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Permission Slip-Ups

Permission Slip-Ups

By: David Cooke
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Summary

Permission Slip-ups is a podcast about what it really takes to live the life you desire. We all want a life that feels more aligned, more fulfilling, more us. But giving ourselves permission to go after it? That's where things get messy. Kate and David dive into the real-life tension between desire and doubt, courage and caution, freedom and fear. They explore what happens when you take a bold step and it doesn't go as planned, when you hold back because you're afraid it won't work out, and what it means to keep going—even after a stumble. This isn't about having it all figured out. It's about navigating the in-between—the messy middle—where we learn, stretch, slip up, and keep moving forward. Because sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come right after the biggest doubts.2025 Career Success Economics Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • What If Walking Away Is the Plan?
    May 11 2026

    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 on what came next. What followed wasn't a linear path, but an unfolding. Through curiosity, stillness, and a willingness to listen deeply to herself, she found her way into a life centered around tea, presence, and connection.

    This conversation explores the tension between certainty and trust, the courage it takes to leave something behind without a roadmap, and what becomes possible when you allow life to evolve instead of forcing it into a plan.

    If you've ever felt the pull to step away from something that no longer fits—but didn't know what comes next—this episode is for you.

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    52 mins
  • Different Paths to the Same Door | Retreats, Psychedelics & Self-Discovery
    Apr 30 2026

    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 shares his perspective on psychedelic-assisted exploration as one avenue some people are using to reconnect with themselves and break through patterns that keep them stuck. While not everyone walks that path, the conversation highlights a powerful truth: people are searching for meaningful ways to understand themselves, heal old patterns, and live more authentically.

    Dave reflects on his own retreat experiences—without psychedelics—and the surprising similarities in what people discover when they step outside their normal environment and begin asking deeper questions about who they are and how they want to live.

    Together, the conversation explores:
    • Why stepping away from daily life can unlock new insight
    • The growing interest in retreats and immersive self-development
    • Psychedelics as one emerging tool in personal exploration
    • The courage required to question the life we've built
    • What it really means to give yourself permission to grow

    At its core, this episode is about curiosity, openness, and the willingness to explore new ways of understanding ourselves.

    Because sometimes the biggest shift begins when we allow ourselves to ask a deeper question.

    Contact information: Will Burkhart (email) Will Burkhart (coaching) Will Burkhart (retreats) Kate Turner (email) David Cooke (email)
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    56 mins
  • Am I doing it right?
    Apr 20 2026

    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 quietly shapes the way we live, the risks we avoid, and the choices we second-guess.

    Through personal reflection and conversation, Kate and Dave challenge the idea that life has a single correct formula. Instead, they explore what might happen if we loosen our grip on being "right" and begin trusting our own experience, curiosity, and instincts.

    Because sometimes the most freeing permission slip we can give ourselves is letting go of the idea that there is only one right way to live.

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    39 mins
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