So What Else Is Going On

The crew sits down to reflect on mom’s cancer journey, life over the last couple of months, and how the family is coping as they learn to navigate life after this devastating loss. Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott  Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else  SWE Website

Joey Odom is the co-founder of Aro, a technology platform designed for families looking to reduce screen time and increase quality time together. It’s one one-part app, one-part device, and helps you achieve your goals of time away from your phone to connect more with the people that matter most. 91% of adults keep their phones within arms reach 24 hours a day. Joey joins us to chat about practical ways we can learn to control our screen time while not ridding our homes of technology. Aro Aro Podcast Follow Aro on Insta → @goaronow  Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingracelliott  Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else  SWE Website

Inés Franklin is an author, podcast host, speaker, founder of Trochia Ministries, and on the teaching team at Mariners Church in Southern California. Inés shares her life story and the challenges of growing up in poverty in Puerto Rico, as well as the hardships of going through multiple divorces. She spent years carrying around shame but has learned over time to accept God’s grace and forgiveness. Inés shares incredible insights about suffering that provide healing and hope for those still finding their way or doubting their faith.  Ines’s Website Ines’s Book: Uncharted Ines’s Podcasts Follow Ines on Instagram → @inesfranklin   Follow Kaitlin on Instagram → @kaitlingraceelliott  Follow SWE on Instagram → @so.what.else  SWE Website 

SWE headquarters is issued a boil water advisory after a water main break in town. Kaitlin and Emily are panicking while Matt and Scott don’t think it’s a big deal. Kaitlin tells a childhood story about Emily that may or may not involve poop. Kaitlin and Scott argue over the cleanliness of a bathroom sink. The gang thinks recycling is a scam and paper straws are the worst thing to ever happen to society.  Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott  Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else  SWE Website

Youngest Chicola sister, Caroline, makes her bi-annual appearance on SWE for this week's sister episode. Kaitlin rats out Caroline’s secret tattoo to their dad. Emily confesses to returning products to stores after using them and has no idea what a tree trunk is. Caroline hits the world's biggest bush with her car. And Kaitlin still feels guilty about accidentally cheating on a test in 4th grade. Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott  Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else  SWE Website

Kaitlin and Emily fall in love with AI renderings of their potential (not real) future children. Jon Bellion makes us all cry with his new cover of a throwback Switchfoot song. Matt and Scott profess their love for Ryan Reynolds. Kaitlin deserves to be canceled because she thinks Taylor Swift is overrated (kidding….sort of). And Scott thinks he knows how to pronounce “Mario” correctly. This episode is a dumpster fire. Enjoy! Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott  Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else  SWE Website

Christine Boye bravely shares her story of receiving a devastating cancer diagnosis at 32 years old and just a few days later learning she was pregnant with her third child. In the midst of her pregnancy, she underwent surgery and chemotherapy treatment. A few years later she learned that her cancer had metastasized to other parts of her body. And yet, Christine is such a source of encouragement, hope, and joy. Her story is not only one of learning to survive, but learning to thrive despite her circumstances. Follow Christine on Insta → @iamchristineboye Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else  SWE Website

After 10 years of marriage, Kaitlin and Scott have some serious complaints about each other's habits in the kitchen. Emily loses her patience at Matt's complete inability to get a sentence out. We dive deep into some questionable giving tactics by a megachurch. And...what would a SWEpisode be without a discussion about gooey chocolate chip cookies? Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott  Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else  SWE Website

Kaitlin embraces her new "Dance Mom" identity. Scott also embraces his new "Dance Mom" identity. Matt gets a new tattoo. And we discover why Emily has a hard time being celebrated. All that, and so much more on this week's SWEpisode. Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott  Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else  SWE Website

Sheila Wray Gregoire is BACK and she's here to talk about her new book, She Deserves Better: Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Sex, Self, and Speaking Up, where she helps parents talk to girls about modesty messages, sex, dating, and consent. Sheila is an author, speaker, wife, mother, and host of the Bare Marriage podcast. Sheila’s New Book → She Deserves Better  Sheila’s Website Follow Sheila on Insta → @sheilagregoire  Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott  Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else  SWE Website

Scott gets into a fight with some soccer moms. Kaitlin abandons her natural deodorant journey. Emily gets ambushed and discovers she’s shallow. And Matt gets another subscription…for gym shorts? Plus, the gang shares their thoughts on the latest Hillsong Church documentary, The Secrets of Hillsong. @so.what.else @kaitlingracelliott SWE Website

Megan Faulkner is the author of Happily Ever After All: On Purpose Living in a Fairy Tale World. Kaitlin and Megan chat about triathlons, youth ministry, activated charcoal, and singleness. Single friends, this one's for you! Married people, this is also for you! You're gonna love her! Megan’s Website Megan’s Book - Happily Ever After All Megan’s Podcast - Wife Me Up  Follow Megan on Insta → @meganefaulk  Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott  Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else 

Are key fobs actually making our lives easier? Is the new season of Ted Lasso poop-eh? Does natural deodorant even work for excessively sweaty pits? All fantastic, important questions that the gang provides answers for in this week's SWEpisode. @so.what.else @kaitlingracelliott SWE Website

Molly Stillman is a podcaster, blogger, and soon, author. Today she joins Kaitlin to chat about her experience in improv comedy, farming and homesteading, and Molly’s grief journey walking through the loss of her mother and two pregnancy losses. Molly’s Website Molly’s Podcast: Can I Laugh on Your Shoulder? Molly’s Blog Follow Molly on Insta → @stillbeingmolly  Jane Iredale Lash Extender

The gang recaps Matt & Emily's recent trip to Italy, Kaitlin confesses to hijacking a pair of underwear, and Scott has some big feelings about drivers that back into parking spots. @so.what.else @kaitlingracelliott SWE Website

Kaitlin, Scott, Emily, and Matt recap the "Adult" Easter Egg Hunt of 2023, Matt gets vulnerable about a life journey he's currently on, and Kaitlin struggles to understand how colors are made. Enjoy! @so.what.else @kaitlingracelliott SWE Website

Kaitlin, Scott, Emily, and Matt return for their usual shenanigans and to announce a special giveaway in celebration of the 100th episode of So...What Else?...but three episodes late.  @so.what.else @kaitlingracelliott SWE Website

Kaitlin, Scott, Emily, Matt, and special guest, “Jennifer Coolidge” are BACK to discuss the miraculous return of a famous local cat that has been missing for (months? years?), and uncover Matt’s deeply problematic addiction to subscription products. @so.what.else @kaitlingracelliott SWE Website

GREAT NEWS EVERYONE! Kaitlin is no longer pregnant and there's a sweet baby girl on the scene. Listen in to Kaitlin and Scott recount her birth story and talk about her name, how they came up with it, and what it means to them.    @kaitlingraceelliott @so.what.else  SWE Website

IT’S OUR 100th EPISODE!!!!!!!!!!!! Things have been kinda rough around here but we decided to push through the pain (literally) and record our 100th episode anyway and let me tell you - it’s a real treat. LOTS of pee stories, the BACKstory about Kaitlin’s back, a new hair journey for Emily, and a REALLY AWKWARD conversation about marital massages.  We truly cannot thank all of you enough for sticking with us for 100 episodes!!!!!!!!! We would not be here if it wasn’t from all the support from you guys!!!  @kaitlingraceelliott @so.what.else Our Website