Breast Implants, Explant Surgery, and Breast Implant Illness with Robert Whitfield MD

Episode 124: Busting Free with Dr. Amanda Savage Brown

July 10th, 2025  |  1 hr 4 mins

amanda savage brown, body image, breast explant surgery, breast implants, breast surgery, emotional health, explant surgery, holistic healing, inflammation, mental health, psychological flexibility, psychotherapist, robert whitfield md, self-acceptance, societal pressures, surgical considerations

Behind the fascination with augmented breasts is a complex truth that involves a number of experiences, such as trauma and the necessity for explants or breast implant removal. While breast implants have provided benefits for many women, they have also been connected with major complications and traumatic experiences.

In today’s episode, we are joined by Candice Barley, a breast implant illness patient advocate, and by Dr. Amanda Savage Brown, the author of Busting Free: How to Liberate Yourself from the Quest for Better Breasts Before, During, and Long After Explant.

Episode 107: Breaking Free from Beauty Standards With Alexi Panos and Her Explant Journey

March 6th, 2025  |  41 mins 26 secs

.modeling industry pressures, alexi panos, body image, breast implant illness, dr. robert whitfield, embodied wisdom movement, emotional aspects of surgery, explant surgery, healing journey, holistic healing, nutritional deficiencies, personal growth, self-acceptance, self-love, societal beauty standards, support systems, trauma and body disconnection

Today, Dr. Whitfield shares a fantastic conversation with Alexi Panos. Alexi is an embodiment coach and bestselling author with quite a story to tell! Alexi opens up about her experiences with breast implants, touching on the pressures from the industry, struggles with body image, and how past trauma played a role. She candidly shares her regrets after surgery, her healing journey, and what led her to choose explant surgery. Together, Dr. Whitfield and Alexi shed light on why it's so important to address breast implant illness, sharing the latest research, treatment options, and some compelling personal stories. They’ll also discuss the importance of self-acceptance and take a critical look at societal beauty standards. Be sure to tune in to hear an episode riveted with exceptional insights!