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Growing Up Roadschooled
by Kelsey Henry
Hit the open road with best-selling author and singer-songwriter Kelsey Henry as she performs each chapter of her book Growing Up Roadschooled in this audiobook podcast. Listen to her RV life adventures from ages 11-17, and beyond! Hear a kid’s perspective of the full-time RV travel lifestyle, getting into college, and starting a career in the “real world”. With humor, positivity, and many lessons learned, she captures her journey through music lyrics and discovers who she wants to be.For the ebook, music, and bonus content, head over to PositivelyDelighted.com/
Episodes
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Chapter 31: Positively Delighted
In this final episode, Kelsey picks up the pieces after another heartbreak. This time, she is heartbroken, but not broken. That makes all the difference. She uses these emotions to fuel her own Positively Delighted projects and begins to push her comfort zones with new car camping adventures. She...
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Chapter 30: Cross The World
In this episode, Kelsey falls head over heels for her new Australian crush. They make plans to see each other again after her conference in California, where she meets her idols and lives her dream of being a mermaid. Once reunited, the whirlwind romance continues and he asks her to join him for...
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Chapter 29: Free To Be Me
In this episode, Kelsey begins to lean into positivity and find the right path. She starts her own business and begins to travel again. She uses her song "Free" as a guide to living life, and, over time, begins to heal. As the months pass, she becomes more involved in the RVing community, turns...
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Chapter 28: Broken
In this episode, Kelsey starts to pick up the pieces of her life. She is forced to face her problems and stop living like a victim of her circumstances. She listens to the perspectives of friends and family about her situation and discovers the role she played in creating her own pain. Kelsey...
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Chapter 27: It All Falls Apart
In this episode, the "perfect" life that Kelsey has been building all falls apart... As her relationship, work, and health all crumble around her, Kelsey struggles to find a way out of the life she has created. In the midst of all the pressure, she finishes grad school and goes on a trip to…
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Chapter 26: Feeling Lost
In this episode, Kelsey makes it through the stressful training period of her job and into her official role, where life improves immensely! She moves into an apartment with her boyfriend and settles into her new life. On the outside, everything looks perfect. On the inside, she feels empty and...
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Chapter 25: New Life, New Job
In this episode, Kelsey begins her new corporate job. She feels so honored to have been chosen for this opportunity and can't wait to meet the other new employees in her program. These kids are the "best of the best". The highly sought after college recruits and typical "normal public schooled…
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Chapter 24: Graduation & The Big Interview
In this episode, Kelsey makes the most of senior year! She finally gets dental surgery and the smile she always dreamed of. She goes hard-core into her new hobby of extreme couponing and builds a large stockpile of shampoo, toothpaste, and laundry detergent. Her couponing knowledge proves to be...
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Chapter 23: Summer Internship
In this episode, Kelsey heads to Boston for a summer internship! She gets her first experience of corporate life, goes on weekend adventures, and ponders what the rest of her career will look like. Kelsey feels like she's on the right track for what she "should" be doing, but her inner…
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Chapter 22: Bigfoot: The Musical
In this episode, Kelsey gets involved in as much as possible! She goes on school field trips for her major, Digital Retailing, and travels to conferences. She also lands a coveted performance opportunity on campus! Though it turns out to be much more eventful than she expected when the concert…
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Chapter 21: Feel At Home Again
In this episode, Kelsey enjoys moving into the new house with her parents, and unpacking all of the storage units! They find all kinds of interesting things from 8 years earlier, including Halloween costumes, Christmas decorations, and a large Beanie Baby collection. Kelsey begins to teach at a...
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Chapter 20: Intro to Digital Retailing
In this episode, Kelsey looks forward to a fresh start in her sophomore year, with a new major, new apartment, and new roommates! The year is full of many opportunities and an incredible new job, but also many tough personal growth challenges and battles with bullying. Kelsey begins to feel...
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Chapter 19: Music & Lyrics
In this episode, Kelsey escapes for the summer for some adventuring! She and her parents take the truck camper up to northern California and her Dad studies experimental aircraft mechanics. Kelsey learns to knit, befriends a few bellydancers, and plays local shows. She also learns some lessons in...
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Chapter 18: Dropped Off At College
In this episode, Kelsey gets dropped off at college and her parents drive away across the country. She is officially alone and tries to embrace her new independence. She signs up for clubs and tries to stay out of her dorm room as much as possible, especially as her roommate interactions get...
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Chapter 17: Major Decisions
In this episode, Kelsey goes to college orientation! She gets rushed into picking a major and signs up for an advanced virus research program. She finds a roommate and celebrates at her graduation party with family and friends. But right before moving into the dorm... she finds out some…
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Chapter 16: Adventures in Unschooling
In this episode, Kelsey takes full advantage of "Unschooling" and creates her own type of education. She volunteers as a children's storytime reader and as the Chick-fil-A baby cow. She attends several aviation events and even goes to Skip Barber Racing School! As the first day of college gets...
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Chapter 15: A Musical Education
In this episode, Kelsey devotes her new free time to giving herself a musical education. She competes in a weekly songwriting competition and learns that she really needs to step up her game! She focuses on improving her lyrics, stage presence, guitar playing, and more by performing multiple open...
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Chapter 14: Getting Into College
In this episode, Kelsey applies to college! Her Mom takes her on a tour of several schools and she thinks about potential majors. Will she choose to follow music all the way to Nashville or stay in Texas and stick to science? Will being homeschooled make it more difficult to get accepted to...
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Chapter 13: Unschooling, SATs, & The GED
In this episode, Kelsey discovers the concept of "unschooling" and is determined to take control of her own education. She makes a goal of graduating high school early, before the end of 2010, by getting a GED. She makes a deal with her parents to complete the SAT exams first. Time is running...
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Chapter 12: Virginia is for History Lovers
In this episode, Kelsey and her family start a new adventure in Virginia! Kelsey goes on A LOT of history field trips and visits many presidential homes. She even signs up for an Anatomy camp, where she makes new friends, learns not to eat candy for breakfast, and performs various dissections....
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Chapter 11: Sweet Sixteen Surprise
In this episode, Kelsey craves a "normal" Sweet Sixteen birthday. She feels far away from all her family and friends while on the road. Her Mom is determined to make it a truly special birthday and turns the event into a day Kelsey will never forget. Kelsey learns the value of community,...
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Chapter 10: Truck Stop Detours
In this episode, Kelsey and her Mom are road-tripping through Texas. They make a sudden detour when her Mom spots a sign for a songwriting competition... at a truck stop. Kelsey finds herself signing up for a radio station songwriting competition and performing in a truck stop saloon. Will they...
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Chapter 9: I Like You...
In this episode, Kelsey discovers her favorite book ever, "Happy for No Reason" and continues on her quest for personal growth and self-confidence. Amidst working on her inner happiness, she gets a major crush on her neighbor and writes a whole lot of new songs. Kelsey plans to keep her feelings…
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Chapter 8: Heartbreak & Chiggers
In this episode, Kelsey goes to Peace Camp! While learning about other cultures, world peace, and making a difference, Kelsey decides that she should tell her crush that she likes him... in the middle of a mud fight with the entire camp. How could this possibly go wrong? In this cringe-worthy...
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Chapter 7: Long Distance Love
In this episode, Kelsey meets her first love... at a Civil War reenactment! She begins to write songs about young love and long-distance relationships. She also participates in a reenactment, complete with a fancy ball gown and seven layers of undergarments. Songs mentioned in this episode…
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Chapter 6: Journey to South America
In this episode, Kelsey and her family head to South America! She tries some unique local cuisine and sees many llamas. She also learns how to cope with exploding septic systems and accidentally gets lost in the mountains of Macchu Picchu with her brother! For music and bonus content about…
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Chapter 5: Cross Country Road Trip
In this episode, Kelsey and her mom go on a cross country road trip to Utah, Yellowstone, and beyond! Kelsey learns about family history and meets some long lost relatives. Then, she experiences #vanlife wayyyy before hashtags become a thing and gets the prestigious role of "bear watching duty"...
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Chapter 4: Hollywood, Here We Come!
In this episode, Kelsey and her parents move to Los Angeles, California. Kelsey learns that RV life isn't always as glamorous as it was in San Diego. She turns 13 and starts to crave normal teenage experiences, like having friends to hang out with and having some privacy. Kelsey gets braces and...
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Chapter 3: Welcome to RV Life
In this episode, Kelsey and her parents officially start their new RV life! They hit the road for San Diego, with a few mishaps along the way! They arrive at their new home, Campland on the Bay, and Kelsey decides that RV life is pretty magical. They explore what San Diego has to offer, make new...
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Chapter 2: A European Adventure
In this episode, Kelsey and her parents decide to put RV life on hold temporarily to take a work assignment in Paris, France! Kelsey starts homeschooling and learns world history by touring the incredible attractions and museums in the city. She also learns some street smarts... the hard way. She...
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Chapter 1: Let's Hit the Road!
Welcome to Chapter 1 of Growing Up Roadschooled, an audiobook podcast! In this episode, 11-year-old Kelsey learns that her parents have decided to sell everything to become full-time RVers and hit the open road. Kelsey struggles with the idea of homeschooling, living in an RV, and the concept of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hit the open road with best-selling author and singer-songwriter Kelsey Henry as she performs each chapter of her book Growing Up Roadschooled in this audiobook podcast. Listen to her RV life adventures from ages 11-17, and beyond! Hear a kid’s perspective of the full-time RV travel lifestyle, getting into college, and starting a career in the “real world”. With humor, positivity, and many lessons learned, she captures her journey through music lyrics and discovers who she wants to be.For the ebook, music, and bonus content, head over to PositivelyDelighted.com/
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Hit the open road with best-selling author and singer-songwriter Kelsey Henry as she performs each chapter of her book Growing Up Roadschooled in this audiobook podcast. Listen to her RV life adventures from ages 11-17, and beyond! Hear a kid’s perspective of the full-time RV travel lifestyle,...
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