Empowered Explant

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/partners Download the Free 33-Step Explant Planning Checklist checklist.empoweredexpl...

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/resources Download the Free 33-Step Explant Planning Checklist...

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. Transfo...

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...

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...

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...

Explanting is kinda like a break up, saying goodbye to a  toxic relationship. And with any big hard goodbye, closure is necessary. It’s my 35th birthday week (woohoo!) and as I spent time reflecting on my journey, it was clear that breaking up with my breast implants was exactly what I needed to become the healthiest I’ve ever been. In this episode I share with you some birthday girl thoughts, and...

This entire episode will blow your mind and you need to listen to it because it’s really difficult for me to distill the details here! But, basically, you are made of quantum energy, we all are – everything is!  I interview Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff-Fehling, the founder of Leela Quantum Tech, who explains how their technology can upgrade and enhance energy and frequency, to improve the body’s...

Okay this is a long episode, but it’s a must-listen, so hit pause if you need to but come back to it because this is a story you need to hear the ending of. Tiffany is an explant warrior, a superwoman mother and wife, a health coach - and just an amazing human all round. We talk about: Why she decided to explant Pre-surgery stress and fears, and what helped her through Her surgery experience and u...

Sharing a little behind the scenes of what's going on in my life right now. A little bump in the road, but the show must and will go on! #breastfriendsforever P.s. 30 episodes today!! Woohoo! Please help us be heard and raise awareness: Subscribe to the show Rate and review Share with your friends Let's connect! Join the Empowered Explant Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/empowered...

Feeling nervous about telling people about your explant surgery? Perhaps you don’t really want them to know you had breast implants, or you're worried about what they’ll think. Listen to this episode, start to finish. Links and resources: Listen to Episode 12, Relationships, dating, and sex after explant with Stefanos Sifandos https://www.explantpodcast.com/2073651/12105550 Get more info abou...

Listen to the end for some fun announcements!! Mum and I share a special conversation on Mother’s Day to check in on how she’s feeling 5 months after having her breast implants removed. I know many of you have been following her journey and we so appreciate your love! Happy Mother’s Day to all our mama breasties! Links and resources: Breast Implant Illness Symptom Tracker Explant Planning Checklis...

Here are my top 11 must-haves on your shopping list for your surgery. I’ve listed them all below, but be sure to listen to the full episode because I talk about why they are on my list, and share lots more insights! Links and resources: Get my full printable shopping list linked in my 33 Step Explant Planning Checklist! Download it here > checklist.empoweredexplant.com My top 11 must-haves... A...

Could your breast implants be the cause of your health concerns? There are a ton of women out there with breast implants who aren’t feeling their best, or are struggling with health concerns, and have absolutely no idea that their breast implants could be contributing to the issue, or are the root cause. In this episode I share with you the top signs and symptoms that could be breast implant illne...

Here’s something you can do in 10 minutes a day (for free) to help you prepare for surgery, reduce anxiety, and heal! It really works! Creative visualization is a tool that I used before and after my explant surgery, and I still use almost every day in my life Hit play to learn: What creative visualization is. What it can help with. How it works. And how you can do it in 5 simple steps! Links and...

Curious about how red light therapy and infrared sauna can support your healing before and after explant? In this episode I interview Brian Richards, the Founder and CEO of Sauna Space, at the Biohacking Congress in Austin to dive into the benefits– and there are many! We discuss how infrared saunas can: Help in managing the symptoms of illness Be helpful in preparing the body for surgery Speed up...

An unplanned, unscripted, imperfect episode. I’m showing up because be damned if I’m gonna miss a Tuesday with my breasties! Love you all! xx Links and resources: Email me at darnah@empoweredexplant.com and slide into my DM @darnahmercieca BII Symptoms Tracker tracker.empoweredexplant.com Explant Planning Checklist checklist.empoweredexplant.com Healing Smoothies Guide smoothies.empoweredexplant.c...

What words are you choosing when you talk about yourself, your boobs, and your surgery? Research has shown that people who down-talk themselves often experience higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. But most of the time we don’t even realize how what we’re saying is affecting us. In this episode I’ll guide you on how to become mindful of your words, determine if the words you’re using...

Want to know what you need to do so your body can detox effectively after explant surgery? Start here. I’m joined by Lahana Vigliano, Clinical Nutritionist and Founder of Nuvitru Wellness, who specializes in Helping Women Balance Hormones + Restore Gut Health, which are both hugely affected by the stress and toxicity of breast implants. We talk about: Why BII symptoms don’t always clear up immedia...

Learn about the healing power that’s available inside you! Increasing the number of circulating stem cells, supports the body's natural ability to repair after explant surgery, and improves the functioning of various organs, which we need for things like detoxing and rebalancing our hormones. In this interview with Christian Drapeau, Founder of Stemregen, we dive into the power of stem cells...

Are you looking for a surgeon to perform your breast implant removal?  This video is for you!  Here are the top 5 key qualities to look for to make sure you're in good hands with your explant surgery. Links and resources: Download the free Explant Surgery Planning Checklist: Checklist.empoweredexplant.com Episode 13: The Different Types of Explant Surgery Procedures Explained https://www.expl...

Can you guess what testing was done on breast implants before they were greenlighted to be put in women's bodies? It’s women’s history month, so I thought it would be fitting to take a deep dive into the history of breast implants, since these have had a tremendous impact on women over the years. And if you’re not up to speed with the backstory on breast implants, get ready to be shocked at h...

My mama (and breast friend) joins me to talk about the differences between our explant surgeries and healing - same procedure, different surgeons. This conversation really highlights how unique this journey is for everyone. And we finish with what we did the same to prepare and recover strong! Links and resources: Download my 33 step explant surgery planning checklist Checklist.empoweredexplant.co...

I always get asked if I got a breast lift or not, and why I made the choice I did. Let me tell you, my choice wasn’t easy, but it was clear. I’m sharing with you the reasons I chose not to get a lift, and how I feel about that decision now, 15 months later… honestly. Links and resources: If you’re feeling unclear or have questions (or this episode helped you!) email me at darnah@empoweredexplant.c...

My Galentine’s Day gift to you is a 14 minute self-love meditation that gives you a reason to take a pause for yourself today! Find a little space for yourself, maybe set the mood with some candlelight, and join me on a journey of cultivating loving awareness and acceptance of self, exactly where you are in this moment. Happy Valentine’s Day beautiful breastie! Links and resources: Download the Se...