Off The Comma

In this episode, we talk to Carissa Karban. She identifies as a walking paradox and proud weirdo, who loves discussions about humanity. Carissa lives near Denver, CO in the US. 

Carissa describes sitting on a comma with purpose in her life. As someone who is doing the deep work of personal transformation, she talks about what it’s like to live with great awareness and the the questioning that comes with it. Carissa talks about what it’s like to show up with love in a society that strives to keep this out of the workplace. She shares with us the micro and macro impacts of speaking up for herself… and how an appreciation for fire can reveal insights into how we show up in the world. Tune in to hear Carissa’s perspectives on changing the system, one self at a time. 

You can find Carissa on:   

• Her Website: www.carissakarban.com

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carissakarban/

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

Carissa would like to acknowledge the following who matter to her and invite you to consider exploring and/or sharing their messages:

Brene Brown https://brenebrown.com Brene is a researcher, storyteller, and (currently enraged) Texan who’s spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy.

Todd Rose http://www.toddrose.com/books Todd is an author of books such as “Collective Illusions” and “The End of Average”. He is the co-founder and president of Populace, a think tank committed to ensuring that all people have the opportunity to pursue fulfilling lives in a thriving society.

If you are currently sitting on a comma and would like to explore how to get yourself moving again, check out my "Get Off Your Comma 5-Week Program". [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 linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.

My intention is to keep this channel ad-free and a safe container for uninterrupted storytelling. Donations are welcomed to help cover the costs of monthly editing and production fees only. Thank you!

Until next episode, keep noticing!

In this episode, we talk to Wendy Green. She is a curious, creative and compassionate wanderer. A cultivator of community and connection. Wendy lives in Sacramento, CA in the US. 

Wendy opens up a new way to look at sitting on a comma for us. Wendy doesn’t feel stuck; she is taking the pause in her life with intention. Wendy tells about coming to a place of rest, respite, exploration and recovery after a series of very difficult life events. After being punched every time she got up, she decided to “stay down” and catch her breath. She tells us about the value in looking inward, healing and accessing her inner wisdom. Listen to hear how Wendy challenges the conventional beliefs about “getting unstuck” and finds the value in sitting “on” the comma for as long as you choose. 

You can find Wendy on:

• Instagram @myblissedlife  myblissedlife

• LinkedIn @  https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyataylor1/

• Her website @ www.daringanddynamiccoaching.com

Wendy would like to acknowledge the following organizations/causes that matter to her and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:

River City Food Bank https://rivercityfoodbank.org/  River City Food Bank alleviates hunger in Sacramento County by providing healthy, nutritious food to anyone in need. In 2022, we provided 2,495,687 pounds of healthy food to 292,033 people facing hunger.

Gender Health Center https://www.genderhealthcenter.org/ Gender Health Center is a trans and POC-led, grassroots nonprofit organization located in Sacramento, CA. Gender Health Center (GHC) centers Queer and Trans People of Color (QTPOC) in our services, discussions, goals and vision.

WEAVE https://www.weaveinc.org/ WEAVE’s mission is to promote safe and healthy relationships and support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and sex trafficking.

If you are currently sitting on a comma and would like to explore how to get yourself moving again, check out my "Get Off Your Comma 5-Week Program". [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 linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.

My intention is to keep this channel ad-free and a safe container for uninterrupted storytelling. Donations are welcomed to help cover the costs of monthly editing and production fees only. Thank you!

Until next episode, keep noticing!

In this episode, our guest shares about her experience with domestic abuse. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please consider this before listening. 

In this episode, we talk to Emily Horwood. She is a mom, caregiver, connector and a recluse. She also greatly values her return to sobriety as a major part of her life! Emily lives in Hertfordshire, UK. 

Emily finds herself sitting on a comma in relationships. We first hear her share about her painful experiences with seeking identity and meaning in her partnerships. Emily spent a good part of her life pursuing a dream from her childhood. She shares raw and heartbreaking moments of feeling that she was completely out of options. And in each of those moments, she found connection - first with others, then with herself. Tune in to hear what Emily’s journey has taught her and where she found the identity she was seeking. 

You can find Emily on:

• her Instagram at stepping_on_the_sober_train https://instagram.com/stepping_on_the_sober_train?igshid=ZWQyN2ExYTkwZQ==

• her website at  www.thesoberchain.com

Emily would like to acknowledge the following organizations/causes that matter to her and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:

• Alcoholics Anonymous 

• NACOA (national association for children of alcoholics) - www.nacoa.org.uk  Providing information, advice and support for everyone affected by a parent’s drinking.

  
  

In addition to the above resources, Emily would also like to acknowledge Women’s Aid of the UK, https://www.womensaid.org.uk.  Women’s Aid is a grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services in England and build a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated. 

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please access resources and support services in your area for your safety and well-being.

If you are currently sitting on a comma and would like to explore how to get yourself moving again, check out my "Get Off Your Comma 5-Week Program". [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 linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.

My intention is to keep this channel ad-free and a safe container for uninterrupted storytelling. Donations are welcomed to help cover the costs of monthly editing and production fees only. Thank you!

Until next episode, keep noticing!

In this episode, we talk to Katrina Kennedy. She is a connector, creator, mom and human. Katrina lives in Sacramento, California USA. 

Katrina finds herself sitting on a comma now and for a number of years now, proving to us that there isn’t always a set time frame for feeling stuck. She describes how she has been “holding herself back” from achieving a dream she’s had since she was a child. Not only that, but she’s already done the work! Katrina describes the frustration of trying to figure out “why this is happening”, until she unlocks a new piece of wisdom from within our conversation. Tune in to hear Katrina’s moving story, the crystal clear vision she has, and who she discovers she wants to get off the comma for. 

You can find Katrina on:

·      Her website: Katrinakennedy.com

·      Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinakennedytraining/

Katrina would like to acknowledge the following organizations/causes that matter to her and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:

The Nonfiction Author's Association https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com The Nonfiction Authors Association is a supportive community for writers to connect, exchange ideas, and learn how to write, publish, promote, and profit with nonfiction books.

916ink https://www.916ink.org 916 Ink is Sacramento’s arts-based creative writing and literacy nonprofit that provides workshops and tutoring to transform Sacramento youth into strong readers, confident communicators, and published authors.

The Sacramento Public Library https://www.saclibrary.org/  Katrina encourages you to find your local or regional branch, or anywhere you can find a library location behind bricks or a screen.

If you are currently sitting on a comma and would like to explore how to get yourself moving again, check out my "Get Off Your Comma 5-Week Program". [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 linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.

My intention is to keep this channel ad-free and a safe container for uninterrupted storytelling. Donations are welcomed to help cover the costs of monthly editing and production fees only. Thank you!

Until next episode, keep noticing!

In this episode, we talk to Hector Garcia. He is a heart-centered warrior, dad and man who is looking to evolve into the best version of himself. Hector currently lives in Sacramento, California USA. 

Hector found himself sitting on a comma with a relationship that ended. As he describes this painful place, Hector speaks about feeling like being without purpose and a mission. He shares some of his most vulnerable moments in the relationship as a reflection of what he learned and how his comma ended up serving him. Hector unpacks the part that roles have played in his life and how he defines them today. 

You can find Hector on instagram @hectorgarciacoaching   https://www.instagram.com/hectorgarciacoaching/?hl=en and via email at [email protected] 

Hector would like to acknowledge the following organizations/causes that matter to him and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:

The Rising Man Podcast : Jeddy Azuma https://risingman.org/category/podcast/  Our mission is to initiate an entire generation of men into power and purpose. To create a world in which all men are prepared to lead with integrity, express themselves authentically, and serve our communities.

Books that Hector has found particularly inspiring and would like to acknowledge, include:

• “UnF-k Your Brain”, by Faith G. Harper, PhD and 

• “The Way of Men”, by Jack Donovan

If you are currently sitting on a comma and would like to explore how to get yourself moving again, check out my "Get Off Your Comma 5-Week Program". [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 linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.

Until next episode, keep noticing!

In this episode, we talk to Sarah Serbic. She is a go-getter, doer, creative and risk-taker. She comes to us from my home town of Sacramento, CA in the USA. 

Sarah’s comma isn’t so much about feeling “stuck” as much as it is about new learnings about herself and trying to decipher what that means for her. Sarah describes being open to changing her mindset about her impact on the world. Listen as Sarah unpacks this belief that “I am the problem” and what that truly means to her. 

You can find Sarah on instagram and her company websites:

@sarahserbs  https://www.instagram.com/sarahserbs/?hl=en

@geometrysalon https://www.instagram.com/geometrysalon/, Www.geometry.salon 

@queersandallies_fitness https://www.instagram.com/queersandallies_fitness/,  Www.queersandalliesfitness.com

Sarah would like to acknowledge the following organizations/causes that matter to her and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:

The Or Foundation: Www.theor.org Working at the intersection of environmental justice, education and fashion development, their mission is to identify and manifest alternatives to the dominant model of fashion – alternatives that bring forth ecological prosperity, as opposed to destruction, and that inspire citizens to form a relationship with fashion that extends beyond their role as consumer.

If you are currently sitting on a comma and would like to explore how to get yourself moving again, check out my "Get Off Your Comma 5-Week Program". [⁠⁠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 linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.

Until next episode, keep noticing!

In this episode, we talk to Jude Mahon. She is a seeker who is curious and who loves to laugh. I was excited to talk to Jude in Manchester, UK, a continent and an ocean away from my home in Sacramento! This episode is longer and you will want to get to the end for sure!!!

Jude describes sitting on a comma in 2019 when life didn’t meet any of her expectations. She felt it deep inside and found herself on a journey of many steps and experiences that ultimately led her to a very different view of what life has to offer. Among the many things that sitting on a comma created for Jude was the concept of silence and quiet knowing. Listen to learn about what getting off the comma means for Jude now and how it has shifted her perspectives on life!

You can find Jude via her instagram @womanwithoutwine  https://z-p42.www.instagram.com/womanwithoutwine/?hl=tl

Jude would like to acknowledge the following organizations/causes that matter to her and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:

The Ekho Collective - Earth Kind Holistic Offerings: https://ekhocollective.com  Providing a space that brings people together to connect and share the beauty of the natural world, through arts, heritage crafts, wellbeing and therapeutic horticulture. Find them also on Facebook and Instagram.

If you are currently sitting on a comma and would like to explore how to get yourself moving again, check out my "Get Off Your Comma 5-Week Program". [⁠⁠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 linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.

Until next episode, keep noticing!

In this episode, we talk to Austin Skelton. He has bravely agreed to be the first to step up and tell his story. Austin is a barrier breaker, traveler, empath, hustler and life-long learner.

Austin is sitting on a comma with his personal and professional brand. As he describes his experience with being stuck, we hear words like “paralyzed” and “imposter syndrome”. Listen as we unpack what Austin envisions for his life, what’s holding him back and which three words resonate most for him as he takes action toward getting himself moving again.

You can find Austin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinskelton/

Austin would like to acknowledge the following organizations/causes that matter to him and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:

New Jersey Orators www.oratorsinc.org Teaching the art of public speaking to school age youth in black and brown communities.

The Lena Harris Foundation https://lenaharrisfoundation.com Our main focus is to assist in finding a cure for Lupus and Multiple Sclerosis. 

The Born this Way Foundation https://bornthisway.foundation Co-founded and led by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, supports the mental health of young people and works with them to build a kinder and braver world.

If you are currently sitting on a comma and would like to explore how to get yourself moving again, check out my "Get Off Your Comma 5-Week Program". [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 linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.

Until next episode, keep noticing!

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.

In this episode, I set it all up. I also share a little about who I am, why I’m here, what you can expect and what you are asked to do. I want to help you see yourself in others and to feel inspired and empowered to know yourself more.

What is sitting on a comma? Read the original article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sitting-comma-paul-briley-cplp/

If you are currently sitting on a comma and would like to explore how to get yourself moving again, check out my "Get Off Your Comma 5-Week Program". [⁠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 linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.

Until next episode, keep noticing!

If you are currently sitting on a comma and would like to explore how to get yourself moving again, check out my "Get Off Your Comma 5-Week Program". [⁠⁠https://www.offthecomma.com/programs⁠⁠]

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.