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. #143 Why Not the Whole World? with Jennifer Schlueter

    6d ago

    #143 Why Not the Whole World? with Jennifer Schlueter

    In this episode, we talk to Jennifer Schlueter. She is a dancer and traveler who wants to leave a mark on others. Jennifer lives in South Africa.  Jennifer tells us about sitting on a comma with an unfulfilling job and a life change. After feeling limited by the changes in her career and roles, Jennifer began seeking thrills and excitement in bad decisions and choices. As her sense of unease grew, she followed a friend’s referral to a hypnotherapist, where everything changed overnight. Within days she had charted a new path, new plans and began a journey that led her to a new career and experiences around the world. Tune in to hear what Jennifer means when she says “I was complaining at a high level”.  You can find Jennifer on: Website:  mindyoursubconscious.com  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.kruger.35/   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dr.jenniferschlueter/   TikTok:  tiktok.com/@hypnojenny Youtube:  http://youtube.com/jenniferschlueter89  Jennifer 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 friend Bebe, who opened up the world to me My best friend Sabrina  https://www.instagram.com/c0releadership/    My other best friend Sarah  https://www.instagram.com/iamsarahcurrle    #walkingaway #hypnotherapy #whynotthewholeworld #baddecisions #decisionmadeovernight #certainty #fulfillmentandsatisfaction #worldtravels #innerchildwork #leaveamark #senseofhome #OfftheCommapodcast #offthecomma  Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/  Come Alive. Standard Outro Text for Each Episode: 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!

    41 min
  2. #142 Peace is a Choice and an Action with Theresa Smith

    Jun 11

    #142 Peace is a Choice and an Action with Theresa Smith

    In this episode, we talk to Theresa Smith. She is creative, funny and a mover & shaker. Theresa lives in the United States.  Theresa tells us about sitting on a comma after a violent attack left her with a brain injury that affected her ability to do her work. As she recovered, her curiosity sent her searching to understand more about the brain and mind. What Theresa learned along the way set her on a path of both letting go to old expectations and having access to new ways to have what she wants for herself. Theresa found herself in a flow state and able to navigate all of life’s events and chosen directions. Tune in to hear what Theresa means when she says “you have to have resistance”.  You can find Theresa on: Website:  www.thesuccesszones.com  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/drtheresasmith/  Linkedin:  www.linkedin.com/in/transformationdc  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/transformationdc  Threads:  https://www.threads.com/@drtheresasmith  Substack:  https://substack.com/@drtheresasmith?   Theresa 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: Cheryl Meyer, It Feels Good to Feel Good  www.cherylmhealthmuse.com Anthony Rodriguez, Evolution: Pathway to Embodiment  www.sacreddrummedicine.com #dis-ease #placeofpeace #applyingmeaning #keeplearning #theeventistheprompt #wentsearching #breathewalkscream #predominantcreativeforce #egoandothervoices #secondaryintentions #theyneedtheirsickness #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!

    47 min
  3. #141 Reflection as a Tool for Potential with Rubina Chadha

    Jun 4

    #141 Reflection as a Tool for Potential with Rubina Chadha

    In this episode, we talk to Rubina Chadha. She is a creative leader and a mindful guide to others. Rubina lives in the United States.  Rubina tells us about sitting on a comma with an award nomination and the potential to win it. When faced with the possibility of being named “most impactful woman”, Rubina recognized feelings in herself that called on her to reflect, observe and consider their meaning. Exploring themes of worthiness, validation and representation, she finds herself practicing the mindfulness that she teaches. Rubina not only finds potential and possibility in the future outcome but also in the pause of the present moment. Tune in to hear what Rubina means when she says “I haven’t been seen or recognized or understood throughout many times”.  You can find Rubina on: Websites:  http://theinnerdesign.com/   https://www.womeninpowertv.com/rubina-chadha63221754  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theofficialrubina  Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubina-c  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@RubinaChadha  Rubina 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: Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, also know as His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, The Art of Living  https://www.artofliving.org/us-en/gurudev  Since 1981, Gurudev has been teaching breath-based meditation techniques for health and well-being. His approach blends lightness, humor, inspiration, and ancient wisdom. Through his work, millions of people around the world have found calm, peace, and resilience. Over the years, his vision of a stress-free, violence-free society has ignited a global movement that has reached 180 countries. His ongoing humanitarian and conflict-mediation initiatives have helped strengthen communities in places as diverse as Colombia, India, the Ivory Coast, and North America.  #lifeisaprocess #commaisthepause #mostimpactfulwoman #worthinessandrecognition #reflectingonnow #everyoneisacelebrity #reliefversusrecognition #validation #knowyourpeople #thatsart #livinginthismoment #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!

    55 min
  4. #140 Experimenting with Simplicity with Miriam Ortiz y Pino

    May 28

    #140 Experimenting with Simplicity with Miriam Ortiz y Pino

    In this episode, we talk to Miriam Ortiz y Pino. She describes herself as curious, kind and impish. Miriam lives in the United States.  Miriam tells us about sitting on a comma with being more of herself. When she found herself without any clients on the books one day, Miriam began shopping for answers and solutions by asking for advice from friends, experts and content sources. In the search for everyone else’s answers, she tried many things with little success. Then one day, she had a message that led to a shift; she began focusing more on her own answers. After reflecting, experimenting and simplifying her approach to work, money and spirit, Miriam began to see new growth and opportunities for learning. Tune in to hear what Miriam means when she says “Patience has an end point”.  You can find Miriam on: Website:  https://www.morethanorganized.net  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/moypmto/  Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriamortizypino/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/morethanorganized/  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/MorethanOrganized  Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/moypmto   Substack: Coming soon… Miriam 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: Kendall Summerhawk  https://kendallsummerhawk.com/  Danielle La Porte  https://daniellelaporte.com/ Marie Forleo  https://www.marieforleo.com WESST Corp  https://www.wesst.org/ National Indigenous Womens Resource Center  https://www.niwrc.org/mmiwr-awareness. #organizedlife #simplifythepath #bemoreofmyself #lonelinessandmisunderstanding #theexperimentofit #somejobsnotmeantforme #everythingworkingout #findmyvoice #freedomfromworry #simplicityexpert #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!

    52 min
  5. #139 Navigating Cloudy Days with Intention with Kendall Concini

    May 21

    #139 Navigating Cloudy Days with Intention with Kendall Concini

    In this episode, we talk to Kendall Concini-Moore. She is a mom and mental health advocate who is creative and vivid. Kendall lives in the United States.  Kendall tells us about sitting on a comma with postpartum depression. Having already lived with depression, Kendall anticipated challenges after the births of her children. When she had different experiences with maternity leave from her employer, she made the difficult decision to quit her job. This experience took Kendall on a journey of exploring her relationship with depression and defining ways to make agreements with her family about how to live with it. This fueled her advocacy to support others with mental health challenges. Tune in to hear what Kendall means when she says “if it’s between you and my family, you’re gonna lose every time”. You can find Kendall on: Website:  cloudydaychronicles.org  Instagram:  nstagra.com/cloudydaychronicles  Substack:  cloudydaychronicles.substack.com  Kendall 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: Thank you to my family, for supporting me through this journey, giving me sunny days within. My friends, Ashley and Dunja, for supporting me with understanding and empathy. Proceeds of books purchased through my website benefit a rotating list of community mental health organizations and features, which are highlighted on my substack. #postartumdepression #cloudydays #takingapause #allowdontfix #beingsupported #maternityleave #empowerment #parentified #whatcanIbuild #motherhood #boundaries #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
  6. #138 I Never Wanted This in the First Place with Bob Thompson

    May 14

    #138 I Never Wanted This in the First Place with Bob Thompson

    In this episode, we talk to Bob Thompson. He is someone who does things differently, is not afraid to question, and challenges bullies. Bob lives in the United States.  Bob tells us about sitting on a comma with a major career pivot; not just because he wanted change, but because he never really wanted the first path. At a point of inflection in his career as a chemist, Bob chose to level up his training. But when he found himself in a freshman chemistry class with beginners again, he decided it was time to walk away. What came next was an idea, a vision, some exploration and a plan. Despite the opinions of others, he “worked in the dark” to transition into a real estate role that aligned with his passions and interests. Tune in to hear what Bob means when he says “sitting on a comma is just about as stressful as it can be”.  You can find Bob on: Website:  https://whatbobthinks.com  Onehourrealestateagent.com  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/bobtheagent,whatbobthinks.com Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-thompson-9333261a5/  Bob 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: Angela Johnston, Diverse Hampton Roads  https://www.diversehamptonroads.com/meet-our-founder My editor, Nicole Banks  https://www.facebook.com/nicky828   #bigcareerchange #neverwantedthis #Icantdothisanymore #notinvested #makethechange #haveaplan #workwithoptions #reachouttomypeople #toughplacetobe #workinthedark #absoluterelief #OfftheCommapodcast #offthecomma Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/  Come Alive. 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 www.offthecomma.com    Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

    52 min
  7. #137 Listening to Coincidence for Miracles with Sophia Demas

    May 7

    #137 Listening to Coincidence for Miracles with Sophia Demas

    In this episode, we talk to Sophia Demas. She is happy, caring and purpose-driven. Sophia lives in the United States.  Sophia tells us about sitting on a comma with listening to coincidences. From an early age, her mother taught her how to speak to divine entities. As an adult, her first miracle happened from a dream that sent her into a relationship with her dream interpreter. As a result, Sophia was transformed and began searching for coincidences throughout her life, but taking action on them when found! She moved from needing to be in control to a state of flow. Tune in to hear what Sophia means when she says “I said, promise me you’re gonna call me”.  You can find Sophia on: Website:  sophiademas.com  Instagram:  @Sophia_Demas  Facebook:  @TheDivineLanguageOfCoincidence Sophia 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 8 Mentors who have shaped my life  https://sophiademas.com/my-influencers-2/ My Mother, who helped me converse with the divine Salvation Army Supporting Survivors of Trafficking   https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/eastern-pennsylvania/fight-for-justice/  Covenant House  https://www.covenanthouse.org  Holy Trinity Philoptochos St. Elpida Chapter  https://www.holytrinityeggharbor.com/ministries/philoptochos   #unsolvable #motherslaw #Ihadthisdream #conincidencesbecomemiracles #spiritsays #divineintelligence #somethingbigger #wishinghopefaith #squashedweddingband #notalone #itsfreeing #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!

    57 min
  8. #136 Living Your Own Brilliance with Teresa Wornstaff

    Apr 30

    #136 Living Your Own Brilliance with Teresa Wornstaff

    In this episode, we talk to Teresa Wornstaff. She describes herself as someone who believes legacy is important, values influence and seeks deep interactions with others. Teresa lives in the United States.  Teresa tells us about sitting on a comma with a career pivot during the pandemic. While the career and identity shift was significant in itself, it also created a space for Teresa to unlock and claim abilities and gifts that she had hidden from others in the past. Letting go of the opinions of others, she was able to embrace her intuitive leadership and begin leading with her gifts open and active again. From there, Teresa began living more open to possibility and finding more people called into her life. Tune in to hear what Teresa means when she says “there was a complete void of potential”.  You can find Teresa on: Website:  https://teresawornstaff.com/  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/teresawornstaff/?hl=en  Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-wornstaff/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/teresa.wornstaff  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@teresawornstaff  TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@teresawornstaff?lang=en  Teresa 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 daughters Jessica and Jasmine My daughter-in-law Shelby All of the people who I get to meet within my trust circle and my clients - they make a difference for me every day #chanelling #trustintuition #myabilitiesareopenandactive #careershift #deeplyloved #frommyselftomyself #intuitiveleader #nothidinganymore #Illletyouknow #liveyourbrilliance #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
    144
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Paul Briley
  • Show Website
    Off The Comma