The Comeback Couch

Learning to like yourself feels like a lost art for a generation that has whiplash from being told to sit down and shrink back and then to love yourself more than anything. Kaitlin talks with Jeanette Tapley (The Comeback Couch podcast editor - how fun!!) about what it looks like to really like who God made you to be – not who you wish He would have made you to be. 

They also talk about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce among other funny tangents. This conversation feels like a breath of fresh air and a gentle nudge to get to know the person you spend more time with than anyone else: you.

More About Jeanette:  

Jeanette Tapley is a podcast host, author, speaker, and friend who loves all things friendship, laughter, and a good cup of coffee. When she is not recording for her podcast, It's Time For Coffee, you can find her hanging with her three favorite teens + handsome husband. 

Her heart beats for people to be heard, valued, and never alone no matter their life stage. Whether that be through navigating friendships, figuring out faith, raising a family, or life as an entrepreneur.  She is the internet friend everyone needs who encourages people to walk through it!

Connect with Jeanette: 

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Grab her 14 day Friendship Devo BE A BETTER FRIEND

For more encouragement from Kaitlin:

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Read her Substack 

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Looking for a speaker for your next event? You can book Kaitlin here!

Mavey Jaymes

I could not be more excited to tell you about one of our podcast partners this season! Mavey Jaymes is a brilliant baby skincare line. Crafted by a dedicated father and engineer at heart using simple, organic ingredients, these products, perfected at the kitchen counter, soothe common childhood ailments like diaper rash or irritated skin as well as bring joy and calm to routines like bath time and bedtime. Mavey Jaymes’ mission is one million happy babies and a legacy of connection, built for parents by parents. Visit maveyjaymes.com and use code ”COMEBACK” to snag a discount as a special gift from the founder, Chris!

Ashley Morgan Jackson is an author, speaker, and social media expert. She works full-time for Proverbs 31 Ministries and has ministered to her own online community for over ten years. She is passionate about women learning to let go of the lie that they have to perform for God’s love and instead realizing they can receive His love, just as they are. Ashley is a wife of fourteen years to her wonderful husband, Daniel, and a mom to two growing boys. The family lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. If you asked Ashley what her favorite thing to do is, she would say it’s laughing till it hurts!

Connect with Ashley:

Grab her book: Tired of Trying

Go to Ashley’s website

Follow Ashley on IG

Follow Ashley on TikTok

Follow Ashley on FB

For more encouragement from Kaitlin:

Follow her on Instagram

Read her Substack 

Follow her on Facebook

Looking for a speaker for your next event? You can book Kaitlin here!

On this special Galentine’s Day episode, Kaitlin continues the Gospel-centered self-love conversation with her personal trainer and friend, Cameron Iversen. 

Cam and Kaitlin talk about body image, exercise, and Cam reveals something crazy about her past work! Hint: Washington D.C. 

Kaitlin gets really vulnerable about struggles she had in the past centered around eating and exercise, especially when she dreamed of being a college cheerleader. 

This conversation gets down to the nitty gritty of what it means to love our bodies and treat them as the temples God created them to be. 

More about Cam:

Cameron Iversen is the Lead Trainer at Burn Bootcamp - Jones Valley in Huntsville, AL.  She has been a Burn trainer for almost 5 years but started in the fitness industry 13 years ago at the YMCA where she taught a variety of group fitness classes. Cameron has always participated in sports and been in the gym but she did not make it a job until after she and her husband moved back to Alabama with a young family and she was looking to pursue something she could enjoy that was flexible. Now, her children are 16 and almost 14 (and she still needs her flexibility!)

Find out more about Burn Boot Camp here and follow them on social media here.  

For more encouragement from Kaitlin:

Follow her on Instagram

Read her Substack 

Follow her on Facebook

Looking for a speaker for your next event? You can book Kaitlin here!

Shame started in The Garden, but it has no place in God’s Kingdom. This conversation between Kaitlin and Mariela Rosario of She Speaks Fire Co. will revive your fire for Jesus and remind you of the work Jesus did to rid us of shame and guilt. This episode continues our self-love conversation as we learn how to come back from the ways of the world and love our selves according to the way of The Word.

Mariela so graciously shares her own story of her battle with shame and discusses her new book “She Speaks Fire” where she walks other women out of shame and into the love of God.

Mariela doesn’t hold back and takes the work of God seriously because souls matter and Heaven is real! 

If you struggle with shame and learning how to love who you are the way you are, this episode is for you. If you know a friend who needs to hear it, share it with them too!

More About Mariela:

Mariela Rosario is a writer, coach, and spoken word artist. In 2015, Mariela had a radical encounter with God, and since then she has dedicated her life to helping others be the best version of themselves and walk in their God-given purpose. She has a bachelor's degree in Christian ministries and founded She Speaks Fire (shespeaksfire.com) in 2018. Mariela and her family live in San Diego, California. 

Connect with Mariela:

Instagram: @marielaspeaks or @shespeaksfireco

Follow Mariela on Facebook

She Speaks Fire website 

For more encouragement from Kaitlin:

Follow her on Instagram

Read her Substack 

Follow her on Facebook

Looking for a speaker for your next event? You can book Kaitlin here!

Mavey Jaymes

I could not be more excited to tell you about one of our podcast partners this season! Mavey Jaymes is a brilliant baby skincare line. Crafted by a dedicated father and engineer at heart using simple, organic ingredients, these products, perfected at the kitchen counter, soothe common childhood ailments like diaper rash or irritated skin as well as bring joy and calm to routines like bath time and bedtime. Mavey Jaymes’ mission is one million happy babies and a legacy of connection, built for parents by parents. Visit maveyjaymes.com and use code ”COMEBACK” to snag a discount as a special gift from the founder, Chris!

Pestle:

This episode is also sponsored by Pestie! Pestle is a DIY pest control company with a mission to provide pro-grade products for an affordable price. These products don't have sketchy chemicals, they're kid and pet friendly, and they reduce the negative impact of pesticides on the environment.

Pestle only sends pro-grade products that work insanely well and they are a fraction of the cost of normal pest control companies. It only takes 10 minutes to apply yourself and it comes with everything you need – including a cool reusable electronic sprayer! Pestle products are customized to your exact location’s bugs and climates. They also want to make sure we protect the honeybees and reduce the negative impact pesticides have on the environment. Pestle has a bug-free guarantee and a 100% money-back satisfaction guarantee! They are committed to getting rid of your bugs AND making you happy! 

You can go to Pestie.com and use code COMEBACK10 for 10% off your first treatment order!

The Comeback Couch is back for another season!

We’re doing things a little differently this season with some themed series, but we’re keeping the main thing the main thing and that’s finding Jesus in our stories and realizing our comebacks are ultimately because of Him coming back from death and grave. 

This season, we’ll be talking to some therapists, single moms navigating grief, friends of mine navigating motherhood alongside me, some of your favorite guests who are coming BACK to the comeback couch, and we’ll certainly have a few surprises along the way.

We’ll be chatting about church hurt, shame, mental health, loss, self-love from a godly perspective, taking our callings seriously, and why little things at home, at work, in relationships, and out in the world matter more than we realize when it comes to the comeback stories of people we encounter.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Kaitlin as she discusses how we can comeback from self-sabotage.

February is a month of love, but we’re talking about how to comeback from the lies the enemy has led you to believe about loving (and hating) yourself. God is love and created us from love, so we were designed with pure love in mind.

For more encouragement from Kaitlin:

Follow her on Instagram

Read her Substack 

Follow her on Facebook

Looking for a speaker for your next event? You can book Kaitlin here!

I could not be more excited to tell you about one of our podcast partners this season! Mavey Jaymes is a brilliant baby skincare line. Crafted by a dedicated father and engineer at heart using simple, organic ingredients, these products, perfected at the kitchen counter, soothe common childhood ailments like diaper rash or irritated skin as well as bring joy and calm to routines like bath time and bedtime. Mavey Jaymes’ mission is one million happy babies and a legacy of connection, built for parents by parents. Visit maveyjaymes.com and use code ”COMEBACK” to snag a discount as a special gift from the founder, Chris!

Join Kaitlin as she faces her fear of reflection and recaps the first year of The Comeback Couch! She talks about some of the most-loved episodes, some of her favorites to record, and if you listen to the end, you’ll hear from the most adorable guest of the season!

This is the final episode of 2023 and Kaitlin talks about exciting plans for 2024!

For more encouragement from Kaitlin:

Follow her on Instagram

Read her Substack 

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Looking for a speaker for your next event? You can book Kaitlin here!

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We’d love to thank our sponsor for this episode of The Comeback Couch!

Christian Appalachian Project 

The families living in the Appalachia region of the United States face intense and growing poverty. The lack of educational opportunities, diminishing job prospects, and harmful effects of daily hunger prevent hardworking families from prospering. These children, their families, and seniors suffer in unimaginable living conditions.

Thankfully, for 60 years, Christian Appalachia Project has provided neighbors battling poverty in Appalachia much-needed essentials like nourishing food, clothing, home repairs, educational support, and elderly services.

Join me in sending an uplifting message of hope and prayers to our neighbors in Appalachia at

christianapp.org/prayer. There, you can send a message of heartfelt hope and find ways to support.

In this solo episode with Kaitlin, she talks about coming back from the flu the week before Christmas and what she learned about her mind and body when she was forced to rest both.

Kaitlin shares a glimpse into a recent therapy session where her counselor proposed a bare minimum challenge that is helping Kaitlin reprioritize sleep and rest so she can live more abundantly.

For more encouragement from Kaitlin:

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Read her Substack 

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Looking for a speaker for your next event? You can book Kaitlin here!

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We’d love to thank our sponsors for this episode of The Comeback Couch!

Christian Appalachian Project 

The families living in the Appalachia region of the United States face intense and growing poverty. The lack of educational opportunities, diminishing job prospects, and harmful effects of daily hunger prevent hardworking families from prospering. These children, their families, and seniors suffer in unimaginable living conditions.

Thankfully, for 60 years, Christian Appalachia Project has provided neighbors battling poverty in Appalachia much-needed essentials like nourishing food, clothing, home repairs, educational support, and elderly services.

Join me in sending an uplifting message of hope and prayers to our neighbors in Appalachia at

christianapp.org/prayer. There, you can send a message of heartfelt hope and find ways to support.

Kerusso Christian Apparel

Looking for clothing that helps change the world for Jesus and opens a door for you to talk about Him too? Kerusso Christian Apparel is on a mission to share the Good News on T-shirts, accessories, and gifts that point to Jesus. And you can be a part of the movement every time you wear or give one of their products. If you’re not sure how to introduce Jesus to someone, let your shirt do the talking! Research has found the average shirt has the potential to be read over 3,000 times! Kerusso has men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing and they have fun gifts like socks and mugs, perfect for the teachers in your life or friends and family! You can get your life-changing apparel today on Kerusso.com  and use promo code ComebackCouch15 at checkout to receive 15% off your order through the end of 2023. Change your shirt, change the world!

Click here to shop!

Connect with Kerusso on Instagram

Caroline Lunne is best-known for her social media campaign and hashtag #likelife on Instagram. She is also the mastermind behind the title of this podcast, The Comeback Couch!

Caroline has a gift of empathizing with people in their difficult situations while simultaneously encouraging them to like the life they have and find the joy in the mundane. Whether she’s renovating a home or building a marketing agency, she finds ways to reach through our phone screens and tilt our heads up to God to see the good gifts He gives. 

Caroline and Kaitlin talk about how we can stop waiting for ____ i.e. marriage, a baby, a better job, more money to like our lives. Abundance is here and now and we have access when we have Jesus. 

Contentment and creative living can go hand-in-hand and perfection is not required. Caroline will give you hope and relief in this episode, and then you’ll want to be sure to connect with her online!

About Caroline:

Caroline Lunne is  a writer, marketer, and advocate for helping everyone like their daily lives just how they are. She documents daily delight and is making the internet a more lively place @carolinelunne.

Connect with Caroline:

Follow her on Instagram here

For more encouragement from Kaitlin:

Follow her on Instagram

Head to Substack and join her newsletter

Follow her on Facebook

Looking for a speaker for your next event? You can book Kaitlin here!

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We’d love to thank our sponsors for this episode of The Comeback Couch!

Christian Appalachian Project 

The families living in the Appalachia region of the United States face intense and growing poverty. The lack of educational opportunities, diminishing job prospects, and harmful effects of daily hunger prevent hardworking families from prospering. These children, their families, and seniors suffer in unimaginable living conditions.

Thankfully, for 60 years, Christian Appalachia Project has provided neighbors battling poverty in Appalachia much-needed essentials like nourishing food, clothing, home repairs, educational support, and elderly services.

Join me in sending an uplifting message of hope and prayers to our neighbors in Appalachia at

christianapp.org/prayer. There, you can send a message of heartfelt hope and find ways to support.

Kerusso Christian Apparel

Looking for clothing that helps change the world for Jesus and opens a door for you to talk about Him too? Kerusso Christian Apparel is on a mission to share the Good News on T-shirts, accessories, and gifts that point to Jesus. And you can be a part of the movement every time you wear or give one of their products. If you’re not sure how to introduce Jesus to someone, let your shirt do the talking! Research has found the average shirt has the potential to be read over 3,000 times! Kerusso has men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing and they have fun gifts like socks and mugs, perfect for the teachers in your life or friends and family! You can get your life-changing apparel today on Kerusso.com  and use promo code ComebackCouch15 at checkout to receive 15% off your order through the end of 2023. Change your shirt, change the world!

Click here to shop!

Connect with Kerusso on Instagram

Mobile Presets for Moms by Whitley Sander 

We know you don't want to miss a single moment with your family.

That's why your camera roll is full of endless pictures of your kids. From silly little moments at home to family adventures to that cute matching outfit they actually all agreed to wear, you have taken and saved so many precious memories with your people.

This is why mom and photographer, Whitley Sander, created a mobile preset especially for everyday mamas that elevates your daily photos. The magic of their childhood and your motherhood lives on your phone and now you can use just one click to bring these moments to life.

Head to this link and use the code COMEBACK for $5 off your purchase so you can start enjoying the photos on your phone today!

Connect with Whitley on Instagram

*Trigger warning: This episode does include conversations about infant loss.

It’s no secret we live more distracted lives than ever in 2023, and we have a calling as believers, mothers, sisters, daughters, friends, and co-workers to ditch the distractions and engage with God and the people around us.

Katie Westenberg is the author of I Choose Brave and, most recently, And Then She Remembered: How to Give God Your Full Attention in a Distracted World. Katie and Kaitlin talk about her latest book and why it matters that we remember God’s faithfulness and focus on Him even when a million other things are fighting for our attention.

They also talk briefly about Katie’s first book and how she walked through losing a child. The grief has been great, but so has God, and that’s what helps her remember Him and redirect her attention to His goodness.

About Katie

Katie is a follower of Christ, a wife, and a mom growing faithfully alongside her four homeschooled children. She believes boldly in the transformative power of faith in Jesus Christ. As an author and speaker, she teaches women to grow a robust theology of who God is, become students of Scripture, and learn to live that truth out with courage.

Connect with Katie

Head to her website

Follow her on Instagram

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For more encouragement from Kaitlin:

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Head to Substack and join her newsletter

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Looking for a speaker for your next event? You can book Kaitlin here!

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We’d love to thank our sponsors for The Comeback Couch!

Christian Appalachian Project 

The families living in the Appalachia region of the United States face intense and growing poverty. The lack of educational opportunities, diminishing job prospects, and harmful effects of daily hunger prevent hardworking families from prospering. These children, their families, and seniors suffer in unimaginable living conditions.

Thankfully, for 60 years, Christian Appalachia Project has provided neighbors battling poverty in Appalachia much-needed essentials like nourishing food, clothing, home repairs, educational support, and elderly services.

Join me in sending an uplifting message of hope and prayers to our neighbors in Appalachia at

christianapp.org/prayer. There, you can send a message of heartfelt hope and find ways to support.

Kerusso Christian Apparel

Looking for clothing that helps change the world for Jesus and opens a door for you to talk about Him too? Kerusso Christian Apparel is on a mission to share the Good News on T-shirts, accessories, and gifts that point to Jesus. And you can be a part of the movement every time you wear or give one of their products. If you’re not sure how to introduce Jesus to someone, let your shirt do the talking! Research has found the average shirt has the potential to be read over 3,000 times! You can get your life-changing apparel today on Kerusso.com  and use promo code ComebackCouch15 at checkout to receive 15% off your order through the end of 2023. Change your shirt, change the world!

Click here to shop!

Connect with Kerusso on Instagram

Mobile Presets for Moms by Whitley Sander 

We know you don't want to miss a single moment with your family.

That's why your camera roll is full of endless pictures of your kids. From silly little moments at home to family adventures to that cute matching outfit they actually all agreed to wear, you have taken and saved so many precious memories with your people.

This is why Whitley Sander, created a mobile preset especially for everyday mamas that elevates your daily photos. Yearly family photos are great, but capturing the mundane is just as important. The magic of childhood and your motherhood lives on your phone and now you can use just one click to bring these moments to life.

Head to this link and use the code COMEBACK for $5 off your purchase so you can start enjoying the photos on your phone today!

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In one of Kaitlin’s favorite solo episodes to date, she talks about the mentality of waiting for the other shoe to drop and how we can fight it as believers.