The Comeback Couch

Jillian and Kaitlin chat about how to reconcile with the way life actually is rather than the way we thought it would be.

As the mom of a son with down syndrome, Jillian has not only become an advocate for children with disabilities but has also learned how her own way of thinking had her looking at life in a way that lacked surrender to God.

She and Kaitlin bonded over their time as broadcast journalists and dug into what it means to remove your worth from your resume. Jillian also talks about her debut book, The Gift of the Unexpected.

Jillian is a former journalist and news anchor. As a freelance writer, her essays about living an unexpected life have appeared on sites such as TODAY, Good Morning America, Yahoo! News, and ABC News. Jillian regularly advocates for the full inclusion of people with disabilities in her writings, in her community, and as a part of the National Down Syndrome Congress’s NationalDown Syndrome Advocacy Coalition. Jillian and her husband, Andy, and their three children make their home on Florida’s Space Coast.

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Grab the tissues and get ready to sit on the edge of The Comeback Couch for every second of this conversation with Nicole Jacobsmeyer and Kaitlin.

We do want to give a trigger warning for abuse, rape, cancer, and miscarriage in this episode. Little ears may not need to listen!

It’s hard to imagine a person dealing with even one of the hardships Nicole has faced, but she has endured abuse, rape, betrayal, cancer, and miscarriage, all while fighting to stay rooted in Christ and His joy.

She talks about what it means to have real, unshakeable joy and how she has learned to fight the enemy’s schemes to take her out.

Nicole is the author of “Take Back Your Joy,” and encourages women with her writing on her website and social media. She believes that no matter what you’re facing, God is not finished writing your story. She and her husband have four kids under the age of eight and currently live in North Carolina.

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Facebook: NicoleRJacobsmeyer

Instagram: @nicole.jacobsmeyer

Website: www.nicolejacobsmeyer.com

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Tabitha and Kaitlin get candid about life’s detours and the sometimes overwhelming reality that life is not one big comeback story, but, rather a thousand comebacks woven together to make up a life story.

Thankfully, God is there to give us strength and stamina for every setback so we can see the victory in the comeback.

Tabitha is a writer, speaker, and a Christ-centered, trauma-informed therapist. She lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado with her husband and three children where she serves her local church and writes her way out of darkness and into the light.

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Kaitlin talks with her friend, Bethny Ricks, about why God gives us the grit to come back. Bethny tells us about her time in the corporate world, how she came back after being called worthless and having to fight for her seat at the table, and what she does now as a consultant, a writer and a speaker. She’s got plenty of grit, that’s for sure, and you’ll leave this episode ready to take back what the enemy has stolen.

Bethny Ricks is a leadership expert, seasoned business executive, speaker, and author. She focuses on helping others achieve their “well done” without compromising character or faith by sharing uncomfortable truths via storytelling, biblical principles, and written words.

She is a mother of two children residing in Ohio, an avid outdoorswoman, and constantly searching for the perfect cup of coffee! (Me and her both.)

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We all have a purpose and calling, and our ultimate calling is to spread the good news of Jesus. The way each of us do that looks different, but one thing most of us have in common is the rejection and opposition that accompanies our callings.

Rebecca talks about the rejection she has faced in her calling as an author, speaker, and podcaster and how God and the people around her have helped her comeback from defeat and do the thing!

Rebecca is an author, speaker, and host of the popular podcast Radical Radiance. Her greatest joy is helping women pursue their passions in a way that builds God’s Kingdom. In her free time, she loves running outside or trying a new recipe with Garth Brooks playing in the background.

Her debut book, “Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl” is available for pre-order now and she is offering so many amazing gifts when you pre-order! You can order here.

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Kaitlin and Ainsley chat about love and how to tell if the relationship you’re in just isn’t right. From toxic dating relationships to abusive ones, Ainsley describes what being “boo boo” really means, how her past has shaped her present with her husband and daughter, and she shares one of the most powerful practices for connecting with God. If you want to elevate your prayer life and your relationship with God, make sure you listen until the very end of this show!

Ainsley is the author of “Don’t Date a Boo Boo Dude,” the host of the Wild Confidence Podcast, and an Enneagram Coach. Her mission is to help young adults embrace their confidence, date health, and discover their identity in Christ. With extensive training with Josh Shipp, SheSpeaks, and Your Enneagram Coach, she reaches young adults and spurs them on to healthy, God-filled relationships.

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Bethany shares her story of a terrifying diagnosis, a labor and delivery that almost killed her, and how she got closer to God through it all. This episode could be very triggering and is not recommended for younger listeners. Make sure you make it all the way to the end because Bethany offers some goodness you will not want to miss!

Bethany Harrison is a stay-at-home mom of three boys: a set of twins, Jack and Wade, and hermiracle boy, Banks. She is a lifelong resident of Wilson County, married to her best friend Jonathan, and lives on a large farm in the Watertown area. Bethany blogs her motherhood journey, one that encompasses both great loss and great joy, on www.survivingtillsunday.com.She is a writer by profession and creator at heart. In her spare time she enjoys participating in the arts. She’s very much a millennial, never on time and is likely stressed out. Her earrings are always overdressed for the occasion.

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Kaitlin chats with a military-officer-turned-pastry-chef in Episode 3 of The Comeback Couch! He tells the story of how his dream bakery came to be and how he uses his military experience every single day to make pastries. Kevin talks about coming back from his daughter’s cancer diagnosis and learning that he has to have “one day at a time” faith to fully rely on God.

Info about Kevin:

Kevin has a degree from the United State Military Academy at West Point, NY as well as a Master of Business Administration degree from Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS. He also has a Master of Divinity degree from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary in Lynchburg, VA and is a certified Pastry Chef through Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Boulder, CO. Talk about well-rounded!

After retiring from active duty in 2010, he went on to work for the Army Acquisition Corps in Huntsville, AL. And now, he and his family own L’Etoile Patisserie in Huntsville! He says the bakery exists to glorify God by developing and strengthening our community through relationships while providing exceptional service and distinctive, high-quality baked goods. L’Etoile Patisserie is located at 1214 Meridian Street, Huntsville, AL.

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www.letoilehsv.com

Instagram: @letoilehsv

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In this episode, “Pri” and Kaitlin talk about abortion, remembering God, and the power your story holds when you reflect and let it show you how much God loves you. This conversation is emotional we do want to warn listeners that the conversation around abortion may be triggering. We encourage you to listen to this without little ears around.

Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez is the founder/ceo of Full Collective - a ministry and small business centered around helping women grow and live in the FULLness of God's promises, not living half or hidden lives - which happens through coaching, retreats, courses, resources, and gatherings. Pricelis is the host of the Yas and Amen Podcast and is a coach, advocate, creator, writer, Bible teacher, entrepreneur, and social worker. Pricelis is a Black Latina living in NYC with her husband and son.

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 Her Website:

Yas and Amen Podcast

Healing From the Body Substack Blog

Her Ministry Website + Shop

Instagram - @pricelispd

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In the first episode of The Comeback Couch, you’ll hear a solo episode from Kaitlin talking about one of the most impactful comeback stories of her life, the birth of her first son.

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