Kayla Nicole Opens Up About Prioritizing Mental Health Following Turbulent Breakup with Travis Kelce

Kayla Nicole recently provided an apparent glimpse into her initial disclosure of her separation from Travis Kelce.

During an interview with People, which was released on Tuesday, October 24, the 31-year-old sports journalist reflected on undergoing a significant split and substantial transformation in her life last year. Although she did not explicitly refer to her previous relationship with the 34-year-old Kelce, whom she was intermittently involved with from 2017 to 2022, Nicole conveyed that the breakup enabled her to prioritize her mental and physical well-being.

Nicole expressed feeling awful, prompting her decision to seek therapy. Opening up during therapy allowed her to navigate her difficult period and restore her sleep routine, healthy diet, and exercise habits.

"I decided to give therapy a try and soon realized that being mentally strong is just as important as being physically fit," explained the Tribe Therepe founder. "Even if you're in great physical shape, if you're not mentally healthy, you won't truly feel good."

Nicole expressed that if she could go back in time, she would advise her 2022 self to seek therapy. She firmly believes that therapy has been beneficial for her current state of mind. She admitted that without it, she would not know how to react to the current situation, especially in reference to Kelce's new relationship with Taylor Swift.

As the news about Kelce and Swift's relationship continues to dominate the headlines, Nicole regrets not preparing herself mentally for this. She wishes she could have given herself a stern warning last year to be ready for anything. She emphasizes the importance of gathering all the necessary tools and knowledge in order to navigate the challenges that lie ahead.

Kayla Nicole and Travis Kelce. Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images

Swift, 33, accepted Kelce's invitation to watch him play in the Kansas City Chiefs' game against the Chicago Bears on September 24, sparking rumors of a romance. They confirmed their relationship by going on two consecutive date nights in New York City, following their appearances on the October 14 premiere of Saturday Night Live.

Besides attending several NFL games and engaging in conversations with Travis' parents, Donna and Ed Kelce, Swift has formed a friendship with Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. They were seen celebrating the team's success with a special touchdown handshake at the game on Sunday, October 22.

Nicole caused a stir recently by unfollowing both Brittany, 28, and Patrick, also 28, on Instagram as Swift continues to become more integrated with Kelce's inner circle. Additionally, she no longer follows Patrick's younger brother, Jackson Mahomes. It is worth mentioning that Nicole is still being followed by the three family members.

Taylor Swift has successfully won the hearts of Patrick's mother, Randi Mahomes, and his 12-year-old sister, Mia Randall. Randi expressed her admiration for Taylor's kindness towards her daughter by captioning a photo of them together at Sunday's game with the words, "I love how sweet Taylor was to my girl!!" This was shared through her Instagram Story.

After the Chief's triumph on Sunday, Swift celebrated Kelce's success by giving him a congratulatory kiss on the cheek. The sweet moment was captured in an Instagram photo posted by Chariah Gordon, the girlfriend of Kelce's teammate Mecole Hardman Jr. Their sports-filled weekend was followed by a romantic date night on Monday, October 23. Swift and Kelce arrived at the renowned Argentine steakhouse Piropos in style, cruising in a Rolls Royce as seen in photos obtained by the Daily Mail.