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. 5h ago

    #147: I Could Be Doing More with Harker Jones

    In this episode, we talk to Harker Jones. He describes himself a writer, complex human, and person of kindness . Harker lives in the United States.  Harker tells us about sitting on a comma with getting his book produced into a movie. Harker has a very clear and vivid vision for his movie, including the actors and the Oscar acceptance speech. His challenge comes from both time pressure to bring it to life and the need to keep creating more of his works. As he channels new creations, including books, songs, poems and screenplays, he continues to visualize his prized book on the screen. Tune in to hear what Harker means when he says “I can’t think about work when I go to bed because it energizes me”.   You can find Harker on: Website:  www.HarkerJonesLA.com  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/harker_j   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/harkerjuice  Twitter/X:  https://x.com/harkerjones  Harker 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 husband, Anthony Smiljkovich My best friend, Katie Thomas My parents, Richard and Brenda Buss, and my sister, Tamatha Barnes Cecilia Najar Chandler David Thomas And all the people who have had an influence on my life #doingmore #timepressure #swingingfromacomma #themindfuckthriller #hopeoverfaith #Imnotdone #writingandmore #beingcreative #alwaysworking #mensa1000s #sitdownanddoit #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!

    #147: I Could Be Doing More with Harker Jones

  2. Jul 9

    #146 Reclaiming Agency from Childhood Trauma with Renee Gilmore

    In this episode, we talk to Renee Gilmore. She describes herself as resilient, creative and a helper who loves giving back. Renee lives in the United States.  Renee tells us about sitting on a comma after doing the work of recovery from childhood trauma. On the heels of her healing process, Renee describes feeling recovered, but not yet rejuvenated. With the help of a therapist, she was able to reframe the self beliefs she carried as a result of other peoples’ abuses of her. With practice, gratitude and self-talk, Renee was able to reclaim her agency and remap her life in ways that helped her to face a pivotal, triggering moment that could have undone everything. Tune in to hear what Renee means when she says “I have earned a beautiful life”.  You can find Renee on: Website:  http://www.reneethewriter.com/  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/reneethewriter/  Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-gilmore Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/renee.gilmore.writer  Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Wayfinding-Memoir-Renee-Gilmore/dp/1949487628?dplnkId=4358f519-9955-4122-8bad-414daa5dfc46&nodl=1 Renee 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 - My husband Steven, my brother Tim, and my kids Samson and Sarah Red Wing Public Library  https://www.redwing.lib.mn.us   Trio House Press  https://www.triohousepress.org/ #childhoodtrauma #themessymiddle #notyetrejuvenated #smartresilientbrave #practicinggratitude #reclaimingagency #reframingmyview #moreconnectedlife #painseespain #letterstomybody #selftalk #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!

    #146 Reclaiming Agency from Childhood Trauma with Renee Gilmore

  3. Jul 2

    #145 I’ve Been Improvising My Entire Life with Jennifer Martinez

    In this episode, we talk to Jennifer Martinez. She describes herself as intentional, courageous and reflective. Jennifer lives in the United States.  Jennifer tells us about sitting on a comma with finding direction in life. When a corporate job came to an end, she faced the reality that this was part of a larger picture. In order to move forward with what she ultimately wanted for herself, Jennifer needed to face her traumas and embark on her healing journey. Over a period of years, Jennifer learned many tools to help her reframe her story and come to finally see herself in a bold new way. Tune in to hear what Jennifer means when she says “I’ve just been living, I’m always improvising”.  You can find Jennifer on: Substack:  @holisticlifemethods  https://substack.com/@holisticlifemethods  Instagram:  @holisticlifemethods  Linkedin:  www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermartinez06   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 grandmother, I owe a lot of who I am to her My son Joseph, my north star Vitas Healthcare  https://www.vitas.com  Redefining Hospice Care. Since 1978, VITAS has empowered patients and families as they navigate end-of-life care decisions. Kadampa Meditation Center  https://meditationinmiami.org  Kadampa Meditation Center Miami provides a peaceful and relaxed environment where people can discover the benefits of meditation and modern Buddhist practice. Organizations who support suicide awareness, because I have been personally affected #healingjourney #beingcourageous #improvising #darknessisadrug #intervening #takingactionforward #Ivejustbeenliving #startmyownbusiness #EMDR #awholenewworld #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!

    #145 I’ve Been Improvising My Entire Life with Jennifer Martinez

  4. Jun 25

    #144 Listening To Self Over Others with Allyssya Gossett

    In this episode, we talk to Allyssya Gossett. She is curious, non-judgmental and compassionate. Allyssya lives in the United States.  Allyssya tells us about sitting on a comma from living a life directed by the advice of other people. Growing up as a highly sensitive person, she became a woman who was driven to please others. Her choices and actions eventually brought her out of alignment and created mental health issues that froze her for 6 years. With the help of others, discovering how to choose between listening to intuition and taking brave action, Allyssya grew herself into a very different life. Tune in to hear what Allyssya means when she says “start with the smallest challenging thing”.  You can find Allyssya on: Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensitive-self-assured-confidence-set-boundaries-self/id1801504421 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lifecoach_allyssya/profilecard/?igsh=MThwbHV0emVyYnlpcQ==   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/lifecoachallyssya  Allyssya 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 coach, Sara Fisk  https://www.sarafisk.coach/ Diane McDowell, who helped me change my habits of people pleasing  https://www.powerfulquestionscoaching.com/ #mentalhealthdisability #frozenfrommotion #painandsuffering #notagoodfit #listeningtobadadvice #followingintuition #willingtodisappointothers #learntosayno #chooseanewpath #partswork #peoplepleaser #thankalltheparts #talkinthemirror #freedomtoquestion #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!

    #144 Listening To Self Over Others with Allyssya Gossett

  5. Jun 18

    #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!

    #143 Why Not the Whole World? with Jennifer Schlueter

  6. 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!

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

  7. 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!

    #141 Reflection as a Tool for Potential with Rubina Chadha

  8. 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!

    #140 Experimenting with Simplicity with Miriam Ortiz y Pino
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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
    148
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Paul Briley
  • Show Website
    Off The Comma