Kim Kardashian Opens Up on Post-Divorce Life, Toxic Marriage Realities with Kanye West, and Prioritizing Kids in Raw 'Call Her Daddy' Podcast Reveal

 

Los Angeles, CA – October 15, 2025 – In a candid and deeply personal conversation that has already sparked widespread buzz across social media, reality TV icon and SKIMS founder Kim Kardashian laid bare the emotional rollercoaster of her life since finalizing her divorce from rapper Kanye West. The 44-year-old entrepreneur, whose empire spans fashion, beauty, and media, joined host Alex Cooper for the latest episode of the wildly popular Call Her Daddy podcast, dropping today. Over the course of an hour-long discussion, Kardashian peeled back the layers of her high-profile split, reflecting on toxicity, personal growth, motherhood, and the unexpected dating advice coming from her own children. Fans and critics alike are hailing the episode as one of the most vulnerable moments in Kardashian's decades-long public life, offering a rare glimpse into the woman behind the headlines.

Kardashian, dressed in a sleek SKIMS bodysuit that subtly nodded to her billion-dollar brand, wasted no time diving into the heart of the matter. "I do have a problem of only remembering the good," she confessed with a wry smile, her voice carrying the weight of introspection. This admission set the tone for a conversation that balanced nostalgia with unflinching honesty. As someone who has built a career on sharing glimpses of her glamorous world via Keeping Up with the Kardashians and its Hulu successor The Kardashians, Kardashian has long been no stranger to public scrutiny. Yet, this podcast marked a deliberate shift toward raw authenticity, far removed from scripted reality TV drama.

The discussion quickly zeroed in on the "toxic" undercurrents that defined her marriage to West, the 48-year-old Grammy-winning artist formerly known as Kanye West. Their union, which began with a fairy-tale wedding in Florence, Italy, on May 24, 2014, captivated the world. The couple's lavish ceremonies, complete with custom Givenchy gowns and A-list guests, symbolized the pinnacle of celebrity romance. But behind the Instagram-perfect facade, Kardashian revealed, lurked patterns of behavior that eroded their bond over time. "I'm a really forgiving person," she explained, "but I really haven't dated like that to, like, have those kinds of toxic relationships since I've been divorced."

Age, she emphasized, has been her greatest teacher in this regard. "I think when you get older, you just don't tolerate that s***. You don't have time," Kardashian stated matter-of-factly, her words resonating with listeners navigating their own life transitions. At 44, with a net worth exceeding $1.8 billion largely thanks to SKIMS – a shapewear line that revolutionized inclusive sizing and earned her a spot on Forbes' billionaire list – Kardashian embodies the empowered evolution of a woman who once thrived on chaos but now demands peace. This sentiment echoes broader cultural shifts, as more women in their 40s and beyond prioritize mental well-being over societal expectations of eternal youth or unwavering loyalty in relationships.

The timeline of their divorce provides crucial context to Kardashian's revelations. She first filed for divorce in February 2021, after nearly seven years of marriage, amid reports of West's escalating public outbursts. The process dragged on for over a year, culminating in a finalized settlement on November 29, 2022. The agreement granted joint custody of their four children – North, 12; Saint, 9; Chicago, 7; and Psalm, 6 – along with a private co-parenting arrangement that has, by all accounts, stabilized in recent years. Yet, Kardashian didn't shy away from admitting the red flags she overlooked early on. "People can say that there was, like, signs and maybe I didn't wasn't paying attention to them," she acknowledged, her tone laced with self-reflection rather than defensiveness.

Central to her story was West's first "mental break," a period of intense public scrutiny in late 2020 when he announced a short-lived presidential bid and aired private family matters on Twitter (now X). Kardashian, ever the devoted partner, chose support over separation. "And I think when someone has, like, their first, like, mental break, you know, you wanna be super supportive and you wanna, like, help figure that out and you wanna really get into that with them and be there for them," she shared. This instinct, rooted in love and empathy, is relatable to anyone who's stood by a partner through crisis. However, as West resisted the "super healthy and beneficial" changes she proposed – including therapy and boundary-setting – the toxicity intensified. "It makes it really hard to continue on in a relationship that can be toxic," she said plainly.

Motherhood, Kardashian stressed, complicated the decision exponentially. "When you have kids, it's definitely harder to leave than it is to stay. And it changes everyone's life forever," she noted, her eyes welling up slightly on camera. For many divorced parents, this dilemma is universal: the fear of upending children's worlds versus the necessity of modeling healthy dynamics. Kardashian's choice to prioritize her mental health was ultimately driven by her role as a parent. "Once my mental health starts to get affected and then I can't parent the way that I need to and I can't be present and focused, then there's gotta be one of us that can," she explained. "And I had to save myself in order to be a better mom for everyone. And I think, like, when everyone's older, they'll be able to understand it and see that all."

This philosophy has already borne fruit in unexpected ways. Her eldest, North West – the mini-fashionista who's collaborated with her mom on SKIMS kids' lines and starred in her own music video – has become an unlikely matchmaker. "You need to have a boyfriend now ... she just said to me like the other day, like, 'Mom, you've got to get remarried. You're getting too old and no one is gonna deal with this.' And I was just like, 'What?' She says it to me all the time," Kardashian recounted with laughter. North's blunt humor highlights the family's resilience and the normalization of divorce in their blended dynamic. It's a far cry from the 2016 robbery in Paris that nearly ended Kardashian's life, or the 2020 election drama; today, their home buzzes with tween sass and sibling antics.

Reflecting on the marriage as a whole, Kardashian refused to frame it as a failure. "An over a decade relationship with four beautiful children is not a failure," she declared, reframing the narrative with grace. This perspective aligns with modern views on relationships as chapters, not endpoints. Yet, she didn't mince words about the breaking points that forced her hand. West's public attacks on her mother, Kris Jenner – the "momager" who's orchestrated the family's $2 billion empire – and her sisters (Kim, Kourtney, Khloé, Kendall, and Kylie) crossed a sacred line. Jenner, 69, has been Kardashian's steadfast advisor through every scandal, from the 2007 sex tape to SKIMS' 2023 valuation surge to $4 billion.

Financial instability added another layer of chaos. "Just not feeling safe, you know, not even physically, just like maybe emotionally or even, you know, financially," Kardashian detailed. She painted vivid pictures of domestic disarray: "I would like come home, and we had like five Lamborghinis and I'd come home and they'd all be gone if he was in an episode. And I'd be like, 'Oh, wait. Where's all our cars? Like, my new car?' And it would be like, oh, he gave them away to all of his friends." These impulsive acts, tied to West's bipolar disorder episodes, underscore the unpredictability that defined their later years. West's Yeezy brand, once a fashion juggernaut, faced its own turmoil post-divorce, including a 2022 Adidas fallout costing him $1.5 billion. For Kardashian, who manages a portfolio including SKKN BY KIM skincare and a law studies pursuit, such volatility was untenable.

The ultimate toll? A pervasive sense of unease. "Ultimately, I didn't know what you're gonna get when you wake up, and that's like a really unsettling feeling," she concluded, her words hanging heavy. This unpredictability mirrors the bipolar swings documented in West's 2018 album Ye, but from Kardashian's vantage, it shattered her sanctuary.

Since the divorce, Kardashian's life has blossomed into a testament to reinvention. SKIMS just launched a holiday collection, and she's eyeing a 2026 prison reform docuseries. Dating rumors swirl – from whispers of a Pete Davidson reunion to sightings with architect Lucian Grainge – but she insists on quality over quantity. "I've been divorced," she quipped. "I'm not rushing."

The Call Her Daddy episode, streaming now on Spotify, has amassed over 1 million listens in hours, trending #1 on X. Listeners praise Kardashian's vulnerability, with one fan tweeting, "Kim just normalized leaving toxicity for our kids – game-changer." Critics, however, question if it's all PR for SKIMS. Regardless, it's a milestone: a woman reclaiming her story on her terms.

As Kardashian wraps her podcast appearance, she leaves with hope. "Life post-divorce? Freeing," she says. For the mother of four, that's the real win – one forgiving heart, one stable morning at a time.