Reality Renewed

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.

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.

What do you do when life hands you a Netflix reality show at 50, and you weren’t even a reality TV person? Kaley sits down with Daisy Macklin Skarning, Twin Cities actress, former ShopHQ host, and one of 14 cast members selected from 3,500 applicants for Netflix’s Million Dollar Secret. They get into what it actually felt like to compete, whether her theater background gave her an edge, and what her emotional exit looked like from the inside vs. how it played on screen. This one goes deep on reinvention, reading people, and why Daisy keeps saying this is just the beginning.

Daisy Macklin Skarning has been performing since she was five years old. After years on Twin Cities stages and a 15-year run as an on-air host for a national shopping channel, Daisy hit 50 not quite sure what was next, until Netflix came calling. She landed a spot on Million Dollar Secret out of 3,500 applicants, a life-changing experience that led to a new friendship and a new YouTube series, This Can’t Be Reality DDP, co-hosted with castmate Lauren Gierth.

In this episode Kaley sits down with her longtime friend Emily McNamara, an Edina mom of twins who got divorced at 34 in a community where that felt anything but normal. Emily opens up about the shame of early divorce, what healing actually looked like, and how she stopped searching and found love anyway. This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt like they were carrying a scarlet letter they didn’t deserve.

Emily McNamara is an Edina, Minnesota mom of twins and wife to her husband Myles. She serves as president of the Richard F. McNamara Family Foundation, advocating for women’s athletics, girls’ empowerment, and equity-focused initiatives. A former caregiver for her father through a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s, Emily’s story is one of resilience, purpose, and choosing herself at every chapter.

In this episode Kaley sits down with Colleen Weise, founder of L’Histoire and widowed mother who kept a business and a family afloat while navigating unimaginable loss. Colleen opens up about what grief actually looks like when life doesn’t stop: parenting on adrenaline, protecting her girls from too much change at once, and what it meant to bet on herself in the middle of it all. She also gets into what launching something new looks like when you’re still in the thick of grief, and what dating again looked like as a widower, not a divorcée, but someone who lost a partner entirely.

Colleen Weise is the founder of L’Histoire, a curated resale business built on the belief that every woman has their own unique story and their wardrobe should reflect that. As a lifelong lover of fashion and stylist by nature, she built her business from the ground up while raising her daughters as a single mother after losing her husband to a sudden heart attack. Colleen’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and choosing to always move forward with positivity. For her girls, and for herself.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

In this episode Kaley sits down with Jennifer Chenoweth, an executive narrative coach who spent over 20 years inside Fortune 50 companies before launching her own practice. One thing she learned along the way is that the strongest brands aren’t built by polished PR. They’re built by real people telling real stories. Jen gets into why so many high-achieving women struggle to articulate their own value, what it actually means to get clear on your story, and how the way you talk about yourself shapes every opportunity that follows. She also walks through what it looks like to position yourself for what’s next, whether that’s a career pivot, a leadership leap, or simply stepping into a chapter that finally feels like yours.

Jennifer Chenoweth is an executive narrative coach helping C-suite leaders, founders, and senior executives get clear on their story and how they position themselves for what’s next. Before launching her coaching practice, she spent more than 20 years inside Fortune 50 companies, where she learned that the most powerful brands are built by real people telling real stories. Jen is an International Coaching Federation Professional Certified Coach and holds degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of St. Thomas. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and three teenagers.

In this episode Kaley sits down with Sal Rodriguez — a makeup artist with over 20 years in the industry who started behind the chair from a very young age. One thing to note is that his approach to beauty is anything but surface level. He shares his go-to products for a radiant, glowy complexion, his hot take on setting spray, why prep will always be the secret weapon, and the one thing most people are spending their money on wrong. He also gets into why wanting to feel good isn’t something any mom should feel guilty about, and tells a story about a wedding day that will stick with you long after you listen.

Sal Rodriguez has been at the pulse of luxury beauty for over 20 years, working across makeup counters, celebrity sets, editorial, and super bowl productions. His brand is rooted in one belief: that championing women through beauty is the most rewarding work there is. Sal's goal is simple: help people feel and own their power by bringing out what’s already there!

Kaley sits down with stylist and Bluebird Boutique co-owner Sacha Martin for a straight-talking fashion episode that will make you want to clean out your closet immediately. They cover why outfit repeating is actually the move, how to build a wardrobe around quality over quantity, the case for slow fashion, and how to edit your closet without losing your mind. Plus, Sacha breaks down the best outfits for getting back into dating, her hot take on sneakers at night, and why she'll pack for you if you let her. Whether you're rebuilding your style or just tired of having nothing to wear, this one's for you.

Sacha Martin is the co-owner of Bluebird Boutique, where she's worked alongside Allison Mowery for over 22 years. Known for her eye for real-life styling, expertly fitting denim, and a love of slow, curated fashion, Sacha helps women build wardrobes full of quality pieces that actually last. She also offers personal styling and closet edits, making getting dressed feel easy, effortless, and fun!

In this episode, Kaley sits down with psychic medium and intuitive Christine Schroeder to talk about what psychic ability actually is and why she believes every single one of us already has it. They explore what it really means to trust your gut, how to recognize the intuitive signals you've been ignoring, and why tapping into this side of yourself might be exactly what this next chapter calls for. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, this conversation will open your mind to what's possible when you start paying attention.

Christine is a professional psychic medium and intuitive reader with more than two decades of experience offering psychic readings, mediumship sessions, animal communication, and spiritual guidance to clients across the country. Her approach is warm, practical, and rooted in the belief that psychic ability is simply intuition, something everyone already has access to.

In this episode, Kaley sits down with Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and movement specialist Terry to talk about what it actually means to move with your body through perimenopause and menopause, rather than against it. Through ancient Taoist philosophy, TCM, and modern mobility coaching, they explore why this transition deserves curiosity instead of shame, and how the way we relate to our changing bodies shapes the way we experience them. Whether you're in the early stages of perimenopause or deep in the thick of it, this conversation will shift the way you think about what your body is actually doing and why it matters.

Terry is a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, yoga teacher, and movement specialist with over 26 years of experience in the wellness industry. Having lived and worked across South Africa, China, Germany, and Namibia, he brings a rare global perspective to the healing arts. Terry specializes in helping people navigate major physical and life transitions by blending ancient wisdom with practical movement coaching, replacing shame with kindness, and resistance with peace.