Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Feeling bummed when you *shouldn't* ? Listen, change is hard, often heartbreaking, even when it’s good. 💔 In this episode of Happy Tears, Kelsey dives into three lessons on the real side of dealing with change—plus a bonus life hack when change is happening.
From moving across the country to gaining five kids in one year, giving up her office, and even changing the household snack rules (Life-changing!!!), Kelsey shares practical tips to help you not only survive change but actually thrive in it.
You’ll laugh, you’ll nod along, and you might just rethink the way you handle life’s curveballs.
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🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
🎁 Get a FREE full-length novel: kelseyhumphreys.com/freebie
🎄 Preorder “Happy Christmas” (Sept 30): amzn.to/45xBYDg
📚 Binge My Rom-Coms in Kindle Unlimited: amzn.to/45n42t1
📚 Binge My Rom-Coms in Audible: amzn.to/3HoCpro
📚 Buy Signed Paperbacks from Me: kelseyhumphreys.myshopify.com
🎹 Simply Piano App (no affiliate link, just look it up!)
🌞 Loving Tan 2-Hour Express Self Tanner: amzn.to/3UtPkvg
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🎧 Listen to new episodes weekly (ish)
Listen on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-tears/id1830874636
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4quBoEAZmI7xlrAZnCGU5l?si=fcdd8adcfe824f3d
Listen anywhere else: kelseyhumphreys.com/podcast
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📌 FOLLOW ME
Instagram → instagram.com/thekelseyhumphreys
TikTok → tiktok.com/@thekelseyhumphreys
Amazon → amazon.com/author/kelseyhumphreys
Goodreads → goodreads.com/author/show/8583138.Kelsey_Humphreys
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⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS
00:00 – The blessing no one lets you talk about
01:00 – Why change always comes with grief
02:00 – Moving to LA: living the dream & feeling alone
04:00 – Rom-com friendships vs. real adult friendships
06:00 – The kids take over: giving up my office
07:00 – Even “happy” change can bring sadness
08:00 – Teaching my daughter it’s okay to feel two things at once
09:00 – Tip #1: Accept that change and grief are constant
09:30 – Tip #2: Let yourself feel all your feelings
09:50 – Loving Lately: Simply Piano app, Loving Tan self-tanner, dopamine decorating
12:00 – Moving back home & the inspiration for Happy Christmas
14:00 – Tip #3: Quit sneaking glances in the rearview mirror
15:00 – Why following certain accounts makes change harder
16:00 – Tip #4 (Bonus): Stack a habit change onto a big life change
18:00 – How I stopped constant snack requests from 5 kids
20:00 – Why moms have more power to change routines than they think
21:00 – What’s next: finding your life’s calling
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Remember these links are affiliate which means I get a commish at no extra charge to you.
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💬 Comment!
What’s one change you’ve made that felt hard at first but turned out to be SO worth it? Share below so we can cheer eachother on!
Feeling bummed when you *shouldn't* ? Listen, change is hard, often heartbreaking, even when it’s good. 💔 In this episode of Happy Tears, Kelsey dives into three lessons on the real side of dealing with change—plus a bonus life hack when change is happening.
From moving across the country to gaining five kids in one year, giving up her office, and even changing the household snack rules (Life-changing!!!), Kelsey shares practical tips to help you not only survive change but actually thrive in it.
You’ll laugh, you’ll nod along, and you might just rethink the way you handle life’s curveballs.
________________________________________________________________
🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
🎁 Get a FREE full-length novel: kelseyhumphreys.com/freebie
🎄 Preorder “Happy Christmas” (Sept 30): amzn.to/45xBYDg
📚 Binge My Rom-Coms in Kindle Unlimited: amzn.to/45n42t1
📚 Binge My Rom-Coms in Audible: amzn.to/3HoCpro
📚 Buy Signed Paperbacks from Me: kelseyhumphreys.myshopify.com
🎹 Simply Piano App (no affiliate link, just look it up!)
🌞 Loving Tan 2-Hour Express Self Tanner: amzn.to/3UtPkvg
______________________________________________________________
🎧 Listen to new episodes weekly (ish)
Listen on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-tears/id1830874636
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4quBoEAZmI7xlrAZnCGU5l?si=fcdd8adcfe824f3d
Listen anywhere else: kelseyhumphreys.com/podcast
______________________________________________________________
📌 FOLLOW ME
Instagram → instagram.com/thekelseyhumphreys
TikTok → tiktok.com/@thekelseyhumphreys
Amazon → amazon.com/author/kelseyhumphreys
Goodreads → goodreads.com/author/show/8583138.Kelsey_Humphreys
________________________________________________________________
⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS
00:00 – The blessing no one lets you talk about
01:00 – Why change always comes with grief
02:00 – Moving to LA: living the dream & feeling alone
04:00 – Rom-com friendships vs. real adult friendships
06:00 – The kids take over: giving up my office
07:00 – Even “happy” change can bring sadness
08:00 – Teaching my daughter it’s okay to feel two things at once
09:00 – Tip #1: Accept that change and grief are constant
09:30 – Tip #2: Let yourself feel all your feelings
09:50 – Loving Lately: Simply Piano app, Loving Tan self-tanner, dopamine decorating
12:00 – Moving back home & the inspiration for Happy Christmas
14:00 – Tip #3: Quit sneaking glances in the rearview mirror
15:00 – Why following certain accounts makes change harder
16:00 – Tip #4 (Bonus): Stack a habit change onto a big life change
18:00 – How I stopped constant snack requests from 5 kids
20:00 – Why moms have more power to change routines than they think
21:00 – What’s next: finding your life’s calling
________________________________________________________________
Remember these links are affiliate which means I get a commish at no extra charge to you.
________________________________________________________________
💬 Comment!
What’s one change you’ve made that felt hard at first but turned out to be SO worth it? Share below so we can cheer eachother on!
