with attention, Luna worked to get clear on what outcomes she wanted for her book and the process she wanted to use to complete the work needed to get there. Along the way, she had to evaluate her expectations and set realistic goals, ultimately deciding how she wanted to see her book come to life in the world. Tune in to hear what Luna means when she says “I want to see people holding my book”.  You can find Luna on: Website:  www.lunawestish.wordpress.com  Instagram:  www.instagram.com/lunawestish  TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/@lunawestish  Bookshop:  https://bookshop.org/a/115025/9798986371665  Luna would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to them and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages: The query sites Luna mentioned in her interview are (corrected): Query Tracker  https://querytracker.net qtCritique  https://qtcritique.com Mutual Aid organizations, such as Tacoma Mutual Aid Collective  https://mutualaiddisasterrelief.org/co-conspirators/tacoma-mutual-aid-collective/  Mutual Aid Disaster Relief is a grassroots disaster relief network based on the principles of solidarity, mutual aid, and autonomous direct action. #querying #publishingprocess #formattingnotintuitive #attention #impostersyndrome #productivitytime #setyouroutcome #protectyourprocess #soulsearching #learnaboutmyself #readingasatool #writingasamirror #realisticexpectations #OfftheCommapodcast #offthecomma  Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/  Come Alive. Do you have a story to tell about being on your own comma? If so, come JOIN US on the podcast! Message me if you’re interested in being a guest! https://offthecomma.com/podcast/  Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Contact me to explore your possibilities! https://calendly.com/paulbriley/i-want-to-get-off-my-comma  While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website: https://offthecomma.com/mylinks/    Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

    1h 6m
  6. #124 From Public Housing to Public Advocacy with Toni Akin

    5 FEB

    #124 From Public Housing to Public Advocacy with Toni Akin

    In this episode, we talk to Toni Akin. She describes herself as kind, hard-working and community-focused. Toni lives in the United States.  Toni tells us about being born on a comma. Growing up as LGBTQ in a housing project, Toni’s life was shaped by challenges and stigmatization. Navigating the difficulties of this early life, she looked to her community to shape and support her. Family and coaches, followed later by employers and organizations, all played a role in helping her work toward the better life she envisioned for herself. As an adult, she found herself passionately advocating for others who face similar life challenges that she did. Tune in to hear what Toni means when she says “if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu”.  You can find Toni on: Website:  www.toniakin.page.gd  Facebook:  @Toni Akin (Providence, RI) X:  X.com@toni_d_akin   Linkedin:  www LinkedIn.com/in/ToniDAkin   Toni would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to her and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages: My mom and dad for their impact on my life.  My late softball coach, Anthony, for checking in on me and seeing to my needs.  I want to honor my Italian grandmother for bestowing a $500 US Savings Bond with a handwritten note to "graduate high school and go to college.  I want to thank my partner of 26 years, Ali. I never thought I would find a love this earnest, here in the Capital City of Rhode Island, that I also fell in love with.  https://www.nenapvd.org The U.S. Army and the U.S. DOT respectively, for having faith in my capabilities as a young professional launching my career in public service.  TerraCorps  https://terracorps.org    The mission of TerraCorps is to prepare and mobilize emerging leaders to help communities conserve and steward land for people and nature. #community #advocacy #positiveinfluences #housingprojects #faceyourfears #bornonthecomma #betterlistener #weneedeachother #causesthatmatter #abetterlife #offthecomma #OfftheCommapodcast  Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/  Come Alive. Do you have a story to tell about being on your own comma? If so, come JOIN US on the podcast! Message me if you’re interested in being a guest! https://offthecomma.com/podcast/  Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Contact me to explore your possibilities! https://calendly.com/paulbriley/i-want-to-get-off-my-comma  While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website: https://offthecomma.com/mylinks/    Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

    1 hr
  7. #123 Allowing Direction from God with John Rennie

    29 JAN

    #123 Allowing Direction from God with John Rennie

    In this episode, we talk to John Rennie. He describes himself as a leader who is empathetic and creates unity. John lives in the United States.  John tells us about sitting on a comma with a transition in his life; winding down a long-term business and propping up a new ministry. Strong in his faith, John tells us about the challenges of losing his identity as a business owner and learning to submit himself to God to guide his new path and purpose. Along the way, he finds that harmony means carrying his cross with him as he seeks to help others with carrying their own. Tune in to hear what John means when he says “I had to put aside expectations, which goes against my learned behavior”.  You can find John on: Website:  https://www.brushfires-digital.com  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/brushfires.ministry/  Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-j-rennie/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/430555434394373  YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@BrushFiresMinistry   John would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to him and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages: My wife Buffy   Mike & Tina Green   Kearsy & Colton Hoffman  https://kearsyhoffman.com #understandingbeliefs #purposethroughministry #obedientsubmission #harmonywithGod #Iwasdrained #setasideexpectations #losingidentity #falsebeliefs #awareness #fruitofthespirit #burdenofthechurch #pickupyourcross #slowdownandwalk #OfftheCommapodcast #offthecomma Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/  Come Alive. Do you have a story to tell about being on your own comma? If so, come JOIN US on the podcast! Message me if you’re interested in being a guest! https://offthecomma.com/podcast/  Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Contact me to explore your possibilities! https://calendly.com/paulbriley/i-want-to-get-off-my-comma  While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website: https://offthecomma.com/mylinks/    Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

    59 min

  8. 22 JAN

    #122 From Service to Purpose After Quitting Drinking with Polly Lovell

    In this episode, we talk to Polly Lovell. She describes herself as empathetic, insightful, and driven. Polly lives in the United Kingdom.  Polly tells us about sitting on two commas that were connected. Polly describes setting down alcohol while going through a stressful divorce; needing to have clarity while going through the process. However, after claiming her freedom, she found herself returning to alcohol as a means to cope with job pressures, the pandemic and life! What she discovered was a health scare, a role model and a plan to help her reclaim her freedom again. Tune in to hear what Polly means when she says “I learned that I have exceptional strength”.  You can find Polly on: Website:  https://www.sobercoachpolly.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZByMkNa7p/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sobercoachpolly?igsh=MWU0em9zaTlzczdrNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/polly-lovellsobercoach?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Polly would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to her and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages: Janey Lee Grace  https://www.instagram.com/janeyleegrace?igsh=MXN2NW1pbzZ2cW5mdg== Hilbre 'Bre' Kirk  https://www.instagram.com/bre_moves?igsh=bTl4cHBscHU3N3Vl Catherine Grey  https://www.instagram.com/unexpectedjoyof?igsh=d3AyZHYwOWR4dzR6 #divorcechallenge #tastingfreedom #metrics #NLP #healthdriven #daughterinspiration #awakeningforme #regretispainful #coreresilience #exceptionalstrength #servicetopurpose #healthandconfidence #OfftheCommapodcast #offthecomma  Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/  Come Alive. Do you have a story to tell about being on your own comma? If so, come JOIN US on the podcast! Message me if you’re interested in being a guest! https://offthecomma.com/podcast/  Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Contact me to explore your possibilities! https://calendly.com/paulbriley/i-want-to-get-off-my-comma  While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website: https://offthecomma.com/mylinks/    Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

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You’re stuck, I get it. I’ve been there too. I call it “sitting on a comma”. We all know what it’s like to feel stuck in life and not know where to go next. This podcast is all about what it’s like to be on the comma, as shared by individuals just like ourselves. We will explore what they experienced, what they learned and how they got themselves off the comma. See more at YouTube @offthecomma! Are you sitting on a comma? Work 1:1 with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Book a 1-session coaching call and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programs

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  • Creator
    Paul Briley
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    130
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Paul Briley
  • Show Website
    Off The Comma