Off The Comma

In this episode, we talk to Emily Bennington. She is a lover of laugher, lover of fun and a connector. Emily lives in San Diego, CA in the US.  Emily tells us about her experience with comparison and what it’s like to envision success through the lens of other peoples’ perceived realities. She opens up to the vulnerability of feeling like she’s held herself back from opportunities because of what...

In this episode, we talk to Dell-Amina Mwongozi, a creative, an analyst and a lover of beautiful things. Dell-Amina lives in California in the USA. Dell-Amina speaks from her perspective as an artist on how her creative approach helps her to process, analyze, and learn from the commas in her life. When she experiences isolation, she seeks and discovers connection through her art, a vehicle through...

In this episode, we talk to Erin Lebacqz. She is a lifelong educator who describes herself as silly, curious and likes to take action. Erin lives in Sacramento, CA in the US.  Erin describes her transition from being an educator in the academic world to starting her own business and becoming self-employed. She faces not only the challenges of how to identify with her new role, but also setting bou...

In this episode, we talk to Tony Worsdall. He describes himself as genuine, living to his values and tru to himself. Tony lives Reading in the UK.  Tony finds himself sitting on a comma in two major life decisions, both triggered by worldwide events. He describes what it was like for him to make difficult decisions, and how each of them occurs on different timelines. Tony shows us what it means to...

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 come...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 S...

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 he...

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 e...

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...

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 o...