Off The Comma

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 sitting on a comma with a profound career shift. As a practicing lawyer with a reputation for ferocity, Doug began feeling that he wasn’t being of service to others. During a pivotal moment, he had an epiphany that changed his trajectory and brought him to a new way of studying, being and practice that centered on spreading peace. His journey takes him from becoming a student again, to becoming a teacher again, in the most surprising environment he could have imagined. Tune in to hear what Doug means when he says “I had been living a dis-integrated life”.

You can find Doug on:

• Website:  https://dougnoll.com/podcast/off-the-comma
• Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougnoll/
• Email:  [email protected] 
• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DouglasNoll

Doug 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, Aleya, for all her support  https://www.7cupsofconsciousness.com  What if… You woke up every day with energy, hope, fire, passion, love, connection, strength, and courage. You were part of a community of like-minded people growing and evolving together, sharing, laughing, crying, connecting, loving. You started shifting, growing, deepening, releasing old patterns, and bringing in new patterns. You felt calm and peaceful instead of anxious, were happy instead of depressed, experienced hope manifested what you desired, and were living your dream life.

Prison of Peace  https://prisonofpeace.org  Prison of Peace was established in 2010, in order to reduce violence and promote peaceful conflict resolution among prison inmates.

Laurel Kaufer, my colleague and co-founder of Prison of Peace.

All of our Prison of Peace students, in and out of prison, who, from places of darkness, shed new light on the world.

Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Book an easy 1-session coaching session and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programs

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 and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.

I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!

Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

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 about sitting on a comma after leaving his dysfunctional childhood home. As the traumatic experiences of youth eroded his sense of self, Pete found community in a support group with shared history. Being seen and understood based on his “whole story”, he experienced hope and resilience, which helped him build a life away from the chaos of his past. Tune in to hear what Pete means when he says “no child should have to deal with this”. 

You can find Pete on:

• Website:  https://petealexander.com

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• Instagram:  https://instagram.com/stressexpert

• Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/petealexander/

Pete 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:

Adult Children of Alcoholics:  adultchildren.org  ACA is a 12 Step program that focuses on emotional sobriety. We were all profoundly affected by the dysfunction in our families of origin, whether alcohol was present in the home or not.  Consequently, we developed a set of “laundry list” traits that helped us survive that experience.  These traits may have been adaptive at the time, but have now come to substantially disrupt our lives.  

The Mentoring Club: https://www.thementoringclub.org/  The Mentoring Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a mentoring community for aspiring and seasoned leaders. We believe in marrying aspiring leaders’ potentials and accomplished leaders’ experiences to make the world a better a place.

Hospice of the East Bay: https://www.hospiceeastbay.org/

Hospice East Bay is a pioneer hospice established in 1977 by community volunteers to create support for patients who wanted to die at home. Over the years, Hospice East Bay has grown to include many programs and services that are supported by our donors.

Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Book an easy 1-session coaching session and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programs

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 and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.

I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!

Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

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 championing a cause. Having chosen a vegan lifestyle out of compassion for animals, Kate found herself struggling between cycles of self-censorship and activism. While her position and choice were steadfast, she struggled with how to express herself in ways that didn’t create conflict. After losing her mother and role model, Kate found herself leading with compassion over confrontation. Tune in to hear what Kate means when she says “I was expecting them to meet me where I was”. 

You can find Kate on:

• Website:  www.strongbodygreenplanet.com

• Journal:  https://strongbodygreenplanet.lpages.co/plant-positive-journal/

• Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/strongbodygreenplanet/

• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/StrongBodyGreenPlanet/

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:

Will Tuttle and his book: The World Peace Diet, https://www.worldpeacediet.com/

Philip Wollen and his video: Animals Should Be Off The Menu, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQCe4qEexjc  Plus his foundation: Winsome Constance Kindness https://www.kindnesstrust.com/

Chef Babette Davis, https://www.instagram.com/chefbabette/

Jo-Anne McArthur, We Animals Media: https://weanimals.org/

They advocate for animals through photojournalism

Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Book an easy 1-session coaching session and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programs

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 and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.

I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!

Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

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 few commas with entrepreneurship and direction. While graduating from college during the pandemic, Myles found many of the expected doors to opportunity to be closed. With fewer options while feeling stuck, he began experimenting with different ways to create his vision for success. Through trial and error, Myles found a way to bring two of his passions together and create his own lane, by making the ask. Tune in to hear what Myles means when he says “we don’t have control over how long a season will be”.

You can find Myles on:        

• Business Email:  [email protected]

• Youtube/Podcast:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4EwD-RNKTWTxfaPokQaCYA

• Instagram:  @mylesyoungbloodtv  https://www.instagram.com/mylesyoungbloodtv/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet 

Myles 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:

Jaylen Cronwell, Ice Titan  https://www.instagram.com/icetitan_co?igsh=ZXdidGlucG0zbmtt

Joshua Cole, J Cole Shot It  https://www.instagram.com/jcoleshotit?igsh=MTJmMmw3NTA2bDc5NQ%3D%3D

Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Book an easy 1-session coaching session and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programs

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 and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.

I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!

Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

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 about sitting on a comma with chronic pain after a surgery. While facing ongoing physical limitations and struggle, she came face to face with her own beliefs and self-imposed limitations in the past. Paula’s reflections on her relationship with holding back presented her with an opportunity to find acceptance and challenge her self doubts to move forward. Tune in to hear what Paula means when she says “I’ve come back and I can’t describe what it does for me”. 

You can find Paula on:

• Website:  https://www.wellbeing-warehouse.com

• Instagram  @theeverywhereyogi  https://www.instagram.com/theeverywhereyogi/

• Facebook:  @theeverywhereyogi    

Paula 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:

Pema Clark  https://www.instagram.com/pema___clark/

Samantha Ray  https://www.instagram.com/samray321/?hl=en

My husband and daughters, Hanna and Emma

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 and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.

I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!

Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

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 sitting on two commas: leaving religion and finding spirituality. Growing up in a deeply established worldview shaped by religion, Michela experienced a sense of connection to God that was shaken by the introduction of a question. This opening sent her on a journey of curiosity, critical inquiry and challenge, that ultimately led her through phases of belief that shaped her views on spirituality and humanity. Though she lands in a different place from her childhood, there is a thread that connects her past and future. Tune in to hear what Michela means when she says “the pain of losing the benefits I experienced”. 

You can find Michela on:

• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/people/Michelas-Mind-Munchies/61551793713223/

• Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/michelasmindmunchies/

• Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Michelasmindmunchies

Michela 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:

Uplift Kids  https://upliftkids.org/  Uplift is a lesson library and curriculum that combines the best of the ancient wisdom traditions and modern science. We help families practice spirituality together using our approach, as well as a family camp.

Carmel Temple  https://carmeltemple.org/  Often time referred to as “Houston’s best kept secret.” Carmel Temple is a quiet haven in South Houston far from the outer world. The majority of individuals who enter the sanctuary experience an almost overwhelming sense of peace. It is a quiet sanctuary far away from the outer world of seeming chaos. It is a place of peace, healing, study, teaching, meditation, love, warmth, and friendship. 

Unbound Faith  https://www.facebook.com/groups/754547713540210/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=834962035498777  Rediscovering Joy and Purpose Beyond Religion. Finding Spiritual Fulfillment and Connection without bounds. Gathering with likeminded Community!

Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Book an easy 1-session coaching session and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programs

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 and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.

I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!

Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

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 United States. 

Brownell tells us about living on the comma in life. As an explorer, Brownell finds herself repeatedly being prompted to take the next step and travel a new path. When presented with a “kick in the butt to get moving”, she followed her instinct to travel abroad. What happens there is the beginning of a journey that defines not only her own story, but the story she writes. As things unfold, she begins to find that they are one and the same. Tune in to hear what Brownell means when she says “the people upstairs are real!”

You can find Brownell on:

• Website:  https://brownelllandrum.com/

• Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/brownelllandrum/

• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/brownell.landrum.author

• Free Story:  https://dl.bookfunnel.com/a4s6x8lwk5

• Book Trilogy:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCL2NR6W/

Brownell 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:

Karen Mueller Bryson: Book Marketing Coach  https://www.facebook.com/karenmuellerbryson 

and these talented regression therapists:

• Beth Beyer: https://www.renolifebetweenlives.com/

• Bruce Kaloski: https://www.facebook.com/bruce.kaloski

Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Book an easy 1-session coaching session and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programs

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 and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.

I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!

Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

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 sitting on a comma with food addiction. While appearing successful on the outside, her constant hunger and seeking brought great suffering that she tried to soothe through food. Bracha discovered that the hunger was real and represented an intense spiritual longing. On her journey of discovery, she found gratitude as the key to unlocking her private prison. Tune in to hear what Bracha means when she says “I got to the top of the mountain and there was nothing there”. 

You can find Bracha on:

• Website:  www.growingimpactpublications.com

• Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brachagoetz

• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BrachaGoetzBooks

• Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/brachagoetzbooks

Bracha 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:

Growing IMPACT Publications (run by my children) www.growingimpactpublications.com  Growing I.M.P.A.C.T. Publications, formerly known as The Goetz Bookshop & Publishing House, is a family owned and operated company that was created by Bracha Goetz's youngest son and daughter-in-law, Binyamin and Avital, to highlight and celebrate the prolific work of our dear mother and author, Mrs. Bracha Goetz.

My husband, Rabbi Aryeh Goetz

The website  Aish.com  With a singular focus of imparting timeless Jewish wisdom, Aish uplifts and inspires people to live more thoughtful, spiritual, and impactful lives. Aish connects with people from all backgrounds through digital content, in-person discovery and exploration at the Dan Family Aish World Center in Jerusalem, and enlightening experiences in over 100 cities in 11 countries on 6 continents around the globe.

Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Book an easy 1-session coaching session and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programs

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 and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.

I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!

Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

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 about sitting on a comma after returning home to the UK from 10 years traveling in Istanbul. While seeking a return to the familiarity of home, Sean was confronted with the reality that his home place had changed over the 10 years he was away. While exploring new forms of artistic expression, he realized that he had also been changed. Sean began his slow build-out and discovered writing to reflect on all he had learned. Tune in to hear what Sean means by “living a chaptered life”.  

You can find Sean on:

• X:  www.x.com/seanbwparker,

• Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUJPU5UtyFDLP8R5kR9jJkA

• Linkedin:  https://uk.linkedin.com/in/seanparker100

• Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13732787.Sean_Bw_Parker

• Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/54AfbvLmprsXNalXs2xUJi

Sean 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:

Dr Michael Naughton  http://michaeljnaughton.com  Dr Michael Naughton is a leading scholar on miscarriages of justice and the wrongful conviction and imprisonment of innocent victims who has received numerous awards and prizes for his research and wider activities. https://x.com/EmpowerInnocent 

Baroness Claire Fox  https://academyofideas.org.uk/portfolio-item/claire-fox/  Claire Fox is the director of the Academy of Ideas, which she established to create a public space where ideas can be contested without constraint. She convenes the yearly Battle of Ideas festival and initiated the Debating Matters Competition for sixth-formers. She also co-founded a residential summer school, The Academy, with the aim to demonstrate ‘university as it should be’. https://x.com/acadofideas 

Joanna Williams  https://www.cieo.org.uk/about/  At Cieo, we are firmly on the side of the people. We publish original essays, reports and analysis designed to celebrate humanity’s potential. Everything we write is linked by one common theme: an insistence that people be allowed to exercise ever greater influence over their own lives and communities. https://x.com/CieoThinks 

Dr Philip Kizsely  https://x.com/AFAF_freespeech

Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Book an easy 1-session coaching session and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programs

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 and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.

I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!

Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

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 the United States. 

Aaron tells us about sitting on an 8 year long comma that started with finding a way to lose weight and regain his health. What started as an experiment with running and testing his limits, turned into the very thing that saved his life - at least twice! Aaron describes how his running practice and a command from his higher power literally saved him from death at the hands of a gun holder. His renewed sense of purpose led him on a quest that continues to this day. Tune in to hear what Aaron means when he says, “I watched so much get taken away”. 

You can find Aaron on:  

• Instagram:  @therunningservant

• Facebook: @ aaron.burros

• Linkedin:  @ Aaron Burros

• X:  @runningservant

• Strava:  https://x.com/runningservant?s=09

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:

Jetola Blair  Read about her in this Houston Defender article 

The Elders at Friendship Community Baptist Church https://www.friendshipcbc.com  Official church services began in 1981 at a home located on Cullen Boulevard, near Almeda-Genoa Road in Southeast Houston. The first Senior Pastor was Tony Benson. While at its first location, Sunday School classes began, and a potluck dinner was served on the third Sunday of each month, which was called “Fellowship Day”. Shortly thereafter, Friendship began having services at Almeda Bible Church. Friendship’s first church-wide retreat was located in Grapevine, Texas in 1982.

The Global Running Community and the following who are a part of it in my circle:

• Black Girls Run!  https://blackgirlsrun.com/community/houston-tx/

• Katy Fit  https://usafittraining.com/katyfit/

• Rice University Cross Country Club  https://riceowls.com/sports/mens-cross-country

Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Book an easy 1-session coaching session and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programs

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 and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.

I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!

Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!