Empowered Explant

Text me, breastie!This powerful practice of QiGong can help you heal physically and emotionally, detoxify your body, and support your health both before and after your explant surgery. Chris and Parisa Shelton are QiGong and Chinese Medicine practitioners, co-founders of the Morning Crane Healing Arts Center, qigongteachertraining.com, and The Qi Club. Collectively they have 50 years of experience helping thousands of people around the world reclaim their health, including celebrities a...

Text me, breastie!Gratitude is my favorite upper! It raises your entire frequency and has the power to change so much in your life. Really, studies show it can improve your physical and mental health and wellbeing.A daily gratitude practice is a must on your explant journey!Start by writing 3 things you are grateful for each day, either in the morning or at night, whichever works best for you. Be consistent. Watch the magic (and science) unfold.Oh, and listen to this guided gratitude med...

Text me, breastie!There are so many questions…How long will recovery take? What are my limitations? Will I need someone to look after me?When can I go back to work? When can I exercise again? How much pain will I feel? How long do the drains stay in? In this episode, I cover the top 10 things you can almost certainly expect and plan for during your explant surgery recovery.Links and resources:Explant recovery activities listFree Healing Smoothies Guidesmoothies.empoweredexplant.comEmpowered E...

Text me, breastie!Listen to the full interview with my explant surgeon, Dr. Dev Vinhakar, recorded live on my 2-year explantiversary and the Empowered Explant podcast’s 1st birthday - 11/11!He answers so many important questions, including:What determines whether someone needs a lift or not?Is fat transfer a safe alternative for more volume?Does a breast lift affect nipple sensitivity?How dangerous is breast implant rupture?Why are drains important?What should patients do to prepare for surge...

Text me, breastie!In this episode I answer one of the top questions asked by women removing their breast implants – When should I start detoxing?I break my recommended detoxification process down into 4 phases and give you the general recommended timelines for each, although it’s important to keep in mind that this is an individualized journey and I recommend you get advice from your healthcare provider, surgeon, and most importantly listen to your body!Links and resources:Want my detox proto...

Text me, breastie!It's my 2 year explant anniversary PLUS the Empowered Explant podcast's 1 year birthday! This calls for an 11/11 celebration with my breasties!Join us for the Empowered Explant Podcast 1st Birthday celebration! This online event will feature a live recording with our special guest, explant surgeon, Dr. Dev Vibhakar! Get ready to dive into insightful conversations about breast implant illness and explant surgery!Plus there'll be tons of fun stuff sprinkled in, here are ...

Text me, breastie!Being faced with removing your breast implants can come with whole lot of anger, resentment, shame, and regret. I believe forgiving yourself is one of the most crucial first steps in emotional healing. In this episode, I fully open up to what this has looked like for me, and the 5 steps I keep coming back to for relief and letting go of resentment towards myself and my choices.I truly believe this can help you too, breastie. Here are the prayers from the episode:“Inner guide...

Text me, breastie!Breast surgery comes with the risk of infection, whether you are explanting, implanting, having breast cancer removed, or reconstructing. In this episode, I speak with Lisa Crites, breast cancer survivor and inventor of The Shower Shirt – which helps women keep their chests protected after surgery. Links and resources:Buy The Shower Shirt and use code PPINC for 20% off: www.theshowershirt.comCheck out Root Wellness products that Lisa used to help her detox and use promo...

Text me, breastie!There are lots of to-do’s leading up to removing your breast implants, but don’t forget about the things that should be avoided! Here are all the things I recommend staying away from leading up to your explant surgery. Links and resources:Empowered Explant website Trusted Partners page: www.empoweredexplant.com/partnersDownload the Free 33-Step Explant Planning Checklist checklist.empoweredexplant.comJoin the Empowered Explant Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empo...

Text me, breastie!If you’ve recently decided you want to remove your breast implants, it can be super overwhelming figuring out where to start. So in this episode, I walk you through the step-by-steps so that you can embark on your explant journey without the stress!Links and resources:Empowered Explant website Resources page: www.empoweredexplant.com/resourcesDownload the Free 33-Step Explant Planning Checklistchecklist.empoweredexplant.comJoin the Empowered Explant Facebook Group:www.facebo...

Text me, breastie!Feeling fear before and after removing your breast implants is normal, but when that fear gets out of hand, it can become debilitating and detrimental to your health and healing.In this episode, I share what these fears are and my favorite ways to overcome them.Here’s the quote from the end of the episode:“Bless you for your fear for it is a sign of wisdom. Do not hold yourself in fear. Transform the energy to flexibility and you will be free from what you fear." - Yoko OnoL...

Text me, breastie!Hello, Breasties! Empowered Explant is back for its second season of supporting women around the world on their explant journeys.In the coming weekly episodes, we’re taking a deeper dive into preparing for surgery, recovery, healing, detox, exercise, and nutrition, as well as addressing fears and anxiety PLUS we’re going to have some amazing expert and breastie interviews!You won’t want to miss these, so be sure to hit subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.And pleas...

Text me, breastie!Curious about the mysterious term "fluffing" after breast explant surgery? Listen in to gain a medically-informed understanding of this often misunderstood concept. Hear firsthand insights from Dr. Dev, an expert explant surgeon, who clarifies this phenomenon and helps set realistic expectations for your explant journey.I also share essential recovery strategies to optimize your breast healing and “fluffing” process. By the end of this episode, you'll have a comprehensive to...

Text me, breastie!Wish you could find all the answers you need in one place? I did too. Here’s a list of resources that are really helpful whether you are in the early planning stages, you’re about to have your surgery and go through recovery, or you are healing and focusing on your health and confidence after explanting.Empowered Explant is a podcast, a community, and a resource website where you can find trusted information, product and professional recommendations, health and healing guida...

Text me, breastie!The answers you're looking for could be a DNA test away! I’m talking genetics with Kashif Khan, the founder of The DNA company, who knows a ton about breast implant illness and shares with us:How your DNA can tell you if you are at higher risk of your body reacting negatively to breast implants.How genetics can help in managing the symptoms of BII.How this information help improve or speed up surgery recovery and detoxification.Other ways genetics can support hormones, skin ...