Off The Comma

About 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 coaching call and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programs

Publisher

Paul Briley

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 May 2023

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

161 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   #160 I’m Not Who They Want Me To Be with Corine La Font

   In this episode, we talk to Corine LaFont. She describes herself as loyal, intense and playful. Corine lives in Trinidad and Tobago. Corine tells us about sitting on two commas with leaving toxic relationships. After many years together, Corine made the painful decision to leave, which also meant leaving her children. Separated by international boundaries, Corine began the process of rebuilding her own boundaries, while cleaning up the aftermath of having her children turned against her. As Corine built a new life, she recognized that she needed to be a different person than what others wanted her to be. Tune in to hear what Corine means when she says “I was becoming somewhat like him”. You can find Corine on: Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/clafont/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/clafont/) Corine 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: God, for everything All of the people who have had an influence in my life, positive or negative. I have learned lessons from all of you. #toxicrelationship #startingover #mothersgrief #separationfromchildren #modelingmother #Iwasblamed #heturnedthem #forsurvival #betrayalbyothersandself #letgoofattachments #ballerinaintheglass #parenting #becominglikehim #thesmirk #mymindmustexpand #Ineedchange #healingwork #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/ (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 (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 (http://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/ (https://offthecomma.com/mylinks/) Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

2. 

   8 Oct 2026

   #159 Reclaiming My Stolen Voice with Melissa Vera

   In this episode, we talk to Melissa Vera. She describes herself as kind, thoughtful and an encourager. Melissa lives in the United States. Melissa tells us about sitting on commas through tragic losses and other unfortunate events. As a mom and a daughter, Melissa walked a line between how she was raised and how she wanted to raise her children. As she navigated the loss of family who were her greatest cheerleaders, she learned to reflect on what she wanted to take from life. As she grew, she applied these lessons to circumstances that impacted her family, and also found a new voice and pathway forward for herself. Tune in to hear what Melissa means when she says “I no longer worry about what other people think”. You can find Melissa on: Website:  adventuresfrugalmom.com (http://adventuresfrugalmom.com/) Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/frugalmom (https://www.instagram.com/frugalmom) Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaavera/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaavera/) Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOhpY-uzzVBH1Ii08ypuxWA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOhpY-uzzVBH1Ii08ypuxWA) Podcast:  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/chatsfromtheblogcabin/ (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/chatsfromtheblogcabin/) Melissa 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 parents, especially my Dad, who was my hero My family: my 3 beautiful girls, 2 wonderful sons-in-law, my wonderful immigrant husband, and our adopted son and his wife and their little boy My sister Karen, who was my cheerleader Miss Paula, who lifted me up when I needed it most My dog, Ali, who is a main character in my story American Cancer Society  https://www.cancer.org (https://www.cancer.org/)  We are a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. We are improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Agent Orange Awareness  https://www.vvmf.org/Agent-Orange-Awareness-Day/ (https://www.vvmf.org/Agent-Orange-Awareness-Day/)  The Vietnam War may be over, but the battle continues for many Vietnam veterans. Nearly 3 million service members served in Vietnam and most returned home. But since then, thousands of Vietnam veterans have fought illnesses related to Agent Orange exposure. This deadly toxin has impacted the lives of thousands of veterans and their families but is largely unknown to most Americans. #reclaimingmyvoice #theblogcabin #seriesoflosses #takingleaps #mycommunicationstyle #beliefinmyself #Iamstronger #notgivingup #rebirth #creativity #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/ (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 (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 (http://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/ (https://offthecomma.com/mylinks/) Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

3. 

   1 Oct 2026

   #158 Creating The Life I Want with Anca Uni

   In this episode, we talk to Anca Uni. She describes herself as curious, learning and on the path of self discovery. Anca lives in Canada. Anca tells us about sitting on a comma with a good life where she wanted to explore more. While she could describe her job and life as satisfying, Anca felt the pull to learn and discover more. He had an urge to see the world, so her family and she decided to move from Europe to Canada. Once she arrive and her new life unfolded, she found herself expanding her new career in trauma research. Anca followed her unique calling to create something meaningful for herself. Tune in to hear what Anca means when she says “it’s not what it created, it’s what I created out of it”. You can find Anca on: Website:  www.AncaUni.com (http://www.ancauni.com/) Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anca-uni-b-msc-msc-cissp-pmp-34aba22b2/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anca-uni-b-msc-msc-cissp-pmp-34aba22b2/) Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/uni.mist.3/ (https://www.facebook.com/uni.mist.3/) Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/anca.uni/ (https://www.instagram.com/anca.uni/) Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@AncaUni (https://www.youtube.com/@AncaUni) Anca 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 kids, they’re awesome, I’m learning so much from them My mentors, I’m blessed to have them Everyone who is doing good in the world #neuroscience #anotherlifebefore #jumpingoffthecomma #wantedmore #exploringandlearning #traumaresearch #whatIcreated #generationaltrauma #Ilovemylife #giftofhope #beyourself #goyourownway #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/ (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 (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 (http://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/ (https://offthecomma.com/mylinks/) Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

Who has been a guest on Off The Comma

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Amanda Facio
• Patty Cabot
• Jalisa Hardy
• Melanie Duriez
• Lucy Hemming

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

2,210

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100

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Quality

98

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

71

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