Permission Slip-Ups

What if retirement isn't what you really want? Most people don't dream about retirement, they dream about a life of freedom. For many, retirement is the path to that outcome. It represents the ability to choose how they spend their days. So here's the question... Why are we waiting until 65 to build a life we actually want? In this episode of Permission Slip-ups , Kate and David challenge one of t...

An executive once quit rather than answer a simple question: "Who are you?" Not your title. Not your role. Not what's on your business card. You. In this episode of Permission Slip-ups, Kate and I explore the D.I.G. framework—understanding what Drives, Inspires, and Guides you—and why so many successful people struggle to answer that question honestly. Because the goal isn't defending a new perfor...

We have been holding out on you. Today's episode occurred several months ago, in a way that wasn't planned. We just happened to record a post episode conversation with guest Marina Triner and the next thing we realized, we had another podcast episode... In this episode with somatic coach Marina Triner, our discussion shifts from theory to lived experience. What started as a conversation about iden...

In this episode of Permission Slip-Ups, David and Kate sit down with business growth strategist Andrea LaRosa for a timely and thought-provoking conversation about AI, communication, authenticity, and the future of human connection. Andrea shares her unexpected journey from matchmaking and dating coaching into the world of AI consulting, and how one simple conversation about presence and communica...

Being content in your discontent... In this episode of Permission Slip-ups , Kate and David explore a space that most of us experience—but rarely talk about. The space between contentment and discontent. One of us shows up feeling grounded, present, and at peace. The other shows up unsettled, questioning, and unsure what to do next. What unfolds is an honest conversation about what it means to be...

In this episode of Permission Slip-ups , Kate and David sit down with Jennifer de Tréglodé to explore her unexpected journey into the world of meditative tea—a path that didn't begin with a plan, but with a quiet, undeniable knowing. Jennifer shares how she walked away from a teaching career almost as quickly as she entered it, trusting the feeling that something wasn't right—even without clarity...

In this episode of Permission Slip-ups, Kate and Dave sit down with Will Burkhart for an open and curious conversation about the many paths people take toward self-discovery. The discussion explores the growing world of personal development retreats, the role of intentional spaces for reflection, and why stepping away from the routines of daily life can open the door to deeper self-awareness. Will...

One of the quiet questions many of us carry through life is surprisingly simple: Am I doing it right? In this episode of Permission Slip-ups, Kate and Dave explore the pressure we place on ourselves to get life "right" — to follow the correct path, make the correct decisions, and somehow meet an invisible standard we believe exists. Together, they unpack where this mindset comes from and how it qu...

In this episode, Dave takes the host seat and turns the microphone toward co-host Kate Turner. Instead of their usual back-and-forth conversations, Kate shares more of her own story—her background, the experiences that shaped her, and the moments that pushed her to start questioning the expectations placed on her life. Kate opens up about the winding path that brought her here, the courage it take...

In this episode of Permission Slip-Ups, we sit down with somatic coach Marina Triner — known as "The Compassionate Somatic Coach" — for a conversation about identity, vulnerability, nervous system safety, and the masks we wear to survive. We explore how early adaptations — the traits that once kept us safe — can become both our superpowers and our shields. Marina shares her journey of discovering...

What if life is just a game? Not a game of manipulation. Not a game of winning and losing. But a game in the sense of play. In this episode, Kate and David explore what shifts when we stop treating everything like life-or-death and start treating life like something we get to play. What if goals were levels? Setbacks were feedback? Experiments were just another round? Somewhere along the way, life...

At some point, we all hit it. That moment when you look at your own patterns, your own habits, your own justifications… and think, "I am so tired of my own sh*t." In this candid and unscripted conversation, Kate opens up about feeling stuck in a comfort-seeking cycle she knows doesn't serve her. She has the tools. She has the awareness. And yet… she's still doing it. Why? Together, David and Kate...

What if "manifesting success" isn't magic at all — but discipline, clarity, and trust? In this conversation with Kelli Lampkin, we explore why her track record for success isn't accidental. Things don't always go according to plan — personally, professionally, or as a parent — but Kelli consistently ends up where she intends to be. Why? Because she builds a process… and then trusts it. We talk abo...

In this wildcard episode of Permission Slip-ups, Dave and Kate return to a word that quietly shapes so many of our choices: desire. What does it really mean to want something? When does desire energize us — and when does it begin to create suffering? Inspired by earlier conversations and lived experience, this episode explores the space between joy and struggle, ambition and attachment, wanting an...

What happens when you've done everything "right" in your career… and still find yourself asking, Why am I doing this? In this episode of Permission Slip-Ups, David Cooke and Kate Turner sit down with career coach and HR professional Rachel Lopez for a deeply honest conversation about mid-career questioning, identity, and the courage to re-examine the paths we've been walking—sometimes for decades....

What happens when life doesn't follow the plan you worked so hard to create? In this deeply human episode of Permission Slip-Ups, Jill Yashinsky-Wortman shares how burnout, grief, and unexpected loss cracked her life wide open and revealed a truer, more courageous version of herself. Through raw storytelling and honest reflection, Jill explores what it means to stop waiting for the "right time," t...

Letting Go of Comparison and Returning to Ourselves In this episode of Permission Slip-ups, David and Kate take an honest look at performance-driven behavior — especially the kind that shows up when we feel like others are watching. After David shares a moment of self-awareness about comparing himself to others on social media, the conversation opens into a deeper exploration of comparison, judgme...

A Simpler Approach to Growth and Commitment... In this episode of Permission Slip-ups, Kate and David explore the annual ritual of New Year's resolutions — why we make them, why they often fade, and what actually helps us create meaningful change. After a playful look at the cultural obsession with "new year, new you," they shift into a deeper conversation about clarity, intention, and choosing th...

In this thought-provoking episode of Permission Slip-ups, Kate and David sit down again with Stuart Preston, who offers a passionate and deeply personal perspective on the word 'desire.' Calling it 'contentious', Stuart encourages us to explore the implications of the word and invites us to reflect on how language shapes our mindset between wanting and striving, and how rethinking words like desir...

In this powerful and moving episode of Permission Slip-ups , Kate and David talk with guest Stuart Preston about his journey through grief after losing his son to suicide. Stuart shares how he has learned to live within that loss — acknowledging that he will never "get over it," but that he can grow, move forward, and serve others through his experience. Together, they explore what it means to fin...

In this episode of Permission Slip-ups, Kate and David explore the quiet loneliness that often comes with change. Whether it's starting something new, leaving something familiar, or standing in that uncertain hallway between the two, transitions can make even the most connected person feel adrift. Through honest conversation, they reflect on how to navigate that in-between space — finding new conn...

 A powerful story of moving from comfort to courage. In this episode of Permission Slip-ups, Kate and David welcome their first guest, Jesse Ball — a man who made the bold decision to trade safety for adventure. Jesse shares his powerful story of redefining himself, embracing risk, and learning to meet challenges head-on. Together, they explore what it takes to be honest with yourself, take invent...

What happens when courage meets reality — and it doesn't go as planned? In this episode of Permission Slip-ups, Kate and David talk about what happens when giving yourself permission doesn't go the way you imagined. They unpack one of Kate's messy moments, the unexpected turn which follows when courage meets reality. As Kate and David discussed her honest reflection and experiences, they identify...

What Happens When We Say Yes to Ourselves ... In this episode of Permission Slip-ups, Kate and David each share a story of a time when they gave themselves permission and how it worked for them. They dive into how they embraced the challenge and trusted themselves enough to make a necessary shift. While not every permission slip goes as planned, this episode explores what happens when it goes righ...