web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:17:55 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Breast Implants, Explant Surgery, and Breast Implant Illness with Robert Whitfield MD - Episodes Tagged with “Addiction Treatment” https://breast-implant-illness.fireside.fm/tags/addiction%20treatment Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Welcome to the Breast Implants, Explant Surgery, and Breast Implant Illness Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of breast implant illness and explant surgery with expert plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Whitfield. As a board-certified plastic surgeon with 1000's of breast explant surgeries under his belt, Dr. Whitfield brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation. Through candid interviews with patients, fellow surgeons, and other experts in the field, Dr. Whitfield explores the many facets of breast implant illness, including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. He also delves into the controversial topic of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) and what patients need to know about the risks associated with breast implants. If you're considering breast explant surgery, struggling with breast implant illness symptoms, or simply looking for more information about this important topic, then the Breast Implant Illness Podcast is the perfect resource for you. Join us for thought-provoking discussions and expert insights that will help you make informed decisions about your health and well-being. en-us episodic Breast Implants, Explant, Explant Recovery, Explant and Lift Recovery, SHARP Method Robert Whitfield MD Welcome to the Breast Implants, Explant Surgery, and Breast Implant Illness Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of breast implant illness and explant surgery with expert plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Whitfield. As a board-certified plastic surgeon with 1000's of breast explant surgeries under his belt, Dr. Whitfield brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation. Through candid interviews with patients, fellow surgeons, and other experts in the field, Dr. Whitfield explores the many facets of breast implant illness, including its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. He also delves into the controversial topic of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) and what patients need to know about the risks associated with breast implants. If you're considering breast explant surgery, struggling with breast implant illness symptoms, or simply looking for more information about this important topic, then the Breast Implant Illness Podcast is the perfect resource for you. Join us for thought-provoking discussions and expert insights that will help you make informed decisions about your health and well-being. no breast implants, explant, enbloc, explant recovery, breast implant removal, breast explant, explant and lift recovery, fat transfer, explant and fat transfer, explant lift and fat transfer, BII, breast implant illness, inflammation, capsular contraction, painful implant, silicone implant, silicone rupture, implant leak, breast cancer, mold, Lyme, joint and muscle pain, chronic fatigue, memory, concentration problems, breathing problems, sleep disturbance, rashes, skin problems, dry mouth, dry eyes, anxiety, depression, headaches, hair loss, gastrointestinal problems, gut issues Robert Whitfield MD robwhitfieldmd@mac.com Episode 111: Unlocking the Connection Between Addiction and Hormone Health with Dr. Esra Cavusoglu https://breast-implant-illness.fireside.fm/111 11921db5-a86a-4e81-b765-45db3748e0a1 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Robert Whitfield MD full Robert Whitfield MD In this episode, Dr. Rob Whitfield, a board-certified plastic surgeon, sits down with Dr. Esra Cavusoglu, a psychologist and certified addiction therapist, to chat about how addiction, hormone health, and overall wellness all connect. Dr. Whitfield dives into the topic of breast implant illness, going over its symptoms and the different treatment options available, while emphasizing the importance of a multimodal approach to managing pain after surgery. Dr. Cavusoglu shares her unique methods for treating addiction, focusing on how hormone imbalances and trauma play a role. Tune in to hear more about the need for a holistic approach to health, integrating both physical and mental health care to boost patient outcomes and enhance overall well-being. 32:26 no In this episode, Dr. Rob Whitfield, a board-certified plastic surgeon, sits down with Dr. Esra Cavusoglu, a psychologist and certified addiction therapist, to chat about how addiction, hormone health, and overall wellness all connect. Dr. Whitfield dives into the topic of breast implant illness, going over its symptoms and the different treatment options available, while emphasizing the importance of a multimodal approach to managing pain after surgery. Dr. Cavusoglu shares her unique methods for treating addiction, focusing on how hormone imbalances and trauma play a role. Tune in to hear more about the need for a holistic approach to health, integrating both physical and mental health care to boost patient outcomes and enhance overall well-being. Connect with Dr. Esra Cavusoglu Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/esracavusoglu/reels/) LinkedIn (http://linkedin.com/in/esra-m-cavusoglu-phd-casac-cac-77548021) Website (https://www.longevilab.com/en/c/longevity) Show Highlights: Discussion on Cognitive Impairment (00:02:20) Cognitive impairment and its relevance in addiction treatment Unique Methods in Addiction Treatment (00:02:58) Treating addiction through hormone level assessments and comprehensive bloodwork Pain Management Post-Surgery (00:10:12) Strategies for managing pain and avoiding opioid dependence after surgery High-Performance Addiction (00:14:22) Addiction patterns in high-functioning individuals and their coping mechanisms Young Patient Demographics (00:19:03) Rising rates of eating disorders and alcoholism among younger patients Body Dysmorphia Concerns (00:20:21) Prevalence of body dysmorphia and early cosmetic procedures in young women Recognizing Addiction in Loved Ones (00:28:42) Identifying addiction through behavioral changes rather than substance use frequency Bio: Dr. Cavusoglu Trained both in the United States and internationally, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu is a doctor in psychology and a certified addiction therapist in the State of New York. She formerly held a position on the Clinical Advisory Board of the Yale University School of Medicine and served as an Advisor for International Development with the Yale Program on Supervision. Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu has participated in numerous international medical conferences and events. Some of the prominent organizations include serving as a moderator at the event organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria, in 2016. Dr. Çavuşoğlu also acted as a panelist at the Asia Pacific Behavioral and Addiction Medicine (APBAM) Conference held in Singapore in 2013. Dr. Çavuşoğlu continues to treat her patients. In her capacity as the senior supervisor at the Oya Bahadır Yüksel Rehabilitation Center in Gaziantep, Turkey, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu designed and implemented the Turkey Model of Rehabilitation, which has since become the standard in the country. Prior to this role, she served for two years as the Vice President of Operations at the Gaziantep Center, where she collaborated closely with key Turkish government and health consultancy officials. She has made significant contributions to the field of addiction treatment in Turkey. Her articles on this topic have been honored with Presidential Recognition. She has presented on important subjects such as adolescent substance abuse treatment, including engagements in the United States, Turkey, and Singapore. Dr. Çavuşoğlu established the Contemporary Addiction Studies Association (ÇABAÇAD) to combat the growing addiction problem of Turkiye. In her power, her desire is to spread the science of addiction to the field and support institutions that are in need of building residential and outpatient programs, as well as create training curricula. Links and Resources Let’s Connect Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breast-implant-illness/id1678143554 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1SPDripbluZKYsC0rwrBdb?si=23ea2cd9f6734667 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drrobertwhitfield?t=8oQyjO25X5i&r=1 IG: https://www.instagram.com/breastimplantillnessexpert/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertWhitfield Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-whitfield-md-50775b10/ X: https://x.com/rob_whitfieldmd Read this article - https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness/breast-implant-illness Shop: https://drrobssolutions.com SHARP: https://www.harp.health NVISN Labs - https://nvisnlabs.com/ Get access to Dr. Rob's Favorite Products below: Danger Coffee - Use our link for mold free coffee - https://dangercoffee.com/pages/mold-free-coffee?ref=ztvhyjg JASPR Air Purifier - Use code DRROB for the Jaspr Air Purifier - https://jaspr.co/ Echo Water - Get high quality water with our code DRROB10 - https://echowater.com/ BallancerPro - Use code DRROBVIP for the world's leader in lymphatic drainage technology - https://ballancerpro.com Ultrahuman - Use code WHITFIELD10 for the most accurate wearable - https://www.ultrahuman.com/ring/buy/us/?affiliateCode=drwhitfield Dr. Esra Cavusoglu,Dr. Robert Whitfield, breast implant illness, plastic surgery, ecovery process, pain management, addiction treatment,body image, body dysmorphia, lifestyle factors, diet,behavioral addictions, emotional struggles, recovery journey In this episode, Dr. Rob Whitfield, a board-certified plastic surgeon, sits down with Dr. Esra Cavusoglu, a psychologist and certified addiction therapist, to chat about how addiction, hormone health, and overall wellness all connect. Dr. Whitfield dives into the topic of breast implant illness, going over its symptoms and the different treatment options available, while emphasizing the importance of a multimodal approach to managing pain after surgery. Dr. Cavusoglu shares her unique methods for treating addiction, focusing on how hormone imbalances and trauma play a role. Tune in to hear more about the need for a holistic approach to health, integrating both physical and mental health care to boost patient outcomes and enhance overall well-being.

Connect with Dr. Esra Cavusoglu

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LinkedIn
Website

Show Highlights:

Discussion on Cognitive Impairment (00:02:20)
Cognitive impairment and its relevance in addiction treatment
Unique Methods in Addiction Treatment (00:02:58)
Treating addiction through hormone level assessments and comprehensive bloodwork
Pain Management Post-Surgery (00:10:12)
Strategies for managing pain and avoiding opioid dependence after surgery
High-Performance Addiction (00:14:22)
Addiction patterns in high-functioning individuals and their coping mechanisms
Young Patient Demographics (00:19:03)
Rising rates of eating disorders and alcoholism among younger patients
Body Dysmorphia Concerns (00:20:21)
Prevalence of body dysmorphia and early cosmetic procedures in young women
Recognizing Addiction in Loved Ones (00:28:42)
Identifying addiction through behavioral changes rather than substance use frequency

Bio: Dr. Cavusoglu

Trained both in the United States and internationally, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu is a doctor in psychology and a certified addiction therapist in the State of New York. She formerly held a position on the Clinical Advisory Board of the Yale University School of Medicine and served as an Advisor for International Development with the Yale Program on Supervision.

Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu has participated in numerous international medical conferences and events. Some of the prominent organizations include serving as a moderator at the event organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria, in 2016. Dr. Çavuşoğlu also acted as a panelist at the Asia Pacific Behavioral and Addiction Medicine (APBAM) Conference held in Singapore in 2013. Dr. Çavuşoğlu continues to treat her patients.
In her capacity as the senior supervisor at the Oya Bahadır Yüksel Rehabilitation Center in Gaziantep, Turkey, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu designed and implemented the Turkey Model of Rehabilitation, which has since become the standard in the country. Prior to this role, she served for two years as the Vice President of Operations at the Gaziantep Center, where she collaborated closely with key Turkish government and health consultancy officials.

She has made significant contributions to the field of addiction treatment in Turkey. Her articles on this topic have been honored with Presidential Recognition. She has presented on important subjects such as adolescent substance abuse treatment, including engagements in the United States, Turkey, and Singapore.
Dr. Çavuşoğlu established the Contemporary Addiction Studies Association (ÇABAÇAD) to combat the growing addiction problem of Turkiye. In her power, her desire is to spread the science of addiction to the field and support institutions that are in need of building residential and outpatient programs, as well as create training curricula.

Links and Resources

Let’s Connect
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breast-implant-illness/id1678143554
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Read this article - https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness/breast-implant-illness
Shop: https://drrobssolutions.com
SHARP: https://www.harp.health
NVISN Labs - https://nvisnlabs.com/

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Danger Coffee - Use our link for mold free coffee - https://dangercoffee.com/pages/mold-free-coffee?ref=ztvhyjg
JASPR Air Purifier - Use code DRROB for the Jaspr Air Purifier - https://jaspr.co/
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BallancerPro - Use code DRROBVIP for the world's leader in lymphatic drainage technology - https://ballancerpro.com
Ultrahuman - Use code WHITFIELD10 for the most accurate wearable - https://www.ultrahuman.com/ring/buy/us/?affiliateCode=drwhitfield

]]> In this episode, Dr. Rob Whitfield, a board-certified plastic surgeon, sits down with Dr. Esra Cavusoglu, a psychologist and certified addiction therapist, to chat about how addiction, hormone health, and overall wellness all connect. Dr. Whitfield dives into the topic of breast implant illness, going over its symptoms and the different treatment options available, while emphasizing the importance of a multimodal approach to managing pain after surgery. Dr. Cavusoglu shares her unique methods for treating addiction, focusing on how hormone imbalances and trauma play a role. Tune in to hear more about the need for a holistic approach to health, integrating both physical and mental health care to boost patient outcomes and enhance overall well-being.

Connect with Dr. Esra Cavusoglu

Instagram
LinkedIn
Website

Show Highlights:

Discussion on Cognitive Impairment (00:02:20)
Cognitive impairment and its relevance in addiction treatment
Unique Methods in Addiction Treatment (00:02:58)
Treating addiction through hormone level assessments and comprehensive bloodwork
Pain Management Post-Surgery (00:10:12)
Strategies for managing pain and avoiding opioid dependence after surgery
High-Performance Addiction (00:14:22)
Addiction patterns in high-functioning individuals and their coping mechanisms
Young Patient Demographics (00:19:03)
Rising rates of eating disorders and alcoholism among younger patients
Body Dysmorphia Concerns (00:20:21)
Prevalence of body dysmorphia and early cosmetic procedures in young women
Recognizing Addiction in Loved Ones (00:28:42)
Identifying addiction through behavioral changes rather than substance use frequency

Bio: Dr. Cavusoglu

Trained both in the United States and internationally, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu is a doctor in psychology and a certified addiction therapist in the State of New York. She formerly held a position on the Clinical Advisory Board of the Yale University School of Medicine and served as an Advisor for International Development with the Yale Program on Supervision.

Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu has participated in numerous international medical conferences and events. Some of the prominent organizations include serving as a moderator at the event organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria, in 2016. Dr. Çavuşoğlu also acted as a panelist at the Asia Pacific Behavioral and Addiction Medicine (APBAM) Conference held in Singapore in 2013. Dr. Çavuşoğlu continues to treat her patients.
In her capacity as the senior supervisor at the Oya Bahadır Yüksel Rehabilitation Center in Gaziantep, Turkey, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu designed and implemented the Turkey Model of Rehabilitation, which has since become the standard in the country. Prior to this role, she served for two years as the Vice President of Operations at the Gaziantep Center, where she collaborated closely with key Turkish government and health consultancy officials.

She has made significant contributions to the field of addiction treatment in Turkey. Her articles on this topic have been honored with Presidential Recognition. She has presented on important subjects such as adolescent substance abuse treatment, including engagements in the United States, Turkey, and Singapore.
Dr. Çavuşoğlu established the Contemporary Addiction Studies Association (ÇABAÇAD) to combat the growing addiction problem of Turkiye. In her power, her desire is to spread the science of addiction to the field and support institutions that are in need of building residential and outpatient programs, as well as create training curricula.

Links and Resources

Let’s Connect
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breast-implant-illness/id1678143554
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1SPDripbluZKYsC0rwrBdb?si=23ea2cd9f6734667
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drrobertwhitfield?_t=8oQyjO25X5i&_r=1
IG: https://www.instagram.com/breastimplantillnessexpert/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertWhitfield
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-whitfield-md-50775b10/
X: https://x.com/rob_whitfieldmd
Read this article - https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness/breast-implant-illness
Shop: https://drrobssolutions.com
SHARP: https://www.harp.health
NVISN Labs - https://nvisnlabs.com/

Get access to Dr. Rob's Favorite Products below:

Danger Coffee - Use our link for mold free coffee - https://dangercoffee.com/pages/mold-free-coffee?ref=ztvhyjg
JASPR Air Purifier - Use code DRROB for the Jaspr Air Purifier - https://jaspr.co/
Echo Water - Get high quality water with our code DRROB10 - https://echowater.com/
BallancerPro - Use code DRROBVIP for the world's leader in lymphatic drainage technology - https://ballancerpro.com
Ultrahuman - Use code WHITFIELD10 for the most accurate wearable - https://www.ultrahuman.com/ring/buy/us/?affiliateCode=drwhitfield

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