Welcome to So...What Else? with Kaitlin Elliott! A story-based podcast about our shared human experience. We can all learn from each other’s stories. Everything from the ridiculous and life changing, the heartbreaking and hilarious, the everyday and inspiring. Check out some episodes and let us know what is most helpful, inspiring or flat out hilarious! Access more content at kaitlinelliott.com or get in touch with Kaitlin directly at kaitlin@kaitlinelliott.com. Thanks for joining us! Enjoy the show!
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Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Melanie Shankle is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and co-host of The Big Boo podcast. Known for blending humor with heartfelt honesty, Melanie has built a career on finding the holy in the everyday and inviting others to do the same.
Melanie opens up about her deeply complicated relationship with her mother and the ripple effects that shaped her own story. She shares how she had to confront her trauma head-on, not just to heal herself, but to become the steady, loving mother her daughter needed.
We also talk about walking with her daughter Caroline through the emotionally challenging times of high school, and what it looks like to parent with empathy.
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