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BII, or Breast Implant Illness isn't a recognised medical condition as yet, but women all over the world are sharing their experiences with a multitude of symptoms while having breast implants. I, myself have a laundry list of them and I will be sharing my story from the reason for getting breast implants at the age of 20, to the list of symptoms I experience, all the way through to getting my own explant surgery done. I'm hoping that by having them taken out, I will be able to live life wit ...
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Empowered Explant

Darnah Mercieca

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Are you preparing to explant? An explant warrior in healing? Or still figuring out if you want to remove your breast implants? No matter where you are on your journey, you’re in the right place. Each week, we’ll bring you expert interviews, conversations with women about their experiences, and explant tips from your host Darnah Mercieca – with topics covering everything from capsules to confidence! Darnah is a board-certified health and wellness coach specializing in integrative nutrition an ...
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The Explant Secrets Podcast

Cheyenne Burnett

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Hey girl, my name is Cheyenne Burnett and I’m a lover of French fashion, Italian food, and art of all kinds. I am wildly in love with my ride-or-die Brad, and we have the coolest kids! Oh, and my breast implants TRIED TO KILL ME! I went from having all of the cutout photos on my goal board coming true to hanging by a thread in a sea of depression-riddled chronic illness symptoms medical specialists couldn’t give me answers for because what I was suffering from, too many doctors and surgeons ...
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The question that brought tears to my eyes in my live Q&A. “Do you miss your breast implants?” It’s the first time I’ve talked about this in 3 years since my explant surgery. Here’s my honest answer. Links and resources: Catch the live Q&A replay here: https://youtube.com/live/QmNEvvFapTc Listen to episode 57: The Best Way to Ease Anxiety & Mentall…
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In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what to eat and avoid before your explant surgery to reduce inflammation and speed up recovery. Whether you’re prepping months in advance or just a few weeks out, these anti-inflammatory diet tips will help your body heal better and faster. I’ll walk you through my personal recommendations for foods to emb…
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What if you could alleviate the anxiety surrounding your explant surgery and face the procedure with more calm and confidence? This journey is as much an emotional one as it is physical. Join me as I share essential strategies to mentally prepare for explant surgery. This episode equips you with powerful yet simple tools to ease your nervous system…
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What if gentle, strategic movement could significantly enhance your recovery post-explant surgery? That's exactly what we explore in this episode of Empowered Explant. Join me as I share my journey from severe fatigue and muscle atrophy to newfound strength, and discover how pre-surgery exercise centered on the core, back, legs, and glutes can make…
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Could breast implants be the hidden culprit behind your premature aging? In this eye-opening episode, we confront the reality that implants might be causing chronic inflammation leading to symptoms often misattributed to natural aging, and encourage women to scrutinize their symptoms rather than resign themselves to the inevitability of getting old…
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Are you ready for this rollercoaster ride? Here are 11 things I think you should know before you go in for your explant surgery. Whether you are just considering explanting, or already have your surgery booked, this is for you breastie! I hope it helps xx Links and resources: Free 33-Step Explant Planning Checklist: checklist.empoweredexplant.com E…
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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 reco…
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Can prioritizing protein support your explant surgery recovery? Uncover this and more as I guide you through the essential role of protein in surgery preparation and healing in this episode of Empowered Explant. To help you feel confident on your healing journey, I explain the science behind protein's critical contributions to wound healing, immune…
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Today we're diving deep into the transformative power of self-love and cultivating confidence after explant surgery (or any stage of life!) In this episode: Personal Update: I share my joy about a beautiful new relationship that blossomed post-explant surgery, symbolizing my journey into authentic self-confidence. Connection Between Self-Image and …
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Welcome to a milestone episode of the Empowered Explant podcast—Episode 50! In honor of Women’s Health Awareness Month, we're diving deep into an issue close to our hearts (pun intended) and our health: the risks and complications associated with breast implants. FDA Insights: Sharing the FDA’s recommended boxed warning and key statistics from the …
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Welcome breastie! Empowered Explant is back for a juicy season 3 of talking all things breast implant illness, explant surgery, healing, body image, detox, women’s health, confidence, and transformation! No matter where you are on your explant journey, you’re in the right place. Hit subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes to come! Links and resour…
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It's been a hot minute! Sorry about the wait between episodes lately, but I am back with Sheri's Story. Sheri joins me from Tampa, Florida 5 weeks after her explant with Dr David Rankin. It's amazing t hear how great she is feeling already! You can follow Sheri on Instagram @sheri_in_the_air If you want to see a picture of the foreign object found …
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In this episode, we are doing a deep dive into the often controversial and misunderstood topic of detoxing before and after breast implant removal. With many differing opinions and the potential for adverse reactions, it's crucial to approach detox with caution and knowledge. This is exactly why I share my personal experiences and discuss the troub…
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We kick off with an awesome intro and then delve into critical yet often overlooked aspects of breast implant illness recovery. We touch on concerns with the FDA and manufacturers, discuss alarming cancer warnings, and expose harmful practices by certain surgeons. As a seasoned BII advocate who has helped over 1,000 women navigate this journey, I s…
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In this week's episode of The Explant Secrets Podcast titled "Dearest Doctors, You'll Wish I Stayed Gone." we take a little detour from our regular programming as I share a deeply personal and unexpected turn of events. This episode delves into the reasons behind the extended gap between episodes, offers insights into the highs and lows I've experi…
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Happy new year 2024! I created this episode in the hope that it will reach women who are considering breast implants before they go through with the surgery, so they can make an informed decision, as we know this information is not covered in detail when we are seeing surgeons. Here are the links to the topics covered today: USA Black Box Warning o…
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In navigating the complexities of Breast Implant Illness (BII), the conventional belief that doctors are always right, the all-encompassing nature of blood work, and the presumed safety of breast implants can prove detrimental to one's health. While acknowledging the importance of doctors and testing as a whole, in this episode Cheyenne stresses th…
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While there's much to unpack about the history and safety concerns of breast implants, today's focus is squarely on helping YOU. In this episode, I shed some light on the alarming statistics of women experiencing symptoms related to breast implants and offer a comprehensive list of symptoms to watch out for. Drawing from personal experience, I also…
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This episode is available as a Vodcast episode on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/WEL-WW3yZX4 Joining me from Canberra in Australia this week is Charlotte. When I was looking for podcasts about BII in the lead up to my surgery, I came across an episode of What’s Doing Podcast that Charlotte featured on, where she discussed her BII and explant …
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Are breast implants dangerous? Do breast implants make you sick? Can breast implants really cause cancer? These are some of the first questions I was asking when I started looking into Breast Implant Illness the first time. Up until this point in the podcast, we’ve covered a lot about what studies were NOT done and what safety steps were NOT taken …
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A little holiday message and update! Wishing you all the most beautiful Christmas and holiday season, breastie! The podcast will be back with all new episodes in 2024! Until then, join the Empowered Explant facebook group and reach out to me on the links below: Links and resources: Empowered Explant Website Resources www.empoweredexplant.com/resour…
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In this episode, we delve into the shocking truth behind the FDA's lack of medical device regulations and how they allowed breast implants to enter the market without ANY safety reviews or clinical trials, and how, despite concerns within the medical community, the FDA chose to ignore warnings, leading to decades of harm done to women and what that…
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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 …
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Welcome to my first solo episode in a little while! I thought now that I had been through my own explant surgery and have also spoken with many women who have shared what helped them with explanting that I would wrap all of the information up in to one episode. I hope this is helpful for anyone planning to explant soon. This episode covers: - Getti…
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“As I peeled back the layers of this terrifying tale, I unearthed shocking secrets that have remained hidden for literal decades and the horror isn’t just in what breast implants are doing to us. It’s in the willingness of medical communities worldwide to go to incredible lengths to hide it.” In this episode, I share my relentless struggle with mys…
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Shy away from the truth? No way! In this inaugural episode of the Explant Secrets Podcast, I’m not only sharing my very personal fight with BII but I am going to expose the disturbing lack of research on breast implants' safety, highlight the deceptive practices that allowed negative reports to be significantly downplayed, and then I am going to ex…
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Whether you are just starting to question if breast implants are dangerous or you've already come to grips with the very real possibility that Breast Implant Illness is what's happening to you, you're not going to want to miss even one minute of this highly anticipated podcast hosted by award-winning speaker, Cheyenne Burnett.…
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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,…
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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…
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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 af…
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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 g…
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This episode is available as a Vodcast episode on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/7JYQQ4njpDs Joining me on the podcast this week is Jenny, the founder of Goforth Wellness! Jenny celebrates her 1 year explant anniversary today! And she shares her journey through multiple tests, to finding out about BII and explanting with little children. To c…
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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 insightf…
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This episode is available as a video episode on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/k5EWImuF5Hw Joining me on the podcast this week is the stunning Maëva. Maë is explanting on the Central Coast of NSW 27 October and reached out to join me for a few episodes to share her BII story and her progress after explanting. I can’t wait to hear how she is g…
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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 …
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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 …
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This episode is available as a Vodcast episode on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/FFX6wQJFhiQ Joining me from Quebec, Canada is the lovely Julie. Julie tells her story of getting a single polyurethane breast implant at the tender age of 17 and the debilitating list of symptoms that plagued her for 30 years. Julie is a wealth of knowledge and i…
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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 E…
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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 Do…
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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 sig…
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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 exper…
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This episode is available as a Vodcast episode on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/2PnlxVVlc1o Another week, another episode with a fellow podcaster, Brandi from Be Real Babe Podcast! I jumped on to Be Real Babe a couple of weeks ago to share a lil life update. I have previously joined Brandi to share my BII story (Episode 25) and Brandi joined…
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This episode is available as a Vodcast episode on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/d2yH_vnt-vE Joining me from the UK this week is the amazing Deb! You may know her from The Heal is Real Podcast, which is another BII podcast, sharing the stories of women who have also experienced BII. Deb's story is an important one, as it highlights the fact t…
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This episode is available as a Vodcast episode on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/RtGYuMGmfwY Joining me this week is the amazing Amanda! If you are on instagram, you may know Amanda as The Holistic Beauty Coach (@theholisticbeautycoach). Amanda shares her story from working in the plastic surgery industry, getting breast implants to correct t…
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I have a bonus episode for you this week! I was super fortunate to be contacted by Deb and Abbie from The Heal is Real Podcast to join them for an episode to talk about my BII story. Emily also joins us to talk about her experience with breast implants. If you haven't listened to The Heal is Real before, jump over and give them a listen. Deb and Ab…
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This episode is available as a vodcast on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Ib556A8RDrU Joining me all the way from Utah is Cheyenne! Cheyenne previously ran the Explant Secrets Instagram and has been helping women all over the world through explanting. Unfortunately her Explant Secrets Instagram was hacked and she has lost contact with so many …
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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,…
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This episode is available as a vodcast on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/StpET81wsHo Joining me on the podcast this week is the beautiful Carrie Santiago! Carrie shares her breast implant illness story, talks about meeting the inspiring women in the BII community and experiencing mold toxicity. You can follow Carrie on insta @_carriesantiago …
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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 BI…
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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 …
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