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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.
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34: Leadership, Motherhood, & Making It Awkward | Mandy Arioto
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May 07, 2026 |
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33: Counterweights to Hold Hope in a Heavy World | Shannan Martin
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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32: Learning to Flourish in a Productivity-Driven World | Bette Dickinson
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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31: Paying Compassionate Attention to Your Mind, Body & Soul | Aundi Kolber
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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30: Finding Friends Who Help You Find Yourself | Kandice Halferty
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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29: Chartering Planes & Chasing Dreams Together | Corey DeBritz
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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28: How to Build Friendships that Make Us Braver | Michélle Konson & Jenni LaBrie
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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27: Discover Your Calling—and Your True Identity | Araya Williams
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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26: What Worked & What Didn't in 2025
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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25: Friendship, Jealousy, & Cheerleading Others in Ministry // Lee Nienhuis & Katie M. Reid
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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24: Honest Prayers for Low Seasons // Justin McRoberts
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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23: Laughter, Doodles, & the Kind Presence of God // Kelsey Jenney
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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22: Coming Home to Yourself & to God // Chuck DeGroat
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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21: How to Practice Being Known in a Confessional Community // Rachel Miller
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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20: Delight, Unraveling, and the Stages of Faith | Susan Bouterse
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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19 // Colliding with Jesus in Leadership & Beyond // Willow Weston
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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18 // 7 Things I've Learned Since Starting a Podcast
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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17 // How to Build Trust as a Leader // Dr. James B. Avey
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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16 // What Gen Z Is Asking About Life & Faith // Dr. Tanita Maddox
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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15 // How to Practice Being Kind to Your Body // Brandi Hyatt
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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14 // Soul Companionship for Your Spiritual Journey // Kari Mirro
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May 28, 2025 |
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13 // Creativity as a Practice for Hope and Healing // Kristin Vanderlip
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May 21, 2025 |
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12 // What Is Life & Leadership Coaching? // Jesse Aguero
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May 14, 2025 |
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11 // Self-Compassionate Parenting for Spicy Ones // Mary Van Geffen
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May 07, 2025 |
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10 // Finding the Support All Writers Need // Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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9 // Practicing a Posture of Unreasonable Hospitality // Nathan Woods
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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8 // Curiosity in Calling and Community // Kelsey Green
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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7 // Giving Courage through Our Words // Sarah Nale
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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6 // Building Friendships That Fight for Us // Sarah Cooper
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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5 // Rejecting Diet Culture & Body Shame // Rachel Kulcsar
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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4 // The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership and Life // Bryan Halferty
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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3 // Finding Space to Dream Again // Jenni LaBrie
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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2 // Embracing Your Story with Kindness // Michelle Konson
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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1 // Welcome to Permission Slips!
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Permission Slips // Trailer
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Mar 05, 2025 |