Khloe Kardashian is opening up about one of the most difficult chapters in her life and how it helped shape the woman she is today. In the July 2 episode of her podcast Khloé in Wonderland, the 41-year-old reality star spoke candidly about her public divorce from former NBA star Lamar Odom and how it gave her the emotional resilience to deal with future heartbreaks, most notably, her troubled relationship with ex Tristan Thompson.
When asked by a fan to name a time in her life when she felt the strongest, Khloe paused before admitting it was hard to pinpoint just one moment. “I feel like I’ve had many moments that sort of prepared me for other situations in my life, where I was able to endure them,” she said.
Khloe then referred to her very public split from Odom, whom she married in 2009 and divorced in 2016 after years of personal struggles, including his battles with addiction and infidelity.
“For example, with my ex-husband. Me going through such a public divorce and handling that — and yes, it was between him and me, and it was a great love that was now lost, and that whole thing — it was so public. So public that I’ve never dealt with something like that before,” she recalled.
“But I dealt with it, and I had my family’s support and all of that.” The Kardashian star, who is now a mother of two, went on to share that even painful experiences serve a greater purpose in her life journey.
“So I feel like everything that happens in our lives is meant to happen, and even if they’re not all positive situations, I do think that there are steps in why things happen to you,” she added.
Khloe’s openness comes as no surprise to her loyal fans, who have watched her navigate multiple public ups and downs—including her turbulent romance with NBA player Tristan Thompson, who was involved in multiple cheating scandals during their on-again, off-again relationship.
Still, Khloe remains focused on growth, family, and self-reflection, using her platform to inspire others going through tough times. Her remarks on the podcast offered a glimpse into her healing process and underscored the power of learning from life’s toughest moments, especially when those moments play out in the spotlight.