Permission Slips

Permission Slips
Podcast Description
Welcome to Permission Slips, a space for you to practice paying compassionate attention to your life in order to experience the wholeness, purpose, and joy you’re made for. I’m Jillian DeBritz, a life and leadership coach—and recovering perfectionist—who is learning with you how to give myself permission to be human.
These conversations are meant to spark curiosity about where in your own life you might need permission to be a little kinder to yourself, so you can embrace more of who you’re made to be in a world that desperately needs you to show up as only you can.
As we journey together through content related to identity, purpose, and pursuing greater health and wholeness, I hope these episodes will leave you feeling a little braver and a little less alone. Because, after all, we’re not meant to navigate the world by ourselves—we need one another.
Our conversations will cover topics like: building self-compassion and gentleness as tools to combat shame; examining faith through the lens of interpersonal neurobiology; honoring the connection between our emotions, bodies, and spiritual lives; learning to cultivate courage through vulnerability; exploring the kindness and compassion of God; discovering the unique design and God-given purpose we each carry; and building awareness about our current reality so we can move toward our ideal future. We'll lean on the powerful work of people like Curt Thompson, MD, Aundi Kolber, Brené Brown, Dane Ortlund, and others who offer insights and resources to guide us along the journey toward wholeness.
Let’s get curious, practice vulnerability, and learn to be gentle with ourselves as explore how to move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and courage. I’m so glad you’re here.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast emphasizes themes of identity exploration, purpose discovery, and the cultivation of health and wholeness. Notable episodes discuss building self-compassion, understanding the connection between emotions and spirituality, and facing personal challenges through vulnerability. For instance, episodes highlight conversations with guests like Jenni LaBrie on embracing dreams and Michelle Konson on the redemption found in personal stories.

Welcome to Permission Slips, a space for you to practice paying compassionate attention to your life in order to experience the wholeness, purpose, and joy you’re made for. I’m Jillian DeBritz, a life and leadership coach—and recovering perfectionist—who is learning with you how to give myself permission to be human.
These conversations are meant to spark curiosity about where in your own life you might need permission to be a little kinder to yourself, so you can embrace more of who you’re made to be in a world that desperately needs you to show up as only you can.
As we journey together through content related to identity, purpose, and pursuing greater health and wholeness, I hope these episodes will leave you feeling a little braver and a little less alone. Because, after all, we’re not meant to navigate the world by ourselves—we need one another.
Our conversations will cover topics like: building self-compassion and gentleness as tools to combat shame; examining faith through the lens of interpersonal neurobiology; honoring the connection between our emotions, bodies, and spiritual lives; learning to cultivate courage through vulnerability; exploring the kindness and compassion of God; discovering the unique design and God-given purpose we each carry; and building awareness about our current reality so we can move toward our ideal future. We’ll lean on the powerful work of people like Curt Thompson, MD, Aundi Kolber, Brené Brown, Dane Ortlund, and others who offer insights and resources to guide us along the journey toward wholeness.
Let’s get curious, practice vulnerability, and learn to be gentle with ourselves as explore how to move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and courage. I’m so glad you’re here.
“There’s so much to learn from each other.” Meet my friend, Kelsey Green, a community builder and action strategist who helps entrepreneurs and individuals create their own vibrant communities. Through courses, retreats, and coaching, she empowers people to overcome loneliness and isolation by intentionally creating communities where genuine connection can thrive!
In an increasingly digital world, in-person relationships have become both more valuable and more challenging to cultivate than ever. Listen to our conversation as we talk about:
- The loneliness epidemic and its impact on our physical health
- Our personal definitions of calling and how it plays out in each of our lives
- How identifying our personal core values shapes the way we live
- The power of opening ourselves up to learn from people with different faith or beliefs than us
- Staying in a posture of curiosity and learning by fighting to find what’s common between us
- Ideas for setting up digital boundaries to support healthier relationships
- The importance of solitude in building a supportive community
Resources from this episode:
- Build Your Circle course information – Learn to create your own network of diverse, supportive relationships!
- The Intentional Life online or in-person course information – Self-compassionate life planning to help you discover who you’re made to be and how you’re meant to live!
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