So What Else Is Going On

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

Today, we have Brittany Salmon on SWE and it’s such a fabulous conversation. Brittany shares about a crazy experience she and her family just went through when they were scammed by their movers! The bulk of today’s conversation focuses on Brittany’s book It Takes More Than Love which is a guide to navigate the complexities of cross-cultural adoption. She shares about bringing her two sons into her home through domestic, open-adoptions and all she has learned along the way. Show Notes: Brittany’s Website Follow Brittany on Instagram @brittanynsalmon It Takes More Than Love www.kaitlinelliott.com @kaitlingraceelliott @so.what.else 

THE Family Nutritionist, Alex Turnbull, joins us on SWE! Typically, So... What Else? is a story-based podcast, however we have had a handful of episodes related to body image, intuitive eating, etc. So today we finally have an episode focused on kids! We talk about how to help kids develop a healthy relationship with food, how to handle dessert, snacks, picky eaters - we cover it all! Make sure to check out our past episodes surrounding this topic! Episode 12 - My battle with an Eating Disorder Episode 13 - Intuitive Eating Episode 26 - Body Image with Bri Episode 34 - Breaking Free From Body Shame  Episode 53 - IE Reflections  Show Notes: @thefamilynutritionist Alex's Website  www.kaitlinelliott.com  @kaitlingraceelliott @so.what.else 

Misty Snyder shares her powerful story of finding out that the child she was pregnant with had a 90% chance of having Down Syndrome. Listen to hear how Misty processed this news, wrestled with guilt and shame, and finally welcomed her beautiful son Jed into the world. Misty is inspiring and we know you will love today’s conversation. @happinessisdownsyndrome  @mistycoysnyder  Happiness is Down Syndrome Video www.kaitlinelliott.com @kaitlingraceelliott @so.what.else 

In Part 2 of this SWEpisode, Kaitlin, Scott, Matt, and Emily continue their conversation from last week and give updates on their MANY journeys (Matt’s soap journey, Scott’s new job, Emily’s curly hair…) Show Notes: @prble_  www.prble.com  www.kaitlinelliott.com @kaitlingraceelliott    @so.what.else

This SWEpisode is JAM packed. So much so...we had to split it into two parts. This week Kaitlin and Scott catch us up on their dog sitting adventures. Matt and Emily recall an encounter with a dying bat in their house. Kaitlin and Emily share an irrational fear of bugs…a LOT happens in this episode. Show Notes: www.kaitlinelliott.com  @kaitlingraceelliott  @so.what.else  

Sandi Savage is a writer, speaker, and non-profit founder. Buckle up because her story is a wild ride. Sandi has been through it all; alcoholism, drug addiction, divorce, rape, working in the sex industry, cancer, infertility….she has an incredible story of hardship and redemption. Show Notes: Sandi’s Website @sandisavage Sandi’s favorite peach & biscuit ice cream  www.kaitlinelliott.com @kaitlingraceelliott 

Guess who’s back?! Kaitlin’s youngest sister, Caroline, pops back onto SWE after a long hiatus. The sisters chat about everything….Jayce losing a tooth, OCD, The Kardashians, Johnny Depp & Amber Heard, TV shows….you will love being a fly on the wall for their sister catch-up session. Show Notes: www.kaitlinelliott.com @kaitlingraceelliott @so.what.else

John Onwuchekwa is a pastor, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He vulnerably shares his story of walking through the sudden loss of his brother and infertility with his wife. After pushing his grief aside he found himself in a really dark place and reached a breaking point which led to his journey of healing. John’s story is filled with hope and wisdom. You’re not going to want to miss it! Show Notes: @jawn_o John’s Website John's Latest Book - We Go On Portrait Coffee Kaitlinelliott.com @kaitlingraceelliott

Nicole Zasowski is a licensed family and marriage therapist, speaker, and author. She shares so much wisdom from her experience walking through many years of miscarriage after miscarriage. In her book, What If It’s Wonderful, Nicole reminds us that we can find joy and celebration even when we are in the midst of suffering. In this interview, Nicole makes a compelling psychological and spiritual case for embracing celebration. You won’t be disappointed by this conversation! Show Notes: Get Nicole's Book >> What If It's Wonderful www.nicolezasowski.com  @nicolezasowski

This SWEpisode is a GOOD one. Kaitlin & Emily expose their terrible driving skills and naturally fall into hysterical laughter. The whole thing almost goes off the rails entirely BUT THEN everyone pulls it together and gets into a really deep discussion about Mega Churches, how rich is “too rich” and lots of other stuff. You don’t want to miss this one. Show Notes: @preachersnsneakers  @so.what.else   @kaitlingraceelliott www.kaitlinelliott.com

Kaitlin sits down with four of her besties to bring you our second So...What Else? Book Chat. The ladies sat down to discuss one of their favorite books, Where the Crawdads Sing. The movie adaptation is coming out in July so dive into this book chat to get ready for it!  Show Notes: Where the Crawdads Sing @crawdadsmovie  @so.what.else  @kaitlingraceelliott  www.kaitlinelliott.com

This week is such a special treat because we FINALLY snagged Katherine Hennecke (Lewis) for an amazingly fun chat. It’s basically a SWEpisode/Interview combo episode! Kaitlin and Katherine reminisce about their experiences working on staff at a missions organization together. They chat about some super "normal" experiences they had like getting bras stolen, almost getting eaten by alligators, getting attacked by dogs…..and then they get into a discussion about how sometimes “helping” can hurt when not done with the right attitude.    Show Notes: Experience Mission Follow Katherine on Insta → @henneckehappenings  www.kaitlinelliott.com  @so.what.else  @kaitlingraceelliott 

Valerie Cantella is an award-winning multipassionate communications and public affairs professional. She is the author of Off-Script: a mom’s journey through adoption, a husband’s alcoholism, and special needs parenting. She shares her journey as a mother of teens with mental health issues, the struggles of special needs parenting, the effect of alcoholism on a marriage, and how she learned to embrace the unimaginable to create an extraordinary life. Show Notes:  Valerie’s Book: Off Script Valerie’s Website Instagram → @valeriejcantella  NAMI How Are You, Really? @jennakutcher @theramblingredhead

Salina Iavarone is the cohost of the Life Your Freakin’ Life Podcast, a Positive Psychology Practitioner, Enneagram Coach, and Life Coach. We chat about so many things from positive psychology, to mindfulness, to deconstruction and reconstruction of faith, chronic pain and the struggle of curly hair. You’re gonna love it! Show Notes: Salina’s Website Live Your Freakin’ Life Podcast @salinaiavarone www.kaitlinelliott.com @so.what.else @kaitlingraeelliott

It’s a SWEpisode day! Kaitlin, Scott, Matt, and Emily break down some really important topics like pizzeria pizza vs. Pizza Hut, CHEER, Emily’s glamorous job, and so much more. Show Notes: Pasta bread bowl @jennakutcher @kcglamour