Join host Nyomi Banks for this deeply moving Special Mindset Monday episode featuring BII survivor Layci Aguirre, who shares her transformative 5-week post-explant journey from debilitating illness to spiritual and physical empowerment. This powerful conversation demonstrates the profound healing possible when we choose truth over fear and trust our body's wisdom.

 🎯 What You'll Discover:
• The reality of living with Breast Implant Illness symptoms for 23 years
 • How teenage pregnancy and societal pressures influenced implant decisions
• The connection between adoption trauma, rejection, and body image choices
 • Why trusting your intuitive knowing is crucial for healing
• Immediate and life-changing benefits of explant surgery
 • The spiritual awakening that accompanies authentic self-love
💫 Layci's Transformation Story: Born biracial in 1981 and adopted into a loving family, Layci's early experiences with rejection shaped her relationship with her body. At 19, after becoming pregnant as a high school senior, she entered the dancing industry where societal pressures led her to get implants without understanding long-term health implications.
⚡ The Health Crisis (2023): After 5 years of intuitive knowing something was wrong, everything "went south" after her daughter's graduation party:

• Chronic fatigue so severe she couldn't reach the kitchen
• Shooting pains from neck down left arm with tingling and numbness
• Electric shocks behind eyes, chest, and thighs during sleep
• Blood pressure spikes triggered by refined sugar
• Muscle fasciculations throughout entire body
• Severe brain fog affecting work performance as a manager
• Shortness of breath and feeling like "dying inside while looking normal outside"

🌟 Immediate Post-Surgery Transformation (5 weeks out):

• Chronic fatigue completely lifted
• Muscle fasciculations dramatically slowed
• Brain fog cleared - sharp mental clarity returned
• Memory function restored - work performance improved instantly
• Libido increased significantly after years of hormonal disruption
• Physical sensation returned - ability to feel family's heartbeats during hugs
• Dark under-eye circles disappeared the day of surgery
• Shortness of breath completely resolved

🙏 The Spiritual Component: Layci describes her explant as "prophetic" - a new chapter in her calling to minister to women and young girls. She experienced divine guidance throughout her decision-making process and views her story as testimony meant to set others free from shame and fear.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Impact: With four children (ages 26, 19, 14, and 10), Layci used her explant journey as a powerful teaching tool for her three daughters about self-acceptance and not conforming to societal beauty standards. Her supportive husband reinforced that love isn't based on physical modifications. 💎 Key Insights & Quotes:

• "I feel sexier than I have in probably 15-20 years - I'm genuinely me"
• "I'm going to be able to hold that grandbaby to my chest and feel their heartbeat"
• "This opened up connection, not isolation"
• "Our story and testimony is what's going to set somebody else free"
• "My truth is God's truth - He made us beautifully and perfect"

🎯 Perfect For:

• Women experiencing unexplained health symptoms
• Those considering explant surgery
• People dealing with body image issues rooted in early trauma
• Anyone learning to trust their intuitive knowing
• Those seeking spiritual perspective on healing journeys
• Women of color looking for representation in BII stories

🔥 Episode Highlights:

• Vulnerable sharing about adoption trauma and body image connection
• The dramatic health crisis that preceded explant decision
• Immediate post-surgery improvements in multiple body systems
• Powerful realization about genuine sexuality and femininity post-explant
• Spiritual calling to help other women through testimony
• Vision for future "Body Choice and Voice" podcast movement

📞 Connect & Support: Layci is available in Facebook BII support groups and encourages women considering explant surgery to reach out. She emphasizes the importance of community support and removing shame from past decisions.

🎙️ About the Show: The Season of Self Love Podcast airs Monday-Friday, featuring daily conversations about self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. Hosted by Nyomi Banks and brought to you by Ask Naomi and Elevate Me Self-Discovery. #️⃣ Hashtags: #MindsetMonday #LayciAguirre #BIISurvivor #ReclaimingMyTruth #ExplantJourney #BreastImplantIllness #TrustYourBodyWisdom #SpiritualHealing #WomensHealth #AuthenticHealing #Rebirth2025 #HealingTestimony #BodyChoiceAndVoice #PreparingForTransformation #SeasonOfSelfLove

This episode provides both practical guidance and spiritual inspiration for women facing similar health challenges while emphasizing the power of community, shared testimony, and choosing authentic self-love over societal expectations. 



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