So What Else Is Going On

Toni Collier shares all about her story of extreme brokenness (sexual abuse, bulimia, alcohol and drug abuse, divorce) and her journey to healing. Toni is the author of Brave Enough to Be Broken, Founder of Broken Crayons Still Color, and host of the Still Coloring Podcast. Toni’s Website Toni’s Podcast - Still Coloring Toni’s Book - Brave Enough to Be Broken Follow Toni on Insta → @tonijcollier In Their Shoes Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else SWE Website

Sophia Satariano joins us to share her story of being in the foster care system from age 2 until 21. She opens up about walking through being separated from her sisters, losing her foster parents, and being placed in homes where she was not loved and cared for. She ends our time by sharing how you can help foster kids in your area! Sophia’s Blog Follow Sophia on Insta → @sophia_satariano Celebrate Recovery Aging Up - Youth Mentoring Program Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else So What Else Website

Today Kaitlin sits down with one of her all-time favorite podcasters, Eddie Kaufholz. You may know him from shows like The New Activist, Annie and Eddie Keep Talking, The Relevant Podcast, and his new(ish) show Doing The Best We Can. Eddie and Kaitlin talk about everything from Jersey Accents, to pregnancy, to their fave shows. They also get into a serious discussion about food, binge eating, counseling and shame around food.  Eddie’s Website Eddie’s Podcast → Doing the Best We Can Eddie’s Newsletter Follow Eddie on Insta → @edwardoreddie Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else So What Else Website  Insta account to check out → @binge.nutritionist Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist

Happy New Year(s?) SWE Fam!! Kaitlin, Scott, Emily, and Matt kick off the New Year by chatting about some of their favorite Christmas gifts, Kaitlin's recent pregnancy brain debacle at Starbucks, and some heated (but loving) marital debate. 

Manda Carpenter is the author of Soul Care to Save Your Life and today she boldly shares her story of infidelity in her marriage. Kaitlin and Manda really dig in about transparency in relationships, the benefit of therapy, and how radical honesty leads to real healing.  Manda’s Website Follow Manda on Insta → @mandacarpenter  Manda’s Book → Soul Care to Save Your Life Manda’s Podcast → A Longer Table Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott  Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else  So What Else Website

Are you grieving this holiday season? Do you know someone who has been touched by grief in some way? Then this episode is for you. Clarissa shares about losing her beloved husband, Rob, tragically and suddenly. Clarissa talks about grief as being an unwelcome, yet constant companion in our lives after we have lost someone we love. In this episode, Clarissa shares about navigating grief through the holiday season, grieving someone who you might have unresolved feelings toward, and so much more. Clarissa’s Website The Grief Recovery Handbook Clarissa’s Book - Beyond the Darkness Rob’s Book - The Art of Dying Clarissa’s Podcast - Surprised by Grief Follow Clarissa on Insta → @mollclarissa  Forgiving our Fathers and Mothers  Follow SWE on insta → @so.what.else  Follow Kaitlin on insta → @kaitlingraceelliott  SWE Website

The gang is back to discuss some heavy topics like Nick Cannon (AGAIN) and a new theory that has popped up about why he has so many kids!!! We also discuss honking while driving, tipping protocols, and a spice rack that took seven years to arrive (literally). Follow SWE on insta → @so.what.else Follow Kaitlin on insta → @kaitlingraceelliott  SWE Website

Ashley Minor works for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Ivy Media. Today she shares with us her story of her hard upbringing where she witnessed physical abuse of her mother and the death of her father. She shares about discovering a love of basketball and how that set her on a new path. Ashley’s Podcast - Come Like a Child Follow Ashley on Insta → @ashleydminor  Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott  Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else  SWE Website

Jill McElya is the President and Co-Founder of the Invisible Girl Project. IGP’s mission is to rescue girls, pursue justice, and end female gendercide in India. If you have never heard of the gendercide that is occurring in India (most haven’t) or you don’t even know what feticide, infanticide, and gendercide are (most don’t), Jill breaks it all down for us in this episode. The work IGP is doing is phenomenal and life changing. Want to get involved? Follow IGP on instagram and join in with their Giving Tuesday Campaign for 2022! Invisible Girl Project Follow IGP on instagram → @invisiblegirlproject  Follow Jill on Instagram → @igpjillmcelya  Jill’s Favorite Snack  Follow Kaitlin on Instagram → @kaitlingraceelliott Follow SWE on Instagram → @so.what.else  SWE Website

Kaitlin is joined by longtime friend, Pastor Mark Hallock, for a special interview. Kaitlin and Mark met over a decade ago when Kaitlin was leading a mission trip at Mark’s church (see episode 67 with Katherine Hennecke for funny stories and details). Today they sit down to discuss Mark’s longtime battle with a panic disorder and also the darkest season of his life, when his son was diagnosed with a rare and incredibly aggressive cancer.  Mark serves as the Lead Pastor of Calvary Church in Englewood, Colorado. He is also the President of the Calvary Family of Churches, a family of churches committed to planting and replanting churches for the glory of God. Mark also serves as Assistant Professor of Applied Theology at William Tennent School of Theology and has written a number of books. Show Notes: Mark’s Books on Amazon Acoma Press  Calvary Englewood (Mark’s Church) Calvary Family of Churches Mark’s Blog Follow Mark on Insta → @mark_hallock Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott  SWE Website

It's SWEpisode day! Kaitlin, Scott, Matt, and Emily sit down with a SPECIAL GUEST to chat about foot modeling (trust me - this takes a turn you’re not anticipating), Kaitlin’s constant gagging during her pregnancy, and lots of Christmas debate. Show Notes: www.kaitlinelliott.com @kaitlingraceelliott  @so.what.else

Kaitlin sits down with Nicole Jacobsmeyer to talk about fighting for purpose when life is more than you can handle. Nicole shares about being raped in college, suffering a miscarriage, and walking through a cancer diagnosis. She has suffered so much trauma and heartache in her life and shares about how she has taken back her joy. Show Notes: Nicole’s Website Nicole’s Book - Take Back Your Joy Follow Nicole on Insta → nicole.jacobsmeyer Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott  Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else  Kaitlin’s Website

Counselor, Author, and Speaker, Nicole Langman, shares her story of deep rejection in her marriage that left her totally broken. She walks us through her healing journey and journey to forgiveness. Nicole also dives into tidbits about Narrative Therapy practices, soul wounds, Confirmation Bias, and so much more. Show Notes: Nicole’s Website Nicole’s Book - You Are Wanted Follow Nicole on Instagram! → nicole_langman_officialprofile Follow Kaitlin on Instagram → @kaitlingraceelliott  Follow SWE on Instagram → @so.what.else  SWE Website

Kaitlin sits down with Tess Scott this week to chat about the freakshow of life! They swap hilarious mom stories and also get into the hard stuff. Tess shares about her son, TJ, who joined her family through foster care and adoption and suffers from Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. She also shares about another son who battled addiction. Listen in to hear this amazing conversation!  Show Notes: Tess's Website  Tess's Book Follow Tess on Insta → @listensister_encouragement Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott  Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else  SWE Website!  

Kaitlin, Scott, Matt, & Emily are back to discuss Kaitlin's harrowing encounter with a bear, Emily's new hobby, and everyone weighs in on the apparently controversial toothbrush debate.  Show Notes: Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott Follow SWE on insta → @so.what.else  

Sara Gonzalez (Lewis) joins us on SWE for a long chat about a past relationship that took a crazy turn. For fans of the podcast, Something Was Wrong, you may recognize Sara from Season 1. And if you’re hearing Sara’s story for the first time, well…you’re in for a wild ride! Show Notes: Something Was Wrong Podcast (Sara’s story is Season 1) Follow Sara → @spaceandpurpose  Follow Kaitlin → @kaitlingraceelliott Follow SWE → @so.what.else  Kaitlin’s Website

Whitney Furrh joins us on SWE for a really special conversation about adoption. Whitney represents two sides of the adoption triad; she is both an Adoptee AND a Birth Mom of an adopted child. As Kaitlin and Whitney discuss in the episode, it can be challenging to find Birth Moms who are willing to share their story of placing their child(ren) for adoption because of so many negative stereotypes and stigmas. Whitney bravely and vulnerably shares about her experience and has amazing insights that we know will reshape the way you understand adoption. Show Notes: Follow Whitney on Insta → @wtfurrh  So What Else Website Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else

Today we have Stacey Morgan on SWE and you are going to love her engaging, fun personality. Kaitlin and Stacey talk about friendships, our fave app (MARCO POLO), skydiving, and the tiny detail of Stacey’s husband going to OUTER SPACE for 9 months. You are going to love this conversation!  Show Notes:  The Astronaut’s Wife Book  Stacey's Website Stacey's Blog Follow Stacey on Insta! → @staceymorgan2000  Check out Kaitlin’s Website Follow Kaitlin on Insta! → @kaitlingraceelliott Follow SWE on Insta! → @so.what.else

ANNDDD WE’RE BAAACCKK!!! After our mini break, we are back in full force to discuss what’s coming up with the podcast, our life-changing adventure to a Twenty One Pilots concert, Nick Cannon, Halloween costume ideas and a million other things.  www.kaitlinelliott.com @kaitlingraceelliott @so.what.else

Two very special first-time guests join Kaitlin and Scott on this short episode for an important announcement and some big life updates. Show Notes: www.ivey.media www.chatologie.com @kaitlingraceelliott  www.Kaitlinelliott.com  @prble_ www.prble.com