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Empowered ExplantIf what you see in the mirror after explant surgery scares you, DO THIS!Feeling uncertain and self-conscious after explant surgery? You're not alone. Together, we'll unravel five transformative steps you can take action on immediately, all designed to help you embrace your body's changes with confidence and optimism. As we navigate this path, we’ll explore how self-compassion and patience are not just ideals but daily practices that can significantly enhance your healing journey.Links and resources:Download 44 Healing Affirmations:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fSH8BTY8qoxiDWa3wozj0AaeQlvJSRW2/view?usp=sharingListen to this episode about bre...2024-12-0429 minEmpowered ExplantDo These 5 Things to Prepare for Breast Implant Removal: Your Ultimate Pre-Surgery ProtocolWatch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/yZv3psDV3FgReady to transform your pre-surgery experience? Discover my five-step protocol to prepare for breast implant removal, ensuring not just a physical transition but a mental and emotional readiness as well. We’ll explore the essential practices of nutrition, exercise, toxin reduction, and practical planning, all encapsulated within our comprehensive 59-page guide designed to empower and ease your surgical journey. This episode promises to equip you with the knowledge and tools to boost your body's healing potential and manage stress effectively, setting the stage for a smoother recovery pr...2024-11-1926 minEmpowered Explant3 Years Breast Implant Free! Here are my biggest lessons so far.Transformative journeys often start with a single, courageous decision. Three years ago, I made the choice to remove my breast implants—a decision that profoundly altered my health, self-worth, and understanding of beauty. Join me as I share personal reflections on stepping away from superficial beauty habits like Botox and acrylic nails, and embracing a more natural lifestyle. This episode is not just a celebration of living implant-free but an exploration into how redefining beauty standards and focusing on long-term well-being can lead to true confidence and happiness from within. Whether you're considering explant surgery or navigating your own pa...2024-11-1325 minEmpowered ExplantMy Unexpected Standoff with a Plastic Surgeon at a Weekend BBQ: Breast Implant Risk vs RewardWho needs a shrink when you could have a boob job? Join me in this conversation as I decompress after an unexpected encounter with a plastic surgeon at a weekend BBQ that unfolded into a spirited discussion about breast implants, explant surgery, and breast implant illness (BII). This episode explores the psychological motivations behind seeking plastic surgery and highlights the importance of awareness and transparency in surgical consultations.Our dialogue peels back the layers of the emotional and physical journey many women face when deciding on breast implants. We confront the initial allure and confidence boost these...2024-10-3048 minEmpowered ExplantEmpowering Your Mastectomy Journey: Erica's Inspiring Story of Choice and ResilienceErica Newbert Campbell, a breast cancer survivor and author of "The Mastectomy I Always Wanted," joins us to share her powerful personal journey. Through her candid storytelling, Erica illuminates the difficult decisions she faced following her diagnosis, including the choice of undergoing breast reconstruction with implants. Her narrative does more than recount her journey; it opens a dialogue about the importance of normalizing conversations around breast cancer and the emotional complexities that accompany treatment options.From the moment of receiving her diagnosis, Erica takes us through the emotional upheaval and practical challenges that follow. She reflects on...2024-10-2258 minEmpowered Explant“Do you miss your breast implants?”–Here’s my honest answer.The question that brought tears to my eyes in my live Q&A. “Do you miss your breast implants?” It’s the first time I’ve talked about this in 3 years since my explant surgery. Here’s my honest answer.Links and resources:Catch the live Q&A replay here: https://youtube.com/live/QmNEvvFapTc Listen to episode 57: The Best Way to Ease Anxiety & Mentally Prepare for Explant Surgery—In 10 Simple Steps!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2073651/episodes/15845904 Join the Empowered Explant Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredexplantGet c...2024-10-1521 minEmpowered ExplantThe Ultimate Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Explant Surgery: Foods to Eat & Avoid for a Speedy Recovery!In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what to eat and avoid before your explant surgery to reduce inflammation and speed up recovery. Whether you’re prepping months in advance or just a few weeks out, these anti-inflammatory diet tips will help your body heal better and faster. I’ll walk you through my personal recommendations for foods to embrace and the ones to ditch. Ready to give your body the best chance for success? Let’s dive in!Links and resources:Get your Anti-Inflammatory Diet Cheat Sheet here:eatlist.empoweredexplant.com/ Get...2024-10-0925 minEmpowered ExplantThe Best Way to Ease Anxiety & Mentally Prepare for Explant Surgery—In 10 Simple Steps!What if you could alleviate the anxiety surrounding your explant surgery and face the procedure with more calm and confidence? This journey is as much an emotional one as it is physical. Join me as I share essential strategies to mentally prepare for explant surgery. This episode equips you with powerful yet simple tools to ease your nervous system, boost your confidence, and harness the mind-body connection for a smoother recovery. Links and resources:Get Your Free Explant Planning Checklist:checklist.empoweredexplant.com Download 44 Healing Affirmations:https://drive.goo...2024-10-0130 minEmpowered ExplantStrengthening for Surgery: Exercise to Boost Explant RecoveryWhat if gentle, strategic movement could significantly enhance your recovery post-explant surgery? That's exactly what we explore in this episode of Empowered Explant. Join me as I share my journey from severe fatigue and muscle atrophy to newfound strength, and discover how pre-surgery exercise centered on the core, back, legs, and glutes can make all the difference. We highlight the importance of incorporating gentle cardio, resistance training, and mobility exercises. Learn how boosting blood flow, muscle strength, and flexibility can reduce recovery time, helping you to approach your surgery with greater confidence and preparedness.Listen i...2024-09-2422 minEmpowered ExplantAre Your Breast Implants Making You Age Faster?Could breast implants be the hidden culprit behind your premature aging? In this eye-opening episode, we confront the reality that implants might be causing chronic inflammation leading to symptoms often misattributed to natural aging, and encourage women to scrutinize their symptoms rather than resign themselves to the inevitability of getting older.We'll also dive deep into the holistic healing journey after explant surgery, covering everything from proper nutrition and exercise to managing stress and reducing toxic load. The emphasis is not just on longevity, but on achieving a vibrant health span. Links and resources:2024-09-1721 minEmpowered Explant11 Things You Should Know Before Your Explant SurgeryAre you ready for this rollercoaster ride? Here are 11 things I think you should know before you go in for your explant surgery. Whether you are just considering explanting, or already have your surgery booked, this is for you breastie! I hope it helps xxLinks and resources:Free 33-Step Explant Planning Checklist:checklist.empoweredexplant.com Episode 43: When Should I Start Detoxing:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2073651/13930267 Episode 45: What to Expect During Surgery Recovery:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2073651/14010701 Empowered Explant Website Resourceswww.empoweredexplant...2024-09-1025 minEmpowered ExplantWhat "fluffing" really means + 7 ways you can help your breasts heal after explant surgery!Curious about the mysterious term "fluffing" after breast explant surgery? Listen in to gain a medically-informed understanding of this often misunderstood concept. Hear firsthand insights from Dr. Dev, an expert explant surgeon, who clarifies this phenomenon and helps set realistic expectations for your explant journey.I also share essential recovery strategies to optimize your breast healing and “fluffing” process. By the end of this episode, you'll have a comprehensive toolkit to help enhance your outcome. Don't forget to join our community and help us spread awareness by subscribing and sharing this episode! Much love!Link...2024-06-1230 minEmpowered ExplantProtein to Boost Surgery Recovery and 5 Simple Ways to Get More of ItCan prioritizing protein support your explant surgery recovery? Uncover this and more as I guide you through the essential role of protein in surgery preparation and healing in this episode of Empowered Explant. To help you feel confident on your healing journey, I explain the science behind protein's critical contributions to wound healing, immune support, and hormone regulation. You'll learn practical tips to consume a sufficient intake of high-quality protein from diverse sources, including plant-based options. Feeling empowered through knowledge is a game-changer in your recovery. Explore actionable steps to take charge of your health, from maintaining a...2024-05-2917 minEmpowered Explant3 Lessons to Build Unshakable Confidence After Explant SurgeryToday we're diving deep into the transformative power of self-love and cultivating confidence after explant surgery (or any stage of life!)In this episode:Personal Update: I share my joy about a beautiful new relationship that blossomed post-explant surgery, symbolizing my journey into authentic self-confidence.Connection Between Self-Image and Relationships: Reflecting on past challenges and how they shaped my expectations and self-worth.Key Insights from Mel Robbins: Drawing powerful lessons from Mel Robbins' podcast on building real confidence and how they resonate with my personal and professional growth....2024-05-2126 minEmpowered ExplantThe Risks of Breast Implants and Shocking Stats We All Need to Know!Welcome to a milestone episode of the Empowered Explant podcast—Episode 50! In honor of Women’s Health Awareness Month, we're diving deep into an issue close to our hearts (pun intended) and our health: the risks and complications associated with breast implants.FDA Insights: Sharing the FDA’s recommended boxed warning and key statistics from the patient decision checklist—information I wish I knew before my surgery.Risks & Complications: Capsular contracture, rupture or leaking of the implants, changes in skin or nipple sensitivity, the often inevitable need for re-operation, the discomforts like breast pain and asym...2024-05-1426 minEmpowered ExplantWe're Back! Empowered Explant Season 3 TrailerWelcome breastie! Empowered Explant is back for a juicy season 3 of talking all things breast implant illness, explant surgery, healing, body image, detox, women’s health, confidence, and transformation! No matter where you are on your explant journey, you’re in the right place. Hit subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes to come!Links and resources:Free Explant Planning Checklistchecklist.empoweredexplant.comEmpowered Explant Website Resourceswww.empoweredexplant.com/resourcesFor coaching and support before or after surgery, email me!darnah...2024-05-0802 minEmpowered ExplantA holiday message and PSA for my breasties!A little holiday message and update! Wishing you all the most beautiful Christmas and holiday season, breastie! The podcast will be back with all new episodes in 2024! Until then, join the Empowered Explant facebook group and reach out to me on the links below:Links and resources:Empowered Explant Website Resourceswww.empoweredexplant.com/resourcesDM me on Instagram: @darnahmerciecaFor coaching and support before or after surgery, email me!darnah@empoweredexplant.comPlease help us be heard and raise awareness:2023-12-1302 minEmpowered ExplantHeal your whole self with QiGong: Interview with Chris and Parisa SheltonThis powerful practice of QiGong can help you heal physically and emotionally, detoxify your body, and support your health both before and after your explant surgery. Chris and Parisa Shelton are QiGong and Chinese Medicine practitioners, co-founders of the Morning Crane Healing Arts Center, qigongteachertraining.com, and The Qi Club. Collectively they have 50 years of experience helping thousands of people around the world reclaim their health, including celebrities and professional athletes. Links and resources:Get a free meditation from Shelton QiGong:https://sheltonqigong.com/center-and-balance/Check out The Qi Club here:2023-12-051h 04Empowered ExplantHealing Gratitude Meditation for Breath, Body, and MindGratitude is my favorite upper! It raises your entire frequency and has the power to change so much in your life. Really, studies show it can improve your physical and mental health and wellbeing.A daily gratitude practice is a must on your explant journey!Start by writing 3 things you are grateful for each day, either in the morning or at night, whichever works best for you. Be consistent. Watch the magic (and science) unfold.Oh, and listen to this guided gratitude meditation to get your thankful juices flowing! ...2023-11-2824 minEmpowered ExplantWhat to expect during explant surgery recoveryThere are so many questions…How long will recovery take? What are my limitations? Will I need someone to look after me?When can I go back to work? When can I exercise again? How much pain will I feel? How long do the drains stay in? In this episode, I cover the top 10 things you can almost certainly expect and plan for during your explant surgery recovery.Links and resources:Explant recovery activities listFree Healing Smoothies Guidesmoothies.empoweredexplant.co...2023-11-2127 minEmpowered ExplantFull Interview with Explant Surgeon, Dr. Dev Vibhakar + My Explantiversary Celebration!Listen to the full interview with my explant surgeon, Dr. Dev Vinhakar, recorded live on my 2-year explantiversary and the Empowered Explant podcast’s 1st birthday - 11/11!He answers so many important questions, including:What determines whether someone needs a lift or not?Is fat transfer a safe alternative for more volume?Does a breast lift affect nipple sensitivity?How dangerous is breast implant rupture?Why are drains important?What should patients do to prepare for surgery?What should women do after surgery during recovery?What is fluffing?What is the difference between removing implants over or...2023-11-141h 18Empowered ExplantWhen Should I Start Detoxing?In this episode I answer one of the top questions asked by women removing their breast implants – When should I start detoxing?I break my recommended detoxification process down into 4 phases and give you the general recommended timelines for each, although it’s important to keep in mind that this is an individualized journey and I recommend you get advice from your healthcare provider, surgeon, and most importantly listen to your body!Links and resources:Want my detox protocol? Click the link below and I’ll send you the details.deto...2023-11-0813 minEmpowered ExplantSAVE THE DATE! An invite for my breasties!It's my 2 year explant anniversary PLUS the Empowered Explant podcast's 1 year birthday! This calls for an 11/11 celebration with my breasties!Join us for the Empowered Explant Podcast 1st Birthday celebration! This online event will feature a live recording with our special guest, explant surgeon, Dr. Dev Vibhakar! Get ready to dive into insightful conversations about breast implant illness and explant surgery!Plus there'll be tons of fun stuff sprinkled in, here are the deets:Starts at 11am Central TimeGroup meditation at 11:11am CTLive podcast recording with Dr. Dev at 11:30am C...2023-10-3106 minEmpowered Explant5 Steps to Self-ForgivenessBeing faced with removing your breast implants can come with whole lot of anger, resentment, shame, and regret. I believe forgiving yourself is one of the most crucial first steps in emotional healing. In this episode, I fully open up to what this has looked like for me, and the 5 steps I keep coming back to for relief and letting go of resentment towards myself and my choices.I truly believe this can help you too, breastie. Here are the prayers from the episode:“Inner guide, I recognize this resentment is ca...2023-10-2422 minEmpowered ExplantThe risk of infection from breast surgery with Lisa CritesBreast surgery comes with the risk of infection, whether you are explanting, implanting, having breast cancer removed, or reconstructing. In this episode, I speak with Lisa Crites, breast cancer survivor and inventor of The Shower Shirt – which helps women keep their chests protected after surgery. Links and resources:Buy The Shower Shirt and use code PPINC for 20% off: www.theshowershirt.comCheck out Root Wellness products that Lisa used to help her detox and use promo code EXPLANTwww.therootbrands.com/explantHave questions?S...2023-10-171h 05Empowered ExplantAvoid these things before explant surgery!There are lots of to-do’s leading up to removing your breast implants, but don’t forget about the things that should be avoided! Here are all the things I recommend staying away from leading up to your explant surgery. Links and resources:Empowered Explant website Trusted Partners page: www.empoweredexplant.com/partnersDownload the Free 33-Step Explant Planning Checklist checklist.empoweredexplant.comJoin the Empowered Explant Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredexplantGet coaching support from me:www.empoweredexplant.com/supportPle...2023-10-1027 minEmpowered ExplantWhere to Start Once You Decide You Want to Explant!If you’ve recently decided you want to remove your breast implants, it can be super overwhelming figuring out where to start. So in this episode, I walk you through the step-by-steps so that you can embark on your explant journey without the stress!Links and resources:Empowered Explant website Resources page: www.empoweredexplant.com/resourcesDownload the Free 33-Step Explant Planning Checklistchecklist.empoweredexplant.comJoin the Empowered Explant Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredexplantIf you haven’t chosen your surgeon yet, list...2023-10-0315 minEmpowered ExplantThe Top 5 Fears We Face When Explanting - and How to Overcome Them!Feeling fear before and after removing your breast implants is normal, but when that fear gets out of hand, it can become debilitating and detrimental to your health and healing.In this episode, I share what these fears are and my favorite ways to overcome them.Here’s the quote from the end of the episode:“Bless you for your fear for it is a sign of wisdom. Do not hold yourself in fear. Transform the energy to flexibility and you will be free from what you fear." - Yoko OnoLink...2023-09-2626 minEmpowered ExplantEmpowered Explant Season 2 Trailer!Hello, Breasties! Empowered Explant is back for its second season of supporting women around the world on their explant journeys.In the coming weekly episodes, we’re taking a deeper dive into preparing for surgery, recovery, healing, detox, exercise, and nutrition, as well as addressing fears and anxiety PLUS we’re going to have some amazing expert and breastie interviews!You won’t want to miss these, so be sure to hit subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.And please, share with your friends, because you never know who might need to hear t...2023-09-2202 minEmpowered Explant6 Free Resources for Your Explant Journey, PLUS an Update for My Breasties!Wish you could find all the answers you need in one place? I did too. Here’s a list of resources that are really helpful whether you are in the early planning stages, you’re about to have your surgery and go through recovery, or you are healing and focusing on your health and confidence after explanting.Empowered Explant is a podcast, a community, and a resource website where you can find trusted information, product and professional recommendations, health and healing guidance, emotional support, and coaching through your explant journey.Our mission is to Empower you...2023-07-0515 minEmpowered ExplantYour Genetic Roadmap to Healing from Breast Implant Illness, with Kashif KhanThe answers you're looking for could be a DNA test away! I’m talking genetics with Kashif Khan, the founder of The DNA company, who knows a ton about breast implant illness and shares with us:How your DNA can tell you if you are at higher risk of your body reacting negatively to breast implants.How genetics can help in managing the symptoms of BII.How this information help improve or speed up surgery recovery and detoxification.Other ways genetics can support hormones, skin health, stress and emotional health.Em...2023-06-2753 min
Beauty and the BS with Dr. Peter GrossmanThe Risks and Realities of Breast Implants with Dr. Christine Stiles & Darnah Mercieca If you're feeling helpless and frustrated after trying countless remedies for your breast implant illness, only to find little to no relief, then you are not alone. Many women experience the same emotions when faced with the debilitating symptoms of breast implant illness, such as chronic fatigue, joint pain, and brain fog. Despite their efforts to alleviate the symptoms through medication, lifestyle changes, or explant surgery, they may still feel trapped in their own bodies. It's essential to understand that breast implant illness is a real and valid condition and that there are options available to help...2023-06-211h 21Empowered ExplantThe Most Powerful Goodbye Letter You Can Write!Explanting is kinda like a break up, saying goodbye to a toxic relationship. And with any big hard goodbye, closure is necessary. It’s my 35th birthday week (woohoo!) and as I spent time reflecting on my journey, it was clear that breaking up with my breast implants was exactly what I needed to become the healthiest I’ve ever been.In this episode I share with you some birthday girl thoughts, and read to you my goodbye letter to my breast implants, which I wrote the night before my surgery.This is a pra...2023-06-2018 minEmpowered ExplantActivate Your Body’s Self-Healing Powers - with Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff-FehlingThis entire episode will blow your mind and you need to listen to it because it’s really difficult for me to distill the details here! But, basically, you are made of quantum energy, we all are – everything is! I interview Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff-Fehling, the founder of Leela Quantum Tech, who explains how their technology can upgrade and enhance energy and frequency, to improve the body’s ability to heal, detox, reduce inflammation, reduce anxiety, and feel better overall. Although it looks and sounds like magic, it has been scientifically studied with some remarkable results.Lee...2023-06-1342 minEmpowered ExplantAn Unexpected Whole Life Transformation with Tiffany MassonOkay this is a long episode, but it’s a must-listen, so hit pause if you need to but come back to it because this is a story you need to hear the ending of. Tiffany is an explant warrior, a superwoman mother and wife, a health coach - and just an amazing human all round.We talk about:Why she decided to explantPre-surgery stress and fears, and what helped her throughHer surgery experience and unexpected complicationWhat she did to heal and detoxTips on getting more self-careHow it brought her even closer to her familyLong awaited an...2023-06-071h 20Empowered ExplantAn unexpected twist...Sharing a little behind the scenes of what's going on in my life right now. A little bump in the road, but the show must and will go on! #breastfriendsforeverP.s. 30 episodes today!! Woohoo!Please help us be heard and raise awareness: Subscribe to the show Rate and review Share with your friends Let's connect!Join the Empowered Explant Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredexplantConnect with Darnah on Instagram: @darnahmerciecaInterviews and sponsorships email: podcast@empoweredexplant.comMusic...2023-05-3010 minEmpowered ExplantHow to tell people about your explant surgery (even if you don't really want to)!Feeling nervous about telling people about your explant surgery? Perhaps you don’t really want them to know you had breast implants, or you're worried about what they’ll think.Listen to this episode, start to finish.Links and resources:Listen to Episode 12, Relationships, dating, and sex after explant with Stefanos Sifandoshttps://www.explantpodcast.com/2073651/12105550 Get more info about group coaching here:groupcoaching.empoweredexplant.comHave your question answered on the podcast!Dearbreastie.empoweredexplant.comCheck out the new Empowered Explant webs...2023-05-2421 minEmpowered ExplantMy mama 5 months after explant! A Mother’s Day special interviewListen to the end for some fun announcements!! Mum and I share a special conversation on Mother’s Day to check in on how she’s feeling 5 months after having her breast implants removed. I know many of you have been following her journey and we so appreciate your love!Happy Mother’s Day to all our mama breasties!Links and resources:Breast Implant Illness Symptom TrackerExplant Planning ChecklistBe featured on the new Dear Breastie Q&A segment!Write...2023-05-1648 minEmpowered ExplantTop 11 must-haves for your explant surgery shopping list!Here are my top 11 must-haves on your shopping list for your surgery. I’ve listed them all below, but be sure to listen to the full episode because I talk about why they are on my list, and share lots more insights!Links and resources:Get my full printable shopping list linked in my 33 Step Explant Planning Checklist!Download it here > checklist.empoweredexplant.comMy top 11 must-haves...ArnicaTylenol (extra strength and PM)Senna supplement or tea Front close braButton down PJ’sZip front sweater + a couple of button up shirt...2023-05-0917 minEmpowered ExplantSigns you might have breast implant illness (BII)Could your breast implants be the cause of your health concerns? There are a ton of women out there with breast implants who aren’t feeling their best, or are struggling with health concerns, and have absolutely no idea that their breast implants could be contributing to the issue, or are the root cause.In this episode I share with you the top signs and symptoms that could be breast implant illness related, and what indicators to look out for that could help you figure out if your breast implants could be part of the ca...2023-05-0218 minEmpowered ExplantVisualizing your way to healed!Here’s something you can do in 10 minutes a day (for free) to help you prepare for surgery, reduce anxiety, and heal! It really works!Creative visualization is a tool that I used before and after my explant surgery, and I still use almost every day in my lifeHit play to learn:What creative visualization is.What it can help with.How it works.And how you can do it in 5 simple steps!Links and resources:Want me at darnah@empoweredexplant.com!Here’s who I ment...2023-04-2524 minEmpowered ExplantInfrared Light and Sauna for Healing & Detox with Brian Richards, SaunaSpaceCurious about how red light therapy and infrared sauna can support your healing before and after explant?In this episode I interview Brian Richards, the Founder and CEO of Sauna Space, at the Biohacking Congress in Austin to dive into the benefits– and there are many!We discuss how infrared saunas can:Help in managing the symptoms of illnessBe helpful in preparing the body for surgerySpeed up and improve surgery recovery and scar healingSupport detoxification in the bodyProvide stress and emotional health benefitsLinks and resources:Click here to le...2023-04-1853 minEmpowered ExplantPracticing What I PreachAn unplanned, unscripted, imperfect episode. I’m showing up because be damned if I’m gonna miss a Tuesday with my breasties! Love you all! xxLinks and resources:Email me at darnah@empoweredexplant.com and slide into my DM @darnahmerciecaBII Symptoms Trackertracker.empoweredexplant.comExplant Planning Checklistchecklist.empoweredexplant.comHealing Smoothies Guidesmoothies.empoweredexplant.comPlease help us be heard and raise awareness: Subscribe to the show Rate and review Share with your frie...2023-04-1114 minEmpowered ExplantWatch Your Words! Shifting your self-talk and why it's important.What words are you choosing when you talk about yourself, your boobs, and your surgery?Research has shown that people who down-talk themselves often experience higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. But most of the time we don’t even realize how what we’re saying is affecting us.In this episode I’ll guide you on how to become mindful of your words, determine if the words you’re using are harmful to you, and choose better thoughts and self-talk that leads to better mental and physical health.Because you deserve it!...2023-04-0521 minEmpowered ExplantDetox, Gut Health & Hormones with Lahana Vigliano, Nuvitru WellnessWant to know what you need to do so your body can detox effectively after explant surgery? Start here.I’m joined by Lahana Vigliano, Clinical Nutritionist and Founder of Nuvitru Wellness, who specializes in Helping Women Balance Hormones + Restore Gut Health, which are both hugely affected by the stress and toxicity of breast implants.We talk about:Why BII symptoms don’t always clear up immediately after explanting.The effects of toxin build up over time.What needs to be addressed to detox effectively.The importance of gut health.The effects on hormones.What...2023-03-2857 minEmpowered ExplantThe Healing Power of Your Own Stem Cells! with Christian Drapeau of StemregenLearn about the healing power that’s available inside you! Increasing the number of circulating stem cells, supports the body's natural ability to repair after explant surgery, and improves the functioning of various organs, which we need for things like detoxing and rebalancing our hormones.In this interview with Christian Drapeau, Founder of Stemregen, we dive into the power of stem cells and how they play a role in the functioning of the many systems in our body that help us heal wounds, improve scars, detox, restore hormonal balance, and improve strength and vitality!Li...2023-03-2144 minEmpowered ExplantFinding an Explant Surgeon﹣5 key qualities to look for!Are you looking for a surgeon to perform your breast implant removal? This video is for you! Here are the top 5 key qualities to look for to make sure you're in good hands with your explant surgery.Links and resources:Download the free Explant Surgery Planning Checklist:Checklist.empoweredexplant.comEpisode 13: The Different Types of Explant Surgery Procedures Explainedhttps://www.explantpodcast.com/2073651/12151112Please help us be heard and raise awareness: Subscribe to the show Rate and re...2023-03-1407 minEmpowered ExplantThe Shocking History of Breast ImplantsCan you guess what testing was done on breast implants before they were greenlighted to be put in women's bodies?It’s women’s history month, so I thought it would be fitting to take a deep dive into the history of breast implants, since these have had a tremendous impact on women over the years.And if you’re not up to speed with the backstory on breast implants, get ready to be shocked at how these so-called medical devices came to be in our bodies today.Links and resources:2023-03-0715 minEmpowered ExplantMama and me - the differences between our explant surgeriesMy mama (and breast friend) joins me to talk about the differences between our explant surgeries and healing - same procedure, different surgeons. This conversation really highlights how unique this journey is for everyone. And we finish with what we did the same to prepare and recover strong!Links and resources:Download my 33 step explant surgery planning checklistChecklist.empoweredexplant.comMe live on IG still high on anesthesia!https://www.instagram.com/tv/CWJSYF0pzhn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkHave questions? Email me! darnah...2023-02-2853 minEmpowered ExplantWhy I didn't get a breast liftI always get asked if I got a breast lift or not, and why I made the choice I did. Let me tell you, my choice wasn’t easy, but it was clear. I’m sharing with you the reasons I chose not to get a lift, and how I feel about that decision now, 15 months later… honestly.Links and resources:If you’re feeling unclear or have questions (or this episode helped you!) email me at darnah@empoweredexplant.comDownload my explant surgery planning checklistChecklist.empoweredexplant.com2023-02-2116 minEmpowered ExplantSelf Love MeditationMy Galentine’s Day gift to you is a 14 minute self-love meditation that gives you a reason to take a pause for yourself today! Find a little space for yourself, maybe set the mood with some candlelight, and join me on a journey of cultivating loving awareness and acceptance of self, exactly where you are in this moment. Happy Valentine’s Day beautiful breastie!Links and resources:Download the Self Love Meditation here.Send me an email if you liked this meditation and let me know what self-loving action it i...2023-02-1423 minEmpowered ExplantThe power of a sexy bra - with Meg Smith of Love, LexxiFebruary 7, 2023Empowered ExplantEPISODE 14: The power of a sexy bra - with Meg Smith of Love, LexxiWhat makes you feel like a sexy queen? To celebrate the month of love, I'm sharing this deeply vulnerable and honest conversation with Meg Smith, the incredible founder and badass boss lady behind Love, Lexxi – a brand of beautifully designed bras that Meg created after going through her own explant journey. She opens up about her struggles with body image, her explant experience, and we talk about confidence, self-love, and feeling sexy in our natural bod...2023-02-0759 minEmpowered ExplantThe different types of explant surgery procedures explained!January 31, 2023Empowered ExplantEPISODE 13: The different types of explant surgery procedures explained!Wondering which type of explant surgery is right for you? It can feel confusing trying to understand the different types of surgical procedures and what they all mean!In this episode, I break down (in easy-to-understand language):The three types of explant surgery proceduresWho they may, or may not, be suitable forWhat’s doable under local and general anesthesiaAdd-on procedures (breast lift and fat transfer)How to choose which is right for youWhich procedure I chose to ha...2023-01-3116 minEmpowered ExplantRelationships, dating, and sex after explant with Stefanos SifandosJanuary 23, 2023Empowered ExplantEPISODE 12: Relationships, dating, and sex after explant with Stefanos SifandosAre you worried that your husband/boyfriend/partner won't find you attractive without your breast implants? Are you feeling nervous about dating after explant surgery? Do you feel insecure getting topless in the bedroom?Believe me breastie, you are not alone.I'm joined by relationship coach, Stefanos Sifandos, to address some of our biggest fears and share some tips on navigating this big change with your partner (or the one you’re manifesting) and, most im...2023-01-241h 03Empowered Explant7 reasons to say GOODBYE to your breast implants!January 17, 2023Empowered ExplantEPISODE 11: 7 reasons to say goodbye to your breast implants!Are you still on the fence about breast implant removal, or feeling worried about your decision to explant? Maybe you’ve already explanted and questioning whether it was a good idea… This episode is for you beautiful lady!Links and resources:Take the Quiz: Is it time to consider removing my breast implants?Explantquiz.empoweredexplant.comExplant surgery planning checklist:Checklist.empoweredexplant.comPlease help us b...2023-01-1716 minEmpowered ExplantThe Quest for Better Breasts with Dr. Amanda Savage BrownJanuary 10, 2023Empowered ExplantEPISODE 10: The Quest for Better Breasts with Dr. Amanda Savage BrownDo you find yourself wishing your boobs were more…(fill in the blank)? Full, perky, symmetrical, smooth, sensitive… There’s always something that could be improved, right? In this episode I sit down with Dr. Amanda Savage Brown, psychotherapist and explant warrior, to discuss how you can free yourself from the constant quest for better breasts. She also very honestly shares about her own explant experience.How you can begin to grow in self-love.What self-acceptance is.Tools...2023-01-101h 02Empowered Explant11 lessons explanting taught me last year, and what’s coming in 2023!January 3, 2023Empowered ExplantEPISODE 9: 11 lessons explanting taught me last year, and what’s coming in 2023!Happy New Year Breasties!Reflection is an important part of setting yourself up for success in the new year! These are the valuable lessons I’m taking away from 2022, which came to me thanks to my explant journey. I’m also excited to share with you what’s to come in 2023- both personally and related to this community! Warning: This episode is like a new year journal entry - unscripted and unrehearsed. Hot tip...2023-01-0441 minEmpowered ExplantGrief, the forgotten emotionDecember 27, 2022Empowered ExplantEPISODE 8: Grief, the forgotten emotion.For the final episode of 2022, I’m getting real vulnerable about the emotions that can come with explanting and sharing tools to support your mental health, so you can continue to heal inside and out.Links and resources:Breathwork For The Feminine: https://stefanossifandos.com/feminine/Mantra:I am patient with my healing process. I feel my angels holding me today as I grieve what I have lost and who I no longer am. I...2022-12-2722 minEmpowered Explant7 Reasons I'm Excited to Have My Itty Bitties Back!December 20, 2022Empowered ExplantEPISODE 7: 7 Reasons I’m Excited to Have My Itty Bitties Back!Pulled from the archives 5 days after my explant surgery, this episode isn’t just about what I was excited about after having my breast implants removed, but it also provides you with a tool you can use when you face post-op challenges! Please help us be heard and raise awareness: Subscribe to the show Rate and review Share with your friends Let's connect!Join the Empowered Expla...2022-12-2121 minEmpowered ExplantA Pre-Explant Surgery PrayerDecember 13, 2022Empowered ExplantEPISODE 6: A Pre-Surgery PrayerAre you feeling nervous leading up to your explant surgery? Perhaps you need a little extra faith in this moment? I wrote a special prayer for my mama to take into her surgery week and wanted to share these powerful words with all my breasties facing their big day.So get comfy, create a little you-time, and let’s call in some good energy and protection!Links and resources:Click here to download and print the prayer for you...2022-12-1307 minEmpowered ExplantMy Mum is explanting too - an emotional pre-op interviewDecember 6, 2022Empowered ExplantEPISODE 5: My Mum is explanting too - an emotional pre-op interview.Darnah’s Mum, Janice, is the first guest on the show, in a brave emotionally-charged interview recorded seven weeks before her own explant surgery. Janice talks about why she got her implants twenty-three years ago, her debilitating symptoms, her fears and excitement leading up to surgery, and shares her hope for future generations. Links and resources:Primally Pure: The best non-toxic skincare!Save 10% with Discount Code: DARNAH102022-12-0638 min