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

Dr. Meg Mill, a clinical pharmacist and functional medicine practitioner, joins Dr. Whitfield for a deep dive into the chronic inflammatory conditions he sees daily in his practice. She explains how mast cell activation syndrome develops when your immune system becomes overwhelmed and starts misfiring, reacting to everything from food to water to air. The conversation takes an unexpected turn into GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro, where Dr. Whitfield shares his clinical concerns about young, lean women using these powerful medications without understanding the consequences. From his surgical perspective, he's watching patients burn their facial fat and age dramatically while chasing unrealistic body standards promoted by online influencers. Dr. Mill reinforces that real healing requires nervous system work, not just another supplement or drug, and both doctors emphasize the danger of buying compounded medications online when you have no idea what's actually in them. Learn more about Dr. Meg Mill: Dr. Mill's podcast: A Little Bit Healthier: https://megmill.com/podcasts/ Dr. Mill’s Newsletters: https://megmill.com/newsletters/  IN THIS EPISODE WE’LL: Learn why nervous system work is the foundation that has to come before supplements, medications, or any other intervention can actually help you heal Transform your understanding of GLP-1 drugs and why microdosing isn't the magic solution influencers want you to believe it is Discover why your immune system starts reacting to safe things like water and how nervous system dysregulation creates these misfiring patterns Break through the confusion around mast cell activation syndrome and learn what's actually triggering your body to stay in constant inflammatory overdrive Uncover the truth about facial aging and why burning fat in your face makes you look older faster than almost anything else CHECK OUT THESE EPISODES: How to Fix Leaky Gut & Reverse Chronic Inflammation with Dr. Tom O'Bryan The Real Causes of Autoimmunity in Women with Dr. Sara Szal Links and Resources Let’s Connect Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breast-implant-illness/id1678143554 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robertwhitfieldmd/videos 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

At 26, Gina Worful made a split-second decision at a party that would take her on a decade-long journey through chronic inflammation, weight gain she couldn't explain, and ultimately to a profound transformation in how she relates to her own body. As a dietitian who thought she had all the answers about health, Gina found herself trapped in a cycle—the harder she tried to control her symptoms through fasting and restriction, the worse everything got. The turning point? A mysterious rash spreading across her body that one doctor wanted to suppress with cortisone cream and ignore for two years. That rash was her body screaming for help. In this conversation, Gina shares how explant surgery didn't just remove her implants—it fundamentally changed her relationship with food, her body's signals, and what it really means to feel sexy and alive in your own skin. Connect with Gina Worful: Mastering Mindfulness Institute: https://masteringmindfulness.institute/ Gina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gina.worful/ IN THIS EPISODE WE’LL: Discover why inflammation makes weight loss nearly impossible and how breast implants can trigger a cascade of hormonal disruption that mimics menopause—even in your twenties Break through the myth that your body is the enemy and learn how every symptom, from cravings to rashes, is actually your body's intelligent attempt to communicate what it needs Transform your understanding of what makes someone truly beautiful by hearing how one Brazilian dance instructor completely shifted Gina's definition of sexy from performance to presence Expose the dangerous pattern of medical gaslighting where doctors dismiss visible symptoms like spreading rashes with "come back in two years if it's not gone" Uncover the unexpected connection between self-acceptance and physical healing through Gina's story of how making peace with her body accelerated her recovery in ways no protocol could CHECK OUT THESE EPISODES: The Reconstruction Option Most Surgeons Won't Tell You About | Lacey Marie on Aesthetic Flat Closure: https://youtu.be/a1TPHlI85ww Dr. Alan González on Breast Implant Risks, Safe Explant & Fat Transfer | Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD: https://youtu.be/rjvR1khKRe0 Links and Resources Let’s Connect Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breast-implant-illness/id1678143554 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robertwhitfieldmd/videos 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

Here's something most people miss: when your body thinks it's in danger, it shuts down the systems you need most for healing. Digestion stops. Detoxification slows. Immunity takes a backseat. That's where Jodi Cohen comes in. She's spent years helping over a hundred thousand clients understand that your sense of smell is a direct line to the part of your brain that controls your safety gauge. In this episode, she breaks down how essential oils work topically on the vagus nerve to flip the switch from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest. We get into lymphatic drainage, why that clavicle area is the bottleneck everyone overlooks, and how simple at-home tools can support recovery without making life harder. Whether you're preparing for surgery or just trying to calm your system down, this conversation gives you practical ways to work with your body instead of against it. Connect with Jodi Cohen: Jodi’s book: Essential Oils to Boost the Brain and Heal the Body: 5 Steps to Calm Anxiety, Sleep Better, and Reduce Inflammation to Regain Control of Your Health: https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Oils-Boost-Brain-Heal/dp/1984858602/ Jodi’s book Healing with Essential Oils: How to Use Them to Enhance Sleep, Digestion and Detoxification while Reducing Stress and Inflammation:  https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Essential-Oils-Detoxification-Inflammation/dp/0998534609/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Vibrant Blue Oils: https://vibrantblueoils.com/ IN THIS EPISODE WE’LL: Discover how your nose can reset your nervous system in under one second using safety-signaling scents Learn why the clavicle area is the critical bottleneck for lymphatic drainage and how to open it up at home Understand how chronic stress keeps your body stuck in survival mode and blocks healing, detoxification, and immunity Explore topical essential oil application on the vagus nerve to activate parasympathetic nervous system function Break through common barriers to post-surgical recovery with simple, effective lymphatic support techniques CHECK OUT THESE EPISODES: Episode 114: The Lymphatic Secrets Everyone Should Know with Kelly Kennedy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-114-the-lymphatic-secrets-everyone-should/id1678143554?i=1000705663014 Episode 119: The Truth About Breast Implant Illness and Holistic Recovery with Dr. Tania Ash and Andi Lew: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-119-the-truth-about-breast-implant-illness/id1678143554?i=1000711298739 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. Diane Mueller has spent 15 years treating the sickest patients—people who've tried everything and gotten nowhere. In this conversation, she reveals why mold and Lyme so often show up together in breast implant illness patients and how one condition creates the perfect environment for the other to emerge from decades of dormancy. She breaks down the critical difference between mold allergies and mold toxicity (hint: your doctor is probably testing for the wrong one), explains why aggressive detox protocols backfire spectacularly, and shares the exact order of treatment that actually works. If you've been told your tests are normal but you're still experiencing brain fog, fatigue, and symptoms that make no sense, this episode explains what's really happening in your body. Connect with Dr. Mueller: MyLymeDoc.com Free Quiz: GetWellQuiz.com Book: It's Not Your Mind  IN THIS EPISODE WE’LL: Discover why standard mold testing misses the actual problem and how to identify true mold toxicity versus simple allergies Understand the genetic predisposition that affects 24% of the population and turns mold exposure into a systemic inflammatory crisis Learn why Lyme disease goes dormant for decades and what triggers it to suddenly reemerge in full force Break through the confusion of overlapping symptoms between mold, Lyme, and breast implant illness Transform your recovery approach by understanding the critical order of treatment (and why reversing it keeps you stuck) CHECK OUT THESE EPISODES: Parasite Expert Reveals Why Your Test Failed (76% Miss Rate) with Sinclair Kennally Parasites, Mold & Toxins: The Hidden Epidemic Causing Your Mystery Symptoms | Dr. Todd Watts Links and Resources Let’s Connect Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breast-implant-illness/id1678143554 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robertwhitfieldmd/videos 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

Kyle Landry, a PhD food scientist with postdoctoral work at Harvard Medical School, sits down to unpack the critical relationship between food quality and gut health. Most people don't think about their gut microbiome until it's already compromised, and by then, reversing the damage takes serious effort. Dr. Landry breaks down what's really happening when you walk through the grocery store, from the truth about organic produce to why the Dirty Dozen matters for glyphosate exposure. He explains how leaky gut develops, why your gut bacteria directly influence brain health and mood, and the surprising connection between chronic low-dose toxin exposure and conditions like Alzheimer's. This conversation goes deep on mycotoxins, aflatoxins, the Maillard reaction in grilled meats, and why making tiny dietary changes creates compounding results that transform your health over time. IN THIS EPISODE WE’LL: Discover why your gut microbiome is the foundation of everything, from neurotransmitter production to immune function, and how imbalanced bacteria drive systemic inflammation Break through the organic food myths and learn which produce actually requires organic purchasing (hint: the Dirty Dozen list matters for glyphosate absorption) Transform your understanding of leaky gut and how food allergens, pathogens, and bacterial compounds enter your bloodstream to trigger depression, hormone disruption, and even Alzheimer's disease Explore the hidden dangers of mycotoxins in everyday foods like peanut butter, how chronic low-dose exposure accumulates over decades, and why your body's detox attempts sometimes make toxins more dangerous Learn the inch-by-inch approach to dietary change that actually sticks, from adding fermented foods twice weekly to understanding why grilled red meat creates carcinogenic compounds CHECK OUT THESE EPISODES: Episode 116: Is Mold Silently Wrecking Your Health? How to Detox from Mold with Dave Asprey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-116-is-mold-silently-wrecking-your-health-how/id1678143554?i=1000708555274 Episode 140: The Truth About Biofilms and Chronic Inflammation with Dr. Landon Pryor: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-about-biofilms-and-chronic-inflammation/id1678143554?i=1000734152889 Episode 134: The Truth About Food That Could Change Your Life with Brian Sanders: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-134-the-truth-about-food-that-could-change/id1678143554?i=1000727305142 Links and Resources Let’s Connect Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breast-implant-illness/id1678143554 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robertwhitfieldmd/videos 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. Tom O'Bryan drops a truth bomb that changes everything: 14 of the 15 top causes of death are chronic inflammatory diseases, and they all start in your gut. He breaks down Dr. Alessio Fasano's groundbreaking research on leaky gut, explaining the exact mechanism behind intestinal permeability and why it's pulling on the weakest link in your chain. Whether that weak link is your brain, your heart, or your joints, the root mechanism is always the same: inflammation that begins when your gut barrier fails. Dr. O'Bryan walks through his five essential tests that reveal what's actually happening in your body right now and shares why centenarians have one thing in common that most of us don't. This conversation will change how you think about recovery, testing, and what it actually takes to put the fire out. Dr. O’Bryan’s book The Autoimmune Fix: How to Stop the Hidden Autoimmune Damage That Keeps You Sick, Fat, and Tired Before It Turns Into Disease Learn more about Dr. O’Bryan IN THIS EPISODE WE’LL: Discover why all chronic inflammatory diseases share one root mechanism that starts in your gut Break through outdated testing methods and learn the five labs that reveal your real inflammatory burden Transform your understanding of cognitive decline, fatigue, and autoimmunity by fixing the leaky gut Expose the connection between environmental triggers, dysbiosis, and the cascade of inflammation in your bloodstream Uncover what centenarians have in common and how you can reduce zonulin levels to extend your healthspan CHECK OUT THESE EPISODES: Episode 140 The Truth About Biofilms and Chronic Inflammation with Dr. Landon Pryor: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-about-biofilms-and-chronic-inflammation/id1678143554?i=1000734152889 Episode 134: The Truth About Food That Could Change Your Life with Brian Sanders: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-134-the-truth-about-food-that-could-change/id1678143554?i=1000727305142 Episode 116: Is Mold Silently Wrecking Your Health? How to Detox from Mold with Dave Asprey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-116-is-mold-silently-wrecking-your-health-how/id1678143554?i=1000708555274 Links and Resources Let’s Connect Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breast-implant-illness/id1678143554 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robertwhitfieldmd/videos 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

Look, here's the reality. If you've ever eaten at a buffet, traveled to Mexico, or even just lived in Texas, you've been exposed to parasites. Period. Sinclair Kennally, founder of Detox Nation and one of the country's leading voices on parasitic infections, joins me to talk about what nobody wants to address: universal parasite exposure and why your negative test results mean absolutely nothing. We get into the stealthy nature of these organisms, how they wait for your immune system to become compromised, and why standard medical training leaves most practitioners completely unprepared to identify chronic parasitic burden. Sinclair shares her drainage-first approach to detox, why constipation and diarrhea are red flags that everyone's been ignoring for too long, and how proper pre-surgical preparation can make or break your recovery. This conversation will change how you think about gut health, testing limitations, and the real timeline for healing. DetoxNation.com: http://DetoxNation.com Sinclair Kennally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinclairkennally/ Reserve your spot NOW for the Detox Nation Masterclass: https://reset.detoxnation.com/fall-2025-mc2-itchy-reg IN THIS EPISODE WE’LL: Discover why exposure to parasites is universal, not exceptional, and how travel, imported food, tap water, and household pets create constant exposure opportunities you can't avoid Break through the dangerous myth that negative stool tests mean you're clear, learning why culture testing captures less than 24% of actual parasitic burden and what clinical assessment reveals instead Transform your understanding of drainage pathways and why attempting aggressive detox before your bowels are functioning properly creates unnecessary suffering and symptom flare-ups Uncover the real preparation timeline before surgery that protects recovery, including sleep quality, circadian rhythm restoration, and why women shouldn't be waking up to pee at night Learn why the SHARP Method prioritizes passive parasite cleansing post-surgery, letting your immune system do the heavy lifting before implementing targeted protocols six months to a year later For more information go to https://drrobertwhitfield.symplastcrm.com/blog Check out these episodes: Dr. Daniel Pompa on Biotoxins & Detox Strategies Watch on YouTube How Dr. Robert Whitfield's SHARP Method is Revolutionizing Surgical Recovery Watch on YouTube Links and Resources Let’s Connect Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breast-implant-illness/id1678143554 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robertwhitfieldmd/videos 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. Todd Watts joins me to expose the environmental assault on our bodies that traditional medicine refuses to acknowledge, from crop dusters spraying atrazine to black mold hiding in your walls. After his own health crisis with Lyme disease led him down the rabbit hole of parasites and toxins, he discovered that if you have a pulse, you have parasites, and they're actually absorbing thousands of times their weight in toxins to protect you. We dive into why glyphosate (Roundup) is destroying your gut microbiome, how atrazine is feminizing men and masculinizing women, and the shocking story of a patient having 25+ seizures daily from undiagnosed parasitic infection. Most importantly, he reveals why you can't successfully treat parasites without simultaneously addressing toxins, they work together in ways that will blow your mind. IN THIS EPISODE WE’LL: Discover why 70% of parasites are microscopic and undetectable through standard testing—and what symptoms they're actually causing Transform your understanding of why Ivermectin worked during COVID (hint: it wasn't antiviral—it was treating undiagnosed parasites) Break through the denial about mold toxicity with real patient stories of complete transformation after leaving toxic homes Uncover how glyphosate acts as both an antibiotic AND mineral chelator, destroying your gut while binding essential nutrients Learn the critical connection between environmental toxins and fungal overgrowth that keeps you stuck in the candida cycle forever CHECK OUT THESE EPISODES: Episode 137: Environmental Toxins Are Messing With Your Body, Here's How to Fight Back with Dr. Aly Cohen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-137-environmental-toxins-are-messing-with-your/id1678143554?i=1000730936483 Episode 116: Is Mold Silently Wrecking Your Health? How to Detox from Mold with Dave Asprey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-116-is-mold-silently-wrecking-your-health-how/id1678143554?i=1000708555274 Links and Resources CellCore Biosciences: https://cellcore.com/ Learn more about Dr. Todd Watts: https://www.drtoddwatts.com/ 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

Your surgeon fixed the physical problem, but who's addressing what happens to pleasure, sensation, and your relationship with your own body? Susan Bratton has spent over 20 years helping women reclaim intimate connection after surgical procedures stripped away more than tissue. In this conversation, she breaks down the three pillar arousal system that most women don't even know exists, explains why breast augmentation often creates profound disconnection, and demonstrates the exact touch techniques that can rebuild nerve pathways and restore sensation. Whether you're recovering from explant, dealing with post-mastectomy numbness, or simply want to feel at home in your body again, this episode reveals what medical school never taught about healing the whole person. IN THIS EPISODE WE’LL: Discover why most women are missing a third of their pleasure potential because their breasts are offline from trauma or surgery Break through the myth that numbness after breast surgery is permanent by understanding how nerves create new pathways with consistent rehabilitation Transform your understanding of touch with the four essential types: nurturing, healing, sensual, and sexual—and why jumping straight to sexual touch sabotages recovery Reveal the bullseye touch technique that activates erectile tissue in breasts, increasing blood flow and rebuilding sensation from the outside in Learn the exact supplements and tools that support nerve regeneration and capillary growth in breast tissue after surgical trauma Drive Desire: drivedesire.com FLOW: getflowfree.com Sign up for Susan’s Better Lover newsletter: https://betterlover.com/ Hot To Trot: 38 Fascinating Facts That Supercharge Your Sex Drive: hottotrotbook.com Female Libido Desire and Arousal Explained: arousaltips.com CHECK OUT THESE EPISODES: Episode 119: The Truth About Breast Implant Illness and Holistic Recovery with Dr. Tania Ash and Andi Lew: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-119-the-truth-about-breast-implant-illness/id1678143554?i=1000711298739 Episode 115: Uncovering the Hidden Truths Behind Hormone Imbalances with Dr. Deb Matthew Ready: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-115-uncovering-the-hidden-truths-behind/id1678143554?i=1000706770333 Episode 107: Breaking Free from Beauty Standards With Alexi Panos and Her Explant Journey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-107-breaking-free-from-beauty-standards-with/id1678143554?i=1000698044285 Links and Resources Let’s Connect Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breast-implant-illness/id1678143554 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robertwhitfieldmd/videos 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. Eboni Cornish, Associate Medical Director at Amen Clinics and President-Elect of ILADS, breaks down why Lyme disease is just the beginning of the story. As someone who specializes in neuroinflammation caused by chronic infections, she explains how tick-borne diseases, parasites, and mold toxicity don't work alone. They create an inflammatory cascade that crosses the blood-brain barrier, triggers autoimmune responses, and makes recovery from conditions like breast implant illness exponentially harder. From her work analyzing brain scans showing infection-driven inflammation to her clinical insights on why gut stability determines immune stability, Dr. Cornish provides a masterclass in understanding complex chronic illness. You'll learn why standard testing misses most infections, how genetics determine your susceptibility to toxin accumulation, and why the real question isn't IF you have parasites but how much they're contributing to your inflammatory burden. Dr. Eboni Cornish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ebonicornish/ Amen Clinics: https://www.amenclinics.com/ Amen Clinics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amen_clinics/?hl=en ILADS: https://www.ilads.org/ IN THIS EPISODE WE’LL: Discover why Lyme disease is actually three infections (Borrelia, Bartonella, and Babesiosis) that create different symptoms and require clinical diagnosis beyond lab testing. Uncover the connection between HLA genetics and your ability to clear mold toxins, tick-borne diseases, and why some family members get devastatingly sick while others stay healthy in the same environment. Break through the parasite denial that keeps you sick, including why testing is unreliable and how parasites create biofilms with other pathogens to overwhelm your immune system. Transform your understanding of the gut-brain axis and why stabilizing your microbiome isn't optional if you're dealing with neuropsychiatric symptoms, chronic inflammation, or breast implant illness. Learn practical nutrition strategies that meet patients where they are, from working with picky eaters to creating sustainable anti-inflammatory habits without the stress of restriction-based diets. CHECK OUT THESE EPISODES: Episode 116: Is Mold Silently Wrecking Your Health? How to Detox from Mold with Dave Asprey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-116-is-mold-silently-wrecking-your-health-how/id1678143554?i=1000708555274 Episode 137: Environmental Toxins Are Messing With Your Body—Here's How to Fight Back with Dr. Aly Cohen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-137-environmental-toxins-are-messing-with-your/id1678143554?i=1000730936483   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

Dr. Sara Szal, a Harvard and MIT-trained physician, sits down to unpack why women bear the brunt of autoimmune conditions at rates that keep climbing. She introduces the three-legged stool concept that's required for autoimmune disease to take hold, then breaks down why 95% of her patients show cortisol dysregulation long before they're ever diagnosed with anything. What makes this conversation powerful is that Dr. Szal doesn't just study this academically, she's lived it, going through prophylactic mastectomies and converting her own positive anti-nuclear antibody back to normal through targeted interventions. This is a masterclass in understanding the drift from health to disease and exactly what you can do about it before the soldiers come for you. Learn more about Dr. Sara Szal: https://www.saraszalmd.com/ Buy Sara’s books: https://saraszalmd.com/books/ IN THIS EPISODE WE’LL: Discover why your immune system's passport control goes haywire and how sex hormones, mitochondria, and social conditioning create the perfect storm for women to lose tolerance to their own cells Break through the conventional medicine blind spot that only recognizes Addison's or Cushing's while missing the 95% of people whose cortisol patterns are completely dysregulated Transform your understanding of triggers from breast implants to trauma to infections and learn which ones you can actually control (hint: two out of three legs on that stool) Expose the 29% bacterial contamination rate in explant specimens and how biofilms interact with breast tissue to create the downstream inflammatory cascade that mimics classic autoimmune disease Learn the exact protocol Dr. Szal used to convert her positive autoimmune marker to normal, including internal family systems therapy, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and gut healing strategies you can start today CHECK OUT THESE EPISODES: Building a Resilient Gut and Metabolism with Anu Simh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcLwhow15Qk Mold with Dave Asprey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4iTfr-kvKo The Shocking Link Between Gut Health & Breast Explant Surgery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwfnCpB_fQA 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

Lacey Marie spent years fighting for her life against breast implant illness, bouncing between specialists who removed everything except the one thing she knew was making her sick, her implants. When genetic testing revealed she carried markers for breast cancer, an oncologist told her she was "lucky" because they could just remove her breast tissue and keep her implants. That's when she started pushing back. In this raw conversation, Lacey reveals why aesthetic flat closure remains a hidden option for most women, how geographic location dictates your surgical choices, and what happened when she finally got surgeons to listen. This isn't just about choosing not to reconstruct, it's about fighting for the right to make that choice in the first place. IN THIS EPISODE WE’LL: * Discover why aesthetic flat closure is rarely presented as an option and what that reveals about medical bias in women's health * Understand how dense breast tissue, implants, and genetic markers create a perfect storm for surveillance challenges * Learn what "botched" flat closure really means and why surgeons leave excess tissue "just in case you change your mind" * Explore the mental health journey of reclaiming femininity and sexuality without breasts * Break through the access barriers that determine which reconstruction options you'll even hear about based on where you live CHECK OUT THESE EPISODES: Dr. Pompa on Still Feeling Sick After Explant: Breast Implants & Detox Lies: https://youtu.be/UVm7NWvp88k Natalie Jill's Explant Story: Informed Midlife Choices: https://youtu.be/hjvZQ58ySK0 Links and Resources boobless.life website: https://boobless.life/ Lacey's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_APuiU03k8 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. Landon Pryor shares his transformation from a traditional plastic surgeon who believed implants were safe to becoming a dedicated explant specialist who refuses to place devices anymore. After watching patient after patient experience "miraculous recoveries" following explant surgery in 2018, he realized he couldn't justify putting foreign objects into women's bodies, even with informed consent. Both surgeons dive deep into why standard culture testing misses biofilm infections, how textured devices create a "Rocky Mountains" effect of inflammation, and why every single implant they've removed shows chronic inflammatory response. This isn't just another medical discussion, it's two surgeons following the evidence wherever it leads, even when it means challenging everything the medical establishment still teaches today. IN THIS EPISODE WE’LL: * Discover why standard infection testing from 1950 completely misses bacterial biofilms living on breast implants * Transform your understanding of why implants were moved behind the muscle (hint: it wasn't for your benefit) * Break through the myths about fat transfer and why it's been unfairly demonized in reconstruction * Learn why PCR testing reveals what traditional cultures hide about implant contamination CHECK OUT THESE EPISODES: Episode 125: Dr. Daniel Pompa on Biotoxins, Detox Strategies, and Finding BII Relief: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-125-dr-daniel-pompa-on-biotoxins-detox-strategies/id1678143554?i=1000717790234 Episode 137: Environmental Toxins Are Messing With Your Body, Here's How to Fight Back with Dr. Aly Cohen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-137-environmental-toxins-are-messing-with-your/id1678143554?i=1000730936483 Links and Resources Dr. Pryor’s website: https://www.biicentersofexcellence.com/ Check out Dr. Whitfield's research on biofilms: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/9/1830 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. Dome Nischwitz, a leader in biological dentistry and ceramic implantology, joins Dr. Whitfield to connect the dots between oral health and systemic inflammation. After placing over 5,000 ceramic implants and treating thousands of patients with chronic illness, Dr. Dome shares a truth most dentists won't tell you: the materials in your mouth might be keeping you sick. From mercury vapor exposure to hidden jaw infections called cavitations, he breaks down how conventional dental work creates a chronic inflammatory burden that affects everything from your sleep to your energy levels. Most surprising? The relief patients experience when they finally address the dead tissue, metals, and infections living silently in their mouths. This conversation will change how you think about that root canal, those metal fillings, and what optimal oral health actually looks like. IN THIS EPISODE WE’LL: Discover why losing just one millimeter of bite height cuts blood flow to your brain by 50%—and what this means for cognitive health and Alzheimer's risk Break through the confusion around root canals, cavitations, and why dentistry is the only medical field that leaves dead tissue in your body Transform your daily oral care routine with simple, toxin-free protocols using hydroxyapatite toothpaste, coconut oil pulling, and copper tongue scraping Identify the warning signs that previous dental work is contributing to your chronic inflammation, fatigue, or unexplained symptoms Understand why removing mercury fillings incorrectly can make you sicker—and what "safe removal" actually involves Dr. Dome's Website: http://drdomeofficial.com Dr. Dome's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdome1/?hl=en Dr. Dome's Book: It's All In Your Mouth: https://www.amazon.com/Its-All-Your-Mouth-Biological/dp/1603589546 Dr. Whitfield’s SHARP Method: https://www.amazon.com/Method-Strategic-Holistic-Accelerated-Recovery/dp/B0DGFHMC16 Try Flow Products: https://flowpressousa.com/flow-products/?afmc=DRROBVIP Try Joovv and use code DRROB for $50 off: https://joovv.com/ Check out these episodes: The Truth About MOLD and Breast Explant and Breast Implant Illness: DOCTOR EXPLAINS Dr. Pompa on Still Feeling Sick After Explant: Breast Implants & Detox Lies with Robert Whitfield MD 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

JJ Virgin has watched women torture themselves for decades chasing a number on the scale, only to become weaker and more fragile in the process. In this conversation, she breaks down why body composition—not body weight—determines whether you age with strength or struggle with frailty. We get into the hidden dangers of GLP-1 medications when used without resistance training, why marathon runners have the same muscle mass as couch potatoes, and the three shifts that actually work: adequate protein, lifting heavy things, and walking daily. Whether you're recovering from explant surgery, navigating perimenopause, or just tired of feeling weak, this episode gives you the roadmap to rebuild resilience that lasts. IN THIS EPISODE WE’LL: Discover why your scale weight means nothing if you don't know what that weight is made of Break through the "skinny fat" trap that leaves women metabolically unhealthy despite normal BMI Transform your understanding of GLP-1 medications and why they're destroying muscle mass when used incorrectly Uncover the real reason a 90-year-old woman fell outside my office (and how you can prevent the same fate) Learn the three non-negotiable lifestyle shifts that protect strength, bone density, and metabolic health as you age Check out these episodes: Bioenergetic Strategies in Practice with Harry Massey: https://youtu.be/nir8JIHmUC8 Simple & Powerful Nutrition Strategies for Recovery: https://youtu.be/8mOjxL1ZQDw JJ Virgin's Podcast: Well Beyond 40: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-beyond-40/id911502027 JJ Virgin's Longevity Podcast: http://jjvirgin.com/after60 DEXA scans for body composition assessment: https://www.dexafit.com/services/dexa-scan JJ Virgin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jj.virgin/?hl=en JJ Virgin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jpWhLL36llg1gvesoNlMw 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

Rheumatologist and environmental health expert Dr. Aly Cohen reveals a shocking truth: we're all toxic until proven otherwise. From the outdated 1974 Safe Drinking Water Act to the 10,000+ untested chemicals in our food supply, she explains why our bodies are fighting an uphill battle against chronic inflammation. But here's the reality—you don't need to wait for government regulation to start making changes that matter. Dr. Cohen walks through high-yield, actionable changes anyone can make: reverse osmosis water filtration that's cheaper than you think, frozen USDA organic foods that democratize nutrition, and simple swaps that cut chemical exposure without breaking the bank. You'll walk away understanding that your immune system isn't broken—it's just overwhelmed—and you have way more control than you realize. IN THIS EPISODE WE’LL: Discover when to test and when to act—Dr. Cohen explains why everyone's toxic until proven otherwise, and which changes matter most right now Learn the one federal regulation that actually protects your food and how frozen USDA organics give you pesticide-free nutrition at a fraction of the cost Break down why your tap water is likely contaminated regardless of where you live, and how a $400 reverse osmosis system can save you money compared to carbon filters Expose how dust in your home concentrates chemicals from flame retardants, fragrances, and everyday products—plus the simple cleaning methods that actually work Transform your approach to inflammation by understanding how everyday chemical exposures mimic hormones, disrupt immune signaling, and drive everything from breast implant illness to autoimmune disease 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

Here's the reality—most people over 60 are walking around in shoes that are slowly destroying their feet, and they don't even know it. Mark Sisson joins me to explain how thick, cushioned, elevated shoes cut off the critical feedback loop between your feet and your brain, leading to weakened arches, lost balance, and eventually those devastating falls that change everything. We dive deep into why foot health is the lowest hanging fruit in longevity right now, how your big toe literally connects to your glute activation, and why the walking you do after surgery (or any day) matters more than you think. Mark shares insights from taking 35 first-time PELUVA wearers on a five-mile hike—nobody got blisters, and everyone felt the difference. If you're serious about staying strong, mobile, and independent as you age, this conversation will change how you think about every step you take. IN THIS EPISODE WE'LL: Discover why conventional cushioned shoes are weakening your feet and compromising your entire kinetic chain—from your arches to your hips to your lower back Break through the myth that more cushioning equals more comfort, and learn how ground feel and toe splay are actually the keys to pain-free movement and injury prevention Transform your understanding of the big toe as the anchor of your entire lower body, directly wired to your glutes and essential for strength, balance, and preventing falls Explore why walking in community isn't just nice to have—it's a longevity strategy that combines movement, mental health, and meaningful connection in one simple practice Reclaim foot strength and resilience through barefoot training and minimalist footwear, protecting yourself from the frailty, osteoporosis, and devastating falls that derail so many people as they age 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

Today’s episode highlights breast health concerns and educates women to make informed choices, as Dr. Robert Whitfield sits down with Dr. Alan Gonzalez, a fellow expert in plastic surgery. They break down what BII is, talk through common symptoms, and dive into complications like capsular contracture and even rare cases of lymphoma. The doctors walk listeners through the different surgical options for removing implants, including total capsulectomy, and discuss alternatives such as fat transfer for those considering a different look after explantation. They don’t shy away from discussing the emotional and physical challenges that can come with implant removal, and the conversation is one all women need to hear. Bio: Dr. Alan Gonzalez Dr. Alan González is a leading plastic surgeon in Colombia and Latin America, with over 25 years of experience and more than 20,000 aesthetic and reconstructive procedures performed. Known for combining cutting-edge surgical techniques with a focus on minimal scarring and fast recovery, he is dedicated to enhancing patient well-being through thoughtful, results-driven care. Dr. González is also a global speaker, researcher, and media contributor, and currently leads multidisciplinary research on the link between breast implants and ASIA syndrome. He is affiliated with several international surgical societies and serves as the scientific director of Care Me 360 Institute. Learn more about Dr. González at dralangonzalez.com and connect with him on Instagram or LinkedIn. Show Highlights: Dr. Gonzalez’s Background & Early Experience (00:01:09) Dr. Gonzalez shares his medical background, early views on implants, and initial belief in their safety. Recognition of Implant Complications (00:04:25) **Discovering complications like lymphoma, chronic inflammation, and the shift in understanding implant risks **Capsular Contracture & Surgical Approaches (00:10:11) **Capsular contracture, historical surgical practices, and the evolution of implant placement techniques **Patient Symptoms & Chronic Inflammation (00:14:11) Normalization of symptoms, and the importance of recognizing chronic inflammation from implants Capsulectomy Techniques & Cancer Concerns (00:17:26) Debate on total vs. en bloc capsulectomy, surgical safety, and handling abnormal capsule findings Case Study: Lymphoma & Pathology Challenges (00:19:53) Dr. Whitfield shares a case of rare lymphoma, challenges in diagnosis, and the importance of surgical expertise Patient Education & Informed Choices (00:25:47) Educating patients, the need for transparency, and the importance of understanding all surgical options **Alternatives to Implants: Fat Transfer & Lifts (00:27:20) **Non-implant options like fat transfer and breast lifts, and the importance of individualized patient care **Surgeon Expertise & Surgical Evolution (00:44:07) **Importance of expert surgeons, reconstructive techniques without implants, and the evolution of breast surgery 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

Ready to take charge of your health and feel your best? Today, Dr. Robert Whitfield speaks with filmmaker Brian Sanders to discuss how nutrition and smart food choices play a significant role in our overall health. Dr. Whitfield talks about what he’s learned from helping patients recover from breast implant illness, while Brian shares his own story of turning his health around by changing his diet. They both emphasize the perks of eating whole foods, getting enough protein, and cutting back on processed stuff. You’ll also hear some down-to-earth tips for eating healthy on a budget and why making lifestyle changes really matters. If you’re ready to turn your health around, tune in! Bio: Brian Sanders Brian Sanders is the filmmaker behind the Food Lies documentary, host of the top 5 nutrition podcast Peak Human, and an international speaker. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and he’s the founder of Sapien Center, a popular health club in Austin. He also owns the grass-fed meat & beef tallow body care company, Nose to Tail. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post#/https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post#/ https://www.peak-human.com/https://www.peak-human.com/ http://sapiencenter.com/ https://nosetotail.org/ Show Highlights: Challenges in Changing Habits (00:04:00) The difficulty of changing unhealthy habits, especially for families and children Enjoyable & Sustainable Healthy Eating (00:08:21) **How healthy eating can be enjoyable and sustainable **Sugar Addiction & Satiety (00:13:36) Sugar addiction and satiety Processed vs. Ultra-Processed Foods (00:17:33) Ultra-processed foods and their negative health impacts Food Processing Categories (00:19:48) Three food categories: whole foods, traditionally processed, and industrially processed foods Movement & Walking as Essential (00:24:29) **Daily movement and walking for metabolic health **Protein Focus & Adaptability When Traveling (00:30:09) **Tips for maintaining a protein-focused diet while traveling **Stepping Down from Unhealthy Snacks (00:32:04) Strategies for transitioning from unhealthy snacks, like chips, to better alternatives Protein for Healing & Patient Care (00:38:28) Dr. Whitfield discusses the necessity of protein for healing, especially in surgical patients Affordable Healthy Eating & Cooking Tips (00:40:28) Advice on sourcing affordable protein, simple cooking methods, and prioritizing unprocessed foods 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

In this episode, Dr. Robert Whitfield speaks with Kate Middleton, better known as KB, a toxic-free lifestyle advisor and host of Toxic Free with KB. Her personal experience with autoimmune issues, mold exposure, and stress-related burnout shaped her commitment to helping others reduce toxic load and live more intentionally. Dr. Whitfield and KB discuss the mental strain of toxic perfectionism, the overlooked impact of decision fatigue, and how choosing simplicity can support long-term balance. They explore the role of intuition in wellness decisions, how kb reframed toxic relationships, and why incremental progress often matters more than drastic change. KB also shares her lived experience with Raynaud’s and offers practical strategies for managing daily exposures through small, actionable habits. This conversation is a grounded reminder that reducing toxins is not about perfection. It is about saying no, tuning in, and making sustainable, informed choices. Growing up in Kansas City and identifying hidden toxic exposures Learning to recognize emotional and relational toxicity Why education tools like EWG and Yuka help make informed choices Using grounding, nature, and intuition to simplify wellness Personal insights on Raynaud’s and managing chronic conditions The importance of boundaries and moving away from people-pleasing Everyday strategies to support detoxification pathways "You don’t have to overhaul everything at once. It’s about small shifts that make sense for your life." - KB TIMESTAMPS 07:50 - Early exposures, chronic illness, and resilience 24:50 - Tools for better choices: Yuka, EWG, and education 38:28 - Toxic relationships and work environments 48:17 - Grounding, nature, and the power of simplicity 1:08:36 - Saying no, boundaries, and people-pleasing 1:15:00 - Final thoughts and how to connect with KB 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