Francene Davidson

Real Beauty with FD

Society EN ↓ 72 episodes

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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Francene Davidson

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Society

Latest episode

Jun 16, 2026

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Episodes

Real Beauty: Back to realty 16.06.2026

What a season this has been for Real Beauty! Thank you for sharing my maternity leave, and joining in with the discussions and convos!  Roll on next season... who knows whats in store! Contact me @francenejdavidson

Real Beauty: The friendship coach 15.06.2026

Making friends as an adult shouldn't feel harder than finding a life partner... but for many of us, it does!  This week on Real Beauty with FD i'm joined by friendship coach Jenna Anderson to talk about the realities of adult friendships, boundaries, conflict, loneliness and creating relationships.  Hope you enjoy! hit me up at @francenejdavidson

Real Beauty: Inside The World of Modern Aesthetics with Therese Murray & Dr Luke Foshee 04.06.2026

This week on Real Beauty, i'm joined by Terese Murray & Dr Luke Foshee for a fascinating conversation about aesthetics, wellness, and confidence.  With decades of combined clinical experience, they share their perspectives on everything from injectables and regenerative treatments to hormone health and aging well.  If you've ever been curious about the world of aesthetic medicine, or...

Real Beauty: Chats on surviving motherhood and everything inbetween with Masha Solechnik 27.05.2026

Today's guest is someone who has been incredibly open and honest about the realities of motherhood, beauty in your late 30's, and what it actually looks like surviving life with two young kids.  I'm joined by Masha Solechnik - digital creator, mum of two girls, and someone who shares the kind of content that makes you feel less alone in the chaos!  We talk about being in the trenche...

Real Beauty: Dear Nina 14.05.2026

This 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 m...

Real Beauty Fertility Detour: IVF Journey 05.05.2026

This 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...

Real Beauty: Explaining IVF with Jessica 29.04.2026

This 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

Real Beauty: Postpartum Real Talk 16.04.2026

Real 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...

Real Beauty: Choosing integrity in aesthetics with Raquel Merlini 09.04.2026

Todays 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...

Real Beauty: The Executive Menopause Coach 02.04.2026

Today 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 session...

Real Beauty Featuring Kirsten from Ectopic Pregnancy Support 26.03.2026

In 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 w...

Real Beauty: The Fertility Detour 19.03.2026

This first episode of Season 7 is a reintroduction to Francene, and introduction to my fertility detour.  please feel free to connect @francenejdavidson 

Real Beauty is BACK ! 19.03.2026

Welcome 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 

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 21.02.2023

And 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.com Hit me up @choosandfashiondoos would love to hear from...

Real Beauty Season 6: Editor/Publisher of LCAHouston International Society News Magazine, and Founder Host of International Mothers Day Soirée featuring Ruchi Mukherjee 07.02.2023

Episode 5 PART 1!  Hit me up @choosandfashiondoos

Real Beauty Season 6: House Rules: Better Sleep. Less Stress. Hotter Sex. More Strength. Stay Wise. PART 2 Featuring CEO & Founder of House of Wise Amana Goetz 29.01.2023
SEASON 6 REAL BEAUTY WITH FD : House Rules: Better Sleep. Less Stress. Hotter Sex. More Strength. Stay Wise. Featuring founder & CEO Amanda Goetz 24.01.2023

So much fun talking with Amanda from House of Wise  Check out next weeks episode for part 2!  Hit me up @choosandfashiondoos

Season 6 Real Beauty with FD: Setting Boundaries & cultivating body peace featuring Nina Manolson Body Peace Coach Part 2 17.01.2023

Part 2 with Nina ! Hit me up @choosandfashiondoos

Season 6 Real Beauty with FD: Making New Year Resolutions & Getting my body back with Body-Peace Coach Nina Manolson Part 1 10.01.2023

I'm back New Year 2023 with Season 6 !!! It's incredible that I'm hitting TWO YEARS hosting Real Beauty with FD and I LOVE every second of it ! Thank you all for joining me.  For the next two episodes I'm honored to be joined by body-peace coach Nina Manolson.  Hit me up at @choosandfashiondoos

Real Beauty with FD Season 5: PART 2 Taking cleansing seriously, how to correctly apply eye cream, using products for your skin age and incredible skincare tips in-between featuring Donna Ireland CEO & Founder of ANNOD Skincare 06.12.2022

Part 2 featuring Donna Ireland.  LOVING using ANNOD skincare products.  Hit me up @choosandfashiondoos 

Real Beauty with FD Season 5: Building an incredible beauty brand based on knowledge and passion while throwing in some awesome tips featuring Donna Ireland founder & CEO of ANNOD 29.11.2022

Interview part 1 with CEO of ANNOD beauty brand!  Hit me up at @choosandfashiondoos 

Season 5 Real Beauty: Happy Thanksgiving to all. This is the time to take a moment to seek gratitude and thanks 24.11.2022

Hit me up at @choosandfashiondoos

Season 5 Real Beauty with FD: TRIGGER WARNING podcast episode. PART 2 I’m honored to be joined by Cait Mathieu (founder of Due To Joy) to discuss miscarriage loss, ectopic pregnancy and how we want to be open to having meaningful discussions about this s 22.11.2022

TIGGER WARNING EPISODE  Part Two of my episode with Cait - go find her at DUE TO JOY  Hit me up @choosandfashiondoos 

Season 5 Real Beauty with FD: TRIGGER WARNING podcast episode. PART 1 I’m honored to be joined by Cait Mathieu (founder of Due To Joy) to discuss miscarriage loss, ectopic pregnancy and how we want to be open to having meaningful discussions about this s 15.11.2022

Trigger warning episode  FIND Cait online at DUE TO JOY for her incredible packages and support resources https://linkpop.com/duetojoyrainbowco?fbclid=PAAabCwXDnlxV1ROyzAc77R8XHtyzIfUtKPuFJyGaEOMOU9xntfl0_-TdiOa4 Hit me up with any comments, questions at @choosandfashiondoos 

Season 5 Real Beauty with FD: Part 2 continues to speak about fashion, beauty and lots of incredible tips featuring Carly from C.Style 07.11.2022

Hit me up @choosandfashiondoos 

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