Barefaced Chat

Ep 24: Nourishment as Self-Love — Carly on Food, Brain Health & Modern Diets

In this episode of Barefaced Chat, Kelly sits down with Carly to explore the powerful relationship between food, brain health, and self-care.
Together they unpack the rise of ultra-processed foods in modern culture and how our relationship with food has shifted in ways that impact not only our physical health, but our cognitive wellbeing too.
This conversation looks beyond diet trends and quick fixes, asking a deeper question: what if nourishment was one of the most meaningful forms of self-love?
From understanding the effects of modern food systems to reconnecting with how we truly fuel ourselves, this episode invites a more thoughtful and compassionate approach to the way we eat.
 
💬 In this episode we explore:
The impact of ultra-processed foods on modern health
Food and cognitive wellbeing
Nourishment as a form of self-care
Rebuilding a healthier relationship with food
How modern culture has shaped our diets
🎧 Barefaced Chat is a podcast about real people, real experiences, and the deeper conversations beneath beauty, wellness, and being human.

Ep 23: Menopause, PRP & Dating Yourself — Sam on Sexual Reconnection

In this episode, Sam joins Kelly to talk about menopause, regenerative PRP medicine, and what it means to reconnect with your sexuality.
 
From the science to the emotional journey of “dating yourself,” this conversation explores confidence, identity, and empowerment at midlife and beyond.

Ep 22: From Breakup to Reclaiming Yourself — Emily on Intuition & Identity

In this episode of Barefaced Chat, Emily joins Kelly to talk about the tension between self-care and work — and what it means to reclaim your identity after a relationship breakdown.
 
From navigating anger to rediscovering intuition and independence, this is a powerful conversation about rebuilding trust in yourself and redefining who you are beyond your roles.
 
If you’ve ever felt torn between ambition and healing, this episode is for you.

Ep 21: Spiritual Awakening & Trauma — Rebecca English Williams on Truth & Transformation

In this transformative episode of Barefaced Chat, Kelly Saynor sits down with Rebecca English Williams to talk about spiritual awakening, trauma, and the truth that emerges when we face ourselves fully.
Rebecca shares her journey through healing, sisterhood, and self-discovery, including her psilocybin retreat experience — a turning point that opened her heart to truth, belonging, and inner transformation.
Together, Kelly and Rebecca explore what it means to awaken beyond the surface — to find peace after pain, and to rediscover who you truly are beneath the stories and survival.
💬 In this episode:
Spiritual awakening and post-trauma healing
The courage to face truth and reclaim identity
Psilocybin and expanded states of healing
Sisterhood, belonging, and connection
Transformation through vulnerability and awareness
🎧 Barefaced Chat — real people, real experiences, and the stories beneath the surface of modern beauty, wellness, and being human.

Ep 20: Yoga Nidra, Burnout & Goddess Energy — Wise Heart Sam on Rest, Recovery & Reconnection

In this soul-soothing episode of Barefaced Chat, Kelly Saynor sits down with Sam from Wise Heart — a guide and teacher helping women reconnect with their bodies through rest, ritual, and self-compassion.
Together, they talk about burnout, rest shame, and the power of slowing down, exploring how Yoga Nidra and Goddess energy can bring deep healing and belonging back into our everyday lives.
💬 In this episode:
Why we feel guilty for resting (and how to unlearn it)
Understanding burnout and the body’s wisdom
Exploring Goddess energy and feminine restoration
The healing art of Yoga Nidra and stillness
Reconnecting with your body, breath, and belonging
🎧 Barefaced Chat — real people, real experiences, and the stories beneath the surface of modern beauty, wellness, and being human.

Ep 19: Being a Woman in Business — Barbara I’Anson on Grief, Growth & Grit

In this episode of Barefaced Chat, Kelly Saynor sits down with Barbara I’Anson — a woman who embodies strength, leadership, and honesty — to explore what it truly means to be a female boss in business.
Barbara shares her story of navigating success and grief, power and vulnerability, and how she’s built a career around authenticity, bravery, and heart.
This is a conversation about resilience, womanhood, and the reality of running a business as a woman — where confidence and compassion can (and must) coexist.
💬 In this episode:
Being unapologetically powerful as a woman in business
Balancing leadership, grief, and growth
Grit, empathy, and the art of managing a team
Redefining success through authenticity and purpose
🎧 Barefaced Chat — real people, real experiences, and the stories beneath the surface of modern beauty, business, and being human.

Ep 18: Skin, Confidence & Reinvention — Michele Knowles Gets Barefaced

In this episode of Barefaced Chat, Kelly Saynor sits down with Michele Knowles — a voice of wisdom in the aesthetics and skincare industry — to talk about confidence, reinvention, and what real customer service truly means.
From the power of great skin to the importance of human connection, this conversation explores what it takes to redefine yourself and build trust in an industry built on image.
💬 In this episode:
The connection between skin and self-confidence
What true customer care looks like in aesthetics
The art of reinvention — personally and professionally
How experience shapes empathy and leadership
🎧 Barefaced Chat — real people, real experiences, and the stories beneath the surface of modern beauty.

Ep 17: Brides, Beauty & Boundaries — Chloe Ewer Gets Barefaced

Makeup artist, educator, and founder of Cheshire Makeup Company, Chloe Ewer sits down with Kelly Saynor for a heartfelt conversation about beauty, boundaries, and building a business rooted in authenticity.
From creating calm on wedding mornings to handling the pressure of perfection, Chloe shares how she’s learned to protect her peace, empower her clients, and grow her brand on her own terms.
💬 In this episode:
The art of balancing creativity and confidence
How boundaries build better client relationships
Chloe’s go-to products and pro tips for glowing brides
Life lessons from years of freelancing
Why personal growth matters in beauty
🎧 Listen to more honest conversations on Barefaced Chat, where we go beyond aesthetics to talk about real people, real experiences, and what beauty truly means.

Ep 16: Skin, Strength & Surgery — Sienna’s Brave Story

At just 14 years old, Sienna Pountain has already faced more challenges than most of us will in a lifetime.  Living with Shwachman-Diamond syndrome (SDS) and recovering from her third surgery, Sienna joins Kelly Saynor on Barefaced Chat to share her love for skincare, the struggles she faces with her skin, and her dream of one day launching her own skincare brand.  
A conversation about strength, resilience, and passion — told through the eyes of a remarkable young woman.  
🎙️ Watch, listen, and be inspired.  
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Ep 15: How Oral Health Impacts Whole-Body Wellness — with Dr. Janine Yazdi-Doughty

Your mouth tells a bigger story than you think.
In this episode of Barefaced Chat, Dr. Janine Yazdi-Doughty, dental surgeon and public health advocate, joins Kelly Saynor to explore the powerful link between oral health and whole-body wellbeing — and what early intervention and prevention can really achieve.
From everyday dental care habits to understanding how oral health impacts everything from inflammation to confidence, this is a must-listen for anyone who cares about long-term wellness — inside and out.
💬 In this episode, we cover:
🦷 The mouth-body connection explained
💡 How early dental care prevents bigger health issues
🧠 Public health and prevention insights
🌿 Why your smile says more than you think
 
Dr. Janine’s approach to dentistry is changing the way we think about care — not just treating the mouth, but understanding its role in our total wellbeing.
🎙️ Barefaced Chat with Kelly Saynor — real conversations about skin, health, and the people shaping confidence from the inside out.