web02.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:49:56 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Breast Implants, Explant Surgery, and Breast Implant Illness with Robert Whitfield MD - Episodes Tagged with “Trauma And Body Disconnection” https://breast-implant-illness.fireside.fm/tags/trauma%20and%20body%20disconnection Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0500 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 107: Breaking Free from Beauty Standards With Alexi Panos and Her Explant Journey https://breast-implant-illness.fireside.fm/107 5a3e39b1-681e-4bae-9ae0-7c3a50519248 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0500 Robert Whitfield MD full Robert Whitfield MD 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! 41:26 no 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! Connect with Alexi: Website (http://www.alexipanos.com) IG @alexipanos FREE RECEIVING TRAINING: (https://www.awakenthemuse.com/receive) Ready to expand your ability to RECEIVE? Get this free, in-depth Masterclass on The Art Of Receiving (https://www.awakenthemuse.com/receive)—a sub-module straight from my signature course, Awaken the Muse. BRIDGE WORKSHOPS (https://thebridgemethod.org/) AWAKEN THE MUSE (https://www.awakenthemuse.com/)(Self-Study Program) LIVING THE MUSE (https://www.awakenthemuse.com/livingthemuse)(Group Coaching Intensive) Alexi’s Books: 50 Ways To Yay! (https://amzn.to/4bsqMu4)and Now Or Never (https://amzn.to/3QMWmJu) Key Takeaways: Healing Trauma (00:06:46) Healing from past trauma and its impact on her body image Cultural Standards of Beauty (00:07:24) Societal beauty standards and the normalization of body augmentation in the modeling industry Toxicity Awareness (00:11:57) Understanding toxicity in products and the effects on health Holistic Healing Approach (00:17:49) A holistic approach to healing beyond just removing implants Understanding Breast Implant Illness (19:33) Alexi shares her experience with breast implant illness symptoms and the need for explant surgery. Emotional and Physical Healing (27:21) Emotional and physical healing experienced after removing implants Empowerment and Identity (00:37:49) Women's value beyond physical appearance and societal roles Embodiment and Nervous System Regulation (00:38:48) Importance of embodiment work and nervous system regulation for women's well-being. Links and Resources 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. Robert Whitfield,Alexi Panos,breast implant illness, explant surgery, embodied wisdom movement, body image, self-acceptance, societal beauty standards, healing journey, modeling industry pressures, trauma and body disconnection, emotional aspects of surgery, holistic healing, nutritional deficiencies, self-love, personal growth, support systems 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!

Connect with Alexi:

Website
IG @alexipanos
FREE RECEIVING TRAINING: Ready to expand your ability to RECEIVE? Get this free, in-depth Masterclass on The Art Of Receiving—a sub-module straight from my signature course, Awaken the Muse.
BRIDGE WORKSHOPS
AWAKEN THE MUSE (Self-Study Program)
LIVING THE MUSE (Group Coaching Intensive)
Alexi’s Books: 50 Ways To Yay! and Now Or Never

Key Takeaways:

Healing Trauma (00:06:46)
Healing from past trauma and its impact on her body image

Cultural Standards of Beauty (00:07:24)
Societal beauty standards and the normalization of body augmentation in the modeling industry

Toxicity Awareness (00:11:57)
Understanding toxicity in products and the effects on health

Holistic Healing Approach (00:17:49)
A holistic approach to healing beyond just removing implants

Understanding Breast Implant Illness (19:33)
Alexi shares her experience with breast implant illness symptoms and the need for explant surgery.

Emotional and Physical Healing (27:21)
Emotional and physical healing experienced after removing implants

Empowerment and Identity (00:37:49)
Women's value beyond physical appearance and societal roles

Embodiment and Nervous System Regulation (00:38:48)
Importance of embodiment work and nervous system regulation for women's well-being.

Links and Resources

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

]]> 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!

Connect with Alexi:

Website
IG @alexipanos
FREE RECEIVING TRAINING: Ready to expand your ability to RECEIVE? Get this free, in-depth Masterclass on The Art Of Receiving—a sub-module straight from my signature course, Awaken the Muse.
BRIDGE WORKSHOPS
AWAKEN THE MUSE (Self-Study Program)
LIVING THE MUSE (Group Coaching Intensive)
Alexi’s Books: 50 Ways To Yay! and Now Or Never

Key Takeaways:

Healing Trauma (00:06:46)
Healing from past trauma and its impact on her body image

Cultural Standards of Beauty (00:07:24)
Societal beauty standards and the normalization of body augmentation in the modeling industry

Toxicity Awareness (00:11:57)
Understanding toxicity in products and the effects on health

Holistic Healing Approach (00:17:49)
A holistic approach to healing beyond just removing implants

Understanding Breast Implant Illness (19:33)
Alexi shares her experience with breast implant illness symptoms and the need for explant surgery.

Emotional and Physical Healing (27:21)
Emotional and physical healing experienced after removing implants

Empowerment and Identity (00:37:49)
Women's value beyond physical appearance and societal roles

Embodiment and Nervous System Regulation (00:38:48)
Importance of embodiment work and nervous system regulation for women's well-being.

Links and Resources

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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