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. #123 Allowing Direction from God with John Rennie

    6D AGO

    #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

  2. JAN 22

    #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!

    51 min
  3. #121 Taking Mental Illness Seriously with Mark Blacknell

    JAN 15

    #121 Taking Mental Illness Seriously with Mark Blacknell

    In this episode, we talk to Mark Blacknell. He describes himself as expansive, flawed and an amalgamation of primordial stuff. Mark lives in the United States.  Mark tells us about sitting on a comma with PTSD and feeling “messy” in life. While his life was threaded with anxiety, depression, and challenging thoughts, Mark found ways to move forward despite the struggles. What was missing for him was a sense of calm, warmth, peace and stability. On his journey, he found the clarity to seek help and discovered a pathway to these goals through zen meditation. Tune in to hear what Mark means when he says “I stopped to take my mental illness seriously”. You can find Mark on: Website:  https://stareatthewall.org/ Instagram:  www.instagram.com/stareatthewallwithmark/ Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-blacknell/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stareatthewallwithmark YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stareatthewallwithmark TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stareatthewallwithmark Mark 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: Christine Ramos  https://influentialwomen.com/connect/christine-ramos Peter Coyote, My Teacher  https://petercoyote.com/ Lewis Richmond  https://www.lewisrichmond.com  Lewis Richmond is a bestselling author, editor, blogger, and musician/composer. Paul Shippee  https://paulshippee.com  Paul Shippee, MA Psychology, has been teaching and facilitating NVC practice groups continuously for 14 years, after intensive training with NVC founder, Marshall Rosenberg, PhD and other NVC trainers, in addition to study with Native American teachers and yoga masters. #ptsdaffects #stability #stopandreflect #zenmeditation #takementalillnessseriously #gettinghelp #birdsknownoboundaries #alwayschasing #faceyourself #needtostabilize #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!

    59 min
  4. #120 Writing to Get Off The Comma with Aaron Ryan

    JAN 8

    #120 Writing to Get Off The Comma with Aaron Ryan

    In this episode, we talk to Aaron Ryan. He describes himself as a dual storyteller, family man and provider/protector. Aaron lives in the United States.  Aaron tells us about sitting on several commas around career and job pivots. As a creator his entire life, Aaron enjoys being a storyteller. While he has told many stories in many ways throughout his life, his passion revolves around writing his books. With the goal in mind of generating most of his income from his novels, he finds himself pivoting and facing the challenges of uncertainty. What serves Aaron is boldly getting started and slowing down while taking the steps. Tune in to hear what Aaron means when he says “you cannot microwave your way to success”.  You can find Aaron on: Website:  https://authoraaronryan.com  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/authoraaronryan Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/authoraaronryan/ Links:  https://dot.cards/authoraaronryan  Aaron 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 and editor Janine Graves: www.denouementediting.com  Fellow author, highly supportive friend  Victoria Richmond: https://www.richmondscraftycorner.com/books  Vance Pease, hugely supportive reader and personal friend  Walker Armstrong, for the invaluable referrals to provide verisimilitude for the Dissonance saga #manifestsuccess #creativestoryteller #providerandprotector #unfetteredbelief #couragelikeadog #pantserwriter #writingnovels #leavingalegacy #deafeningsilence #startquicklygoslowly #methodicaldiscipline #keepwriting #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!

    52 min
  5. #119 Making One Decision at a Time with Kate Hendrickson

    JAN 1

    #119 Making One Decision at a Time with Kate Hendrickson

    In this episode, we talk to Kate Hendrickson. She describes herself as family-oriented, southern-proud, and strategic. Kate lives in the United States.  Kate tells us about sitting on many commas and the process she follows each time. Whether it was what to study at school, the work she wanted to do, or a critical life decision in the midst of a natural disaster, Kate learned to trust her gut about life changes that would serve her best. Despite second-guessing and worrying about what others might think, she found that her journey always involved taking steps and reflecting back at the results of her actions. Tune in to hear what Kate means when she says, “I never want to forget this moment in my life”.  You can find Kate on: Website:  https://www.kate-hendrickson.com/  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kwhendrickson/ Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-hendrickson-fl02/ Kate 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: American Red Cross https://www.redcross.org/  Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world. We roll up our sleeves and donate time, money and blood. We learn or teach life-saving skills so our communities can be better prepared when the need arises. We do this every day because the Red Cross is needed - every day. My family and friends who are my amazing support system! #midlifeawakening #reflectionandpride #youngerpresenting #lifeisastory #whatsnext #makeadecision #feltlikechaos #Ineverwanttoforget #recoveringpeoplepleaser #6monthsinOrlando #multiplecommas #onedecisionatatime #takeaction #trustmygut #learnfromcommas #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
  6. #118 Ascension from Grief and Loss with Margaux Amie

    12/25/2025

    #118 Ascension from Grief and Loss with Margaux Amie

    In this episode, we talk to Margaux Amie. She is a storyteller at heart who is calm and focused. Margaux lives in the United States.  Margaux tells us about sitting on a comma after the death of her husband following the loss of her mother and grandmother prior. When everything came to a stop for her, she found silence, darkness and depression. Margaux relied on the necessity of moving forward to find her ascension out of the grief, with the help of friends and therapists to serve as her mirror. As she climbed toward a better place, Margaux found a new sense of purpose in uplifting her professional community and the broader community of women. Tune in to hear what Margaux means when she says “I’m going to put my community back to work”.  You can find Margaux on: Website:  https://trueselffilms.com/  Instagram:  @margauxamie,  @trueselffilms Facebook:  Margaux Amie,  True Self Films Margaux 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 family, for supporting me through my journey.  My close and personal friends, for their support.  My colleagues and coworker friends, for their support.  I want to lift up women, for whom I am dedicated to support.  True Self Films  https://trueselffilms.com/   At True Self Films, we create compelling feature films, TV episodics, and documentaries that inspire, entertain, and challenge perspectives. We are committed to storytelling that uplifts underrepresented voices and fosters inclusivity in the film industry. Rosie Carter  https://thelifeside.com  To restore alignment, resilience, and vitality in the lives of those aged 30-60 through the power of presence. #keepgoing #keepmoving #survivinggrief #everythingstopped #moveoutofnecessity #ascension #fromtheabyss #gettinghelp #buildingback #creativespirit #newpossibilities #carvemyownpath #flagshipfilm #trueselffilms #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!

    1h 6m
  7. #117 Suspending Self-Doubt and Recalibrating with Laura Ballet

    12/18/2025

    #117 Suspending Self-Doubt and Recalibrating with Laura Ballet

    In this episode, we talk to Laura Ballet. She describes herself as consciousness in motion, who is active and a writer. Laura lives in the United States.  Laura tells us about sitting on a comma with self-doubt over the creation of her book. Despite her love of the publishing community and thought leaders, Laura wanted to take the challenging path and publish on her own. When faced with the fear of not being qualified, she embarked on a journey of validation and creation that not only saw the publication of her book, but confirmation in her value, experience and contribution. Tune in to hear what Laura means when she says “I don’t fear…I can recalibrate fast”.  You can find Laura on: Website:  https://thescienceofempowerment.com/  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thescienceofempowerment/ Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-brennan-ballet-bb426751/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/laura.brennan.56614/  Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBfQy8Sp78NZIZ9Q- Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3qsx4GX    Laura would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to here and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages: My brother Chris Brennan Babirye Meron - https://www.facebook.com/babirye.meron.1   Simona Stefanakova (Garcia) https://www.youtube.com/@simonaslibrary/videos  #selfdoubt #responsibilitytomakeitwork #explorationformyself #goingmyownway #thechallengingpath #juststart #thoughtenergy #poweroftheuniverse #qualificationdoubt #recalibratefast #springboardtoflight #scienceofempowerment #nostagnation #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!

    56 min
  8. #116 Coming Out About Childhood Sexual Abuse with John Comerford

    12/11/2025

    #116 Coming Out About Childhood Sexual Abuse with John Comerford

    In this episode, our guest shares intimate details about his experience with sexual abuse and suicide ideation. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please consider this before listening.  In this episode, we talk to John Comerford. He describes himself as a mental health advocate and spokesperson for men who have had childhood sexual trauma. John lives in Australia.  John tells us about experiencing sexual assault as a child and the trauma that held him on a comma for 40 years to follow. After being raped by a trusted educator in school, John didn’t feel safe to tell anyone. For the majority of his adult life, the secret manifested in actions and behaviors that affected his relationships with himself and others. As his spiral of shame and guilt twisted down, he was faced with a critical decision and found hope in the prospect of protecting his own children; beginning a process of rebuilding his self image, self belief and ability to help others. Tune in to hear what John means when he says “I got really good at seeing other people’s struggles”.  You can find John on: Website:  https://jjcomerford.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/_jjcomerford_ Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-comerford-8a76a510a/ 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 partner Amber, for saving my life My children, for the defining moment and getting me on the right path My family for being so supportive SAMSN Survivors & Mates Support Network  https://www.samsn.org.au  Since 2011, SAMSN has been delivering services and programs that prioritise the wellbeing of survivors, supporters and health providers. We also have many resources that can be read, watched and/or listened to. All our services for survivors and supporters are FREE. Average Joes Mens Collective  https://averagejoes.net.au  Average Joes officially began in September 2018 when good friends Wayne Taylor and Eliot Krause put a call out on social media along with a selfie of two very average lads eating chicken wings and sipping beers to local men in the area to join them for a beer and wings every Wednesday for an hour at their favourite pub for a real and raw chat about the issues men face all whilst making a mate. #survivorofabuse #childhoodtrauma #holdfor40years #chameleon #sinkingdown #silencehurts #notasafespace #100otherboys #shameandguilt #beingvictimized #depressionlivesinthedark #tellingmystory #lettingitout #healing #helpingotherstellthestory #turninglifearound #grattitude #powerofyourvoice #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!

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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
    124
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Paul Briley
  • Show Website
    Off The Comma