Chill Chat
TheKardashiansstar talks weird wellness classes, nighttime rituals, and dealing with melanoma.
But all of that was nearly upended last year after she was diagnosed withmelanoma.
The pathologist called and said, It spread more than they thought, she tells Bustle.
They were like, OK. You have to be put to sleep now.
I drove myself, so I was like, Wait.
Im not ready to go under.
This [melanoma] was such a significant ordeal, but I dont remember so much of it.
How has melanoma affected your skin care routine?
Ive always been really diligent with sunscreen.
I dont care to get real tans I love a good spray tan.
In the sun, Im going to lather up [with SPF] and wear… are they calledsun-guards?
Long-sleeve shirts, or a hat.
What does your morning routine look like?
I get up around 4:30 so I can work out before I get my kids up for school.
As much as I hate that ungodly hour of waking up, I love the quietness.
Its my time to myself.
I lovestarting my day with a workout.
It keeps me energetic and I just feel accomplished.
Every morning, I say a prayer of gratitude.
It puts me in a good headspace.
When I dont do that, I sense myself being just a little nastier or on edge or bitchy.
Whats your favorite workout right now?
I do a lot of cardio interval circuit training.
I love toweight lift.
My biggest goal in life is to build leg muscles.
I still lovePilates, and Ive been taking my nephew, Saint, to goboxing.
Boxing is my passion, but sometimes my nails dont permit it.
What songs are on your workout playlist right now?
I do a lot of throwback music, like Tupac, DMX, Lil Wayne older Lil Wayne.
Bruno Mars, Beyonce, obviously.
I like Niveas Don’t Mess With My Man, and Mariah Careys Fantasy.
I love a good Janet Jackson moment.
Whats the most out-there wellness treatment that you’ve ever tried?
I dont really know what it was for, but Kourtney once made me do a hugging class.
She said it doessomething with your endorphins.
How do you like to relax at the end of a long day?
Ill get in a bath with bath salts.
I like to read or watch some really good bad TV.
Whats your favorite bad TV show?
How long do we have?
I love all things Bravo I love all the drama.
It relaxes me and puts me to bed.
If I start watchingHousewives, I wont go to sleep.
Im watching the entire thing.
What do you need so you can get a good nights sleep?
Its hard for me to sleep.
I do loveLemme Sleep gummies, but I take quite a few.
I take a stab at drinkSleepytime Tea, and…
I can say I smoke weed, right?
How do you deal when you feel stressed or overwhelmed?
I go to the gym.
Im someone who just has to get it out.
I dont like to burden people with my problems.
My personality is wired that way.
Im a big writer.
Would you ever consider writing a book one day?
Probably not a book.
What’s the best wellness advice youve ever received?
Theres not a one-size-fits-all.
You have to do what makes your heart happy, and I think the rest just falls into place.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
This article was originally published onJuly 27, 2023
