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I've been holding onto stories, truths, and lessons that deserve to be shared - not just for me, but for anyone who needs to hear them. Sometimes the hardest stories to tell are the ones that hold the most power. They're raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically real. That's what Fiercely Unfiltered is all about— creating a space where vulnerability meets strength, where silence is replaced with courage, and where every story is told with purpose. This isn't just a podcast. It's a conversation. It's healing. It's growth.
This Change Was the Only Way I Could Feel Like Me Again
Fiercely Unfiltered with Kelly Renee
14 minutes
3 months ago
This Change Was the Only Way I Could Feel Like Me Again
Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like the person you see doesn’t match who you really are?
In this episode, Kelly Renee shares what led her to get a facelift at 44 and why it wasn’t about looking younger. It followed the end of her marriage and the death of her mother. For the first time in a long time, she had space to focus on herself. And she didn’t like what she saw.
She talks openly about the changes she made from veneers to fillers to surgery and the reasons behind them. She explains how the experience shaped her thinking about grief, identity, and how much value we place on appearance.
She’s also planning another surgery in a couple of months and is staying focused on her fitness in the meantime. She doesn’t want to drop that part of her routine.
This episode isn’t about cosmetic surgery advice. It’s about what it feels like to come back to yourself when everything around you has changed.
Key Takeaways
Personal appearance can become a way to regain control when everything else feels out of place
Cosmetic surgery is often about how you feel, not how you look
There’s no right age or reason to make changes to your body; what matters is what works for you
Rebuilding confidence doesn’t happen in a single decision. It takes time, effort, and self-awareness
You don’t owe anyone an explanation for the choices you make about your body
In This Episode
[00:40] Introduction
[00:50] Early life and military experience
[01:19] Divorce and loss of identity
[02:11] First cosmetic changes: veneers, fillers, makeup
[02:39] Decision for breast implant replacement and facelift
[03:39] Realization: true change comes from within
[04:59] Impact of divorce on self-worth
[05:55] Breast implants: motivation and timing
[06:56] Transformation in self-care habits
[07:55] Facelift decision and emotional state
[08:52] Fitness journey and aging gracefully
[10:02] Openness about cosmetic procedures
[10:52] Practical advice on combining surgeries
[11:49] Timeline of major life events and surgeries
[12:52] Judgment and personal choice in cosmetic surgery
[13:57] Final thoughts
Notable Quotes
(00:50) Appearance was never a priority to me. I didn't wear makeup till I was 44.
(01:48) "When I looked in the mirror, I didn’t see someone aging. I saw someone I didn’t protect." — Kelly Renee
(03:07) "I didn’t flinch. I said yes. I needed something to make me feel like I was pulling myself out of this mess." — Kelly Renee
(11:49) “So my mom died in November 2019. My marriage fell apart in December 2020. And then December 2021, I got my boobs redone and I got a facelift.” — Kelly Renee
(12:45) "Surgery is a personal choice. If it helps you feel better in your skin, that’s your call to make." — Kelly Renee
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I've been holding onto stories, truths, and lessons that deserve to be shared - not just for me, but for anyone who needs to hear them. Sometimes the hardest stories to tell are the ones that hold the most power. They're raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically real. That's what Fiercely Unfiltered is all about— creating a space where vulnerability meets strength, where silence is replaced with courage, and where every story is told with purpose. This isn't just a podcast. It's a conversation. It's healing. It's growth.
