Comedian and RomCom author Kelsey Humphreys brings funny, honest conversations for creative, overwhelmed women who feel stuck in the middle of big dreams and even bigger messes. Tune in for easy conversations about hard things: real talk, hard-won wisdom, and laugh-out-loud moments about motherhood, marriage, ambition, and starting over...again. If you see Kelsey crying in the supplement aisle at Target, she promises, those are *happy tears.*
Love the life you are already living!?! (Joy Part 2)
What if you haven't given yourself any MARGIN for joy to get in?! In this episode of Happy Tears, Kelsey shares some "weird" large family life hacks she uses in order to stay a little more sane and thus have a little more joy. To submit a question for the pod go to kelseyhumphreys.com/faq
6 Feb 2026
Um, so, where is the Joy of the Lord?
Have you ever thought, "Bruh, how long should life be this hard?!" In season two episode one of Happy Tears, Kelsey shares about her recent book signing and gets embarrassingly real (again) about happiness, versus joy, versus contentedness. To submit a question for the pod go to kelseyhumphreys.com/faq
9 Dec 2025
Are Your Expectations Too High? (& you're bummed out a lot)
Kelsey shares hilarious stories from thanksgiving, latest book signing and standup event, and dissects "High vibe" expecations versus more practical stoicism (but that might be debby downerism.) Tune in for relatable mom moments, practical mindset tips, and a cozy dose of encouragement on the Happy Tears Podcast!
18 Nov 2025
Negativity: We Gotta Stop the Cycle Y'all
Kelsey shares hilarious stories from her latest book signing and standup event, dives into how we’re so quick to focus on the negative, and encourages us to spread more positivity in our daily lives. Tune in for relatable mom moments, practical mindset tips, and a cozy dose of encouragement on the Happy Tears Podcast!
11 Nov 2025
All My Favorite (Funny) Things!
Are successful people reading any fiction? Like, at all? Listen to Kelsey spiral about this and also share her favorite authors, series, movies, shows and stand up comedians.
4 Nov 2025
One Big Reason Why You're Stuck
Feeling stuck? Kelsey overshares about her family's fall break at the indoor water park, then explains one weird mental trap that might be keeping you from your Glow Up.
21 Oct 2025
Adult Female Friendship Break Ups : The Cold Hard (Funny) Truth
DM Kelsey on instagram, how many best friends do you have? Have you ever been dumped… by a best friend? You’re not alone. Kelsey shares stories, laughter, and lessons from friendship breakups that’ll help you feel seen—and maybe even laugh through the pain. The author mentioned that you should check out is Danielle Bayard Jackson. And Please tell your podcast listening friends about Happy Tears!
14 Oct 2025
12 Instant (Weird) Ways to Feel Happier on the Hard Days!
Feeling low? Need a quick pick-me-up? Kelsey shares 12 instant FRESH ways to boost your mood—a little wacky, a little whimsical, always Honest, funny, and real. This episode of Happy Tears will help you find a little joy again.
8 Oct 2025
REALISTIC Routines and Habits of Successful Women
In this episode, Kelsey falls down a "Successful women habits" rabbit hole that ticks her off...Between rants and laughter, she shares what actually works: grace, humor, faith, and small daily routines that carry you through hard seasons. Real, funny, and heartfelt—these are the habits that save you when life falls apart.
30 Sept 2025
What I’d Tell My 21-Year-Old Self (41 Quick Lessons at 41)
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 sta...
23 Sept 2025
Slow Down Your Busy Life - 5 REALISTIC Tips
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.
16 Sept 2025
Why it Feels Like Everyone Else is Crushing it Except you
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.
9 Sept 2025
What If You Missed Your Calling? Faith, Fulfillment, and Finding Your Purpose
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.
2 Sept 2025
Can Women Really Have It All? The Honest Truth for (Burnt Out) Moms
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 momWhy the “women can do it all” message is leaving moms overwhelmed and burned outHow privilege, shame, and social media play int...
26 Aug 2025
You Got What You Prayed For...And It's Killing You?!
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.
19 Aug 2025
Yes, You Can Change — Here’s How I Finally Did
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.
12 Aug 2025
Burnt Out, Stuck, and Starting Over (Again) Welcome to Happy Tears
Ever felt like everything you’ve worked for has fallen apart and now you have no idea what to do next? In episode one, part one of Happy Tears, Kelsey gets almost embarrassingly real about failure, burnout, seasons of motherhood, and what it looks like to rebuild your life (and your dreams) from the bottom, and she does mean the bottom, up. This episode is for the women sitting in their minivans crying between errands, the creatives who haven’t created in years, and the moms secretly a...
12 Aug 2025
How to Rebuild and Bounce Back After Failure(s)
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...
3 Aug 2025
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