Kelly Clarkson isn’t looking back on her marriage to Brandon Blackstock after almost seven years together. The 41-year-old talk show host is living in the moment and realizing that her East Coast chapter might be the best part of her journey so far. 

It’s no secret that Clarkson’s divorce from the former music manager was a “difficult” one, but now that she’s had time to process the split, a People insider revealed that the American Idol superstar “recovered quickly” and has “no regrets.” The source added, “She is doing really well. She is happy that she left L.A. for N.Y. She has the primary custody of the kids and is a great mom.” The move to Manhattan offers her a fresh start and has invigorated Clarkson’s work life, but at the end of the day, she’s still mom. “The kids are her world,” they shared.