EPISODE · Jul 24, 2025 · 4 MIN
Smile Drop: Growing Up Is a Scam (But So Are Half the Things I Google at 2 a.m.)
from Change Happened, Then What? | Real Stories After Life Changes · host Heather Holt
Welcome back to Smile Drops, the podcast equivalent of finding fries at the bottom of the bag or scoring the front parking spot on a rainy day. I'm your host, Heather Holt—audio storyteller, snack realist, and soon-to-be grandma—here with another bite-sized, brutally honest look at life. In this hilarious and heartfelt episode, we explore why growing up is the biggest scam of them all. From midnight Googles about weird pains, to wondering whether your adult kids think Febreze counts as hygiene, we unpack the daily comedy (and chaos) of "adulting." ✔️ Tired of pretending to have it all together? ✔️ Wondering when the grown-ups are going to show up? ✔️ Still secretly hoping nap time makes a comeback? This one’s for you. With plenty of laughs, a few emotional curveballs, and some questionable wisdom from my dogs Waylon and Dalton, this episode reminds us that being an adult is weird, messy, and—sometimes—kind of wonderful. What you’ll hear in this episode: – Why adulting is just glorified worrying – The random (and useless) facts we collect as coping mechanisms – Emotional parenting via memes and emojis – Dogs who are living the dream – The unexpected beauty of embracing your own chaos 💬 Call to Action What’s the most useless thing you’ve learned as an adult? Drop it in the comments on Instagram @changehappenedpodcast—let’s celebrate the cluttered brilliance of our grown-up brains. If you'd like to support the show, just click the link | Be a part of the Change Happened community Enter to win the "What Changed Me Community Challenge" | Enter to Win! To join our mailing list and learn more our guests visit | Changehappenedpodcast.com Get your discount on Pure Energy Apothecary products | 20% off PURE ENERGY NOW Start your Liminal Luna Journey FREE | code CHANGE at checkout | Liminalluna.com Looking for your customized Dear Sweet One lullaby find them here | Shop Now Dear Sweet One Follow along on Instagram @Change Happened Got a story to share? Drop me a line at [email protected] and maybe your "Change Happened" moment will be next.
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Being an adult is wild—insomnia, bills, useless trivia, and parenting via memes. In this bonus Smile Drop, Heather Holt unpacks why growing up is a total scam... and still kind of beautiful. Quick laughs, real talk, and dog wisdom included. Hit play, follow, and share with a fellow grown-up in the trenches.
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Smile Drop: Growing Up Is a Scam (But So Are Half the Things I Google at 2 a.m.)
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