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Off The Comma
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…
Episodes
Off The Comma#102 Asking for Help and Starting Over with Priya Venkatesan
In this episode, we talk to Priya Venkatesan. She is kind, compassionate and believes in people. Priya lives in the United States. Priya tells us about sitting…
Off The Comma#101 Finding Purpose Through Helping Others
In this episode, we talk to Alice Yeh. She describes herself as values-oriented and adventurous, adaptable and resilient. Alice lives in the United States…
Off The Comma#100 What's The Point of it All? with Paul Briley
Episode 100 is a special “milestone” episode where we turn the tables and our host, Paul Briley, becomes the guest! We welcome back Austin Skelton from Episode…
Off The Comma#99 Perseverance as a Quadruple Amputee with Merlyna
In this episode, we talk to Merlyna Valentine. She describes herself as motivated, empathetic and lives her life to the fullest. Merlyna lives in the United…
Off The Comma#98 Indecision About Work Roles with Lucy Hall
In this episode, we talk to Lucy Hall. She is enthusiastic and positive. Lucy lives in the UK. Lucy tells us about sitting on two commas. Early in her…
Off The Comma#97 Juggling Work and Family with Amanda Facio
In this episode, we talk to Amanda Facio. She describes herself as energetic, focused and with a lot of fun on the side. Amanda lives in the United States…
Off The Comma#96 Childhood Abuse and Eating Disorders with Patty Cabot
In this episode, we talk to Patty Cabot. She is resilient, tenacious and open. Patty lives in the United States. Patty tells us about sitting on a comma with…
Off The Comma#95 Divorce, Abuse and Choices with Jalisa Hardy
During this episode, our guest shares about her experience with sexual abuse. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please consider this before listening. In…
Off The Comma#94 Shifting Careers and Purpose with Melanie Duriez
In this episode, we talk to Melanie Duriez. She describes herself as a curious nature lover who is empathic and can relate to others’ feelings. Melanie lives…
Off The Comma#93 Life Without Wine with Lucy Hemming
In this episode, we talk to Lucy Hemming. She describes herself as an energy-bringer who is kind and empathetic. Lucy lives in the United Kingdom. Lucy tells…
Off The Comma#92 Recovery from Bicycle Accident with Christopher LaFleur
In this episode, we talk to Christopher. He is a passionate, driven artist. Christopher lives in the United States. Christopher tells us about sitting on a…
Off The Comma#91 Family Caregiving with Maricia Johns
In this episode, we talk to Maricia Johns. She describes herself as likable, warm-hearted, and finds the good in everyone. Maricia lives in the United States…
Off The Comma#90 Changing Beliefs about Money with Mark Willis
In this episode, we talk to Mark Willis. He describes himself as empathetic, trustworthy and passionate. Mark lives in the United States. Mark tells us about…
Off The Comma#89 Autistic Son and Affirmations with Lori Rogers
In this episode, we talk to Lori Rogers. She is a mom who inspires, teaches and learns to improve life. Lori lives in the United States. Lori tells us about…
Off The Comma#88 Losing Child to Suicide with Stuart Preston
In this episode, we talk to Stuart Preston. He describes himself as a person who wants people to see hope. Stuart lives in the United States. Stuart tells us…
Off The Comma#87 Leaving Relationships with Sean Bridges
In this episode, we talk to Sean Bridges. He is a writer who is driven and determined. Sean lives in the United States. Sean tells us about sitting on a comma…
Off The Comma#86 Energetic Leadership and Listening with Gitte Madelaire
In this episode, we talk to Gitte Madelaire. She describes herself as trustful, happy and an intuitive visionary. Gitte lives in Denmark. Gitte tells us about…
Off The Comma#85 Surviving Thyroid Cancer with Lee Crompton
In this episode, we talk to Lee Crompton. He is a survivor, writer and connects people with mental health experiences. Lee lives in the United Kingdom. Lee…
Off The Comma#84 Pain in Isolation and Peace with Carrie Graham
In this episode, we talk to Carrie Graham. She is a quiet and talented listener who likes to uplift others. Carrie lives in the United States. Carrie tells us…
Off The Comma#83 Living a Double Life with Mark Wiggington
In this episode, we talk to Mark Wigginton. He is grateful, evolving and generous. Mark lives in the United States. Mark tells us about sitting on a series of…
Off The Comma#82 Starting Over to Pursue a Dream with Terry Tucker
In this episode, we talk to Terry Tucker. He describes himself as a connector who seeks to understand people and experience purpose. Terry lives in the United…
Off The Comma#81 Student Loan Debt and Mindset with Angela Tipton
In this episode, we talk to Angela Tipton. She is curious, courageous and kind. Angela lives in the United States. Angela tells us about sitting on a comma…
Off The Comma#80 Gaining Others' Respect with Xavier Mesa
In this episode, we talk to Xavier Meza. He describes himself as disciplined, humble and values respect. Xavier lives in the United States. Xavier tells us…
Off The Comma#79 Going My Own Way with Richard Blank
In this episode, we talk to Richard Blank. He is empathetic, confident and has “old school grit”. Richard lives in Costa Rica. Richard tells us about getting…
Off The Comma#78 Questioning The Norms with Lynn Mull
In this episode, we talk to Lynn Mull. She is an organizer, seeker and a leader. Lynn lives in the United States. Lynn tells us about sitting on a comma with a…
Off The Comma#77 Inner Demons and Decisions with Lilia Bogoeva
In this episode, we talk to Lilia Bogoeva. She is an “inner demon crusher” with courage and resilience. Lilia lives in the United States. Lilia tells us about…
Off The Comma#76 Writing a Book Together with Anna & Donald
In this episode, we talk to Anna Schmidt & Donald Osborn. They are brother and sister who are resilient writers and storytellers. Anna & Donald live in the…
Off The Comma#75 Strokes in Early Life with Jack Glennon
In this episode, we talk to Jack Glennon. He describes himself as authentic, adventurous and pushing boundaries. Jack lives in Australia. Jack tells us about…
Off The Comma#74 Choosing Your Reactions with Rhonda Parker-Taylor
In this episode, we talk to Rhonda Parker Taylor. She is resilient, compassionate and driven. Rhonda lives in the United States. Rhonda tells us about what…
Off The Comma#73 Meeting Others' Expectations with Dr. Jaime Raygoza
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Jaime Raygoza. He is ambitious, audacious and bubbly. Jaime lives in the United States. Jaime tells us about sitting on a comma…
Off The Comma#72 Observing Collective Commas with Amy Ayres
In this episode, we talk to Amy Ayres. She is someone who is aware, honest and “cuts the crap”. Amy lives in the United States. Amy shares about her commas…
Off The Comma#71 Autism and Mind/Dody Connection with Jaymes Buckman
In this episode, we talk to Jaymes Buckman. He describes himself as weird, queer, neurodivergent and a sparkly poet. Jaymes lives in Canada. Jaymes tells us…
Off The Comma#70 Trauma, PTSD and Self-Hatred with Sheridan Taylor
In this episode, our guest shares about his experience with suicide. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please consider this before listening. In this…
Off The Comma#69 From Lawyer to Peacemaker with Doug Noll
In this episode, we talk to Doug Noll. He is a lawyer-turned-peacemaker who lives to serve humanity. Doug lives in the United States. Doug tells us about…
Off The Comma#68 Alcoholic parents with Dr. Pete Alexander
In this episode, we talk to Pete Alexander. He is humorous, dependable and finds light in the situation at hand. Pete lives in the United States. Pete tells us…
Off The Comma#67 Vegan Activism and Compassion with Kate Galli
In this episode, we talk to Kate Galli. She is passionate, focused and open-hearted. Kate lives in Australia. Kate tells us about sitting on a comma with…
Off The Comma#66 Entrepreneurship and Taking Chances with Myles Youngblood
In this episode, we talk to Myles Youngblood. He is influential, inspiring and passionate. Myles lives in the United States. Myles tells us about sitting on a…
Off The Comma#65 Living With Chronic Pain with Paula Ahlberg
In this episode, we talk to Paula Ahlberg. She is a mother and teacher who tries new things and adventures. Paula lives in the United Kingdom. Paula tells us…
Off The Comma#64 Leaving Religion for Spirituality with Michela Giordano-Castro
In this episode, we talk to Michela Giordano Castro. She is empathetic, enthusiastic and curious. Michela lives in the United States. Michela tells us about…
Off The Comma#63 Nomad Life with Brownell Landrum
In this episode, we talk to Brownell Landrum. She is creative, brilliant in light and an explorer of mysteries. Brownell comes to us (currently) from the…
Off The Comma#62 Food Addiction with Bracha Goetz
In this episode, we talk to Bracha Goetz. She describes herself as insightful, joyful and grateful. Bracha comes to us from Israel. Bracha tells us about…
Off The Comma#61 Going Back Home Again with Sean Parker
In this episode, we talk to Sean Parker. He is creative independent who doesn’t control perceptions of others. Sean lives in the United Kingdom. Sean tells us…
Off The Comma#60 Running To Save My Life with Aaron Burros
In this episode, we talk to Aaron Burros. He is describes himself as a “running servant”who shows up, paces for others and pursues his passion. Aaron lives in…
Off The Comma#59 Neurodivergent non-conformity with Maria Teresa Pratico-Swanson
In this episode, our guest shares about her experience with suicide. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please consider this before listening. In this…
Off The Comma#58 Unplanned Pregnancy Gessie Bellizaire
In this episode, we talk to Gessie Belizaire. She describes herself as a child of God, mother, and sister, who is “living on mission”. Gessie lives in the…
Off The Comma#57 Rare Pituitary Disorder with Risa August
In this episode, we talk to Risa August. She describes herself as genuine, kind and compassionate. Risa lives in the United States. Risa tells us about sitting…
Off The Comma#56 Reflections on Listening Skills with Me!
In this episode, we take a break from the interviews for a conversation about the power of listening. Over the last few years, I’ve learned a lot about…
Off The Comma#55 Losing a Dream Due to Injury with Cameron Law
In this episode, we talk to Cameron Law He describes himself as being about love, service and empathy. Cameron lives in the United States. Cameron tells us…
Off The Comma#54 Cancel Culture with Eric Tomme
In this episode, we talk to Eric Tomme. He is objective, realistic and uses humor to bridge the gap between different people. Eric lives in the United States…
Off The Comma#53 People Pleasing and Freedom with Angela Harvey
In this episode, our guest shares references to suicide. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please consider this before listening. In this episode, we talk…
Off The Comma#52 Hidden Disabilities with Flame Schoeder
In this episode, we talk to Flame Schoeder. She describes herself as wise and authentic. Flame lives in the United States. Flame tells us about sitting on a…
Off The Comma#51 Family of Origin and Self Belief with Stephen Horn
#vulnerability #belonging #selfacceptance #trust #betrayal #abandonment #questioning #challengethenarrative #whocanloveme #rolemodel #detaching #rewritethebook…
Off The Comma#50 Self-Employment and Stress with Gustavo Von Zeigler
In this episode, we talk to Gustavo Von Zeigler. He describes himself as a determined and hard-working teacher and a world traveler. Gustavo lives in Mexico…
Off The Comma#49 Toxic Work Environments with Natalia Levin
In this episode, we talk to Natalia Levin. She describes herself as empathetic, passionate and insightful. Natalia lives in the United States. Natalia tells us…
Off The Comma#48 Starting New Business During Pandemic with Steph Allston
In this episode, we talk to Steph Alston. She describes herself as a leader and a mover & shaker who is constantly reinventing herself. Steph lives in the…
Off The Comma#47 Choosing Career Based on Family with Katie Kanowsky
In this episode, we talk to Katie Kanowsky. She is inspirational, nurturing and “loosely” strategic. Katie lives in the United States. Katie tells us about…
Off The Comma#46 Bipolar Disorder and Recklessness with DJ Stripe
In this episode, we talk to DJ Stipe. He is thoughtful, creative and versatile. DJ lives in the United States. DJ tells us about sitting on a matrix of commas…
Off The Comma#45 Unplanned Motherhood with Reina Hosier
In this episode, we talk to Reina Hosier. She is open, free-spirited, resilient and loyal. Reina lives in the United States. Reina tells us about sitting on a…
Off The Comma#44 Shame, Rejection and Being Good Enough with Louisa Fryer
In this episode, we talk to Louisa Fryer. She describes herself as intuitive, spiritual, creative and productive. Louisa lives in the United Kingdom. Louisa…
Off The Comma#43 Living Authentically in Public with Janey Lee-Grace
In this episode, we talk to Janey Lee Grace. She is describes herself as enthusiastic, passionate, bossy (in a good way) and determined. Janey lives in the…