Khloé Kardashian is stepping back into the spotlight, embracing a new chapter in her life 

as she looks forward to rekindling her confidence and even embarking on a new romance.

The 40-year-old reality star and entrepreneur recently opened up to *People* magazine after the premiere of season six of *The Kardashians* on Hulu.

During the interview, she shared how she is reclaiming her sense of self and embracing a positive mindset as she heads into her forties.

Reflecting on the last few years, Khloé admitted that the pandemic, combined with personal challenges, led her to become more reclusive than she was used to.

“I really became a crazy recluse,” she confessed, explaining how the COVID-19 lockdown and subsequent life events caused her to lose confidence.

“It started with COVID and then just life, and then I somehow lost all my confidence and became very reclusive, which is so not my personality,” she said.

Khloé, known for her bubbly and outgoing nature, expressed how out of character her behavior had been and how ready she was to reclaim the confident, vibrant version of herself she used to be.

A significant part of Khloé’s personal transformation comes from her decision to embrace her forties. As she prepared for her 40th birthday in June 2023, the *Good American* founder had been eagerly anticipating this milestone.

“I hated my thirties!” she told *People*, adding that she was excited to leave that decade behind and move forward. In fact, she had been “begging” to turn 40 for two years before her birthday, eager to leave the drama and difficulties of her thirties in the past. This desire for a fresh start came from her determination to feel better about herself and start anew, both personally and professionally.

Khloé’s thirties were marked by tumultuous public challenges, particularly involving her on-and-off relationship with her ex, Tristan Thompson.

The couple, who share two children—daughter True, 6, and son, 2—faced multiple instances of infidelity, with Khloé’s heartbreak playing out in the public eye. Despite these painful moments, Khloé revealed that she was determined not to carry the baggage of those experiences into her forties.

“I just decided, ‘I’m not taking this to my 40s,’” she explained. “I’m going to do new things. I’m going to get my confidence back.”

In line with this transformation, Khloé has also revealed her readiness to re-enter the dating world. She has expressed that she’s open to sparking up a romance again, having been celibate for four years following the end of her relationship with Thompson.

During an appearance on her new podcast, *Khloe in Wonderland*, she shared her thoughts on embracing intimacy once more. “I don’t dress or work out so people will take a picture of me.

I do it because I hope I’m going to get laid,” she joked, adding that her fitness journey—characterized by early-morning workouts—was also about feeling good in her own skin.

Khloé’s journey of self-discovery and personal growth has also led her to expand her horizons professionally.

Recently, she launched her own podcast, where she’s interviewed various experts, including wellness entrepreneur Jay Shetty and motivational speaker Mel Robbins. Khloé explained how taking on the role of interviewer was both challenging and rewarding.

While she’s no stranger to being in front of the camera, steering the conversation as a host offered her a new perspective. “Chatting comes really easy to me,” she said, but the dynamic of being the one asking the questions was a different experience.

“It’s interesting—I get interviewed so much, but steering the ship and interviewing someone else is a whole different game,” she added. Despite her initial nerves, Khloé admitted that podcasting had been a “really fun and really easy” experience.

As she moves forward into her forties, Khloé’s mindset seems to be one of empowerment and renewal. Whether it’s focusing on her career, working on her personal growth, or exploring new romantic possibilities, she’s clearly determined to make this next phase of her life the best one yet.

With her infectious enthusiasm and desire to embrace new challenges, Khloé is ready to show the world the confident, outgoing person she’s always been—only now, she’s doing it on her own terms.