It's my birthday month! I'm turning 41 and it has me reflecting on all the things I wish I’d known earlier — in health, faith, marriage, parenting, money, and chasing dreams. In this episode, I’m sharing 41 lessons I learned the hard way, Some tips are practical (ask for help, fix your posture, ), some are personal (have more smexy time and how to handle mean girls), and some are spiritual too. Together, they’re the real talk I wish someone had given me in my twenties.

Whether you’re just starting adulthood or already deep in midlife, you’ll laugh, nod, and hopefully take away a few reminders that the only way out… is through.

Plus — this episode also comes out on book launch day for Happy Christmas! 🎄 Grab your copy and celebrate with me.

Do you ever feel like all the "slow living" tips are unrealistic and impractical!? Because I'm not giving up my iphone and neither are you! 🤣 In this episode of the Happy Tears podcast, Kelsey delves into the struggles of feeling overwhelmed and offers five fresh strategies to create more margin in your life. Listen, laugh and discover actionable steps to bring more peace and connection into your everyday routine.

Do you ever feel like every other woman, or busy mom, is thriving while you’re barely keeping up? In this episode, Kelsey goes beyond the plain ol' comparison advice. She pulls back the curtain after a deep dive into online mom influencers, and shares what is stealing your joy, and how to get it back.

Ever wonder if you’ve missed your life’s purpose? In this episode, Kelsey gets real about letting go of old dreams, navigating midlife detours, and discovering that God’s will is not about one perfect path but about something far more important. With humor, honesty, and encouragement for moms and women in transition, she shares why it’s never too late to dream again—and how to find joy right where you are.

Are you exhausted trying to “do it all”? From homeschooling to side hustles, formula feeding to full-on nanny guilt—this week’s encouraging episode of Happy Tears is a raw, funny, and honest confession about the myth of “having it all.”

Kelsey shares:

• Her thoughts on working and homeschooling
• The truth about hiring help and why it doesn’t make you a bad mom
• Why the “women can do it all” message is leaving moms overwhelmed and burned out
• How privilege, shame, and social media play into the pressure to be perfect

If you’ve ever looked around and thought, I can’t keep this up, this conversation is for you. You’ll laugh, maybe cry, and most importantly—you’ll walk away knowing you’re not alone.

How to Cope With Change (and the Hidden Grief No One Talks About)

Change is hard—even when it’s something you prayed for. In this episode of Happy Tears, Kelsey shares the honest, funny, and sometimes heartbreaking truth about navigating life’s transitions. From moving across the country to adopting four kids in one year, giving up her office, and overhauling family routines, she’s learned that even “good” change can bring unexpected grief.

Yes, You Can Change Your Habigs, Yourself, Your Whole Life!

Feel stuck? In this hilarious and honest episode, Kelsey shares the raw truth about what it really takes to change—from getting sober to giving up sugar, adopting four kids in one year, and building real mental toughness (without turning into a sourdough mom). It’s messy, it’s hard, and yes—it’s absolutely possible.

Not sure what to do after everything has flopped? You’re not alone — and you’re not out of options.

In this episode, Kelsey shares the raw truth about what it’s really like to chase dreams, face public failure, grieve what didn’t work, and start again from scratch. If you’ve ever felt burnt out, stuck, or ready to quit, this one’s for you. You’ll learn how to know when to walk away, why rest isn’t optional, and what finally worked after years of setbacks.

This is your permission slip to pause, regroup, and try again — this time with clarity and strategy.

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