Give yourself Permission to Live Before Retirement

Give yourself Permission to Live Before Retirement

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 the biggest assumptions we've inherited—that life begins after work. Instead, we explore what it looks like to create more freedom, purpose, and fulfillment long before retirement ever arrives. Because maybe retirement isn't the goal. Maybe living now is!

Who are you beyond the business card?

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 performance based version of yourself. It's about embracing and engaging the one that's been there all along. If you've ever looked successful on the outside while feeling uncertain on the inside, this conversation is for you. Contact us... Kate Turner [kateturner9@gmail.com] David Cooke [david@livingroguetoday]

What If Love Is the Mirror You Didn't Ask For?

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 identity and masks becomes a deeply personal exploration of love, trauma, intuition, and what it means to truly be seen. Marina shares the story behind a relationship that challenged everything she thought she knew about safety, spirituality, and control — falling in love with someone living on the street. What unfolded wasn't just romance. It was a mirror. In this episode, we explore: • Why we "marry our unfinished business" • The nervous system's obsession with safety • The grief hidden beneath our masks • The difference between helping and being seen • Why some relationships are short but transformative • How spirituality can reopen after trauma • And what it means to trust that everyone has their own process This is a raw conversation about love that destabilizes you, growth that doesn't feel tidy, and the courage it takes to let someone see past the performance. If you've ever played by the rules and still felt something missing… If you've ever wanted to be seen but were afraid of what that would uncover… This episode will land. Contact information: Marina Triner (email) [love@marinayt.com] Marina Triner (website) [https://marinayt.com/] Kate Turner [kateturner9@gmail.com] David Cooke [David@livingroguetoday.com]

Authenticity in an Artificial World

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 communication became the spark that shifted her entire career path. Together, they explore the growing role AI is playing in business, leadership, relationships, and daily communication—and the deeper questions that come with it: • Are we becoming more efficient… while losing our ability to truly connect? • What happens when AI begins speaking for us? • How do we use technology without sacrificing authenticity? • And where do we draw the line between convenience and human connection? This episode dives into the tension between innovation and authenticity, while reminding us that no matter how advanced technology becomes, real connection still matters. If you've ever wondered how to embrace modern tools without losing your voice, your presence, or your humanity… this conversation is for you.

What if nothing needs to change right now?

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 a growth-minded person when there is no clear next step. What happens when: * You feel discontent… but don't know why * You feel content… but wonder if you've stopped growing * You're used to moving forward… but now, nothing is moving We talk about the tension between awareness and action, the tendency to measure progress, and the quiet shame that can emerge when we don't have answers. Because for many of us, not knowing what to do can quickly turn into: "What's wrong with me?" This episode doesn't offer a formula or a fix. Instead, it invites a different perspective: * That growth isn't always visible. * That not all movement looks like action * Sometimes, the work is simply being present with where you are—without rushing to change it. If you've ever found yourself asking, "What now?"…this conversation will feel familiar.