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Real Beauty with FD
Hosted by Francene Davidson · EN
Welcome to Real Beauty with FD, the podcast where we talk about beauty in its most honest form.
Not just what we see in the mirror, but what we live, feel, carry, and grow through.
I’m Francene Davidson, and here we talk openly about womanhood, motherhood, relationships, fertility, confidence, and the messy, beautiful in between. This is a space for real conversations, shared experiences, and reminding ourselves that beauty isn’t perfection.
Whether you’re navigating change, healing, becoming, or just figuring it out as you go, you’re not alone here.
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Real Beauty: Dear Nina
3d ago00:59:12Tap to summarizeThis week on Real Beauty, i'm joined by Nina Badzin, host of Dear Nina: conversations about friendship, for a conversation about something we don't talk enough about: adult frienships. Why do friendships shift as we grow? why can motherhood change our circles? and why does being left out as an adult still sting like it did when we were younger? an honest conversation about navigating motherhood relationships, dynamics and learning not to measure your worth by who includes you. Sometimes real beauty is found in relationships that stay - and the ones we outgrow. Reach out to me @francenejdavidson, enjoy!
Transcribe →Real Beauty Fertility Detour: IVF Journey
2w ago00:36:43Tap to summarizeThis episode is part of the Fertility Detour. A limited series under Real Beauty with FD Fertility doesn't always follow a straight line, and for many of us, the path to motherhood or the decision not to become one is filled with loss, uncertainty, resilience, and unexpected strength. In this series, I'm sharing my own story. I'm walking through each chapter of the fertility journey from miscarriage to IVF, to the emotional, physical, and mental toll it can take in a way that's honest, unfiltered, and nonclinical. This isn't about advice or perfect outcomes. It's about naming what's hard, honoring what's real, and holding space. For anyone who's found themselves on a fertility detour, they never planned for. If this is your story too, I see you. So let's talk about it.Contact me @francenejdavidson
Transcribe →Real Beauty: Explaining IVF with Jessica
3w ago00:50:47Tap to summarizeThis week I had the opportunity to speak with Jessica from @explainingIVF This was an account I found after starting IVF, which was so helpful! Educational with FACTS! As you will tell from this episode, I learned so much from this conversation! Connect with me at @francenejdavidson
Transcribe →Real Beauty: Postpartum Real Talk
Apr 1600:30:03Tap to summarizeReal beauty, honest and raw conversations... this week i'm talking about Postpartum. I recorded this a couple of weeks ago, and now our beautiful baby is 4 months, i've hit the 4 month hormone crash! It's been a wild couple of days, but of course, feeling all the emotions of loving this phase/chapter, but equally admitting it's difficult. WHY don't we ever say this? Hope you enjoy the episode, feel free to reach out @francenejdavidson
Transcribe →Real Beauty: Choosing integrity in aesthetics with Raquel Merlini
Apr 901:00:21Tap to summarizeTodays guest is Raquel Merlini - a registered nurse, certified aesthetic nurse specalist, and founder of R Skin Aesthetics. Raquel is known not just for beautiful natural results, but for her unwavering commitment to ethics, education and integrity. We talk about what good aesthetic work really looks like, how to choose a provider you can trust, and why confidence - not perfection - should always be the goal. for more information on Raquel you can find her on instagram @rskinadmission if you would like to connect, reach out to me on @francenejdavidson
Transcribe →Real Beauty: The Executive Menopause Coach
Apr 200:57:49Tap to summarizeToday we are talking about something that affects every women, yet most of us feel wildly unprepared for it: menopause. Claire Hattrick is known as the Executive Menopause Coach, and she helps women feel informed, confident and in control... Claire is the author of 'Menopause help book' as a qualified CPD accredited Executive Menopause Coach, she supports women on a 1:1 coaching sessions educating men and women through public speaking and corporate events/training. for more information visit www.theexecutivemenopausecoach.com If you would like to reach out to me, it's @francenejdavidson
Transcribe →Real Beauty Featuring Kirsten from Ectopic Pregnancy Support
Mar 2601:19:06Tap to summarizeIn this deeply personal epsiode, we're joined by Kirsten from Ectopic Pregnancy Support, who shares her journey through loss, resilience and hope. From experiencing an ectopic pregnancy to navigating miscarriage and welcoming a rainbow baby, Kirsten opens up about the realities so many women face, but few talk about. Together, we explore grief, healing, and the importance of community when walking the fertility path. This conversation is a reminder that you are not aline - and that even in the hardest moments, there is space for support, understanding and hope. Contact me @francenejdavidson
Transcribe →Real Beauty: The Fertility Detour
Mar 1900:22:34Tap to summarizeThis first episode of Season 7 is a reintroduction to Francene, and introduction to my fertility detour. please feel free to connect @francenejdavidson
Transcribe →Real Beauty is BACK !
Mar 1900:04:50Tap to summarizeWelcome BACK to Real Beauty! It's been a hot minute, but i'm excited to be bringing podcast back... and all the conversations and topics which we will cover!If you want to engage further follow @francenejdavidson
Transcribe →Real Beauty Season 6 Episode 6 PART II: Editor/Publisher of LCAHouston International Society News Magazine, and Founder Host of International Mothers Day Soirée featuring Ruchi Mukherjee
Feb 21, 202300:32:39Tap to summarizeAnd of course I kick off the episode immediately asking Ruchi how amazing it was to interview SJP! Loved this interview - thank you so much again Ruchi for your time and CONSTANT incredible outfits I see all the time on instagram! You are an inspiration To find out more information check out @lcahouston on instagram or https://lcahouston.comHit me up @choosandfashiondoos would love to hear from you!
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