Kelsey Humphreys
How to Fix Your Writing (And Sell More Books!)
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Whether you’re a mom in midlife, stuck in a season that sucks, or just wondering “what’s next?”—this episode will give you encouragement and laughs and some hope!
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🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
🚌 Meet me on the book tour! kelseyhumphreys.com/booktour
🎁 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
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🎧 Listen to new episodes weekly
Listen on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-tears/id1830874636
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4quBoEAZmI7xlrAZnCGU5l?si=fcdd8adcfe824f3d
Listen anywhere else: http://kelseyhumphreys.com/podcast
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📌 FOLLOW ME
Instagram → http://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
0:00 – Intro: Have we missed our life’s purpose?
1:20 – When life doesn’t turn out how you planned
4:00 – Kelsey’s dreams (and why she had to let them go)
7:00 – Now as a Parent, auditions, and setting kids up for success
9:00 – This trend is gross
11:00 – Did I miss my chance? What does God’s will really mean?
13:00 – The sandbox analogy + Elizabeth Elliot’s wisdom
15:30 – Accepting detours and seeing God’s protection
18:00 – Jealousy as a clue to your true desires
20:00 – Piecing old dreams into your current life
22:00 – Lesson 1 Summed up again
24:00 – Lesson 2: About Later...
27:00 – Lesson 3: Without this, you'll be depressed
30:00 – Hope, purpose, and...what’s in front right now
✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and share this video with a friend who needs encouragement.
In this episode, I come clean about what’s really been happening behind the scenes:
• My thoughts on working and homeschooling
• The truth about hiring help (yes, a nanny!)
• Why “doing it all” is a lie (spoiler: even Instagram moms have help)
• Debilitating overwhelm, rage monster moments, and how I’ve learned to survive with six kids
• The exciting new chapter and announcement! ✨
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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
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🎧 Listen to new episodes weekly
Listen on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-tears/id1830874636
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4quBoEAZmI7xlrAZnCGU5l?si=fcdd8adcfe824f3d
Listen anywhere else: http://kelseyhumphreys.com/podcast
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📌 FOLLOW ME
Instagram → http://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 – We’ve officially gone off the rails
01:00 – “Do you even iron anymore?” & the chaos of home filming
02:00 – Confession: We quit homeschooling 🙌
04:30 – Why it worked for bonding but not for learning
06:00 – Finding a tiny private school (answer to prayer)
07:30 – Why quitting homeschooling is okay (even if no one talks about it)
08:30 – Rage monster confessions & Christian mom guilt
09:30 – Overwhelm of 5 different teachers, apps, and emails
10:30 – My books & why this year isn’t six figures
12:00 – The truth about nannies & privilege
14:00 – The full-on wife rant: why men’s “success hacks” don’t apply to moms
16:00 – Debilitating overwhelm with six kids
18:00 – Formula feeding, shame, and finding freedom
19:30 – Isabelle, our nanny, truly saved us 💜
20:30 – Moms: you cannot do it all (and that’s okay)
22:00 – Considering interviews again + funny questions I want to ask guests
24:00 – Surprise announcement: my mini book & comedy tour 🎉
26:00 – Special edition Happy Christmas hardcover illustrated release
27:00 – Next episode: Do you only get one calling in life?
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: http://kelseyhumphreys.com/podcast
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📌 FOLLOW ME
Instagram → http://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!
In this raw and hilarious episode of Happy Tears, Kelsey shares 3 very real truths about change—how she got sober, gave up sugar, grew mental toughness, adopted 4 kids in one year, and completely transformed her life. No fluff. No fake inspiration. Just honest, gritty steps for real transformation (plus a few jokes about sourdough and screaming toddlers 😅).
Whether you want to finally break free from bad habits, stop numbing your emotions, or stop waiting on someone else to change—this one will light a fire in you.
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🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
🎁 Get a FREE full-length novel: kelseyhumphreys.com/freebie
📖 Happy Christmas (New Release!) → [Amazon Holiday Rom-Com]
📚 Binge My Rom-Coms in Kindle Unlimited: amzn.to/45n42t1
📚 Binge My Rom-Coms in Audible: amzn.to/3HoCpro
📚 Buy Signed Paperbacks: kelseyhumphreys.myshopify.com
💀 My idea graveyard (yes, really): kelseyhumphreys.com/graveyard
🔥 Get $100 off my semiglutides!: kelseyhumphreys.com/spry
📷 Wyze Security Cameras (Mom-tested!) → amzn.to/3ULvqMm
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💬 Comment!
What’s one small promise you’re going to keep to yourself this week? Drop it below. ⬇️
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🎧 Listen to new episodes weekly
Listen on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-tears/id1830874636
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4quBoEAZmI7xlrAZnCGU5l?si=fcdd8adcfe824f3d
Listen anywhere else: http://kelseyhumphreys.com/podcast
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📌 FOLLOW ME
Instagram → http://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 – Can people actually change?
01:30 – Losing 65K followers overnight and being “over it” 😬
03:00 – Yes, people DO change (and here’s proof)
05:00 – Why real change starts with one terrifying step
07:30 – What changed when Kelsey got sober
09:00 – The Christmas weeping tradition 😂
11:00 – Homeschooling, patience, and how motherhood changed everything
13:00 – Why she quit sugar (for real this time)
15:00 – The secret to mental toughness
17:00 – How to stop waiting for someone else to change
19:30 – The truth about mommy wine culture & social media negativity
21:30 – Building a family vs building a brand
24:00 – How to keep promises to yourself (and why you probably don’t)
28:00 – Rom-coms vs. real life cuddling
30:00 – The power of micro goals
34:00 – Final pep talk: You are worth the effort 💪
36:00 – Episode wrap-up + what’s coming next!
Remember some of these links are affiliate links which means I get a commish at no extra charge to you.
In this episode, we’re talking about what to do when your goals feel out of reach, your energy’s gone, and you’re questioning everything. This is real talk for women in the messy middle — not just self-help fluff.
You’ll learn:
• Why failure isn’t the end (even if it feels like it)
• What to focus on when everything feels impossible
• The permission slip no one else will give you
• Why delulu is sometimes the only strategy laqeft
• How to truly start over (Again.)
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🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
🎁 Get a FREE full-length novel: kelseyhumphreys.com/freebie
📚 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
💀 My idea graveyard (yes, really): kelseyhumphreys.com/graveyard
🔥 Get $100 off my semiglutides!: kelseyhumphreys.com/spry
📺 The Frame TV we love: amzn.to/455BIMX
🎨 Color-coded kids towels: amzn.to/455BIMX
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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: http://kelseyhumphreys.com/podcast
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📌 FOLLOW ME
Instagram → http://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 Introduction and Vlogging Ambitions
00:17 Facing Failure and Bouncing Back
01:07 About My Bestselling RomCom Books
01:58 Lessons on Quitting and Failing
03:19 The Reality of Creative Pursuits
06:54 Personal Struggles and New Beginnings
13:13 The Birth of a New Idea
15:42 The Unexpected Path to Writing
17:05 If Rom-Coms Got Real
18:49 Things I'm Loving Lately
23:20 The Secret to My Book Success
28:53 Final Thoughts and Next Episode Teaser
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Remember these links are affiliate which means I get a commish at no extra charge to you.
✨ This is where the comeback begins. Welcome to Happy Tears.
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🔗 BROUGHT TO YOU BY...MY BOOKS!
🎁 Get a FREE full-length novel: kelseyhumphreys.com/freebie
📚 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
______________________________________________________________
🎧 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: http://kelseyhumphreys.com/podcast
______________________________________________________________
📌 FOLLOW ME
Instagram → http://instagram.com/thekelseyhumphreys
TikTok → tiktok.com/@thekelseyhumphreys
Amazon → amazon.com/author/kelseyhumphreys
Goodreads → goodreads.com/author/show/8583138.Kelsey_Humphreys
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Episode Chapters
00:00:00 I Quit, I'm Back, and I'm Delulu
00:01:00 The Show is Called Happy Tears—Here's Why
00:02:00 Where I've Been for 5 Years (Hint: Crying)
00:03:00 Is This Show Just for Women? Kinda, Yeah.
00:04:00 Hustle is Dead but So Is Soft Girl Era
00:05:00 Church Girls, Cleats, and Chaos
00:06:00 Tattoos, Mel Robbins, and Tramp Stamps
00:07:00 No Guests Yet... And I’m Not Groveling
00:08:00 Real Talk: Mom Life, Missed Weeks, Mental Health
00:09:00 Filming from the Library (a.k.a. My Dining Room)
00:10:00 Homeschool? Denim Skirts? Let Me Explain
00:11:00 What I Will and Won’t Share About My Kids
00:12:00 How We Became a Family of Eight
00:13:00 From Breakdown to Books—And Now a Podcast
00:14:00 The Big Vision: Comedy, Community, and 500K Fans
00:15:00 What to Do When Everything is Failing
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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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#THEKELSEYSHOW includes:
COMEDY SKETCHES, PARODIES & PEPTALKS to encourage you and make you ROTFL.
THE SISTERS: Comedy sketch with Carol, 40's extrovert southern oldest sis, Kelsey (me) Ambivert 30s, Kristin, 20s Introvert, Candace 20s Hardcore Extrovert.
ORIGINAL MUSIC & COVER SONGS by request
VLOGS: Behind the scenes of my life as I write and compose a new musical based on the life of Gigi Butler!
TALK SHOW: Will be back some day! For now watch my Most Popular highlights for previous talk show interviews.


