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

Episode 131: Why Natalie Jill Removed Her Implants After 33 Years

August 28th, 2025  |  46 mins 12 secs

bacterial contamination, blood sugar dysregulation, breast implant illness, breast implants, capsular contracture, dr. robert whitfield, fatigue, fitness professional, health complications, health implications, health issues, joint pain, mammogram, menopause, natalie jill, personal journey, plastic surgeon, ruptured implants, silicone implants

Dr. Robert Whitfield speaks with Natalie Jill about her 33-year experience with breast implants, sharing the ups and downs, health issues, and emotional struggles she’s faced along the way. They discuss the medical risks, such as capsular contracture and bacterial contamination, and emphasize the importance of being informed. They really stress the value of awareness, making thoughtful decisions, and taking a holistic approach to health, especially for women who are thinking about getting implants or already have them. Tune in to hear about putting your well-being first and not hesitating to reach out for support if you think you may be dealing with breast implant-related health concerns.

Episode 109: Navigating Menopause and Hormonal Health with Dr. Shilpa Sayana

March 20th, 2025  |  30 mins 20 secs

breast implant illness, chronic inflammation, dr. robert whitfield, dr. shilpa sayana, health topics, hormone balance, hormone optimization, menopause, perimeperimenopause

In this episode of the podcast, the host chats with Dr. Shilpa Sayana, who's a triple board-certified MD. She's got a wealth of experience in internal medicine, obesity, and functional medicine. Based in Los Angeles, Dr. Sayjana has spent over ten years helping women navigate the challenges of perimenopause and menopause, focusing on optimizing hormones, energy, and weight. They dive into why it's crucial to really understand a patient's health history, including any implants they might have, and how things like chronic inflammation and genetics can play a big role in overall health.

Today, The conversation touches on detoxification, the environmental hurdles we face, and why hydration, nutrition, and fiber are so important for staying healthy. Dr. Sayana is all about a holistic, personalized approach to women's health, and she shares some great insights on that front. Tune in!