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.

Together, they explore the tension between stability and adventure, the myth of the "sunk cost," and why reconnecting with your why doesn't have to mean finding a single, overwhelming purpose. Instead, this episode reframes the question toward energy, values, and what your work actually supports in the life you want to live.

From breaking identity into smaller, more manageable pieces to understanding trade-offs without shame, this conversation offers grounded insight for anyone feeling successful on paper but quietly restless inside.

If you're navigating a career transition, questioning what fulfillment really means, or wondering whether it's "too late" to choose differently—this episode offers perspective, permission, and practical clarity.

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Rachel Lopez (email)

Rachel Lopez (website)

Kate Turner (email)

Kate Turner (LinkedIn)

David Cooke (email)

David Cooke (LinkedIn)

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," trust yourself again, and take the next right step—even when the whole path isn't clear.

This conversation is about grief and growth, surrender and self-trust, and the quiet permission to live now, not someday.

Contact Information:

Kate Turner

David Cooke

Jill Yashinsky-Wortman (LinkedIn)

Jill Yashinsky-Wortman (Website)

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, judgment, and the pressure to appear consistent or successful. Together, they unpack how easy it is to fall into inauthentic performance and how much courage it takes to stay aligned with who we truly are.

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 the one thing that truly moves you forward. This episode invites listeners to break free from overwhelm and align with the action that matters most.

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 desire can open new ways of understanding fulfillment, purpose, and self-awareness.

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Kate Turner

David Cooke

Stuart Preston

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 find meaning, purpose, and connection in the wake of unimaginable pain.

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Kate Turner

David Cooke

Stuart Preston

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 connections, rediscovering old ones, and trusting that you're not as alone as you think.

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 inventory of where you are, and commit fully to the life you truly want. This is a conversation about courage, authenticity, and the transformation that comes from saying "yes" to challenge.

Here is the contact information…

David Cooke david@livingroguretoday.com

Kate Turner assistance@kateturnercoaching.com

Jesse Ball www.jesseballhypnotherapy.com/

Jesse's email: jesseball7@gmail.com