Reality Renewed

Kaley Mauzy
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Kaley Mauzy is the creator and host of Reality Renewed, a podcast dedicated to honest conversations about life after divorce, healing through change, and starting again with intention. Through storytelling and thoughtful dialogue, Kaley creates space for vulnerability, growth, and connection, reminding listeners they are not alone as they navigate new chapters.

  1. 4d ago

    Kim Tourdot Walker: Divorce Truths, Money Moves & Starting Over

    Send us Fan Mail Kaley sits down with twin cities divorce attorney Kim Tourdot Walker, who's been practicing family law for 28 years and running her own solo practice for 19 of them. This one's been a long time coming. You've been asking for a divorce attorney's take, and Kim delivers. They get into the real first steps if you're even contemplating divorce (hint: it starts with knowing what you actually have), how settlements can look different for stay-at-home moms, spousal maintenance, and the things people almost always overlook when they're splitting a life in two. Kim also talks about who's really initiating divorce these days and why she's seeing more clients in their 70s than ever before. If you've ever felt like there's no roadmap for this, or you're quietly wondering what your first move should be, this one's for you! Kim Tourdot Walker is a divorce and family law attorney based in the Twin Cities, with 28 years of legal experience, including 19 years leading her own solo practice. As a working mother who raised two children — both now in college — she built her practice around the same flexibility and independence she wanted for her own family. Kim believes that entering the divorce process with a clear understanding of your finances, your rights, and your options is essential to coming out of it okay. A strong advocate for alternative dispute resolution, she helps clients pursue more constructive outcomes through mediation and Collaborative Law whenever possible, resolving family law matters with dignity, respect, and honest, practical guidance every step of the way.

  2. Jul 19

    Jackie Brown: Redefining Success, Becoming a SAHM & Building a Passion Project

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kaley sits down with Jackie Brown, founder of Dahlia's Make a Difference Day, and it's a conversation about redefining what success actually looks like. They talk about why it's okay to not want marriage, what it took for Jackie to step into life as a stay-at-home mom despite growing up with high-achieving parents, and how she's stayed hands-on in her kids' education without losing herself in the process. Kaley and Jackie dig into building a passion project from scratch, advice for anyone who's ever wanted to write but didn't know where to start, and why evolving is the whole point. If you've ever felt boxed in by what success is supposed to look like, this one's for you! Jackie Brown is the Founder of Dahlia's Make a Difference Day, a Minneapolis-based initiative combining children's literacy, nature, and community impact. Jackie lives with her husband, their two children, their cat, and a garden full of dahlias with bunnies who can't stay away from them. She believes young people have real power to transform the communities they love, and built Dahlia's Make a Difference Day around that belief, creating hands-on ways for kids to connect with reading, nature, and their neighborhoods. Because of this, Jackie has stayed deeply involved in her own children's education, treating literacy and community connection as something to be lived, not just taught.

  3. Jul 12

    Rachel Mairose: 30,000 Rescues, Hiding Puppies from Her Landlord & the Bond Between People and Pets

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kaley sits down with Rachel Mairose, founder and executive director of The Bond Between, and it’s a conversation full of heart. They talk about what it really takes to rescue thousands of animals a year, the foster fails and funny mismatches along the way (including a landlord who almost found out about four extra puppies), and how Rachel’s organization stepped up for families and their pets during a hard year for immigrant communities. Kaley and Rachel dig into what rescue really means, not just for animals, but for the people who need them just as much. If you’ve ever needed a reminder that showing up for your community changes lives, this one’s for you! Rachel Mairose is the Executive Director and Founder of The Bond Between, formerly Secondhand Hounds, an animal (& human) wellbeing organization based in Minnesota. Rachel has been animal crazy from a young age and fell in love with animal rescue during her time at Washington University in St. Louis, where she earned her degree in Environmental Conservation. Having been diagnosed with anxiety disorder and panic disorder, Rachel is passionate about mental health and the benefits of being around animals. Because of this, The Bond Between has a holistic approach to animal welfare and believes that animals should be kept in their loving homes whenever possible. The Bond Between is a unique organization that combines an animal rescue, social services programs, and a veterinary center together which results in one common goal: fostering the human animal bond through adoption, reunification, and outreach.

  4. Jul 5

    Symone Patton: Raising Daughters Who Aren't Naive, Real Friendship & the Secret Sauce of Motherhood

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kaley sits down with her longtime friend Symone Patton, a co-pastor, community leader, and mom of three, and it gets real fast. They talk about the secret sauce to raising daughters who see people clearly, why some friendships aren't built to survive, and the very real chaos of doing three girls' hair. Kaley and Symone have been in the trenches of motherhood together since their oldest kids were in preschool, and it shows. If you've ever wondered how to raise girls who are confident and not naive, this one's for you! Symone Patton is Co-Pastor of The Wave MN, where she leads alongside her husband, and works professionally as Innovation Project Manager of Program Engagement and Development at the Minnesota Homeownership Center, expanding access to homeownership across the state. She's a wife and mother of three daughters, and she's known for connecting faith with real life on identity, purpose, and leading authentically in every space she's in.

  5. Jun 28

    Chandler Weir: From Corporate Strategy to Creative CEO, Dating Checklists & Building a Life You Actually Want

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kaley sits down with Minneapolis-based sales executive and creative entrepreneur Chandler Weir, and it gets real fast. They talk about what it actually looks like to straddle the corporate world and the creative one without losing yourself in either, how Chandler found her person after a lot of bumble dates and a very specific checklist, and what happens when the same strategy brain you use at work follows you into your love life. If you've ever felt like you had to choose between who you are and what looks good on paper, this one's for you! Chandler Weir is a Minneapolis-based sales executive, content creator, and the Founder & CEO of Chandler Elaine Creative. With a foot firmly planted in both the corporate and creative worlds, Chandler refuses to give either up—because each makes her fundamentally better at the other. By blending her decade-long career driving strategy at Procter & Gamble with her firsthand experience navigating the creator economy, she acts as the ultimate bridge for her clients. Today, she partners with brands and businesses of all sizes to translate their creative vision into clear, actionable roadmaps, helping them build the diverse revenue streams they need to scale into enduring businesses!

  6. Jun 21

    Dr. Rehana Ahmed: Anti-Aging, Perimenopause & the Skincare Mistakes You’re Making After 30

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kaley sits down with physician and epidemiologist Dr. Rehana Ahmed to talk about what your skin actually needs after 30… not the marketing, but the truth. Together they unpack why perimenopause changes everything about your skincare routine, how to start building collagen before it’s too late, and what the Ozempic era is quietly doing to your skin. Plus, the line that reframes how you look in the mirror: if you’re treating your face, you should be treating your neck. A candid, no-fluff conversation for every woman who’s tired of guessing! Dr. Rehana Ahmed is a physician and epidemiologist with 15 years of clinical practice. She specializes in aesthetic and anti-aging medicine, bringing a research-backed lens to skincare that cuts through the noise. No unnecessary steps, no empty promises. Known for her practical, evidence-based approach, Dr. Ahmed helps women understand what their skin actually needs, and why.

  7. Jun 14

    What Your Kids Actually Need After Divorce | Erin Pash

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kaley sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist Erin Pash to talk about what kids really need after a family splits — not the scripts, but the truth. Together they unpack why children in divorced families carry more anxiety than we realize, how parents unknowingly pass their emotions onto their kids, and what unconditional love actually looks like in the messy middle of co-parenting. A grounding, honest conversation for anyone navigating life on the other side of a marriage. Erin Pash, DBA, LMFT is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 15+ years of experience and the founder of Ellie Mental Health, grown from one Minnesota clinic to 265+ locations nationwide. She’s authored the only training in the country for therapists working in complex family systems and is the author of the upcoming Everybody Sucks Sometimes (BenBella Books, December 2026). Erin leads Pash Company, consults on mental health legislation, and wrangles six kids and an undisclosed number of cats.

  8. Jun 7

    Taking Back Control: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Money After a Major Life Change

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kaley sits down with Minneapolis-based financial advisor and transition specialist Cinda Collins, whose path to finance ran through pediatric nursing, soybean brokering, and bond trading before she found her calling helping women navigate the financial side of life's biggest changes. Together they get honest about the fear and avoidance so many women feel around money, what it actually looks like to step into financial ownership for the first time, and why it's never too late to start. Cinda Collins is a Minneapolis-based financial advisor and transition specialist with a background as unique as the clients she serves. From pediatric nurse to soybean broker to bond trader before becoming a financial advisor in 1992. She's built a trusted reputation working with women navigating major life changes including divorce, inheritance, and retirement, bringing a rare combination of compassion, analytical depth, and real-world experience to every client relationship. When she's not in the office, you'll find her skiing, fly fishing, playing piano, or spending time with her grandchildren.

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Kaley Mauzy is the creator and host of Reality Renewed, a podcast dedicated to honest conversations about life after divorce, healing through change, and starting again with intention. Through storytelling and thoughtful dialogue, Kaley creates space for vulnerability, growth, and connection, reminding listeners they are not alone as they navigate new chapters.

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  • Creator
    Kaley Mauzy
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Reality Renewed
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